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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1924

Page

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Kniceley Found Guilty of DUI in Frederick Circuit Court

John Kniceley of Shenandoah County Va. was convicted of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. He received 30 days in jail and a $50 fine plus costs, with credit for 36 days already served and the option to pay in installments. The jury did not find him connected to the Cammer accident.

Frederick County John Knicely Shenandoah County Kniceley Cammer Kinkeley John ‘Cammer Kernstown Cammers Katherine Glass Greene Fort Loudoun Seminary Kehnstown Knieceley Tavenner

Lovett Couple Hosts Guests from Greensboro at Nuptials

Mr and Mrs Frank Lovett entertained Mr and Mrs Charles Hyman of Greensboro North Carolina as guests of honor. Miss Mary Landau of Greensboro united in marriage with the Hyman at Rabbi Coblentz parsonage in Washington DC yesterday. The couple then traveled to Winchester to stay with the Lovetts on Clifford Street for several days.

Frank Lovett Charles Hyman Greensboro N. C Winchester Mrs. Lovett Clifford Street

Al Jolson Debut Single Now On Sale at Seal's Music

Al Jolson released his first recording titled I'm Going South now available at Seal's Music Store. The release marks Jolson's initial foray into records with immediate sale in stores.

Nswick Records Seal

Defends Lane From Trade and Oil Scandals In Letter

A reader defends Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane and discusses naval oil reserves, geologist limits, and the risk that private wells drain reserves before government needs. The letter argues oil companies gain access to adjacent lands and exploit reserves without paying for the government’s rightful share. Continued on Page Two.

Winchester Franklin K. Lane Doheny Interior Department Lane Sinclair and

Sunday Cakes Support Friendship Fire Company

A brief call urges readers to phone 5613 this Sunday to place cake orders and aid the Friendship Fire Company with purchases. The text promotes community help through baked goods and fundraising.

Friendship Bazar The Friendship Fire Company

Attorney M. M. Lynch Recovering From Illness

Friends report Attorney M. M. Lynch recovering from grippe after several days in bed. This marks the first time he has needed a doctor's care. For sale notice: Red Star vapor oil stove nearly new, address P. O. Box 96. 2-7-1p-tf

M. M. Lynch Mr. Lynch Red Star P. O

Meat Specials at W. Ramsburg Store

Local ad lists meat specials including hams and breakfast bacon priced per pound. Invites customers to call or visit W. Ramsburg for purchase.

Cc. W. Ramsburg

Dead president not involved in oil scandal

The Senate oil committee found no evidence implicating President Harding in the Marion Star sale rumor. Testimony refuted the claim, with Vanderlip saying he repeated a rumor and sought investigation to clear the dead President’s name.

Associated Press Washington Harding Senate Oil Committee Marion Star Star Frank A. Vanderlip New York Albert B. Fall Ossiming Eens Louis H. Brush Roy D. Moore Ohio Mr. Brush Moore fFeulan Mexico Lauch Archie Roosevelt Sinclair Johnson Fall Denby Coolidge John E. Ballaine Matonuska Alaska Teapot Dome Navy Department J. K. Robison Navy Ballaine Alaskan Central Railroad Owen J. Roberts Philadelphia Silas H. Strawn Chicago Senate Roberts

Labor Wabbling on Drink Question in Commons

Lady Astor attacked the labor government in the House of Commons accusing them of wabbling on the drink issue during the Walsh temperance bill debate. The measure would allow Wales and Monmouthshire to locally option the liquor traffic similar to Scotland.

Associated Press Iandon Lady Astors House of Commons Wales Monmouthshire Scotland

Youngstown Youth Confesses to Park Killing

Joseph C. Kane twenty confessed to police that he killed six year old Paul Prologe in a city park by kicking him to death after the boy refused to accede to a degenerate crime.

Associated Press Youngstown Joseph C. Kane Paul Prologe

Firemen Hospital Bazar Draws Big Crowd And Donations

A large crowd attended a firemen hospital bazar last night. Attendees enjoyed dances on the main floor and raffles for groceries and household items. Donations included shoes, cakes, turkeys and other goods for the Memorial Hospital and worthy causes. Supper priced at 75 cents. proceeds support hospital and firemen.

