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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1924
Page
3
Five railroad brotherhoods asked the U S District Court to restrain the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing certain telephone rate rules. Counsel argued the rulings affect interstate transportation costs and labor agreements. The hearing continues as the case develops in court.
Associated Press reports that Wa. workers face pressures to recruit volunteers for Robert M. La Follette's campaign. Officials note many offer services without pay, with weather and rain affecting efforts and attendance as supporters rally to back La Follette.
A historical piece notes Massanutten and Shenandoah boundaries and rail routes make the area easily reachable from across the United States. It describes highways crossing the region and the Potomac and Rappahannock watershed flow affecting capital access, then argues a Masganutten national forest park would serve over half the U.S. population.
The council reports completed railroad work and rights of way for several properties totaling $1 000 and $150 while planning a larger water tank and noting building permits totaling 386 415.00. It orders pavement at West Hart Street and North Washington Street, modes for sidewalks, street lamp placements for 24 locations, curb gas station permits for Mid City Garage Reuss Garage and J H Cooley, and a drive in gas sign permit for Grover C Angi. A traffic sign directing to the Valley Pike is approved.
Hogue Creek Virginia August reports show local visits and guests. Families such as Larrick Orndorff Clowser Bowman Foster and Ludwig are noted hosting dining and overnight calls. Travel includes visitors from Keyser Philadelphia and nearby communities.
Mr. Luther Larrick visited the home of Mr. Carter Hoover on Sunday, sharing time as guests.
Atlantic City Aug 6 Public libraries funded by foundations face control not by municipalities but by boards of trustees appointed by foundations. The librarian union of the AFL reports that such libraries lack accountability to the people. Public funds are diverted from givers to foundations, risking perpetual control and censorship of books.
Mr Spencer and family vacation along Capon River in Hampshire County. The Rev H G Meer former Mt Street Methodist pastor and his family join the Spencers at the Capon River camp. The Robey family and Miss Thelma Dorman also noted in attendance. A Syrian ladies truck visited Winchester for provisions.
President Coolidge will limit his acceptance speech to a few main topics. He is trimming the first draft, aiming to emphasize the administration's foreign policy record government economy and tax reduction in a concise address.
Milwaukee reports the region endured its worst storm in years with property losses likely in the millions and eight deaths confirmed. State engineers order blasting of bridges from near Baraboo to Bend to speed flood waters, while over 15 bridges on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line between Milwaukee and Green Bay were washed out, stranding hundreds of tourists as Milwaukee residents wait to resume northbound journeys.
The Virginia Brotherhood of railroad trainmen at Portsmouth voted not to endorse any candidate for public office. Members were asked to study candidates' records, to be published in the order’s next issue. The policy aligns with the national organization’s stance on endorsements.
In Virginia Democratic primaries Representative Clifton A. Woodrum of Roanoke secured renomination in the Sixth District and Joseph Whitehead of Pittsylvania won the Fifth District endorsement. Final unofficial results noted a capes of amght incomplete relay of statewide delegation choices.
Two men were killed and two others injured when a high speed auto crashed into a telegraph pole on Washington boulevard near Balmore. George Thierry of Washington and another man died. A second car’s occupants were badly injured. driver Irissito Bona, of Washington, was held on a charge of operating while intoxicated.
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