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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
3
The raw sugar market continued to decline as reports from New York indicate persistent pressure on prices. Industry sources note weak demand and oversupply contributing to the downward movement in late trading.
The American Legion in Virginia seeks faster publication of draft deserters to enable a national roundup. A committee will urge War Secretary Baker to discuss public release plans. Lawmakers consider extending the punishment period to three years to prevent statute of limitations from expiring.
Thousands of war veterans, favoring a World War I service bonus, marched down Broad Street in solid ranks to boost the bonus movement in Philadelphia on December 11.
The Federal Railroad Labor Board assumed jurisdiction over a dispute between Norfolk and Western Railway Company and the brotherhood of railway trainmen. A strike vote is being taken by the trainmen, with a press statement issued from President Maber's office in Virginia.
Washington says Dr. Julio Bianchi Guatemala’s minister to the United States will be asked for an explanation of his call to Senator Moses to discuss the detention of former President Cabrera in Guatemala. Diplomats say the action was unprecedented and violated diplomatic usage. The department may not pursue his recall.
Traders reported holders disposing to liquidate positions despite price pressure. Cubas were not sold below 4 cents a pound, with offers at 3.78 cents that were not accepted, marking the year's lowest level so far.
The House voted unanimously to shorten its Christmas recess for timely passage of the annual appropriation bill. It agreed to adjourn on December 23 and reconvene the following Monday instead of taking a two week break.
A garbled notice urges buying $181 Xmas Seals on Saturday at 1 p m to prevent spread of TB. It advertises rental space, a contact number, and salesmen for standard loan checks, pass books, stationery, advertising specialties. Baker's Supply Co., Iowa City, Ia, is referenced.
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