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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
5
On March 9 Secretary Alexander urged Americans to eat fish at least once that day and to give the public chance to buy seafood at fair prices. He asked dealers to display seafood prominently and noted the United States has ample fish while its people are among the smallest consumers.
Robert L. Sheppy is in jail in Towanda awaiting extradition as police uncover warrants across multiple states for passing worthless checks and forgery. Buffalo officials seek his return, while Stanford Connecticut and Burlington Virginia inquiries also request his custody. Towanda authorities prepare requisitions for his extradition to face trial.
Washington reports that Rear Admiral Grayson will continue to serve the President as head of the naval dispatch service. His intimate knowledge of Mr Wilson's circle was cited as the reason for extending his role without interfering with the arrangement.
Paris March 2 The League of Nations says it is not involved in the Pacific mandate allocations including Yap and the Japanese mandate. The United States may be represented at May or June council meetings when mandates are finalized. Washington March 2 State Department says mandates replies will be handled by the Harding administration.
The American Federation of Labor directs President Samuel Gompers to study Japanese and oriental industrial and labor issues in Washington. The aim is to compare restrictions on American workers and capital abroad with those in the United States, amid reports Japan’s land and immigration laws are tighter and workers in the Orient must surrender trade secrets.
New York stock market opened sluggishly with extensive offerings pushing the Dow for a 114 point drop. Shipping, oil, steel, equipment and copper issues bore the brunt, while Atlantic Gulf common and preferred stocks steadied as a modest pre noon recovery began.
Mrs. E R Chewning of Abingdon Virginia says Tanlac cured her indigestion and dizziness, boosted appetite, and helped her gain twenty pounds after years of weakness. She reports improved energy and a return to daily chores.
Official statements assign responsibility for the Porter Indiana wreck that killed 37 aboard the Michigan Central train to Engineer W S Long and Fireman George F Block. The men allegedly violated railway signals and regulations and will be dismissed. An investigation by railroad officials followed the Sunday night crash.
Hundreds of Costa Rican citizens volunteer for military service as patriotic spirit sweeps the nation. The National Assembly backs President Acosta and declares solidarity with the government in defending territorial integrity.
The State Board of Education will meet in Richmond on March 8 to elect division school superintendents for four years starting July 1. Applicants include Leslie D. Klige of Frederick Clarke division and F. E. Clerk of Winchester city division. Both have no opposition and are favored for reappointment. several women have filed in southern Virginia counties, signaling potential contests.
Death closes a career that began in Missouri law and led to a key role as minority leader in the House. Bennett Clark, prominent Democrat, helped craft tariff policy, chaired the Ways and Means Committee during the Payne Aldrich episode, and mentored a cohesive Democratic faction. He served as permanent chairman of the 1904 Democratic national convention and counseled Parker’s nomination. He stood over six feet tall, with a large family including wife Mrs Clark, son Bennett Clark, and daughter Genevieve who married James Thomson of New Orleans.
Washington march 2 The House stood firm and today refused to concur in the army appropriation for 150000 army funds pointing to a need for more precise budgeting amid ongoing debates and delays in passing the measure.
John Bowler confessed to killing Garfield H. Miller near Falling Waters and used aliases to cash stolen money. He appeared at a Winchester bank under J. B. Murphy Jr., tried to open an account, deposited and withdrew funds, then fled after the murder. A $100 check from a Chambersburg bank linked Bowler to the theft before the crime. Bowler passed through Winchester two hours after the killing while en route to Charlottesville in a stolen Dodge.
Relatives report the death of Mrs. Jane Bentzel Newgard wife of Hiram G Newgard at her Palmyra Pennsylvania home last Thursday Paralysis was the direct cause following illness from a cold that developed pneumonia and later a paralytic stroke She is survived by her husband a stepson Rev Joseph Newgard of Zwingle Iowa her Bentzel and Carper siblings and was a Salem Reformed Church member Funeral services were held Monday in Campbelltown.
The Matewan trial session featured defense witnesses who testified they observed Baldwin-Felts operatives evicting miners' families from coal company housing prior to the May 19 shooting. They described injuries to seven Baldwin-Felts men and three Matewan residents, with one state witness, R. R. Lessler, alleged to have seen bodies placed into a baggage cart, though the testimony was disputed.
The Cutter Stock Co opens at the Empire Theater with Fair and Warmer praised as one of the best plays seen locally. Tonight features that farce from Biltinger Theater with Madge Kennedy, followed by Pollyanna Thursday and After Office Hours Friday with age restrictions. Visions La Flame with Lucia Bladiell adds a musical novelty.
Robbers opened the Dalton Banking Company safety deposit vault with a gas torch in the early hours, rifling 150 boxes of money bonds and other valuables. The total loot was not yet determined.
Cork's lord mayor Donald O Callaghan was refused permission to speak in Macon's City Auditorium. The Macon City Council also passed an anti flirting ordinance banning men from speaking to or signaling at school or college girls.
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