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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
3
W. and W. C. Ry. Co. notes a decade of rising corn value with two bushels buying a rod of American Fence and two rolls for one bushel. A barrel buys one roll of Apollo Galvanized Roofing, and all first rate galvanize in the U.S. bears APPOLLO stamp. For purchase call at Count Hitching Yard or write P. M. Funkhouser, Winchester, Va.
Washington reports that Commander William S Sims of the Minnesota may be asked to explain a London dinner remark. He said during the event that in a war with a European foe the English could count on every man every dollar and every drop of blood of their kindred across the sea. The Navy secretary may reprimand rather than court-martial, with President Taft considering the matter.
Kansas City voters approve a hatpin ordinance with a fine range from 1 to 500 dollars. The city council passes the measure and Mayor Brown expects to sign. The ordinance does not specify how hatpins must be muzzled, leaving enforcement details to be determined by residents.
A New York Christmas feast on the West Side ended in tragedy when a man and a woman died and two men were hospitalized after drinking suspected adulterated liquor. The dead are Mrs. Maria del Gudicia aged 22 and Rocco del Marco. Four others fell violently ill and are in serious condition. The host had stocked a large wine supply for the celebration.
San Francisco December 29. While visiting a wild animal show, John Kellert of Knights Landing California tried tickling a lion’s chin to make it yawn. The attempt left him with two fingers missing and he lies in a hospital recovering.
Observations show varied conditions with Albany 38 cloudy, Atlantic City 44 cloudy, Boston 34 snow, Buffalo 34 rain, Chicago 88 cloudy, New Orleans 64 cloudy, New York 40 cloudy, Philadelphia 44 cloudy, St. Louis 42 clear, Washington 48 cloudy. Forecast calls for rain or snow today and tomorrow with colder, variable winds.
The passage extols a healthful lifestyle aided by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to cleanse the system gently and effectively. It notes physician approval and widespread use by families and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product for benefits.
Mrs. George W Henry and her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Archie Orndorff visit Mrs John Reeves in Front Royal Va. John D Green of Grafton Va among arrivals at Hotel Evans. J M Miley returns on Baltimore trip. F B Gray visits from Baltimore. S S W Brookes of Leesburg registers at Hotel Evans. H C Stewart of Baltimore spends day on business. J E Correll leaves for Washington. Rev Michael Ahern heads to Old Point Comfort after holidays with M M Lynch family. F A Williams registers from New York. W H Faulkner of Middletown spends night with friends. J Jenkins of Hagerstown registered at Hotel Evans.
A quirky tale contrasts poverty excuses with a horse care scam offering a recipe for a horse stop. The Minnesota station reports costs of keeping work horses at about 90 dollars per head yearly, with 60 dollars for feed and three hours of work daily. It also discusses farm partnerships between fathers and sons to boost profits and notes tiled, well drained land yielding better crops even in dry seasons due to improved soil and moisture absorption.
An affidavit from William Barber of Kentucky and two other Americans describes police and soldiers in Puerto Cortez abusing them with whips and clubs, jailing them, and deporting them on the Tatumbla gunboat to Guatemalan territory where they were left penniless in the forest. Barber later returned to Honduras, was jailed for 25 days on a charge of refusing to bury the dead, and released through friends. The other two Americans’ names are not disclosed.
Washington December 29 A White House visit by a group of West Point cadets led by Senator Dick of Ohio and Montana schoolgirls chaperoned by Senator Carter drew attention for rumored romances. The meeting was accidental and the cadets and young women planned to greet the president but delayed as introductions occurred.
A construction elevator at St. Philip and St. James Catholic church collapsed while five men and a heavy lumber load were lowered. Thomas Scadden of Port Murray, N Y was killed. Four others were injured and hospitalized at Easton. Carl Stecker 18 suffered a fractured spine and leg. Harry Hines 20 sustained internal injuries. Elmer Barrie 35 had a fractured leg. Theodore Stradling 49 faced internal injuries. Barrie and Stradling in serious condition.
President Taft held talks with Representative Payne of New York floor leader about a legislative program for the current session. Payne announced he is confident a bill creating a permanent tariff commission will pass both houses before March 4.
Protests against Russian Armenian persecution set by the American branch of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. Meetings will be held in Boston New York Philadelphia Troy and New Haven after the federation convention in Providence Rhode Island.
Gun owners in Gloucester City report busy hunting days with rabbits and quail bagged amid freezing conditions. Some hunters found several birds frozen in the snow.
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