02 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1927
Page
1
In OisOns Macy Ed Kidwell delivers the upset over a Hampshire boy. The report notes Kidwell’s surprising victory and situates the result within local juvenile competition.
In closing the trial Justice Siddons notifies the suspect of allegations but takes no action for now. Kidwell is brought before the inquisitorial body as others are summoned to testify.
Edward Kidwell Jr a juror in the Fall Sinclair conspiracy mistrial in DC is said to come from Slanesville Hampshire County West Virginia. Family moved to Washington years ago from Hampshire with German roots and farming origins. Kidwell’s father a Washington businessman is described as a leather worker and harness maker.
The Teapot Dome investigation advances to a mistrial as charges of jury tampering derail Albert B. Fall and Harry F. Sinclair case. Juror Edward Kidwell is questioned by a grand jury after conflicting statements about discussions of a car and the trial. A new trial date is likely in January.
Ty Cobb will not be in the Philadelphia Athletics next year after a conference with Connie Mack. Mack said the management cannot re engage Cobb and cited revenue concerns while Cobb indicated he might retire, though no definite decision was announced.
Paris. Ruth Elder tours fashion shops on Rue de la Paix and the Champs Elysees revealing a struggle between feminine lace and practical sportswear. She says she bought more sports items, two evening gowns, and pays cash, aiming to keep costs modest despite attention.
Odd Fellows from Frederick Clarke and War Ten counties gather in Berryville at the High School Thursday night starting at 7 30. The Tri County Odd Fellows Association hosts with Grand Lodge officers attending. R E Lee Lodge of Dumfries Va will confer a degree, assisted by about forty Marines from Quantico and an exhibition drill.
President Coolidge urged Americans to observe November 11 as Armistice Day to voice gratitude for peace and to foster hopeful, peaceful relations with other nations. The proclamation sets aside the day for nationwide reflection and unity.
Berlin November 2 Dr Friedrich Wilhelm von Prittwitz Gaffron counsellor of the German embassy at Rome has been confirmed as successor of Baron Ago von Maltzan the late German ambassador to the United States in diplomatic circles today.
Washington reports crop conditions for the week ended yesterday with Virginia favorable for farm work. Bulk of cotton gathered in good condition.
Regular meeting scheduled for Thursday evening November 3 at 8 o clock. A smoker and refreshments planned. Friendship Quartette to sing. Signed by Captain Red W. Forney.
Winchester City Council deferred action on the American Telephone and Telegraph request to use Chesapeake and Potomac poles for a long distance line between Atlanta and New York City. The 30 year franchise overlaps the C P company’s seven year term, prompting referral for further review.
Cable reports England sees weak apple demand due to mild wet weather. If conditions stay mild and arrivals rise, prices likely fall next week. Auction in Liverpool totals 39 000 barrels and 11 000 boxes from New York steamers Cedfies and Sexthi2a with Yorks Ben Davis Winesaps Staymans Newtowns and Washington Jonathans listed at varied prices.
City finances are strained with unpaid bills including school expenses and electric charges. Council debated a $10,000 30 day loan to cover real estate tax receipts but the measure failed 5 to 4. Creditors claim past due accounts with interest while authorities warn of damaged credit and looming payments.
In Budapest two prominent stock brokers Adalbert Vas and Samuel Cuth shot themselves in view of clerks and colleagues after suffering heavy market losses. The men, seated apart by glass partitions, followed days of similar self inflicted deaths by others in the week.
Early irregularity in today's stock market gave way to strength with heavy gains in oil and tobacco shares. By afternoon the trading volume fell noticeably and call money dropped to 3 1/4 percent.
Major Thomas I. Steere of Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg West Virginia received a full settlement check from Lawrence C. Hollis insurance agency after his stolen Whippet pet automobile was found abandoned damaged miles from Lewisburg. The insurer sold the car for Major Steere and paid the full claim.
Announcement from Eugene M. Garrett Inc invites Chrysler owners to call and meet before a future service policy is announced. Also an ad offers 15 shares of Virginia Valley Orchard stock for sale and a note about Rawee pie care.
City Council met in regular session to address police staffing and ordinances. Budget constraints mean Policeman Clarence Ford will be paid from the regular fund, with Amon Strosnider taking his place for the remainder of 1927. An $800 codification cost was approved to update city laws since 1901. Noise complaints near the Pennsylvania Railroad were referred to officials, and a new Miller Street right of way was proposed. East Fairfax lane resurfacing was ordered, water quality praised, and a milk bacteriology test equipment proposal referred to the finance committee. October arrests totaled 51 with fines about $1,151.50. water usage rose roughly 16 percent year over year.
For sale are first mortgage guaranteed bonds in denominations from $500 to $1000. Interest is paid semi annually. State tax is refunded. Guaranteed by the largest bonding companies in the business for principal and interest. Strongly recommended to the investing public as absolutely safe.
Insurance Investments Real Estate presents Hansbrough and Carter with a legal notice recorded on November 2. The notice concerns partnership matters and a contractual settlement involving property assets and investment claims.
The 75e Women’s Auxiliary of Grace Lutheran Church hosts a chicken supper in the social room on Thursday November 3 from 6 to 8 PM. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Major A Willis Robertson, chairman of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, appeals to Virginia hunters to not shoot before November 15. He argues that strict enforcement protects long terms of hunting enjoyment and compares Virginia’s liberal seasons and licenses with Pennsylvania’s stricter approach. He calls for cooperation of all true sportsmen to prevent pre season hunting.
Washington, Nov. 2. National business groups urged reducing the corporate tax from 13 1 2 to 10 percent in testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee while administration proposals favored 12 percent. Democrats pressed the treasury surplus question, Republicans defended forecasts. Senator Simmons and others pushed broader reductions and nuisance tax repeal, with Capper calling for farm relief and marketing reforms to aid agriculture.
A telegram from New York reports Rev. John A. Curran of St. Peter's Catholic Church Harpers Ferry West Virginia has inherited a $10 000 legacy from Mrs. Marcella M. Curran who died in New York on September 4 1926 The Curran estate valued at 23 281 has been filed for appraisal by the New York state transfer department
A Mrs. Wm Irwin offers a reward for a lost jeweled pin marked with initials O R C. The owner requests the item be returned to 806 S Stewart St. Immediate contact is requested.
Paige Jewett Motors at 10 South Brad Street advertises a Paige sedan traded to a quick buyer for a cheap price.
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