Great Powers Mobilize to Avert War in Manchuria
Great powers led by Britain France and the United States seek to ease tensions in Manchuria under the Kellogg pact. China and Russia warn they will resist invasion while pursuing peace, and American minister MacMurray delays his return as BriandStimson efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manchuria
China
Russia
Great Britain
France
United States
Briand
Washington
Claudel
State Department
Stimson
Moscow
Jan Rudzukow
Council of Commissars
Soviet Union
Tass
Rresia
Peiping
Pograntchinaya
Special July Rates Offered by Mall and Carrier
The Evening Star notes a promotion with $3 per year in advance by mall and $4 per year in advance by carrier. Readers encouraged to act now to save the discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Star
Patriotic Sons Host Twin State Association Meeting
In Whitacre Virginia near Whitacre the Patriotic Sons hosted the Twin State Association with over 250 attendees. Washington Camp officers were elected for the next year and a speakers program featured state and regional leaders followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Washington Camp
Patriotic Lone of America
Twin- State Association
W.W. X. Arye
Charles Town
W. Va
H. C. MecAboy
Brucetown
Lester Dailey
C. K. Grubbs
Berryville
L. L. Trahan
Winchester
C. A. Helvestine
Roger Manuel
FE. E. Adame
Richmond
J. O. Krause
E. L. Alger
A. C. Nelson
Order
Virginia
Ella Lloyd
West Virginia
A. M. Bland
Labor Minister Faces Deadlock In Cotton Industry
Margaret Bondfield British minister of labor faced a new deadlock as half a million workers rejected a 12.12 percent wage cut. A 140 delegate meeting representing workers and employers at the Ministry of Labor in London collapsed immediately as employers refused to withdraw the wage order effective July 29 before negotiations. The session was secret and no labor ministry officials attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Eng
Margaret Bondfield
Miss Bondfield
Ministry of Labor
London
Labor Ministry
Utilities Company Secures Gas Franchise in Harrisonburg
Consumers Utilities Company, operating plants at Staunton and Winchester, won the Harrisonburg gas franchise for 505 dollars in a city council meeting. Work begins immediately with a target to have the system running by Christmas and an expenditure between 200000 and 250000 dollars. This marks Harrisonburg’s first private utility franchise alongside municipal electric and water services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Utilities Company
Staunton
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Americans Win Right To Play For Davis Cup
In Berlin on July 20 the United States defeated Germany in doubles 9-11 6-2 6-4 6-3. The win earns a Davis Cup challenge round against France, with Charles Van Pyn and Wilmer Allison delivering the breakthrough after a slow start. This marks the fifth straight France United States meeting in the challenge round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
America
United States
Germany
Daniel Prenn
Hans Moldenhaur
France
Charles van Pyn
Wilmer Allison
Miller's Drug Sundries Prominent North Main Store Ad
Local ad recalls Geo. F. Miller's old stand at 107 North Main Street offering medicines sick room supplies chemicals toilet articles and a general line of drug sundries. July only reduced pay now save discount promotion appears in The Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
Geo. F. Miller
North Main St
Miller’s
Settlement Ends Bowlin Deaths Case In Frederick Court
An order in Frederick County Circuit Court releases Charles P. McVicar and Howard Fauver from further liability for the deaths of Frank C. Bowlin and Mae Bowlin. The settlement arises after an insurance payout of 290.68 for each funeral, and notes the truck was used for a pleasure trip by Fauver, with disputed fault and unprobable damages recovery. The court approved the compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Charles P. McVicar
Howard Fauver
Frank C. Bowlin
Mae Bowlin
Valley Pike
McVicar
Fauver
B and B Shows Close Engagement In This City Tonight
