Virginia Highway Funding Battle Over 1923 Budget
A Virginia dispute pits private citizen Coleman against Governor and state officials over highway funds for 1923. Officials claim nearly 16 million dollars will be available for construction and maintenance, while Coleman argues only about 6 to 10 million is truly available, prompting questions about fiscal honesty and the role of state authorities in highway financing.
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Wirginia
Coleman
The
Good Association
State Highway Commission
J. Shirley
State
Abway Commission
Geico
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Soieman
Tien
Goleman
Virginia
Guedamcine
Mr. Coleman
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Bonds and road construction costs argued against
The statement argues that rebuilding roads three or four times from current state revenues undermines long bond funding. Short lived roads backed by long bonds illustrate a key flaw in state debt issuance for infrastructure.
Rival Sellers Trade Barbs In Local Market Homebo
In verse quarrel Mason EN RHYMES compares two merchants Dave Pet Bar and Hystack Horner. Dave sold poor goods and taxed customers while Horner touts a revival in trade and rising business. The poem frames a rivalry with playful mockery and warnings about trust.
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Dave
Jaen
Hystack Horner
Hystack Wight
Doodad
Prof Raleigh Minor, UVA Law Faculty, Dies at 54
Prof Raleigh Colston Minor, 54, longtime UVA law faculty member and Georgetown lecturer, died in Charlottesville after a yearlong illness. He authored several jurisprudence books and trained many Winchester Bar lawyers including Kern, Williams, and Barton. born at UVA, son of John B. Minor, and descendant of Gen. John Minor of Fredericksburg.
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Raleigh Colston Minor
University of Virginia
Georgetown University
Charlottesville
John B. Minor
School of Law
Anne Fisher Colston
John Minor
Fredericksburg
Winchester Bar
Prof.Minor
Harry R. Kern
R. Gray Williams
Philip Williams
A. J. Wavenner
R. T. Barton
Jas. P. Reardon
Warren’ Rice
Jake J. Frazier
Winchester
Rotary and Kiwanis Joint Meeting Planned
Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club announce a joint luncheon and smoker on Thursday June 21 at 6 30 pm to support the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. Members are invited and invitations go out next week with a program to be announced.
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Rotary Club
Kiwanis
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Bright boy seeks good home through Red Cross plea
Miss Stowers of the Red Cross appeals for a loving home for a five year old boy. She says the child is bright and grateful, showing promise if placed in proper surroundings after being cared for by relatives due to illness. She hopes Winchester or Frederick County citizens will answer the appeal.
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Miss Stowers
The
Red Cross
St Paul A. M. E. Church Services Announced
Tomorrow at St Paul A. M. E. Church Rev J H Quiett will preach at 11 a m. Sunday school begins at 2 30 p m with the church closing Sunday night All are invited to attend these services.
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St. Paul A. M. E
J. H
Sunday Services at John Mann Methodist Church East Cork
The church announces Sunday events with Sunday school at 10 30 a m preaching by the pastor at 11 p m a service of song at 7 30 p m and a sermon at 8 p m All are welcome Rev Jos Wheeler pastor.
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John Mann Methodists Episcopal Church
East Cork Street
Jos. Wheeler
Coroner’s jury cites unknown hands in Mount death
Chicago, June 16. The coroner's jury investigating Northwestern University student Leighton Mount found he died at the hands of persons unknown. It recommended that the apprehended be brought before the authorities for examination.
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Chicago
Leighton Mount
Northwestern University
Evanston
Mount
Reons
Inquest Resumes in Mount Disappearance Case
A grand jury resumed the inquest into Leighton Mount's 1921 disappearance after no new evidence emerged. Witnesses testified Mount was seen at University Gymnasium around 3 AM on September 22 and was planning a musical concert with friends, with his parents present but leaving before the verdict.
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Mount
University Gymnasium
Leighton
Fleeing Chinese President Caught on Train
Li Yuan Hung president of the Chinese Republic is held prisoner aboard his special train at Tientsin central station after fleeing Peking. Troops under Wang Cheng Ping surround the train and prevent consuls from approaching while the president reportedly retains government seats he took during the flight.
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Peking
Protest Cable Over China Action Sparks U S Alliance
Shanghai statement by the American Association of China and the American Chamber of Commerce warns American lives and liberty are in danger and business prestige is harmed by weak action. They united to send a protest cable to the U S secretary of state in Washington.
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Shanghai
CANS
China
American Association of China
American Chamber of Commerce of
Washington
Plan to ease prohibition clash eyed by nations
The State Department proposes reciprocal ship liquor control to solve rum smuggling off the American coast. Talks with maritime powers consider extending territorial waters to twelve miles in exchange for a treaty on search rights and liquor ingress under seal. Britain and others may weigh joining an international conference on extending limits.
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Washington
State Department
Senate
United States
London
American State Department
Local Officials and Candidates File for Democratic Primary
Frederick Clarke and Winchester residents announce candidacies for offices in Virginia. Candidates include Boyd R. Richards for House of Delegates and others for Commissioner of Revenue Sheriff Supervisor and General Assembly representing Frederick Clarke and Winchester districts. Primary set for August 7 1923.
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Frederick
Clarke
Winchester
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
Gainesboro
Frederick County
J. M. Massie
Virginia
Luther Pannett
General Assembly
Clarke County
British and American ship dispute hints at three mile limit
The British government seeks to accommodate American views and reach a satisfactory solution for shipping interests. Difficulties are seen in adopting Washington’s three mile limit proposal due to estuaries and other issues. No reply will be sent until British experts study the suggestion. The government is willing to bargain with the United States if a method overcomes the Supreme Court ruling rigidity.
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Washington
United States
Supreme Court
Rippling Rhymes Illuminates Clara in Fame and Fame's Toll
Walt Mason writes on the name Clara as a symbol of fame. He contrasts bright public notices with many Claras in humble, unseen work. Reporters chase the glamorous Clara while unknown Claras toil and fade from memory.
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Clara
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