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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1923
Page
2
Mr Allen Myers of Frederick Maryland has been visiting Mr Carroll Solen and Mrs Robert Daugherty. Mr and Mrs Powell Jolliffe of 68 recently visited Mr and Mrs R L Petrie. W H Hulver spent Sunday with his mother Mrs J G Vio.
Governor Pinchot said a telegram of congratulations from President Coolidge on the anthracite wage settlement was not published when received. He indicated he would release it if the President asked, noting officials will publish it if instructed.
Rome Sept 14 Premier Mussolini moves to change the liquor law cutting allowed drink shops from one per 500 inhabitants to one per 1000. The hours drink shops may stay open will also be revised as part of the campaign against alcoholism.
The Commerce Department reported last month that the United States enjoyed a favorable trade balance of 38 million dollars. August exports totaled 313 million dollars while imports were noted in the report.
The figures show $301,774,000 and $281,376,000 in August of last year, compared with $275,000,000. The data underline sizable differences across the three reported totals for the month.
Paris reports Stresemann's reply to Poincare leaves a not unfavourable impression though fuller details are scarce. Le Matin notes the chancellor moved forward but clings to the belief that mortgage on private property justifies Ruhr evacuation. France may adjust its Ruhr regime if payments proceed, but will not evacuate until they do.
Harrisonburg Va Sept 14 Dr Frank Price nephew of Rev Dr B F Wilson and his wife Miss Essie McClure Greenville are safe in Japan among American quake survivors at Tokio and Yokohama They plan to visit his parents in China where he will teach theology at a Presbyterian Seminary Camp Shenandoah director Dr Price served two early seasons The State Department cable also confirms safety of Rev M J Trewalt and wife Luray and Rev C W Hepner and wife Woodstock missionaries of the United Lutheran Church
Mrs R D Johnston hosted an afternoon tea for a small group in White Post Virginia. Mrs Warren Snyder departed for an unspecified destination after the gathering.
Short summaries report residents visiting relatives and undertaking travel across towns. E F Meade attends revival in Front Royal. Marguerite Elliott visits Berryville. Hallie Chrisman heads to Havre de Grace to resume school duties. Lois Hatcher visits Massey home. Mrs George Lees and Caroline visit Union West Virginia. Chamblin Funkhouser hosts a dance. Elizabeth Lee goes to Baltimore for kindergarten training. Meade and Ernest Meade attend McCormick funeral in Berryville. J Finnerly leaves summer home to visit relatives in Virginia. Mabel Massey returns to Roanoke as school principal.
Washington reports President Coolidge has urged the United States Coal Commission to promote a reasonable coal price for consumers. Two paths are considered education of buyers to resist profiteering or government price fixing if Congress authorizes legislation. The commission has data ready for use. Congress would need to act before any price control could be enacted.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a rate inquiry into anthracite freight charges. Hearings set for September 24 in Pittsburgh before W A Disque and similar sessions to follow at other distribution centers. The coal commission seeks full public disclosure of mine coal costs, transportation, wholesale and retail margins, and distributor profits.
Several hundred invitations have been issued for the final subscription dance at Jordan Springs tomorrow night. Dancing starts at 9 and ends at 1. Committee members are Victor Arthur Marshall Baker and George Barrie with chaperones Mrs Edgeley White Mrs Hunter Meuire Mrs Gertrude Barton Mrs C Stuart and Mrs George Barrie. Verzi's Orchestra will provide music and a large crowd is expected.
James Haynes of the Virginia secretary of the commonwealth reports a regional conference with officials from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maryland on truck and auto reciprocity. An agreement allows vehicles to travel between adjoining states without interference provided they make point to point trips in each state except bus lines and common carriers.
Heavy frosts and the season’s first snow affected multiple states as Minnesota and Michigan reported snow and a broad northern area saw frost. The Weather Bureau warned of further frosty conditions advancing into the lower lake region and northern New England.
Radio fans in Winchester will hear round by round coverage of the Dempsey Firpo world heavyweight title bout via WCAP Washington. Maj J Andrew White will announce stages from the ring side with special speech input gear installed. Broadcast begins with preliminaries at 7 15 o clock, and WIC relinquished its right to call the fight.
WCAP reports say the Firpo Willard fight will be enhanced by permitting elements to aid transmission. The company invites all receiving-set owners to tune in for the fight festival and enjoy a nearly ringside experience.
Mrs Jenny Evans of Detroit says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after back pains forced her to quit factory work. She touts it as the standard remedy for female troubles and urges other women to try it. The ad also lists wallpaper and window shades from Thomas & Messer Company, Baltimore.
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