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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1924
Page
1
In a formal letter, Leopold Lee outlines alleged motives behind a kidnapping and murder case tied to St. Franks, referencing a controversial “Commer Proposition.” The communication frames the crime within local political and civic tensions.
State's Attorney Crowe opened with a dramatic narrative of Nathan Beer Jr and Richard Loeb plotting the murder of Robert Franks. Clarence Darrow clashed with the prosecution as defense sought to limit the remarks. Jacob Franks showed quiet resolve beside his attorney while Leopold and his father bore grief and pressure from the deadly case.
The report outlines Mr. Davis proposing a radio campaign to reach thousands of voters nationwide. He argues the radio will revolutionize contemporary campaigning methods and insists the effort will cover all major issues.
Mrs Annie Cooper, 76, died today in Washington D C from heart trouble. Her body will travel to Winchester and be laid to rest at St John’s Church Fawcetts Gap with services Friday at 1 30 PM. Rev J Cassell will officiate and burial follows in the local cemetery. She leaves several children and other relatives across Maryland Virginia and California.
At an opening meeting in Cumberland Maryland officials announced a statewide campaign to oppose a proposed telephone rate increase. Alleghany Queen Annes Dorchester Wycombe and Worcester counties have pledged to fund experts to appear before the Public Service Committee with more counties expected to join. Mayor G. W. Koon called the effort and began a fund-raising push of 25000 to finance the action.
Auction listing for late Mrs Virginia Bragonier of 311 North Braddock Street. Sale at 10 A.M. July 30 includes antique sideboards bureaus tables and related items. Cask before removal. Auctioneer A G Swanson. Executor Jas M Bragonier. Expr. 23-1p-51.
Community event listing for July 24 and 25 at M. E. Church Kernstown Virginia. Picnic style yard party with activities and fellowship. Admission details not shown in readable text.
The Winchester Cold Storage Company held a meeting Saturday where officers and directors were elected. The firm stored a record 222 000 barrels 180 000 boxes 9 000 baskets and 30 cars of bulk apples last year and plans to expand with western boxed apples in transit under Interstate Commerce Commission authorization while maintaining a 300 000 barrel capacity.
In Washington on July 23 President Coolidge held talks with party leaders following Republican campaign activity. He expects more discussions with state leaders as the nomination ceremony approaches three weeks hence.
Local Klan members and visitors plan a parade starting at 8 30 from the Fair grounds with a downtown route through North Main Peyton Braddock Piccadilly Market Cork and Main streets followed by public initiation at the race track. Authorities urge calm and pledge adherence to laws amid spectator concerns.
Regular house prices for a big double bill in the city featuring a Washington orchestra at both shows and Verzi's Serenaders in concerto, nightly at 8:45 with a changing musical program. Also a Saturday show from 2 to 11 pm titled The Shooting of Dan McGrew. Black Oxen book for today and tomorrow with three shows daily.
A list of Winchester men from Headquarters Company Third Battalion and First Lieutenant Lawrence C. Hollis to Edward Kremer and others shows soldiers and corporals attending a state range camp. The roster includes ranks from privates to sergeants and mentions multiple surnames like Smelley, Shiley, Peacemaker, and Kremer.
Braddock Street Church hosts a lawn party on July 2 and 4 at National Avenue. Organized by young people, the event promises community fun and engagement for attendees in the Braddock Street area.
Members of Trauss Fire Co are to meet at the company hall Thursday at 7 p.m. for Reel team practice. Oscar H. Lewis is the trainer directing the session.
Winners hold numbers giving cash prizes and a one year solar stake. First prize is 10 dollars in gold, second and third prize five dollars in gold, fourth prize a one year solar subscription to Star. Drawn numbers list include 11972 6114 10719 1566. winners must bring duplicate coupon to Star Office to claim.
Dr Cox questions J C Hooks defense of the Ku Klux Klan condemning its anti Catholic anti Jewish anti Negro stance and secret terror in 1924. He urges openness accountability and rejection of hooded vigilantism in American society and law.
Work on remodelling the Union Bank on Main Street progresses slowly under the supervision of F. P. Rodman. The project includes a new burglar proof vault and a reconfigured directors’ room, expanding space for banking business. Marble fixtures are being supplied by the American Furniture and Fixtures Company of Richmond. Completion is expected by late August.
Frank Harrell, sought as accomplice in the murder of Moleiee HW Methury at Cheraw, is held in Nashville at a station and has confessed. Chief Robert Sidebottom of the local detectives department says Harrell was with Mortimer N. King, already under arrest for murder, when the killing occurred. Harrell is quoted as saying King did the actual killing.
Fragmentary report describes an inmate named Cohen near Baltimore who allegedly faked a pistol and leapt a guard. Bernard J. Lee is cited. details are garbled about an escape from a city jail and subsequent pursuit.
Chicago wheat prices drifted lower with the September contract slipping up to 8 cents from the day’s high. The market paused amid broader crop concerns and trading activity, finishing several cents below the prior close as buyers retreated.
A Girls Association plans a social tea for members at the club and a July 31 dance at Crystal Caverns. The event aims to be a lighthearted, enjoyable gathering with expected attendance of about three members.
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