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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1921

Page

6

Bergdall Lawyer Called to Bar by House Committee

New York counsel Harry Uberger representing Bergdoll in court martial proceedings faced contempt charges after defying a House investigation into Bergdoll’s affair. Peters argued the committee’s probe was proper. Weinberger claimed privilege and noninduction. Four contempt charges were lodged. Weinberger was not jailed but ordered to appear and not to leave the city until told otherwise.

Associated Press Nangton Harry Uberger New York Bergdall Cedings House of Representatives le Houge Bergdoll Weinberger Rhhan Peters Werindereer Fest

Rail stock gains as US rail labor readjustment looms

Trade and rail shares rally on news that the United States Railroad Labor Board may cut wages effective July 1, boosting fixed charges for carriers. Market activity reflected optimism despite cost pressures as steel oils and machinery sectors shift in response.

Associated York Toy United* “States Railroad Republic Front

When to spray for first moth

Crop Pest Laboratory at Leesburg reports about 200 percent emergence of the first brood of cooling moths. Eggs from already emerged moths will hatch in significant numbers within ten days. some delay due to cool weather. Start spraying by Friday this week with five quarts lime sulfur and one pound arsenate of lead per fifty gallons of water, per Frederick County Fruit Growers Association.

Leesburg Winchester

Senate narrows navy bill as cut passes in Senate

The Associated Press reports a navy appropriations bill was cut by four million dollars in a Senate test vote. Advocates and opponents clashed over the size of increases, with supporters pressing for larger funding and critics urging restraint.

Associated Press Navy Senate

U S Levy on Bergdoll Estate Draws Sentencing

A U S District Court in Philadelphia entered judgment today in the Bergdoll estate case. Judge Emma Debers Dolly faced sentencing amid the proceedings as government actions on the estate were outlined.

Bergdoll Woman Sentenced Over Desertion Conspiracy

A woman, identified as Mrs Bergdoll, and her sons Grover and Edwin R Bersdoll faced desertion conspiracy charges in the United States Army case. The text notes the plot aimed to ensure payment of a fine, with the woman reportedly stating she would never pay the fine after sentencing.

Grover Edwin R. Bersdoll United States ‘Army

Purchase of Monticello Bill Introduced in House

Representative T W Harrison introduces a bill directing the secretary of the treasury to acquire by purchase the Monticello estate in Virginia. The 640 acre Jefferson lands span Abbemarley County and its surrounding farmland as part of the acquisition.

House of Representatives T. W. Harrison Secretary of the Treasury Virginia Thomas Jefferson Abbemarley County

Chief Justice White in Critical Condition After Sinking Spell

Physicians reported Justice Edward Douglas White of the United States Supreme Court remained near death after a sinking spell. He had undergone bladder surgery the prior Friday and had shown improvement until yesterday, when his condition worsened.

Associated Press Washington Atay Dward Douglas -White United’ S State ‘Spreme Court White

Cambrai Steel Company Declares 51 Cent Dividend

Cambrai Steel Company today raised its quarterly dividend to 51 cents a share, following Midvale Steel and Ordnance which paid 0 cents on April 6. The firm reported substantial losses for the first four months of 1921 and warned the immediate trade outlook looks unpromising.

Associated Press Philadelphia Camb!rai Steel Company Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company Caambrai Steel Company

Railroadmen May Fight Out Wage Changes

A North American railway workers union announces a likely clash over wage reductions with a plan to oppose downward revisions. The wage board signaled a revision for railroads, while officers vow to preserve the union’s structure and support for allied railway groups against pay cuts.

Associated Press Toledo Noeniee Sal Cashen Ortatane E Ted Systedmen’s Union of North Americas

Diocese elects Bishop Brown to preside over education drive

In Brains Virginia the diocese opened a meeting led by Bishop William Cabell Brown to discuss a new religious education program. The chairman of the committee urged easy forward steps in this vital phase of regious activity.

Brains Kers Grene Richt William Cabell Brown

Miss Pidgeon to Address Richmond League of Women Voters

Miss Mary Liz a Seth Pidgeon of Wadesville Clarke County director for citizenship education at the University of Virginia Bureau of extension will speak to the Richmond League of Women Voters at the Jefferson Hotel tomorrow afternoon her topic the primary Mrs William Judd to preside Pidgeon chairs election laws committee and spoke on primaries at the national league convention in Cleveland where the league endorsed the primary system over the convention method.

Mary Liza’ Seth Pidgeon Wadesville Clarke County Bureau of Extension University of Virginia Richmond League of Woman Voters Jefferson L Hotel William. J. Judd Virginia League of Women Voters Carrie Chanmen Catt National League of Women’ Voters Cleveland

Outlaw May 1,900 Mile Route From Fort Lee to Southwest

An opaque note describes a route labeled Every hch. Outlaw. May includes a 1,900 mile span from Fort Lee Bey to the southwest with vague tense references Vr Ve Teh dy. The fragment lacks clear event details or entities to fully verify.

Fort Lee Bey

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