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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
8
The Empire presents a finishing comedy titled Should Wed with a lively host lineup of pretty girls and comedians. Charlie Chaplin returns in a two part provoker The Pawns. Three episodes of Lightning Bryce will also be shown and Firemen's Convention pictures may be added. Watch tomorrow for definite announcements.
Richmond Virginia, per the census bureau, has the largest population growth in its history over the past decade. The city reaches 171 667 residents, climbing from thirty ninth to thirty seventh and surpassing Syracuse New Haven Memphis and Scranton. It becomes the fourth largest city in the South after New Orleans Atlanta and Birmingham with a 44 039 gain and 34 5 percent increase.
London reports Terrence Mac Sweney lord mayor of Cork remains critically ill after two collapses from hunger strike in Brixton prison. He is too weak to speak much and has been visited by his private chaplain Father Dominic who cautions that recovery may be unlikely despite a telegram of clemency interest from King George.
The Associated Press reports New York stocks opened with rails leading gains briefly but overall market showing selling pressure as tariffs take effect. Cheaper motor shares faced increased heaviness, while most other sectors slipped.
Fierce rioting in Belfast Ireland ended with soldiers firing on a crowd this afternoon. Casualties were not known at the moment.
In Philadelphia on August 26 Ban Johnson and Tris Speaker talked about a petition reportedly sent by Cleveland players seeking a boycott of Carl Mays after the ball that fatally struck Ray Chapman. Both men declined to reveal details though other baseball matters were reportedly discussed.
Governor Cox travels toward Pittsburgh from Evansville Indiana no speeches planned en route. He intends to deliver an address tonight promising to disclose ample evidence supporting charges of a Republican corruption fund exceeding 15 million dollars.
Three of the four planes in the United States Army Alaska aerial expedition took the air on the return flight to Mineola New York at 3 30 oclock this afternoon from Nome Alaska.
The Ford Motor Company announces the creation of an education department named the Ford Technical Institute. It will offer University rank programs in mechanical electrical and chemical engineering and grant degrees. Courses will be available at no charge to more than 75 000 employees.
The bishop of Binghamton recalls a clubman quip about Thompson and his wife heading to church. One says Thompson faces heart trouble or else Mrs. Thompson has a new dress, a line noted by the Boston Transcript.
In Grantwood New Jersey the body of a young woman later identified as Mrs Blanche Schulz of Manhattan was found in the woods. The autopsy showed throat cut from ear to ear and a heavy temple blow caused death. Schulz had left Manhattan for a sister's visit in Keyport last Saturday night and was reported to have carried $59 and worn five diamonds and a wedding ring, now missing.
Senator Sorghum laments that riches often bring more scrutiny than steady day wages. He notes many who gain fast wealth must justify its origins while those earning a living wage simply toil.
Augusta Me Aug 26 A proclamation calling a special session of the Legislature next Tuesday to amend registration laws so women may vote at the state election on September 13 will be issued immediately by Governor Milliken officials announced today.
In a clipped exchange, a man learns his partner is now divorced. The scene centers on a stubborn, witty back-and-forth as the wife asserts independence and refuses to reveal the new spouse. The dialogue highlights a social clash over status and personal history.
former U S agriculture secretary James Wilson died at his home in Trae Iowa today as reported by the Associated Press He was a prominent public official known for his role in agricultural policy and public service in the early 20th century.
A poem notes the sport fan who never surrenders to fear of loss or gain and wagers on a candidate as if directing a political campaign like a boss.
The joke hinges on Brown remarking he looks ill after claiming to have shed 130 pounds of flesh in a single day. He then reveals his wife has eloped with the neighbor, delivering the punchline.
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