Governor Increases Virginia Capital Outlays to Two Million
Governor Trinkle seeks a 1926 27 appropriation bill covering 2 million in capital outlays with gifts totaling about 2 071 500 to support university Virginia Polytechnic Institute William and Mary and other colleges and schools. The plan includes 250 000 for UVAs hospital and 450 000 to be raised by Edwin Alderman. Also funds for VMI and medical college Virginia normal and industrial institute Farmville Fredericksburg Harrisonburg Radford Staunton and Charlottesville institutions with dormitories buildings and equipment and a 250 000 war memorial and a 50 000 state advertising fund.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Trindle
General Assembly
Virginia
University of Virginia
William and Mary
Vv. P. L
Medical College of Virginia
Teachers’ Colleges
Trinkle
General Education Board of New York
Edwin A. Alderman
Io. Achat Soca
Tripkle
Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Petersburg
State Teachers’ College
Farmville
Fredericksburg
Harrisonburg
Sheldon Hall
Radford
Staunton
Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind
Virginia School For the Blind
Charlottesville
Virginia Truck Experiment Station
Norfolk
Catawba Sanitarium
State Penitentiary
State Geological Survey
War Memorial Commission
State Advertising Fund
Philadelphia Prohibition Enforcement Basis Announced
Governor Pinchot and Secretary Mellon discuss strengthening enforcement in Pennsylvania. Pinchot cites a 50 percent rise in Philadelphia alcohol production from 1924 to 1926 and accuses some federal permittees of diversion. Mellon defends cooperation and rejects insinuations about W L Mellon’s influence in Harrisburg.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
The
Treasury
Pinchot
Mellon
Andrews
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Baird
Tobacco Company
Tobacco
United States
W. L. Mellon
Byrd Wins Virginia Governor Race by Nearly Seventy Thousand
Democratic Governor-elect Harry F. Byrd of Winchester tops Republican H. S. Hogue by an official county count of 107 378 to 37 592. The General Assembly in Richmond also tallies separate results for lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of the commonwealth, and state treasurer with Byrd’s margin bulked above other statewide candidates.
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Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Virginia
H. S. Hogue
Roanoke
General Assembly
Richmond
Byrd
Hogue
J. EB. West
Carl A. Marshall
John R. Saunders
T. 5S. Parsons
Secretary of the Commonwealth
B. O. James
Henry Crockett
John M. Purcell
John D. Bassett
Stock Market Holds Brief Rally Then Sags on Jan 16
General market momentum turned weaker after an early lift led by eastern carriers as rails showed steadier tone. Short coverings faded under renewed selling in motors. closing was heavy with about 1.9 million shares moved.
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Associated Press
New York
Motors
Forecast Rain For Most Of The Week
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday predicts rain at the start and through the middle with cool temperatures. Washington reports generally unsettled conditions and a likelihood of continued wet spells across the period.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia Anti-Saloon League to Convene Big 25th Anniversary Meet
Delegates from Virginia churches and anti alcohol groups will attend January 28 29 convention in Richmond. Prominent temperance leaders including Wayne B Wheeler Dr B H Cherrington and Gen L S Andrews are slated to speak. The event coincides with naval assembly debates on prohibition with leaders urging the public to stand up and be counted. Governors Trinkle and Byrd have been asked to attend.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
The
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
Superintendent Hepburn
League
Hepburn
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League of America
B. H Cherrington
World League Against
L. 8. Andrews
the Treasury
Mr. Hepburn
Anti-Saloon League
Friends of Temperance
Naval Assembly
General Assembly
Chicago
Trinkle
Byrd
F. B. Willis
Ohio
A. W. Barkley
SonEace
Kentucky
John R. Saunders
Paul Kerr
Eastern District
R. A. Fulwhler
West Viginia
James Cannon, Jr
Howard M. Hoge
J. Fulmer — Bright
Rithmona
James B Wilborn
South Boston
Frisco Chinatown Embraces Charleston Dance
In San Francisco Chinatown the younger generation dances the Charleston in the Street of Dim Lanterns. Chinese jazz musicians provide tunes as well groomed youths and brown eyed beauties adopt the step amid elder disapproval. Prizes are offered for best performances, signaling open and growing approval.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Chinatown
Langley Begins To Serve His Term
John W. Langley, a former Kentucky congressman, began a two year sentence at the Atlanta federal penitentiary after being convicted of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law.
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Langley
Associated Press
Atlanta
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
For Rent Six Room Building on S Main Street
Six room building on S Main Street suitable for dwelling or business. Apply to G. M. Hansbrough.
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S. Main St
G. M. Hansbrough
Debt treaties occupy House as world court attacked in speech
The Associated Press reports in Washington that the House debates the remainder of debt treaties while Senator Moses denounces the World Court. The Senate finance committee moves toward final action on the tax bill and a resolution urging American participation in disarmament purley awaits House action.
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House
Moses
Senate Finance Committee
Purley
Probe Begun Into Jamison Mine Disaster by State Wine Chief
West Virginia miners head R M Lambie launched inspectors into Jamison mine No 8 to probe the blast that killed 19, focusing on the Seventh right heading where the explosion occurred. 21 miners were entombed but most survived the 18 hour ordeal.
