Republicans Out as of This Last Congressional Election
A concise historical note marks Republicans exiting power in the last congressional election, highlighting party turnover and shift in control.
25 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1922
Page
1
A concise historical note marks Republicans exiting power in the last congressional election, highlighting party turnover and shift in control.
Republican witnesses refute Pauls charge of dishonesty in the 1920 Winchester contest. The House committee led by Rep Dallinger annulled the Winchester vote, effectively wiping out the city and disenfranchising voters registered before 1904. Harrison and Paul clash over fraud claims as Winchester officials named face scrutiny.
Hiring ad seeks reliable men for full winter work at the Colon Amrick Corporation plant. Apply in person at the plant for immediate employment.
The Virginia Barrel Company advertises a demand for several thousand cords of pine stave timber delivered to its North Market street plant. Full specifications available at the second floor of Farmers & Merchants National Bank Building office.
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law was sworn in at Buckingham Palace and began functioning immediately. Lloyd George pledged support for a peace friendly policy of economy and progress and declared Britain must pay all debts to America.
United States Senator Claude A. Swanson will speak in Luray Virginia on November 1 at 8 p m in support of Judge Thomas W Harrison Democratic candidate for the Seventh District House seat He will also speak in the Ninth District for George C Peery and this Luray appearance is expected to draw a record crowd as his only campaign stop in the district.
Late yesterday afternoon a decree was entered in the Corporation Court in the case of Clara V. Fultz executrix of William Fultz deceased versus the Frederick Land Corporation and others. The demurrer by the Frederick Land Corporation Albert L. Baker and Harry Hardy is withdrawn. Objections to filings of answers by Baker and others are withdrawn. Baker’s answer was filed in open court. The Frederick Land Corporation and Harry Hardy are each given 30 days to file their answers.
The late Charles B. Keeler's will dated June 30 1922 leaves to his widow Laura L. Keeler for life all real and personal property including a half interest in realty near Winchester. After her death the estate goes half to son Charles R. Keeler and daughter-in-law Edith A. L. Keeler or their heirs if deceased. Executor Charles R. Keeler posts a $7000 bond as no witness signed the will.
An order appoints William D. Grim as guardian of his granddaughter Sarah Ruth Hillyard, a minor under 14, conditioned on bond of 1500 dollars.
The John Paul Club will meet at Handley Library Auditorium on Thursday evening October 26 at 8 oclock. Miss Elizabeth Kern will address the club on That Contest. All Republican women are urged to attend this meeting.
Dr Kate Waller Barrett of Alexandria has been elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the New Orleans convention. She will resign as state president to head the national body and is renowned for philanthropic work, nursing, and leadership in numerous civic groups.
Col. Robert F. Leedy of Luray and Mr. A. G. Weaver of Front Royal will address voters of Winchester and Frederick County at City Hall Auditorium next Monday evening October 30 at 8 o clock. Ladies invited to hear campaign issues discussed.
Willing Workers Society of the First Baptist Church hosts a pie and cake sale Friday October 27 in Solenberger’s Store window. Proceeds support church outreach.
Opportunity to buy acreage at Paul Shryock and Ip Baker Shryock farm sale on November 4. Limestone land close to town. See sale bills for details.
Classified notice seeks an experienced accountant currently employed but willing to work evenings. Apply at XYZ Star office with full contact details.
Court officials today kept to their investigation into the Hall-Mills murder mystery after a day with Wilbur A. Mott the newly appointed special prosecutor but no new facts emerged. Mott said he would not seek indictments from the grand jury yet.
Col Robert Leedy of Luray and Attorney Aubrey G Weaver of Front Royal will headline a Democratic mass meeting at City Hall Auditorium next Monday evening October 30. City Chairman Harry Hardy will call the meeting to order at 8 o clock. Women and men are invited to attend. Leedy will speak for the first time this campaign, joined by Warren county lawyer Weaver, the famed black plumed knight of Page.
