Advance Seen in Steel Stock After Court Ruling
The Justice Department would not comment but expects the government to take the steel trust case to the Supreme Court after a court decision that the United States Steel Corporation is not a trust. In New York 28,000 shares traded, common stock rising from 62 to 64 and later to 4 5 8 on the day, with preferred steel also advancing as other stocks climbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Department of Justice
Steel Trust
Supreme Court
Todd
Gregory
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Famous Actress Miss Marie Mayer Visits Winchester
Miss Marie Mayer of Oberammergau Bavaria arrived last night to spend time in Winchester as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kern on Fairmont Avenue. Star of the world famous Passion Play, Mayer has long acted in the production and recently portrayed Mary Magdalene. She came to the United States to lecture on the Passion Play and has spoken in major cities. From Winchester she will travel to Chicago and then to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Mayer
Oberammergau
Bavaria
Winchester
Harry R. Kern
Fairmont Avenue
Miss Mayer
Mary Magdalene
United States
Chicago
San Francisco
Valley Pike Wins Crowder Damage Suit at Harrisonburg
After a ten day trial the jury found in favor of Valley Turnpike Company over Mrs James B Crowder administratrix for the death of James B Crowder in the June 17 crash south of New Market. The verdict shifts all costs to the Crowder estate. Two related suits remain pending against the Valley Turnpike Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Crowder
Crowder
Harrisonburg
Valley Turnpike Company
Turnpike Company
Haas
The
New Market
Crowler
Valley Turnpike
Messrs
Baggage Law Triggers Protests by Travelers
Winchester travelers and others protest a new baggage declaration rule requiring payment of 10 cents per every dollar over 100 for luggage valued at 100 or more. Rail officials expect lighter luggage as the Cummins amendment enforces the rule across the rail system with Interstate Commerce Commission oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
Big Reduction Of All Summer Millinery At Miss Kremers
Important meeting tonight of Sarah Zane Fire Company at 8 o'clock. Large attendance urged. ROY B. POTTS, Sec'y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kremers
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Roy B. Potts
Sec’y
Carolina Banker Delights In Shenandoah Valley Visit
Mr. J. D. Arthur cashier of Merchants and Planters National Bank of Union South Carolina visits Linden Farm with Mrs. Arthur and their son Milter Arthur. They travel toward West Point Military Academy where son J. D. Arthur Jr. is a member of the class of 1915. Arthur praises Winchester Shenandoah Valley scenery and may pursue a Supreme Court appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Arthur
Merchants and Planters’ National Bank of Union
S. C
Army seeks 1000 horses for cavalry and artillery use
Auction style notices call for four to nine year old straight gaited riding horses and sturdy two to three year planters. Inspectors will tour Lexington Staunton Cave Station Harrisonburg Monterey Headwater West Augusta New Market Luray Woodstock Strasburg Winchester Berryville Charlestown W Va with dates mid June through June 11 offering liberal cash paid by grade of horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fairfield
Staunton
Dick Ashby
Cave Station
Harrisonburg
Barker
Monterey
McDowell
Headwater
West Augusta
Company 1 Back From the Reunion Parade Return
Captain Robert Y Conrad and Company 1 of the Second Virginia Regiment returned to Winchester this afternoon after marching in the monster parade in Richmond for the United Confederate Veterans reunion. Officers and men enjoyed the trip despite rain. They will parade again for memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Robert Y. Conrad
Richmond
United Confederate Veterans
Winchester
Strasburg Junction
Southern Railway
Log Cabin City Hall Plaza Event Announces June 6 1951
Mrs. Bessie King of Washington arrives in town this afternoon with notes of Spring Gardens in a report about the Log Cabin City Hall Plaza event set for June 6 1951. The item references prominent locals and a social visit amid community plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie King
Washington
Robert Smith
Spring Gardens
Rivers Falling After Deluge but Potomac Still Runs High
Harpers Ferry reports show Potomac and Shenasloah rivers dropping quickly as rainfall subsides. Locals note flood risks eased though Potomac below Harpers Ferry remains loud and visible, with auto routes resuming and few delays, while isolated rural damage and lumber losses are reported near Warm Springford and Capon Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
Shenasloah
Actress Improves After Railroad Yard Accident
Miss O Rear of the Bullock vaudeville company suffered bruises and a back injury when bumped against a car seat in railroad yards at Washington yesterday. She is improved and in her hotel apartment and expected to perform tonight or tomorrow under Empier Theater management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss O'Rear
Bullock Vaudeville Company
Aga
Washington
8Hlon
Empier Theate
Orrow
Mr. Boyce Back Home After Injury
Friends learn Frederick County man H. B. P. Boyce has improved and left Memorial Hospital to return home near town. He was kicked on the head by a mule several weeks ago and severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BP. Boyce
Frederick County
Memorial
Boyce
Boy Baby Born in James B. Daniel Home
Mr and Mrs James B Daniel welcomed a baby with family friends congratulating them on the arrival. The notice notes the birth and nearby well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Daniel
Friendship Readies For Confederate Memorial Parade
The Friendship Fire Company held its monthly meeting and planned attendance at the Confederate memorial exercises in Stonewall Cemetery tomorrow. Uniforms will be worn, with the Middle town Cornet Band to escort and provide music. The company will display its horses, hose wagon, and steam engine in the procession, with all uniformed members to meet at the engine house by 10 o'clock tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Stonewall Cemetery
Middletown Cornet
Families from Harrisonburg Hanover Wardensville Attend Fort Loudoun Finals
Mr. C. H. Brunk and party from Harrisonburg Virginia traveled to Winchester for the Fort Loudoun Seminary finals and returned with their daughters. Dr. R. E. B. Lee and daughter from Wardensville West Virginia and H. M. Rudisill with party from Hanover Pennsylvania attended with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Brunk
Harrisonburg
H. M. Rudisill
Hanover
R. EB. Lee
Wardensville
W. Va
Winchester
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Rummage Sale At 109 W Water St Saturday
A rummage sale at 109 West Water Street on Saturday June 6 runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items include furniture clothing and more. Proceeds support local community programs.