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Associated Press
Fairmont
W. Va
R. M. Lambie
West Virginia Department ‘of Miners
Jamison Mine No. 8
Lambie
Afr
Jamison Coal and Coke Company
John H
Jock)McNeil
Lee
McNeil
Frank Robinson Elected President of Jefferson Bank
Frank B. Robinson formerly of Winchester and longtime manager of the C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage interests has been elected president of the Jefferson Bank and Trust Company in Charles Town He also serves as a director The annual meeting reduced the board to fourteen after two resignations.
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Frank B. Robinson
Winchester
Jefferson County
W. Va
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
Jefferson Bank and Trust Company
Charles Town
Robinson
Confederate Vets to Daughters Guests at Lee Birthday Supper
Ex Confederate veterans are invited to join the Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy for a Lee birthday observance in Winchester. Veterans must notify Miss Lucy Kurtz by Monday evening to reserve meals at George Washington Hotel 6:30 p.m. The event includes talks and a Confederate flag presentation to Handley School. A Florida illustrated talk follows at Handley Library Auditorium on January 19 at 8:30 p.m. featuring former Mayor W. W. Class and others with motion pictures.
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Turner Ashby
Daughters of the Confedeacy
General Lee
Lucy Kurtz
George Washington Motel
Lee
Winchester
George Washington
Handley School
Florida
Handley Library
W. W.class
Uncertainty in Wheat Markets
Chicago reports show wheat prices declining 1% to 4 cents from a week ago due to Australia and Argentina factors. Visible corn and oats drop as supplies shift, with U S stocks cited as 325 million bushels and expectations of potential shortages later in the year.
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Associated Press
ICAGO
Australia
Artina
Argentina
United States
Canada
President Coolidge pressed on anthracite issue in Senate debate
Senate debate centers on Copeland resolution urging Coolidge to take steps to resume anthracite mining. Copeland cites Roosevelt era action while Reed questions the use of power beyond law. Public and political stakes described as a move to end the suspension amid national energy concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Copeland
New York
Reed
Missouri
United States
Barton Nominated for Nobel Prize by Local Writer
A Richmond Times Dispatch writer withdraws endorsement of Jack Dempsey for the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize and praises Bob Barton of Winchester for a bill to abolish the governor's staff of colonels, arguing the Locarno pact would dwindle in significance.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
House of Delegates
Bob Barton
Winchester
State Solons 10 Wait Three Weeks for New Governor
Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that with under three weeks left in his term Governor Trinkle proposes a program to extend his rule, while Governor-elect Byrd would be blamed or praised for its success. The General Assembly plans to wait until February 1 to tackle major issues, given Byrd’s anticipated tax plan and Trinkle's conflicting proposals. Byrd enjoys broad support, and the session will open with Byrd as the incoming leader and a brief, busy agenda.
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Lamotte M. Blakely
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Trinkle
General Assembly
Harry Wood Byrd
Byrd
S Tate
Reeser
Pastor Returns and Will Preach Sunday
Rev. W. S. Crawford of the First Christian Church has returned to Winchester after an absence caused by his parents illness. He will preach at 11 am on Personal Responsibility and 7 30 pm The Uses and Abuses of Pleasure with Sunday school at 9 45 am and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm.
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W. S. Crawford
First Christian Church
Thomas J. Crawford
Antherst County
Winchester
Crawford
Lost Gold Oval Pin With Sapphire and Diamond Settings
Reward offered for return of a lost gold oval pin with sapphire and diamond settings. Contact 124 Am herat St. (1p-11) for information.
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Amherat St
For Sale Offers Stock and Ford Sedan Terms
FOR SALE We have to offer George Washington Hotel preferred stock. WINCHESTER CREDIT CORP. FOR SALE-Practically new door Ford Sedan terms if desired. AUTO PARTS CORP. 103 N. Main St. Drugs-People's Drug Store.
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George Washington Hotel
Winchester Credit Corp
Auto Parts Corp
N. Main
Red Cross outlines life saving plan and junior aid drive
National Red Cross headquarters plan details shared at Frederick chapter meeting. Reports from the Federated Council of Church Women and Junior Red Cross highlight Christmas relief efforts including stockings for patients in Dawson Springs and trees for shut-ins. Seventy two schools in Frederick County reported full Junior Red Cross enrollment as members outlined garment production and distributions.
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Técal Chapter
The
Red Cross
Robert B Son
Melvill G
Headquarters
Legion Auxiliary
Tansily Step
Ead
W Cross
Misa Corkey
J For
Dawson Springs
Kentucky
Junior
Winester
Frederick County
John Kerr
Claude 7. Stickley
Vaucluse
Junior Red Cross
Stickley
R. B. Nelson
C. Vernon Huddy
G. A. Freed
J. Luther Neff
Walker McC. Bond
Robert T. Barton
Melvin Greep
W. H. Boaserman
Mason ‘Snapp
FE. L. Wunder
Julia Tyler
Martha Stowers
Esch
Stove For Sale Quick Sale For Large Building
Stove offered for cheap to a fast buyer suitable for a store garage or any large building. Apply to S$ 1 office with reference 1-13-1p-thy.
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Harrisburg
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Frank Robinson
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MR. Coolidge
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