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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
1
A fragmented OCR line references a parade and expeditionary force. The readable portion hints at a ceremonial display or military mobilization theme, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify further.
Washington celebrated General Pershing and the First Division with a massive parade along Pennsylvania Avenue. Half a million spectators lined the route to honor the unit returning from France, depicted as a cross section of the American Expeditionary Forces.
The national committee for organizing iron and steel workers met in Pittsburgh to decide on postponing the September 22 strike. John Fitzpatrick said a last minute telegram from Elbert H. Gary could avert delay, with workers ready to walk out Monday. Gary reportedly sent letters to subsidiary heads as the crisis loomed.
Keifer pears announced for sale at the warehouse at C. V. Depot and at White Post Virginia. Top prices offered by SAM HAINES.
New York stock activity showed extreme irregularity after an initial rally with steels and equipment slipping. A later recovery gave way to renewed selling as leaders fell in current quotes. Oils and motors led gains at noon while overall prices declined.
Congressman J Hampton Moore won the Republican nomination for mayor of Philadelphia by 2139 votes over Judge John M Patterson in a fierce primary race. Moore leads in virtually complete returns and is expected to win the general election.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its annual session in Baltimore with a big parade and the Patriarchs Militant drill at the Fifth Regiment Armory. More than 40,000 members participated, adding crowds to the city for the spectacle. A classified note offers a large cooking stove and gas range for sale via W Roy Stephenson.
Roy Miller former mayor and relief chairman said early today about 200 dead in Corpus Christi and surrounding area with 3000 to 4000 destitute. Damage estimates ranged 10 to 15 million dollars as relief efforts hinge on financial aid. More victims were found lifting city death toll to 62 and total known dead beyond 160 with higher estimates around Corpus Christi Port Aransas and Aransas Pass.
Officials of the Bix Six union demand a $14 weekly raise in all scales and a 44 hour week by October 1. They threaten to strike as 152 New York publishers consider suspending publication or moving plants west to escape labor radicalism. A 10 percent strike fund assessment of $40,000 weekly backs their stance.
Notice announces Shenandoah Valley Academy opening on Tuesday September 23 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Also includes private sale notices for Stephenson's Depot Frederick County Virginia. Properties listed include a 160 acre farm with improvements, a 65 acre tract with dwelling, and three small dwellings with outbuildings. Enquiries directed to W Roy Stephenson in Winchester.
Two Winchester men Eugene Dabney and Paul Fansler join General Pershing and the First Division in a Washington parade. Dabney, six feet tall, serves in Pershing's Own. Fansler is with the Seventh Field Artillery. Local residents drove to the capital to view the final review of the American Expeditionary Force.
Seed wheat rye barley timothy Red Top Orchard Grass and all fall seed available for prompt delivery in January at Winchester Seed CQ.
Police Commissioner Edward A. Curtis reaffirmed that striking officers will not be reinstated under any conditions and that a proposed rule change to allow suspension as punishment does not affect the current situation. The Boston central labor union backs the strikers to the limit, but leaders say no general strike is imminent.
A Wear-Ever aluminum cooking outfit demonstration is planned at Mrs. R. H. Cornwell’s home near Double Tollgate on Thursday September 18 at 3 p.m. All housekeepers, men and women invited to fit up kitchens with a complete Wear-Ever Outfit.
Formation of the American Safety Razor Corporation unites the Gem Ever-Ready and Star companies. The new firm, capitalized at 20 million dollars, aims to control about 90 percent of the global dollar safety razor business.
The Stone Wall District School Board of Frederick County invites bids to add a second story with two rooms to the White Hall school building. Blueprints and specs are available at the superintendent’s office 22 Rouse Avenue Winchester Virginia. Leslie D. Kline notices bid deadline September 25.
The supreme council has definitively adopted the Bulgarian peace treaty and will present it to Bulgarian plenipotentiaries on Friday morning. Also appears an unrelated classified line: FOR SALE Stoner Seed Wheat. Apply Grover H. Schiack. 17-11p-31.
Classified fragments list seed lots for sale including Falcaster Seed Rye Barley Alfalfa Timothy and all Grass Seeds from Winchester Seed Co and a floor register wanted. Also three good lots for sale in a fine location. A note mentions Mrs Elizabeth A Wade visiting Timber Ridge and Capon River in Hampshire County before returning to Florida.
In San Francisco the president outlines the league covenant’s effect on self determination for Ireland. He says the covenant won’t bind the US to quell foreign rebellion nor limit recognizing independence. Ireland was not at Versailles, and more questions from labor groups on Shantung and British dominion representation await replies.
The United States Mine Workers of America in Cleveland denounced militarism and compulsory service, backed rapid Americanization of foreign born residents, and rejected a radical plan to withdraw from the AFL. A move to replace Labor Day with May Day was defeated, and prohibition was left as a personal opinion matter.
Mr. George Taylor of South Kent street learned by telegram that his son in law Lewis Supinger of Braddock Pennsylvania died after a brief grippe. He married Miss Anni Taylor of this city and leaves one daughter Virginia. A Woodstock Virginia native, he had several sisters there. Burial may be in Woodstock though details were not confirmed. The family had recently visited his wife’s homeland and was shocked by the news.
Services are held before Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the Farmers and Merchants' Bank building on the second floor.
Dr Douglas S Freeman editor of the Richmond News Leader arrives from Washington for an 8 30 pm Handley lecture at the Empire Theatre. The talk titled Red Theories will critique Bolshevik ideas and uphold constitutional government in a patriotic, public discussion.
Geneva reports Gabriele d Anunnzio remains in control at Fiume with insurgent Italian forces after refusing orders to withdraw. British and American contingents were jeered as they moved to warships and departed. French troops reportedly stayed barricaded in their barracks.
Miss Laura V. Keller daughter of the late James R. Keller of eastern Frederick county died Sunday evening at Bayview Hospital near Baltimore after a long illness. She was a professional nurse who worked in Baltimore for years. Funeral from her sister’s home in Harris Addition at 10 o clock on Thursday morning with burial at Red Bud Church cemetery.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium led a solemn requiem high mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral New York on the first anniversary of Cardinal Farley’s death. The ceremony drew a large crowd as dignitaries processed to the sanctuary and the Belgian primate blessed the congregation from the altar.
Joseph B Williams 25, chauffeur, is under arrest after allegedly striking his wife Daisy Louise Williams on Monday morning at 307 Grace street Richmond. The victim died two hours later from a blood clot on the brain following a prior Friday night dispute at the Bebout home. Coroner J M Whitfield investigated and noted no signs of fatal indigestion. Police said Williams had a history of domestic trouble including a bootlegging term.
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