10 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1922
Page
1
A clipped wartime style headline reports allegations against Davis linking him to an attack on Byrd. The text hints at charges titled neglect of duty and references political motive behind the assault. Details are fragmentary but imply formal charges and a court or inquiry context.
A Virginia governor responds to editorials about the Valley Turnpike transfer to the state. He defends actions of directors and stockholders, cites revenue growth under his presidency from 13,996.48 to 89,229.20 and large road improvements, and rebuts accusations of personal gain. He lists key figures, bills, and votes, and notes maintenance costs and dividends.
W. Piccadilly firm Adams and Adams chiropractors were fined 50 dollars and costs on two warrants charging unlawfully practicing medicine without a certificate from the State Board and without a license. Mayor Glass ordered the penalties. appeals noted to the Corporation Court.
A Ford touring car owned and driven by Hunter Brown of Smithfield avenue Winchester overturned on the Valley Turnpike a half mile from Stephens City at 8 30 last night. Miss Elsie Lee of Highland avenue Winchester was painfully injured with a deep head gash and unconscious for a time. Miss Gladys Hawkins, also in the car, was unhurt. Gus Haines of Winchester helped take the injured and Brown to their homes. The lights failed, brakes were applied, and the skidding vehicle overturned on the slippery road.
An announcement invites readers to a photography session at the Handley Library on Thursday October 12 at 3 p m. L V Jolui fe announces the meeting to discuss home photography for families and children.
The Winchester Democratic Women Voters call a meeting at Handley library Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Representative Thomas W. Harrison will deliver an address. The gathering urges attendance by women voters targeted by Republican efforts to disfranchise, noted in another Star column.
Advertises several reliable men to be employed through the winter with work guaranteed. Applicants urged to apply at the Colonial Brick Corporation plant, location provided in the notice.
Alfred L. Green, prominent Winchester dry goods merchant of H. K. Green and Brother on North Main, was found dead at about 2 AM in the store with a gunshot wound. A nephew discovered the body after finding Green absent from a church meeting and then writing two farewell letters.
Friendship Fire Co will hold its regular meeting on Thursday evening October 12 at 8 o clock. The uniform shirts topic and other important matters will be discussed. Captain Fred W. Forney urges attendance.
London papers condemn Attorney General Daugherty’s order banning liquor on ships within American waters. Paris weighs action to protect foreign trade. In New York four ships had liquor removed under Shipping Board orders, with 4000 to 5000 bottles from the President Roosevelt and Polk taken ashore. President Arthur also emptied. President Polk to sail from Hoboken with only soft drinks aboard.
Reverend Clarence Woods of Winchester and Frederick County urges public aid to fund Near East Relief. The campaign seeks 4200 dollars to support 70 orphans in Bible land orphanages, with pledges of five dollars monthly or sixty dollars upfront. Funds go through H. Douglas Fuller at Farmers and Merchants Bank, county treasurer, to prevent starving orphans and ensure overseas workers have options.
Baltimore records a fifty one year rainfall surge with 5.18 inches in twelve hours. Flooding damages cellars and car tracks while bridges wash away in outlying districts. A citywide deluge exceeds prior records and disrupts daily life.
The Empire Theatre schedules a Saturday afternoon matinee of The Bat in addition to the evening show to accommodate Frederick county patrons, store clerks, and out of town travelers. Manager Baker cites the cast and accessibility as key reasons for the extra performance.
For sale a 1921 Model Ford Touring Car with starter and demountable rims. Good condition. Contact H R Bryarly at 22 Rougs Ave Winchester VA. October 10, 1931.
The Trescott Grader with a roller conveyor inspects apples, saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking and binding supplies, spe cialty orchard ladders offered at low prices. Reward offered for a lost raincoat at Fair Grounds. Duffey listed.
The Bat continues to astound the theatrical profession. It has just completed its fourth engagement in Pittsburgh where the Pitt Theatre record was not only broken but was practically doubled over the best previous week's business in its history.
Matinee crowds at the Empire enjoyed the Paramount film Meron of the Lady Letty starring Rudolph Valentino and Dorothy Dalton, two screen favorites, in a splendorous presentation.
Closing out auction Saturday evening and night store goods and 100 bushels potatoes. Also order of farm stock and nursery stock including tulips hyacinths peonies roses hedge trees and more. Contact J Frank Baylis at 209 1 for details and phone inquiries. Money to lend on real estate security by Ward and Lack attorneys.
A brief word on the Allied terms and alignment reflecting the ongoing World War II era. The piece discusses coordination among Allied leaders and the shared goals guiding wartime cooperation.
Turco nationalist officials and Allied representatives meet at Mudania to decide terms for ending hostilities in East Thrace. A final Turkish decision rests with Angora before 6 p m today. The plan includes Greek evacuation from Thrace within about 15 days and transfer of civil powers to Allied authorities, with Turkish troops occupying the region until a broader peace treaty is signed.
A want ad promoting a steady position at U. S. Radiator Corp in West N. Pa offers starting pay of 3.60 dollars per day with training on radiator molding. Wages rise to 5.25 dollars per day as you learn the trade. No strikes and labor troubles noted. Apply soon.
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