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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1921

Page

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Prince Michi Headed on UK Tour Amid Royal Arrangements

The Japanese crown prince Michi Hirohito, 20, heir to the throne, accompanies Emperor Yoshihito on a royal visit to England. British warships decorate ports as the Katori carries the prince to London for a tour with the royal party. The wedding to Princess Jagakoya was under discussion, with a regency plot once debated in Tokyo.

London Katori Hirii England Crown New Prince Michi Hirohito Michin Yoshi Nippon Togo Royal Party of 19 Europe Prisc Yasuhito Nobuhito Takahito Michi House of Peers Emperer Bedaxo Washington Nt Aa Jagakoy Tse- V Hirohito Tokio

Used car and service garage sale notice at Stephens City

We offer 25 percent off on items worth up to $5,000.00 in auto parts and several trikes. Inventory includes Studebaker Chevrolet Dodge and other old cars and service trucks. Sale at our garage in Stephens City Virginia with many second hand cars and parts.

Studebaker Chevrolet Dodge Bri Annta Nis

Weather forecast predicts rain midweek in eastern states

Weather Bureau predictions for Monday week call for considerable cloudiness and rain midweek in the Atlantic and East Gulf States while temperatures remain normal.

The Associated Press Washington Weather Bureau Atlantic East Gulf States

Remember Box Social at Braddock Bt. M So Tue May 10

Public cordial invited. Refreshments served. Lost small black purse with leather and money inside. Reward at Star office. Wanted to rent house or apartment with 4 rooms. Full of pep growing mash advertised with Bell phone 323-W.

Braddock Bt. M Star Office Pete Call Albin's Bell Phone

Carpentier Heads to United States for Title Bout

Paris May 7 Georges Carpentier heavyweight champion of Europe left Paris for Havre to take a steamer to America where he will meet Jack Dempsey for the world title on July 2. A cheering crowd packed the station as commuters delayed to bid the pugilist farewell.

Associated Press Paris Georgea Carpenter Europe Havre America Jack Dempsey France United States

Derby Day At Churchill Downs Promises Fast Track

May 7 Louisville awaits the forty seventh renewal of the Derby with clear skies and a lightning fast track. Horsemen predicted prime conditions as thousands of visitors gather before the gates open at nine.

Louisville Churchill Down

Friendship Fire Company officers meeting for Sixth of June parade

The Friendship Fire Company No. 1 calls all members to meet at the hall on Tuesday evening May 10 to arrange logistics for the Sixth of June Memorial parade by order of Captain Fred W. Forney.

Friendship Fire Company No. 1 Sp21 Fred. W. Forney

Glasgow Dock Workers Strike Over Coal Supply

Glasgow on May 7 saw a strike by dock workers following a coal transport dispute. Non union labor operated under police protection after the steamer Kalimba was allegedly not supplied fully and intended to fill bunkers abroad.

Associated Press Glasgow Kalimba America

Woman fatally shoots husband amid divorce case in New Orleans

Fred H. Levee of Los Angeles was shot and killed on a New Orleans street as his wife, in the middle of a divorce suit, confronted him. Hundreds witnessed the incident, the couple's quarrel followed a brief talk, and Mrs. Levee surrendered without commenting.

Associated Press New Orleans Fred. H. Levee Los Angeles Levee

Stock Market Closes Heavily After Bearish Pressure

New York May 7. Further profit taking and renewed bearish pressure hit the market. Strengthened issues like steels oils motors were uncertain or heavy while rails especially coalers held firmer but trading contracted. A few gains came from toppers and metals United States Realty and California Petroleum. The close was heavy with about 376 000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York United States Realty California Petroleum

Notice of Cotton Seed Meal Arrival and Special Prices

Car cotton seed meal just arrived offered by Wincheter Milling Corp with special prices for immediate delivery. This notice promotes prompt purchase and delivery options for buyers seeking quick supply.

