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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1924

Page

4

The Evening Star Publisher Notice

The Evening Star published by Harry Flood Byrd, publisher, is entered at the Win g Virginia post office as second class matter on Wednesday December 17, 1924.

Harry Flood Byrd Wing

Gompers A Pioneer of Labor Rights and Collective Bargaining

The article chronicles Samuel Gompers as a formative figure in labor history. It notes his humble origins, opposition to treating labor as a mere commodity, advocacy for a living wage, and insistence on collective bargaining. It recalls his leadership of the American Federation of Labor and his steady, conservative stance through decades of radical pressure.

Jashuel Gompers Gompers American Federation of Labor Federation

New York Thugs Make Clean Sweep In Loan Office

In New York on December 17 a gang of six armed robbers raided the Forum Business Corporation offices in the Bronx and Manhattan. They emptied the vault and stole cash and jewels totaling about 15 000 dollars while threatening directors and staff including the treasurer and seven board members. The robbers fled in an automobile after a broad raid affecting customers and employees.

New York Ers Forum Business Corporation Ge Company Comore Bronx Peel Board of Directors

Ziwar Pasha Refuses Call to Parliamentary Session

In Cairo on December 17 the Ziwar government announced it will not convoke the national Parliament despite a petition from Parliament and the queen’s quarters to King Fuad and the premier.

Associated Press Cairo Egypt Ziwar Fuad

Salvation Army Receives Gift From K K Klan Charity

Commandant James Mars announced a donation from the Klan to the Salvation Army fund aiding dinner drives for the poor. Mars said contributions were slow but expected to grow with help from other organizations to provide substantial food for city residents at Christmas.

James Mars Salvation Army Mars

Fankees Acquire New Mound Aces

The New York Yankees acquire star pitcher and two rookies Milton Gaston and Seph Giard from the To p club of the American Association in a major transaction. This move bolsters the mound staff as winter signings shape the team roster.

Fankees Associated Press Tee New York Y Notian Xourne Pitchoe Milton Gaston Seph Giard Associa

Fifty Years of Marriage for Mr and Mrs A

Mr and Mrs Daniel Anderson of South Main street marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary dated December 17 1847 the officiating clergyman Rev Dr Carson of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Their descendants include Arthur Anderson of Charlottesville and Morgan Anderson of this city.

Ax Daniel Anderson South Main Street Dr. Carson Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Anderson Emily Isabel Wilt Shenandoah County Arthur, Anderson Charlottesville Morgan Anderson

Lieut Neill and Family To Return East For Christmas

Lieut Baldwin Neill USMC ordered from the Pacific coast to Quantico Va will depart by steamer with his family for this side. His parents Mr and Mrs John B Neill plan to travel from California by rail and expect Berryville arrival Christmas day.

Neill Clarke Formas Berryville Baldwin Neill United States Marine Corps Pacific Coast East Coast Expeditionary Force Quantico John B Neill California China

Court order in Virginia land suit involving Ward and Larrick

In Frederick County Circuit Court on December 17 1924 Ward and Larrick as assignees sue W M Buddecke to recover a note discounted by Middletown State Bank and attached land of fifty acres in Frederick County Virginia. An affidavit notes Buddecke is not a Virginia resident and he must appear within ten days of publication to protect his interest. Publication ordered weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star Winchester and posting at the county courthouse by January 5 1925. Also notice of stray mare and rental listing included.

W. M. Buddecke Virginia Evening Star Winchester Ward and Larrick

Handley High Names Leaders For Next Football Season

At Handley High School annual banquet Paul Hillyard was named captain for the coming year. Coach Ramey lists Hockman Hollis Hawkins Zirkle Swank Barr Sartellé and Ritenour as backs, Woodward Sargent Crisman ends Milley Ritter F tackles Taylor Tyler guards Huntsberry and Hillyard centers. Moochie Woodward, an end, is highlighted as a top player and all state mythical eleven candidate.

Paul Hillyard Ginia High Handley Cris” Hockman Miller Hills Ramey Awa Natters Hockman Hollis Hawkins Zirkle Dlew Woodward Ate OS

Frederick County Farm Union Meeting in Winchester

The Frederick County Farmers Educational and Co operative Union will meet in Winchester on Saturday December 20 at 2 p m. Matters of importance are to come before the meeting for discussion and a good attendance is desired. By order of E M Punk President G L Rothgeb Secretary.

Frederick County

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