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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1925
Page
3
A home in a West Virginia town belonging to Johns Cannon was damaged by an explosion described as a blast. No injuries were reported. Campbell, a local resident, worked nearby at the Rose Hill Milling company and escaped harm. Investigations by authorities into the blast are ongoing.
A fragmented note discusses fragrance differences in peonies, noting laws beyond comprehension shape lower fragrance categories. It cites six individuals and various varieties, contrasting older unpleasant odors with newer varieties that are deliciously perfumed.
Local market summary lists wholesale wheat, flour, and corn prices with notes on standard middlings, mined flour terms, and indexed barrels. The report includes figures such as seed price 1 43% 21.50 and references to feed flour and butter quantities.
Lohn McFormack, the tenor, is ill in New Orleans with grippe and his concert tonight is canceled. The physician says his condition is not serious but he will likely remain in their room for several days, delaying planned appearances this week.
Lieutenant Robert Burdon testified at the inquiry into Floyd Collins rescue that locals opposed the effort, denying entry and delaying planned work after a boulder trapped him in Sand Cave near Louisville. Skeets Miller and Homer Collins reportedly entered the cave. Miller escaped and told Burdon of fear and warnings.
A garbled note from the press hints at government oversight, tax bills, and local authority actions. It references BOS, HES, GO PAY, JEST LAKE, and GRACE as part of a fragmented discussion on fiscal duties and possible public measures. The text remains unclear but signals ongoing legislative or financial activity.
A fragment describes repairing a broken umbrella joint by wrapping with tape to prevent interference, enabling smooth opening and closing. It mentions a large tree trunk context and a Youth's Companion reference, with emphasis on maintaining joint action and durability of the repair.
Heavy fog paralyzed harbor and river traffic as two deaths and over 50 injuries followed a series of New York transit collisions. An elevated train rear-ended a buriy train in the Bronx killing two and injuring many, while Philadelphia and Brooklyn routes reported serious crashes and widespread delays. At Norfolk, the Rockaway ferry collision injured several but caused no major injuries.
A race between an airplane and dog teams to Nome, Alaska, began with dogs leaving Nenana yesterday and preparing to take off. The journey carries a serum to fight diphtheria, tied to a deadly outbreak in Nome with six deaths and thirty others ill reported in January.
An Associated Press report notes a copied letter from Gen. Zinovieff to Marcel Cachin alleging Montparnasse financiers plan to send 1.5 million francs to French Communist leaders to organize revolts in French North Africa. A court ordered publication of the affidavit and a notice in Frederick County Virginia papers in January 1925.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim early guns were invented in Germany with hatred toward Yvartz around 1378. It states they were first taught to Venetians and later used by Jasir Sears Jiter at Berwick for a siege in 149. The text is garbled and names are unclear.
A renowned Swiss chef formerly with a New York club has become chief chef at the George Washington Hotel. Stephen Komada of New York becomes second cook. Both were selected by the American Hotels Corporation. The new staff will overhaul the kitchen and introduce Swiss specialties. L. P. Wagoner departs to the south after months as steward.
New York price action for February 9 shows bullish demonstrations in high priced industrials and specialties on rumors of capital readjustments. Oils were heavy and many issues lagged while several southwestern carriers tied to merger chatter showed independent strength. Toward midday some pivotal industries moved.
Industrial firms led by American Baldwin Locomotive show profit taking as markets digest renewed call money at 3 percent. The move signals cautious sentiment with investors watching rail equipment and manufacturing sectors.
The timetable lists trains from Roanoke and intermediate stops to Bristol Pocahontas Welch Norton and further to Waynesboro with connections to Gary West Virginia Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York. It notes Pullman sleepers and dining car Shenandoah and the Shenandoah division with intermediate stops and passenger boarding points at Roanoke Hagerstown and Sheppardstown Junction. Fares schedules and reservations are available from agents Burks Berryville and Saunberg Roanoke.
Charleston West Virginia February 9 The State Public Service Commission denied a rehearing in the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company rate case. The company had been granted some increases last December but the full amount was retained. Cities affected by the December increase appealed to the State Supreme Court.
The undersigned trusted party in a bankruptcy case for William R Hillyard schedules a public sale at 2 o clock P M in front of the county court at Winchester Va. The stock to be sold includes 111 shares Harley Tire 6 shares Farmers and Mechanics National Bank 6 shares Shenandoah National Bank 5 shares George Scertal Corp 7 percent preferred 2 shares George Hotel Corp common 20 shares Commercial and Savings Bank. Terms cash. Herbert Larrion?
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