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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1926

Page

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Trinkle Recommends Big Virginia Budget for 1926 28

Governor Trinkle presents the fourth budget to the General Assembly proposing general fund appropriations of 23 733 407 for Virginia for 1926 28 with 1 772 469 scheduled for the first year and 11 960 938 for the second. The plan shows a 369 473 rise over prior figures and notes higher education highway construction and dairy and food division increases while deficits and revenues are carefully projected.

Ichmond Virginia General Assembly Trinkle State Departments Public Auditor’ of Public Accounts Treasury Free Publi" Schoors General Fund State Geological Survey of Department Agriculture Virginia Pilots’ Association State Corporation Commission Corporation’ Commission Sehoo Locati

Byrd’s Political Future a Hot Topic in Virginia

Norfolk Pilot notes strong speculation over Governor Harry F Byrd planning beyond his term. He says he will return to apple growing after four years as governor, though friends expect ambitions toward Washington. Byrd plans to have the General Assembly receive the retiring governor’s message the same day as the new governor to begin the session.

Norfolk Virginia Harry F. ‘Byrd Valley of Virginia Byrd United States Senate Norfolk General Assembly Bryd

Famous De Moss Family Musical Concert Tuesday

The De Moss entertainers present a classical and patriotic program at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday at 8 pm. For 54 years the De Moss family has entertained across the nation and abroad, famed for church concerts blending classical and patriotic music with readings and piano.

Éyvery State of America Canada Europe de Moss

Senator Denny Appointed To Two Committees

The Virginia Senate steering committee announced committee assignments after personnel changes. Senator Joseph Denny of Clarke Frederick Shenandoah district was named to the roads and internal navigation committee, succeeding governor elect. Denny also joined the general laws committee, replacing W Worth Smith Jr.

Virginia Senate Senate Joseph & Denny Clarke - Frederick - Shenandoah Denny W. Worth Smith, Jr

Williams to Speak on Robert E Lee as National Asset

R Gray Williams will address the Philadelphia Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy at a January 19 luncheon in Philadelphia Bellevue-Stratford Hotel on General Lee Day. The Star will publish the full address as an analysis of the birthday figure.

R. Gray Williams Robert B. Lee Bellevue-Stratford Hotel General Lee Philadelphia United Daughters of ‘the Confederacy Williams Star Lee Myra Reed Skivinsky

Nicholson Out of Jail Until Feb 1

Nicholson and his son faced charges in county circuit court for assaulting Sheriff Pannett and resisting arrest. After a conference with attorney Philip Williams, the elder Nicholson posted a $500 bond to await February 1 and begin serving his sentence while the younger Nicholson was released to allow his family to relocate for support.

Pannett Philip Williams Nicholson Albin Madison County

Europe Endures Severe Cold Wave Across Nations

Europe is gripped by an intense cold spell with heavy snowfalls and winds. France reports subzero temperatures from east to west, Dinard shifts from mild to cold, Venice canals freeze, Rome endures hot winds from the Sahara, and northern Italy faces snow and temperatures 13 degrees below zero along the Piave.

Associated Press Paris Europe France Dinard Italy Venice Rome Mediterranean Sahara Piave River

Notice of Tax Reassessment Hearing in Winchester

The Board of Equalization for Frederick County will meet at the Court House in Winchester Virginia on January 25 1926 at 10 am to hear complaints on the reassessment of land for the year 1925 C C Brannon Clerk Also for rent furnished room with access to garage Phone 1953 (1 15 61)

Board of Equalization Frederick Co Court House Winchester C. C. Brannon

Negro Breaks Jail Again in Chestertown Escape

Joseph Blackwell, a 40 year old Black man labeled dangerous, escaped Chestertown jail by bending bars and squeezing through an oath window before leaping into the yard. Deputies search two counties as sightings arise in Suderville, Queen Anne County.

Chestertown Joseph Blackwell Suderville Queen Anne County

Governor Smith Pursues Private Life After Term

New York January 15. Governor Smith reiterates plan to retire to private life next January ending his current term. The move disrupts state politics and fuels national speculation about 1928 Democratic presidential nomination with observers split on whether he seeks only state office or a national bid.

New York Smith A. Bom Shell

Catholics Pray for Recovery of Cardinal Mercier

Prayers were ordered in all Catholic churches in Belgium for Cardinal Mercier as his doctors report his health remains critical after surgery. Catholic school pupils will also pray each morning before classes. The press faces criticism for alleged withholding of his true condition.

Associated Press Brussels Kingdom of Belgium Cardinal Mercier

Motors Hit by Bear Attacks in Opening Stock Debacle

New York January 15 The opening stock market saw renewed selling pressure with motors as the main target of bear traders. Orders on rails and various industrials dragged prices down from 1 to 41 percent, while call loans held at 4 percent as traders liquidated due to weak support for representative issues.

