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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1924

Page

5

Daugherty Brother Faces Contempt Amid Inquiry

The Daugherty investigating committee extended its work in open sessions to end of the week. It considers contempt citations for Midland National Bank president Dawes and discusses witnesses including Gaston B. Means while continuing probes into war fraud and antitrust actions.

Brookhart Department of Justice Daugherty Dawes Sesson Midland National Bank Washington Courthouse Ohio M. S. Daugherty Wheeler Montana Beck Gaston B. Means New York Means Jess Smith

Relief for blocked noses with Ely's Cream Balm

A dramatic ad claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages quickly from colds or catarrh. It promises instant relief by applying a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and restore easy breathing.

Ely

Walsh Tries 1920 Conspiracy Tied to Hamon Cash

Washington April 1 Senate oil committee probes late Jake Hamon Republican national committeeman for Oklahoma. Prosecutor Senator Walsh seeks proof of a 1920 conspiracy to install a complacent interior secretary. Testimony says Hamon spent about 105000 on campaign, with witnesses denying cabinet ambitions.

Washington Jake Hamon Republican National Oklahoma Senate Oil Committee Walsh Hamon Montana J. E. Dricont National Committee al. Jennings Senator Penrose Pennsylvania Warren G. Harding Chicago Harding R. H. Wilson Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Alsqg Hannon Harry M. Daugherty

Willey Buys Former Grove Home in Local Deal

J D Willey clothing and jewelry merchant has purchased the former Oliver P Grove residence on South Main Street from Charles E McVay and wife. The house, a red brick structure built about 30 years ago by O P Grove, features onyx mantles and cut glass chandeliers. Willey plans no announced changes yet.

Charles E. McVay Grimes County Oliver P. Grove South Main Street Charles H. Harner J. D. Willey Berryville McVay Frank F. Beck West Cecil Street Wees Presbyterian Church O. P. Grove Willey

Mrs Larrick Objects To Secret School Board Vote

Nancy Nulton Larrick protests a Winchester Town Council vote on a school issue conducted in secret. She argues the secrecy harms education, sets a bad example for children, and shows surrounding influence by an invisible government. She resigns from the School Board and pledges to work for schools from outside.

Winchester Nancy Nulton Larrick

Deeds Recorded for City Realty Transfers

Real estate transfers in Winchester admitted to record in the Corporation clerk's office include Dr. Wm. P. McGuire to Mrs. Louise V. Ward for a house and lot on Amherst Street for 2000 dollars and Cr. M. Lockhart et ux to Stewart Castlemen et ux for a house and lot on North Kent Street for 2050 dollars.

Winchester Realty Corporation Clerk Wm. P. McGuire Louise V. Ward Amherst Street Cr. M. Lockhart Stewart Castlemen North Kent Street

Sinclair Lands Bond as Contempt Trial Looms

District Attorney Gordon was notified that Harry F. Sinclair would travel from New York to Washington to post a $5,000 bond for his contempt trial arising from his refusal to answer questions before the Senate oil committee.

Washington Gordon Harry F. Sinclair New York Senate Oil Committee

Planned escape from penitentiary halted in Richmond

Dr. Ast W. Chamberlain aged 69, serving life for his brother Judge Albert Putnam's murder, plotted to escape from the Virginia penitentiary last week. Authorities stopped the plan before it began.

Richmond Ast W. Chamberlain Albert Putnam Chamberlain Virginia

Real estate transfers include city properties sold for thousands

Mrs Laura Gold Crawford and others transfer house and lot on North Washington for 7500 dollars. Margaretta and Marianna Miller sell building at 5 North Main for 16000 dollars. G W Riley sells half interest in dowse and lot on South Main for 2000 dollars. W A Shiner sells lot on West Cecil for 1000 dollars. Miller sells houses on South Main to Ritter heirs for 20000 dollars. A J White sells house and lot at 21 East Monmouth for 4504 dollars.

Laura Gold Crawford Oliver L. Jamison North Washington Street Margaretta Marianna Miller Fred S. Bova North Main Street G. W. Riley H.a., Riley South Main Street W.A. Shiner M.E Laura B. Myers West Cecil Street A. Taylor Ritter C. W. Ritter A. G. Swanson Jones Bros A. J. White J. W. Shiley East Monmouth Street

Big Vote Out In Richmond Primary Opens Amid Rain

Richmond April 1 heavy turnout at 10am as rain and hail darken the city. Voters rush to polls for mayor and council seats, with lines forming at opening and high early voting. Results remain in doubt as counts continue.

Richmond The Star

Successor to Daugherty Is Being Chosen

President Coolidge narrows candidates for attorney general to two days away from decision after confering with Senator Pepper. The pool includes only those repeatedly mentioned in dispatches since Daugherty resigned last Friday.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Harry M. Daugherty Pepper Republican Pennsylvania Daugherty

Cumberland Gets Help From State

A bill in Annapolis provides a 75000 dollar state loan to Cumberland and other western Maryland flood districts. Governor Ritchie announced repairs to roads and bridges using the 900000 dollar state bridge loan approved yesterday. The General Assembly adopted sympathy resolutions for flood victims.

Associated Press Annapolis Cumberland Maryland Ritchie General Assembly

Stribling Challenges McTigue for Title Bout

In Columbus Georgia on April 1 Stribling the Georgia school boy fighter seeks a rematch with Mike McTigue the light heavy weight champion after a Newark bout and Major John Paul Jones offers McTigue 15000 for a 15 round title fight on July 4 or later.

Associated Press Columbus Stribling Newark Mike McTigue McTigue John Paul Jones American Legion

Lambs Celebrate Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John F P Lamb entertained a large number of friends at their South Main Street home to mark their fifteenth anniversary. Mrs Lamb formerly Esther Wise of Cumberland Md and Mr Lamb a Rockingham County Va native have been with Frank Bakers drug store for over ten years. Guests gave gifts and enjoyed dancing and Decca. A buffet supper followed in a home decorated with cut flowers and potted plants.

John FP. Lamb South Main Street

Radio Musicians to End Free Broadcasts in Chicago

Chicago February 1 union leaders announce no radio musician or singer will work gratis after April 15. The Chicago Federation of Musicians says all appearances under three hours will be billed at eight dollars starting then.

Chicago Chicago Federation of Musicians

Public Sale of a Frederick County Farm in Virginia

By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the Pearl G Bly suit locates a public auction of the late Fred S Lineberg farm in Back Creek District Frederick County Virginia. Sale in Winchester on May 3 1924 at 12 o clock M 14 acres with a residence barn and well water. Terms one third cash then two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers Brannon and Steck Dravall Duza.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Pearl G. Bly Lula M. Lineberg Court House Winchester Fred S. Lineberg Back Creek Mt. Williams Clinto Barr Jas. Boyce NM. M. Lynch

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