Antlbond Forces Poised to Win Out in Tax Referendum
Antl bond forces press case for adopting the Gailune Tax Measure and Referendum Bill. Supporters predict a favorable outcome as supporters rally to push the measure through.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1923
Page
1
Virginia House Approves Local Measures And Anti Bond Bills
After hours of debate in Richmond the House passed all local measures on its calendar and approved the suspensory anti bond bill. A one year license revocation for DUI drivers was enacted, while the censorship bill was approved with reduced pay raises for the three censors. Public hearings on road bills continued in the Senate, with a House-Senate sub committee formed to reconcile referendum dates. Estimates suggest the extraordinary session may adjourn by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Richmond
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Byrd
Goolrich
Wickham
Booker
Holt
State Corporation Commission
Senate Committee On Roads
Senate Committee On
House Committee On
Champer
Gibson
State Highway Department
State Court of Appeals
Brewer
Denunciation of Bull Fight Sparks Local Protests
The Star reports protests against a scheduled bull fight at Winchester fairgrounds. The Braddock Street Church Missionary Society and the Frederick County WCTU condemn the event as disgraceful and unfit for the community, urging citizen protest and upholding high moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair Grounds
Star Today
Woman's Missionary Society of
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Missionary Society
Woman's Missionary Society
The
Department of Social Service
Fair Grounds
Winchester
S. M. Wisecarvver
Julian C. Tyler
W. H. Ballengee
Akelindaeatag
Frederick
Public Sale of Personal Property for Victoria Mellwee
Executor M M Lynch announces a public sale of the late Victoria Mellwee's personal property. The sale is set for Thursday March 15 1923 at 1 PM at the deceased's residence near Rosenberger in Frederick County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Mellwee
Rosenberger
Frederick County
Virginia
M. M. Lynch
Recreation Leaders Class Tonight
The Winchester Community Service conducts a recreation leadership class at the American Legion building tonight at 7 30 p m. Open to all aged 18 and over. Participants will engage in the program hosted by local recreation officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Community Service
American Legion
Benefit night at school features Friday program
Entertainment Friday night March 16 at 7 30 p m to raise funds for the school. A black purse with strap was lost containing bills receipts and a $15 check plus change. A reward will be given to W L Ramsey at Neidemeyer and Co 13 1p 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit of School
W. L. Ramsey
P. Co. Neidemeyer and Co
For Sale 1920 Overland Touring and Coupe
Valley Radiator and Welding Co offers two 1920 Overland cars a touring model and a coupe for sale. Contact phone 441 for details on each vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Radiator and Welding Co
Winchester Bricklayers Form First Union Last Night
A group of Winchester bricklayers formed a union in the Friendship Fire Engine House last evening. A professional organizer aided the effort, with wages rumored to rise from 1.35 to 1.75 per hour plus overtime. Some workers reportedly remained independent or undecided about joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Friendship
Handley Schools
George Washington
Hodcarriers
Nichols Confesses Car Theft In Winchester Court
Walter Nichols a 19 year old youth admitted stealing a Ford touring car from Mr Jack Bowers on Friday and was held for the grand jury in Winchester. He implicated his brother in law George Havenner in stealing the Adams Brothers car and a warrant was issued for Havenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nichols
Jack Bowers
Corporation Court of Winchester
Nichols
George Havenner
Adams Brothers
Chiropractors
Havenner
Pannett
Heavennet
Young Nichols
Mr. Bowers
Market Street
Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester
Hollis
Bowers
Heavenner
Adams
Governor's road tax plan faces adjournment this week
The legislature nears adjournment with a probable 8 cent motor gas tax bill including a feeder roads clause. Bond advocates push a $50 million state issue while rural areas resist, expecting a two cent tax to prevail over a three cent option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Roanoke
Sugar market still advances with firmer prices and strong demand
The New York sugar market shows firmer prices with Cubas at 558 cents cost and freight. About 150000 bags of Cubas sold to local operators and port refiners and 80000 bags of Porto Rico to Philadelphia refiners for March and April shipment. Europe buys 50000 tons for April to the United Kingdom and France at 5.50 to 6.06 Bu. raw sugar futures rise as trading stays active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Porto Rico
Philadelphia
Europe
United Kingdom
France
Hopes for a beautified home city through trees
A letter from Baltimore dated March 10 urges Winchester to beautify the town via a city park commission. The writer praises elms and proposes street tree planting, discusses cottony maple scale on silver maples, and suggests alternatives such as Norway maple, Carolina poplar, elms, and oaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Qur
New England States
Dalton
Mass
Winchester
Carolina
North Carolina
Ggho
W. Bowly
Baltimore
Lenine Suffers A Poplectic Stroke Report From Helsingfors
A Reuters dispatch from Helsingfors reports Premier Lenine of Soviet Russia suffered an apoplectic seizure yesterday. Current condition described as serious, with the latest message noting his health remains critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Helsingfors
Lenine
Soviet Russia
Chancellor Day in Atlantic City Stricken by Illness
Chancellor Emeritus James R. Day, 77, of the Baptists, is critically ill in Atlantic City New Jersey with pneumonia and a long illness. Day is described as unconscious and hospitalized during the March 13 report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
James R. Day
Ae Baptists
Eumonia
Valley of Virginia brand chosen for Winchester apples
Bulletin No. 185 from the Virginia State Department of Agriculture describes inspection of apples in the Winchester district last fall. Progress in 1922 led growers to adopt definite grades and the Valley of Virginia brand to standardize barrels for better market position against boxed Northwest stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Department of Agriculture
Winchester
Virginia
United
Northwest
Valley of Virginia
Warning: Solicitations Impersonating Star Representatives
West Virginia residents report a man posing as a Star solicitor, collecting subscriptions. The Star warns readers not to pay or sign with any unauthorized collectors, who lack accredited credentials. The Evening Star Publishing Company states it employs only credentialed solicitors.
