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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
2
In Roanoke on June 17 1928 reports describe wartime effects and intermittent retreat actions. Details reference local conditions amid ongoing conflict with limited fresh information available from the front.
New York August 8 disclosures of startling nature will shake the financial section to its foundation. An attorney claims upcoming revelations will disrupt markets and expose deep financial misconduct. Further details awaited as investigations unfold.
Edward M. Fuller and W. Frank McGee, bankrupt bucket shop operators, have made confessions to U S Attorney Hayward. Carl B. Whitney, new counsel for the pair, says disclosures of a bucket shop ring involve surprising political and business connections and will be revealed soon. The federal grand jury resumes tomorrow to proceed with the Fuller McGee case.
Waynesboro and Basic City unite after a twelve year struggle. Voters in Waynesboro approve six to one and in Basic City three to one, forming Waynesboro Basic with protests over the name. The merged town finances five years of improvements for Basie City in exchange for lights and water facilities. The mayor will come from one of the former towns.
Norfolk, Aug 8. S A Xippes was arrested in Pittsburg today over illegal ballot distribution stirring a sensation on the eve of the Democratic primary. He was taken to headquarters and questioned, but police found no evidence to hold him. He left Norfolk at once.
Police traced the suspect to Pittsburg and led officers to a daytime arrest. Inspector Petty said Xippes announced intent to fight extradition to Norfolk amid Virginia charges. No further arrests planned until the corporation grand jury acts tomorrow. Evidence will be turned over to the grand jury for possible indictments.
Burlington Iowa resident Mrs Ralph Gail credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing irregular, painful menstrual cycles and emotional distress. The testimonial claims years of monthly dread ended after use and urges others to try the remedy for relief.
In Richmond Aug 6 1900s latest returns show bond advocates suffering a heavy defeat as Senator Godrick of Fredericksburg loses his seat while W Wortham Jr of Louisa is hailed by bond supporters as a victor The 28th district offers guarded hope with Roanoke Senator Willis and Henrico Senator Gunn maintaining leadership positions Complete district tallies were incomplete and awaiting distant districts with further results expected over several days
Washington reports one of the largest lubrication contracts in U S history between the U S Post Office Department and The Texas Company Texaco Petroleum Products for supplying lubricants to the Motor Vehicle Service. The Texas Company will deliver to several thousand vehicles across 38 states aided by its wide distribution network. This marks a shift from prior multiple vendors to a single firm with coast to coast reach.
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