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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia lists publication facts and rates for affiliates and services. It notes second class mail status Watered at the Winchester post office and Associated Press membership with republication rights for credited dispatches.
The Virginia Union Farmer of Dillwyn Virginia states it will not support Senator Byrd for governor even if nominated in the Democratic primary. It suggests the paper aims to advise Democrats on candidate selection yet questions the party’s influence over its nominees.
The text proclaims a distinct victory for law and order with Chapman's conviction. It notes he is a thief and murderer without redeeming quality, and warns that an acquittal would have encouraged an increasingly organized underworld.
The fragment recalls Riggs, a poor youth chasing fame amid poetry, crime, and drugs, touching on a Virginia tax debate. It cites Bond limits, segregation of local taxes, and calls for home rule, farmers’ relief, and parity in assessments. The piece blends fiction, legal critique, and political argument about taxation and state versus local control.
In Virginia politics, Mapp and Davis clash over a central tax board to boost state revenues. Davis opposes tax reform while Mapp backs it, with both opposing Harry Byrd’s gubernatorial bid. Editorials in the Southern Planter criticize the tax board and tax commission ideas, citing public sentiment for retrenchment.
The U B Church offers Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m led by the pastor. Mission members will be received and baptism administered at both services. The two week revival continues Sunday evening. Sunday school starts at 9 45 with juniors at 2 30. No Christian Endeavor in the evening. Doors open to all, especially newcomers. Praise God.
The Star reports today s wholesale prices quoted by local buyers in a daily corrected market update. The note acknowledges possible typographical errors and presents the current price quotes from regional merchants and traders.
An electric train derailed in a tunnel at Sarras on the outskirts of Barcelona killing 24 and injuring more than 100. The crash occurred as the train carried about 180 Holy Week excursionists and left the track while descending into the tunnel.
Washington officials deny reports that the government distrusts concessions in the Russo Japanese treaty. The administration says publications asserting such suspicions are unfounded and may warrant a formal denial if misstatements persist.
Rock Enon Virginia reports no damage to the fruit crop as of April 11. Edith Kerns spent four weeks with her parents at White Hall. Grover Larrick and wife from Winchester visited O S Larrick's family. Vance Plum of Mountain Falls stayed with granddaughter Mrs Bryan Good. Farmers are plowing and preparing for planting.
The Star edition reprints an editorial criticizing Sovietism as a disruptor of military discipline. It argues that true military leadership requires ascent through ranks, condemns sovietization, and favors American discipline backed by high standards and obedience.
A dense list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues covering prefixes, animals, geography, objects, and language. Includes corollaries like Roman goddesses, musical notes, plant names, and common words such as permit and treaty, forming a large filling puzzle.
CHICAGO April 10 The Federal Court may be asked by the defense to take jurisdiction of the case of William D Shepherd charged with murdering his foster son William N McClintock This follows the Illinois Supreme Court rejection of a habeas corpus plea It marks the defense fourth bid to gain Shepherd bail The coroner reported mercury in Emma Neilson McClintock’s organs suggesting homicide and she was Billy McClintock’s mother who died 16 years ago
Miss I belle Racey wife of Mrs R Orndorff wed at the Presbyterian Church. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs B Racey of St Tannery, longtime resident of Strasburg and former junior class member at Strasburg High. Groom son of Mr and Mrs Early Orndorff of Van Bur Furnace, a mechanic at Barber Garage in Winchester. They plan to establish a home in Winchester after May 4 and host friends there.
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