Pions B. Huptaberry Sidner Carl Rodger Jones Lloyd's Memorial Hospital

Troops Enter Guadalajara Amid Flowers In Mexican Advance

The War Department reports federal troops entered Guadalajara yesterday after a flower shower in the rebel stronghold on Mexico's western front. Railway HQ says Tuxtan has been occupied by federal forces.

Associated Press Mexico City Fort Worth

Man Confesses to Murder of Catholic Priest

Bridgeport police say Harold IsraeI, a former soldier from Pottsville Pennsylvania, has confessed to killing Father Hubert Dahme the pastor of St. Josephs Church on February 4.

Associated Press Bridgeport Conn Harold Israel Pottsville Hubert Dahme St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Ku Klux Cyclops Arrested in Herrin Larceny Case

Marion Illinois February 15 Carl Nelson exalted cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan at Herrin was under arrest today on ten counts of larceny connected to a recent wholesale dry raid in Williamson County. The klan backed the raids that led to Friday night’s disorder and the deployment of troops.

Associated Press Marion Ill Carl Neilson Cyclops Ku Klux Klan Herrin Williamson

Auto Damage Suit Decided In Winchester Court

In Winchester magistrate court yesterday a judgment of 49 dollars was awarded to Mrs. Mamie Koons of Staunton against Kr B Capper Jr of the city for auto damage from a collision with a car driven by Capper. The suit sought 100 dollars. The crash occurred on the Berryville pike bridge over the Opequon. both cars were badly damaged.

Winchester Kr. B. Capper, Jr Mamie Koons Staunton Young Capper Opequon Berryville Pike Philip Williams

Homemade Doughnuts on Crystal Flour Sale at Two Stores

Readable note says homemade doughnuts made with crystal flour on sale at Atlantic and Pacific Tea Star and Riley & Son's Saturday. Event lists two stores and a Saturday sale, with no prices or exact dates.

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Star Riley & Son

For Rent Furnished Rooms Near Handley High School

Furnished rooms with all modern conveniences available within easy walking distance of downtown and Handley High School. Apply at 113 West Monmouth St. Apt.

Handley High School Monmouth St. Aptt

Lutherans Erect Mostly New Sunday School Building

The old Union engine house on Water Street is torn down to clear space for a brick two story Lutheran Sunday school building costing 75000 dollars. The plan includes a large auditorium, a basement Men’s Bible Class, and a gallery circling three sides. The new structure will align with the existing church and be ready for use as soon as possible.

Union Engine Union Fire Company Charley Rouss Fire Company Lutheran Sunday School Water Street Kelley

Presbyterian funds bolster US church relief endowment

Fort Scott Kansas clergyman Rev Dr John H Gross has been named treasurer for the Presbyterian board of ministerial relief and sustaining fund. He will oversee the pension system of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, including a new 15 million dollar endowment drive.

Associated Press Philadhlophia John H. Gross Fort Scott Kansas Presbyterian Board of

A New Hotel For Martinsburg Plans Formed

Martinsburg West Virginia business leaders met today to plan a hotel project costing 460000 dollars. A campaign to raise funds will be launched soon and the hotel will be managed by the American Hotel Corporation.

Martinsburg W. Va American Hotel Corporation

Oates Sues Russell Appeal Set After Auto Collision

The same Frederick county jury that heard John Kniceley case will sit for the February 20 trial of C. L. Oates versus D. K. Russell. The appeal from the magistrate's court seeks $150 damages from an automobile collision, magistrate ruling favored the defendant.

John Kniceley Frederick County C. L. Oates D. K. Russell

Fall's Wife Ill Forces Fall to Haste Home

Albert B. Fall former Interior Secretary and Teapot Dome figure passed through St. Louis en route to El Paso after his wife fell seriously ill. He secured a hotel room then slept, later boarding a train with a nurse and his daughter in law Mrs Jack Fall to continue homeward.

