04 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1924
Page
1
The body of Woodrow Wilson is entombed in a crypt at the Great Cathedral Capitol. Rites follow a brief service at the Chapel at 3 p.m. Wednesday and will be observed at home.
Former President Woodrow Wilson dies at 11 15 a m in Washington after years of ill health. A private funeral is planned with services at his home and Bethlehem Chapel in Mount St Albans Cathedral. Mrs Wilson rides out after mourning. messages of sympathy come from Canada Belgium and France. Congress pauses partisan fights to honor his memory. a Senate committee is named to represent the chamber at the funeral.
Virginians mourn Woodrow Wilson a great president and champion of the League of Nations. He led the nation through illness and war, dying after a lifetime devoted to peace, health, and a just cause for mankind.
A Senate resolution proposes a Virginia Historic Highway linking Washington to Yorktown and beyond for 300 to 400 miles. Sponsored by Senator Barksdale and 13 others, the plan would connect existing routes into a continuous tourist route with hotels and camping along the way.
F E Clerk, former Handley Foundation Schools head, writes Manager Baker praising The Covered Wagon shown at Empire Theatre. He calls it the cleanest and most instructive moving picture of the standard type with accurate historic detail and strong historical impact.
The residence at 407 South Washington Street in Winchester suffered heavy fire, smoke, and water damage after a attic blaze that burned for over half an hour. The house, built during the Revolutionary era, was saved by firefighters though ceilings and plaster suffered water damage. No one was home. the Bakers were away at the time. Insurance covered the loss on the building and contents.
Motors can be re bored and rebuilt reasonably. Get our prices first. MID CITY GARAGE invites inquiries for engine services and price quotes.
Bishop John W. Hamilton of Washington preached at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church noting the death of former President Wilson. He paid tribute to Wilson life and ideals for which he gave his life and prayed for comfort to Wilsons family during bereavement.
A ridge School program features two Town comedians performing Thursday May 7 at Star Office. Admission is free and the event aims to entertain the family with wholesome humor using Crystal Flour themes.
The notice urges attendance for a Night Sekt event in session and warns that Monday February 4th is the final registration day Shorthard is being offered.
Brief item notes coal market activity with contact reference to L. Jackson for further details about coal grades and pricing.
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