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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

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Rail Labor Board Delay Sparks National Railroad Strike

Federal agents monitor Chicago meeting to form a one big union as Camden New Jersey join the walkout. Strikers claim 5000 workers quit with embargoes hitting B&O and Pennsy freight. yards reopen in Baltimore and Philadelphia with partial crew returns.

Railroad Labor Board Labor Board Chicago Washington Department of Justice W. W Camden N. J New Jersey West Jersey East Shore Atlantic City Philadelphia Pennsylvania Federal Railroad Labor Board

Civil War Conditions in Ireland Reported in Londonderry

London dispatch says civil war conditions prevail in Londonderry with authorities powerless. Rioting resumed with deaths rising to six. gunfire from mobs halted business and left several wounded as unions and nationalists clashed.

Associated Press London Londonderry Exchange Telegraph Company Ireland

Steel and Oil Stocks Stir Market Lure Pause in Rail Strike

New York stocks opened mixed as rail strike activity in the Philadelphia Baltimore corridor prompted cautious trading. Shares in shipping textiles and sugars rose 1 to 2 points while steels and oils lagged. Lackawanna advanced 12 points to bring a 20 point gain since last Friday amid firm call money rates. The day closed heavy with around 60 600 shares traded. R M Swimley advertises furniture and stoves at 42.

New York Philadelph Baltimore Chicago Lacka Wwnana Makime

Peach crop prospects vary by region with overall decline

The Packer reports best peach prospects in South Atlantic Eastern and parts of North Central states and California, while South Central states west of the Mississippi face near total failure. Rocky Mountain states expect some peaches, Northwest remains low, New England few. Arkansas Oklahoma East Texas Missouri cited as main causes.

New York South Atlantic North Central States California Packer South Central Mississippi River Rocky Mountain States Northwest New England Atlantic Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri Virginia Piedmont Valey West Virginia Jefferson Berkeley Morgan Hampshire Mineral Hardy Grant Counties Morgan Hampshire

Mayors Endorses Chamber Drive and Church Leader Moves

Winchester's Mayor J F Ward backs the Chamber of Commerce membership drive aiming for at least four hundred members to fund big community efforts. The Rev David Hy Seamon, longtime pastor of Jey Memorial Church in Nashville, accepts a Durham Presbyterian post and leads a large church with extensive missionary support and a sizable salary, while his family background ties to the Hampshire county area.

Winchester Chamber of Commerce J. F. Ward Ward Star Commun David Hy Seamon P Mn Ugie Jey

Maryland apples expected at 226000 barrels this fall

Maryland apple orchards are projected to yield 226000 barrels if conditions stay favorable. Frost and cool weather have reduced young fruit but the forecast shows about 78 percent of normal, 10 percent above the ten year average, with state and federal groups compiling monthly fruit reports. Boy Scouts continue collecting paper and seek donations at headquarters or from any scout.

Maryland

Christian Science Services Discontinued For Summer Break

The schedule notes that Christian Science services will be suspended during July and August and resume in September. The item also mentions Miss Marianna Shank of Baltimore, employed by Frantz-Premier Service Co., visiting her parents on North Main Street.

Marianna Shank Frantz-Premier_Service Company Baltimore North Main Street

Two Courts In Session Hear Ritter Demurrer

The Corporation Court and Circuit Court met with Hon. F. B. Whiting presiding. In the Circuit Court Eugene Ritter faced a felony indictment with demurrer claiming two offenses in one count. Attorneys Ward Larrick for Ritter and T R Cather for the state argued, with the matter taken under advisement. In the Corporation Court several small appeal suits from the magistrate's court were discussed but no action was taken.

Corporation Court Circuit Court F. B. Whiting Eugene Ritter Ward and Larrick Ritter Commonwealth T. R. Cather Magistrate’s Court

Flag Burned in Fresh Race Rioting in Chicago

Chicago authorities probed rioting that left two whites dead and scores injured after a parade by Star Order Ethiopia members. The burning of an American flag sparked the unrest as police pursued alleged radical agitator R. C. Jonas and three African American suspects amid race and political tensions.

Associated Press Chicago Federal Edward J. Brennan Department Justice Forces R. C. Jonas Star Order Ethiopia Abyssinia Joseph Vernon the Great Grover C. Redding Abyssini Ding Jonas William Hale Thompson

Flour Company AdEchoes Quality Ceresota Branding

An old advertisement urges readers to anticipate flour needs while stock of Ceresota brand remains available. The ad highlights quality branding and mentions Keckley and Shryock in association with the message.

Keckley Shryock

CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES OFFERS USED FORDS

Classified ads list used fords of all models priced 250 to 500 dollars in good condition. Trade options include real estate. Also notes rental housing, seed company buys and fills orders, stove coal and general business notices. Local names include CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES and G O SNAPP with contact references.

Overland Franklin Chapman

Investigation into Matewan clash sparks grand jury inquiry

In Williamson West Virginia on June 21 a special grand jury began examining the Matewan May 19 confrontation between Baldwin-Felts detectives and local citizens after ten people were fatally hurt. State constabulary presence and a Mother Jones speech rally preceded further actions and a Matewan address was announced.

Large City Real Estate Auction Promises Historic Sale

One of the largest property sales in the city will be held on Saturday July 24 as the Baker estate is liquidated by court decree. Assets include storefronts on North Main Street and Market near Piccadilly, the Cumberland Valley Telephone Company offices, the old Valley Hotel corner, and a 208 acre farm straddling Winchester and Frederick County. The auction aims to surpass one hundred thousand dollars. George W. Baker died years ago, leaving an entailed estate and a forthcoming settlement with heirs.

George W. Baker Bakner Franck Baker and Son North Main Street J. M. Oyndoff Cumberland Valley Telephone Company Old Valley Hotel Market Pickadilly Streets City of Winchester Frederick County Son Chaser Kern Street Highland Avenue Smithfield Avenue Highview Avenue

Mrs Thos Lillis Dies In Winchester Virginia

Mrs Susie Thorne Lillis wife of Thomas Lillis dies at age forty eight in Winchester Virginia. A Catholic requiem mass will be held at 10 o clock with Rev John McVerry officiating. Interment in Catholic church cemetery. Mrs Lillis survived by husband three daughters Mrs W W Jackson Mrs C A Carper and Mrs C G Lofton and five sons George Maurice John James and Andrew Lillis. Also survived by mother Mrs Thorne sister Mrs Maurice Wolfe and brother H B Mhorne.

Susie Thorne Lillis Catholic Church of Heart John McVerry Lillis Mary Thorne Job Thorne Rockbridge County Lexington Maurice Wolfe Washington, D. C H. B. Mhorne Buena Vista, Va

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