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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1920

Page

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Dutch Will Stand by Its Final Decision on Ex-Emperor Surrender

The Netherlands shows no change in stance rejecting extradition of former German emperor William I. Amsterdam believes allied notes may be political bluster and press expects no belligerent action. Premiers from Britain, France, and Italy may meet to steer the next move.

Associated Press WPHE Hague Netherlands Ambrongen William Germany Bentinck Castle Paris Great Britain France Italy Holland French Foreign Office Berlin London Rome

Bandits Hold Up Eisner Company Pay Roll

Three armed men attacked four Eisner Company employees on the factory grounds in Red Bank New Jersey and robbed them of twenty thousand dollars from the payroll.

Associated Press Red Bank N. J Sigmund Eisner Company

Protests Against Religious Representation in League of Nations

The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America protested to President Wilson and Secretary Lansing against official representation of any religious organization in the League of Nations. The group, representing 31 evangelical denominations with over 20 million communicants and at least 35 million supporters, urged exclusion of religious bodies from league affairs. No formal statement accompanied the protest.

Washington League of Nations Wilson Lansing Federal Council of Churches Today Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Eny

Public School vs Private School: Harvard results debated

The New York Times analysis notes Harvard records show public school graduates outpace private in scholarship and discipline while private schools excel in college entrance exam success. Public schools are praised for democracy and health programs, yet private tutelage boosts entrance rates.

New York Times Frederick County Winchester Harvard New England Yale Gordon Ser Ss Harvard University Leslie D. Kline Cambridge Mass H. W. Holmes Pimip Levy F. W. Gordon Harvard Division of Education Harvard Graduates Holmes Massachusetts

Petitions Out for Candidates in Democratic Primary

Voters are seeing petitions circulated by friends of candidates for mayor and Common Council for the April Democratic primary. C. Harry Hardy is the city chairman receiving petitions by February 6. Mayor Julian F Ward seeks re nomination and William W Glase also plans to run. First ward candidates include Hunter Grim Hable Baker Fultz and Anderson. three will be chosen. Second ward has no petitions yet but local parties plan a field for June 8 election in Winchester.

Friends of Candidates Mayor and Commons Council C. Harry Hardy Julian’ F. Ward Wwuliam W.glase Common Council Messrs. Hunter. B. Grim Herman H. Hable W. A. Baker W. L. Fultz C. R. Anderson Winchester

Tucker Voices Opposition to Woman's Suffrage in Assembly

Hon. Harry St. George Tucker argued against women's suffrage before the General Assembly in Richmond Virginia on January 22. His powerful speech drew hearty applause from Mr. Tucker and supporters in attendance.

Mr. Tucker Woman's Suffrage Richmond, Va Harry St. George Tucker General Assembly Tucker

Thief Steals Cash From Hotel Booth Pay Box

A thief broke into the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company's booth at Hotel Jack and stole the cash box containing several dollars. The robbery was found at daybreak when a hotel porter entered the booth to sweep up.

Chesappeake and Potomac Telephone Company Hotel Jack

Subscriptions Renewal Notice Plus Winter Apparel Sale

Notice warns subscriptions by mail must renew in January to obtain discount. Includes sale details for Winchester and Frederick County with blankets shirts gloves coats overcoats and shoes. Advertises first sale Saturday at 9 am and a Little Joe's mid season clearance of men s shoes at Huntsberry s.

THE Evening Star Winchester Frederick County Aemen’s Huntsberry

Services Held Tomorrow at Farmers and Merchants Bank

Funeral servicesare scheduled for tomorrow Sunday at 11 o clock in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building on the second floor. The notice provides location and time for the service.

Farmers and Merchants ‘National Bank

Meg's Bible Class Chooses United Through Love

The Grace Lutheran Church Meg's Bible Class adopts a lesson emphasizing unity through love over selfishness. Attend Sunday morning at 9 30 to see how it works.

Grace Lutheran Church

Reformed Church Services Announced

The Holy Communion will be administered at the 11 o clock service. Worship and preaching at 7 30 p m with the subject Will the labor of your hands abide Young people’s society at 6 30 p m Sunday school 9 45 a m All services invite attendance at the stated times.

