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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1920

Page

4

Roosevelt Awaiting Nomination Notification at Hyde Park

The Evening Star reports Franklin D. Roosevelt poised to be officially notified as Democratic vice presidential candidate. Hyde Park hosts a large Democratic gathering with 10,000 expected at Springwood as ceremonies begin at 3 p.m. and last about an hour.

Hyde Park N. Y Duchess County Franklin D. Roosevelt Hudson Valley Senator Harding Cox Collidge Roosevelt Dayton James M. Cox Springwood

Local News Wire Attribution Note

A garbled AP credit fragment notes Associated Press dispatches are eligible for republication by the local outlet, indicating standard use and attribution practices for wire service material. It appears as a boilerplate line about licensing and credit in the clipping.

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Political Poem by Walt Mason Promoting Cox and Harding

A dated verse by Walt Mason advocates for Cox and Harding with fervent political rhetoric. It calls for unity and voting, praising the ticket and imagining sweeping national changes while urging readers to support the candidates and participate in the election.

Brown's Wonder Apple Tree Yields Noted Fruit

A seedling tree on South Main Street, once cared for by the former Winchester constable, produced many apples now dubbed Brown's Wonder after the owner could not identify the variety. The tree, once a stray seedling, has thrived yielding excellent fruit for years.

Yert Brown Winchester Star Office South Main Street Haldeman Creamery

Stock market dips as tough selling hits major indexes

The Associated Press reports a sharp market decline with widespread selling and short coverings failing to counter a downward trend. Key indicators including United States Steel drove losses as several dividend paying rails faced pressure and many low priced issues fell.

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Iquor Foe's Press Blasted in California

The California publisher's office was destroyed by dynamite early today. Authorities traced a trail from the wreck throughout the morning as investigators pursued the case against the foe of liquor in a wartime crackdown.

Associated Press Aalimornia Aue California Sea

Australian Catholic Arcth Mannix lands after abortive voyage

Australian Catholic Arcth Mannix was landed here after an apparent abortive voyage. The report notes the event occurred on a fais afternoon and mentions plans or intentions among those involved. Further details were not immediately clear from the fragment.

Associated Press Eng Arcth- Mannix Ted

Virginia flag on exhibition at private residence

Ira S. Capper displayed the Virginia state flag at Mrs. Emma Nats home 118 South Market Street. The banner, said to be one of the few in the city, hung with the Stars and Stripes as firemen visiting for the Cumberland Valley firemen's convention admired the coat of arms banner.

Virginia Ira S. Capper Emma Nats South Market Street Gapper Old Dominion Winchester Commonwealth Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Convention Boat of Arms of

Governor Cornwell addresses Confederate veterans at Fisher's Hill reunion

West Virginia Governor John J. Cornwell was the principal speaker at the Fisher's Hill reunion of Confederate veterans in Shenandoah county Virginia. The event drew an estimated 12 000 to 15 000 attendees with special trains and free hospitality from Stover Camp U C V Strasburg.

John J. Cornwell West Virginia Fisher's Hill Shenandoah County William B. Cornwell Winchester and Western Railroad R.gray Williams Winchester Stover Camp U. C. V5 Strasburg

Orchard inspection tour for Shenandoah to Augusta county

Fruit growers in the Shenandoah Cumberland district will join Virginia Tech extension experts and the Virginia State Horticultural Society for a multi county visit August 10 to 13. The program covers varieties cultivation management packing labor and orchard surveys across Staunton Augusta Rockingham Shenandoah Winchester Inwood and Martinsburg with guided tours and expert talks.

Shenandoah- Cumberland Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia State Horticultural Society Staunton Augusta County Rockingham Shenandoah Winchester Hotel Jack Green Orchard Town H. F. Byrd Apple Pie Ridge Ray Robinson Labor Government Cooperative Packing House Inwood W. Va Martinsburg

Carnival Moves to Hable Oak Park For Weeklong Event

Firemen's committee could not secure Equity grounds for the big carnival. They secured a new site at Hable Oak opposite the Equity grounds on primary night and will run the carnival throughout the week.

Equity Hable Oak Pramary

Winchester Water Bond Issue Referendum Ordinance 1920

Notice of a special election in Winchester to decide on issuing up to one hundred thousand dollars in water bonds. The ordinance fixes dates, voting places, ballot wording, and election procedures with a vote set for August 10 1920. The document details commission, publication, and posting requirements and is signed by city officials.

Aw ‘Ize Submi Leveil Chester Winchester Common Council Evening Star H. B. Grimm J. F. Ward Thomas J. Trier I. Adam Forney City of Winchester Friendship Engine House Adam Jonnéi City of Nonester

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