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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
1
Boston faces a maximal labor clash as police posts stay vacant and federal troops stand by. Gompers rejects reinstatement, unions weigh strikes, and Boston officials rush to fill vacancies while a shooting occurs at Boylston and Cremont streets during guard actions.
The funeral for Harry C. Lupton a prominent commercial traveler in this city was held at the family residence on Piccadilly Street led by Rev Dr J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with many floral tokens from friends and business associates.
Winchester Milling Corp states no wheat intake until further notice due to elevator capacity. Listings note middlings mixed feed damaged wheat and screenings. Public notice appears with sale and product prices from The People's Drug Co. also referenced in the fragment.
Auction set for Tuesday September 16 1919 at 1 oclock in Berryville Virginia featuring 125 head of cattle advertised by G C Ritter Dont forget this sale.
President Wilson speaks to a 30 000 strong Tacoma stadium audience endorsing continued war measures until the peace treaty is ratified. He praises the children present and cautions war’s unfinished business until pledges are fulfilled.
Classified style brief including fruit buyers in Winchester Cumberland Valley Depot and White Post Depot seeking orchards and tradesmen. lodging request for a single gentleman. Sunday hours and special sale at The People’s Drug Co. seed and grain offerings from Winchester Seed Co. new seed and candy items. Rev Clarence Woods sermon times at St Pauls Stephenson with Sunday school and church services listed.
Peach Seed G W Kremer of Winchester Virginia offers one dollar per peck for natural peach seed not from budded trees. Seedling trees listed. Shenandoah Valley Academy opens Tuesday September 23 at 2 PM.
Watermelons are being unloaded at Cumberland Valley Depot with good quality reported and popular prices. For purchase inquiries call 476.
A brief item notes Tanner completed supreme tests in a manner described as like a real man, with emphasis on effort and demeanor. The short record reflects a local notice of testing routine in a human interest context.
The piece lauds William Tanner of Chicago for facing death with his wife Mary, praising his loyalty as he chose to stay with her in danger. It laments materialism and hints at broader social commentary about women’s roles and moral steadfastness, concluding with a continuation note for page 3.
Sunday school at 9 30 Men s Bible Class in Bible Class Hall next to the church Divine service at 11 a m and 7 p m Mr John Richardson to sing Fear Not Oh Israel by Dudley Buck at the morning service
The service flag with about fifty one stars will be demobilized tomorrow evening at 4 after a service beginning at 7 30 o'clock. The rector Rev Dr W D Smith announced that addresses will be given by R T Barton and Philip Williams. Dr Smith extends an invitation to all men represented on the flag with their families and friends.
General Pershing, amid cheering crowds, reported to Secretary Baker his return from France with the mission victory over Germany accomplished. He pushed through women and clerks to reach the secretary, then reestablished headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces and marked his fifty ninth birthday.
William Dunn was arraigned in police court this morning on two charges. Mayor Ward sat as judge due to the absence of a regular police justice. Dunn received a $5 fine for disorderly conduct and a $30 fine for operating a car under the influence. The mayor noted it was likely Dunn’s first offense and warned penalties could rise for future violations.
Cardinal Mercier rests in Baltimore with no engagements today as preparations mount for a solemn high mass at the cathedral tomorrow with Cardinal Gibbons. He and Gibbons will occupy thrones in the sanctuary during the service and a reception is planned at the Fifty Regiment Armory Monday evening followed by the primate's address at the Lyric Theater Tuesday evening.
General George C. Marshall told the House Committee on Military Affairs that the United States will retain certain German liners as part of the army transport fleet. This decision affects postwar logistics and military movement.
The War Camp Community Service schedules its first Sunday afternoon sing on the Court House lawn starting at 5 o clock for one hour. John Richardson of the Chamber of Commerce leads the program with chorus singing a solo and a male quartet selection. All are invited.
New York September 13 Herbert Hoover after returning from Europe stated he is not in politics and has no intention of seeking office. He said flatly he is not a candidate and would decline to become one under any circumstances.
The convention endorses Plumb's plan for nationalization of railroads and pledges miners organizations support to secure enactment. They invite railroad brotherhoods to form an alliance with labor organizations in other basic industries for joint action. The action was nearly unanimous.
SANTIAGO Chile Sept 13 The Chilean ministry has resigned announced today in the capital. The unexpected political shake up follows mounting domestic pressure and signals a major change in government leadership.
Detroit, Sept 13. The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railroad Shop Laborers expect the railroad administration to grant the new working agreement. Officials say Director General Hines will discuss the dispute with the convention here next week.
Workers of the International Association of Machinists in Brooklyn refuse to clock in on Saturday as a stand for a 44 hour week. They plan to return Monday with unclear employer reception and a wage demand of 25 percent on October 1. Also noted is the installation of Rev. Dr. J. B. Bittinger as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Clearbrook with public service at 3 30 tomorrow afternoon.
The Winchester School leader, praised by General Education Board figures, outlines a modern curriculum focusing on character, health, citizenship, and individualized guidance. He argues for play directors, a school nurse, and a dentist, with vocational training tailored to Winchester’s agricultural economy.
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