Oil firm seeks permit to build tank near Winchester rail hub
The Winchester Common Council, after a long session, approved the American Oil Company of Baltimore to erect an 18 000 gallon tank near the freight station between North Market and North Kent streets. Council members cited past business disputes with Lewis Blaustein but favored legitimate competition. The vote was 6 to 4 in favor with six members supporting the permit. The item was continued to page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
W. A. Baker
Hunter
B. @rimm
C. P. McVicar
J. George Bachier
Lewis ¥. Cooper
Red. A. Robinson
Dr. C. KR. Andersom
W. Nelson Page
J. H. Henry
M. L
Cooper
T. O'Connell
American Oil Company
Baltimore
Ore
Ohio’ Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Texaco Company
North Market
North Kent Streets
O’connell
Blaustein
Lewis Blaustein
Southern Oil Company
Winchester
Cooper Ee Eeept
Ein
McVicar
Mevicar
Page
Grimm
Henry
Sale and
Anderson
Coolidge Backed by State Conventions in Key 1924 Contests
The South Dakota convention endorses a presidential primary path and signals Coolidge's attitude toward 1924. Pierre reports Coolidge McAdoo and Lafollette endorsed by state voters as standard bearers for major parties, while Johnson and Ford receive less support. Edward J. Woodhouse elected mayor of Northampton, a Smith College government professor and Virginia native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washi
Coolidge
South Dakota
Oreaments
White House
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Pierre
William Gibbs McAdoo
Robert M. Lafollette
United States
Wisconsin
Hiram. Johnson
California
Henry Ford
Japanese Tea and Oyster Supper at 1.O. O. F. Hall
Suppers featuring Japanese tea and oysters are planned for Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, at the 1.O. O. F. Hall. Event details indicate a community gathering with meals and social time.
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O. O. F. Hall
Fat Hogs and Bombs at Bunker Hill December 8
A fragment notes December 8 at Bunker Hill involving hogs calves and bombs with mention of L. C. Hoffman. The readable line hints at a wartime or agricultural scene but details are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
L. C. Hoffman
Farrar barred from Atlanta churches over ZAZA show
Geraldine Farrar, famed opera star, was forbidden to sing in two large Atlanta area church auditoriums due to the daring ZAZA costume and dressing room scenes. The incident followed widespread front page coverage. The story also plays at the Empire Today and Tomorrow with Gloria Swanson and HB Warner in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Geraldine Farrar
Empire Today
Gloria Swanson
HB. Warner
British Voters Set For General Election Clash
England faces a final pre election pause as protectionists and free traders brace for three days of battle before 18,000,000 electors in England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland vote on Thursday. Forecasts remain cautious on whether the government can push tariff reform through Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Westminster
House
Commons
Toyland Прimitives offer big and small toys for all kids
Bright display invites shoppers to People's Bargain Store to browse the largest assortment of toys yet. Mechanical toys, dolls, games, and a wide range of options promise satisfaction for children and parents alike. Buy now to avoid disappointment later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyland
Stockholders Meeting Set for North Frederick Electric Line
The stockholders of North Frederick Electric Light Line Inc will meet Friday December 7 1923 at Bryarly's School House starting 7 30 p m. to elect a board of directors and discuss other matters. W O Parlett secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Frederick Electric Light Line, Inc
Bryarly's
W. O. Parlett
ELKS Meet Tonight At 8 30 O'clock
A fragment announces an Elks meeting at 8 30 this evening led by Ex Ruler GEO A Dunham with notice in a Peoples Drug Co advertisement urging cost savings for Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
A. Dunham
Ruler
City manager may pick his own assistant
Finance committee recommends abolishing the assistant city manager post and letting the elected city manager hire his own aide at a salary fixed by the council. The move, debated at length, aims to increase accountability and efficiency and end dual manager arrangements. A special meeting Friday will consider the council's recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CITY
Baetjer
Cinallange
Winchester
Ead
Christmas Gift Idea The Star Subscription
A playful appeal suggests a year subscription to The Evening Star as a premier Christmas gift boosting pleasure and ease for recipients. The writer urges readers to stop worrying and send The Star to loved ones this holiday season.
