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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
6
Alter J. Sydnor admitted guilt in the killing of his wife in a Virginia court after two weeks since his arrest. He allegedly struck her with a heavy steel monkey wrench during a quarrel, and faces a grand jury indictment on related charges.
In early balloting for the Democratic presidential nomination Virginia and West Virginia stand firm to keep their pledged support. The sixth ballot shows McAdoo leading with 443 1 10 votes and Smith gaining a half vote, while Virginia reiterates its 24 votes for Senator Glass. The roll call lists numerous figures for Underwood Davis Ritchie Cox Bryan and others as the process continues.
The Rev. Robert B. Nelson, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, left for Madison to deliver a series of lectures on educational topics at the University of Wisconsin summer school. He expects to return to Winchester next Saturday.
Arthur N. Raines of Spotsylvania, a key witness in the Charles Kendall murder case over Dr. Robert Kendall, committed suicide by shooting himself in Richmond on June 30. He had been jailed several weeks and was with Kendall at the time of the killing. the trial had been set for July 7.
Robert Grim longtime rural free delivery carrier on Winchester post office route No 1 has been promoted and will serve new mobile routes starting July 1 in Harris Addition Neffstown Parker Mill Road and Valley Pike Lloyd Carr will replace Grim on route No 1 becoming regular carrier on July 1
A partial report notes attempts to produce oxidized kerosene from low grade petroleum. The material is described as a potential future useful fuel based on experiments.
Dr. O W Mitchell notes beef type shorthorns can be heavy milkers. Kansas State Agricultural College researchers at Sun A Bar farm show cows yielding 1000 to 1500 gallons of milk annually while calves win prizes at international stock shows. The Sal A Bar farm hosted the first Strictly Shorthorn show in the United States.
An Ohio poultrymen developed an all egg meal from hatchery by products. The process cooks and dries the squid eyed by product on a heated drum turning into a rich protein fat and mineral feed. Early tests indicate it aids growing chicks and could reduce hatchery disposal costs.
Public guidance on fruit grading stresses adherence to standard labels to protect buyers and growers. Inspectors enforce quality for choice ripe fruit of specific variety size and cleanliness, and packers should ensure all fruit meets listed standards to avoid uncomfortable corrections.
Weaning colts at four to six months is usually straightforward if the animal already eats grain. A practical ration is ground oats with a little meal and water. Provide good pasture and plenty of fresh water through winter. The Sahara note mentions high plateau peaks reaching 9,000 feet with snow from December to March.
Four members of a Chicago family were found dead in their home last night, including a taxicab chauffeur, his wife, and three children aged 11 6 and 3. Police say the killings were likely by a half wit relative or boarder with no sign of robbery or disorder.
The Associated Press reports a weekend storm along Lake Erie from Sandusky to Lorain caused widespread destruction. Death toll rises with late counts of seven in Cleveland seven in Sandusky and others in Lorain and Akron, while hundreds are injured and property losses exceed 30 million dollars.
Harry Thaw, the Pittsburgh millionaire, has hired architect Jones of Holloway and Jones to plan alterations at the Kenilworth mansion near Stephenson. Jones arrived Saturday and will assess changes as Thaw prepares to take possession within 30 days. J W Jolliffe has occupied the house for years and will vacate as Thaw assumes ownership.
The biological survey finds small birds rarely die when landing on trolley wires due to incomplete circuits. Larger birds could be electrocuted if a wing touches another wire, a hazard noted by Hayles who has reported deaths in such incidents.
Frederick County Virginia circuit court issues order of publication for Enhima Strobridge and others to appear within ten days. Defendants not residing in state must answer regarding sale of lands in Greenspring area. Winchester Evening Star to publish for one week and mail notices. Court clerk Brannon signs June 9 1924.
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