Changes Likely in Statute on Absent Voting
Richmond December 3 report on the constitutional party reform debate shows the commission considering absent voting law revisions and ballot access rules. Proposals include a $500 filing fee refundable with 10 percent vote, 1000 signatures to file, and efforts to curb frivolous candidacies while preserving democratic access.
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Receivers Named for Ann Arbor Road in Federal Court
In Toledo Ohio federal court receivers were named for the Ann Arbor Railroad as part of the WabashRailway receivership. Jennison-Wright Company of Toledo seeks $17169.48 for ties and materials and credits the railroad with insolvency. William S Franklin and Frank C Nicodemus Jr were named as receivers for both the Ann Arbor and Wabash railroads.
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Blasting May Affect Water Says Mr Bell
The Star letters page questions if city quarry blasting reduces Winchester water supply. Cites Martinsburg West Virginia and Myerstown Pennsylvania examples where blasting altered underground streams. Warns of water shortage linked to quarry activity and asks why prisoners in the city jail slept poorly.
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Winchester
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Eastern Steel Company
Myerstown
Frank E Craner
Philadelphia
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Crowding Fears Linger Over City Jail and Water Supply
A reader from Winchester Virginia argues that daily quarry work hours do not affect jail crowding or water supply. The writer contends the article misstates crowding impacts and notes ongoing water supply concerns.
Little Stories of Winchester Gift Appeal for Lunch Fund
Civic League in Winchester Va promotes True Stories of Old Winchester as Christmas gifts. A package of ten fifty cent books funds school lunches for a child daily through spring. five books provide lunch from Christmas to mid March. Books available at local shops and through Civic League members. contact Mrs. Phil H. Gold.
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Winchester
Paul Agreed for Federal Bench in Virginia
Rockingham native Captain John Paul is named for the Western District of Virginia judgeship. The Daily News-Record reports the nomination will go to the Senate after Congress convenes, with Virginia Republican leaders endorsing Paul for the vacancy created by Judge Henry C. McDowell’s resignation.
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Daily News Record
John Paul
Rockingham
Virginia
Daily News-Record
Roanoke
Washington
Senate
Congress
Charles A. Hammer
White House
Western Virginia Political Moves for District Posts
In Western Virginia nominations surface for district posts after the death of C C Smith. Paul White is named for Marshall in the Eastern District to fill the vacancy. Robert O Crockett of Tazewell remains as special assistant to the Attorney General. The slate results from Washington discussions with Nat Slemp and Manalius Lankford guiding the process amid Republican support for Paul and White House interest in Shaffer for District Attorney.
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Marshall
C. C. Smithers
Robert O. Crockett
Tazewell
Washington
C Bascom Slemp
Manalius Lankford
Slemp
Crockett
Paul
White House
Shaffer
Mitchell
Glass
Swanson
Robert H. Angell
Three Miners Killed by Fall of Rock in Scranton Mine
The bodies of three miners were removed from the Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Company mine after a roof slab collapsed in the Briggs slope. Arthur Jones 37, Andrew Galaida 20, and Henry Skeeg 19, all of Scranton, died. Two others were injured and a sixth narrowly escaped.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Company
Briggs
Arthur Jones
Andrew Galaida
Henry Skeeg
Harmonious Conference Unites Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans organized in a harmonious conference as independents who opposed George Moses of New Hampshire for president pro tempore stayed away. The independents will challenge Moses on the floor when the Senate organizes next week. Senator Watson of Indiana said Moses would likely hold office unless a successor is chosen. The meeting was described as perfectly harmonious.
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Senate Republicans
George Moses
New Hampshire
Senate
Moses Foes
Watson
Indiana
Moses
Decline of Prosperity Cited by Fort Myers News-Press
The Fort Myers News-Press warns that another year of Republican prosperity will not make nude colonies a novelty, signaling political critique and concern about future trends.
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News-Press
Queen Mary Sidelined by Head Cold at Sandringham
Queen Mary is ill with a slight head cold but progressing, remaining indoors at Sandringham. The royal family reported she is in good spirits and continuing current routines.
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Mary
Wolf at the door tale revised for a new twist
The Tampa Tribune reports an updated version of the old wolf at the door fable. The story shifts the action indoors with a family staying inside while neighbors sit on park benches outside.
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Tampa Tribune
President Hoover Visits Stanford Football Alumni in Washington
The 1894 Stanford football team members visit President Herbert Hoover in Washington D C. The photo lists players Will Irwin and Paul Downing among others with Hoover shown center back. Hoover weighed 150 pounds during his college days.
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President Hoover
Washington, D. C
Hoover
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