Democrats In Roanoke Elect Glass At Large And Reject Wet Proposals
Virginia Democrats at the Roanoke convention elected eight delegates at large pledged to support President Wilson and Senator Glass. Prohibition reform and states rights to permit light wines were defeated as stormy scenes erupted over Leedy and Trehy resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roanoke
Fart Glass
Virginia
Wilson
Robert F. Leedy
Page County
Leedy
James F. Trehy
Norfolk
Glass
Swanson
Davis
H.D. Flood
E. E. Holland
Roger A. James
G. Walter Mapp
Wanted Potatoes for Winchester Cold Storage 50 Bushels
Large and small investors urged to see ads in the page. Newlin & Company notes lots moving fast on Addox Terrace with choices available now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Newlin & Company
Ex-service men praise Catawba Sanatorium care
Owen Holliday, Collinsville, writes from the Catawba Sanatorium in Virginia on May 7 1920 after one year since Brest France release. He says he is gaining health and weight and that doctors and nurses give excellent treatment while others from Frederick county join him on the waiting list for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
Catawba
Owen Holliday
Collinsville
Cata Ba
Brest
France
Bill. Funk
O’leary
Owen
Holliday
Building Material Update Amid Rail Embargoes and Congestion
Builders receive weekly material shipments including 4 car Galvanized Iron Roofing and 2 cars Sand while 3 grades of Edge Grain Flooring are in stock. Soon arriving are Cedar Shingles and Plastering Lath. John W. Rosenberger invites calls for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rosenberger
Perry gives his account of the fracas with Bowman
Perry of near Canterbury visits The Star to describe the Saturday night knife incident. He admits using only a penknife in self defense after Bowman allegedly attacked him, says he warned Bowman to stop, and claims several superficial wounds were caused. He is released on 500 bail after grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. Perry
Canterbury
Star Office
Philip C. Bowman
Perry
Mr. Bowman
Mr. Perry
Bowman
Dr. Prettyman to Speak for Law Enforcement League
Rev. Dr. Forrest J. Prettyman, U S Senate chaplain, to address the Law Enforcement League at Winchester City Hall Auditorium this evening at 8. He arrives at 6 from Washington and will stay with the Richardsons at the Methodist Church parsonage. The program includes prayer, solo, and an address on The Value of Law and Order To the Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Forrest J. Prettyman
United States Senate
Law Enforcement League
City Hall
Winchester
Prettyman
City
F. M. Richardson
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
South Washington Street
Senate
Wilson
YT. S. Jolliffe
Walter Depp
Burley
A. A. Kelly
F. J. Prettyman
Charles Adey
Tire Explosion Accident Injures Winchester Garage Worker
TIRE EXPLOSION AT WORKPLACE SEVERELY INJURES CAR MECHANIC T. Carson Clark of Winchester Garage Inc when a tire under repair burst, tearing the rim from the axle and cutting his face tongue and arm. He was treated by Dr. Co R. Anderson and sent home. The blast caused neighborhood excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Carson Clark
Winchester Garage, Inc
Mr. Clark
Co. R. Anderson
Fruit Growers Supply for Immediate Delivery
The advertisement lists immediate delivery of agricultural chemicals and equipment including pyro, lead arsenate, bluestone, genuine dusting materials, spray hoses, rods, guns, nozzles, fittings, and power and hand sprayers with the slogan everything for better fruit.
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertisement
Winchester Orchard Supply Co promotes Cow Peas and Soy Beans as scarce and urges immediate purchase. They claim to be headquarters for Crimson Clover, described as the cheapest legume on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Special Hat Sale Opens May 20 At Local Store
Beginning Thursday May 20 a special hat sale starts with trimmed and untrimmed hats advertised. Margaret L Hodgson is named in the notice. An ad for Albert Dickenson's Globe Scratch Rival Hog and Horse Feeds offers a special price and a contact number. Also listed is a rental notice for a front furnished room with bath in a central location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aprae Margaret L. ‘Hodgson
Albert Dickenson
Globe
Keckley
Shayock
General Scramble Made for Cars
Washington May 20. Demands for virtual hits and preferred car allotments threaten to disrupt the general plan adopted by railroad managers and the Interstate Commerce Commission for relieving freight congestion. Officials report pleas for immediate relief arriving by mail telegraph and in person from industry lines and localities. Only extreme urgency will justify departures from the general policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mrs Shertzer Leaves Stephens City for Pittsburgh Visit
Mrs C W Shertzer of Stephens City travels to Pittsburgh to join her husband employed by Westinghouse Electric. Their daughter Mrs William Fenton, previously ill, shows marked improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Shertzer
Stephens City
Pittsburgh, Pa
Westinghouse Electric Company
William Fenton
Denver Population Rises by 42 988 in Ten Year Span
The Census Bureau bulletin reports Denver Colorado's population at 256 369, up 42 988 since 1910, a 20.1 percent increase. The notice highlights city growth as part of the 1920 census data release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Denver
Col
Census Bureau
Local real estate list offers many farms and houses
W L Fultz of Winchester Va announces numerous properties for sale including brick houses on Main and Market streets, farms with orchards and timber, limestone farms in Clarke county, and acreage near Berryville and Stephens City. Prices range from a few thousand to sixty six thousand dollars with many bearing orchards and outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market and
Monmouth
West Monmouth
Washington St
Main Street
Market Street
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Clarke County
Berryville
Millwood Pike
Apple Ridge
Frederick College
Frederick County
Stephens—City Station
Ben Davis
Yorks
W. L. Fultz
Court Square
Bank of Ranger Fails to Open Amid Deposits Drop
The Bank of Ranger Texas with a capital of 25000 failed to open for business today. Officials cited declining deposits and loan problems as the cause. Published in Ranger on May 20 with notes of trouble extending to May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Ranger
