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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1924

Page

7

If We Knew A Hundred Year Habits We Wouldn’t Do Them

The passage ponders that even with knowledge of long life habits many would ignore them. It suggests human behavior tends toward neglecting health rules despite awareness.

Farm Relief Bills Lost In Scramble

June 8. Congress adjourned without enacting any direct aid for farmers. The farm bloc shifted to the Bursum bill offering an export bounty of cents a bushel on wheat and products as an emergency measure. Senator Norbeck pressed for a vote, but debates and parliamentary blocks prevented action before adjournment.

Washin Henator Norbeck South Dakota House Senate 8 Nation Norbeck

Lowden Declines Vice President Candidacy

Former Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois refuses the Republican nomination for vice president. In a statement from Oregon Illinois he says he can do more for the country through his current farm organization work. He notes his retirement from national office three years ago and his belief agriculture must be organized to advance.

Chicago Frank O. Lowden Ilinois Oregon Ill Lowden Coolidge

Japanese Investigate Row At Dance In Tokio

Japanese foreign office will conduct a full investigation into the demonstration at a dance in the Imperial Hotel. Officials regret the pandemonium that caused two American women to faint and note the protest targeted Japanese perceived as indulging with foreigners.

Associated Press Tokio Imperial Hotel London Morning Post Daily Telegraph Hakodatsh Japan Army Reservists’ Associaton United States

Recent Cases in Police Court Sat. Night

The following cases were disposed of in police court Saturday night. Robert Luttrell drunk and disorderly eight dollar fine two dollars costs. Joe Ransom three dollars and costs. Horace McKinster ten dollars and costs. J W Fahnestock ten dollars and costs and ten days in jail. G M Harkins ten dollars and costs. J B Fry three dollars and costs all charged with intoxication. Robert Taylor impersonating an officer ten dollars and costs. Walter S Kern fifty dollar fine and three days in jail operating car under the influence of liquor.

Robert Luttrell Joe Ransom Horace McKinster J. W. Fahnestock G. M. Harkins J. 8. Fry Robert Taylor Walter S. Kern

Veteran Drummer Receives Medal for Long Service

Stewart Shiner of Winchester, a veteran drummer, was surprised with a gold medal by Citizens' Band members for his long and faithful service. It marks his fiftieth consecutive year marching in the Confederate memorial day parade begun June 6, 1874.

Stewart Shiner Winchester Citizens’ Band Shiner

Senior Class Tours Gettysburg Battlefield

23 Handley seniors and friends toured Gettysburg in six cars with a competent guide. They enjoyed a picnic at Spangler's Spring and a supper near Greencastle. The trip aimed to deepen patriotic understanding. plans include future pilgrimages perhaps to Washington or Richmond. Officers were Wilbur Riley president Gretna Barr vice president Louise Hollis secretary Iola Riley treasurer with sponsor Mrs Bond and chaperones Miss Ritter Miss Crisman Mrs Bond Mr Lauck Mr Carles and Mr Hale.

Bea Gettysburg Spangler’s Greencastle Washington National Capital Richmond Wilbur Riley Gretna Barr Louise Hollis Iola Riley Walker McC.bond Ritter Crisman Bond Lauck Carles Hale

Kidnappers To Enter Not Guilty Pleas

Ian Leo pold Jr and Richard heirs to millions will plead not guilty to kidnapping for ransom and murder in Chicago. Clarence Darrow states defense will challenge an insanity defense as State's Attorney Crowe pursues a strong case, with University of Chicago students questioned about the suspects.

Associated Press Chicago Ian Leopold, Jr Richard Robert Franks Clarence Darrow Crowe Illinois Loeb Leopold University of Chicago

Express Rates Set to Rise January First 1925

The Commission ordered a general increase in express rates in the eastern zone about eight percent while western and southern zones see slight reductions. The changes take effect January 1, 1925.

Associated Press Washington Tfos and Commerce Commission

Winchester In Eastern Zone Rates Raise Affect Terminals

Winchester is part of the Maryland division of the American Railway Express Company and will be affected by rates applying to the eastern zone.

Winchester Maryland American Railway Express Company

Commencement Sermon Inspires Community Reflection

The baccalaureate sermon urged graduates to seek God as life’s explanation and to become builders of thoughts and ideals. The event featured Rev. Stover offering a tender prayer, closing benediction by Rev. Casselman, and an evening concert directed by Mrs. Solenberg.

Woodrow Wilson Aaron Burr Lee Heroism Gettysburg Robert Bk. Lee Pickett George W. Stover Jerusalem

Clever and Amusing Handley High School Play Tonight

Handley High School presents a three act comedy tomorrow night in the auditorium. A “Rug of Truth” from China triggers surprising revelations with cast members including Garland Canter Abner Huntsberry Wilbur Riley and Marie Racher. Curtain at 8 30 pm admission 50 cents via students or Neidemeyer’s.

Siven Handley High School China Garland Canter Abner Huntsberry Wilbur Riley Marie Racher Margaret Snyder Dixie Mason Berretta Ritter George Schwarzman Louise Hollis Jim Stine Bohemian Club Neidemeyer’s

Odd Fellows of Berryville Hold Annual Services

Madison Lodge No. 6 sent 25 to 320 members with Robert F. Brill as marshal to Berryville for annual services in the Baptist Church under Battytown Lodge. Berryville lodge formed two years ago and includes Clarke county’s prominent men. Rev. O. D. Lambert preached a practical heart to heart sermon with church choir providing special music.

Madison Lodge No. 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Robert F. Brill Berryville Battytown Lodge Clarke County O. D. Lambert Summit Point W. Va Order Cturch Choir

Foreman Faces Liquor Influence Charge After Pike Collision

Fred Foreman of this city arrested on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence. He allegedly collided with a car driven by John Rosenberger on the Base Pike yesterday afternoon, with both vehicles sustaining slight damage. A police court hearing is set for tonight.

Fred, Foreman John Rosenberger Base Pike

Bald Head Tattooed in London Polling Court Incident

A fragment reports a man bearing a bald head tattoo in a London polling court scene. The garish design featured red and blue ink. details remain unclear due to damaged text.

Battooine London

Russian secret service man shows clock he built for czar

Anthony Oshinsnoy once of Cambridge Massachusetts, ex Imperial Secret Service member, is pictured with an unusual clock he built for the late Czar Nicholas. He started in 1922 using materials including bone, whale shell, and hibition weave.

Anthony Oshinsnoy Cambridge Maas Imperial Secret Service of Russia Nicholas

Anti American Demonstration Breaks Up Tokyo Dance

Ruffians disrupted a Saturday night imperial palace dance in Tokyo attended by foreign residents. They opposed the new American immigration law and delivered bitter anti American speeches with drawn swords. Two American men fainted as police observed with prior knowledge of the plan. The event appears to be part of a broader campaign to evict Americans from the country.

Associated Press Tokio Imperial Palace

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