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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1920

Page

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Council Votes On Gate Safety And Street Lighting

The March Common Council meeting presided by President Hunter B Grim discussed safety gates at railroads, lighting company rate protests before the State Corporation Commission, and street pavement requests on Highland Avenue. Reports showed February treasurer receipts of 6866.92, with 1800.2 on hand, and health and licensing figures, plus sidewalk disputes and a city sidewalk funding note.

Counsi State Corporation Commission Hable Lighting Company Hunter B. Grim Mr. Ritter Board of Health Richmond Old Town Sheen Philip Williams Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Highland Avenue Highland Kern Street Woods Ward George B. Forney North Kent Street Cits Pendine Baetier Fer Enon Sida

Mary Pickford Granted Divorce From Owen Moore

Mary Pickford obtained a divorce from Owen Moore in Minden Nevada on grounds of desertion. She testified at the court with her mother present and wept during the proceedings while Moore was not in court.

Mary Pickford Owen Moore Nevada Reno, Nev Minden Carson City Nev

Wallis Tractor Ad Warns Against Cheap Machinery

An advertisement from Winchester Orchard Supply Co warns that cheap tractors fail sooner and cost more in the long run. It argues a Wallis tractor, though pricier, offers reliable, durable performance and long term savings. The piece directs readers to page seven and lists contact at 301 N Market St. Bell 235.

Winchester Orchard Supply Company Market St. Bell

Bank regulators set to close books for week end

The comptrollers of the currency plan bank closings by close of business Saturday. The memo notes actions to wrap up statements as of the end of the week with AP reporting from Washington.

The Associated Press Washington

President Wilson backs West Virginia suffrage push

Charleston W Va March 3. President Wilson backs suffrage advocates in West Virginia as they seek final ratification. He telegrams Senators Frasier and Burr urging support while the vote remains 14 to 14 with a possible reconsideration.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Wilson State Senate Frasier Burry Fraser Burr Bloch Harmer California Mes

Hospital Casey Clinton Athey Undergoes Operation

Mrs Clinton Athey underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital for a complication of troubles and was resting comfortably this afternoon. Miss Emma Howard Wight and Miss Bertha von Hilten of Middletown are registered at the Emerson Hotel in Baltimore.

Clinton Athey Memorial Hospital Emma Howard Wight Bertha von Hiltern Middletown Emerson Baltimore

Morning prayers urged. optimism sits in dawn talk

Dr. Stanley J. Krebs, president of the Institute of Mercantile Arts in New York, spoke in Richmond at the YMCA about praying in the morning. He urged cheerfulness, saying morning worry harms work and that help comes with a bright, optimistic creed.

Stanley J. Krebs Institute of Mercantile Arts New York Richmond M. C Pr. Krebs Krebs

Early Carnival Season Opens With Eclipse 43x at Handley School

Friendship Fire Company announces a contract with Eclipse 43x Shows to perform during March 29 to April 3 at Handley School. The exposistion is promoted as superior with many novelties. Equipment is described as new and up to date and proceeds will help pay off the debt of the company.

Winchester Friendship Fire Company Eclipse Handley School

Easter card photograph reminds of you from Jolliffe Studio

Fragment from an Easter card reads as a photo remembrance with the note dated 3 11 21 and credits Jolliffe Studio as the source.

Jolliffe Studio

Predicts higher coal prices and wage talks in New York

Frederick W Saward of the Coal Trade Journal forecast higher coal prices, with anthracite at 12 dollars a ton and a 25 percent rise in railroad rates before a March 9 wage discussion between operators and miners. He spoke at a New York regional meeting of the New York State Coal Merchants Association.

Frederick W Saward Coal Trade Journal New York State Coal Merchants’ Association New York

Industrial Census Under Way Across Nation

Washington Mareb J reports field work for the governments censuses of manufactures mines quar oil and gas wells forestry and forest products has begun with special agents canvassing residents. Director Rogers says over six months are needed to finish collecting data and two more months to tabulate and publish general statistics.

Washington Mareb J Maren Rogers Ice

New six room frame house listed with details

An advertised six room frame house with a kitchen and unspecified rooms is offered for sale or rent. The listing references CERE and RITTER at 327 National Ave for particulars, and notes a Wilson nomination of Benson, a retired individual, by the President.

Watts Weil National Ave

Clevenger Dies at 81 in Frederick County

Charles B. Clevenger longtime county leader dies at home near Gpequorm Creek after a brief illness. He helped turn Frederick County dry and served in temperance groups and local boards. He leaves three children and his wife, with funeral at Hopewell Meeting House.

