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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1935
Page
1
Mussolini declares Italy will respond to Ethiopia conflict with war as millions listen on radio. Solemn hour expected to break in history as Il Duce addresses the nation amid mixed public opinion and scrutiny of British declarations on the plebiscite anniversary of 1870.
In Rome Il Duce told millions of Italians that a defining hour has come. Mussolini spoke to crowds across 7,329 communities as Ethiopia protested to the League of Nations after Italian troops crossed its frontiers.
Mayor Winchester notes fire prevention week highlights a long standing issue with abandoned and unsafe old structures. Fire department officials warn these shells remain dangerous and could ignite during high winds, risking large parts of the business district if torn down and replaced.
Geneva October 2 The League of Nations faced despair as Haile Selassie protested Italian invasion of Ethiopia and Rome reported mass mobilization. Officials warned sanctions depend on Italy being named aggressor with possible air blockade and Suez cutoff, amid complex Britain France collaboration and Japan’s wary stance.
Boyce Town Council in Clarke county schedules a mass meeting at 7 30 oclock Friday evening October 4 to discuss proposals for reconstructing highway No 50 through the town. The council invites all residents of the Boyce section to attend and participate.
President Roosevelt closes a cross country tour with a Pacific coast stop at San Diego and a 56 mile Los Angeles reception. He plans a naval demonstration and a cruise to the Panama Canal aboard the Houston, amid cheers from large crowds and calls for liberal unity.
Officials said three Baltimore men Capt. Carroll Micky Castle and Mr Squire, tied to Stanavo Oil Co, will visit the airport tomorrow. The Stars and Stripes plane of Admiral Byrd arrives at noon today and will stay today and tomorrow ready to haul passengers.
World wheat prices rose sharply amid news of hostilities in Ethiopia. December delivery touched $1.06 a bushel in Chicago at noon, up over three cents from the previous close. Winnipeg May wheat reached $1.00, a three cent gain. October also climbed three cents.
County Detective George Tucker said he had an important clue in the eight ton dynamite explosion that rocked West Lebanon Saturday night. He stated unknown persons caused the blast and that it was not due to combustion, but he refused to reveal the clue.
Today and Friday feature special pictures from a private interview with heavyweight rivals Max Baer and Joe Louis. The page notes availability of the candid shots across the issue.
London reports say King George met with Sir Samuel Hoare and Viscount Halifax as Stanley Baldwin briefed Parliament on Geneva. Eden speeds back for tomorrow's League of Nations council meeting to draft a peaceful settlement plan amid rising Anglo French diplomatic activity over the crisis.
The boxing world awaited confirmation that promoter Mike Jacobs would gain control of New York’s Madison Square Garden and the Garden’s outdoor bowl for five years. The move followed a proxy between Col. John R. Kilpatrick and Col. John S. Hammond, linking Jacobs with former Tex Rickard associates.
The local army recruiting office announces El mer J. Simmons of Toms Brook Virginia has enlisted in the coast artillery. He is sent to Fort Slocum New York for prep before sailing to Hawaii. The office lists vacancies in coast and field artillery infantry chemical warfare service engineers quartermaster corps and medical department Hawaii and Panama.
The Egyptian cabinet was convened in a sudden session after Sir Miles Lampson the British high commissioner flew to Alexandria for an unexpected interview with King Fuad.
Emperor Haile Selassie telegraphed the League of Nations protesting an Italian advance from Eritrea into a triangle south of Mount Mussa Ali in Ethiopia. Paris reports say 50 000 Eritrean troops and mechanized forces aided the move, while Ethiopians claim air domes and depots were built with no Ethiopian opposition.
Lloyd Williams Post of Berryville Virginia to host state American Legion leader Frank Rennie Jr as guest of honor for an 8 o clock installation of newly elected officers including Harold L Scheuer Ralph Galloway E P Carter Jr R L Plybon M F Wisecarver J D Griffing Jetson Spates C H Iden Rev Ronald Rowland M E Strother plus auxiliary president Frances Beverley and district leaders expected to attend and address.
About 800 workers at the Eastern Rolling Mills in Baltimore walked out on October 2 after 75 cold roll department employees began a strike Monday over a new wage scale. They rallied coworkers to join the action today.
Franklin D. Roosevelt voices favor for Scouting, framing the movement as a remedy against racketeers and gangsters, asserting that Scouting brings discipline and constructive activity into youths.
Visitors start strong as Detroit delays opening due to cold overcast skies. Managers and umpires confer on final arrangements before play begins. Chicago dugout cautioned against excessive commentary as conditions hamper early action.
The United States has played a minor role in supplying war munitions to Italy and has shipped none to Ethiopia. Airplane engines and parts sent to Italy show the only increase over 1933 and 1928 as period benchmarks. Data on arms exports registered under the neutrality act were not made public by Secretary Hull.
Local welfare agencies received a message declaring only native Floridans on relief will be employed on the canal spanning the peninsula to the Gulf of Mexico. The influx of men seeking work is warned to stay home due to scarce job opportunities.
Dr. Ronald E. Ney foot specialist opens a new office in room 511 at the First National Bank Building in Harrisonburg Virginia with contact at 66.
Lost item notice asks return of a pair of white chamois gloves by Mrs. R. E. Byrd at 326 Amherst St. The ad promotes quick service and reasonable prices for buyers and mentions a rush.
Brighton Oct 2. Italian Socialist party telegram warns Fascism risks war and public enmity while British Labour backs sanctions to restrain Italy. Card vote: 2,168,000 for sanctions 102,000 against. heated debate over Ethiopia campaign and potential European war.
HOLLYWOOD Calif Oct 2 Mrs Leslie Carter veteran stage and screen actress reported to Police today that burglars had looted her home of valuables valued at 10000 during her absence last night.
A square dance event is planned for Tuesday October 8 at Ashley's Nite Club in Castleman's Ferry running from 10 to 2 with a 1pm to 5pm window cited in listings.
Baker's Service Station advertises cash for empty beer bottles. Robert Burst's bulbs bloom with other pleasant results. Hya cinths, Tulips, Madonna Lillies, Crocus, Narcissus and more for fall planting at Miller's. Medicines, Chemicals, Magazines, News.
Lon Warneke pitched brilliantly for Chicago allowing only four hits as the Cubs defeated Detroit 3 to 0 in the opening game of the 1935 World Series at Navin Field. The crowd topped 48,000 amid cool, overcast conditions as ground rules and tarpaulin concerns delayed the start.
Detroit Linwood Rowe and Lon Warneke are slated to start the opening World Series for the Tigers and Cubs. Washington FTC charges the National Electrical Manufacturers with unlawful restraint of trade. Baltimore owners seek a circuit court review in a gold hoard case involving two boys. Washington AAA leans toward a voluntary potato program over tax control. Rome mobilization called. Venice declares martial law in Bulgaria. Athens reports British bombers over Candia toward Alexandria. Brighton Labor backs military sanctions to curb Italy's East African campaign. Paris notes fighting between Italian and Ethiopian troops in Mussa Al region.
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