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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1929

Page

8

Coroner's jury backs grand jury probe into raid shooting

Geneva Illinois April 2 A coroner's jury urges the Kane County grand jury to consider charges against deputy Roy Smith for the shooting death of Mrs Lilian De King during a March 25 liquor raid on the De King home. Gerald De King 12 testified he shot Smith after witnessing his father beaten and his mother fatally wounded.

Associated Press Geneva Acoro Ill Cain County Grand Jury Moner Joseph de King de King Roy Smith Aso Lillian de King Gerald de King Mreving Gerald Smith Elgin

Lieut Gov West Backs Mapp In Virginia Governor Race

Richmond April 2 Associated Press Lieut Gov Junius E West of Suffolk backs G Walter Mapp of Accomac for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination while John Garland Pollard of Williamsburg also has an endorsement from Senator R B Frank Buchanan of Marion has endorsed Pollard Filing entries close May 8 for the statewide primary and anti Smith Democrats plan a state convention June 18 to nominate a ticket if deemed proper

Associated Press Richmond John Garland Pollard Williamsburg G. Walter Mapp Accomac Virginia Pollard RB. Frank. Buchanan Marion Mapp Junius Ee West Suffolk

The People and Power Talk by The Pickerall Service

A biting commentary on how politicians claim to serve "the people" while ordinary citizens feel sidelined and powerless. The piece underscores a gulf between elite rhetoric and mass influence in modern governance.

No Liquor Found In Morgan Baggage

United States Attorney Tuttle announced that no liquor was found in the baggage of Congressman William Morgan of Ohio upon his return from Panama last week. He said customs records show no bottles were found and Morgan corroborated that his bags were not searched. Morgan, a dry advocate, had denied the prior reports.

New York United States Tuttle William Morgan Ohio Panama Congresman Morgan Washington

Southern Cross Plane Missing With Four Men

The Southern Cross and its four crew remain missing in Australia after days of search by native runners, planes, and ships. Two more planes joined the hunt with upcoming additions expected. no word from native searchers and radio gear on board operated by air power.

Southern Cross Australia Associated Press Sidney N.S. W

Safest Path to Advancement in Oklahoma Declared

The New York Sun states the safest and most promotable role in Oklahoma is the junior office boy, describing it as the strongest entry point and career ladder.

Oklahoma New York Sun

Hyde to Outline Farm Views in Senate Hearing

Secretary Hyde will testify before a Congressional committee as head of the Agriculture Department to present his early stance on the new farm aid measure. Hoover aides may have discussed the matter with him. Coulter proposed extending tariffs to protect American farmers by limiting world surplus competition.

Washington Hyde Congressional Department of Agriculture Senate Hoover Kansas City House G. L. Coulter State Agricultural College of North Dakota Coulter United States

Local Wholesale and Retail Market Prices Listed

The Star reports daily market quotes for local wholesale and retail goods including mixed feed, screenings, cracked corn, butter, eggs, cattle prices, hens, and young chickens. Also notes Baltimore wholesale prices and regional grain trends with a few editorial quips at the end.

Witgrgt Alec Chirac Cacavneaeu Baltimore Casaes Veceses Arslals

Staunton Chief Bans BB Rifles In City

Staunton police chief W. P. Davis announced a city ordinance enforcement against small calibre BB air rifles. Patrolmen will bring offenders to court. past incidents include a BB through a window, a lost eye case, a chicken killed, and birds shot in trees.

Staunton W. P. Davis Davis

Dwight Morrow referenced in reflected glory remark

The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that boasting about a father-in-law as prominent as Dwight Morrow would be embarrassing, implying a critique of public self praise.

Dwight Morrow Philadelphia_Inquirer

Lindbergh Visits Fiancee in Mexico City with Family

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh spent a brief two day visit at the U S embassy in Mexico City with the family of his fiancee Miss Anne Lindbergh Morrow. The public eyed a possible wedding date and location.

Mexico City Col Charles A. Lindbergh United States Anne Morrow Califta

Red Cross outlines 1929 disaster relief plan and history

American Red Cross details faults and actions in disaster relief from 1882 to 1929 with a focus on cyclones and storms. It releases a revised edition of When Disaster Strikes to guide chapters in strengthening committees and surveying hazards. It notes 938 disasters, 17 million dollar flood aid, and total 77 million spent on relief since inception.

United States American Red Cross Washington Red Cross Arthur North Central States Johnstown San Francisco Mississippi Valley Unce Congress

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Illinois Virginia Snider Pulaski, Va Virginia Teachers College Radford, Va Gov. West Thomas E. Pickerall Service U. S. Dist The American Oil Company Pan American Petroleum & Transport Campany Baltimore, Md U.S. Senate Market Report Trotzky New York Evening Post Lindbergh Radio Mircraft K Red Cross West Indies Porto Rico J. A Northern Virginia Power Co Winchester
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