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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
1
The Sarah Zane Company shows a strong year with large turnout and a plan to improve Winchester fire protection in 1919. Officers TaRLe Wodingat-Soth W Rush Snapp announce ambitions to seek increased appropriations before the Optinion Council to boost efficiency.
A 2440 shell artillery piece with a 40 mile range was prepared by the American coast artillery but the armistice halted deployment, according to a wire report received by The Star via Manchester.
Hodgson and Brown will close beginning Monday January 6 at 7:16 PM to allow employees to attend services. The store will reopen after the period of prayer week.
The noisy fragment announces a Christmas Club forming for 1919 with vague references to classes and a pay plan. It mentions publications and examinations for classics based on long texts including Washington's Farewell Address and Webster's works. The text is garbled with stray names and misprints.
In Rome on January 4, the President held talks including a meeting with Pope Benedict XV and visited national religious sites. He urged friendship to ease political tensions and hinted at a possible settlement of the Balkan crisis. The trip drew wide attention after his speech at the Lyceum Academy and a stop at Vatican City.
A brief item notes new regulations affecting feed prices. The notice outlines the governing body, effective date, and scope of the price controls.
Classified notice seeks a reliable man to care for a child as Nurse Aide, reference M1, with duties at Star Office. Orientation planned for June and indicates prior experience preferred.
General March announced the combat division will return soon from the Archangel theater. The United States planned to discharge 1 378 000 men after the war. Up to November 25 only 86 deaths occurred among troops in Russia and Stokie as the army plans to reorganize and retain key units in the regular army.
Fragmented OCR suggests a Senate debate on government authority to compel a cable takeover with charges of delay in reporting and disputes with the Postel Company. Senator Lewis cites good authority regarding the contests over money and power in the affair.
Fierce clashes raged near Lembure in Qelaca as Ukarinians and Austrians battled intensely. The Vienna dispatch notes heavy artillery and mounting casualties amid contested control of the border region.
A dispatch from Warsaw to the Times says Bolshevik forces have reached Vilna in eastern Russia. The advance comes as German and Allied forces reel in the region with fighting ongoing and communications disrupted.
The Star urges caution as the Corporation Commission considers a proposed rate increase for the power company. It argues the burden of proof lies with the utility to justify a rise from twenty five to forty to fifty percent, while stressing protection of public interests and preventing undue burdens on taxpayers.
The Board of Directors declares a five percent dividend payable January 1, 1919. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Shenandoah Va December 27, 1918. Wm G Hardy cashier.
Tokio announces twenty four thousand Japanese troops have been withdrawn from Siberia, leaving only a ceremonial force to remain as part of postwar Japan’s disposition of forces.
The Star offers quick job printing. contact for fast, equipped service. Affordable rates and reliable turnaround highlighted in brief notice.
Mrs. Fugitt widow of John Fugit died at 5 o clock this morning at her home No 13 amid a long struggle with illness. She was about eighty three years old after a trip to Auburn Pennsylvania to visit relatives and returned home on Christmas Eve. Survived by four daughters in the west, funeral arrangements to be conducted by M G Spencer.
About 800 ministers and laymen will attend a March STEM meeting presided by Bishop Eugene R. Hendriz of Kansas City Missouri. Each of the 210 charges sends a pastor with eight laymen per presiding elder district. The conference begins Wednesday and will run through the week as plans for the coming church year and centenary movement are discussed.
Mowry H. Bryarly and Brother, leading local insurance agents, received a telegram from George B. Ide, head of Home Life Insurance Company, congratulating them on writing over one million dollars in paid insurance in 1948. The agency ranked fourth among the company's agencies nationwide, with Detroit first, St Louis second, New Orleans third, and Winchester fourth. The Bryarly firm covers western Virginia, parts of West Virginia and Maryland.
Belgium faces winter with a plan to curb waste and secure food frames for those in need. Authorities urge efficient use of resources and prioritize feeding programs as shortages loom.
The 1918 general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday night at 8 at the Bike Club. A practical program is promised with light refreshments. Secretary Arthur M. Field reports several topics of interest, then the discussion will focus on reconstruction and postwar conditions affecting local business and industry. Mr Koonts is expected to attend. C B Koonts, official for Frederick and Clarke counties, may be present.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Franck Baler with unclear context. No clear event, date, or location evident.
Copenhagen June 4 government of Norway will very probably sue Germany for shipping loaves sustained through mines and submarines during the war. The loaves are estimated at one kroner each, worth about 26 cents in American money.
Armistice commission says only a few German divisions remain in western Germany as peace reserve formations are merged. Germany requests use of a center for the return of 260000 German soldiers in Uletainds. For sale notice: interest in business at Chapman Auto Co, P O Box 118 Spit.
A Russian wireless dispatch reports the White guard and Bulcherik army landed at Narva Esthonie are being annihilated by Reds. Red guard forces push near Revel as Bolshevik troops seize rail stock and move toward the great port.
A local fire department organization announces a banquet, chaired by A. B. Carper, to honor firefighters and raise funds. Attendance expected from department members and local supporters at the community hall.
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