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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1926

Page

2

Senate wrestles with farm relief after Coolidge stand

The Senate debates farm relief as Coolidge endorses the Tinder plan while McNary-Haugen supporters push to shelve agriculture bills. Tariff reduction ties into the fight as Democrats and Republicans clash over farm policy with elections looming in North Dakota and other states.

Associated Press Washington Senate Coolidge McNary Jardine Fess Republican Ohio South Southwest West Middle West Congress Northwest Col. Smith W. Brookhart North Dakota Gerald P.- Nye Hanna

Editor Responds to Anonymous "Sam Wise" Letter

A Star editorial letters section rebukes a fictitious "Sam Wise" as unqualified to discuss public affairs. The writer urges exposure of the author, denies links to Baetjer, and recalls prior proposals on graduation regalia while criticizing anonymous political tactics. The piece references election tensions and council terms.

Sam Wise Wise Sam U.S Baetjer Oil Company Winchester Council

School Board and Supt Duffy Letter on Band Training

A reader commends School Board and Superintendent Duffy for securing Prof. McIlwee to train the boys and improve the school band. The writer hopes the discussion ends and notes the people have spoken at the polls. Signed J. Henkel Henry.

Duffy MclIlwee J. Henkel Henry

Aged Veteran Bowman Laid To Rest At New Market

Solon M Bowman 2 a prominent retired farmer and Confederate veteran died at his home near Moores Store Shenandoah county Funeral services were held at Rader Lutheran Church of which he was a member and officer for more than sixty years He was the father of fifteen children eight survive On the morning of General Lees surrender Bowman delivered a last dispatch to General Gordon Then Bowman and a companion fled crossing the James River at Lynchburg and walked home to Moores Store

Solon M. Bowman Moore’s Store Shenandoah County Rader James River Lynchburg Moore

Raid on Warrior Mountain Cleanups Moonshine Outfit

Prohibition officers raided Polecat Hollow on Warrior Mountain near Cumberland. A bonfire of moonshine liquor and gasoline lit the mountainside as officers William R. Harvey and Cleveland D. Jarvis destroyed two new outfits with mash and liquor. Three gallons of whisky and water were found nearby. Sentinels fired warning shots. no arrests were made.

Prohibition Warrior Mountain Pole Cat Hollow Cumberland William R. Harvey Cleveland D. Jarvis

Staunton Organizes for Valley Boosting Fund

Staunton businessmen outlined a drive to raise its quota for the Shenandoah Valley Inc. campaign fund. Moore of the Stonewall Jackson Hotel was named chairman as a committee from the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Kinawis Club and Professional and Business Woman's Club prepared to lead the Valley in fundraising.

Staunton Shenandoah Valley, Inc Moore Stonewall Jackson Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Kinawis Club Professional and Business Woman's Club D. P. Wine Hart Gill

Spanish War Veterans Meet Today at Hampton

Hampton June 23 United Spanish War Veterans Department of Virginia will convene in its 18th annual encampment in the National Soldiers Home theatre tomorrow morning. Opening session at nine o'clock will welcome delegates and visitors. Notables expected include U S Senator J W Means Winfield Scott William J Mattocks and S Seth Taylor.

Hampton United Spanish War Veterans Department of Virginia National Soldiers Home U. S J. W. Means Colorado Winfield Scott William J. Mattocks The National Tribune S. Seth Taylor Norfolk

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