Tex
Bank of Ranger
Bricetown
Secretary Daniels Responds to Critics Over Navy Manpower
Secretary Daniels told a Senate committee that prewar personnel failures were due to aborted efforts and that his policies followed precedents set by predecessors. He defended linking 1914 plans to World War I and cited the navy's unprecedented wartime manpower efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ass¢ Press
Daniels
United States
Senate
Navy
Fiske
Congress
General Board
Department
Forest Fire Threatens Quebec Towns in Belle Chasse County
A forest fire sweeps Belle Chasse county threatening St. Camille St. Fabien eta and Daquam. Daquam reported in great danger as residents flee. A train rescued women and children refugees from burning districts while crews fought flames. Timber valued at over $1,000,000 endangered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Quebec
Belle Chasse County
Ece
St. Camille
St. Fabien
Eta
Daquam
Brooklyn Youth Admits Burglary Scam in Securities Heist
A Brooklyn youth pleaded guilty in General Sessions to burglary in the third degree and is alleged by the district attorney to have confessed that a gang he joined stole about $1,200,000 in securities from safes in the financial district within three months, operating under the police deadline for crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Court of General Sessions
District Attorney's Office
Financial
Senate orders probe of presidential campaigns costs
The Senate without a record vote ordered an investigation into presidential campaigns of both parties. The inquiry covers contributions and expenditures for influence and is headed by Associated Press reporting from Washington on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated, Press
Washington
Senate
Carranza Near Tampico Reported by Mexico City Papers
Washington May 20 The State Department summary says Mexico City papers reported President Carranza was at Zapatlan east of Mexico City toward the Tuxpam oil district today in the Tampico area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico ‘City
Carranza
Zapatlan
Mexico City
Tuxpam Oil District
State Department
Battle Over Mine Sparks 12 Deaths at Matewan West Virginia
In Matewan West Virginia May 20 authorities and Baldwin-Felts detectives clashed with miners and citizens. Ten to twelve people were reported killed with a later death toll disputed. State police with deputy sheriffs patrolled the town as tensions remained high after yesterday’s violence linked to attempts to unionize Stone Mountain Coal Company mines. John L. Lewis urged Governor Cornwell to take action to curb lawless activities by hired guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Associated Press
Matewan
Baldwin-Felts
Mathwan
W. Va
Mingo County
Norfolk and Western Railway
Matéwan
Stone Mountain Coal Company
Albert
Felts
Caleb Testerman
Sid” Hatfield
Lewis
Cornwell
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Miners
West Virginia
Leaders Recover Losses In Part In Early Stock Reversal
In New York on May 20, obscure specialties such as Stromberg carburetor and Fisher body fell 5 to 10 points as Crucible and American Woolen lost ground. A vigorous rally, led by oils and food shares, brought many stocks up 1 to 4 points. Liberty bonds weakened but offerings were smaller. Call money opened at 7 percent. Mrs. Frank Baker of Cumberland Maryland is visiting Mrs. Bettie Thatcher on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Stromberg
Fisher
Crucible
American
Liberty Bonds
Call Money
Frank Baker
Cumberland, Md
Bettie Thatcher
South Market Street
Bank Robbery And Shooting Reported In Delta Ohio
Six men fled with cash after a main street shooting in Delta Ohio seriously wounding baker James Warner. The incident occurred near here with $12,000 reportedly taken from an unnamed savings institution as police investigated. Clean-up Week calendars note May 22 to 25 with free rubbish receptacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Delta
Here
James Warner
Ple
Vkund Esca
Liberty
Valley lumber Co.. equity property regulation and penalties
Regulation prohibits gambling and all forms of games on Equity Property with punishments for offenders. Cattle may not be pastured except west of the reservoir leased for storage. Cutting sod is forbidden. Also notices about tailoring services, a fresh chocolate treat shipment, and a garden for rent appear in the same short item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lune
Pressure to Profiteers in New York Banks Demand Credit Cutbacks
New York banks pressed importers and luxury merchants to restrict credit in line with Federal Reserve requests to deflate credits. Stores lowered prices with reductions from 16 to 70 percent while department stores cut stock and jewelry buyers faced stricter lending. Credit curtailment spread to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and smaller cities as banks advised limiting borrowing for non essentials and other needs. Local banks reported mail and telegraph orders showing rising price cuts and cautious lending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Sune
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Pt Roductions
Equity pasture rental bids and military drill notice
The notice advertises equity pasture rental from June 1 to November 1 with sealed bids due by May 28 to F. B. Clerk, Winchester Virginia. It also announces a drill at 8 o clock Thursday evening May 20 in City Hall by the Winchester State Guards and Virginia Volunteers with special close order drill instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Clerk
Winchester
Pirat
Winchester State Guards
Virginia
City Hall
George H. Grimm
Winchester State Guar
Richard
Jolliffe
License applications urged by May 27 deadline
The notice states that all who require a license must apply by Thursday May 27. After that date, a license will be assessed in accordance with the law and penalties for failure to secure a license will be enforced. J. L. MAPHIS, Commissioner of Reven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maphis
Reven
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Glass
Harry F. Houston
Mr. Houston
Hal D. Flood
Harry St. George Tucker
H. Lee Trinkle
Herrell
Catawba Sanitarium
Builders
American Legion
Robert Y. Conred
Handley Library
South Main
Sam Ensogna
Weipa
Main St
DR. Prettyman
Order League
U. S. Senate
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
N. Market ST
Just
Husband
People's
Texas Bank
SEC
Naval
Tampico
Elean
GRO Rose
Res Ca
Orough & Rarter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!