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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1931

Page

8

Kane Plans To Resume Teaching In A Few Days

Dr Elisha Kent Kane III, acquitted of murdering his wife by drowning her at Grand View Beach, says he expects to return to teaching romance languages at the University of Tennessee in a few days. Jurors found him not guilty after a five day trial ending at midnight. Kane and his relatives expressed relief as he plans to rest and consult with lawyers, with brief stays in the area before resuming duties.

Kane Elisha Kent III University of Tennessee Elizabeth City Jenny Graham Kane Chesapeake Bay Grand Vin Beach Professor Kane Evan O'Neill Kane Thomas L. Kane Hampton Presbyterian Church Seal Jos Grand View W. C. Graham Hilton Village

Colleges Reconsider Football Emphasis After Losses

Several universities and colleges that posted deficits after a football season question whether the game was overemphasized. A Chicago man was jailed recently for failure to pay alimony to his ninth wife, recalling the old quip about the woman pays and pays.

Chicago

Convicts Kept in Cells After Disturbance at Leavenworth

Leavenworth prison officials report most convicts confined to cells after a disturbance last night. Warden T. B. White was wounded Friday by one of seven prisoners who abducted him, with daily unrest continuing as authorities investigate and assess prisoner attitudes.

Associated Press Leavenworth Kan Feder Prison E. H. Eckholdt T. B. White Eckholdt

Fire at Rice home misreported by Star

Firemen were sent to Lee street on Friday for a small blaze at L. E. Rice’s house, quickly controlled with minimal damage. The Star had erroneously reported Frances Page’s home on West Cork street. The fire office had given the incorrect information. Admiral McGowan advocates a referendum before war. those who vote for it should fight.

Lee Street L. E. Rice The Star Frances Page West Cork Street Admiral McGowan

Funds Sought to Open 64 Additional Work Offices

The Labor Department asks Congress for 168000 dollars to create 64 more employment offices. President Hoover supports the request, urging rapid consideration. Doak notes 936 offices already operate under the U S Employment Service. Veterans Administration seeks 3925000 for adjusted service and dependent pay alongside the main request.

Associated Press Washington Congress Labor Department House Appropriations Committee Byrns Hoover Doak United States Employment Service Veterans’ Administration

Floyd Brill to Speak at Bryarly Community League Meeting

The Bryarly Community League holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 Friday evening December 18 at the Bryarly schoolhouse. Guest speaker Floyd M Brill of the Winchester bar will address the gathering. Full attendance urged.

Bryarly Community League Bryarly Floyd M. Brill Winchester Bar

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