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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1927

Page

3

Social News for Mr Daniel Kavanaugh in Staunton Visit

Social and Personal notes announce Mr Daniel Kavanaugh executive secretary of Shenandoah Valley Ilc and Miss Dorothy Mathias of Harrisonburg as guests of Mrs Mary Kavanaugh in Williamsport Pa They plan to reach Staunton Sunday evening and reside there Mrs Kavanaugh a noted Harrisonburg organist trained at Chicago Musical College Mr Kavanaugh well known in Virginia with a background in journalism publicity and the Susquehanna Trail project in Williamsport Chamber of Commerce history

Daniel Kavanaugh Stampton Shenandoah Valley Ilc Dorothy Mathias Harrisonburg Kavanaugh Mary Kavanaugh Williamsport Staunton Chicago Musical College Virginia Valley University of Pensylvania Shenandoah Valley, Incs Williamsport Chamber of Commerce

Rev Dr Bane To Preach In Pittsburgh Sunday

The Rev Dr Charles A Bame evangelist and Ashland College faculty member left Winchester for Pittsburgh Pa to preach at the First Brethren Church on Berryville avenue tomorrow He will return to Ashland Monday and hopes to visit Winchester again in the future.

Ashland, Ohio First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Pittsburgh Ashland Bamne Winchester

Rail Valuations Basis Shifts to Original Cost

A three judge federal court in St Louis ruled that railroad valuations should use original cost rather than cost of reproduction new. The decision in the St Louis and O Fallon test case rejected the railroads proposed method and endorsed the prudent investment theory, a ruling with broad implications for rate making and potential federal recapture of earnings.

Associated Press ST. Louis St. Louis and O'Fallon United States Circuit Court of Appeals Interstate Commerce Commission Railroads Fallon Prudent

Man and Woman Held After Aged Landlord Dies

Baltimore police detained Herman Ellis and his wife Estelle after the body of Carl O Blake was found at his confectionary shop 226 North Paca Street. Ellis said a rent dispute led to pushing the man from the room. death due to a broken neck. Evidence included blood on a pillow case and a marked telephone. a pipe was found in Ellis' room.

Associated Press Baltimore Carl O’blake North Paca Street Herman Ellis Estelle Ellis O’blake University Hospital

Madigan Sentenced to Life for Fratricide in Maryland

Frederick county youth Leo Madigan, after pleading guilty to first degree murder in the slaying of his elder brother Robert, was sentenced in Circuit Court to life imprisonment. He was taken to the state pen at Richmond by Officer Miller amid claims of temporary insanity at the time of the crime. The case also involved a charge of shooting and clubbing their father, John Madigan, who died, but that charge was nolled after the plea.

Leo Madigan Frederick County Robert Madigan State Penitentiary Richmond Miller Pep Madigan Cousel Aubrey G. Weaver Warren County John Madigan Thos

Virginia Advertising Campaign Outlined by Fippin

Mr Fippin spoke at the Richmond Advertising Club weekly meeting outlining a state wide publicity effort to lure tourists to Virginia. He proposed sending climate labor and resource notes to city programs while highlighting Virginia's historical sights as the Cradle of English Civilization. The plan includes radio moving pictures and billboard advertising to support a statewide campaign.

Richmond Virginia Genthie Savinia Eps Adven Valegy

Women smugglers heighten the burden of the law

Alan McDonald in Next Sunday World Magazine notes that the modern smuggler is a woman. He claims ninety percent of smugglers are women including teachers and actresses. Nine women to one man attempt to beat customs and their stunts make reading.

Next Sunday Alan McDonald

Senate Orders Investigation of Hearst Charges

A Senate special committee opened an inquiry into Hearst papers alleging that Calles of Mexico ordered over 1.2 million dollars paid from the Mexican treasury to four U.S. Senators. Senator Reed, chairing, sought State Department cooperation and heard from William Rh. Castle behind closed doors. Names of the four senators were not disclosed in the facsimile.

Associated Press Washington Hearst Calles Mexico Treasury United States Senate State Department Reed Pennsylvania Kellogg William Rh. Castle Ilearst Castle Committee Washington Herald Capitol

Reed Named as Democratic Nomination Candidate

A Sandaladd Press report asserts Senator James M Reed of Missouri will be presented as the Democratic presidential nominee at the upcoming convention. Senator Hawes confirms the prediction, saying no withdrawal is planned and no candidate is officially announced by either party.

Iere A Sandaladd iWashir Fonno Jas M. Read Missouri Harves Democritt

Housekeeper Urged to Move Closer to Store in Springfield

A Union report notes two housekeepers walk 109 extra miles yearly while preparing daily tasks. The remedy suggested is for the housekeeper to relocate nearer to the solicatessen store in Springfield Massachusetts to cut travel.

Springheld Mass Union

Plan To Continue Campaign To Draw Tourists

Richmond December 9 Elmer Fippin executive secretary of the Virginia Conservation and Development Commission announced an appropriation of 100000 placed in a same budget by Gov Byrd together with a balance remaining from the 1926 program will be available for nationally advertising Virginia next year Announcement was made at the

Richmond Elmer Fippin Virginia Conservation and Development Commission Byrd Virginia

Berger Arrested As a Perjurer In Remus Trial

Cincinnati dispatch reports John S. Berger a Los Angeles promoter was arrested on perjury charges in the George Remus murder trial. Prosecutors plan a five to eight day rebuttal, with Ruth Remus and Franklin J. Dodge, Jr. among witnesses discussed for recall.

Associated P’ress Cincinnati Dee John Berger Los Angeles Cal George Remus Remus Frankling L. Dodge Lansing Mich Department of Justice Simogene R. EK. Simnongy Remus Whiskey Harry Brown Taft Franklin J. Dodge, Jr Federal Department of Justice

Defense Will Appeal in Reginald Walters Case

E R toulette chief counsel for Reginald Walters announced an appeal will be filed after Walters was convicted of first degree murder without capital punishment for killing Hunter R Stotler, his prohibition chief, by a jury. The appeal will challenge the admission of portions of Walters alleged oral confession and related testimony.

Associated Press Hagestown Mds E. R. Toulette Reginald Walters Hunter R. Stotler Roulette Walters

Colder Weather Strengthens Butter Market in Chicago

Dec 10 Chicago reports colder weather tightens butter market amid possible production delays and shipment holdups. General interest grows in storage goods as weekly withdrawals compare favorably with last year. Recent outflow lags, increasing storage surplus while new butter production faces unfavorable conditions for higher quality grades.

Chicago

Stephens City Votes February 1 Bond Question

An order from Frederik County Circuit Court directs a special election in Stephens City on Wednesday February 1 to decide issuing bonds of 25000 for a water system. Bonds would run 36 years at 5 percent interest. Sheriff to post the order at the polling place and the electoral board to arrange the election.

Circuit Court of Frederik Stephens City Hbctoral Board

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