Young People's Society

Army Goods Sale Opens Today with Deep Discounts

A big sale of army surplus starts today and runs one week. Highlights include OD pants priced at 108 dollars, plus blankets comforts shirts overcoats gloves leggings and blouses. ENO store promotes limited stock and bargain values.

O. D ENO

Reed Attacks Hoover in Senate Charge

Senator Reed of Missouri leveled a sharp attack on Herbert Hoover charging him as a go between Colonel House and British officials before U S entry. He called Hoover close to the British government and urged senators to move a resolution to investigate the claim.

Washington Herbert Hoover Colonel House United States Reed Missouri Senate Mieervet

Old Anneke Jans swindle revived in New York

A revival of the Anneke Jans land inheritance swindle circulates letters claiming heirs to a vast estate including the Woolworth Building site and Wall Street. Recipients are asked to pay legal expenses and provide assets. The schemes cite a Trinity Church ownership and fake newspaper clippings as proof.

Associated Press INEW Woolworth Trinity Church Wall Street Anneke Jans Kickerbocker Trinnity Church District Attorney's Office

Portuguese Take U S Gar Names

Washington reports that the State Department warned American auto makers of danger of piracy of car names in Portugal. Silva Carmo of Oporto has registered six American car names and applied for 35 more, threatening to bar use of those names in Portugal without royalties.

Associated Press Washington State Department Silva- Carmo Oporto Portugal

Switchmen to Demand Pay Increase in Feb Meeting

International president Heberling of the Switchmen's Union of North America says a meeting is set for Tuesday February 3 with Director General Hines to discuss pay raises for switchmen. He will be accompanied by a committee of general chairmen.

Buppais Eeberling Switchmen’s Union of North America Hines Heberling

Snow and Colder Weather Next Week

Weather Bureau forecast for the North and Middle Atlantic states predicts cold weather with frequent snowstorms through most of the week starting Monday, extending into midweek. Also notes a used tractor sale: I. H. C. Titan tractor in excellent condition from Massey Bros. City ip-tt.

Mershington Jan The Weather Bureau North Middle Atlantic Massey Bros

Poultry Expert Miss Hodsden Set for County Visit

Miss Bessie Hodsden new Virginia poultry specialist will visit Frederick County on January 26 27 and 28 to address home demonstration clubs and discuss poultry topics for the January study program. She will tour schools with poultry clubs and speak at White Hall Welltown Stephens City and Grimes homes with visits in mornings.

Bessie Hodsden Virginia Frederick County Miss Hodsden Miss. Hodsden Cornell University Teakle White Hall Walter Adams Welltown Alfred Wright Stephens City Grimes Taylor

Bean Power Sprayer Promises Faster Orchard Spraying

The Bean Power Sprayer with high pressure carries two spray guns and ample capacity. Manufactured since 1883, it combines top ideas in this line. Winchester Orchard Supply Co. Inc. lists a temporary office at 42 Rouss Ave, City aptf.

Winchester Orchard Supply Co., Inc Rouss Ave City Aptf

Fears Reds May Confiscate Goods In Russian Trade Plan

The State Department sent inquiries to allied governments to learn how they would implement resuming trade with Russia via cooperative societies without dealing with Soviet authorities. Officials doubt success but want to aid trade with Russians if Bolshevik recognition is avoided and goods are not confiscated to boost Soviet power.

Associated Press Washington State Department Russia

Sedition bill urged before House rites committee

Representative Blanton of Texas and Representative Davey of Ohio urged anti sedition legislation before the House rites committee. Blanton attacked President Gownipers of the American Federation of Labor for opposing the measure and charged the Department of Labor with malfeasance in handling the bill.

Associated Press Wallington House Blanton Texas Davey Demoocrat Ohio Gownipers American Federation of Labor Department of Labor

Republicans Hold Informal Conference on Peace Treaty

Senate Republicans met informally in Washington to discuss the peace treaty amid protests against further compromises. Senator Johnson of California and Senator Borah of Idaho warned of possible defection, as Leader Lodge summoned restraint groups to his office to review the situation.

