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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
1
Receivers appointed by the court in Romney Vermont Valley, H P Thorn of Martinsburg and Hansbrough Carter of Winchester take charge of the Crawford Company woolen mill. Scheduled assets rise to 165000 with debts around 160000, as creditors seek reorganization to save jobs and operate on a larger scale. Rent notice for a bar shop also listed.
Salem, Massachusetts observers report recovery fast after a devastating blaze. About a thousand men work removing debris and rebuilding in the refugee camp while aged and infirm residents stay behind. Foreign workers are not employed and residents earn two dollars per day.
Treasurer Charles R. Me E returned today from Baltimore. He spent the weekend visiting. William Fiemister is visiting it of her daughter, Mrs. e. Bowers, in Baltimore.
A passenger ship bound from New York to Glasgow ran ashore near Tory Island. Sixteen people were rescued and later transferred to the Cassandra and then to the Sandra, continuing their voyage to Glasgow.
There was no perceptible change today in the condition of Mr. A. Goodwin Baker chairman of the City School Board who has been seriously ill for two weeks. He suffers from hardening of the arteries and a section of South Market street near the Baker home was roped off to provide rest.
Detroit June 29 The constitutionality of the federal income tax has been upheld in the first court decision on the law. An appeal has been taken to the United States Supreme Court in the case of John F Dodge and Horace Dodge manufacturers of Detroit.
The funeral for Mrs. Margery Sine widow of F J Sine and member of the Spade family of Frederick county was held at Timber Ridge Christian Church. Rev S J Good officiated in place of Rev William T Walters as attendees gathered from near and far with floral tributes from across the United States. She is survived by five sons and one daughter with some sons living in the far west who returned home for the service.
Members of Mrs Kate Grabber's music class will appear in an attractive program at eight o'clock tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs Graber 119 South Market Street. Only those with cards admitted. The program features vocal instrumental music and recitations by Mrs Graber's pupils.
Mr and Mrs Loring A Cover left this afternoon for Baltimore where they will spend several days in the city seeking housing and work information while away from home.
Vienna reports grim mood after Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie were killed in Sarajevo. Courts suspend functions. Emperor Franz Joseph orders care for orphaned children. Boastful killers claim the act as Sarajevo tensions rise. European rulers send condolences and signals of impending action.
Through attorney Robert Y. Conrad G James Tyler alias Joseph Wallestein alias John Pierce, looter of Hable's store on May 14, sentenced to ten years in Richmond State Penitentiary. Judge Harrison noted severity due to extradition resistance and escape attempts. Prosecutor James P. Reardon and many witnesses attended. Tyler faced two counts and could have faced twenty years.
The City School Board convenes at 8 pm in the Council Chamber with Robert M. Ward presiding due to Chairman Baker's illness. The agenda includes possibly filling two vacancies at John Kerr Public Schools, though vacancies may remain unfilled.
Baltimore market report lists prices for corn, hay, butter, eggs, and live poultry. Notable figures include No. 2 red corn at 8.75 per bushel, No. 1 timothy hay at 19, butter at 29 1 4 cents, eggs at 20 cents, and various poultry prices. A local note mentions Mr. Harry H. Woodward returning from City, New Jersey.
Acatecas dispatches say Gen. Villa plans an immediate return to Torreon with his entire force except the federals pursuing the Zacatecas defeated at Zacatecas. The move signals widening rift with Gen. Carranza as tensions rise between the leaders. Two hundred fifty Colorado irregulars said executed at Salinas in open pits per El Paso dispatches.
Mrs. John Gore aged about 30 died early this morning at her Shenandoah Junction home Jefferson county West Virginia tuberculosis followed a long illness. She leaves husband three sons and other family connections. The body will be taken to White Post Church Steen for funeral and burial in White Post graveyard.
Mrs. H. W. Carpenter entertained at a large masquerade dance in Clarke Virginia on Saturday night honoring Miss Ethel Shoemaker of West Philadelphia. Attendees wore many costumes including Little Bo Peep Folly and Dickens characters amid postures of dancing excitement.
Unclear transcription notes progress of individuals Beal Adon and McCarty. Mentions short walks and a special sale event with limited context.
About two thousand foreign workers rioted at the Westinghouse plant in East Pittsburgh after reports that state constabulary would protect strikebreakers. Twenty armed guards appeared, escalating tension until leaders called a mass meeting. C B Craig was assaulted while trying to intervene with two motorcyclists. Sheriff Richards later called out Greensburg state troopers to the area.
Frank Silver, son of Mrs. Silver and the late Mr. John I M Silver of Frederick county, underwent appendicitis surgery last week at Memorial Hospital. By Saturday night a drainage tube was inserted to drain pus from a forming channel and within fifteen minutes his condition improved markedly. He has continued to improve since.
Martinsburg United Brethren Sunday School team struggled as Clay Hill won on Saturday. Pitchers Polls for Clay Hill and Carr for Martinsburg turned in solid outings. Notable Clay Hill plays came from Larrick Potts Shiner and Spellman while Martinsburg features included Carr Carr and Zeilor.
Local listing notes six reels at the Auditorium including The Diamond Smugglers part 1 2 and 3 along with Seing Niagara Falls The Stranger's Sister and other cartoons. Also mentions Mr Bleck improving after illness and social visits by Misses Juby Elizabeth Gaver and the Bossermans.
A powerful overnight storm battered Winchester and western Maryland causing flooding from curb to curb and widespread telegraph outages. Lightning struck near homes and caused no fatalities though many residents were stunned by the night’s ferocity.
Virginia forecast calls for fair and cooler weather with Tuesday remaining fair. Norfolk items note visits from Mrs. Horace Smithy and Mrs. Shirley Carter. Other brief items mention a Washington visitor, a local store theft, and Captain Rittenhouse returning to Philadelphia with his wife.
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