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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1920

Page

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Wall Street Bomb Probe Gathers Tempo in U S Riot Ties

Reports from New York indicate confidence that American anarchist fighters linked to the Wall Street explosion will be captured. Chief Flynn cites circulars, horse remains, and the death wagon as key clues. Milwaukee and Chicago raids follow as authorities seek suspects and connections to radical movements.

New York Wall Street Wiliam J. Flynn Picracinant of Justice Chick Flymac Wos Palmer Alfredo Salcedo New Chicago Chris Slater

Mr Russell Recalls Gen Ramseur at Belle Grove Monument

James B. Russell, Winchester financier, recounts his close association with General Ramseur during the final month of the Civil War. He spoke at the Belle Grove ceremony dedicating a monument to Ramseur, recalling the October 1864 closing days and Ramseur’s supreme sacrifice. The reminiscence is presented as a помemsense of events with cautious memory of details.

James B. Russell Winchester Deseur Belle Grove Russell North Carolina Historical Commission Mr. Russell S. D. Ramspur North Carolina Ramseur Vaughan Comimamdix

Welcome for North Carolina veterans at Shenandoah memorial

A dedicatory gathering at Belle Grove honors North Carolina visitors and memory of Major General Stephen D. Ramseur. Local speaker Mr. Williams quotes Kate McVicar and invokes shared Confederate heritage, urging unity and pride in a common past between Virginians and Carolinians.

Belle Grove North Carolina Or. Phifip Williams Websater Nemo Kate McVicar Star Williams Asmeh Asetny Stephen D. Ramseur Confederate States of America Hindenburgh Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Gettysburg Cedar Creek Germany France Belgium Shenandoah v Valley Ramseur Dio Virginia

Auto prank costs Mr Nail dear at Woodstock fair

Fred Nail of this city visited the Woodstock fair and took an Oldsmobile from the grounds on Tuesday night for a joy ride. The car broke down on the road. police found it and Nail admitted taking it but denied criminal intent. A magistrate fined him over $300, which he paid.

Fred. Nail Woodstock

Couple Dispute Reaches Court Over Support

Mrs. Anna Denny sued her husband Victor L. Denny on a non support charge. The magisterial hearing concluded with an order that Mr. Denny pay his wife maintenance of 60 dollars per month starting September 15, with further legal steps pending.

Anna Denny Victor L. Denny Denny

Local Classifieds Include Pens and Real Estate Deals

The page advertises fountain pens from $1.60 and up and lists drugstore offerings at The People’s Drug Co. Classifieds show rental rooms at 112 N Market St, sale items like a 24 inch fire pot pipe, and quick sale notices for land parcels including 9 acres near the city and 56 acres on Pike with prices and contact references to G Clarence Miller.

Waterman, Conklin John Holland THE People's Drug CO Solenberger & CO City Pike Clarence Miller

Roy Grove Arrested in Charleston Draft Dodger Mixup

West Virginia Delegate Roy Grove of Berkeley County was arrested in Charleston by a federal agent who mistook him for the fugitive Bergdoll. Trail pursued Grove from Richmond to Philadelphia and Charleston amid anti suffrage tensions and a $20 000 Bergdoll reward offer. A prior arrest and kiss in the state capitol involved an anti suffrage advocate mistaking Grove for Senator Montgomery.

Roy Grove Kareabare West Virginia House of Delegates Berkeley County Charleston Mr. Grove Federal Secret Service Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Eleuth Delegate Grove West Vt Johnson Sleuth State Capitol A. R. Montgomery Mery Indiana

Clarke County Orchard Sold Near White Post

Mr. Harry M. Sartelle purchased a 23 acre orchard near White Post from Harry M. Lewis. The orchard was formerly part of the Richards farm. The consideration amount was not stated.

Harry M. Sartelle Harry M. Lewis White Post Richards

Colored couple married here in Winchester

Walter Davis a native of Savannah Georgia and Gertrude Peyton a county resident were wed by Rev Washington Johnston at 442 North Kent Street yesterday afternoon at 3 30 arriving in Washington that evening to begin their life together in a new home.

Walter Davis Savannah Georgia Winchester Gertrude Peyton Washington Johnston North Kent Street Washington

Boy Missing as Mother Appeals for Help

John Elkins of Huntley in Rappahannock County Virginia searches Winchester for his 18 year old son Thomas Elkins who reportedly ran away with another youth. He wore gray clothes and tan leggings and is last seen in county orchards. Authorities ask anyone who finds him to notify the parents.

John Elkins Huntley Rappahannock County Winchester Thomas Elkins

WANTED Boys to carry Stars at Star Office

LOST On North Market East Piccadilly or Main Sts. $20 in bills. Finder return to Star office for reward. Also potato and cabbage delivery work at Green Orchard. Regular indoor work at National Fruit Product Co. Fairmont Ave. Apply at office. House and two jets for sale at Harris addition near City Hotel Winchester.

