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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

5

County Man Wins Damages Over Washington Streetcar Death

A. W. Foreman of Hayfield Minnesota county secured a federal court judgment in Washington D C against the Washington Railway and Electric Company for the death of his son Lohr Foreman killed when a street car collided with an army truck near Washington D C. The jury awarded 2750 dollars. suit had sought 3500 dollars. Attorney Joseph B Newlin of Winchester represented the plaintiff.

A. W. Foreman Street Car Company Joseph B. Newlin Winchester Foreman

Civilians Bomb Militia Lorrie in Cork Street Attack

Civilians bombed a military lorrie in Barrack Street Cork injuring one soldier killed another three wounded. Two soldiers on the lorrie fired on the attackers. The street bustled with workers as two men and a woman were wounded in the leg.

Cork Ireland

Sheridan horse shoe brings $8 relic auction

A horse shoe worn by General Phil Sheridan's horse sold for eight dollars as relics from the late Charles Ms Gunther were auctioned today in Chicago. The sale featured a collection of Civil War era artifacts drawing interest from collectors and historians.

Chicago Phil Sheridan Charles Gunther

Local wholesale markets report mixed commodity prices

The Star lists wholesale quotes for creamery butter, eggs, roosters, eggs, hay, corn meal, flour, corn, bran, and dry mash, with prices for dairy, grain, and livestock items. Local reval markets show butter, flour, corn meal, feed, and molasses pricing, reflecting broad commodity activity.

Tay Peets Gorm Ckscenzgnee Dairy Tood Co

Baltimore Wholesale Markets Price List Summary

Baltimore wholesale markets report corrected closing prices for livestock and dairy products. Highlights include fat steers 11 to 12 dollars, lambs 8 to 14 dollars, sheep around 6 to 7 dollars, calves 7 to 16.25 dollars, and various feed and poultry items with mixed listings.

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Color for Any Garment

An old advertisement claims Diamond Dyes guarantee durable color for worn clothes and home textiles. It asserts the product works on mixed wool and cotton, promising rich, fadeless results and simple use for any woman.

Swift Refrigerator Car Carries Fresh Meat Across the Nation

A Swift refrigerator car moves along the rail network delivering fresh meat to destinations nationwide. The scene highlights the logistics of meat transport by rail and its role in keeping supply chains active across regions.

Reading Combine Dissolution Ordered by Federal Court

The court orders Reading Company to file within 90 days a dissolution plan for the alleged Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company coalition with the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron, Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal. Supreme Court ruling last spring prompted the decree.

Associated Press Philadelphia Oct Reading Company Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company Philadelphia Fund Reading Coat and Iron Company Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company United States Supreme Court

Dayton notes Cox loan linked to City Commission talks

Hy B. Talbot, president of Dayton Metal Products, testified at a Senate sub committee hearing that his firm paid Governor Cox's $5,000 note to the City National Bank of Dayton. He said delays in campaign funding and discussions between Democrats and Republicans affected the election effort and that Cox advised the note be covered by the party. Vera Cruz statue reference noted.

Dayton Ohio Dayton Metal Products Company Cox City National Bank Ofayton Senate Talbot Daytona City Commission

Jury to Probe Alleged 1919 World Series Plot

Cincinnati report notes Judge Dixon instructed the grand jury to investigate key phases of the alleged conspiracy between gamblers and eight White Sox players to throw the 1919 world series. The Oct 8 filing emphasizes Cincinnati as a focal point in the probe.

Associated Press Cincinnati Ohio White Sox Dixon Court Today Grand

Wilson Proclaims Half Mast Flags for World War Heroes

President Wilson directs nationwide display of the American flag at half mast on public buildings and military posts on Sunday November 14. The action honors heroic soldiers sailors marines and others who sacrificed their lives in the world war.

Associated Press Washington Oct Wilson

Harding on the campaign trail in Missouri

Senator Harding travels the Republican line through Missouri with an afternoon speech in St Joseph and a night address in Kansas City. He plans several brief stops in smaller towns as part of his push for party government and a foreign policy free of entanglements.

Associated Press Harding

Triumph Pills Promise Relief From Irregularities

Ad offers Triumph Pills for irregular or suppressed periods with claims of safety and dependability. States not sold at drug stores and urges writing for more details to Relief at a free address from NATIONAL MEDICAL INSTITUTE in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

National Medical Instituue Milwanukes. Wie

Rattlesnake encounter ends in reflection on sportsmanship

The narrator recalls a rattlesnake sighting near a lake among eucalyptus trees. In a frenzy, they cast rocks at the serpent, comparing it to Ishmael and condemning the reckless act as a minefield of fear, death, and shame, urging humane restraint.

Ishmael

Esther Rutherford Operated On At Kings Daughters Hospital

Miss Esther Rutherford of the C. and P. exchange underwent an operation at Kings Daughters Hospital in Martinsburg on Tuesday for cataracts and is recovering well. Mrs. Laura Hauck has returned from a several week visit to her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. William Louthan in Chester Pennsylvania.

Esther ‘Rutherford and P. Exchange ateKings Daughters Hospital Martinsbore Citis Laura Hauck William Louthan Chester

Miss Seabright Weds Quietly in Wilmington

Miss Stella Seabright daugter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Seabright of the city married Mr Richard Topfstedt of Wilmington in a quiet ceremony at the Lutheran Church parsonage Wilmington conducted by Rev L G Von Basse.

Winn, del Stella Seabright Thomas Seabright Richard Topfstedt Wilmington G. von Basse

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