21 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1923
Page
1
A vivid recount of a tense New Market clash where players exchange baskets in a high tempo contest. The report highlights standout performances and pivotal moments that kept the crowd energized from start to finish.
The Marine Corps East Coast Expeditionary Force and Virginia Military Institute cadets reenacted the 1864 New Market battle as veterans and dignitaries watched. Brigadier General Smedley D Butler led about 100,000 spectators and 120,000 autos along the Shenandoah Valley as Union and Confederate re-enactors clashed on Bushong and Shirley hills near New Market Virginia.
James E. Kendig of Salunda Pennsylvania dies after an explosion injures Bureau of Standards experts. Four people killed total and five others still in hospitals in critical condition. Separately in New York, talks begin to settle a contract between the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union and the New York Publishers Association over wartime wage and work terms.
Vernon A. Walke, 16, of New Salem, Indiana, died at home after his parents say hazing by classmates led him to brood over the incident. Authorities investigate as the teen’s body was found in a barn with a gun nearby and a bullet fired.
Salt Lake City lays out preparations to honor heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arriving tomorrow. The chamber of commerce will lead events, greet him at the train, host a membership luncheon, and invite Governor C R Maby to speak.
Battling Siki the Senegalese boxer his manager and three sparring partners were discharged in police court on charges of violating the boxing law. They were freed on the district attorney’s motion arguing ignorance of the law and a warning was deemed sufficient.
A car collided with a trolley pole in East Hartford killing three men and injuring three more. One occupant fell from a bridge trying to free the injured and sustained serious injuries. Steve C. Taclini of Bedford Indiana was the owner. he later died, raising the death toll to four. The other riders were Springfield men.
In New Orleans and across the country all branches of the Marine Transport Workers of the I W W vote today on joining the local sympathy strike with 3,000 longshoremen and screwmen who walked out last week. Ex Governor Shupe says he would accept a Republican vice presidential nomination if offered.
Eight hundred ninety three barrels of whiskey stored at a Jack Daniel Distillery bonded warehouse in St Louis were swapped with water after inspection, federal officials announced. It ranks among the era's largest whiskey robberies.
Eugene Ritter of the county was arrested this afternoon charged with having a still on his premises. Ritter was arrested in this city while the still was captured at his home by State prohibition officers. He gave bond for $500 for his appearance for trial.
The Empire presents Famous Mrs Fair with two showings tonight. METRO guarantees this late picture as among the best. Included is a comedy and Aesop's Fables. Special Friday programs for youths will be arranged. The modern girl theme offers a real lesson.
Seven room modern home on a 100 by 190 foot corner lot near Handley Schools offered by Baker & Shryock. Describes it as the best value in a long time and urges quick action.
Henson Motor Co advertises a two ton truck equipped with electric lights and worm drive priced at 400 dollars. There is no additional context beyond this item in the listing.
Classified note lists a good 1920 Reo Truck for 350 dollars and good Ford Trucks from Henson Motor Co. A separate line mentions prohibition enforcement and a barrel of whiskey valued at 1,800,288 dollars at drug-store prices.
A corner of a six story building on lower Broadway toppled during lunch hour, striking pedestrians. Logan Phillips an army engineer was killed and several others injured. The accident occurred in New York City as crowds filled the street.
Captain William Kincaid of the Milwaukee coast guard cutter said both the Ferelle and the American Girl freighters, overdue from St. Joseph Michigan to Milwaukee, were likely at the lake bottom after more than thirty hours overdue dating from Sept. 21.
The Shipping Board has evolved a new plan to operate the government merchant fleet in place of the illegal fleet. It will be refined quickly for presentation to President Coolidge and his legal advisers. The compromise plan blends the Lasker-Farley proposal with the present operating agent system.
Mrs Estella A Meldrim a longtime member filed in federal court to dissolve the Benton Harbor Michigan House of David colony and appoint a receiver with a property claim of 20000 dollars exclude interest and costs.
Reactionary market trend halted by bullish demonstrations in eastern rail shares. Short coverings spread across the list, canceling early losses of one to two points. Call money opened at 4 percent. Closing was irregular with about 700 000 shares traded.
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge and his Cabinet examining the agriculture crisis described as among the worst in the far western states. The day’s discussions focus on possible measures to prevent a recurrence in the coming year.
A Red Cross production committee reports many school age children are kept from class due to lacking clothes. They seek clean discarded garments for repair, especially for ages eight to fourteen, to be sent to Red Cross Headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce Building. Volunteers, churches, and clergy are urged to assist weekly at 10 o’clock and to read the notice to congregations next Sunday.
The Citizens' Committee has a fourth car of high grade tested gasoline ready for sale. It will be sold by Harry W. Ebert on Main Street and by Collis and Wagner on Water Street. Collis and Wagner will be open on Sunday and offer air and water tests, with a 20 cent retail price.
A Virginia reader urges readers of The Star to study a Sept. 22 Satur day Evening Post article on California road policy. He argues Virginia can save millions by learning from California 90 million dollar program and advocates forming a Southern California Auto Club style organization in Shenandoah Valley to improve roads and taxation.
Advertisement urges orchardists to invest in National Fruit Product Co preferred stock offering 7 percent tax free and a 5 cent per 100 addition for young cider apples. It lists contact Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Real Estate and Loans Lp and notes a Cadillac for sale at 15 W Garrara Street and Bertha von Hillern’s homemade rolls and rusk at Pacific Tea Store.
Mrs Edward Hamlin formerly Katherine Brooks Wonrad of this city died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Mass The funeral arrangements are not yet announced and the burial is expected in Marion a suburb of Boston where the Hamlin family had a summer home Mrs Hamlin the mother and two sisters Miss Carter and Augusta Conrad were with her at passing.
An employee of Mount Hebron Cemetery Company dropped a ten dollar bill while filling a grave at a funeral. Reverend George W. Stover found the money and advertised it in the newspaper without the amount. The mourner identified and recovered the cash after seeing the notice.
Associated Press report from Port Bendros Spain notes widespread discussion among workers about resisting military rule and the cautious stance of socialist leaders as they conclude conditions are not yet ripe for a successful revolution.
Miss Bertha von Hiffern will visit Little and Larrick's in Middletown on Saturday September 22 to promote Crystal Flour. Tickets for Madame Gray Shevinne's concert on September 24 are reservable at the Empire box office until the evening of the 24th. Girls' Athletic Association member offers to reserve seats, September 21 from 1 to 2 pm.
John Jacob Kiger formerly of Winchester married Miss Leslie Carroll Lee of Alexandria yesterday at 517 Cameron Street Alexandria. Rev H V Counceill officiated with Maude Lee as maid of honor and Jack McCarty as best man. A reception followed and the couple departed for a northern trip. Kiger works as note teller at Alexandria National Bank. Announcements were received in Winchester yesterday.
Mr William McGuire of the District of Columbia will play Morgan Pendleton of the Winchester Golf Club in an exhibition golf match tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock on the local links. McGuire has previously scored two under par on the Winchester course. Pendleton is the local professional.
A reflective piece honors the Virginia Military Institute cadets and Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of New Market. It recalls training under Jackson, the young cadets who fought at ages as young as sixteen, and the enduring memory of Virginia’s war sacrifices amid reunion re-enactments.
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