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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
3
Chicago today faced a heavy police presence amid a suspected labor-terrorism campaign. Reports say a delivery of labor officials including Big Tim Murphy and Don Shea was planned at the county jail, where murder charges loom in a wave of violence surrounding wage disputes.
On May 17 Russia accepted the Powers proposals for a meeting at The Hague to discuss the Russian situation. Merchants are expected to display civic pride next week by cleaning up yards.
Train listings show April 30 1922 timetable with southbound No 13 9 07 am to Bristol via intermediate sleeper service to Williamson and Roanoke connections for Memphis special. No 27 56 52 pm toward phenandos and intermediate points. Northbound No 28 8 39 am to Philadelphia via Harrisburg and Washington. Parlor car and Pullman sleepers Madison to Philadelphia and New York. Fares reservations and info via H H Burks Berryville VA or W Saunders Roanoke VA.
The women’s program committee of the Rotary Club auxiliary met at John Kerr School to discuss Girls Week. Mrs. Clarence Woods chaired with Miss Janet Rinker Miss Florence Robinson Miss Maryine Aulick and Lucy among those serving in the committee.
A marriage license was issued at the clerk of the court office to J. P. Young and his bride elect in a ceremony described as a notable journey for the groom who is a widower. Young, 59, is a farmer from Russell County Virginia. His bride is 58 and a native of the region, details indicate a longstanding rural connection.
A Warren County resident is reported to have met someone here today by appointment, indicating a scheduled meeting or arranged discussion.
The forty seventh annual meeting of the state denomination in Richmond opened at the Seventh Street Christian Church. Pastor Dudley spoke as the convention, attended by more delegates than ever before, convened this morning.
Rain finally breaks a month long drought in Winchester and surrounding areas. Weather observers report little temperature change and steady soaking rain that seeps into the ground reducing runoff. Residents note the storm as a seasonable, beneficial moisture event easing vegetation stress.
City prepares for a cleaner Winchester during a designated cleanup window from May 22 to 27. Training children through play is urged, aligning with ideals of developing disciplined, refined behavior for adulthood.
The Genoa conference is described as creating an eastern bloc between Germany and Russia. It notes the weakening of the western alliance due to internal antagonism and a fragmentary understanding among Western powers. The report reflects mixed international views and rising East West tensions.
Newark May 17 dandelions are not a valid material for wine for family use under federal prohibition. Commissioner Pace announces ruling clarifying what dandelion wine is not while delaying a decision on whether dandelion ranks as vegetable or flower for regulatory purposes.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.1 percent monthly rise in the cost of a 44-item food basket for the average family for the month ending April 1. Nineteen items fell in price including potatoes and fresh milk. several meat and fruit items edged higher such as pork chops and oranges.
Dublin May 17 The peace committee of the Dail Eireann formally reported to the Dail that negotiations for amity among Irish factions have broken down. The body has been seeking a basis for peace amid factional disputes and now reports failure in its efforts.
A crash near Pederskill New York killed about 2000 chickens and injured their keeper P A Mepshall of Lincoln Nebraska. About 4000 birds escaped as residents organized a large hunt after the two freight trains collided on a curve. Feathers carpeted the tracks.
The French government informs the American War Debt Standing Commission it is prepared to send a special envoy to the United States to confer on payment of the French debt.
Bailey Bros. advertise 67 farms from 4 to 850 acres with 4 acrea land and 6 room houses plus barns. Listings include 240 acres with lime and spring, 75 acres near town, 25 acres, and multiple building lots and city properties. Also timber tracts, mills, and store properties. See Bailey Bros. Store in Winchester, Va. May 15.
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