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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
6
A fragment lists sums and names including E. R. Hook as cashier and C. Whetacre S. Lafollette A. C. Oates as others, with amounts 1500000 4000 161.07, suggesting a historical financial record or payroll ledger entry involving named clerks and figures.
The document presents the financial condition of Middletown State Bank located in Middletown Frederick County Virginia as of November 15 1920. It lists resources including cash in vault deposits and contingent items and shows total assets and liabilities with a signatures block from bank officers and directors.
The Financial Condition of Union Bank of Winchester Virginia as of November 15 1920 totals show assets and liabilities including securities real estate deposits and accrued taxes. Charles J Summers cashier attests to accuracy. notary Hilda B Bean verifies on November 29 1920.
Witnesses from the Association of Colored People testified before the House census committee on apportionment, accusing southern states of denying negroes the vote. Representative Bee of Texas pressed back as spectators clashed and Chairman Siegel warned disruption. Walter F White cited affidavits from Jacksonville residents claiming November voting rights were blocked. similar reports from about 4,000 others were noted.
The AP reports a weak stock opening reversed in early trading with Pan American and other issues showing relative strength. Food and commodity shares improve while supply factors help sectors, as expectations build for a 1921 reception staged in Central Kentucky cities. A. G. McFarland, federal prohibition enforcement chief for eastern Kentucky, announced today.
An Associated Press report from New York details another murder in the city. A man identified as Salvatore Mauro is connected to the crime and investigators are assessing evidence as the case unfolds.
A fire at the tractor shop of Jobe and Spillmary on South Braddock Street caused considerable damage to the vulcanizing department on the second floor. Water used due to chemical extinguishers failing, origin of the blaze undetermined. the building is occupied by Miss Lucy F. Nurtz, longtime cigar factor proprietor.
The White House reported that Wilson refused a 150000 offer from a syndicate to write an article of his own selection. Details of the bid were not made public.
A period advertisement claims meat creates uric acid harming kidneys and causing dull kidney pain. It advises daily four ounce Salts cleanse from acids of lemon juice to flush and stimulate kidneys, calling it a famous remedy to relieve urine sediments and nightly discomfort.
Virginia bank report details loans and discounts including rediscounts with the Federal Reserve Bank. It lists deposits, reserves, capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, circulating notes, and various liabilities with rediscounts totals and notes the statements sworn by bank officers in Winchester and Frederick County.
About 1,000 garment workers in 30 small Baltimore factories walked out today following orders from local Amalgamated Clothing Workers’ Union agents. The dispute centers on manufacturers’ push to cut wages toward 1919 levels, with several employers admitting the reduction is being sought.
Federal indictments were returned against four land concerns and eleven individuals in New York on December 29 connected with the building arouse investigation. The charges arise from antitrust action under the Sherman Act as part of a broader probe led by special government prosecutors. County grand juries have already returned nearly a dozen indictments.
Justice Department official Prakt Nebeker told the House Appropriations Committee that prosecutions under the antitrust laws are expected to increase by about 50 percent in the coming year. He cited intensified enforcement and new cases as core factors.
December 29 report shows Atty. Palmer urged $300,000 in extra enforcement funds before the House appropriations committee. He noted 17,566 arrests for violations through September 30, 1920, with 17,428 cases recommended for prosecution. Commodore Reynolds said a liquor stock remains in the Bahamas, with small vessels moving it near Florida.
A representative of the British treasury will travel to the United States soon to discuss loans. The move comes as part of ongoing financial engagements with the United States officials.
The document records the banks assets and liabilities as of November 15 1920 in Winchester Frederick County Virginia. It lists loans and discounts 717368.19 overdrafts 110.00 bonds 52785.00 real estate 39712.29 furniture fixtures 5170.00 exchanges 7652.90 due from banks 183369.64 deposits total 738047.66 and other items. John I Sloat as cashier certifies the accuracy and directors sign with sworn acknowledgment dated November 1929.
Secretary Houston stated the Treasury was authorized to exchange at rates not higher than current demand interest, ensuring favorable terms for the public. The note emphasizes the government’s aim to align exchange rates with prevailing interest, protecting financial interests.
Secretary Daniels will be unable to witness the first joint maneuvers of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets at Panama Bay off the coast. the report notes he will not attend the public event.
A Pacific fleet prepares to sail south from a rendezvous off Diego Cal toward Panama Bay leaving January 7. The move follows a planned 5 percent maneuver or readiness action and signals continued military activity in the Pacific theater.
Cardinal Gibbons, confined for weeks at the home of his friend Mr. Shriver in Union Mills, Maryland, is gradually regaining his health and holding his own despite illness, according to a Baltimore reporter arriving this afternoon.
NW Mies Mary Lee Ragsell of the Nay Department has been visiting her mother Mrs. Florence Russ. The trip concluded last evening with Mary Lee paying respects at Lita’s home.
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