McAdoo Leads On Fourth Ballot In Democratic Convention
At Auditorium San Francisco on July 3 the first four ballots show McAdoo gaining, Cox and Palmer also advancing, while others steady. The fourth ballot totals 1,086 votes with McAdoo at 335, Palmer 254, Cox 178, Gerard 2, Cummins 2, Owens 32, Hitchcock 8, Meredith 26, Smith 96, Edwards 51, Davis 31, Marshall 34, Clark 8, Bryan 1, Glass 27. McAdoo unofficial gain 151-5, Palmer 20-12, Cox 1. The fifth ballot was ordered.
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McAdoo Gains
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Maryland
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
Glass
Alabama
Porto Rico
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Meredith
Owen
Nevada
Gerard Block
South Dakota
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Gerard
Cumpoings
Owens
Hitchbcock
McAdoo Takes Rest as Convention News Arrives
Huntington New York July 3 William Gibbs McAdoo stayed in bed past his usual rise and planned to spend the day at home. He showed little interest in the San Francisco convention results, learning the first ballots from morning papers after retiring before the first ballot was announced.
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Huntington
N. Y
William Gibbs McAdoo
McAdoo Rising as Convention Sees Ascendancy
July 3 Democrats failed to nominate on two ballots as the convention adjourned without a two thirds vote. McAdoo appeared to gain ascendancy on the Republican side with Ohio backing and New York supporters still facing stubborn opposition on final day in Chicago.
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Ohio
Chicago
New York
Palmer and Cox Showed No Fears at Convention Night
Supporters of Attorney General Palmer and Governor Cox of Ohio weighed McAdoo’s strength but felt no fear he would win the nomination amid strong party opposition. Chiefs of McAdoo, Palmer and Cox forces conferred through the night and into the morning before the convention.
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Palmer
Cox
Ohio
McAdoo
No Local Freight Monday Holiday Notice
Mr J H Peg local agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad said no local freight trains on Monday July 5 holiday. Winchester freight office and warehouse will be closed.
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J. H. Peg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Americans win at tennis in Wimbledon singles final
W. T. Tilden of Philadelphia defeated Gerald L. Paterson of Australia to claim the British singles title. In doubles, D. S. Garland of Pittsburgh and Ric Norris Williams 2d of Boston won the British doubles championship.
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Eng
W. T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Gerald L. Paterson
Australia
D. S. Garland
Pittsburgh
Ric Norris Williams 2d
Boston
Second Baby Clinic Slated July 15 for Infants
The District Nurse Association invites parents to a July 15 welfare clinic offering medical exams and instructions on feeding, clothing, and care for babies during summer. The June 11 session underscored the need for monthly clinics, with timings set for colored and white babies.
Strasburg News rebukes Robert Worsley over prohibition stance
An editorial in the June issue condemns Robert Worsley and the Jefferson Club of Winchester for contending the New Testament opposes prohibition. It urges relying on clergy and scholars, not temperance advocates, to interpret scripture.
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Strasburg News
Robert Worsley
Emtor Worsley
Frederick County
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record
Jefferson Club
Winchester
Robert E. Leedy
Congress
Peverly
Col. Leedy
Colonel Leedy
Somme Losic
Goa
Winchester Firemen Convention Promises Grand Three Day Event
Thousands of visitors are to flood Winchester August 9 to 11 for a major firemen convention. Invites have gone to fire companies within 2000 miles as bands parades and races plus aero planes are planned. Prizes total hundreds of dollars for drill hose and band contests. Local hosts promise hospitable crowds and home lodging.
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Winchester
Committee On
Jeter
Spea
Haines
Home Sweet Home
Robert Gray
Boy Scouts Admit Associates by One Dollar Donation
Persons wishing to become associated members may join by contributing a dollar. See a scout or visit the building for details.
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Boy Scouts
Star not issued on Monday July 5 due to holiday
The Star will not publish on Monday July 5 because the Fourth of July holiday is observed. The notice informs readers of the temporary publishing interruption for that date.
Chautauqua on Equity Grounds Opens This Week
Chautauqua will be held on Equity Grounds as last year with the big tent set up near town center. The grounds committee found no nearer site, and events begin Friday afternoon July 9 at the stated hour with daily programs for a week. Season tickets are limited and sales are in the hands of guarantors. single performances cost 10 cents to 1 dollar, and no season tickets will be sold after 3 oclock Friday.
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Equity
Major Opie Completes History of 116th Infantry in World War I
Richmond Va July 3 An nouncement by Arthur Kyle Davis announces Major H L Opie Staunton has completed a detailed account of the One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry service in France during WW I. His narrative will join the Virginia War History Commission project with other sections on draft law Red Cross and Chesapeake Bay area in war.
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Richmond
Arthur Kyle Davis
Virginia War History Commission
H. L. Opie
Staunton
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
France
Opie
Jo Lane Stern
History Commission
Virginia
Red Cross
J.P. McConnell
State Normal School
East Radford
BH. J. Bekenrode
Southern Historical Society
Toeeeee
Lyon G. Tyler
Sita
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Chesapeake Bay Area
Leedy the Loquacious Responds Amid Campaign Furor
A lengthy speech analysis recalls Leedy’s charged remarks and his disputed denial. The piece notes a seven day delay before a reply, cites alleged equivocation, and questions memory of a Rev. Baugher remark. It also mentions reliance on colored non-voters in Harrisonburg.
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Celic
Editorial claims on Jefferson Club ads spark dispute
An exchange in Harrisonburg letters alleges the Winchester Star refused Jefferson Club campaign ads, a charge denied by editor Worster. The Daily News Record notes the dispute and asserts no such censorship occurred, with a warning that aggressive misrepresentation won’t win campaigns after August 3.
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Henry Harper-Worslty
Harrisonburg
Daily — News-Record
Edinburg
Winchester Star
Jefferson Club
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Star
Aboveferson Club
Worster Kesh de
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Worsley
Summer apples wanted top market cash prices
Orain. Elevators V R De Depot Winchester Bell phone 416. Sam Haines. All varieties accepted.
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Sam Haines
Orain
R. de Depot
Winchester
Bell
Berland Valley Firemen Contest Sets August Prize List
The contest committee announces cash prizes totaling 1300 for events August 10 and 11 including parade, uniformed company and band entries. First prize in hose race, hook and ladder and other events range from 100 to 200 dollars with various second prizes. Public notices urge newspapers to publish details as arrangements proceed with August dates moved forward.
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Innarade
Band
Firat
Leolie
Konde Varade
Presentation of War Service Medals by Il sylvania Railroad
The Board of Directors announces a medal presentation for employees who served in the United States forces including Navy. Eligible officers and drafted personnel who were honorably discharged must submit discharge papers by July to Mr. Oyler or Mr. Mullin. Further order of exercises and details to follow.
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United States Navy
Oyler
Mullin
Chambersburg
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