Governor Byrd urges tax cuts to spur Virginia industry growth
In a program of progress speech Governor Harry F. Byrd asks tax repeals and reductions to boost industrial output from 800 million in 1927 toward a billion. He highlights repeals on class 5 stock, non resident inheritance tax, class 7 bonds, and capital in business, plus expanded deductions and Virginia products purchases. He also backs Shenandoah National Park funding as a solid investment and seeks port, airport, and seafood development.
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Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Richmond
General Assembly
Harry F. Byrd
Treasury
Park
Hampton Roads
Lee Birthday Observance Marches Under Rotary Plan
Gen Turner Ashby Chapter UDC held a well attended meeting at Mrs. Herbert S. Larrick’s home. Members endorsed a pension bill, pledged Lee Mausoleum funds, and sent thanks to the Southern Club. A Lee Birthday luncheon is planned at the George Washington Hotel on January 19 with tickets at 1.00. Rev Thomas W Hopper will speak. Handley High School hosts an essay contest for medals and a silk flag prize. Public schools close January 19 but Lee celebration at Handley School occurs January 18.
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Southern Club
Lee
R. B. Lee
George Washington Hotel
R. Bruce Slonaker
Amherst Street
Handley High School
U. D.C
R. B. Slonaker
Lucy F. Kurtz
Mr. Hopper
Thomas W. Hopper
Culpeper
F. T. McFaden
General Lee
Handley School
Winchester Board Orders Single Use Spoons for Ice Cream
The Winchester Board of Health under Dr. J. Pifer issues a January 13 1928 order banning reusable eating utensils at soda fountains and ice cream shops. Spoons ice cream saucers and glasses must be discarded after each customer with paper cups and wooden spoons used. Persell D Plant enforces state law compliance citywide.
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Winchester
Board of Health
J. Pifer
Persell D. Plant
Board of Health. of Winchester
H. I. Pifer
Health survey of barber shops ordered by Winchester board
Sanitary inspector Prisell D. Plank to survey local barber shops assessing hand washing sterilization of mugs brushes and tools towel cleanliness and shop sanitation conditions including water supply and cleaning methods. In Maryland Ensign John M. Miller was found dead with a self inflicted wound and authorities pursue the rifle dealer connection while awaiting Michigan relatives.
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Navy
Prisell D. Plank
Winchester Board of Health
Health Board
Associated Press
Annapolis
John M. Miller
Odenton
Washington
Miller
R. A. Hammond
Michigan
Get Your City Auto Tags Before The Police Get You
The police warn local automobile owners that city auto licenses were due January 1 and hundreds have not yet obtained tags. No extension beyond January 1 is law, but a short grace period is allowed before enforcement. Police will act against delinquents once a car is found with last year’s tag and owners must report to headquarters to pay a fine.
Democrats Press For Tax Cutting
Democratic members of the Senate finance committee moved for immediate consideration of the tax reduction bill. Republicans want to delay until March 15 when the first tax returns of the year are filed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Woman Held In Connection With Child Beating
Baltimore January report says three year old Peter Burns with severe facial injuries was taken to South Baltimore hospital after his grandmother flagged police. His aunt Mrs Elizabeth Crohan was arrested and held without bail as she denied the beating claims, saying the child was hurt in a fall.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Peter Burns
Ranklin Square Hospital
Elizabeth Crohan
Peter
Ford for Sale 1927 Touring Model in Excellent Condition
Used six months with three new tires. Ford for sale by John J. Williams at 22 Amherst St. Contact for details and price.
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John J. Williamb
Amherst St
Pannett suit toward accountant audit in Massey county case
Lawyers propose to appoint a certified public accountant to audit the books of John M. Massey, acting as county home superintendent, with the suit to stay pending. If auditor confirms Massey's correctness, the case may be withdrawn. if not, the matter goes to docket and defendants must answer or demur.
