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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1934
Page
4
Divine Tenney of New York and Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta are listed as national advertising representatives. The notice outlines their roles across major media markets and emphasizes regional coverage for national campaigns.
A devotional line reflects the speaker’s plea for God’s aid and timely deliverance. The verse asserts dependence on the Lord as helper and savior, expressing humility and trust in divine provision.
The piece reflects on Benjamin Franklin's 1734 Almanack and the broad esteem he earned by his diverse contributions to American life. It notes his public roles from postmaster to diplomat, his impact on thrift and daylight saving, and the lasting relevance of his maxims as commemorations unfold in 1934.
Baltimore Sun reports Somerset county authorities pursue a cautious path to prevent further lynching amid Brumbley murder case. Officials and responsible citizens attempt to balance justice with public safety while condemning mob violence.
Thrift Week honors Benjamin Franklin as a thrift pioneer begun during World War II under Treasury guidance and continued as a peace effort. It notes Franklin's birthday as part of the date, and references multilingual Switzerland with German predominance and French Italian Roman.
The Sun urges higher officials and responsible citizens to review the record and reveal that lynching and burning Negroes does not stop crime. The piece argues for dethroning the mob and restoring court authority through lawful process.
At noon in Penn Station New York a blackout spreads to the Long Island Rail Road area. Fire alarms sound as 500 workers race to repair the outage causing darkness and confusion for afternoon commuters seeking routes home.
Max Krol is jailed in New York awaiting requisition papers after being indicted for embezzlement. Crawford confesses to the double murder of Mrs Illsley and her maid to Commonwealth Richard John Galleher in Boson. George A. Samsell dies at 79 in Stephens City. J Hillyard Boise becomes Harrisonburg police chief succeeding Frank L Dovel. Men’s Shop Inc with D D Crenshaw as president opens today.
During the Jutland engagement in World War I the British armored cruiser Black Prince, 18 500 tons with more than 800 officers and men aboard, vanished with no survivors. A lone lifebuoy marked where wreckage lay, revealing the ship's fate.
Walter Lippman argues the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 grants permanent currency power to the President and Treasury, urging a temporary grant with a lasting public body to manage money. He warns of unchecked executive control, proposes a High Court of Finance with long terms, and stresses justice and independent oversight in monetary policy.
Precipitation for the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. shows none. January to date totals 0.91 inches, year to date 0.91. The Winchester Laboratory reports average yearly rainfall 34.71 inches based on 21 years of data and monthly averages ranging from 2.15 to 3.81 inches across the year.
A fly mimics bees to enter bumble bee nests and feed from their stores without working. It is accepted by the bees as a family member, blending in through resemblance and behavior.
Inspector Gorgeret confronts a revealed mix up as Antoinine Gautier claims to be not Clara. She provides boarding house details and timelines tying to Big Paul’s knifing and Raoul’s escape plot, prompting police to verify her whereabouts at Deux Pigeons.
The American Legion and Northern Virginia Power Co. led Winchester bowling with 9 0 and 7 2 records as they prepare a three game series next week. Harvest O Sullivan topped the night with 136, Boone 133, while the pole climbers posted a 649 team game and Legionaires 622. Next week’s schedule includes NV Power vs Legion and Coca Cola vs Kiwanis on Winchester alleys.
The column compares Argentina’s 19th century peso readjustment to possible US dollar changes and cites how Argentina fixed 44 centavos per peso. It then reflects on Chicago Tribune front pages from 1861 to 1895 as lessons for understanding future monetary shifts.
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