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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1921
Page
1
Davis expected to confer with Secretary Wilson on Labor Department action. No decision announced on Mayor O Callaghan's case. Davis plans to seek Labor return of O Callaghan to Norfolk custody or to pursue Justice Department action.
The Department of Justice is conducting a general investigation of the lumber industry focusing on the yellow pine sector in the south to determine possible Sherman act violations. The inquiry follows a report from the Federal Trade Commission to Congress about chumber manufacturers’ activities, released at DOJ request.
A marriage occurred in Martinsburg with Rev. W. H McKeefry of St. church officiating. Mrs. Young, currently visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Nat Hawkins, will live in Berkeley with her husband where he runs a business.
Handley Night Schools will reopen for adults over 16 on January 10 with registration at the John Kerr Building on January 6 and 7 at eight p.m. Regular classes start January 10 at 7:30 p.m. Courses include Cooking Sewing Practical English Mathematics Auto Repairing Typewriting Bookkeeping Mechanical Drawing Woodworking and other topics requested by ten or more students.
Two police officers were attacked today on a touring car ride near Dublin. One officer was wounded and the assailants opened fire in the outskirts. The wife of one officer accompanied them.
Eugene Wiley a 14 year old Muskogee youth was shot by a policeman who said he found Wiley and a companion fleeing after a downtown burglary. The youth was the son of a Muskogee attorney.
One man died and two others were wounded in a gunfight between five suspected safe crackers and two policemen aboard an automobile. The vehicle was riddled with bullets and contained a small safe that remained unopened.
The note outlines that the fur owner may use the same P O Box 264 to describe identical buywrit details and ownership.
Paris Jan 10 Complete returns from Sundays elections for the French Senate show gains for the center party, with the extreme right and left losing seats. In the contest for 9 seats Conservatives three Republicans thirty nine radicals and radical socialists forty three Republican socialists eleven. The uniformed socialists and the communists failed to elect a single candidate.
CHERBOURG France Jan 10 The United States transport Wheaton arrived from New York with 4 300 caskets for the transportation home of American soldier dead.
DETROIT Michigan January 10 Some further improvement in the unemployment situation here is looked for this week with the reopening of several more small plants and the resumption of operations in additional departments of plants that have been working with curtailed forces.
Gilbert and Sullivan come to the Empire Theater in a Pinafore production slated for Tuesday January 18. The show promises high spirited arias and comic nautical adventures featuring the famed duo and a strong cast.
The Steel Corporation announced 8,148,122 tons of unfilled orders on hand December 31, down from 9,021,481 tons the prior month. It marks the largest monthly decrease since August and the smallest total since November 1919 when 7,128,330 tons were on order.
Tickets for the hospital benefit rendition of Pinafore are now available at the Chamber of Commerce Bell Phone 862. Call for details on prices and show dates.
The engagement and wedding plans announce Miss Jeannie Stouffer to wed Mr. Perkins Hazel grove of Roanoke Virginia. The ceremony will be at five o clock in the Episcopal Church in Roanoke on Wednesday January 26. Miss Stouffer, a graduate nurse, studied at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Attending from this area will be her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs Walter D Myers of this city.
Justice Department starts initial steps in probing alleged coal profiteering sold to the War Department last summer. Investigators were assembled and preliminary work began as officials said. Individuals who removed packages from a hall in the Faulkner Building are identified and face prosecution if not returned promptly.
New stock arrives at Grocery-Fresh Meats located at Corner Kent and Piccadilly Streets. Prices are reasonable and prompt service is promised by Allamong and Lineburg.
President Wilson can work two hours a day without fatigue, according to Rear Admiral Grayson his personal physician. He is not yet ready for a full day. Dr. Francis X. Dercum visited the White House, called in to refresh the assessment of the Executive's condition, and the President had one of his best days since illness.
Harry Starkey lies severely wounded in a Leesburg hotel after a savage knife attack. Neighbor William Lesser is jailed in Clarke county on charges of assault with intent to kill. The Friday stabbing near Rowland's store on the Blue Ridge mountains stems from an old feud. Lesser captured by Sheriff Smallwood and held for the grand jury. he offered no statement.
A few choice seats remain for Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore at the chamber of commerce venue. Tickets available now, limited seating.
John Spence dies after being injured while sawing wood at Strasburg Junction on Saturday afternoon. He was drawn into a running gasoline engine, severing an artery. Survived by his wife, three children, mother, two sisters, and three brothers. Knights of Pythias members led the funeral service at Strasburg.
Columbus Ohio Jan 10 Gov. Harry L Davis takes office at noon and names ex Gov Frank D Willis to fill the expired term of the president elect aiding was the first official act of the new administration.
Carload of 29 gauge galv roofing and corrugated iron sold at special reduced prices. Highest grade roofing materials advertised by John W. Rosenberger. Phone 72. Quality Blog. Material. 1-6-1p-6t.