The B and B Shows, sponsored by Winchester Park Association, perform at City Park grounds tonight. Last chance to enjoy amusements, rides, and concessions as improvements hoped for by the committee may begin soon. Public urged to attend to boost the association treasury. Shows operate from 2 p.m. sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Winchester Park Association
Park Association
Stock Market Rises on Selective Bull Session
In New York on July 20 a selective bull market formed during a brief trading session. Rail, utility, steel and merchandising shares climbed to new highs while motor issues lagged. Despite fewer traders on summer holidays, trading was fairly heavy for a mid summer half holiday session with about 1,500,000 shares changing hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Fugitive Keckley Returned to Woodstock Jail
Liyod Keckley of Harrisonburg one of four youths who escaped Shenandoah county jail on May 29 is back in Woodstock prison after arrest in Baltimore. Sheriff G Luther Sheetz pursued him. Alfred Kennedy remains at large. Lester Strasnider and Bernard Kinghan were recaptured and sentenced to six months more on top of house-breaking penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liyod Keckley
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Baltimore
G. Luther Sheetz
Keckley
Alfred Kennedy
Lester Strasnider
Strasburg
Bernard Kinghan
New Market
Apples Wanted for Packing House and Bulk Delivery
Glaze and Hurst in Winchester Virginia advertise purchasing early apples daily and later varieties on trees or for bulk delivery. Cash buyers phone 840 and 819. July 18, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Hurst
Winchester
Professor B. F. Sine Dies at 64 in Winchester
Prof B F Sine noted educator and bank cashier dies at home 702 Virginia Avenue after long sarcoma illness. He taught in Reliance and Gore high schools, later worked at Capon Valley Bank and Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester. Survived by second wife Beall Garvin and son Paul Line along with several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Sine
Virginia Avenue
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Professor Sine
F. J. Sine
High View
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley
Reliance
Warren County
Gore
Professor Line
Capon Valley Bank
Wardensville
Winchester
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Kern
Beall Garvin
Calvin Garvin
Paul Line
Washington, D. C
George Sine
Waynesville
Ohio
L. D. Sine
Cairnsbrook
A. T. Sine
Kaw City
Owla
C. R. Sine
Chicago
J. E. Eaton
Highview
Hoover Considers Diplomatic Posts at Virginia Camp
President Hoover, at Rapidan River fishing preserve in Madison Virginia, weighs filling vacant diplomatic posts. Secretary Stimson accompanies him and they discuss Sino Russian issues and State Department budget. Stimson begins return trip to Washington after an overnight visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madison
Hoover
Rapidan River
Stimson
State Department
Washington
Yard Party Benefit at Kernstown M. E. Church Lawn
A yard party fundraiser will be held on the Kernstown Methodist Church lawn Wednesday July 24. The Epworth League hosts the event and invites the public to attend for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown M. E
Church Lawn
Epworth League
Clerk Requires Papers In Court Files Before Decrees
Frederick County Circuit Court ordered that no order or decree be entered unless the suit papers are physically in the clerk's custody. The practice of submitting orders outside the file has left about 500 decrees without corresponding papers, scattered in lawyers' offices. The new rule directs the clerk to withhold entry until the file is in the clerk's office for proper filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Brush Pile Fire on Apartment Roof
Firefighters were called just before 2 PM after an alarm from East Piccadilly Street. A pile of trash on a flat tin roof beside the Commercial Hotel caught fire but was extinguished with no property damage.
