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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1934

Page

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Textile strike turmoil spans firms and regions

AP dispatches report after a large Philadelphia knit goods strike clash with workers and 50 arrests. Coroner probes in Honea Path over seven mortally wounded pickets. In North and South Carolina textile fronts troops ease, mills reopen slowly. 171,000 New England workers return.

Associated Press Philadelphia Prudential Knitting Mills Seyne Coatie An. van Leou Anderson S. C Honea Path Chiquola J. Roy McCoy N. C Carolinas W. P. Jacobs South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Reo Gz Boston New England

Orchard Roads Offer Fragrant Apple Treats this Season

Unearths a travel note about driving past orchards where apples color vividly and give off a strong scent. Observers compare the aroma favorably to the fruit’s large, tasty appearance and remark on the shared delight from visitors who smelled and tasted the apples during a scenic drive.

Unemployed Insurance Described as Vital by Perkins

Frances Perkins, US Secretary of Labor, described compulsory unemployment insurance as a vital necessity for orderly economic security. Speaking in Boston she said next session proposals would aim for broad cooperation between federal and state governments and noted relief expenditures during 1933 34 totaled 1.34 billion with 840 million from the federal government.

Associated Press Boston Frances Perkins United States Secretary of Labor Miss Perkins

Dry Nova Scotia Apple Season Prompts Cautious Outlook

Reports from Winchester indicate a very dry Nova Scotia season has hurt apple size and color. If the trend continues, output may fall this year, potentially boosting demand for Virginia apples though no firm prediction can be made.

Winchester Nova Scotia Virginia

Bus Auto Crash Victim Still Critical at Memorial

Reports from Memorial Hospital say Nickles of Brooklyn New York remains in critical condition after a bus automobile collision near Upperville. He suffers a fractured femur chest injuries scalp wounds and bruises. John Cucco Jr Ralph Coughlin and others injured are improving. The New Yorkers were en route to Woodstock via Winchester when their car crashed head on with a Capitol Greyhound bus at Goose Creek bridge.

Memorial Hospital Nickles Brooklyn N. Y Upperville Ohn Cucco John, Jr Ralph Coughlin Winchester Woodstock Goose Creek Capitol Greyhound

Miss Dinwiddie Resigns to Direct Emer Kansas Welfare

Miss Emily W. Dinwiddie resigns from the Virginia Department of Public Welfare staff to become director of the Emer Kansas. Virginia Commissioner Arthur W. James announces the move. Dinwiddie, Albemarle county native, led the state children's bureau from 1927 to 1934 and has served on special assignments since.

Associated Press Richmond Emily W. Dinwiddie Virginia Department of Public Welfare Emer- Kansas Arthur W. James Virginia

Rainbow Wins Fifth Race in Yacht Classic Controversy Flare

Rainbow defeated Endeavour in the fifth race with a finish of 2 34 05 to 2 38 06 to move within one victory of retaining the cup. The race sparked international controversy as Sopwith's protest was rejected for late flag signaling.

Rainbow Associated Press Endeavour Newport Latha Dt R Sopwith CO Te Neiea Britain International Amity Benton Reef Windward Leeward Vanderbilt Race Committee Lord Dunraven

Pickers Tickets Printed Now for The Evening Star

The Evening Star urges readers to get pickers tickets printed now. The notice specifies dates and time window as August 20 1p to 9p. The short item highlights urgency for participants and organizers.

the Evening Star

Peaches Heath Cling Sold By C O Watson

Orchard dealer C O Watson offers Heath Cling peaches at $2 per bushel. Phone Stephens City 7 J. listings date 9 22 and item code 1p 21.

Heath Cling C. O. Watson Stephens City

Two Arrests On Charges Taking Chickens

Two men, W R Berry and Ormia Berry of Warren county Cedarsville, were arrested around 10 last night and jailed for investigation. Officers tie them to multiple chicken raids in Hayfield, especially Vernon O Baker’s roost, and link a Studebaker cabriolet to the case. No charges filed yet. detectives expect to press soon as they probe thefts and sold birds.

Hayfield Vernon O. Baker W. R. Berry Ormia Berry Cedarsville Warren County W. Newcome P. W. Pingley Baker Roost

Former Treasury Official Is Dead

Capt. Charles A. McCatee former U S treasury official at New York Baltimore Norfolk Savannah and San Juan Porto Rico died here yesterday. Funeral services were to be held today with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery. He was 87. Mr and Mrs Philip Kramer son Mr Albert Kramer and daughter Miss Mildred Kramer spent yesterday in Washington visiting the two daughters Misses Besss and Mary Kramer.

Associated Press Front Royal Charles A. McCatee U.S. Treasury York Baltimore Norfolk Savannah San Juan Porto Rico Prospect Hill Philip Kramer Albert Kramer Mildred Kramer Washington, D.C Misses Bessis Mary Kramer

Mrs Strickler Dies at Niece's Home in White Post

Mrs Emma Strickler 75 widow of Casper Strickler of Kerns town Frederick county died at 9 30 yesterday morning at the White Post home of her niece Miss Joy Virginia Chrisman after a lengthy illness. Born August 26 1860 she was a West Virginia native and longtime resident of Kernstown. She leaves a sister Mrs Maggie Mort and a niece Miss Chrisman. Funeral 11 tomorrow at the Chrisman home with Rev Guy M Morrow and Rev Ronald Rowland officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers J S Haldeman T O Snyder Dr C O Dearmont Frank Carper Warren Carper.