Associated Press ST. Louis Albert B. Fall Senate Jack Fall

Odd Fellows Hall Hosts Annual Sermon by Rev Mumford

Members and visiting brothers meet at Odd Fellows Hall on the second story in February at 7 p m to attend the annual sermon at Market Street M E Church delivered by Rev Frederick J Mumford. 15-16-21 J MADISON SPURR-K of P. & 8.

Odd Fellows Hall Market St. M. EB Frederick J, Mumford J. Madison Spurr-K

House to Take Up Next Tuesday Tax Rates Bill

Washington Feb 15 The House agreed to consider next Tuesday the revenue bill on income tax rates with an amendment in order as a major point of controversy in the debate.

Associated Press Washington House

Mandamus suit against city heard February 25

Pleas were filed by the plaintiffs in the mandamus case brought by Standard Gas and Oil against Winchester to compel permit issuance for a filling station on North Braddock Street. The merits hearing before Judge Whiting is set for February 26 in Frederick County Circuit Court. City ordinances now govern building near Handley Library and require council approval for permits.

Standard Gas and Oil Company City of Winchester Oil North Braddock Street Whiting Circuit Court Frederick County Handley Library R. T. Bryarly R. T. Barton Oil Company Philip Williams

Police on the Scent Innatived Harvy Tevalt Hide Stash

Harvey Tevalt left a sack of pole cat hides in his car on Highland Avenue extended before disappearing from the scene. Investigators followed up as locals reported the odd stash and police searched the area for more clues.

Harvey Tevalt Highland Avenue

Stowell Calls Georgia Meeting Over Walsh Presidential Bid

State representative A B J Stowell called a Feb 18 meeting in Atlanta to discuss entering U S Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana in Georgia Democratic presidential primary. He said Walsh would not oppose having his name entered in Georgia.

Atlanta J. Stowell United States Thomas J. Walsh Montana Georgia Walsh Oreee

State troopers capture fugitive in Morgantown raid

West Virginia and Pennsylvania troopers joined forces at Rock Forge near Morgantown early today and captured Ed Stevenson, a suspected slayer of a constable. He resisted from an upper window, was wounded twice, and reported in serious condition at a hospital after a rooftop standoff.

Uniontown West Virginia Pennsylvania Rock Forge W. Va Morgantown Ed. Stevenson Continental No. 3 Here Stevenson

Jack Johnson Sued by Wife for Divorce in New York

John Arthur Johnson known as Jack Johnson, former heavyweight boxing champion, was sued for divorce in a New York supreme court by his wife on grounds of infidelity. The action, undefended, was quickly brought before Justice Was servogel who reserved decision.

NW York John Arthur Jack') Johnson Supreme Court Wasservogel

Calls on Butler Gets in Jail

In Philadelphia a man claiming to be Maurice Fincken was arrested as he tried to reach Brigadier Smedley Butler in Overbrook. A taxi driver tipped police that the man rode a cab with orders to hurry to Butler’s home. Fincken, unarmed, was held for observation after saying he wanted to see Butler about a past assault.

Associated Press Philadelphia Maurice Fincken Smedley DL. Butler Public Safety Overbrook General Butler Fincken Butler

Smith Farm for Sale at Court House Fence February 18 1924

Auction notice for Smith farm offering 182 acres with 40 acres timber starts Saturday at the Court House. Partial garbled text indicates sale details and contact by M Smith and mentions additional particulars to follow.

Court House M. Smith

Handley Girls Face Haru High In Evening Basketball

A girls basketball game between Handley and Haru High is set for tonight with admission 25 cents. Tip time listed as 7:80 p m at Handley Gym.

Handley Girls Har U High Handley Gyte

Home Grocer Offers Sugar Cured Bacon Bargain

Mild sugar cured bacon advertised at 15 cents a pound for rapid breakfast use. Saturday specials feature slabs weighing four to five pounds each with early morning sale hours.

FINAL CLEARANCE SALE AT CHANT INN ONE HALF PRICE

Overcoats and suits half price during the final clearance sale at Chant Inn located on Washington and Water. Afternoon tea offerings and light snacks included from four thirty six to six PM daily. Gar. Washington and Water address listed for the event.

Chant Inn Gar Washington and Water On Lp Overcoats and Sui

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