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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star paper in Win Virginia is mailed as second class matter daily except Sunday. It is published by the Evening Star Publishing Co. of Chester and consolidates with the Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly es and The Weekly Mirror.
Subscription rates listed by mail showing one year three fifty six months one month thirty cents and variations in advance payments. Associated Press credit note states exclusive use for republication of AP dispatches and local news.
Charlottesville editor argues Senator Byrd acts independently, shaping policy and balancing the deficit with Governor Trinkle. It credits his business sense and measured remedies, condemning charges of secret rings and urging voters to back a practical executive for Virginia.
Roanoke Times reports Senator Glass praises ex Governor Byrd as a young man of great use and trusted by the Democratic rank and file. Glass notes three capable candidates for governor, including Mapp and Moore, with Swanson also backing Byrd through two Virginia senators.
The Associated Press reports Virginia crop and weather conditions for the week ended yesterday. Moderate to copious showers improved conditions across the state but cool weather hindered most crops except wheat oats and grass which are much improved. Tobacco and sweet potato planting progressed with some replanting due to cool weather. Strawberries are entering markets and fruit prospects are good to excellent except in the northwest where frost damaged crops.
In Wheeling West Virginia on May 20 a temporary injunction was granted in U S District Court regarding a miners union appeal. The case involves labor actions and related union requirements moving toward the circuit court for further consideration.
In Frederick County Virginia a circuit decree directs a commissioner in chancery to inquire into lands held by the late Jackson and George Parker, heirs at law, and to report on partition feasibility and interests. Notice to interested parties by publication. hearing set for June 20, 1925 at Winchester office of Master Commissioner John M. Steck.
Day one of the Pitts coal company case sees appeal to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond Va union counsel T C Townsend says the core issue is free speech protected by state and federal constitutions. He argues employees may join a union and persuade others by lawful methods without coercion.
Seven trap shooters faced traps at Winchester Gun Club for a regular practice meet. J. D. Willey led with 24 of 25 targets. Roger T. Jones hit 44 of 50. Other scores included Arthur Seabright 43, Henry Kern 40, William Louthan 31, Harry Braithwaite 34, and Mr. Miller 12. The club will host a big shoot on June 6 and aims to draw top shooters from the region.
New York May 20 There was a general upward movement in the stock market in the morning Nash motors jumped 19 points to a record top at 425 Rails and equipment lagged despite an announcement that railroads would spend 750 million dollars for road improvements and new equipment this year Carloadings for the week ended May 9were the largest in any carrying week in history Call loans renewed at 3 percent The closing was strong Total sales about 2 000 000 shares
A Macon to New York Packer dispatch reports airplane dusting against peach belt pests in Georgia. About 115000 trees dusted in Marshallville and Montour? alone. Dr Quaintance supervised by Oliver I Snapp. Dusting called a big success as the third poison application in orchards.
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