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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
1
Governor Smith outlines campaign plans and acceptance speech themes. He defends constitutional duties of the presidency urging Congress to consider changes on prohibition. cites James C. Carter warning that laws criminalizing innocent conduct can undermine the rule of law. He argues party platform is silent on repeal and that people and legislatures must decide.
Governor Harry F. Byrd praised the acceptance speech of Mr. Smith as a masterly expression of Democracy. He announced plans to discuss tomorrow the campaign issues raised and to base his attitude on them.
Governor Smith arrives in New York to lay out a campaign plan with party leaders and endorsements expected from Democratic chiefs. He speaks amid rain on the capitol steps, pledges to enforce the 18th Amendment and criticizes enforcement politics in the Prohibition era.
Warren officials deny reports of unpaid warrants for teachers and jurors. They say funds were overdrawn or misreported, prompting a $7,000 borrow from a Winchester bank to finish teachers’ pay. Treasurer A L Warthen explains warrants later paid after clerk’s report and auditor review.
Leo T. Kelley, alleged slayer of Mrs Myrtle Mellus, will testify in his own defense in Superior Court. His counsel said Kelley would reveal details of a five year romance with the society woman and name other wealthy Los Angeles women who attended parties.
Entire stock of summer hats offered at $1.00 $2.00 and $3.09 during a two day sale Thurs Aug 23 and Fri Aug 24. Hodgs on storefront promotion lists Margaret L Hodgson as organizer and venue host.
A delegation of prominent New York fruit growers led by M. Burritt will visit Winchester on Saturday for Governor Byrd’s apple meeting at Rosemont orchard Berryville. The group aims to strengthen ties with Virginia growers while both states promote export oriented apple industries.
For rent one of the finest automobile show rooms in Winchester. Herman H. Hable offers a premier showroom space available now with abundant exposure and customer access. Contact details included for inquiries.
Frederick county residents seek help locating David Mann Wilson an 82 year old white man who disappeared from Roanoke Virginia after leaving his horse and wagon at a blacksmith shop. He is said to own a farm near Winchester Virginia leased to a man named Winters and may have traveled there. Authorities in Roanoke and Frederick are investigating and sharing information through Sheriff Luther Pannett and Major R F Taylor.
Today's Market Report shows Wheat futures at September 1.11 percent and December 1.17 with May 1.24. Corn September 0.89 and December 13 Ye. Oats September 375 and December AN. Rye September 84 14 and December 98. Baltimore spot wheat No. 2 hard winter at 1.33.
Funeral services for George W. Graves were held at his son in law James Benner's home in Neffstown. Because his sisters could not arrive until tonight or tomorrow, the interment is postponed to tomorrow morning.
Greenland authorities announced search efforts for Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer along the western coast from Cape Farewell near Disko Bay to Mount Evans. The operation follows their disappearance and involves coast patrols and rescue coordination.
Lewis F. Cooper of Winchester Virginia recounts how his mother nursed Lieut Ewing after the 1864 retreat near Glen Burnie. The officer, wounded in the lung, recovered with care from Mrs. Cooper and Dr. Godfrey Miller, later visiting Ohio and California where he died. he praised Mrs. Cooper as a model of kindness and gratitude.
Walter Morris, 28, named leader of a department store swindling gang active in multiple cities, held without bail as a fugitive from Baltimore. Police say the ring used fraudulent letters of credit to obtain merchandise, including $100 from Stewart and Company in Baltimore.
A statewide manhunt offers 850 dollars for Henry Sheppard the 28 year old ex convict and bootlegger accused of killing State Traffic Officer Neville Hatcher near Brandy Culpeper County Virginia on August 15 Hatcher had attempted to arrest Sheppard and was shot three times in the chest and abdomen Sheppard fled to a nearby house changed clothes and escaped authorities describe him as dangerous and armed with a blue suit light cap and tennis shoes.
Senator Curtis, Republican vice presidential nominee, vows full protection for industry agriculture and labor as he opens the eastern campaign in Rocky Point Rhode Island. He cites Democratic tariff acts as inadequate and praises Hoover while urging higher farm duties and protection for farm products and imports.
Jolliffe and Jolliffe of North Loudoun Street deny authorization for anyone to represent them or use their name in selling any magazine. They were informed this week that solicitors claiming to be from the magazine told prospective customers they were sent by the firm.
Peaches for sale at 1.00 per bushel call 616. 1p-11 L. J. Hook. For rent 3 or 5 room apartment modern conveniences excellent location write W. O. R. care of Star. 20 shares National Fruit Product Company 7% Preferred stock apply Shenandoah Valley National Bank Trust Dept. 22-1p-31
Herbert Hoover finishes a three day Midwest swing meeting farm leaders in Iowa and Kansas and heads to Washington to run his campaign from new headquarters. Reports from Kansas and Iowa are optimistic while northwestern states show pessimism. Hoover works through numerous speeches and meetings, aiming for Labor Day address. Continued on Page Seven.
Gene Tunney, resting at an English railway station, faced a carload of London slum children who swarmed his cart seeking autographs. The guards tried to herd them away as Tunney signed a dozen slips and sent them to the excited youngsters.
The late George W. Murnan's house and lot on South Pall Mall street will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday August 25. Sale bills provide details.
A public sale will be held Tuesday August 28 at 1 PM at Boyce stock yards in Virginia. The listing includes 60 head of cattle 40 cows and heifers Holstein Jersey and Guernsey 5 young Holstein bulls 120 stock ewes 3 bucks and one three year old pony. Cash terms. Safe rain or shine. Frank H Sprint.
Orders for canning peaches may be left at C P McVicar on N Main Street or at Orchard at Indian Hollow. H W McVicar signs the notice.
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