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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
5
Explosions on the Mattan Shore near 125th Street sparked a massive fire that damaged the Hudson Line pier. Firefighters faced high tides and disrupted traffic as several people were injured including a man fatally struck by a fall into a manhole.
Washington reports House action on a bill to deport convicted alien gunmen and narcotics peddlers and to tighten immigration law. The measure, sponsored by Rep Holiday, Illinois, passed 138 to 20 and moves to the Senate for further action.
Bath of Illinois and Dickstein of New York criticize a provision aimed at dealing with gun violence by focusing on aliens. Sabath argues the clause could be misused to ban many Congress members. The measure would deport aliens who become public charges within seven years of entry, up from five.
A fragmentary page blends Walt Mason verse with legal notices. The poem critiques religious critics while a Virginia chancery commission details a real estate and estate administration case in Frederick County, noting reporting duties, partition questions, and a July 19 1926 hearing at 48 Rouss Avenue Winchester with Warren Rice as Commissioner in Chancery.
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The Virginia General Assembly authorized a state and county government efficiency survey. New York Bureau of Municipal Research experts met with Gov. Byrd and Budget Director Bradford. A. E. Buck will head the team as it studies administration, county spending, education costs, and tax administration with visits to state departments and institutions. The survey aims to finish by December 1 and publish by January 1, 1927.
Washington report notes the House approved two anti patronage bills aimed at the South. One prohibits paying or offering money for federal office influence. The other requires federal appointees to file an affidavit within 30 days confirming no paid consideration for appointments. Approved by unanimous consent without a vote.
Rep Wurzbach assails Tex Republican machine claiming it blocks strong men to preserve patronage. Rep Stevenson accuses South Carolina of buying minor federal offices. Rep Busby of Mississippi cites Perry W. Howard as running a patronage ring.
Edinburg reports eight year old Robbie Irwin, son of George Irwin, was shot through the throat when an air rifle owned by Richard Headley fired accidentally by Charles Wightman. The bullet was two inches under his chin and the wound, though serious, is improving after removal by Drs. Stoneburner and Downey.
J B Fitch of Kansas State Agricultural College dairy dept says weighing milk lets farmers feed cattle in proportion to milk yield. Using a milk record sheet as a guide saves feed and boosts production by placing grain where needed.
Administrators c t a of Martha Shumate deceased will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester County Court House on June 17 1926 starting at 10:00 AM. Auction includes 78 shares Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester 85 shares Union Bank Winchester 45 shares Commercial and Savings Bank Winchester 2 shares Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester and more. Also three shares George Washington Hotel common six shares hotel preferred five shares Winchester Lumber Company stock one bond Winchester and Western Railroad Company $500 6 percent secured by deed of trust. Cash terms. Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia and Harry R Kern Administrators c t a Martha Shumate.
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