Public delegates stay in conference
Public delegates remain in conference as reports from Peoria Illinois indicate ongoing talks. Details are scarce but discussions continue into the afternoon with no immediate announcements.
23 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
1
Public delegates remain in conference as reports from Peoria Illinois indicate ongoing talks. Details are scarce but discussions continue into the afternoon with no immediate announcements.
Mechanic Emil Feltner of Company I, 116th Infantry, 29th Division, praises Captain Robert Young Conrad who was shot and killed in action a year ago. Feltner recalled Conrad's bravery, care for his men, and selfless acts in the Alsace campaign, including buying food with his own money. Feltner later served with the Peace Commission in France.
Help wanted for office and errand boy at Troy Laundry West Water Street. Also promotional ad offering Ford car or $200 cash with purchase. Rent notice for house with bath central Winchester location. Star Office inquiry. Auto robes sale offer.
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Pittsburgh to praise Belgium’s wartime allies. Governor Sproul, Mayor Babcock, and local officials welcomed the royal party at the station before they traveled to the soldiers' memorial where King Albert received an honorary University of Pittsburgh degree. Lost tires advertised between Martinsburg and Winchester with reward offered.
Lille France October 23 a general strike of men in the building trades has been declared demanding higher wages and better working conditions about eighty thousand men have been thrown out of employment by the strike more than a ton of Sal Vet the hog tonic just received it pays to need it.
Atlantic City October 23 Secretary of Commerce Redfield urged formation in the United States of a credit granting organization to buy securities of struggling foreign nations. The plan would be supervised by the Federal Reserve Board, with capital of 500 million to 1 billion dollars and bonds sold here at low interest. The secretary said several billions would be needed in the coming years to stabilize these nations.
In Youngstown on October 23 one man was killed and another seriously hurt when police stopped two alleged arson plots by striking steel workers. Serbian and Italian groups met at Brier Hill to burn homes of nonstrikers, then three Serbians and three Italians were nabbed attempting fires. In Pittsburgh area mills the strike prompted higher staffing in most plants per United States Steel and independents.
Steels dominated the morning stock market with outsized gains. Lackawanna rose 14.5 points, Crucible 13, Bethlehem 4, and national leads, while Republic and United States steels fully recovered. Later, profits and weakness elsewhere trimmed many gains and oils motors rails shippings and coppers fell.
Twenty five cast members of A Night In Honolulu arrived in town for Empire Theatre showing tonight. The Hawaiian revue promises popular music and lively scenes. A large sale of seats was reported this afternoon.
Richmond reports Prohibition Inspectors J. J. Oliver and Lee Chase were arrested at Amelia Courthouse on a warrant alleging seizure of L. C. Robertson’s suitcase tied to liquor. They were released on their own recognizance for a hearing next Wednesday. The commissioner said actions will continue to pursue bootleggers despite setbacks.
Lost Fye glasses of tortoise shell with no frame details. A reward is offered at the Star office for their return.
Special services at 8 pm in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church mark a nationwide spiritual revival drive. Speaker Robert M. Ward will discuss The Church's Need and the public is invited. Local committee led by W Nelson Page will hold weekly meetings with another service planned for Sunday morning and announcements forthcoming. Prayer circles operate in private homes as campaign literature is distributed by the publicity committee.
Boyd Richards of Shenandoah advertises need for Wanted Yorks Bens Staymans and Twigs in or out of storage. Contact Bell phones 76 and 289W regarding Apple brokerage.
Washington October 23 President Wilson is reported by his physicians to be making satisfactory progress with no new symptoms. Officials expect the prohibition enforcement bill and the Justice Department constitutional opinion to reach him today and may be considered if his condition allows.
Assistant Secretary of War Crowell began consideration of ten bids for the government plant and town of Nitro West Virginia. This is the second offering of the project and a decision will take several days.
A six year old pure bred Jersey cow with good quality offered by John Harmer at the fair grounds. Also notes that no service will take place next Sunday at Berryville Presbyterian Church or Stone Chapel.
Urbane reel of opportunities offers 32 acre farm with new dwelling and barn two wells near Winchester Pike 65 acres with orchard 30 acres 8 to 12 years old good dwelling and artesian well five miles from Winchester 100 acres with ten acre ring orchard two miles away brick twelve room dwelling and stable on large lot. Also 86 by 188 foot double brick dwelling on South Main Street plus other properties on favorable terms. We can place money to loan on gilt edge real estate mortgage bonds.
All officers and scouts of Troop 4 and the council are urged to attend the next three meetings. Friday October 24 8 p m special meeting in honor of Rev Dr W D Smith retiring president of SSunday October 26 3 p m Memoriam service for Scouts Eve Silver and Weiss unveiling of bronze tablet by Rev J H Lacy and Rev Father McVerry Public opening of scout building Friday October 31 complete inspection with music
Washington October 23 The United Mine Workers formalized rejection of Secretary Wilsons settlement proposals for the November 1 strike. John L Lewis says the plan is indefinite and inadequate and will not meet the situation. He notes the joint conference is deemed essential and accuses the operators of following Senator Frelinghuysens Senate speech lines.
Local newspaper fragment shows references to apple pricing and fruit products, farm seed sales, land and deed concerns, and a public sale listing. It mentions Round Hill Orchards, Stephens City notices, and a property sale near White Post with live stock, implements, and furniture to be auctioned by C. Rhodes.
M P Kline conducts a sale of steers cows and heifers at Middletown October 8 at 10 a m Real estate stock land and private items including cows hogs and farming implements listed ASA Crisman operator and lot numbers 51 15 18 20 22 23
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