03 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1932
Page
1
Fierce fighting continues around Shanghai as Japanese land and air forces press the assault. Naval ships fire back as the city endures another crushing blow and defenses brace for further clashes.
The February session of Winchester Common Council focused on public health affecting over 10 000 residents. They also handled routine items like claims, building permits, and building invoices with eleven of twelve members present.
Old Dominion Stages Inc won approval in Roanoke City Court to buy the Eastern Lines and its three subsidiaries for about 428 000 dollars. Payment includes 25 000 cash and 125 000 at transfer with 225 000 in deferred installments and assumed bank and estate claims. Transfer of title and properties will occur within a week as receivers continue to operate the lines during sale confirmations.
American cruiser Houston warned to stay down river beyond forts to avoid line of fire during tensions. Colonel Hooker arranges for Japanese troops to evacuate the international settlement marine sector as China accepts peace proposals, though Japan considers.
Colonel Hooker orders evacuation of the marine sector in the international settlement at 8 a m Thursday. The British will complete takeover by midnight Shanghai time, while Japan cedes policing rights of that sector. China accepts American and British peace proposals but Tokyo’s response remains uncertain amid ongoing Shanghai tensions.
Shanghai reports a severe battle as Japanese land and air forces strike Chapei while warships shell Woosung fort. The U S cruiser Houston with 300 Marines arrived to assist but was told to stay downriver. Japanese destroyers shelled fortifications as fires spread and Woosung comes under occupation claims by Japanese officials.
Mrs. Nannie Powers died instantly at her Ashby home in Warren County Virginia when a shotgun fired accidentally as her husband moved to fetch the gun used for hawk shooting. The couple’s six year old witnessed the accident. five children survive. Authorities investigated and ruled the incident accidental.
The Cuban earthquake near Santiago left eight dead and about 300 injured, with extensive property damage. U S Navy confirms no Americans harmed. Ambassador Guggenheim aids from Havana. relief supplies mobilized and air support sent from Guantanamo.
The Friendship Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday February 4 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend for important business. F W Forney, Captain. San Marino asserts being the oldest republic with ten centuries of uninterrupted existence.
Shipments from New York to British ports show totals by port including Liverpool London Southampton Manchester Glasgow Cardiff Bristol with 52895 to 44028 units. Market notes from G R Cooper Harnden & Co Liverpool report good demand and price ranges for U S apples and related varieties with present exchange rates governing prices.
The county builds a new school on Whitlock Avenue funded by Stonewall and Shawnee districts with no literary fund loan. Eight grade pupils move from the County Court House to the new building to serve Winchester area families amid rising Frederick county enrollment and road-access needs.
Virginia and Baltimore interests pressed to defend the Baltimore Mail Steamship Company's freight service to Havre after a protest from the America-France Line. The issue centers on Havre freight stops and contracted powers, with testimony before the House merchant marine committee.
Rear Admiral Richard Byrd extols Edsel Ford as a modest yet influential figure in American industry. Byrd notes Ford's quiet character, dedication to progress, and rare humility that elevates his public persona beyond mere fame. Affectionate tribute from Boston correspondence.
Local laundry promotes pickup and delivery with lines about convenient service days and hours. The ad highlights weekday and Saturday availability and invites customers to drop off or send items for cleaning.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company will meet Thursday evening February 4 at 7 30. Business of importance. Refreshments. Secretary.
Dance instruction program at the Washington Hotel runs every Thursday from 12 to 1 pm. Hosted by local instructor man and winded through time framed sessions. Participants can join for a light, informal practice period.
Miss Gertrude Ramey aged about 50, daughter of the late William T. and Nellie Warren Ramey of Jefferson County West Virginia, died at 8 30 p m at her home three miles west of Charles Town after a long illness. She leaves five brothers J H William Isaac Daniel and Dr T A Ramey and three sisters Mrs Mamie Trussell Lily and Laura Ramey all of Jefferson County. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The first thunder and lightning of the season occurred around 6:30 this morning with a brief April shower. It followed Groundhog Day as spring hints emerged with a fleeting shadow sighting by friends of Mr. Groundhog yesterday.
Oliver B. Harvey head of Harvey System Inc a wholesale and retail oils and gasoline firm shot himself in his Clifton Forge Virginia law office. A letter to R Gray Williams Winchester attorney friend was found. Circuit Court adjourned as a mark of respect. Harvey born Little Rock Ark studied at Washington and Lee Univ.
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