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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1924
Page
6
Reports say the Prince left with only Major FE and an equerry for a private evening event believed to be the Pentennis day gathering. The absence of other attendants and late return fuels anxious speculation among courtiers and close associates.
A Ford touring car bearing a District of Columbia plate veered off Berryville Pike and plunged over an embankment striking a fence. The vehicle carried two youths and three women who were injured in the crash.
About four miles from Winchester Sunday afternoon a car wreck occurred injuring none seriously. The driver suffered only minor cuts from flying glass after the windshield crack. The front axle and radius rods were damaged and the top and windshield smashed. Repairs estimated at fifty dollars to restore the car.
President Coolidge met with William M. Butler chairman of the Republican national committee and received a briefing on the political outlook. Senator Watson of Indiana reported the President’s election was assured but warned of a hard fight to retain the Republican Senate majority.
Comprehensive account from Captain Williams via the Associated Press reports that the Virginia coast avoided heavy casualties. St Thomas saw only minor injuries. St John, the main island, had four dead and many missing or injured with extensive damage.
Woodmen of the World Hickory No. 34 will initiate a large class of candidates next Friday night September 5. After the ritual the social committee will host a banquet in the social room, with ample provisions and expected big attendance.
In New York the stock market edged higher as selling pressure eased and some sectors led the climb. Sugar stocks gained while Du Pont International Cement and Water utilities drew steadier support, though closing was heavy with about 750000 shares traded. Dr and Mrs J W Shulltang and daughter from Romney visited Winchester during their trip, meeting Mr and Mrs Harry Cookus.
Frederick and Clarke counties schedule opening dates for rural and high schools in October with the same start as Clarke county. The Teacher Institute will be held in Winchester October 4 and Berryville October 3 with state education speakers. Some two room schools face possible closure due to pupil shortages and only schools with twenty pupils may remain two room, others will be reduced to one room.
Luis Angel, Argentine heavyweight, leaves Saratoga Springs for New York to finish training for his September 11 title bout with Harry Wills in Jersey City. Promoter Tex Rickard says deportation concerns have unsettled him, and he directs Angel to complete camp under his supervision.
Local vendor advertises a recurring supply of young black faced ewes from Southwest Virginia Greenbrier and Pocahontas County West Virginia. Purchasers encouraged to see the seller before buying promising savings and good size stock.
Silas Bent reports Owen D. Young, as Germany’s reparation agent general under the Dawes plan, will wield supreme influence similar to an emperor. Young, in law and finance, guides the German gold bank proposal, a $200 million loan, and the transfer of payments to the Allies, while coordinating a five nation transfer committee.
Revival led by Dr. Bulgin draws 1000 plus attendees across towns in Maryland and nearby counties. More than 130 professions of faith reported. services nightly at 7:30. Parade planned next Sunday with regional ministers invited. special Saturday service for colored attendees.
Russell Cather attorney for this city is charged by Oliver Sands former treasurer for Virginia Democrats with receiving contributions to the Democratic national campaign. Frederick is named in relation to the same campaign fund.
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