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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1923
Page
3
Wythe County residents resolve in mass meeting to support pay as you go highway construction in Virginia and to oppose a proposed fifty million dollar bonds issue. They pledge to defeat the bond at the November 1923 election.
Leesburg Virginia July 14 a rumor reports about twelve convicts at the Ritker farm camp near Oatlands along the Oatlands Leesburg road struck and threatened to work. Extra guards were placed on duty by Captain Kritzer. Major Rice Yone superintendent of the state penitent Mr Jones in charge of all idt camps plans to Leesburg to take necessary steps. They have refused to allow any men to approach and the situation is serious. Punitive methods may be adopted when overpowered.
One man died and about 30 people were injured when the Memphis Special derailed two miles east of Larkinsville Alabama. Ten of the seriously hurt were being treated at Huntsville hospitals as the train en route from New York to Memphis broke loose cars and plunged down an embankment.
A former federal narcotic agent, identified as a defendant in an indictment, denies the liquor charge. The case, heard in the federal district, involves alleged illicit disposition and capture actions tied to the agent.
Testimony in the Campbell case contrasted with other defense witnesses as delays grow. Counsel and the court argued over evidence and procedure, signaling the trial may extend to next Monday or Tuesday.
F Wilson Santmiers wealthy retired farmer and Confederate Veteran died at his Edinburg home at 6 o clock. He served on Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors. Survived by his widow Mary Senett and children M C Gearing Mrs W G Murdge Mrs Myron Bowman George and John Santmiers. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from Edinburg Methodist Church. Interment Cedarwood Cemetery.
United States Senator William P. Dillingham died in Montpelier Vermont during the night after an operation. He began his political career in 1866 as Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs of Vermont and served again 1874 to 1876. At 64 he held several major Senate committee assignments and leaves a son Paul Shipman Dillingham of Montpelier and a late wife who died in 1895.
Leroy Hodges, budget director, urged reduction of expenditures in all 32 state institutions. He asked for cooperation to keep the new 1924 budget within available appropriations as the revenue shortage strains the treasury.
Wild fires sweep across Bitter Root region near Kellogg Idaho and Mace. Burke business district and Hecla mine structures burn as thousands are homeless. Fire progresses amid high winds with schools sheltering evacuees and speculation on ignition source.
French troops conducted a surprise raid on Barmen outside the occupied area in retaliation for the kidnapping of two French soldiers and local sniping allegations. About 600 soldiers plus aircraft seized hostages and security police documents at city hall, with no opposition. a Reichsbank director and police chief were among those taken.
A compact reflection notes that the average son follows his father's advice as the father seeks guidance from his predecessors. The piece links generational learning to shared wisdom and respect within family lines.
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