Wincheter Milling Corp

Milk feeding note from the Creamery dated 6-1-21

Skimmed milk for feeding purposes at the Creamery is noted with reference to J. S. Haldeman. The record identifies the date 6-1-21 and a single individual linked to the entry.

House Painting and Floor Refinishing Service

Old floors cleaned and finished to look like new. Work guaranteed. Get our estimate. G. W. Fritts, 25 W. Water St. Bell phone 138-W.

G. W. Fritts Water St

Allies Rake Washington Over U S Policy At Conference Row

United States faces Senate clash as officials prepare to resume posts as unofficial observers at the Paris conference and reparations council. Senator Harrison accuses allies of rubbing it in and criticizes the administration for accepting allied invitations and naming an observer seen as insult to the nations. Senator New quotes a dispatch praising Ambassador Harvey to rebuke Mississippi’s charge.

Associated Press Washington Wallace Paris Rolald W. Boyden Amer Conference of Ambassadors State Department Harding Allied Council Allied Councils Senate Harrison Mississippi Harvey New Indiana Londons Bainbridge Jolbey

Tax Payment Window Ahead of Primary Vote

The office opens Saturday night May 7 from 7 30 to 9 00 p m for taxpayers to pay taxes needed to vote in the forthcoming primary.

Effort Made To Sink U S Ship In Harbor

The Shipping Board steamer Williamantic docked at Newport News was found with all seacocks open and 15 feet of water in the hold. Bulkhead doors kept her from sinking. In Baltimore managers faced more complications as union towboat engineers refused to move Shipping Board vessels still tied to strike-bearing crews.

Associated Press Newport .News Shipping Board Willimantic Baltimore William H. Hyman Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association

Mothers Day Program at Golden Rule Bible Class

A Mothers Day program is planned at the Golden Rule Bible Class on Sunday May 8. Members are asked to bring their mothers, seating reserved, and all attendees should wear a white flower. The flower committee will provide flowers for the mothers at the doors.

Negro ministers oppose Ku Klux branch in Danville

Danville Virginia May 7 Negro ministers appealed to the Danville Ministerial Union a white clergy body asking support to block the formation of a Ku Klux Klan branch. White ministers met but kept the matter secret and most delegates disagreed, ultimately dropping the issue.

Danville Ku-Klux Klan

Federal inquiry urged into Arkansas road project waste

The Times reports Arkansas road muddle spurs investigations by federal agencies and a possible independent inquiry by the Department of Justice. Senators and a House resolution seek a full audit of highway spending, bonds, and state appropriations amid calls for broader probe of national and state highway programs.

Virginia Times Bamanal Arkansas New York Mes Washington Department of Justice King Utah Senate House New York Times Congress Grouen Tates Oklahoma

One Man Rule Opposed by Candidate in Virginia Governor Race

A Virginia candidate for governor delivered a Petersburgh speech opposing the one man rule in road funding. He argued for a state highway department with checks, balanced powers, and proper accounting to ensure value for taxpayers. He stated no personal attack on officials but urged law changes for fair road funding and cautious bond approval.

Petersburg Commonwealth Fhiemoway Ing Esibakial Binford Roais Highway Commissioner State Highway Commission Alsenis Virginia General Assembly of House of Delegates Highway Department

More Beds for Tuberculosis Patients in State

Miss M K Strickler, Red nurse, reports to Frederick County physicians that since 100 beds were added to Catawba Sanitarium and Blue Ridge and Piedmont Sanitoriums opened for colored patients, wait lists are short and suitable cases will be promptly attended. Blue Ridge Sanitarium near Charlottesville has one free bed in five. With 20 000 active TB cases in the state, public health nurses number 45 in 45 counties.

M. K. Strickler Agnes J. Randolph Bureau of Tuberculosis State Board of Health Richmond Frederick County Catawba Blue Ridge Piedmont Blue Ridge Sanatorium Charlottesville

South End Hose Company Meeting Called for May 9

Important meeting notice for the South End Hose Company urging all members to attend Monday night May 9. Secretary notes 7 1 p2t H C MARCH.

