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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
8
Word from Strasburg News says the State Highway Commission will keep the Front Royal route via Riverton and Waterlick as originally located despite a petition and arguments at Warren County Court House for a Front Royal line via Norfolk and Western station. Road maintenance equipment ordered to Front Royal suggests immediate work on the road.
The commission urged prompt action in the matter and emphasized starting the work without delay, stressing the need for swift implementation to proceed with the project.
Hilo June 16 reports intense Kilauea activity on the Island of Hawaii. L. W. Denis-Norton says this may presage a major Mauna Loa eruption, with Mauna Loa’s 14,000 foot summit and a nine year cycle. Lava floods exceed 1,000,000 cubic yards daily. Kilauea’s pit now spans over a mile, with 28 acres of boiling lava near the rim. Earthquake shocks continue to be felt.
Shenandoah County voters produced clear margins in the recent primary. Sheriff E B Line led with 909 votes to 220 for F H Morehead and 247 for Wm M Calvert, while J S Newland won county treasurer by 1085 to 257. Phillip Williams of Woodstock secured the Commonwealth's Attorney nomination with 601 over A Stickley II's 362. Multiple rows show unopposed candidates and narrow contests across districts.
Classified note urges delivery of used clean cotton rags to Star Office for reuse. Contact details not readable.
New York reports the Credit Clearing House May data shows a purchasing percentage surpassing any May since 1916. Figures for May 1918 and May 1919 were high, with May 1920 already indicating strong activity.
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