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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1924
Page
1
Delegates are released from pledges to back any specific candidate, signaling a shift in party dynamics. The move impacts pledged support and may influence forthcoming ballots or conventions.
At the Democratic National Convention in New York delegates move toward releasing themselves from pledges as talks fail to bridge deadlock. McAdoo's camp pushes a counter plan while Gilchrist and Glass supporters press for a quick vote to end the stalemate amid a long steering dispute.
John A Baublitz of Winchester died suddenly from heart trouble early Friday. Funeral at Lutheran Church in Stephens City with Rev. Graham in charge, then interment in Winchester Mount Cemetery. He was 78, native of Gettysburg, survived by one son Luther E Baublitz of Washington and three daughters Mrs Trussell of Stephens City Mrs C R Cover of Washington and Mrs George Reider of Mount Rainier Md.
A telegram from Holman Willis of Oke, Virginia, asks Democrats to send a small contribution to James W. Hays in Richmond to defray delegate expenses while the convention remains in session. Willis notes leaders fail to consult delegates and urges support during the New York gathering.
Finder asked to return badge to Star Office. Miss Sadge and Wettie Motter are staying several weeks in Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania.
New York July 7 Virginia delegates press for shift to McAdoo as Glass forces move from neutrality to backing California’s candidate. Women delegates seek inclusion in presidential candidates conference. some accept male leadership, others oppose. Many Virginia delegates leave for home as Alternates fill seats. Newton Smaltz dies at 80 in Harrisburg after long illness. funeral at Grace Lutheran with Mount Hebron Cemetery interment.
Meeting notice from F. W. Forney asks members to assemble Tuesday evening July 8 at 8 for issuing new uniforms and arranging travel plans to Harrisonburg. Capt. Forney directs attendees to attend and participate in the preparations.
The Empire Theatre runs three shows daily with a special jazz program on Wednesday at 8 30. Anna Christie stars as the famous story of a girl who faces hardship while upholding her principles. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 25 cents for balcony or 10 cents for children.
Funeral held for Mrs. Ar Saret Moreland Stephenson Henkel wife of Dr A Mapes Henkel at her South Market Street home. Rev A A Kelley and Rev Norman Cooper of the Lutheran Church officiated. Choir from Grace Church sang Abide with Me Now the Day Is Over Asleep In Jesus. Burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included George H Heist Robert W Schultz J George Baetjer Dr P W Boyd Clark M Smith and Harry Keckley. Born June 23 1863 in Shenandoah County Virginia she was reared by her uncle James Stephenson after early death of her parents. She joined the Lutheran Church early and was devoted to its affairs. She was beloved wife and mother in the community.
Beautiful mahogany player piano in near new condition offered for sale at 650 dollars. Will sacrifice for a quick sale. Address 1198 Main St. Phone 1p 7 5 2t.
Fragmented OCR text describes a night event with references to a President figure, attendance, and vague mentions of a boy and blood. The source is garbled and unclear about concrete facts, timelines, or identities. The piece mentions New York and a Jewish institution with Calvin Coolidge appearing in the scattered remnants.
Fragmentary OCR note from Dinwiddie county references Reverend F R O day and Mrs Harford along with Charles M Ritter. Details unclear but implies reform or construction context and local individuals.
Announcement promotes a summer encampment for Company I of the N G at the Legion Big Up arena. It invites all to come July 12 for 15 days, promising yard and everything. The message contains garbled pricing and contact cues.
Fragmentary local notice mentions plumbing and wiring services from Weedon with a Baltimore contact. Includes a vacationing Benner Kelley staying with Rev and Mrs A A Kelley at a Lutheran parsonage. Also offers general labor work and reads as a page advertisement with names and street hints.
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