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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1926
Page
7
Dabney Harrison argues against harsh enforcement of Prohibition, urging modification of the Volstead Act. He cites pervasive hypocrisy, wrongful prosecutions, and the public’s demand for affordable, decent whiskey over illicit rotgut. He notes high costs and unequal access to liquor.
Commander Byrd visited Baltimore with a public reception in the mayor’s reception room and a luncheon at the Phoenix Club. Governor and mayor praised Maryland Virginia ties as 2,500 residents crowded the City Hall portico to meet the explorer. Byrd recalled Naval Academy days and thanked locals for the warm reception.
Veterans recount sneaking back to recover fallen comrades after an explosion near the arsenal. They describe dragging unrecognizable bodies through woods while shells exploded, recalling duty and the danger they faced in the burning area.
John A. Hunter of Rising Sun Maryland, about 25, was killed by Policeman J W Martin in Sanford Florida after reportedly raising a disturbance near a service station. Martin fired at Hunters feet then at his body after the suspect aimed a pistol. Hunter died at the scene. No charges have been filed against Martin.
President Calvin Coolidge has no plans to participate in the congressional campaign this autumn. Officials in Albany said any newspaper references to his political plans should be viewed as griping. Coolidge came from White Pine Camp to handle government matters and met reporters for the second time since arriving in the Adirondacks.
Riffian chief Abd el Krim who surrendered to the French will be exiled to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean under the Franco Spanish Morocco accord.
Arnaldo Mussolini, brother of the premier, has challenged General Bencivenga to a duel after the general criticized an article by the premier's brother. The general is a noted opposition leader to the fascist government.
Police pursue a cold case as reports of missing New England girls mount. Fingerprints on boxes housing the dismembered body are collected to aid the investigation. Victim appears to be a 22 to 25 year old woman with dark bobbed hair.
The remains of Mrs. Dorsey C. Brill died in Miami Florida are being shipped to Winchester. The body will leave Miami tomorrow and is due in Friday evening. Funeral Director George W. Kurtz will oversee transfer and interment is planned Sunday at Shiloh graveyard with time to be named.
Mr and Mrs Reid Riley of Montana Hall Clarke County spent last evening with friends in town and attended the movies.
The market gained new strength as demand rose for high priced industrials and specialties. Call money held at 4 percent with bullish sentiment, following profit taking and bear selling. About 1.6 million shares were traded as the close remained firm.
Furnished camp cottages available on Shenandoah near Charles Town Jeff. County West Virginia contact Miss Ann Lewis via R F D No 2 or telephone 204 41 for details.
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