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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1924
Page
3
State police worked through the night chasing clues about a possible kidnapper and murderer targeting a man named Frank. Investigators reviewed leads and canvassed areas as part of the ongoing search.
Chicago police report the second disappearance within five days as seventeen year old Gertrude Barker, a St Xavier Academy student, goes missing after leaving school. Nellie Taylor, an adopted English girl, remains missing after being seized by a trio of men. Police question three instructors and intensify student interrogations. Barker, from Yakima, was visiting Chicago with an aunt.
Former West Virginia Governor John J Ely has extended an invitation to address Handley High School graduates during the week of June 9 13. Supt H S Duffey announced the event noting Ely's kinship to William B Cornwell of Winchester and his role at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Governor Inwell enjoys broad local support and will speak to the class.
A Star reader turned in a hand bag found on the Valley pike to Police Headquarters Saturday night. The bag, later identified as belonging to R. M. Harlee of East Lexington, Va., was inspected and shipped to him. the finder had read in The Star that such a bag had been lost by a tourist passing through the area.
Ralph Strosnider bundle boy at Nathanson's store forgot his bicycle outside the North Main Street shop Saturday night and walked home. Police were alerted and a patrolman recovered the wheel early Sunday morning, delivering it to headquarters where the boy reclaimed it today. Meanwhile Mrs Dame and her son left Baltimore after visiting the Wards. Mr Dame drove from Baltimore on Saturday.
The report details fifth grade tug of war where red team scored 59 to white 1 and sixth grade red 64 to white 18. Individual scorers include Stover Haymaker Paul Mars Harison Lunsford Reed Lainsford Charles Lowery Joe Swanson Gordon Lunsford with multiple point figures.
Virginia large scale apple growers convene in Harrisonburg to plan a general meeting for standardizing packing. Attendees include R. G. Vance of Waynesboro president of the Virginia State Horticultural Society J. H. Meek state markets director G. S. Ralston extension horticulturist H F Byrd of Winchester and H W Sampson head of fruit and vegetable standards at the U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
Washington May 26 Senator Frazier Republican from North Dakota warned the Senate there would be strong opposition to adjournment of Congress on June 7 unless farm relief legislation is enacted in the meantime.
Miss Laure McGure hosts a tea Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Beresford of New York visiting Mrs Lewis H. Hyde.
New York May 26 another reduction in the price of refined sugar is announced bringing the cost to a new low for the year at 6.85 per barrel for fine granulated sugar.
Enormous crowds filled all seats at The Empire Theatre for two Sunday showings of the film Hail the Power. A devotional music and prayer program preceded both the four and nine o'clock showings under the People's Picture Service. Hundreds of questionnaires from Saturday's story were copied for mailing back with Sunday service questions.
In Le Duc France on May 26 the Meuse general council heard Premier Poine reaffirm that the election did not alter the foreign policies of his government. He stated he would likely make his final public address as head of the cabinet and warned successors could not change policy.
Federal officials prepared to reopen the federal grand jury investigation into the Veterans Bureau administration under Col. Charles R Forbes. J E Thompson, a Chicago St Louis contractor, was named in February indictments following a nine month Senate inquiry.
New York May 26 publication of revised treasury figures showed little deficit risk from the compromise tax bill, boosting traders. General Electric led the rise, touching 222, up about 10 points from last week’s low, as buying dominated the morning. Railroad and specialty shares remained active, with call money at 3 percent and a firm close after about 600000 shares traded.
The Supreme Court held that butter with 16 percent or more moisture is not adulterated under the May 9 1902 act and not subject to a 10 cent per pound tax unless water is added in abnormal quantities.
Washington May 26 The Senate agricultural committee agreed to resubmit a vote on the Ford Muscle Shoals bid and on the Norris government operation bill for the property after rejecting them last Wednesday.
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office today to Camillus C. Bucher and Miss Pffie Dyke, both of Mountain Falls. The groom is a widower, 66, and the bride is a daughter of Warner Dyke, 24.
In Washington on May 26 the Supreme Court ruled that cities may restrict doctors from dispensing intoxicating liquor. A Los Angeles pharmacist challenged a local ordinance that barred filling prescriptions for more than a half pint, arguing physicians could prescribe a full pint under the general prohibition. The state law supports the city regulation.
Mrs. Dudley Miller visits the Misses Jones on Washington street before reopening her home Sunnyside near Stephens City. Mrs. Amtrim McKay and Mrs. Miller’s two children will spend the summer with her.
Mrs Paul Gaylord hosts a Thursday afternoon tea in honor of Miss Mary Stuart daughter of Mr and Mrs E Stuart. Her wedding to be held mid next month.
Baltimore residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Spicer and daughters Dorothy and Catherine, with Mrs. KE. J. Cranz of New Paltz, N Y, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J William Sibert at their Peyton street home. Spicer manages the Black and Decker electrical plant at Towson Ma.
In Mesopotamia a "poison wind" or sam is a superheated air whirlwind that travels a direct narrow path. It strikes a single person, causing immediate collapse and potential death if stimulants are not given, effectively inducing heat apoplexy.
The primeval white pine forests that earned Maine the Pine Tree State nickname have nearly disappeared. The second growth is now widely used, while spruce forests remain the most extensive. Hemlock, birch, balsam, fir, oak, maple, cedar, and other species grow throughout the state.
A woman physician has been selected to furnish professional services to certain United States coast guard stations in North Carolina.
A Paris crowd booed and mobbed the American rugby team after a 17 to 3 defeat to France at the French Olympic Stadium. The scene reflected poor sportsmanship, with spectators jeering during the match and throughout the event. Later, an earlier Olympic game photo shows the U S team defeating Romania 37 to 0.
A Parisian doctor claims certain perfumes influence users over time. He cites violet scents fostering sympathy and devotion, geranium boosting audacity and vigor, mint enhancing craft and business sense, and vervain encouraging an appreciation for the fine arts.
Guidance on starting meals with a firm chewed portion of dry food to improve digestion. Mastication may slow stomach acids and ease discomfort after solid foods, though excessive mastication is avoided if pain or excess acid occur.
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