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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
8
In EM New Jersey on February 7 Prof E Kistie of Marion Iowa inventor of a gyroscopic unicycle which could reach 250 hours speed took his own life in a note to the coroner stating he would rather die now than spend the rest of his life in an asylum.
State Highway Commission met Tuesday with Chairman Henry G Shirley presiding. Contracts awarded include Gore to the West Virginia line to L J Chandler of Virginia for 87 043 dollars.
Delegate Graves presses a bill granting the Department of Public Instruction authority to authorize textbook changes only once in ten years with a two year limit for new editions and four year adoptions. The measure aims to end repeated purchases by families and to restrict local authorities from selecting optional book lists. A subcommittee will review exceptions and consult the state superintendent.
Berlin commentaries react to former President Woodrow Wilson’s death. Boersen Courier argues he failed to repair for past errors and sparked global distress while Die Zeit calls him an energetic but naive European diplomat unfit to handle continental issues.
Mary Cody, 24, blond with bobbed hair and mother of five, was arrested in Brooklyn with two roomers on suspicion of leading recent bandit raids. A seatskin coat and turban matching victim descriptions were found. The two men were charged with assault and robbery. Cody denied involvement.
Stockholders are notified by Andrew Bell to attend a February 15 meeting at 3 PM in the Winchester Chamber of Commerce office to consider a bid covering the club's indebtedness. A proxy form is included for absent members to send their vote.
A brief note asserts that doing a task oneself avoids arguments over how it is done and emphasizes independence in completing work without bothering others.
Mrs. One zima de Bouchel, unhappy with the jury ruling for Asa G. Candler Sr. in the $500,000 breach of promise suit, leaves Atlanta for Reno. Her attorneys plan further action as she travels to Nevada.
The article notes the court's verdict with no comment from the defendant and no statement on any possible appeal. It mentions a peak radio station on Mount Corcovado near Rio de Janeiro, 2,100 feet high, built at great risk to workers.
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