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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1934

Page

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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.

Textile strike actions surge as mills reopen

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.

Cumberland Coatesville Hope For Peace Roosevelt Associated Press Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Pennsylvania Syme Union League John Bolyard Avonsohn Boyard I Vanden Washington

Echoes of Winchester Scene and a Red Badge Tale

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.

Winchester Stonewall Jackson Stephen Crane

Fire-Swept Nome Faces Winter Hunger and Homelessness

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.

Government Red Cross Associated Press Nome Alaska Federal Red Cross Territorial W. Juneau Troy FERA Indire

Winchester ministers organize first week of October union services

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.

Winchester Federation of Churches Winchester Ministerial Association Praceh Challenge of Winchester Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church R. B. Campbell E. T. Clark Christ Episcopal Church J. D. Russell Snyder Alleman Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Arch C. E. Seastrunk Hubert Sydenstriker Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South W. L. Dudley Wallace M. Brashears Grace Lutheran Church R. B. Nelson L. Flickinger First Baptist Church Emerson J. Rohart E. B. McGukin Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church George W. Stover L. A. Thomas

Battle of Winchester 1864 Three to One Confederate Defeat

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.

Winchester Jubal A. Early Sheridan Early Shenandoah Valley Ramseur Kernstown Fishers Hill Valley Pennsylvania Maryland Richmond Washington Baltimore and Ohio Martinsburg Gettsyburg Hunter Lynchburg West Virginia R. H. Anderson Fitz le

Delay Action On Ordinance Delayed By Quorum Shortage

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.

C. W. Hollis F. L. Glaize League of Municipalities Staunton J. Ray

Western Cattle Influx To Vn Stopped By Federal Action

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.

T. C. Henderson Shenandoah Clarke and Frederick

Chicken Supper at Reformed Church

A chicken supper is planned at the Reformed Church on Thursday September 20 from 5 to 8 pm. Plate price 50 cents.

Reformed Church Thurs

Winchester invited to host Virginia convention in 1935

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.

Winchester League of Virginia Staunton C. R. Anderson Anderson Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce H. H. Hable C. Douglas Barnett Fred Forney Lee Coble Eugene R. Branch George Washington Virginia C. W. Hollis Francis Funk Frank Ritter

Ora R. Kerns Killed by Rifle Discharge Near Paw Paw

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.

Associated Press Paw Paw W. Va R. Kerns Here Harold Powers R. E S. Taylor Kerns Virginia Bailey Kerns William J. Kerns

Lion Breaks Loose in Richmond Circus Parade

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.

Associated Press Richmond John Robert Paul Hawkins - Johann

World News At A Glance Washington Labor Payrolls Rise 3 Percent

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.

Washington Perkins Des Moines Atlanta Waterville National Charlotte Belmont

Pickers Tickets Printed Soon

The Evening Star notes that now is the time to have pickers tickets printed, urging readers to prepare for upcoming listings.

THE Evening Star

Nations League Members Urge War End and Loyal Ties

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.

Associated Press Geneva Russia League of Nations Council France Great Britain Paraguay Bolivia Louis Barthou Council Chaco League Anthony Eden Salvador de Madariaga Spain Japan Maxim Livinen Polarid Edguard Benes Czechoslovakia Litvinoff Ribas Vicuna Chile

Funeral Rites For Major Cabell At Alexandria

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.

Berryville Charles Cabell Alexandria William Cabell Norwood Mount Alto Hospital Washington St. Paul's Episcopal Church Percy Hall Ivy Hill Cemetery Cabell Nannie Powell McCormick Silas McCormick Ferguson Bryant Bryant Newport R. I Ned Calloway Charles Ellet Cabell, Jr Major Cabell Shenandoah University Virginia Mililitary Institute

Morro Castle log shows confusing orders from bridge

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.

Morro Castle Associated Press New York Charles A. Maki Maki George W.ace Rogers William W. Tripp Department of Commerce Board Dikerson N. Hoover Tripp Boston Tech Robert R. Willmott

Apple Growers Packing at Virginia Apple Storage House

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.

Virginia Apple Storage Barr Benefit Bridge Party Golf Club Red Cross Motor Corps Service

Rainbowridge Gardens Flower Delivery Ad

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

Hurst Rainbowridge Gardens

Sale of 49 Acre Farm Near Brucetown to Be Sold

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.

Brucetown Wadesville H. E. McAboy Court House

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