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Star
THE
Evening Star
Winchester balance report 1922 treasurer's accounts
Annual balance sheet and receipts of William T. Barr as treasurer for Winchester city for the year 1922, detailing taxes, licenses, public service taxes, sewer and water charges, delinquent taxes, and disbursements. Includes cash balance of 239,966.71 and notes on loans and city expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Barr
Common Council
Winchester
Corti Common Council Mittee
Alno
William ‘T. Barr
Acot
Stemens
Shawnee
Gone Nees
Serdar Mi Lee Saat
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Dolvere
OT Rao
Pater
Stonewall
Virginia
Stonewall Dis
Aiag Ohee
Saks Son Heei Ge Ee
Attendance and gymnasium drill notices for local group
All members are directed to attend regular drill Thursday night at 7 30. No excuses will be accepted. Ist. Lieut. Peyton J Marshall signs the notice. Also reminder to attend the Women s Gymnasium at Centenary Reformed Church Thursday at 8 30 p m for high school girls and women of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton J. Marshall
Centenary Reformed Church
Home For Sale On Red Brick Street In Prime Area
Red pressed brick home at 315 South Stewart St in a premier residential section. Desirable street with reasonable price and easy terms. May trade for smaller home. listing via Ford Agency.
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South Stewart St
Brill Buys Partner's Interest in Main Street Store
Robert F. Brill takes full control of the general merchandise store at No 1 North Main Street after purchasing Taylor Ritter's stake and dissolving Brill and Ritter partnership. Ritter retires from active business but retains property interests. the firm will be renamed Robert F. Brill. The cash deal continues a long history dating back to Haddox, Wyndham, and Brill on Main Street. Brill plans to add clerks and maintain low prices while offering quality goods.
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Brill and Ritterg
No. 1
North Main Street
Bsiness
Robert F. Brill
Taylor Ritter
Ritter
Bmi
Brill and Ritter
Mr. Brill
George W. Haddox
Wyndham and Brill
New Winchester District Created In Local Telephone Firm
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company has split its Winchester territory from Martinsburg and will place a resident manager in Winchester. R. W. Stake remains in Martinsburg while H. S. Boyle Jr., formerly Frederick, Md, takes over Winchester duties. Boyle’s territory covers Winchester Betryville Boyce Stephens City and Bell’s rural areas in Frederick and Clarke counties.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
R. W. Stake
H. S. Boyle, Jr
Frederick, Md
Boyle
Washington
Betryville
Boyce
Stephens City
Bell
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Bishop Atkins in critical condition after stroke
Bishop James Atkins of the Methodist Episcopal Church South remained unconscious at noon, with doctors giving little hope for recovery after a paralysis stroke in Little Rock on Monday night. The illness left the church leader in a grave state with no significant improvement reported.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
James Atkins
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Atkins
Postoffice Burglary in Eldorado Nets 40000 Stamps and Cash
Eldorado Kansas postoffice burglars entered last night and stole about 40000 dollars including registered mail and stamps officials said. The heist occurred December 5 and involved bandits taking cash and valuable stamps from the Eldorado facility.
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Associated Press
Eldorado,kans
Eldorado Postoffice
Postoffice
French Senator Proposes Birth Rate Bill for Fathers
Paris reports Senator Massabau backs a bill requiring public officials to have at least three children or adopt. The move follows concern over France's low birth rate and aims to boost family growth among public servants.
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Associated Press
Paris
Dec
Massabau
Wood and Lumber Sale Postponed to December 10 1923
The sale of Charles H. Harper wood and lumber materials has been postponed to December 10, 1923 at 11 A M. The notice lists the postponed sale action and the time, awaiting further proceedings.