North Market East Piccadilly Main Sts Star Office Green Orchid National Fruit Product Co Fairmont Ave Ipst Salr House Harris City Hotel Winchester QehAed Ptt

Winchester Registers 112 Women to Vote in Ballot

The city reports 112 women registered to vote with just over two weeks to qualify for the November 8 election. Registration closes October 2 and reopens after the election, then closes 30 days before the next election. A list names Anna B. Miller Florence V. Jackson Hilda B. Jackson Minnie H. Dee Kath érine R. Glass Mamie Revie Nettie Darlington Vera Jey Nan L. Maynard Anna M. Anderson Theresa B. Lynch Grace EB. Fries Inez C. Fries Nena W. Gore Anna L. Grim Ethel 4H. Baptist Hansbrough Lucille W R Julia G. Tyler Mary 8. Richa Anne i Hiakemore Bertha V. Hancher Ia M. Leafe Florence M. Barr Emily R. Ward Mattie Shumate Eva H. Kair Bessle Gatewood Sarah Henrietta Motter and others. The last named Hilda B. Jackson is the first colored woman to register in Winchester. In Frederick county total registrations are about forty, far fewer than Winchester proportion would suggest.

Winchester The Star Anna B. Miller Florence V. Jackson Hilda B. Jackson Minnie H Dee Kathérine R. Glass Mamie Revie Nettie Darlington Vera Jey Nan L. Maynard Anna M. Anderson Theresa B. Lynch Grace EB. Fries Inez C. Fries Nena W. Gore Anna L. Grim Ethel

Byrd Praised For Fine Work In Sugar Profiteering Probe

A dispatch from Washington to the Richmond Leader reports Richard M. Byrd of Winchester is highly praised in Utah for his role as special attorney for the Justice Department prosecuting sugar profiteering. Byrd, former U S district attorney for the Western District of Virginia, is noted for seizures and indictments against major violators and earned admiration for his aggressive, protective legal actions.

Wagston D. C Richmond Utah United States By Sist Byrd Rere

Meeting of Campaign Committee Tonight Urges Democratic Ticket

The executive committee member is called to attend a 7 30 pm meeting at W L Pultz office to appoint a general committee for the November election and to urge voters to support Cox Roosevelt and Harrison as Democratic nominees.

Memner Executive Committee W. L. Pultz General Ign Cox Roosevelt Harrison

Winchester to Host Last Baseball Game of Season

The American Legion baseball team of Winchester announces their final game of the season on Monday, September 20 at 3 o'clock. A Blue Ridge League picked team will compete, promising a highly interesting contest. Local players have invested much to secure this organization, billed as the greatest treat for fans since Sandy Baker's all star team. Public invited with a small admission fee.

American Legion Winchester Blue Ridge Sandy Baker

California population surge tops ten year growth

Washington dispatch reports California's 1920 census population at 3,426,536, up 1,048,987 from ten years prior. The 41.1 percent rise surpasses Indiana and Georgia, with the state's numerical gain larger than Massachusetts, Indiana and Georgia combined, the largest increase in California's history.

Washington California Indiana Georgia Massachusetts

Jack Johnson Goes to Pen for One Year

Chicago dispatch reports John Arthur Johnson known as Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, will begin a one year sentence at Leavenworth for violation of the Mann act. He decided to drop his appeal and prepare to depart tonight for the prison.

Chicago John Arthur Jack”) Johnson Leavenworth

Thomas W. Nee: Government Permit Office Address

A fragment notes an individual named Thomas W. Nee at 35 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester, and references a government permit and an office. Details are incomplete.

Neeb Thomas West Piccadilly St Winchester Way

Exporter of Apples Faces Market Challenges

Read as a clipped trade listing, the note mentions exporters and markets with scattered names like Boyd Richards and V. N building contacts. The fragmented text hints at a business listing for apple exporters seeking better market access and communication.

Orchard Supply ad highlights apple crop gear at Winchester

Winchester Orchard Supply Company offers Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners and caps paper caps lace ciretes rubber stamps picking sacks baskets carriers ladders conveyors and all sizes for the apple crop. Phone 343 301 N Market St.

N. Market St

Open Door Bible Class to Address Intemperance Topic

Mr R Talbot will speak at the Open Door Bible Class at 9 45 a m in Presbyterian Church. The talk on Intemperance aims to inform attendees about the social and moral issues involved. Local events note a Sunday church schedule with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m and ongoing community notices.

Talbot R. Talbot Presbyte Church DE J. H. Li Gavin York Migsulin

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J.W.W Flynn Looney Man Associated Press Coughlin Fischer Edwin T. Fischer Hamilton Ontario J. T. Attentionsen Allen Milwaukee Wis Gen Winchester Fiancier Carolina Philip Williams Ramseur Monument MR. Nail Clarke County Union Evangelist Small Mr, Byrd Jack Johnson Bell Mae Keltfer Boyd R. Richards Trescott Winchester Orchard Wigwal T. Wileson Martinsburg Lucy ‘Pingley Lane Ave Liberal Commission Amieta Syndicate, Inc West St
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