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L. Pannett
John M. Massey
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Burr Powell Harrison
Pannett
Weaver and Armstrong
Front Royal
Certified Public Accountant
Massey
Indiana AG seeks court order to force Klan disclosures
Marion County Circuit Court was asked by Attorney General Gilliam to compel the Ku Klux Klan to reveal state and national secrets including finances membership and political activities in Indiana. The suit seeks a receiver and details on the Klan’s influence and salaries. The filing also questions Senator Heflin’s involvement in anti Smith sentiment ahead of a Democratic convention.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marion County Circuit Court
Gilliam
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Corporation
Hiram W. Evans
Atlanta
Imperial Wizard of the Klan
Joe M. Huffington
Evansville
Grand Dragon
Indiana
Ku Klux Klan
Thomas J. Heflin
United States
Alabama
Alfred B. Smith
Farm for Reny Fine 350 Acre Limestone Farm
A 350 acre limestone farm is offered for Reny with legal representation by attorney M. M. Lynch. This listing notes property details and the attorney of record for the transaction.
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RENY
M. M. Lynch
Atty
Virginia Works Again Tops in Liverpool Market
Special to The Star reports Britain's Liverpool auction quotations show American apples in barrels and boxes easing last week. Demand for American pears and grapefruit fell, Spanish oranges rose, Nova Scotian Baldwins and Rhode Island Greenings mixed. Virginia York Imperials led barreled prices while Virginia Winesaps and Romes posted steady to firm values amid moderate supplies and good condition.
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Star
Washington
Liverpool
Bureau of Agural Economies
Edwin Smith
Europe
Baldwins
Rhode Island Creenings
Nova Scotia
Yorks
Virginia
York Imperials
U. S.2
Winchester
Albermarle
New York
Washington Jonathans
Free Chest Clinic To Be Held This Friday
The District Nurse Association directs a free tuberculosis clinic at the Chamber of Commerce building on Friday January 20 with Dr Charles Scott of the State Board of Health in charge. White attendees are scheduled 9 30 am to 12 pm and colored attendees 2 pm to 4 pm. Citizens suspecting TB are urged to attend.
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District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Scott
State Board of Health
Geology lecture on Arctic sculpture at Handley School
The Handley School Auditorium hosts the third lecture of the season with Arthur Francis Macconochie of the University of Virginia speaking on Arctic sculpture and Scotland's scenery. The Scotland native and former Royal Geological Society figure is known for wit and storytelling, and his talk follows a successful prior lecture drawing a large crowd.
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Handley School
Arthur Francis Macconochie
University of Virginia
His Majesty
S Geological Survey of Scotland
Scotland
Winchester
Macconochie
Aiden
Dr. Mitchell
Macconochie Shieh
Bank of Clarke County Reports Strong Year
Berryville Virginia January 16 At the annual stockholders meeting W A Bradford president reported deposits up by sixty five thousand dollars and gross earnings of eighty eight thousand dollars the largest since the bank was organized in eighteen eighty one Directors elected include W A Bradford R P Whiting Joseph F Moore J H Bell C T Hardesty Harry C Warden and E G Conner Lewis N Glover was reappointed cashier and R R W Levi assistant cashier About twenty eight stockholders attended and then lunched at Battletown Inn.
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Berryville
the Bank of
Clarke County
W. A. Bradford
R. P. Whiting
Joseph F. Moore
J. H. Bell
C. T
Joint Will of Dr Samuel McCune and Wife Probed
In Frederick county circuit clerk’s office a rare joint will of Dr Samuel McCune and his wife Mrs Margaret McCune was probated. The pair arrange life estates for the survivor and leave the remainder to their four children. Executors E M Funk and B C McCune bond set at 25000. The couple’s ages and death dates noted.
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Frederick County
Samuel McCune
Margaret McCune
Siied
Nellie Rogers
Eva Gallaher
Mary Wallahan
B. C. McCune
Bettie Rhodes
Paul Rhodes
David S. Rhodes
Emma
Mary Rhodes
Mary Jenkins
Clarence Jenkins
E. M. Funk
Dr. McCune
Meadow Sills
Pan-American Congress Opens With Emphasis on World Affairs
Debaters address the opening in Havana stressing community world affairs over individual national policies. The speaker urged adherence to the rule of law as the guiding principle for the new era.
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Havana
Coolidge Urges Pan American Unity at Havana Congress
President Coolidge opened the Pan American Congress in Havana urging Western Hemisphere nations to pursue freedom and democracy for all. He avoided stating U S policy while affirming equal footing for all republics and a peaceful, justice based resolve to resolve differences without force.
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Cuba
Coolidge
Columbus
Mr. Coolidge
Pr Rcery
League of Nations
Congress
Pan-American Union
Western Hemisphere
United States
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