Mystery Man Reported To Hold Million in Jersey Bank
Creditors of Milton B H Quimby learned via Clarke Brothers private bank that Quimby has one million dollars in safe deposit boxes in New Jersey. Dr Rita E Dunlevy, a creditor, said Quimby traveled with a postal inspector and holds the keys. Federal officials said the boxes will be opened after the keys are delivered to Quimby and the inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Milton BH. Quimby
Mystery
Clarke Brothers
Quimby
New Jersey
Rita E. Dunlevy
Dr. Dunlevy
American Legion High Medal Awarded to Judge Landis
The American Legion presented its distinguished service medal to Judge Kenesaw M. Landis, baseball commissioner, in Chicago on July 20. He was the third American to receive the award after General John J. Pershing and Admiral Robert E. Coontz, with nine foreigners also honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
The
American Legion
Kenesaw M. Landis
Paul V. McNutt
Landis
John J. Pershing
Robert E. Coontz
Meeting Postponed of A G Jones Woolen Mills Stockholders
The meeting of the preferred stockholders of A G Jones Woolen Mills Corp scheduled for Tuesday July 23 has been postponed to a later date. No notice will be given. John I Sloat signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G Jones
Woolen Mills Corp
John I. Sloat
Lutherans celebrate Virginia Synod centennial in Woodstock
The Lutheran Synod of Virginia marks 100 years with July 23 24 1929 events at Emanuel Church Woodstock led by Rev J P Derrick and Rev J A Morehead featuring historical addresses and visits from clergy across Virginia and neighboring states. The observance recalls the 1829 organization in Woodstock and the 1879 Jubilee Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Woodstock
Virginia Synod
Virginia
Shenandoah Herald
Richards
M. Coffman
Elizabeth
John and
Mary Magdaline Kneisley
Kneisley
Woodstock Church
J. A. Morehead
D. D
National Lutheran Council
New York City
Air rum banner captured with 14 cases of liquor
Detroit police seized a rum running aircraft near New Boston when it landed after daylight. Fourteen cases of liquor were recovered and pilot Howard Golyard, 32, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to possession and transportation. Six men in two cars waiting at the field were arrested but released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
New Boston
Howard Golyard
Canada
County Schoolhouse Auction Ordered in Gainesboro District
The Locust Grove schoolhouse in Gainesboro district is to be sold at auction. No reason is given in the court order for offering the property for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Locust Grove
Gainesboro
Pleaded Guilty To Stealing a Watch
William Snowden, colored, faced multiple charges this week after a carnival theft. Earlier freed for lack of evidence, a watch was found in his room. He pleaded guilty to the timepiece theft and awaits grand jury action in September. He also faces a three month assignment on the state convict road force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Snowden
Massie
Snowden
Corporation Court
Special Prices on Coolmor Porch Shades at Moling and Cather
Moling and Cather advertise special prices on Coolmor porch shades and summer merchandise. Limited stock and seasonal discounts promote outdoor living products for the warm months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolmor
Moling & Cather's
Minority Makes A Move In Bankruptcy In Federal Court
Judge McDowell postponed the hearing on the Jones Woolen Mills petition to October 28. AChicago Wool Company president A Copeland posted 2000 bond for his appearance in Corporation Court tied to a grand jury case, while a bankruptcy petition was filed in Harrisonburg by minority stockholders. Stockholders meeting was called off and a reorganization plan was proposed to transfer preferred stock to creditors, with a path to pay debts, then swap to common stock and restart operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Copeland
Chicago Wool Company
Corporation
Arthur Jones Woolen Mille Company
Copeland
Winchester
Harry Rhern
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Jones Woolen Mille Company
Mit
It. 16
Democrats Begin Organizing For Tariff Contests
Washington July 19 Democrats began organizing for the Senate floor contest over the tariff. Eight Democratic finance committee members met in Senator Simmons of North Carolina’s office to assign debate groups and topics. A clash loomed over a tariff on hides and shoes with Senator Borah deeming these goods should stay on the free list and proposing live animals as the duty base for farmer benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Borah
Idaho
Mr. Mapp To Speak In Winchester July 26
Former Virginia governor candidate G Walter Mapp will speak in Winchester on Friday July 26. A letter to Miss Emma Howard Wight notes the hour and place to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Walter Mapp
Virginia
Winchester
Mapp
Emma Howard Wight
Public Sale Notices for T. Sencindiver Estate Admr Sencindiver
Public auction of household goods listed under D H Sencindiver administrator of the estate of T i Sencindiver deceased. Details inside. Auction date and location appear in the interior notice.
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MacMurray
Peking
Shanghai
Harbin
Patriotic Sons
Utilities Company
WE All
Riuma Richhon
Iit
Mellwatne
Eddie Goss
Bill Ritenour
Bowlin
B.F. Sine
Virginia Camp
Jersey
J. P. Derrick
Dy’ Do, D
Roanoke
Ralem
LU. D
Columbia, D. C
Air Rum Banner
Minority
McDowell
Federal Court
Winchester Wholesale Gro. Corp
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