Associated Press New York Motors

Youth Put To Death By Firing Squad In Utah

Ralph W. Seyboldt was executed for the murder of patrolman David H. Crowther by firing squad at the Utah state penitentiary at 8 04 this morning. He walked from his cell to his position without assistance.

Utah They Associated Press Salt Lake City Ralph W. Seyboldt David H. Crowther State Penitentiary

Rev Mr Ghiselin to preach at Berryville and Stone's Chapel

The Rev Charles Ghiselin of China will speak at the Presbyterian Church in Berryville Sunday January 17 at 11 a.m. and at Stone's Chapel at 3 p.m. He is the son of the Rev Dr Charles Ghiselin of Shepherdstown. Citizens are warmly invited to attend.

Charles Ghiselin China Presbyterian Church Berryville

Washington highlights from today in Congress and court

Marketing conference closes as world court session debates in Senate. The Italian debt settlement lingers in the House while Harvey Firestone testifies on rubber investigation. Opponents of the railroad labor bill appear before the Senate committee.

Ate House Harvey Firestone Senate Committee

Toland Bryarly Jr Improves After Scarlet Fever Illness

Toland Bryarly Jr who had been ill for some time at the home of his parents on Fairmont avenue with scarlet fever is much improved today.

Toland Bryarly, Jr Fairmont Avenue

Smashed Street Barrier and Arrest in Traffic mishap

Jerry Hollar was arrested by Policeman Guthridge for speeding after driving into a rope across South Market Street near Jail Hill. The rope, used to block the street for coaster traffic, was damaged along with a hanging lantern. He faces a police court hearing tonight as the city cites police authority to close streets by rope or barrier.

Jerry. Hollar Guthridge South Market Street Jail Hill Hollar

Mrs. W M L Smith Named to Virginia Health Board

Mrs William Morgan Smith of Rosemont near Berryville Carr ie county is appointed by Governor Trinkle to the Virginia State Board of Health to fill the unexpired term of her late husband Dr William M Smith The governor notes the appointment dates from January 13 Dr Smith long served on the board and supported tuberculosis education Mrs Smith says she will accept and continue his work on health issues in the state

William Morgan. Smith Rosemont Berryville Carrie County Trinkle Virginia State Board of Health William M. Smith Smith State Board of Health James Henry. Cox Westmoreland County Wr. Smith Winchester Alexandria

Fails To Get Jackson Day Speech In Record Again

Washington January 15. For the fifth day in a row Representative Linthicum Democrat Maryland failed to place Governor Ritchie Maryland's Jackson Day speech in the congressional record. Objections by Blanton Texas argued the governor attacked the eighteenth amendment. Linthicum said he would try again tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington Representative Linthicum Maryland Ritchie Chicago Blanton Texas Linthicum

Wanted Representative for Six Popular Magazines

For sale cheap, to quick buyer, store suitable for garage, 'store oF any large building. 'Apply to Star office. WANTED Representative for six popular magazines. Excellent opportunity for woman, who has private telephone and desires to work from home. Leads furnished. Commission basis. Write Miss Fay, care Star, Winchester, Va.

Star Miss Fay Care Star Winchester

Free Chest Examination January 16

The Winchester and Frederick County Tuberculosis Association teams with the State Board of Health to offer a free tuberculosis clinic. On Saturday January 16, from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm, at the District Nurse Association office in the Chamber of Commerce building, a State Health specialist will oversee. The examinations are free and not painful, and may detect early signs of the disease.

Winchester Frederick County

Pay Now Save Discount in January Offer

Special January rate is in effect with a pay now save discount. No discount after January.

THE Evening Star

Mine Disaster At Farmington Claims Dozens Of Lives

Rescue teams work through debris at the Jamison Coal Co mine near Farmington. By evening twelve bodies had been moved from the mine while twenty six miners remained unaccounted for amid heavy debris and dangerous conditions. Coroners and officials report limited progress as crews clear passages and search in ground recesses. A separate blast at the McConnell mine near Wilburton, Oklahoma, yielded seven bodies recovered from debris with more expected as crews continue delays due to hazardous passages and a fresh crew expected after midnight.

Fairmont Vadan Jamison Farmington Rem Dansing Theblage Wilburton Okila McConnell Don McCumeal

Inspiring Revival Services At Union Church

Rev H C Walker urges closeness to the mysterious friend the Holy Spirit during last night’s service at John Mann Church. Thanksgiving service planned for the week’s end with testimony and praise led by Rev B Spriggs. Next week Mount Carmel F B Church Braddock Street hosts services. F E R Bargett to speak on Cunard Line.

John Mann Church Spriggs Mount Carmel F. B Braddock Street

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