South End Hose Company

Comedy and stars at Empire tonight

Come around to the Empire for a top value show with Mabel Normand and Buster Keaton on the bill. Pris cilla Dean stars in Reputation on Monday and Tuesday nights. First show at six thirty. arrive early for a good seat.

Mabel Normand Buster Keaton Priscilla Dean

Knights Templar to Hear Sermon on Ascension Day

The Wiseheater Commandery No 12 Knights Templar will hold Ascension Day services at the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow evening at o'clock. Members will meet at 7:30 at the asylum and march in full uniform except swords. Light refreshments will follow. Rev. Spencer arrives with friends from Piedmont and will be guest of Eminent Commander Claude Stickley and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stouffer.

Wiseheater Knights ‘Templar Samana Asylum Spencer Piedmont Market Street Church Claude Stickley Winchester Commandery Harry. C. Stouffer

Poland Disarmament Question Tied to Versailles Treaty

Prime Minister Lloyd George told a May 7 meeting in Maidstone that if Germany disarms per the Versailles treaty she may demand allied insistence on disarming Poland. The address drew about six thousand people under the National Unionist Association.

Maidstone Eng Lloyd George Tony Germany Poland National Unionist Association

Two Men Struck by Cable Cut Throat Injuries

C J Sager and B F Sager of Woodstock Virginia suffered deep throat lacerations when their Chevrolet hit a steel cable stretched across the Martinsburg pike in Berkeley County during road work. The string of red material near the wire helped conceal it. one man was thrown through the windshield and both were treated by Dr. B B Dutton with ten stitches. A similar accident had occurred weeks earlier at the same spot.

C. J. Sager B. F. Sager Fis Woodstock Martinsburg Pike Berkeley County Elkins Winchester B. B. Dutton

Sale of historic Pa. homeplace on South Waeh street

Miss Libbie McCormick J Howard Cather and Harry Schmidt announced by B M Sullivan local dealer sale of the Parker property a large block around Stewart Cecil Leicester with plans to raze and divide into lots. The old homestead tied to Jefferson era and linked to Judge Hugh Winchester John Brown Ferry era figures.

Waeh Street Libbie McCormick J. Howard Cather Harry Schmidt B. M. Sullivan Stewart, Cecil Leicester H. B. Corthac Washington Mesers. Ca Ar Stewart Street Cecil Jefferson Parker Judge Hugh Wlanceantante Heem Winchester

Lancaster Typo Sheet Reports Printing Press Strike

Lancaster Pa May 7 The journeymen printers publish a four page sheet under the Loyal Press banner. The paper debates a 44 hour work week and argues with employers. Local news items mention three dailies publishing with emergency forces.

Associated Press Lancaster Loyal’ Press

Relative attends funeral and returns home

Mrs. Robert D. Moore of Gaithersburg Maryland spent last night with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. at South Washington Street before returning home. She traveled from Mount Jackson Virginia where she attended the funeral of her sister-in-law Mrs. Mattie Neff wife of M. L. Neff who died after a stroke. Neff leaves a husband two daughters Katherine and Edna Neff and Miss Margaret Price of Winchester visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D Price at White Post.

Robert D. Moore Gaithersburg H. C Washington Street Angel Mount Jackson Mattie Soon Neff M. L. Neff Vais Neff Audu Katherine Etta Neff Margaret Price Winghester D Price White. Post

Tractor Control Row Wins In Frederick And Clarke Counties

In Frederick and Clarke counties a “Tractor Control” discharge row won a recent competition due to light draft, depth, and evenness. The winner appears to be built in some form and two loads have been delivered to local tractor owners. Also notes include Winchester on a line and a used typewriter for sale at a Greek restaurant.

Frederick Clarke Coun Winchester

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Stephens City Carpentier U. S U.S Robert Smith Frederick Co Ku-Klux Aramount H, C, March Knights Templar Miss McCormick J. H. Cather H. A. Schmidt TYPOS Wine Et Fair Play Store, Inc
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