Last Rites for J. R. Hamilton Held in Pittsburg
Funeral services for J. Robert Hamilton were held at Centenary Reformed Church Pittsburg after a three week pneumonia death. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included C. R. Grubb George H. Eagle Jr. and others. Hamilton, a longtime Eddy Press employee, left a widow Grace Goss and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert H Ton
Pittsburg
Centenary Re
F. R. Casselman
Mount Hebron
C. R. Grubb
George H. Eagle, Jr
Robert Daugherty
Morris Conner
Robert Eagle
Edward Goss
Hamilton
Grace Goss
James McGee
al. Rodenhauser
William Conner
Cumberland
John Poisat
George Poisat
Ellis Taylor
Martinsburg
W. Va
William Goss
Chestertown
Hoyer
Stueber
Friendship Fire Company
Eddy Press Corporation
Winchester
Pittsburgh
United Study Mission Class Meeting Notice
The United Study Mission Class will meet in the Men's Bible Class room at M. E. Church South on Wednesday March 14 at 3 p.m. A union of churches studies India and invites representation from churches as students or visitors. All are welcome. Secretary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Study Mission
M.E.’. Church, South
Churches
India
Storm Death Toll Reaches Near Forties Across Tennessee
Storms and wind battered Tennessee and neighboring states March 13 leaving about 30 known dead, nearly 100 injured, and multimillion-dollar property damage. Pinson and Deanburg in Madison county reported multiple deaths and many injured as hospitals overflowed. Nashville and central regions suffered less damage. Meanwhile, Red Cross relief rushed to demolished towns and residents organized funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Pinson
Deanburg
Madison County
West Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Jon
Georgia
Chicago
Rocky Muntains
Appalachian Range
Ames
Deanburey
Red Cross
Ohio
Massdon
Steubenville
Louisville
Kenery
Logan County
Bright Stars to Sing for Elks Minstrel Show
The Elks director Mr. Adams says Winchester will see the greatest array of comedians and ballad singers yet. He cites acts from Wheeling, Parkersburg and Charleston and lists performers such as Jim DuShane Bob Barr Vic Arthur Tom Warren Frank Reynolds John Boxwell Major Lewis Clayt Ritter Major Courson Russell Potts Harry Bryant Mrs Reynolds Miss Buzzella Henry Miss Nancy Crisman and Hilda Dean among others. The piece promises a lively minstrel program with colorful acts and notable talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks’ Minstrel
Winchester
Adams
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Charleston
Jim DuShane
Bob Barr
Vic Arthur
Tom Warren
Frank Reynolds
John Boxwell
Major Lewis
Clayt Ritter
Major Courson
Russell Potts
Harry Bryant
Mrs. Reynolds
Buzzella Henry
Nancy Crisman
Hilda Dean
Virginia contractors sue Senator Byrd for 100000 libel damages
The Virginia State Contractors' Association files a 100000 damages libel suit in Circuit Court against State Senator J Byrd. They claim Byrd's published statements harmed the group's good name and reputation, and the case ties to his bond issue for road financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Senator Byrd Involved In Virginia Finance Association Lawsuit
A notice indicates Senator Byrd joined a Virginia State Fixers Association suit seeking $100,000 alleging improper editorials. The action was filed in the Circuit Court of Richmond and returns dated after a February meeting of the Democratic State Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J Byrd
Virginia State Contractors’ Association
Byrd
Inter
Virginia State Fixers’ Association
Cratic State Committee
Circuit Court of of
Norfolk youth robbery case ends in 53 year sentence
Siravo alias Duke Sir Ben Liverman a Norfolk youth with a Bedford Massachusetts home was sentenced to 53 years imprisonment in Richmond after pleading to six counts of robbery and one of burglary in a local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Siravo
Sir Ben Liverman
Richmond
Bedford
Mass
Southern Cattle Growers Gather at Roanoke Convention
Delegates from southern states convene in Roanoke for the annual Southern Cattlemen's Association meeting. The event runs through Thursday with a feature showing of more than 100 pure bred Shorthorn cattle and draft stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Marehal Hundred
Ench
Ern Cattlemen's Association
South
Finance Board to Aid Farmers in Credit Assurance
The War Finance Corporation pledges to continue credit support for rural industry. Officials say assistance will persist within the law's limited provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Finance Corporation
Railroad shares rise restrain in New York market
Rail stocks showed limited gains in New York trading as speculation cooled. Shares edged up around five and a quarter percent amid a general cautious mood on March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Antlbond
Arthur Leafe
W. C. Wonder
MID City
Kaufman’s School
George Bowly
Park Commission
ING Company
J. R. Hamilton
Rocky Mountains
Thomson
Kentucky
Edmondson County
South Portsmouth
ELKS
Senator
Preney
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