06 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
1
The image of Benjamin Franklin is shown with the caption War Savings Stamps of the new series. The depiction highlights Franklin as a symbol of the savings program and patriotism.
Secretary of State Lansing told the Senate foreign relations committee that the American plan for a league of nations was not pressed at Versailles and never shown to the full peace conference. He said the draft may still be in the President's possession and noted differences from the final treaty. He also said the Lansing Ishii agreement was made without knowledge of a secret treaty between Japan and the allies. He added that Wilson cabled Clemenceau to withhold confidential minutes from the French Senate.
Sheriff Pannett is renominated in a tense primary in Frederick County. Brannon defeats P H Gold, with Massie and Ritk er challenging for sheriff and clerk roles. Unopposed candidates declared nominees include Byrd for State Senate Omps for House of Delegates Kline for local board Good for Back Creek district. Continuous coverage to page 4.
Representatives of fourteen railroad unions urge Director-General Hines to grant wage increases. In New York long subway and elevated lines face a crippling four o clock walkout as engineers plan a 4 PM sympathy strike. Other cities including Richmond and Columbus see large scale actions with thousands of workers, aiming to force wage gains and a return to normal operations.
Nearly fourteen thousand people attended the John Robinson circus in Winchester with eight thousand seats filled and crowds around the rings seated on straw. The show marked a return after years with improved staff conduct and a few gambling scams reported, headlined by the Nelson family acrobats and Madame Redini with trained horses.
President Wilson will address Congress to push for bills aimed at reducing the cost of living. He may seek “more teeth” for enforcing existing laws and consider a modified licensing system to control profit margins and lower prices.
A phone message to Sheriff Pannett reported that three long term prisoners escaped from a state convict road force fort located a mile south of Winchester this afternoon. Deputies pursued the fleeing convicts as details were not released.
In Washington on August 6, two House proposals seek relief from high living costs. Representative Flood urges FTC investigation into rising prices of farm machinery and fertilizers. Representative Sumners backs a farm produce exchange to distribute products more cheaply.
A bulletin from the United States Grain Corporation reports a 2,500,000 bushel rise in farm wheat receipts for the month ending July 25 compared with 1918. Flour production also shows an increase of about 1,000,000 barrels in the same period.
Advertises buying all kinds of fruit in large or small quantities with top market prices at Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Virginia. Contact Sam Haines at phone 419. iptf.
Union Sunday school picnic scheduled for Thursday August 7 at Rouss Springs. Automobiles run every hour for convenience. Sp Committee invites all to attend.
Massey Brothers advertise a Trescott apple grader promising lower packing costs and efficiency gains. The notice urges readers to place orders now.
The farm of about 145 acres with half timber area near Gore, Frederick County, will be sold in front of the courthouse on Saturday this week. Sale bill appears on another page. Luther Pannett thanks supporters after the Democratic primary. Wheat insurance offered by Hansbrough and Carter.
Farmers clubs at Whitacre and Gore report strong demand for ground limestone and lime marl to grow clover alfalfa and grasses. One car unloaded at Whitacre with orders for about two more. needs identified over two cars. New rail rates cut from Winchester to Gore to 10 and 15 dollars per minimum carload for thirty tons.
In Hagerstown this week marriage licenses were issued to Stewart B. Taylor and Jewelle S of Light Virginia Palmestocl and Bertha M Nell both of Strasburg Virginia.
A report claims Winchester charged the circus nothing for the parade, though locals said the city levied 500 for street use while the circus paid 200 to Virginia and 50 for the same purpose. The balance was said to cover policing costs, with critics noting it hardly covered the extra police needs.
Philadelphia August 6 The Packer reports attempts to confirm a Philadelphia syndicate to buy Shenandoah Valley apple orchards. No definite information was found in Philadelphia or West Virginia sources. The rumor had circulated but the deal reportedly never closed.
New York August 6. Mr and Mrs J W Warrill of Winchester Virginia are staying at the Hotel Marseilles Broadway and 1054 street in the Riverside Park area. Mr and Mrs J J Wines of Winchester are also at the Marseilles.
The W. W. will hold a lawn party Friday and Saturday night August 8 and 9 at Wr. FP. W. Shenk's lawn Bartonville. Mount Hebron T. B. Church location is Aug 17 one mile east of Whitacre. Everybody welcome. COMMITTEE notice included.
Hats priced from 25e to 1.00 dollars offered by Mrs. Frances Cline Kneeling with listed items in a local sales note. Ip
The Associated Press reports that Roumanians have issued an ultimatum to the Hungarian government, demanding terms far beyond the armistice and giving until 6 o clock this evening to comply, raising fears of overthrowing the Hungarian regime as peace conference deliberations continue.
A car with a load of watermelons has arrived and is being unloaded at Sam Haines' depot in C. V. W. The contact phone is 476. The report notes the shipment and unloading activity at the depot location.
Rev. Mr. Mitchell presents an hour of sunshine at the parsonage of the First Christian Church 315 South Washington Street on Friday night under the Ladies Aid Society. Admission is 25 cents. All ages invited.
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