24 May 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
1
The fragment mentions US TI PART IN ME and a figure Sala associated with Norther Vig in Baltimore, described as a baker. Details are sparse and context unclear due to damaged text.
The sale of the Northern Virginia Power Company of Winchester to Maryland interests, valued at 1.5 to 2 million dollars, was led by Harry C. Warden and R. W. Alexander. The purchase creates a holding company Shenandoah Company to control the Hagerstown and Frederick Electric Railway and the Winchester power firm, with plans for expanded trolley service across Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
Jerry Brown was arraigned before Mayor Jones for bringing liquor into Berryville. He pleaded guilty and received a $100 fine plus costs. Howard Smith, arrested for drunkenness, was fined $5 after being caught hiding from Chief Feltner during a liquor chase.
An advertisement touts a William Noonan offer for building and completing homes on land provided by clients. It promotes a WEAR-EVER kitchen outfit highlighting light weight metal utensils, pure finish, heat retention, fuel savings, no toxic concerns, and durable joints, urging readers to consult the WEAR-EVER representative.
Armed and unmasked men entered the Gem jewelry store in San Francisco s shopping district and bound a clerk before fleeing with 14000 in coin and jewelry.
The Northern Baptist convention met in Denver on May 24 and unanimously rejected a proposal for a conference to explore an organic union among evangelical churches. A prominent move was urged by the Presbyterian Church in a related effort.
The Winchester Opequon highway project on the Boyce road is assured as bids open near 88 000 dollars including two concrete bridges. Convict labor will be used and funds cover all but 26 000 dollars to be available by February 1 1920. Chamber of Commerce leaders pledged 20 000 dollars to bridge the gap if the condition holds.
The notice promotes hail insurance for wheat with a sales line from HANSBROUGH & CANTER showing contact details and a brief call to action. It emphasizes securing protection during harvest season and advertises the firm as the point of contact for policy procurement.
Engineman Forney of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was badly cut and bruised when his passenger train struck an open switch in the yards near the Robinson ice plant on North Market Street around noon. Fireman Riser escaped injury. The switch was left open by a freight worker. the train traveled about 35 miles per hour and left the rails, plunging 15 feet into a clay embankment. None of the passengers was hurt, but all were jarred. A freight engine towed the train to Strasburg Junction. An investigation was ordered.
Fire department representatives met at City Hall Auditorium under Chief Warden J W Sibert to consider inviting the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association to hold its 1920 convention in Winchester. Capt Robert L Gray led the discussion with support from Captain C M Hodgson and others. Further meetings planned May 30 to vote on inviting the association to meet in 1920.
In Toledo Ohio union leaders announced confidence that most of the 7 000 to 8 000 workers locked out at the Willis Overland Motor Company and Electric Auto Light Company would return to work Monday as factories reopen. Workers sought a 44 hour week and wage increases while company letters suggested many would accept the 48 hour week at existing pay. About 10 000 workers were affected by the shutdown.
The Old Bay Line steamer Virginia burning near the Potomac last night sank with unknown fatalities. Survivors totalled 16 of 62 aboard, and officials fear more deaths as lists are compared. The ship valued at about 700000 dollars carried 156 passengers and cargo.
In Dallas on May 24 the general Texas election centers on woman suffrage and prohibition. Amendments granting women's suffrage and banning manufacturing and selling intoxicating liquor are being voted on. Advocates and opponents have run a vigorous campaign and a heavy turnout is predicted.
Miss Sidney Eagle of Newport News visits her brother David Eagle in Company I of the One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry. She finds him well and joyful to be home with fellow veterans, including Stonewall Albin and Howard Grim, though they mourn the loss of Captain Robert Y. Conrad. They expect to return for the Sixth of June.
A fragmented critique discusses a German born author Baroness von Mann who condemns modern women and luxury. It cites a book praising extravagant dress and the idea that a woman's end is to glorify fine clothes, with sexist tone and social judgments from a late war period.
An advertisement for authentic Ford car parts claims genuine service and urges readers to visit a supplier on the second page, listing Owapman’s Auto Supply at 22-1p-6t as the source.
Unfavorable weather delays the NC-4 seaplane flight from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon. A Navy Department message from Rear Admiral Jackson confirms the attempt is not being made today.
The weekly U S Weather Bureau forecast for May 26 to 31 calls for North and Middle Atlantic states to have approximately normal temperatures with considerable cloudiness and occasional rains.
An OCR fragment advertises Sunlight Spring Wheat Flour with a code 22-1p-61 H. B. KECKLEY and a rental notice listing a furnished room for 1 or 2 gentlemen at 30 Braddock Street. The source shows two distinct items from a historical page.
Washington May 24 demobilization reports show 2,215,161 personnel, including 112,556 officers, returned to civil life. Sailings from overseas since November 11, 1918 reached 1,153,427 as plans call for all troops to sail from France by June 12 except regular divisions.
The Rev Dr A N Warner, returned missionary from India, will address Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday morning at 9 30 Sunday school and 11 preaching on the Centenary drive. He also speaks at Greenwood at 2 30. the pastor urges members to stay home from 2 30 to avoid delays and will preach at 8 in the evening.
Mountain View Nurser Co in Williamsport Maryland advertises apple trees for sale with guidance to reserve by writing or calling. Customers are urged to travel by auto or truck to pick up the trees, with partial line references to dates or codes in the ad.
St Pauls A M E Church schedules Sunday services with sermons at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school is at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Rev J C Parola. A cottage dinner at Bethel A M E Church parsonage Tuesday evening May 27 hosted by the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. Fresh cows and springers wanted by M E Conner at McIlwee's Livery. Mt View School in Web on May 28 at 8 o clock with free admission and refreshments. speakers include Supt Kline.
New York May 24. The district attorney's office extended its inquiry into the sale of stocks of fake oil wells in Texas and Oklahoma to include the advertisements of the stock. Assistant District Attorney Dooling said boards of trade in the two states were consulted and found many promoters did not own or lease oil land, while others had leases expiring soon.
The pastor the Rev Charles Adey will preach at 11 a m and 8 p m on Behe day in the First Baptist Church. Morning subject The Optimist and a follow up talk titled A Model.
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