Associated” Press Washington Jan Uiet Johhson Caffornia Borah Idaho Senator_ Ledge Jotmaon

Former Presiding Elder Beverly Bond Dies in Baltimore

Funeral services for the Rev. Dr. Beverly W. Bond will be held at Caernarvon Methodist Church in Baltimore at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be private in Druid Ridge Cemetery. Bond, born September 5, 1845, served as presiding elder in Winchester district for two decades and was the first principal of Randolph-Macon College. He authored three theological books and was a longtime Baltimore pastor and trustee of the college. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and children Beverly Jr., Franel a, William, Helen, and Mrs. Frederick H. Baugh.

Beverly W. Bond Baker Street Baltimore Caernarvon Methodist Episcopal Church South Baker Street Fultoth Avenue Druid Ridge Bond Winchester Southern Methodist Church White Hart Harford County Stuart's County Methodist Episcopal Church, South Maryland Virginia Randolph-Macon College Front Royal General Extension Board The Methodist Church, South John Wesley Dr. Rand Elizabeth Liumaten Georgetown Dd. C Beverly W. Bond, Jr Purdue University Ind Franela M. Bond Poughkeensie N. Y William Lumston Bond New York City Helen Bond Frederick H. Baugh Catonavitte

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Savings Ad

An old bank ad invites readers to seek Seekee tink totendure or patrons to call and receive one while highlighting savings.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Clothing Needed For Two Children

Captain Van Egmond of the Salvation Army appeals to The Star for clothing aid for two children, ages 14 and 8, whose mother cannot provide. Donations of clothing and shoes are requested to be left with the Salvation Army after a thorough inquiry deemed the case highly deserving.

van Egmond Salvation Army Arete Cdeservine Aielsti van Eg¢mond

Insurance Ad Urges Mindful Coverage For Family

A vintage plea from LACY & ARTHUR urges readers to insure for their wife and children's sake. The message argues it is selfish to risk leaving dependents in poverty and emphasizes providing for loved ones after death.

Lacy & Arthur, General Insurance

Salvation Army Services Sunday in Court House Auditorium

Captain and Mrs Van Egmond lead Salvation Army services in the Court House Auditorium this Sunday. Sunday School at 2 36 p m and a song service at 3 50 p m followed by a meeting on the topic Tomorrow. Over 100 attended last Sunday with seven conversions. All welcome to attend the services.

van Egmond Salvation Army Court House Fiveryone Sons Cor

Stockholders Meeting For Shenandoah Valley Bank

Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester Virginia calls a special stockholders meeting for February 3 at 11 o clock. The purpose is to consider increasing the bank's capital stock. W M G Hardy cashier announces the notice.

Stockholders Meeting Shenandoah “Valley -National - Bank Winchester Wmg. Hardy

Flu spreads across many sections in wave of cases

The AP report from Chicago notes new influenza and pneumonia cases rising in many areas. New York totals soared while Chicago faced more than 2 000 new cases per day and a high death toll as health officials warned the contagion could continue.

Chicago Jenka Pnewmonia New York Tafluensa Washington Fan Public Service Eradual Nerva Surgsoda Gower Blue Kahnas City O Lake Cie An Francisco Inonnecticut Oklahoma

Ashes Ordered On Icy City Sidewalks

City officials notify property owners to sprinkle ashes or dust on walkways when sidewalks are icy. Mayor Ward directs residents to treat sidewalks to prevent slips and falls.

Ward

Motors Dominate Opening Session With Mixed Gains

New York January 24 stock market activity showed General Motors advancing while Ford lagged. Popular gear oils and shippings posted noticeable gains as central motors recovered from prior losses. About 400000 shares changed hands in a strong close.

Associated Press York Motors Central Motors

Pneumonia Fatal To Rev. Dr Brady

Yonkers New York January 24 The Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady renowned author and bishop dies of pneumonia at age about seventy five The obituary notes he was born in America and spent years in religious service Local notice references sale bills and official notices connected to the event and its publicity

The Associated Press Yonkers, N Cyrus Townsend Brady Eynin Jmecumonia Se Brady Aifechangs Pat

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