Winchester Virginia man Sam Haines urges readers to join the Xmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The notice promotes banking offers and holiday savings, highlighting the 19-11 date reference and local banking promotions.
Congressman T. W. Harrison says he will answer Senator Paul’s charges about irregularities in the last election. He argues the same irregularities occurred in precincts carried by Paul. The Star will publish Paul’s charges and Harrison’s countercharges.
Mrs Sadie Nichols and her husband Alvin Haines were arrested after a street fight when three men allegedly lured Mrs Nichols toward an automobile. The husband tried to prevent her from entering the car and was attacked, with officers detaining all involved. A hearing was scheduled before Justice Worsley tonight at oclock.
A brief lunch promotion placed at 44 B Piccadilly St touts the best goods and fairest prices with the plea Patronize the American.
The American Woolen Company announced a 22 percent wage reduction applying to about 50 mills in New England New York and Pennsylvania starting next Monday. President William M Wood cited poor business conditions and said a return to normal operations could not yet be announced. Most mills have run with reduced staffs.
A letter from Thomas W. Mathews of 36 West Piccadilly St urges apple exporters to send abroad shipments for higher returns. The message also mentions local banks promoting Christmas clubs and savings plans with weekly additions and payouts.
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces a Christmas Savings Club offer inviting customers to enroll. The program emphasizes regular deposits and the bonus for year end savings growth and festive promotions.
Harry L. Davis, Republican of Cleveland, became Ohio's forty fifth governor today after taking the oath of office on the capitol steps. His swearing in came as a 17 gun salute echoed through Columbus and a large crowd gathered to witness the ceremony.
The United States reportedly decided to withdraw from further participation in the council of ambassadors in Europe. State Department officials declined comment, noting the government will not attend next week’s meeting of premiers where France and Britain will discuss enforcing Versailles terms affecting the Ruhr valley.
Marion Ohio January 10 President elect Harding planned six weeks of private life after resigning his Senate seat. William G Sharp of Ohio joined talks with Harding to map an association of national officials in conflict with the president. Col B W Galbraith Cincinnati national commander of the American Legion also called to discuss preparedness and soldier relief proposals.
NEW YORK Jan. 10 Represent a legalized met here to form a national board of control over boxing. Sessions will continue through Wednesday as boxing in all its ramifications is discussed. Tentative rules include a maximum $15 admission for title bouts and $10 for non title contests with champions required to defend titles at reasonable intervals.
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office for Allen Ball, a farmer, and Bettie Williams, both of Marlboro County.
Allen F. Kerns one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Kerns died Saturday afternoon at their North Kent street home from a complication of diseases. Funeral held at 2 PM at the house with Rev. W. M. Depp of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
London reports that conversations between Rev Michael O Flanagan and Premier Lloyd George over Irish peace have broken off and will not be resumed. Official sources say the outcome is not as satisfactory as hoped, though negotiations have not completely collapsed and O Flanagan will not take part in further exchanges.
Short interest limited early trading as stock market dealings pressed declines in shipping, steel, equipment, and copper stocks. Cracible steel and Mexican petroleum led a rally toward noon while express company shares rose to 4 points. British stocks showed strength amid demand and a high quotation of 8.67 dollars on Anglo American loan refunding prospects.
The piece praises a charity performance of Pinafore staged to aid Winchester Memorial Hospital. It commends the professional coaching and promises a polished amateur production with Virginia Lee Jones and Stonewall Jackson Smith in lead roles. It imagines audiences enjoying a lively chorus, period costumes, and telepathic stage chemistry.
Baltimore January 10 Gibbons condition improved enough to sit up for about two hours in a wheelchair at the episcopal residence. He walked about briefly, then fatigue set in and he passed the night. Physicians say he is improving though not yet fully recovered and his doctors have not allowed strenuous activity.
Roanoke Virginia endures a heavy snow event with roofs and structures failing under 18 inches of snow. Vehicular traffic halts as several buildings suffer collapses in the Roanoke area along with reported incidents in nearby White Post and Clarke County. Local crews work to clear streets and assess damage.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a religious context spanning all denominations and mentions many other items. The readable portion lacks clear entities, dates, or actions to specify a concrete event or outcome.
A Star reader notes live cattle on the hoof at 3 to 8 cents with no basis for a fair price. Hog prices quoted at 9.5 to 14 cents gross by dealers. Local meat dealers report retail fresh meat prices similar to Thursday, listing kettle rendered lard at 16 cents, beef cuts from 15 to 45 cents per pound, and lamb at 28 cents.
Optometrist William Kline advertises eye examinations at a hotel in Bert on Saturday January 14 and Sunday January 15 from 9 am. Ground lenses and molding available with guaranteed glasses priced to 25 dollars.
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