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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1924

Page

4

The Evening Star publication note and affiliations

The Evening Star is published daily in Winchester Virginia except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter and consolidated with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror.

Winichester Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Virginia Morning Newstern The Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror

Subscription Rates Listed for Mall and Carrier Delivery

Rates show Mall subscription prices for one year three months and one month in advance. Carrier delivery offers one year four fifty and six months two twenty five. three months one point two five. one month shows dearth of data. The page notes Associated Press credit and carries date March 20 1924.

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Get Behind New Hospital Project in Winchester

Article urges community support for a new Winchester hospital, arguing the current facility is inadequate and costly to operate. Dr. Hunter H. McGuire's address highlights the hospital as a necessity and a regional asset, noting growth and gifts to the community. The piece stresses public spirit and a generous response to the call for funds.

Winchester Hunter H. McGuire The Star Moilonly Winchester Memorial Hospital Indica Saracen

Virginia House Delgets Backs Statewide Resources Survey

Hon Rolfe Horsley of Appomattox introduces a bill for a comprehensive survey of Virginia water power industries agriculture and resources. The Virginia Geological Survey the Agricultural Experiment Station and a three member commission will study and disseminate data to attract investment develop manufactories and coordinate with agencies to exploit the state’s vast resources at a modest cost.

Virginia House of Delegates Rolfe Horsley Appomattox Virginia Geological Survey Virginia Agricultural Experiment mi

Hardly Subject to Envy in Death and Estate

A rugged newspaper column notes how envy shifts after death as Senator Fall and editor Gepaemett attract attention for wealth power and writing stature. The piece mocks public envy and questions ethics amid posthumous judgment.

Mr. Fall United States Gepaemett Washone

Rich Post owner mocked for fame and crime pleas

A witness speaks against McLean owner of the Post, contrasting wealth and public exposure with the desire for obscurity and integrity. He notes the hardship of being accused and the comfort of earning a decent living, mentioning Denby and Daugherty as examples of public notoriety.

Senate Investigating Committee McLean The Post Denby Daugherty

Caring for Lame Ducks in Wartime Politics

Staunton News-Leader notes Richmond Times-Dispatch critique of Har ry Daugherty and his wartime prosecution funds. The piece argues large appropriations to run war fraud cases aid lame duck Republicans and urges Congress to halt ongoing benevolent spending as taxes rise.

Harrison Department of Justice The Richmond Times-Dispatch Daugherty Grand Oil Party Virginia Harry Naugherty Congress

Rippling Rhymes and a Crooked Skein of Tales

Walt Mason laments rumors and shaming of the accused while defending a friend until proven guilty. The poem contrasts public denunciation with personal loyalty and the hope for fair judgment amid accusations and scorn.

Ill of Appendicitis

Miss Mary Sherman daughter of the late Mrs E J Sherman was seriously ill with acute appendicitis at her home on the Northwestern road but friends report she is much improved today. She has many Winchester friends who have inquired about her condition and will be glad to learn of her steady improvement.

Mary Sherman E. J. Sherman Northwestern

East West Elaine's Best Gunroom Quote Sparks Trade Idea

An American in Scotland eyed a box seat for the season noting an inscription in a gunroom that reads East West Elaine's Best. He quipped that the ad for Home would need removal if he took the place. The piece weaves in aphorisms about desire and paradise. It also cites snake bite fatalities in British India at 20,000 this year, per the Toledo Blade.

Scotland Elaine Boston Transcript British India Toledo Blade

Daugherty Aide Testimony Highlights Lottery Probes

Washington dispatch notes a quiet session of the Daugherty investigating committee as Senator Wheeler is absent with a cold. Tex Rickard is summoned as a witness about allegations of a deal tied to film prosecutions, while Maco Stewart and Hawkins testify on lottery prosecutions and post office opinions shaping the case.

Washington Daugherty Senator Wheeler Paul Howland Tex Rickard Wheeler Maco Stewart Galveston Texas Ned Thomas D. Hawkins Captain Baldwin Texas Rangers Howland Stewart Dawkins United States Zweifel Post Office Department Will H. Hays Department of Justice Hig

Virginia in Good Shape Financial Says Trinkle

Norfolk March 19 Gov Trinkle says Virginia's financial condition is good and the budget system will improve it further He notes savings in the 1924 budget and cites transferring surplus funds to other needs He adds improved business conditions and new revenue will yield a good increase in the next biennium and that the UVA contingent appropriation will be met by the state treasury.

Norfolk Virginia Trinkle General Assembly Cone University of Virginia

Richmond Police Charged With Graft

In Richmond on March 19 Joe Clayman testified that he paid police more than 5000 dollars yearly for immunity from prosecution for selling whiskey. Prohibition officer Dillard and Magistrate Phillips testified that a police officer sold liquor. Judge Ingram dismissed Clayman’s case against B. C. Gates J. C. Stone and W. C. Hallaby.

Richmond Joe Clayman J.C. Dillard B. C. Gates J. C. Stone W. C. Hallaby Clayman R. L. Phillips Madison Ward Phillips Dillard Stone Hall Denise Clayman Prohibition Second and Byrd _ streets Ingram Gates

Rubber Plantations Span Singapore to Penang Travel Flat

A traveler can ride seven hours by railway or cover more than 3006 miles between Singapore and Penang in the Federated Malay States, and not lose sight of the rubber plantations.

Singapore Penang Federated Malay States

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