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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1924
Page
1
Reported allegations state former Attorney General Daugherty allowed classified codes to pass, prompting Senate action. The article notes President Coolidge and Secretary McLean communications amid the controversy.
The Senate investigation into Attorney General Daugherty and Department of Justice code use widens as Senator Walsh demands a copy of the department cipher. Lawmakers debate appointing a probe headed by Leo Follette and question President communications on Florida code operations.
The Shenandoah Valley Bank creates the office of auditor and assistant trust officer and unanimously selects Edward G Rusk of Baltimore for the post. W G Hardy remains trust officer and cashier. Rusk brings three years as a Maryland bank examiner and fifteen years with Merchants Bank of Baltimore. he and his family will move to Winchester.
Commercial apple growers report Winchester district orchards are in excellent condition despite weather. No extreme cold or warm spells affected buds. March weather expected to stay normal. February colder than January with 0.53 inch precipitation deficit since January 1 and 0.387 inch since February 1.
The House appropriations committee recommended 153,696,667 dollars to fund government departments for the current fiscal year end without deficits. Included is 13,850,622 to recondition 20 Coast Guard destroyers and purchase 323 fast motor boats to combat rum runners.
In Norfolk on March 1 the Edwards heirs debated pursuing a $400 million New York estate. Sixty claimants met with lawyers to plan continued efforts, fund raising, and a New York inquiry to determine title validity and statute of limitations.
Stockholders of the Bank of Clarke County Berryville Va on March 1 unanimously approved two charter amendments. Capital stock rises from 40000 to 50000 and a trust department will be created. The bank, organized in 1880, has assets over 600000 and profits earned. President William A Bradford and cashier Lewis N Glover lead the institution.
Two furnished bedrooms available with all modern conveniences. Located within easy walking distance of downtown and Handley High School. Apply at No. 113 West Monmouth St. x 1p-tf.
Attend W. P. Harris sale 2 miles east of Stephens City on March 4 for good fresh cows horses mules hogs implements and feed.
Anti Saloon Leagues announce willingness to open to any rest agency of state government as to the Star Virginia March 1. Commission on Simplification of Government displays charts in the lobby, coloring taxations and revenues to highlight unfair state expenditures. Counties and cities pay far more than their share, provoking strong objection from residents. A bill to remedy the inequities has passed the House but faces likely defeat due to voting blocs. Dr E B Dudding reappears with charges about the penitentiary and a conditional pardon, met with the governor’s denial. Continued on Page Five.
All members of the Friendship Fire Co are asked to meet at the engine house at seven Sunday evening March 2 to attend the Christian Church where the annual sermon will be preached by Chaplain Rev J F Morgan. Captain Fred W Forney urges attendance.
The Army Navy football game for next fall will be held at the Baltimore stadium on Saturday November 29. The Baltimore Park Board said 72 000 seats will be available with 32 000 for each team. The stadium currently seats about 52 000 and New York and Philadelphia venues were considered.
Mr and Mrs Amos Shryock extend congratulations on the birth of a fine healthy baby girl last night with all best wishes for the family.
The church schedules 8 a.m. holy communion 9.45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. holy communion and sermon Self Culture 7.30 p.m. evening prayer and sermon Christ the Beginning of the Creation of God in Stephens City 9 a.m. morning prayer Electric current will be off Sunday March 2 from 2 p.m. to 2.20 p.m. in Northern VA Power Co.
A bill by Assemblyman Boyd R. Richards to curb adulterated and misbranded vinegar passed the House by a large majority and advances to the Senate. It targets cheap chemical vinegars used to compete with Virginia apple cider vinegar, protecting home industry as cider vinegar grows in Virginia. Winchester produced over 3,000,000 gallons in 1923, with apples near a million bushels. major fruit growers support the measure to shield their investments and sales outlets.
Mrs Helen Brewer a 17 year old from Frederic county convicted on admissions of conspiring with two youths to steal auto tires has been sent to the state industrial home and school for young women at Bon Air near Richmond Bertha Foltz who lived in the city with no visible means of support and fashionable appearance also was placed in the same institution They departed yesterday under Red Cross supervision with Miss Stowers. Justice Worsley accompanied them to Staunton to ensure safe boarding of the train to Richmond.
Jalapa the capital of Vera Cruz state remains under the Obregon government after forces led by General Almazan occupy the city without resistance confirming federal control in the region.
A dance will be held at Rouss Hall on Tuesday March 4 1924. Music by the Original Virginia Serenaders. Subscription is 1 75 including tax. Dancing from 9 to 1 o'clock.
Funeral services for John McKim Dix a long time farmer of Macedonia Clarke county will be held at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post at 2 PM Sunday with the Rev John F Coleman officiating Interment will be at Old Chapel He died yesterday morning at his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C D Price near Macedonia after several paralytic strokes He was 79 born in Clarke county and spent most of his life farming in the Macedonia area He is survived by two daughters Mrs Price Macedonia and Mrs Judie Babcock Hamburg N Y He was a member of the Episcopal Church and last of his immediate family
Stafford Sen reports from Washington that Mr Pemberton and a troupe of noted dancers delivered a superb program in Winchester. Jean Stewart Florence Amrabla and Alexia Bronte appeared with him in duets joining an evening of graceful artistry and polished musical accompaniment. The company planned further stops in Norfolk and Richmond after enjoying packed houses in Washington.
Charles I Forbes former director of the veterans bureau welcomed the Chicago indictment saying he would go to trial voluntarily as a first step toward vindication. He called the charges a hell engendered conspiracy against his honor and integrity and his lawyers planned to summon about 40 witnesses including Carolina Votán sister of the late President Harding.
Advertisement notes ladies' ready wear oxfords in latest styles offered at special 10W prices by Robt. F. Brill.
An explosion at the Nixon nitrate plant in Raritan New Jersey killed eight people and left twelve others missing or presumed dead. Several injuries followed as the blast demolished the one family house and a nearby arsenal building. Fire officials say crystallized nitro compounds fueled the blaze and windows shattered across the area.
The forecast calls for a normal temperature with fair skies, but rain is expected in the south and snow over the north. Highs and lows are not specified.
In Washington the soldier bonus bill stalled as the House Ways and Means committee delayed action. The measure seeks to grant a cash bonus to veterans amid delayed legislative movement and debate on veteran benefits.
A fragmentary notice mentions an institutes for five years and social gathering with crowds, gifts, and pictures. It references a market, a Paramount story of the canyon, and a film titled Rich Lots Wilson with a Tonight-Tom mix and a Monday event in Ville.
A short fragment notes a 1924 Miss Topsy Turvey event at Crandall's Apole in Martinsburg on a date near March 3 with 25 cent admission. The text is fragmented and streets/events are unclear.
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