26 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1924
Page
1
The report notes an increase in loading activity here with a total of loads handled reaching 549 last year. Details on the agency or dates are unclear but the tally suggests rising shipment activity locally.
Apple shipments from Winchester and Charles Town jump in the season to January 31 with 1 448 carloads carried by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Brisk movement from Winchester to Newark sets a 16 hour apple train record, and the Winchester yard acts as a major freight transfer point as spring trade nears.
Editor The Star urges American aid for German children facing hunger as a noble duty alongside protecting domestic children. The writer warns that hateful schooling in Germany and France could endanger the United States, urging united global action to curb anti allied teaching.
Omen's Democratic Club announces a meeting at Handley Library Friday at 8 PM. The event features a Teapot discussion as a highlighted feature.
Classified note lists a handsome bedroom suite and a new kitchen range for sale at 215 East Lane. The item appears in a short real estate or household goods listing with minimal details.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Co. held a banquet in the hall last night to thank the firemen for their courtesies during the bazar. Lola Cardhr, Secretary, expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the ladies and noted their inability to fully convey thanks.
The Associated Press reports a severe storm is probable along the Atlantic seaboard with heavy snow expected tonight and Wednesday. A strong disturbance southeast of Alabama will move northeastward, intensify, and develop into a general coastal storm as it reaches the upper Ohio Valley and northeastward to the coast.
Announcement of a limited time offering of 7 percent first mortgage coupon bonds by HH R Bryarly & Bro of Winchester Virginia. Also notes a Braddock Street Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society mission study class on February 25 27 and 29 at 730 PM in the Golden Rule Bible Class room. Everyone welcome.
In Richmond on February 26 members of Keezell’s farmer bloc held a conference to decide a position on pilotage measures but failed to agree. Delegate Bondurant described the bloc as opposing judge salary hikes and debating various House and Senate actions. Keezell chairs the conference, though members deny the bloc label.
A short public notice urges residents to ensure feeding stations stay stocked for winter birds in Town and Country. The reminder emphasizes regular care and monitoring of feeders to support local avian wildlife.
The case by Standard Gas and Oil against Winchester seeks a permit to erect a filling station at Braddock and Piccadilly Streets. Plaintiff witnesses described the site as central and unobstructive while city officials defended the ordinance as valid. The trial was slated to finish later today with a murder case awaiting tomorrow.
The Friendship Fire Company hosted a banquet for the Ladies Auxiliary who aided at the recent bazar. Captain Fred W. Forney and Deacon G. Reginald Haines presided as grace was offered, and James P. Reardon praised the Auxiliary for their service. Dancers filled the hall with such numbers the railing was removed for room.
Judge F B Whiting postpones the Ransom murder trial in Frederick County Circuit Court to Thursday. The mandamus case will not finish until tomorrow afternoon. The 24 veniremen summoned for tomorrow will be used on Thursday and report then.
Advertisement notes Oxfords in latest styles with price cues. Mentions retailer Robt. F. Brill and price shorthand 26-16-51, likely catalog or sales copy from a department section.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 meets at Mrs. W. A. Baker's home on South Washington to map a year's work. Officers and many committees are named, with plans to meet at the post hall the same night as the Legion for joint sessions and refreshments after the post meeting.
In Indianapolis Miss Louise Richards aged 70 matron of the state prison was found dead in her room beaten and strangled. Police seek Miss Gladys Ellis alias Catherine Rogers a prisoner who escaped during the night as investigators probe the homicide.
Morning trading in New York was unusually quiet as bears tried to depress standard issues without success. Short selling persisted in certain specialties while rails trading remained sluggish and call money opened at 4 3 4 percent.
A Virginia House bill known as the McCatter truck measure would raise license taxes on auto trucks with five ton capacity and on trucks used for hire. It would set new fees by tonnage from one to five tons and require minimums for autos and motorcycles. The bill proposes higher revenue and classifies tractors and trailers under the same fee structure.
William Jennings Bryan attacked Senator Oscar Underwood's prohibition record in Decatur Alabama listing Governor Al Smith as preferable for the White House. Bryan labeled Smith as wet in a wet environment and Underwood as wet in a dry environment urging Democrats to nominate a progressive. He praised N B Musgrove as a wealthy candidate who would spend his wealth for the masses.
The trial of former Field Marshal Ludendorff and nine associates begins in Munich's military academy. Public sittings offer limited new detail while most testimony will be heard behind closed doors. Defendant Adolf Hitler, leader of the Bavarian Fascisti, is named among the defendants.
8 P M game time at Handley Gym features G A A against Berryville High. Also a fresh shipment of Miss Holladay's Candies arrives at 65c and 1.25 per box. Wanted a competent janitor for first floor of a building with good pay. apply Postoffice Box 158. Birds in Town and Country.
Washington diary report notes Republicans stalled immediate consideration of Senator Curtis resolution seeking investigation into Attorney General Daugherty and White House talks. The impasse followed questions over the handling of telegrams and claims of conflicting terms amid cabinet and Justice officials.
Associated Press dispatch from Columbus reports that William G. McAdoo will contest delegates to the Democratic convention in Ohio. Secretary of State received the candidate’s plan via telegraphic authorization from D Wilkin of Cleveland.
In Washington on February 26 the sonville agreement between miners and operators was called the most constructive thing in the bituminous industry this year by Secretary Hoover. He said the agreement would likely keep mine prices stable, ranging around $2.20.
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