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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
5
In Washington on July 13 coal operators and railway executives met to plan winter supplies for the northwest. Plans proposed to shorten mileage and set up a zone system were rejected, as many would interfere with existing contracts. A New York conference with operators is planned to seek a workable method.
A 150 man detachment of American sailors has been ordered to Peking to reinforce the American legation guard of 275 marines as a precaution against potential revolutionary hostilities. Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves reports to the Navy Department and will confer with the American minister. his flagship Huron along with three destroyers are at Takow, about 100 miles from Peking.
In Takio the lower house rejected a universal suffrage measure by 166 to 283 after opposition introduction. The vote ends the attempt, with the opposition bill defeated and no immediate path to reform.
By authority of a deed of trust dated August 21 1912 and amended in 1917 Edward Jefferson and Lavinia Jefferson owners a 36 acre tract three miles east of Winchester with dwelling house outbuildings and orchard. Terms include one third cash sale day with two bonds for two thirds due in one and two years at 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. R Gray Williams trustee. T-14-4w.
White Post notes report visits and gatherings. Residents and visitors include Mr. G. C. Meade at Riverton, Mr. and Mrs. George Ginn in town, the Bryarly home guests, Miss Irene Jennings in Roanoke, and several others from Martinsburg Canton Baltimore Washington and Front Royal.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia the case of Gordon Thornton and heirs of Matthew Burwell seeks partition of real estate or its sale and division of proceeds. Nonresident defendants R S Thornton and Sallie French must appear within ten days after publication to protect their interests. Publication ordered in The Evening Star for four weeks and notices mailed by the Clerk to nonresidents.
A fragmented note surveys amber beads prized in ancient and modern times. It notes bead perfume when heated, a wedding eve gift from mother to daughter, and mentions Egyptian origins and delicate embroidery crafts.
Schedule notices list multiple train numbers and routes from Berryville to Bristol Williamson Shenandoah Roanoke Philadelphia New York and Washington. Includes Pullman sleepers parlor cars and connections to Memphis Winston-Salem Hagerstown and Philadelphia with the general passenger agents listed.
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