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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
5
The House judiciary committee decided to seek House authority to summon witnesses and obtain papers in Rep Keller's impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty. They planned executive session to decide whether to push for the authority and next steps.
Announcement of marriage of Miss Charles Hope to Buck Nich Adams in Virgilina on November 28. Ceremony at local church. vows by Rev Newman. Attendants included J W Bass as maid of honor and J F Stevens as best man. Reception followed. couple to reside at 35 West Piccadilly Street after December 5.
Congress began its regular session in Washington with a ten minute gap after a two week extra session. The Senate formally recessed the Dyer anti lynching bill and confirmed about 1700 nominations, but Pierce Butler's Supreme Court nomination was blocked by Senators Lafoliette of Wisconsin and Norris of Nebraska.
In New Bern North Carolina on December 4 officials confirmed 1000 buildings burned covering 40 blocks or a quarter of the town with an estimated two million dollar loss. About 300 residents are homeless and relief is sought from North Carolina and other states. The fire leaves hundreds unemployed among the Black community and the Chamber of Commerce estimates 100000 may help set victims on a self sufficient basis. Mayor Clark appeals for aid.
The article notes that illegal acts by the Ku Klux Klan fall within state police power. Attorney General Daugherty says the federal government has no authority to prosecute the group. The DOJ has reviewed the Klan but found no prosecutable offenses, though individuals may be acted against if violations are proven.
A fragmented column blends Bible quotes with early Arizona myths, naming Phoenix and discussing Bunyan style humility. It references historical figures and a stray joke about a bathhouse manager. The piece includes ad language and stray sentences from various sources.
Washington December 4 Georges Clemenceau war-time French premier will reach Washington on his peace tour and be luncheon guest of President Harding at the White House on Thursday He will also call on former President Wilson with time yet to be fixed Mrs Julian F Ward travels to Baltimore and Virginia Carver Ruth Tucker return to Washington to work at Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and Mrs M B Bryant visits son in Washington
An old remedy known as Wyeths Sage Sulphur Compound promises to restore natural hair color and lustre by dampening a sponge and brushing through strands. It claims gray hair disappears by morning and dark, glossy results follow after repeated use.
Train schedules show Norfolk and Western lines departing Bristol Roanoke Philadelphia and New York with Pullman sleepers. A Virginia circuit court decree orders a master commissioner to settle Levi Miller estate accounts with December 12, 19% date and notices to interested parties in Winchester.
The document outlines earth's fertile zones totaling 29,000,000 square miles with major parts including steppes 14,000,000 square miles desert 4,861,000 square miles and poli regions 6,970,000 square miles.
Public sale of brick dwelling and lot in Winchester City on Saturday December 9 1923 at noon. Property at corner East Cork and South Kent streets with five rooms attic cellar and metal roof. Terms one third cash balance in one and two years by deed of trust and insurance. possession with deed. Special commissioner James P Reardon certifies bond with surety. Also includes divorce suit notice against Robert Mitchell non resident to appear within ten days after publication.
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