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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
7
Nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser spoke in Tacoma federal court about his abduction but could not identify Mrs. Margaret Waley among his captors. He was escorted from the courtroom by his father as dramatic testimony unfolded.
Washington July 18 Attorney General Cummings avoided confirming whether William Mahan known as Dainard the remaining principal in the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping had been captured Reporters pressed on reports from northwest points that Mahan was captured and held by Gmen Cummings said no statement will be given until an authoritative statement is issued to stop further inquiries.
Hundreds of liberals and students marched in Tabasco to press for an end to Tomas Garrido Canabal's dictatorship. Garrido reportedly headed toward Guadalajara to meet President Lazaro Cardenas while a plane carrying his former secretary of culture and five bodyguards departed Tehuacan.
Victoria B C July 18 steamships Niagara of the Canadian Australasian line and King Egbert lumber carrier of the King line docked today after a collision 23 miles off Race Rocks last night both vessels returned to port under their own power
A testimonial from Mrs. Jas. Maneely Jr. of Valley Falls Rhode Island credits Kellogg's ALL-BRAN with providing gentile bulk to relieve long standing constipation. The ad notes two tablespoonfuls daily, vitamin B and iron, and claims ALL-BRAN remains effective while fruits and vegetables do not.
Joseph Silverman Jr a dealer in army surpluses testified before the House military committee that he spent about 500000 over 15 years to promote his business with the War Department. He said firms tied to him tried to sell army uniforms tents overcoats and signal flags to Ethiopia Bolivia and Guatemala.
Washington July 18 The board voiced opposition to a banking bill provision for a bi partisan Federal Reserve Board. Miller a Hoover ally stated the board should be non partisan and was released by President Roosevelt.
Minneapolis physicians investigate Hans Nelson whose bones have shrunk ten percent over five years. Experts suspect an overactive thyroid gland as the cause behind his markedly reduced stature.
Uncle Eben notes humans are stubborn, then describes Nassau lake that appears on fire due to phosphorescent properties. The brighter the flame, the darker the pitch surrounding it.
Robertson 48 former Minneapolis Star managing editor and three term exalted ruler of the Minneapolis Elks died in a hotel room likely from a heart attack. He was elected grand treasurer at the Elks national reunion and awaited installation with other Grand Lodge officers.
James M. Hayes Jr. of the State Corporation Commission led an inspection tour of several proposed municipal airport sites near Winchester with Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce and Judge Donald L. Weems. Hayes did not visit the existing airport but inspected sites on Senseng Road Front Royal road and Kernstown.
M C Harbeck American editor of the Golden Age German edition printed in Berne Switzerland was freed by Berlin secret police and held at headquarters as authorities charged him with attempting to remove money from attached property and maintaining ties with the Watchtower Bible Society forbidden by the regime He allegedly carried anti German regime attacks in the journal while editing the Berne issue He returned to Europe after a Washington conference with the Bible Students Society.
Local wholesale market totals list flour and feed prices with 98 and 48 pound bag rates, cracked corn, egg mash, corn meal and mixed feed. Prices accompany notes on dairy products and livestock, while a brief quote from Uncle Eben ends the page.
New York July 18 The stock market moved at a durable pace with some issues hitting new highs for the year. General Motors and Chrysler rose to 1935 highs while many bonds and foreign exchanges remained subdued. Closing quotations show diverse gains across major leaders and several low priced issues in play.
Livestock and produce markets report slow trading in Baltimore with steers and heifers weak to steady, cows and bulls mixed, calves steady, hogs up 10 cents, and sheep and lambs up 10 cents. Philadelphia live poultry and eggs steady with minor price notes.
Closing grain prices show wheat futures at 83% July 84% Sep 85% Dec . Corn July 83% Sep 75% Dec 64%. Oats July 33% Sep 31% Dec 33%. Barley July 42% Sep 42%. Lard July 14.24 Sep 14.10 Oct 13.70 Dec 12.67. Bellies July 17.92 Sep 17.50. Baltimore prices list wheat No 2 red winter 76 cents. Winchester Wheat 70 cents, Yellow corn 90 cents, White corn 93 cents per bushel with barrel prices listed. All quot based on mill deliveries.
Six occupants of an automobile were injured in a collision with a truck at McCoole. Driver Charles Bischoff and his wife Frances suffered multiple injuries, their children Burdell 12, Norma 8, and William 5 sustained serious wounds, while Mary L. Bischoff of Westernport and another relative also were hurt. All were in shock.
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