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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
1
Judge Harrison addressed a packed audience in Rouss Hall praising his Congressional record and support for administration backed amendments. He argued the Volstead Act does not prohibit cider production and advocated limited liquor access for medical use. Applause followed his remarks amid crowded turnout.
The Jefferson Club accuses The Star of bias citing six Harrison appointees as judges and clerks in Winchester. They urge voters to oppose Harrison by drawing a line through T. W. Harrison’s name when voting for Leedy.
The following speakers will represent Judge Harrison on campaign dates at 8 p m Aug 2 Stephens City Judge Harrison Aug 2 Pierce School House Clarke County Capt R T Barton and T Russell Cather Aug 2 Shad es Store Siler 8 30 clock R Gray Williams
Beverley Leedy, son of State Senator Robert F. Leedy of Luray, was run over by a car driven by Joseph Miller in West Luray on Friday. The child suffered serious injuries, taken to Dr. H. L. Hudson’s office and home. Senator Leedy was campaigning in Rockingham County.
In Charlottesville the Seventh Virginia district contest peaked as Raytes Leedy and Judge Harrison addressed large crowds. Candidates debated indoors after street tensions rose, with Leedy challenging Harrison and others. The heated race, seen as the era’s most aggressive since the Civil War, extended across 10 counties with extensive literature and a battle over debate formats.
Max Pooler of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway reports a severe coal shortage weeks before an Interstate Commerce Commission priority order. The electric plants faced possible suspension without Western Maryland Railroad coal deliveries, endangering jobs and industry until the commission order assured coal supply with railroads first.
The Daily News Record backs incumbent Thos W Harrison over Col Robert F Leedy in the Democratic Congressional primary. The piece argues Harrison's experience, voting record, and proven leadership serve constituents and morality, while Leedy is criticized for opposition to the Volstead Act and Prohibition enforcement measures.
Colonel Leedy spoke for over an hour at Winchester amid jokes and political jostling. The Jefferson Club crowd included Charles Robert Worsley and Warren Rice with lawyer F H Brumback in full dress, as Leedy attacked Harrison and his supporters and recounted past political feats.
The Star corrected its Saturday report noting that Winchester primary election judges were appointed by the Electoral Board for the city, not by The City Democratic Executive Committee. State law assigns appointment of election judges to electoral boards rather than party committees.
Advertises for summer apples from Sam Haines at the Grain Elevator near C. V. R. R. Depot in Winchester. Bell phone 476.
The Daily News Record frames law enforcement concerns over liquor amendments risking Eighteenth Amendment nullification and widespread public calamity. It critiques views of Colonel Leedy and Judge Harrison, urging preservation of prohibition and higher alcoholic beverage controls.
York reports a market crash as bears drive down stocks. Early gains fade with 1 to 5 point drops across sectors including Bethlehem Vanadium Mexican petroleum Crucible Studebaker and railroads. Some buying appears at lower levels in dividend issues amid broad weakness and higher railroad rates from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Inter Commerce Commission granted railroads authority to raise revenues by about 1.5 million dollars. Rates will rise roughly one third for freight V trains, one fifth for fares, and half for Pullman charges. Coastwise and inland steamship lines and an electric railway were also permitted to increase freight rates. The new rates take effect after five days notice and must be in operation before January 1, with the guarantee expiring September 1. Public guidance on the changes follows government policy shifts.
A large buck reportedly driven by hounds leaped 800 feet to death on railway tracks of the Hamp shire Southern Railway near Hanging Rock. The train was stopped while workers removed the carcass. Deer park owner Fred Pancake cites that deer may commit suicide to avoid hound packs.
Local ad fragment notes a repair shop with the name LOY BROS and references an advertisement on another page. Details are sparse and the text is incomplete.
The listing promotes 155 acres of limestone land four and a half miles from Winchester priced at 250 per acre. It notes a new barn two houses outbuildings and a 55 acre young orchard on the property and highlights its frontage on the pike. Baker & Shryock advertise the bargain.
Bank ad urges readers to rent a safe deposit box to protect valuable papers, highlighting the low annual price of two areas per year. The notice frames the service as a prudent safeguard against fire and other losses.
Pocket book lost near Mt Williams containing about $300.00. Finder please return to Star Office for a liberal reward. Also an estate sale notice for Griffin estate 292 acres with dwelling and tenant houses via G Clarence Miller. Public invite and benefit for King’s Daughters held at Minute Wood Thursday.
The Associated Press reports the initiation of adjusting the entire transportation rate framework to implement ICC approved increases by September 1 covering freight, passenger, Pullman, excess baggage and milk rates.
An old letter to the editor attacks Captain Barton and Judge Harrison, denouncing late hour rhetoric as false and defending Captain Barton as a steadfast officer who has long served the community. The writer chides younger men for delaying public praise.
The Comber Valley Firemen's convention in Winchester, August 9 to 11, draws rail traffic forecasts and strong local support. Local firemen finalize entertainment and lodging, inviting merchants to decorate floats and forward accommodations coupons to the Chamber of Commerce office.
Winchester voters hear letter from Capt. Hunter B Grimm endorsing Colonel Leedy for Congress while contrasting Leedy with Harrison. The missive defends Leedy as friend of the laboring man and criticizes Harrison voting against labor interests. Letter cites Leedy’s wartime service and calls for support in the Democratic Primary.
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