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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
4
Walter E Addison dies with a reputation for integrity and courtesy. His editorials defended facts and avoided yellow journalism while he served Virginia in the State Senate and United States Senate with unselfish duty and clear intellect. His steadfast friend ships leave a fragrance in memory.
The text quotes Senator Borah urging Republican authorities to convene an extra session of Congress to aid farmers. He questions tariff protection as benefit versus subsidy, arguing both manufacturers and farmers pay taxes for protection and criticizing selective subsidy for any single class.
A reader to the New York World notes Congress enacts about 500 laws annually and states about 15 000. It takes 600 volumes of decisions yearly to interpret them. There are 200 000 federal laws and 1 800 000 state and city laws in effect. The Washington Budget Commission says a big city policeman must know at least 10 000 laws to serve efficiently, yet legislatures at all levels keep making more.
A mass meeting in Harrisonburg voiced strong support for establishing a National Park in the Blue Ridge, arguing it would advance Virginia more than any initiative in generations. Organizers call for Washington action and effective lobbying to present Virginia’s case to Congress.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason contrasts peaceful sentiment with a world of armed showdowns and street dangers. The narrator rejects weapons while observing locals who carry swords and guns, and notes brutal incidents as others boast defense of wealth, ending with a coy remark about inviting a massacre.
Salvation Army services tonight and Saturday conducted by Ralph Cather at eight o clock. Sabbath Day at court house hall with Sabbath school at 2 30 p m Y P L at 1 p m and preaching at 8 p m. Commandant James Mars officer in charge.
In Fairmont West Virginia on January 16 authorities investigated a fatal shooting near the New England Fuel and Transportation Co mine. Ray Tobin was killed and John Kelly wounded after a dispute about scabs at the miners union hall. Witnesses are held pending an inquest as Sheriff John Riggins and county officers investigate the case.
The film adaptation of Peter Pan by Herbert Brenon retells Barrie’s tale of Wendy John and Michael in Never Never Land. Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan with Ernest Torrence Cyril Chadwick Virginia Brown Faire and Anna May Wong in supporting roles. The Colonial will show January 19 20 and 21.
Fragmentary quote discusses how education functions and credits individuals for guiding learning. The readable portion references Uncle Phen and suggests a focus on personal influence in education. No clear event or organization is established in the surviving text.
A fragment stresses that few scientists have privilege to study nutrition yet all deserve access to dietary factors that ensure vigor. It underscores the need for abundantly available nutrition knowledge to sustain health and strength for everyone.
Fifty years of worldwide repute as a builder of strength in Scott's Emulsion markets as a vitamin rich tonic for grown people and children. Bolt & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey distribute the product, promoting health and vigor through regular use.
Federal plan begun five years ago today marks notable gains in enforcing prohibition. Commissioner Haynes reports advances with no retreats, reduced illicit liquor from bonded withdrawals, and a tightening coast guard effort. Denatured alcohol misuse down under ten percent. imports of wine and whiskey cut. Campaigns for law observance and moral suasion expand citizen support.
The Moose Lodge contest standings list top contestants in the diamond ring and pony categories. Elizabeth Garrett leads with 2500 votes, followed by Emma McFarland 2000 and Margaret Hawkins 1900, with others ranging from 1600 to 500 votes. The pony contest shows Morris Parlette at 1900 and Jabril Ensogna at 800 among others. The pony is expected to arrive in Winchester Saturday, and winners will be announced January 24 along with the auto winner.
Three persons died in a Rochester Mazda crossing collision as a sedan returning from a dance was struck by a freight train at a grade crossing on Penfield road. Eleven others were injured when two cars crashed at Orchards and Orange streets, tumbling into a grocery store area.
President Coolidge offered Hoover the position of Secretary of Agriculture but Hoover preferred to stay at the Commerce Department. Despite urging for a cabinet change, sources say Hoover would not accept the agricultural post, which becomes vacant on March 4.
Flint Michigan marks the fifth anniversary of prohibition as church and school bells ring and whistles blow. Dry forces celebrate what is believed to be the first civil celebration over barleycorn in Flint.
Providence Kentucky report says six miners killed when a powder gang blast at Diamond Coal Company Mine No 1 triggered an explosion. One miner escaped and eight five others left the mine an hour earlier. Officials believe a windy shot caused the disaster and all bodies have been recovered.
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