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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1925
Page
5
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The Senate, convening at 10:30, held a four hour debate on a nominee named Warren. Senator Goff defended Warren, citing his role in the Bering Sea seal fisheries case and appearances at The Hague as proof of legal ability. spectators filled corridors awaiting vote.
Mrs C L Weld arrives from Central America visiting sister Mrs H Lup at West Piccadilly and Mrs Collins on National Ave. Weld, formerly Charlotte Latham of Winchester, will spend two years here before an Orient trip. She has twice crossed Central America from Atlantic to Pacific on muleback with revolutions, bandits, and wildlife encounters. She is a descendant of General Anthony Wayne.
Judge T. W. Harrison and his son Burr Powell Harrison traveled from Washington for a short visit yesterday. This is the first visit since Congress adjourned. Harrison plans to tour Seventh district counties before returning to Washington. His office will stay open all summer to serve constituents. Also noted are visits by Harry Boyle of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. and several locals visiting family and friends in Emmittsburg, Berkeley Springs, Martinsburg, and nearby towns.
Senator Goff lauded Mr. Warren's diplomatic work in Japan and ambassadorial service in Mexico as proof of his ability. He read Harding's letter praising Warren. Senator Reed agreed Warren was faithful to his trust and noted the sugar trust involvement, saying Warren represented sugar interests as late as 1922 amid a terse exchange over speaking volume.
Richmond reports springlike weather boosts Virginia farm work over two weeks. Farmers improved planting prep and soil conditions for plowing while feed shortages press livestock costs. Large areas prepared for spring oats with seeding under favorable conditions. Wheat shows notable progress though stands are thin in late sown areas.
Mrs Charles Carroll and Mrs Addison Borst of Charlottesville Virginia spent Saturday night at the George Washington.
Mrs. W. T. Walters of Richmond is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Richards.
Mr. Jack Nichols adjutant of the American Legion stays several days at the George Washington Hotel. Nichols, Shenandoah Valley Academy graduate, has many Winchester friends. Mr. A Stickley of Woodstock spent yesterday in town and will attend this week’s Rotary convention in Richmond. A woman returned home to Jitschan and then visited Dr. and Mrs. K W Adams on Braddock Street.
Mrs Snyder left today for Strasburg to spend several days with her parents Mr and Mrs C W Strosnider.
Mr Robert Osborne of the Potomac Edison Company of Frederick spent yesterday visiting friends, recording a brief social engagement in a local note.
Handley High School pupils learned about the Near East Relief essay contest during the assembly. The contest, open to all Winchester and Frederick County high students, asks essays of 200 to 500 words on Why Do Young America Help Save the Children of the Near Past. Submissions are due March 24 to Mr Ducharme, with judges Duffey and Eddy. Merchants offered prizes ranging from 2 to 10 dollars.
Tourists can profit from trips to Ida and back by sea. Re sale of homes and business lots bought years ago yields handsome gains. A new division opens inviting moderate earners to invest with security and rapid appreciation. Hollywood offers healthful ocean air, 12 degree yearly temperature variation. A $1,000,000 hotel opens on the ocean front. Nearby farms yield three crops yearly. Contact 1174 W Flagler St Miami Fla for terms. Formerly of Winchester and Harrisonburg Va.
A sequence of March sales notices listing buyers and items. Names include C G C Bauserman Edward Smith Mrs Sue Himelright Roy D Kerns Wm Carpenter W B Royston G W Grubbs B B Russell with stock, horses, cattle, farm implements, harness, hay, straw and household goods. April sale details note dairy business and Shorthorn breeder fairgrounds cattle.
Seasonal notes report grasses recovering from winter damage with improved spring warmth. Hay stocks remain ample in the north west and south west but thin in the east. Potatoes swell as buds begin to form, with early planting underway in southern producing districts. Sweet potato beds planted and orchard areas see favorable pruning and spraying amid warm weather.
Washington March 15 the outlook for a 600 million tax cut in 1926 is now favorable according to Chairman Greene of the House Ways and Means Committee. He says the surtax could drop to 25 percent and other income rates fall, with the aim of passing a new tax law.
Unfavorable rumors about St Paul Railway caused widespread selling in the market. Common shares fell to 7% and preferred to 1344, the lowest prices on record, with extensive selling across the general list. Rally followed as American Can rose to 181% and Willys-Overland and Norfolk and Western bids supported prices.
New York reports in March 16 to 28 indicate St Paul Railways near potential reorganization as heavy stock selling spreads. Stock declines to about 7.7 percent with bonds sliding to prior lows around 53, signaling broad distress across debt instruments and a possible liquidation wave in the market.
In fond remembrance of husband William Carter Pokas I departed this life one year April 16 1924. A bitter cup a shock severe to part with one I loved so dear. My loss is great I will not complain but trust in God to meet on r Devoted wife Carrie Tokud
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