03 Nov 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1924
Page
1
Report fragments indicate a presidential race with Davis Ton Tn and Coolidge referenced, highlighting final appeals to the public. The text shows broadcast mentions and political names though details and context are incomplete.
Ashton's observers report party lines blur amid three cornered races led by Coolidge Davis and La Follette. Voters in Illinois Kansas Texas and Georgia prepare to cast ballots amid Ku Klux Klan issues and gubernatorial contests shaping the midterm climate.
Mrs. Warren G. Harding widow of the late President is reported seriously ill at Dr. Carl W. Sawyer’s Marion Ohio residence. She suffers kidney trouble and has worsened in weeks following the death of Brig. Gen. Charles E. Sawyer, her former personal physician.
The Kernstown precinct polling place is moved from McCardell property to J. R. Triplett's residence opposite Cammer's automobile factory in the village, county authorities report.
A corrections notice from the Star clarifies a Saturday ad error for G. R. Kenney Co. listing bed rom slip ea priced at 99¢ should read 69¢. A separate Lost notice seeks a white poodle near Berryville Piké Millwood with a reward offered by Mrs. Amherst.
Wanted notice seeks Massey to buy Oiper apples in Northwestern grade. Listing indicates grade standards and contact for inquiry.
The Winchester finance committee asks voters to authorize a $130000 bond reissue. They argue it does not increase debt and aims to ensure payment on matured bonds tied to past improvements. Past councils failed to fund these maturities, but current action seeks to restore credit and meet obligations.
Frederick V. Bowers famed songwriter and composer brings his musical comedy company to the Empire for The Love Bet. The troupe arrived Sunday from Lancaster with Bowers highlighting his hits Be cause I Love You and Always. He plans a southern tour stopping in Winchester before Richmond and Norfolk next week.
CABBAGE AND POTATOES will arrive today November 3 at my warehouse. Phone 93 W. Buy now and have money. F. A. SHRYOCK.
Election returns begin at 7 but continue to midnight as Colleen Moore appears at the Empire with an orchestra concert and a special movie program. A matinee is listed for 2 30 with a 9 20 evening show. Ticket prices rise by 10 150 25 cents.
Advertisement seeks workers with applications to WM Beverley at Winchester Cold Storage. Also notices a lost lavalliere diamond ring in heart shaped platinum with reward for return to Star Office. A found small white and black puppy, contact owner at phone 41-1.
Classified ad listing a modern five room apartment for rent under the name Herman H Harle and reference to office and packing house notices. Includes unrelated small ads about cider apples bulk apples and rags with a packing house and star office reference.
A Virginia Valley delegation welcomed by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce amid a hurried schedule after arrival at the George Washington Hotel. Major Barton and other speakers praised the visit, Apple industry remarks noted, and the party then moved to Martinsburg before returning to Washington.
M L P Reid of Boyce Virginia defends how he quoted statements about campaign expenses and accuses Dabney Harrison of misquoting. He notes Farmers Union records, mentions Howard's successor, and cites Farmers Exchange stockholder worries and local cooperative gains in Clarke County.
A public notice invites Republicans and the general public to a smoker event hosted by Lupton's office on Rouss Avenue. The announcement stresses attendance and timing with a dated stamp of 10-31 from the secretary.
Annual summary from Miss Martha Stowers details 1923 24 Red Cross service in Winchester and Frederick County. Highlights include 2 031 office interviews 1 232 letters written 107 ex service men 104 civilian cases 81 cases carried forward 17 food orders 26 fuel orders 37 clothing orders and 20 employments secured along with various placements and state institutional referrals. Armistice Day begins nationwide membership drive through Thanksgiving with public support urged for the humanitarian organization.
In Richmond Virginia on November 2 a theft at the Newland Jewelry Company robbed robbers of over ten thousand dollars in jewelry. They entered the shop and used a gas torch to blow a stage hatch into the safe but fled before reaching the diamond stock.
General Wu Pei-fu, former commander in chief of Peking forces, fled to Tangku on the Gulf of Chihli about 80 miles from Tientsin. Feng Yu-hsiang, known as the Christian general, now holds Peking and is seen as ending the We Pei-fu conflict. Remaining threats are undirected troops near the capital.
Citizens in Winchester will vote tomorrow on a local bond renewal the ballot states the city will not increase debt but allows issuing new bonds to replace matured ones. Voters are urged to mark FOR bond issue and erase AGAINST to comply.
James Mars, Commandant in Winchester, appeals to the public to support the Salvation Army with any amount, noting his five months of service without salary and that funds stay in Winchester to aid local work. He urges small weekly contributions to sustain ongoing efforts.
Announcement invites moviegoers to a First National Picture Painted People at the Empire tomorrow night. Includes complete election returns and orchestra music. Regular prices posted at Commercial Barber Shop N Main St. 11-1-1p-6t.
Voters are urged to carefully mark ballots next Tuesday. Use a line with a pen or pencil to strike through unwanted candidate names while leaving preferred candidates legible. A name is scratched only if the mark covers at least three quarters of its length. For President and Vice President, strike through unfavored candidates. scratching the electors is not required.
Mrs Lupton widow of Liclen Lupton died at Memorial Hospital Baltimore after a long illness. Born in Hempstead she trained as an educator and earned a college career while guiding community service in the county. She led sewing units for soldiers during wartime and is survived by a sister a niece and a nephew in Michigan. Funeral set for Wednesday at 3 PM from 127 West Pigdotly Street with pallbearers named.
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