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Water St
Citizens Band Concert Tonight at County Court House
Weather permitting the Citizens Band directed by Miller Jenkins performs an open air concert this evening at 8:30 in front of the county court house. The program includes marches overtures waltzes and a special request piece. The band meets at 10:30 tomorrow to take part in Confederate memorial exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Band
County Court House
Miller Jenkins
Neutral ships torpedoed as war expands across seas
Two neutral steamers the Lappland and Salvador were torpedoed by German submarines off Scotland and Peterhead. Salvador captain says crew evacuated within five minutes and the submarine refused to honor neutrality. Lappland crew and four women passengers landed at Peterhead. Concurrent dispatches report Austrian regiments slaughtered, 4,000 prisoners taken, and Galician fortress surrender amid growing combats near Przemysl and Lemberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Lerwick
Sand
England
Boata
Lappland
Peterhead
London
Petrograd
Przemysl
War Office
Baura
Poland
San
Rudnick
Berlin
the Hague
Lemberg
Mackensen
Linsingen
Medyka
Emissary Plans to Deliver Facts to Kaiser
President Wilson prepared a brief note asking Germany whether it will follow humane maritime principles. Count von Bernstorff will visit Berlin to convey U S views on submarine policy and the Lusitania case. The German envoy seeks safe conduct and may delay Germany's response while delivering a memorandum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Berlin
Count von Bornetorff
William
United States
Count von
Saauer Oo
Count von Bernstorff
Mary Bryan
Gerard
State Department
Williams Earns Favor in Harrisonburg Visit
R Gray Williams chief counsel for the Valley Turnpike Company returned to Winchester yesterday after defending the turnpike in the Crowder salt case in Circuit Court. He made a favorable impression with his learned courtesy and won many friends during his stay in Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray. Williams
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Winchester
Turnpike
Crowder
Harrisonburg
Williams
Mexican Leaders Note Delivered to Carranza and Villa
President Wilson's Mexican note has been delivered to Carranza and provisional president Garcia. Consul Silliman notified the state department of the delivery and did not state how it was received. A copy was sent to General Villa but may not have been delivered due to interrupted communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Carranza
Garcia
Silliman
State Department
General Villa
Hatshay to dollar at Miss Cline's sea sipat
Hatshay sells for a dollar at Miss Cline's, with sea Sipat mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatshey
Byrd to Attend Federal Court in Western District
United States District Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd arrives in town to represent the government at the regular term of the United States District Court in Richmond. The session opens Wednesday at the federal building in that city, under Judge Henry Clay MeDowell of Lynchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
Amherst
Byrd
Harris
United” ‘Sta
Virginis
Henry Clay
Me Dowell
Lynchburg
Automobile Targaine and Touring Cars for Sale
Classified notice lists vehicle models with prices including a passenger overland touring car at 375 dollars and a four passenger four cylinder Mustang cat at 126 dollars, indicating a local auto dealer inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matwell
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U. 8, Steel Corporation
Valley Pike
Crowder Death
Wblte
Carolina Banker
Supreme Court of Are
Barker's
Fred L. Glaize
Harpers Perry
Crooks
Ali
Rea. D.” Glaize
Winchester Lumber Cealer
Springford
DeHaven
Hogue Creek
Maynard Foreman
Ashby Ornsdorff
Glaize
Capon Bridge
Mr. Orndorff
MR. Boyce
Friendship
Citizens
George Rosemans
Hazel March
al Hayes
Waltz
Brooks
James Harris
Vescue
Charley Rouss Fire Company
John H. Sea, Jr
H. J. Baker
Court- House Plaza
Augar Langley
Brunswick, Md
Retatree
Wire
Admiralty
Merchantman
Salvador
Kaiser
U. S
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