Mills Seek Injunction to Bar Strikes at Mills
A New England textile front reports mills seeking an injunction to prohibit strikers from picketing works. The action aims to curb labor disruption during ongoing labor dispute coverage.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1934
Page
1
A New England textile front reports mills seeking an injunction to prohibit strikers from picketing works. The action aims to curb labor disruption during ongoing labor dispute coverage.
Seven Philadelphia textile manufacturers seek court injunctions to stop picketing while union leaders call the moves a show of the strike's effect. In Coatesville a truck driver was rough handling by pickets at Avonsohn Silk Mill, as the national mediation board's report to President Roosevelt nears completion and a peace move is hoped for.
The writer recalls the Union retreat rumors on September 19 1864 after the Third Battle of Winchester. They reflect on war’s horror and praise Stephen Crane for his Red Badge of Courage about that conflict.
In Nome Alaska on September 19 city and federal agencies rushed to aid hundreds of homeless as a devastating fire left $3 million in damage. Food supplies are nearly exhausted and replenishments are awaited from the states while emergency shelters are arranged for winter. The Red Cross and government officials seek immediate aid funding and outside assistance to stabilize the crisis.
A schedule issued by the Winchester Federation of Churches and Winchester Ministerial Association outlines daily union services during the first week of October at venues across Winchester. Each service features devotions by a local pastor and a sermon on a city theme with a closing public invitation.
Seventy years ago today the Third Battle of Winchester ended with Gen. Jubal A. Early’s forces retreating in disarray down the Shenandoah Valley. General Sheridan’s Union army, vastly outnumbered the South, forced a decisive northern victory and reopened the B&O Railroad.
A Martinsburg council delay stalls action on a proposed walking marathon ordinance after a lack of quorum. The measure would impose a $1000 weekly license for walkers and require public dances to end by 1 am. Chief Hollis notes the “show” opened last night as officials are away at a municipal conference.
Federal authorities ordered an end to shipments of western cattle to eastern states for grazing. T. C. Henderson had been in several counties drafting grazing contracts, which are now considered invalid. Plans had called for 18 carloads to Shenandoah and others to Clarke and Frederick.
A chicken supper is planned at the Reformed Church on Thursday September 20 from 5 to 8 pm. Plate price 50 cents.
Officials from Winchester attended the League of Virginia Municipalities convention in Staunton and urged the 1935 meeting be held in Winchester. The delegation, led by Mayor Dr. C. R. Anderson, promoted the city’s advantages for conventions and noted no site was chosen by late afternoon.
Ora R. Kerns twenty eight, furloughed artillery worker, was killed at home two miles south of Paw Paw after a hunting trip when his .22 rifle discharged while being removed from a sack. He died before Dr. R. E S. Taylor could treat him. Survived by widow Virginia Bailey Kerns and two children, plus his parents William J. Kerns and three brothers.
A circus lion escaped its cage in Richmond on September 19, menaced a horse, then fled to the Hawkins Johann Sheet Metal Works. Patrolman John Robert Paul shot five times, fatally wounding the beast inside the building after guards fired four rifle shots.
Secretary Perkins reports August payrolls up 3 percent with employment gains in the factory sector. Other dispatches note a four and a half hour electric strike in Des Moines, interns praised for food in Atlanta, National Guardsmen deployed after a textile strike riot in Waterville Maine, and a deadly rush in Belmont amid troops.
The Evening Star notes that now is the time to have pickers tickets printed, urging readers to prepare for upcoming listings.
At Geneva the League council debates end to the Paraguay Bolivia war, with France Britain and others urging swift action. Russia assumes permanent council seat as Dr Benes welcomes cooperation with Moscow and pledges unity in the effort to strengthen peace.
Major Charles Cabell 63 of Alexandria died at Mount Alto Hospital Washington from pneumonia. Burial was at Ivy Hill Cemetery after services at St. Pauls Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Percy Hall. Survived by widow Nannie Powell McCormick two daughters Mrs Ferguson Bryant and Mrs Ned Calloway and son Charles Ellet Cabell Jr. Cabell a Shenandoah University and Virginia Military Institute alumnus and Spanish American War veteran who later worked in the Interior Department. Attendees included Mrs Lorenzo Lewis and others.
Fourth officer testified the final bridge order would have sent the engines full speed astern but was not carried out. Cadet engineer Tripp described smoke flooding the engine room and crews scrambling to safety as lights failed. Rumors of foul play surrounding Captain Willmott were denied.
Apple growers urged to have apples packed at Virginia Apple Storage House with new equipment and reasonable rates. Satisfaction guaranteed. Inquire by phone 301-5 E. Barr. Benefit Bridge Party at Golf Club on Saturday September 22. Red Cross Motor Corps Service event note.
Hurst's Rainbowridge Gardens offers gladiolus roses dahlias and mixed garden flowers for every occasion with delivery service. Call 819 for orders. lp-21-9-19&21
A 49 acre farm along the Brucetown to Wadesville road now owned by H. E. McAboy will be sold in front of the Court House at noon this Saturday September 22. 19-1p-2th.
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