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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1925
Page
6
Winter's new storm sweeps the Atlantic seaboard with days of snow and high seas. A 150 foot dune formed on the beach at a coastal city while shipping faced danger offshore. Baltimore Washington wire service traffic crippled as four ocean liners were overdue and gales disrupted coastal navigation.
Winston-Salem report: R F A Baker Forsyth County farmer bought an overcoat priced at twelve dollars forty four years ago and sold it today for ten dollars. The note highlights Baker's thrift and the coat’s age as a symbol of frugality in a local feature.
Classified notice from Watkins Co seeking a man to visit Home Necessities in New York. Offers more than 150 used items and a weekly wage between 35 and 350 dollars. Include contact at 155-159 New York, N. Y. Apply to Write Dept. eT.
A historical coat bought in 1880 and worn each winter was traded for $10 toward a new one. The garment, still in good condition, was displayed at the original store, with a statement from Mr. Baker noting its wear over 44 years and sale for $12.44 earlier.
Ninety four passengers and eighty two crew from the Clyde liner Mohawk were rescued after a fire in Delaware Bay and arrived in New York on special trains. Survivors described the peril while company agents supplied clothing meals and funds for onward travel.
The Moose membership committee at Moose Hall plans a more intense three week drive ending with a January 1 bazaar at Rouse Hall featuring acts and a diamond ring prize for the top vote getter among young ladies. Contest entries open at Seee Hotel Jack annex 1 cadity street and boys may enter the pony contest at the Moose office from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Entries close in January.
W T Galliher Washington banker selected by President Coolidge to chair the inaugural committee for March 4. Coolidge favors an old fashioned inaugural parade and there will be no revival of the inaugural ball.
Washington Jan 3 Congressional inquiry examines a Mary Allen Hulburt statement in a recent article alleging a man purporting to represent the Republican party offered her 200000 dollars to join a scheme aimed at impeachment efforts.
A Republican representative from Illinois, Reid, introduced a resolution proposing impeachment of President Wilson. The move cites a statement published in the magazine Liberty as the basis for the action.
Roanoke Va Jan 3 James Hoge Tyler former governor of Virginia and descendant of President John Tyler died today at his East Radford home He was 18 years old and had been ill for months after a serious illness began Wednesday He served as governor from 1898 to 1902 and also held roles as lieutenant governor and Virginia General Assembly member
Pittsburgh report notes the Coke Trust Fund earned over 1 million dollars in four years. Trustees to the Orphans Court reveal beneficiary Harry K. Thaw, living near Winchester Virginia, received more than $100000 from the fund and Alice Thaw Whitney also received a similar share.
A coroner's jury in Omaha recommends charging John W. Hahne, contractor and real estate man, with first degree murder in the death of his wife Mae Hoehne. Her gashed body was found yesterday at the foot of a stairway in their home.
New York January 3 stocks of radio industry companies surged in a bullish market. Manhattan Electrical Supply Bosch Magneto Westinghouse Electric Electric Storage Batteries and General Electric rose four to nine points from last night’s close. Standard industrials showed notable strength as the session closed strong with about 1,100,000 shares traded.
Mayor Ward is expected to attend the dedication service for the new Church of Christ edifice tomorrow. The event includes an official recognition segment and community remarks highlighting the project’s impact on the neighborhood.
The mayor will accept the new edifice as part of the city, stating the action honors citizens and strengthens municipal duties. The ceremony marks a formal addition to city resources under his administration.
Baltimore, storm-bound for 36 hours, digs out from snow mountain as thaw sets in. Transportation runs at 60 percent efficiency in the peak morning hours while 3,000 laborers worked overnight to clear lines. United Railways reports traffic back to normal on city lines by noon.
Corner Weshirsion and Water Streets Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. sermon on Life Eternal. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with pre and sermon on Christ and the Parable of the Net. Stephens city events list People’s picture service at Empire 3:30 p.m. and 9 a.m.
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