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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1924
Page
3
Social notes report the American Legion Auxiliary hosting a card party at the George Washington Hotel on Tuesday October 14. Games include bridge and mahjong with refreshments after the meeting, honoring local members and guests from Winchester and surrounding towns.
Market Street notes guests and departures as Miss Mary Elizabeth Pidgeon, connected with UVA extension, visits Wadesville. Miss Marguerite Larrick from Washington stays with Mrs. Luther Wisener in White Post. Glen Coffelt and Boyd Hutchinson return to Edinburg after two weeks with H. J. Higgs. Mr. George C. Crane of near Dayton Ohio returns home after a visit. families in Winchester welcome relatives and friends amid brief residence updates.
Bandits boarded a gasoline railcar at a remote Cambria-Indiana spot and opened fire on passengers after forcing the motorman to stop. Expressman Gorman was killed and Davis wounded as two sacks of payroll money were seized. the bandits fled in an awaiting car. The payroll belonged to the Cambria-Indiana Company at Col ver.
Arthur J Hamman, a Martinsburg and Winchester merchant who died after an appendectomy, held a Home Life Insurance policy for 10 000 dollars. The company received proof of death, and agents H A Bryarly and Brother presented the check to Mrs. Hamman as executrix of the estate.
Weather forecast for the week beginning Monday indicates generally fair conditions with near normal to warmer temperatures. Showers are expected late in the week across the Mid-Atlantic region, with some probability of rain on the latter days.
In heavy fog near Lowellville two interurban cars from New Castle and Youngstown crashed head on. Nick Warko died from a skull fracture. One passenger died. three others seriously injured and a score sustained bruises and cuts.
The piece celebrates Bucky Harris and the Washington team after a dramatic win at Griffith Stadium. It lauds Harris for leadership and youth, contrasts with John McGraw, and notes the 40,000 crowd’s enthusiasm and the players' around 6000 extra dollars each. It frames baseball as a noble, democratic sport.
Washington Senators were outbatted and outfielded by the New York Giants in a short series. The Giants hit 0.246 with 980 fielding, while Bill Terry led with a .4429 average for five games. Roger P. Paugh posted .417 in four games, and Joe Judge led Senators with a .385 average in seven games.
Atheneae people reflect on modesty as a virtue, with quotes praising restrained praise and the value it brings in communal life. The framing suggests a moral or cultural discussion promoting humility in public conduct.
Washington report recalls a chaotic postgame scene with officials and fans pressing toward club entrances. Judge Landis and Clark Griffith among those trapped by the mob as autographs and cheers turned into a crush. Manager McGraw helped break through the barrier amid scattered disorder and relieved players.
Washington players bid farewell after clinching the pennant and the world title. Walter Johnson nicknamed Barney and manager Stanley Harris receive praise for guiding the team. McNeely drove in the winning run as fans cheered and police escorted him from the mob guarding the club quarters.
A tumultuous scene in Jeyville as Walter Johnson escaped a large crowd of about 1 000 people after an hour long game. Police secured the area and cleared the gate before Johnson and his wife and mother left for Coke.
A Santa leader presents each soldier with a handkerchief and toothbrush as thanks for meritorious service. Generals distribute additional gifts while the soldiers respond with cautious praise. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but the scene emphasizes ceremonial rewards.
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