Winchester Evening Star notices and masthead
The article shows the Winchester Evening Star masthead with publishing details for Winchester Virginia, daily except Sunday, by The Evening Star Publishing Co, and national advertising reps listed in New York Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta and Los Angeles. It includes a Bible verse header from Psalm 37 5 7.
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Associated Press
Debate on two thirds rule at Democratic National Convention
The article argues for and against repealing the Democratic two thirds nomination rule. It notes the rule’s long use, its South stronghold, and a solitary past exception, while warning that abandoning it could let a minority steer the convention without the unit rule.
Two-Thirds Rule Sparks Democratic Convention Debate
Staunton News Leader notes the Democratic convention fights hinge on the two thirds rule. Critics say it curbs boss control and aids popular choice, citing past disputes like 1912 when Champ Clark failed against Woodrow Wilson. The piece questions whether the rule biases the party or reflects fair nomination power.
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Staunton News-Leader
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Southern delegates exploit two thirds rule at convention
The piece argues the two thirds rule lets Southern states block candidates and that other states could use it similarly. It cautions against abrogating the rule, notes Roosevelt has not stated reasons to change it, and warns the Democratic party against benefiting from breaking the two term tradition.
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Roosevelt
Tinocratic Party
Furor over headgear on Fraser Lee and Jackson statue
Richmond editorials recall a controversy over the headgear chosen for Lee and Jackson in Mrs. Laura Gardin Fraser's completed statue to be erected in Baltimore. The piece questions quienes design and hints at regional bias while defending Charleston heritage and the antebellum canon.
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Mrs. Fraser
Manhattan
Lee
Jackson
Fraser
South Carolina
Charleson
Old South
The Doctoring of Sinclair Lewis
Hartford Courant discusses Yale University awarding an honorary Doctor of Letters to Sinclair Lewis, paralleling Oxford’s earlier honor to Mark Twain. The piece highlights shared origins in the Mississippi Valley, sharp humor, distrust of cant, and democratic ideals, noting both writers’ evolving reputations as true literary artists.
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Yale University
Mark Twain
Oxford University
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Alma
America
Everest Unconquered Excerpt Mentions Untouched Summit Quest
A British expedition with superior equipment pursues the summit, claiming the greatest sporting goal remains unattained since polar conquests. The editorial tone frames Everest as the ultimate challenge and symbol of human endurance.
Will Rogers Humorous Story From London Fogs
A London boast claims London fogs lack the charm of our own. The speaker, identified as a local man, praises American air and humor while contrasting with blustery London weather.
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Will Rogers
Fog Gone Flats Case in Nova Why Town
A local tale from Nova Why describes a three month winter fog that flooded a waterfront row of flats under construction. A contractor failed to account for the fog as it drifted seaward, leaving the bones of the flats cemented in place and submerged by the sea fog.
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Nova
Everests flight era teased by gyroscope planes and asks
A sprawling Q A survey in The Evening Star reveals interest in Everest exploration by air and future gyroplane missions. It discusses climbing limits, wind hazards, and potential aerial data collection from near the summit, plus a vision of world circumnavigating air tours.
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Mt. Everest
Himalayas
Everest
Noted Local Figures Face Loss and News Events
One year ago Miss Emma Howard Wight, known for her pen, dies in the county. Mrs. Owen D. Young dies in Riverside, Connecticut. Miss Florence Elliott Smith of Washington DC and Clarke county becomes the bride of Richard C. Root of Sumatra Florida. Henry E. Deickman leads the city sophomore class in scholastic honors at V. Prd. The Max Baer Braddock fight pictures are shown at the Palace Theatre.
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Max Baer-Braddock
Palace Theatre
Owen D. Young
Riverside
Conn
Florence Elliott Smith
Washington, D. C
Clarke County
Richard C. Root
Sumatra
Fla
Henry E. Deickman
V. Prd
Five Years Ago Trucker Loses Arm in Sideswipe Crash
A Greenville Mississippi visit by J Swank Jr ends in a truck auto sideswipe crash that severs his left arm. William Marquis Crabill 77 dies in Red Cloud Nebraska. Lillian Lorena Cave and Carson Edmondson wed in Stephens City. Wiley Post and Harold Gatty complete Atlantic crossing en route to Moscow. Mussolini accepts in principle Hoover debt moratorium.
Elizabeth Ryan and Browne win two of three at Wimbledon
Ten years ago Elizabeth Ryan and Mary K. Browne of California defeated Suzanne Langlen and Didi Vlasto of France in two of three sets at Wimbledon. Richmond greets Lieut Commander Byrd back from a North Pole flight. George T. Tyler dies on the operating table during a tonsil operation in Roanoke. Rotary honors Byrd Governor Byrd and Admiral Nurton as honorary members. W. C. Fields stars in It's the Old Army Game at the Empire.
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Elizabeth Ryan
Mary K. Browne
California
Suzanne Langlen
Didi Vlasto
France
Winbledon
Richmond
R. E. Byrd
North Pole
George T. Tyler
Roanoke
Rotary International
Harry F. Byrd
Louis M. Nurton
Winchester Sons
W. C. Fields
Empire Theatre
Twenty five years ago extortion note sender sentenced
William Guessford of Williamsport Maryland admits sending extortion notes to Mrs Julia Hamilton Briscoe of Hagerstown Maryland and is sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Seddon Lacy son of Rev Dr and Mrs J H Lacy of this city receives the R A Robinson scholarship at S V A for next fall. Robert Turner a native barber of Front Royal is killed instantly by lightning in Martinsburg Virginia. Several large trees in front of properties of Councilman Fred L Glaize are chopped down. Jacob Rudolph of Star Tannery is seriously ill in hospital here with blood poison.
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William Guessford
Williamsport
Julia Hamilton Briscoe
Hagerstown
Seddon Lacy
J. H. Lacy
R. A. Robinson
Robert Turner
Front Royal
Martinsburg
Fred L. Glaize
Jacob Rudolph
Star Tannery
Third Party Rising Deliberations Shake U S Politics
Philadelphia column argues platforms matter little to voters who judge by candidates and outcomes. It forecasts a potential third party formed by labor and farmer power by 1940, warning both majors about emerging coalitions and strategic splits.
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Philadelphia
William Lemke
North Dakota
Lemke
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senate
Voters Choose Personality Over Policy, Lawton Backer Says
The speaker argues voters back Gov Alf M Lawson as a personality rather than platform details of the Cleveland platform. He contends supporters rely on Landon's word or the New Deal stance without investigating policies.
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Alf M. Lawson
Cleveland
Landon
Engagement Shock and Secretarial Mix-Up Happen in Town
Joan Spencer a local school teacher discovers her sister Dorothy that Dr Stephan Winsles has announced his engagement. A mistaken letter invites Joan to an interview with Julian Sloane at his summer home and she attends a house party unsure who hosts. The host is delayed in New York leaving Joan to mingle at the gathering.
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Joan Spencer
Dorothy
Stephan Winsles
New York
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Joan
Julian Sloane
Sloane
Miss Spencer
Mr. Sloane
Jane Spencer
Breakfast on the Terrace With Miss Spencer
Joan Spencer meets Julian at breakfast on the terrace. They exchange playful remarks and reveal tastes from onion-loving meals to 19th century poets. Their flirtation suggests a playful, evolving courtship as they size each other up.
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Julian
Mink Coats
Katherine Cornell
Secretary Job Wins For Joan in Sloane Offer
Joan Spencer accepts a secretary position with Julian Sloane after a tense interview. She learns the job pays 200 a month and begins work immediately, leaving Blakeville to move into a new life while memories of Win fade.
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