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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1924

Page

5

Messenger Who Disappeared Returns With Funds

William J. Hanifin, a messenger for Union Trust Company, disappeared last Thursday with 90 000 of the bank's funds and surrendered to authorities after a Chicago trip. He pleaded not guilty to larceny and was held for a October 17 hearing in 10 000 bond. The court indicated the case would proceed in normal fashion despite pledges by the trust company and a drug firm to restore funds.

Springfield Mass William J. Hanifin Union Trust Company Chicago Trust Company Massachusetts Drug Company Eee Heady

Pact Reached on Arbitration Scope Satisfying Japan

Geneva report says a complete accord was reached by three statesmen on Japan’s proposed amendment to the arbitration protocol. The solution lets the League of Nations council examine conflicts for peaceful settlement and Japan formally accepted the compromise.

Associated Press Geneva Japan Council of League of Nations

Two County Men Jailed for Carrying Liquor

Fidyd Adams and William Weakley, both residents of the county, were found guilty in police court of unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. Each received a minimum sentence of thirty days in jail and a $500 fine plus costs. both appealed to the Corporation Court.

Fidyd Adams William Weakley Worsley Corporation Court Adams Weakley West Virginia

Prices Generally Show Improvement In Day's Dealings

New York stock market mixed as oil and select securities fell while overall prices rose in late morning trading. Cosden hit a new low at 22 percent, American Can rose after confirming a 1 percent quarterly dividend, United Drug gained three points, and General Electric along with American Tobacco and William Wrigley posted advances. Lehigh Valley reached 61 a high not seen since coal property divestiture. Call money renewed at 2 percent.

New York Cosden Plate Glass Columbia United Drug General Electric American Tobacco William Wrigley Lehigh Valley

Bankers Approve Half of German Loan Plan

Final approval of a proposal to float in the United States half of Germanys forthcoming 200 million dollar loan was reported to the American Bankers Associations 50th annual convention in Chicago. The committee also urged bankers to avoid involvement with financing Russia while the Soviet government remains in power.

Associated Press Chicago United States Executive Council of American Bankers’ Association Russia

Agriculture is Tax Reform and Tick Control Appeal

A speech discusses tax free farm loan bonds, urging reform as long as municipals stay tax free. It highlights pest control, noting one cattle tick in February could balloon to millions by September, and cites boll weevil and wheat smut losses. The speaker pushes higher departmental funding and taxpayer involvement.

Department of Agriculture

Union Bank Work Nears Completion

T Point, superintendent of iron work for the Americ ure and Fixtures Company, of Rich mond, Va., in charge of work. Mr Point expects to return to Rich mond by Saturday. He will be accompanied by his efficient assistant, William H Bassett, and also the latter's wife and son, who are spending the week here.

T. Point Americure and Fixtures Company Richmond Point William H. Bassett

Cronkhite murder case chronicles tangled confessions

The Cronkhite case unfolds through conflicting confessions and disputed motives. Major Cronkhite’s death prompts investigations by Rosenbluth and Pothier, with shifting statements, alleged influence, and legal wrangling from federal authorities to the Supreme Court.

Personal visitors and hotel guests listed in town

Mrs A J Bonafield of Tunnelton is visiting at Mrs Robingas on North Market. Mr F C Preston of Quincy is registered at George Washington Hotel. George S Ralston of Blacksburg is in town on business. 8 Page Cline of Shippensburg is registered at Hotel Jack. Fe8 Woodhouse of Washington left for Harrisonburg. Dr A D Barnhart of Youngwood tours the area staying at Hotel Jack. B C Snyder of Berryville heads to Baltimore to stay with Daisy Brittingham. Mrs I N Good and son George return from Chevy Chase. Mr and Mrs David Janney Howell move from Jefferson County to Alexandria for winter. James Pitzer of Heagenville and F T Woods of Baltimore visit area. Woods returns after trip to Winchester.

A. J. Bonafield Tunnelton W. Va Charles L. Robinson Robinaga North Market Street F. C. Preston Quincy, Il George Washington Hotel Page Cline Shippensburg, Pa Hotel Jack Woodhouse Washington Harrisonburg BC. Snyder Berryville Baltimore Daisy Brittingham Beulah Apartments Walbrook I. N. Good George Good William Blum Chevy’ Chase, Md Hod David Janney Howell Jefferson County Alexandria, Va F. T. Woods Winchester Shenandoah Valley University, Va

Storm causes heavy damage and flooding in streets

Severe damage to electric power and gas from a major storm and high tide leaves water standing a foot deep in several streets across the area. Widespread outages and rising flood levels disrupt traffic and daily life.

Heavy Rains Help Late Apples In Maryland District

Rainfall this week eases moisture shortage for apples delaying harvest in Frederick County. Growers expect picking to start once fields dry, though much work was postponed by wet ground and heavy rains yesterday and today.

Nhester Frederick County

Grand Union Tea Co offers direct to consumer coffee and tea sales

A brief notice from THD Grand Union Tea Co announces a reliable man for wines from Berryville to sell coffees and teas directly to customers with weekly delivery. A delivery car is furnished on a small cash payment. Fall particulars at Grand Union Tea Co 427 429 Seventh St N W Washington D C.

Grand Union Tea Co Berryville Seventh St N. W Washington, D. C

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