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Andrew Bell will pay an official visit this evening to Winchester Lodge No. 867 of the Elks. J H Yost, exalted ruler, announced the deputy’s visit and notes a social session after the exemplification of ritualistic work with clam chowder featured in the entertainment program.
Police arrested six speed offenders in the city, with Officer Armel charging fines of 10 dollars and two dollars costs for Frank Brown, Loryn Carlisle, Clairton, A. D. Rinker, James Nevitt, and Clyde Smith. D. H. Royston was fined for speeding by Chief Doran, and Jake Haines was fined five dollars plus two dollars costs for drunkenness.
The Greenwich Village Follies revue arrives at the Empire Theatre tomorrow night with a cast of fifty artists and twenty famous models. The production features twenty-five scenes, its own orchestra, lavish costumes, and a dramatic staging that deemphasizes risqué elements. Curtain is at 8 15 with reservations via Bell phone 325.
The Rev. J. F. Morgan and Roy A. Larrick returned from Burlington North Carolina where they represented the First Christian Church at the American Christian Convention annual meeting. Rev. Mr. Morgan will lead the midweek prayer service at the church this evening.
James Hart known as Jack Hart of New York is found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in Baltimore after a rapid trial. He sobbed in court claiming his wife influences him as he was escorted to jail.
The body of George M. Freyer, civil war veteran, died at his Hagerstown Maryland home last Saturday was buried with military honors in the National Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The service included firing volleys by a Virginia National Guard unit and pallbearers from the same squad. The Rev J W Gardner led home services at the Freyer residence Tuesday morning and floral tributes filled the grave.
All men are ordered to report at Company Barracks Friday Oct 27 1922 by order of commanding officer George H Grimm Capt. Per E Be Brengle 1st Sgt. 25 1 p 21.
There will be a regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 30. All members are hereby and herewith ordered to be present. Reference. Write A care Star office. 23 ip tf
Thirteen of thirty arrested last night at a North Charles street tea room appeared at the central police station before Magistrate Stanford. Of those arraigned only one was held, including Mrs. Gertrude Stokes 40 of West North Avenue and Ferdinand Piguet 27 of North Charles street. James Holmes 26 a waiter was held for U S authorities on a Volstead Act charge.
The Democratic women’s organization opens a campaign office in the Hotel Jack annex basement on West Piccadilly Street with Mrs. BE Wunder in charge. They urge all Democratic women in Winchester and Frederick County to seek information and campaign literature ahead of the November 7 election for U S senator and Seventh Virginia district representative. The office operates all day and part of the evening.
Andrew Bell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce receives an invitation to deliver the annual memorial address at the Elks National Home in Bedford Virginia for Memorial Sunday December 3. The invitation comes from Frank H Ritter exalted ruler and from Charles Mosby superintendent of the Bedford home. Bell accepts by telegraph with sincere appreciation. The Bedford home houses 170 aged Elks from across the United States and Memorial Sunday draws many visitors, with President Harding among past speakers.
Mr and Mrs William M Stickley of Vaucluse announce the marriage of daughter Miss Emilia Kathryn Stickley to Mr William Edward Rogers of Washington DC. The ceremony will be at Grace M E Church South Middletown Va at 8 PM Saturday November 11. Rogers is traffic manager for Southern Railway in Washington and they will reside there.
Capt Oliver F Bright of Norfolk Virginia, a well known figure locally, is transferred from the navy yard at Norfolk to the Medical College in Washington D C.
Household and kitchen furniture and parlor suite to be sold at 327 and 330 North Main Ist street. Auction set for Saturday October 28 at 10 a m. Fred S Anderson and Duvall and Dunn act as auctioneers.
An opinion piece blames a profiteers tariff for boosting wool, cloth, and clothing prices. It argues the duty pyramids charges from brokers to retailers, inflating a suit's price and harming fabric quality with shoddy materials.
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