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Chas. H. Harper
Miss Bennett Weds J William K Legg in Chestertown Md
The wedding of Harriet Alice Bennett to J William K Legg occurred December 1 at 4 30 P M in Chestertown Md with Rev T J Lard officiating. The bride wore canton crepe with black accessories and was attended by her sister Miss Marie Bennett. Marion L Legg served as best man. After a wedding dinner the couple planned a northern honeymoon and will reside in Gloucester New Jersey after December 10.
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Walter T. Bennett
Winchester
Washington Avenue
Chestertown
Harriet Alice Bennett
J. William
K. Legg
H. H. Legg
T. J. Lard
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Marie Bennett
Marion L. Legg
Gloucester
N. J
Bennett
Old Dominion Paper Company
Friendship Night and Fire Department Meeting Noted
Regular monthly session details include a Friendship Fire Society gathering and a mention of business importance to net profits. F. W. Forney recorded notes reference 12-5-1p 2t and a Dee t at 8 0 Ak roles.
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F. W. Forney
Morte
Friendship Fire
Knitting firm Naval Knitting Company Files for Bankruptcy
The Naval Knitting Company Inc with offices in New York City and a Buffalo plant is placed in voluntary bankruptcy on petition by creditors. The petition claims liabilities of about 1 200 000 and assets around 200 000 and cites a creditors committee as filing party.
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Associated Press
New York
Naval Knitting Company, Inc
Buffalo
Old Shop Strike Finally Ended in Albany
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad shopmen strike, active since July 1 1922, ends after about 4500 workers vote to return by applying for jobs individually rather than through the union. Richard McKenzie of Albany, chair of the shopmen, confirms the settlement and the company’s offer.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Richard McKenkie
McKenzie
Slate Content Found Amid Coal In Pennsylvania Mines
Secretary Walsh reports November tests of anthracite coal from three collieries in three districts show slate and stone ranging from 15 to 50 percent in samples loaded on different cars. The findings come from a Walsh investigation into mine samples.
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Associated , Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Walsh
Henson Motor Co continues Hudson and Essex line ad
Miss Lee Lees Hardy has returned to Columbia University in New York to pursue special work in foods and nutrition after visiting her parents on South Oxington Street.
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Lee Lees Hardy
William G. Hardy
South Oxington Street
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
New York
Compromise Reached To Elect Massachusetts Man Speaker
Insurgents in Congress end deadlock as agreement to elect a Massachusetts member as speaker gains momentum. Longworth signals openness to floor vote while parties press for orderly rules and a prompt start to the session in Washington. President Coolidge plans to deliver his annual message at the Senate opening session tomorrow.
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Ted Tree
Massachusetts
MF Os
Congresa
Hac Insurgente
Repres
Ohio
Erick H
Tesa
New York
Longworth
Nelson
Giik
Tennessee
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
White House
Capitol
Quake Damages Hit China Sea Seaport City
Reports say a quake damaged a seaport city in the China Sea region and caused property damage in adjoining areas. Official notices indicate a ceremonial event and a viewing schedule on December 6 at 3 PM.
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Famosa
Ching Sea
Paine
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Taded Lewis
W. A. Bailey
First Ward
Olidge
South Dakota Friends
P. O
Zaza
Farrar
People's ‘Bargain Store
Stockholders Meeting
the People’s Drug Co
Council
J. George Bartner
Lewis F. Cooper
C. P
the Common Council
Presbyterian Church
Care Star Office
Ford
J. Howard Cather and CO
Riley & Son
Dilly and Market Sts
Strasburg
Berryville
Rim
Tire
Heensé
Leicester
Robt
F. Brill
A. Taylor Ritter
Bishop Aikins
P. D
France
Miss Bennett
William. Legg
Chestertown, Md
People’s Drug Co
Hudson and Essex
Henson Motor CO
Essex
Columbia
FH. Gillefp
Mchusetts
Ter
China
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