Charles B. Clevenger Gpequorm Creek Mr. Clevenger Uge David Clevenger Terke County Frederick County Society of Rends Hopewell Clevenger Ani-Saieen League Frederick Aib Chew Board of Supervisors Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Prederick County Messrs C. C- Clevenger D. Clevenger Bertha Clevenger Cleventers

President Wilson Takes Motor Ride Through Washington

President Wilson left the White House for a motor outing accompanied by Mrs. Wilson Dr. Grayson and secret service men. The ride lasted about an hour and occurred amid balmy weather with photographers waiting for days. Grayson said the president’s blood pressure was normal and future trips will be weather dependent.

Associated Press Washington Wilson White House Grayson Secret Service Potomac

Germans in Fight Over Ex-Emperor

A chaotic debate in Germany centers on stripping the former emperor of his property and fortune. Socialists push for action while others resist, with factions aligned to the National Assembly and various independent groups shaping the conflict.

Rehran Waa Tyjiet National Assemble

Urgent Deficiency Bill Passed by Senate in Conference

After a stormy session the Senate approved the conference report by 27 to 23. The bill authorizes 3.609 million dollars for repairs to naval vessels and includes other items. Congress schedules a public display following the vote and a briefing by Mrs. Chaned Suninzer and N. Brad at a March 4 session.

Senate Today Fevpetl

Oils and Motors Lead Morning Stock Gains

Oils rose in morning trading with gains for Mexican group and motors showing improvement. Atlantic and United Fruit advanced 1 to 1 1/2 to 4 3/4 points, while steels stayed barely steady and rails remained dull. Call loans opened at 10 percent as call money stayed scarce and foreign exchange firm with Liberty bonds easing.

Associated Press New York Marah PAO Atecnath Atlantic Ankt United Fruit

More Newberry Defendants Discharged in Grand Rapids

Fifteen more defendants were discharged by Judge Sessions in Grand Rapids Michigan on March 3. The fifth count of the indictment was dismissed. Judge Sessions told James C Murfin that a motion for a directed verdict as to all defendants would be denied.

Grand Rapids Michi

Hotel Burglars Get Long Terms in New York

Ramon Rodriguez and Adriano Herrera were sentenced to 52 years and a term, after beating and robbing Dallas couple Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Broderick at the Hotel Knickerbocker last December. They faced possible death penalty. Broderick was struck with a hammer and Mrs. Broderick injured. $20,000 in jewelry and cash taken. suspects captured while attempting to descend the hotel front.

Associated Press New York Ramon Rodriguez Adriano Herra A. J. Broderick Dallas Tex Knickerbocker Stain Judec McEntyre Bey Broderick Burtlars

Supreme Court to Hear Liquor Appeals in March

Court will hear arguments on appeals from Kentucky Massachusetts and Rhode Island involving the validity of a liquor affiliation amendment and portions of the enforcement act under an agreement announced today by counsel.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Kentucky Massachuset Rhode

Attempted assassination of Hungarian premier Stephan Friedrich

An attempted assassination targeted Stephan Friedrich, former premier and minister of war, in the Hungarian cabinet building. He was not injured. the assailant fled in a car after the act failed.

Associated Press Budapest Stephan Friedrich Indrieh Pie Anenasias

Eggs Take A Drop In Chicago Market

Chicago March 3 eggs on the Chicago produce market declined this morning with miscellaneous eggs especially dropping to 41 to 46 1 4 cents from yesterday’s 47 to 49 cents. Receipts from the farm contributed to the fall in prices.

Chicago Associated Press Egzs

Harding Speaks in Lone Star State

Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio campaigned in Texas, the first Republican presidential candidate to do so in state history. He spoke at the Dallas Chamber of Commerce in the evening.

Harding Lone Star State Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Warren G. Harding Ohio Texas Chamber of Commerce Dallas

Legislature Won't Change Sunday Laws in Virginia

In Richmond on March 3 the House of Delegates defeated the Wilcox bill 47 to 23. The measure aimed to let city councils exempt cigar stands soda fountains ice cream parlors and shoe shops from Sunday closing law enforcement. Debates featured Norfolk delegates and concerns over prohibition enforcement and medical use of liquor.

Richmond House of Delegates John W. Cherry Norfotts Westion Norfolk Senate Dorning Mapp Benetor Olver Cannon Cooke Tapp

King To Promote Prince of Wales

London dispatch says after returning from America the Prince of Wales takes an active public role. The king and a royal official plan to move him up on the official list of state ceremonies and banquets, lifting him from fourth place to a higher position. The Queen Alexandra and the King remain ahead in rank.

Associated Press London America Prince of Wales Alexandra Prince of

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