Emma Strickler Casper Strickler Kernstown Frederick County Joy Virginia Chrisman White Post Clarke County Carson Keyser Maggie Mort Miss Chrisman Chrisman Guy M. Morrow Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church Leesburg Ronald Rowland Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Mount Hebron J. S. Haldeman T. O. Snyder C. O. Dearmont Frank and Warren Carper

Virginia to Add 100 Miles to Arterial Highway System

Richmond September 24 The State Highway Department plans to add about 100 miles two and a half percent of the primary system to the arterial network this year. Sections include a Buckroe Beach secondary segment a 4.55 mile Timber Ridge to Lexington cut off in Staunton district and the Negro Arms cut off on Route 60 in Powhatan County totaling about three miles.

Associated Press Richmond General Assembly State Highway Department Buckroe Beach Timber Ridge Lexington Staunton Negro Arms Powhattan County

Winchester Mayor protests unjustified censure of officers

Mayor C R Anderson of Winchester condemns a Richmond News Leader critique of police for protecting workers right to work. He cites textile mills in Winchester, Martinsburg threats, and arrests of 19 Leaflet distributors amid a local textile strike. Printed note continues on page seven.

Martinsburg C. R. Anderson Richmond News Richmond Winchester Anderson W. Va Win

Death Comes To Abram Haldeman At Thompsontown

Relatives learn Saturday afternoon of the death of Abram Haldeman brother of J. B. Haldeman a noted Winchester businessman He died that morning at his Thompsontown home after years in business as a traveling salesman Funeral attendees include his brother Paul Haldeman and Mrs Claude B Stickley and Mrs Joseph Hodgson.

Abram Haldeman J. 8. Haldeman Winchester Thompsontown Paul Haldeman Claude B. Stickley Joseph Hodgson

Railroad Sale May Heal Break Between Nations

Tokyo officials and Soviet representatives predicted the sale of the Chinese Eastern Railway would ease strained Russo Japanese relations. Russia accepted a Japanese offer on the Soviet half interest, a vital Manchukuo link, amid recent violence on the line.

Tokyo Japan Russia Manchoukuo Orient

Jail Sentence Is Suspended For Theodore Anderson

Theodore Anderson of this city received a suspended 15 day jail sentence for disorderly conduct from Trial Justice A J Tavenner this morning. He was arrested at a summer resort on the Northwestern Grade west of Gore. The suspended sentence remains in force as long as he behaves himself.

Theodore Anderson A. J. Tavenner Anderson Gore

Coroners conclude Dillinger gang soap gun uprising

In Ohio, coroner’s inquiry ends the failed escape attempt by Dillinger gang members Charles Makley and Harry Pierpont at the state penitentiary. Pierpont injuries, Makley fatally shot, with Pierpont on death row awaiting possible electric chair. Lena Pierpont accuses Honer Van Meter of killing Jess Sarber in October.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Dillinger Charles Makley Pepipsie Harry Pierpont Michigan City Ind Pierpont Makley Ohio George Keil Lena Pierpont Honer van Meter Jess Sarber

Would Have U. S. Represented On Rail Group

Chairman Jones of the Reconstruction Corporation said Government representation should sit in on discussions of railroad affairs. He noted the government is deeply involved in the railroads financial dealings and should be represented in the newly formed Association of American Railroads.

Associated Press Washington Jones Reconstruction Corporation Association of American Railroads

Peru to Start Suit for Libel Over Senate Testimony

LIMA Peru Sept. 24 The foreign office will have the Peruvian ambassador in Washington initiate legal action for libel arising from the testimony of a Curtiss Aircraft Company representative before the Senate Munitions Investigating Committee.

Associated Press Lima Peru Foreign Office Today Washington Curtiss Aircraft Company Senate Munitions Investigating Committee

World News At A Glance Highlights Global Turmoil And Events

Reports from multiple cities cover strikes leading to arrests in Philadelphia and factory reopenings in Boston. Discrimination charges surface in Washington. Lindbergh case suspect questioned in Atlantic City. Hauptmann case pushed to October. Severe weather disrupts Winnipeg communications. Pacelli sails to Buenos Aires for Eucharistic congress. Reich bishop Mueller consecration faces clerical opposition. Stadt Essen balloon lands in Gordon Cup race. Nations seek protection against depreciating currencies in Geneva.

Philadelphia Boston New England Washington—Gorman Atlantic City New York Bruno Hauptmann Winnipeg Great Lake Pacific Genoa Italy Eugenio Pacelli Buenos Aires Berlin Reichbishop Ludwig Mueller Warsaw Stadt Essen Geneva

Hauptmann Case Moves Ahead With Key Witnesses

Bronx grand jury hears extortion charges against Bruno Hauptmann as District Attorney Foley notes testimony from Colonel Breckenridge and Col Lindbergh is crucial. James M. Fawcett claims new information could split the case wide open, with Lindbergh and Breckenridge expected witnesses.

New York Bronx County Grand Jury Bruno Richard Hauptmann Lindbergh Samuel J. Foley Breckinridge New Col Henry Breckenridge Arthur Carey Gregory F. Coleman Bronx John F. Condon Jassie John J. Lamb New Jersey State Police Grand Jury Patrick J. Dwyer Dr. Condon Walter Lyle John Lyons Hauptmann

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