20 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
A brief report notes a four month resident Williams connected with the Trustee Board and related incidents involving an expert witness. The exact details remain unclear from the fragmentary text.
The General Education Board of New York endorses using Judge Handley’s nearly two million dollar Handley fund for public school education in Winchester Virginia. The plan, introduced by R Gray Williams, urges private benevolence coupled with public authority to expand education, with local history and figures of Handley’s life given in detail.
The Italian delegation to the peace conference is ordered from Rome to accept the Dalmatian settlement proposal by Clemenceau Lloyd George and Wilson, per Reuters Paris office. The Italian cabinet resigned after a Deputies Chamber vote 259 to 78 against its confidence motion on foreign policy.
In Mayaguez Porto Rico last night a motion picture theater fire killed or injured about 150 people including many children. Twenty seven bodies of identified victims were recovered from the ruins today.
The American Federation of Labor in Atlantic City refused to press for release of wartime political and industrial prisoners. It adopted a modified resolution urging rescission of espionage and related acts with the formal coming of peace.
A courier from Villa’s camp reports no reprisals against American property or lives in Texas after American troops repelled his men at the border last Sunday night. The statement arrived in El Paso as part of an important mission.
In New London Harvard defeated Yale in the freshmen eight-oar race over a two mile course from the navy yard to Bartlett's Cove by a quarter length with times 10 minutes 36 3-5 seconds for Harvard and 10 minutes 37 1-5 seconds for Yale. Half an hour later Harvard also won the juniors eight by a quarter length with times 10 minutes 40 4-5 seconds for Harvard and 10 minutes 41 4-5 seconds for Yale.
The battle scarred veteran of the great war opens a new barber shop on Court Square West Side. Patrons include John W. Hughes and William A. Schultz, with services noted for mending and inverting glass. Market Street address appears in the ad.
The Central Frederick Farmers' Club will meet at the High School in Stephens City at 9 p m Saturday June 21. Three important subjects will be discussed fertilizers cotton seed meal and alfalfa. Members of the South Frederick Live Stock Breeders' Association plan to attend.
The Rev. A A Kelly of Grace Lutheran Church will preach at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.
The Sterling Amusement Company returns for a tenth year with a big midway at Handley School grounds on Equity property. Highlights include Ell Ferris wheel, Carene and her rep tiles, Rolly the fat boy, Sailor Smith defending U S Navy heavyweight title, and a full variety of shows with promised surprises. Sale days forecast clear with moonlight.
Wanted fresh cows and springers listed by M. E. Conner via McIinee's Livery. Both phones. Also for sale two good second hand binders in good repair advertised by R. M. Swimley.
Local ad from H R Bryarly & Bro promoting short term insurance under a Floater Form covering wheat and straw anywhere on the farm against fire and lightning. Policies written for short term with emphasis on comprehensive protection.
Binder twine available until nine each night through July 1. Winchester Seed Co. promotes live Friday and Saturday sales. Lady Helen Chocolate Covered Cherries on sale 59 cents per box. The People's Drug Co. advertises carpenters wanted at 50 cents per hour. WM. Noonan asks readers to order a New Taylor oil from R. M. Swimley. Royal typewriter offered for sale at Hotel Evans.
At the Public Market Commission meeting William H. Hillyard was named market Inspector. The market opens at 6 am Saturday and runs to 11 am, then Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Prices: $2.60 monthly or 17 to 20 cents daily. single day 26 cents. No profit to city. plan to lower price if run cheaper. Hay harvest limits supplies at start. more goods expected in about two weeks.
Corner Market on Water Street offers fresh cabbage red potatoes beans radishes beets lettuce and rhubarb plus country eggs. Prices are fair and trustworthy, with a note that the seller will not rob customers. Signed H R Bryant.
A mayoral letter directs Winchester Virginia police chief M A Doran to arrest anyone violating the city ordinance banning car cut-outs. The note reflects local enforcement. Also an advertisement notes chocolate covered nougats and caramels at 59c per pound from The People's Drug Co. Inc.
President Wilson and his party arrived in Paris after a two day trip to Brussels and the Belgian war zone. There was no formal reception, and he drove to the Paris White House. He expressed enjoyment and interest in the visit.
President Woodrow Wilson reached Brussels and began a second day in Belgium touring Charleroi with King Albert. The trip follows a border journey through war wreckage, with Charleroi mines and German destruction to be shown. Mrs. Wilson rested after yesterday’s travel during the initial program.
The Druggists of Winchester announce a public all day Sunday service from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting June 22, 1919. Participating stores include Miller's Drug Store, Frank Baker & son, The People's Drug Co., Fred Boyd, and C. M. Showalter, with one store closed.
Paris reports Premature cabinet changes as German assembly debates peace terms. Weimar dispatches indicate cabinet reshuffle, Noske to head ministry, Schidemann to foreign secretary, and possible signature on the treaty. Scouting notice urges all scouts to attend two final meetings, prizes for bonds sold.
Toledo Ohio June 20 Tex Rickard promoted heavyweight title bout with Willard and Dempsey moves toward decision in two weeks cash receipts on deposit total 325009 assures financial success for the spectacle Dempsey to resume hard sparring after eye cut Willard reports training pace depends on sparring partners punishment and fatigue widespread.
A large new shipment of electric fans in all sizes has arrived for Northern Virginia customers. Northern Virginia Power Co. announces stock available now with multiple models to fit different rooms and needs.
Telegraphers pledge to keep striking as long as the Wilson administration denies workers rights. The statement from strike headquarters notes rising numbers of telephone workers joining the action and that the strike will persist.
A brief ad notes a new furniture store at Water and Main Ste offering a wide selection of items including beds and metal pieces. The claim highlights best prices and various patterns with a focus on summer sales and value.
A terse AP dispatch from Copenhagen notes a Slovak Soviet movement involving Hungarian relations, with details drawn from a Budapest source. The report highlights tensions amid Soviet influence and regional political shifts in Central Europe.
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