The Evening Star Publication Note
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Winester
Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Virginia
Morning News
Stem
The
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
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Mapp’s Tax Fee Stance Under Fire in Virginia Row
A critical look at Senator Mapp’s votes on fee officer pay reveals blame for elevated compensation in 1920 and 1922. The piece argues his positions tied to wheat and corn prices, claiming state costs rose to hundreds of thousands, inflating local burdens and stalling needed reductions. It cites 1920 House bill 145 and subsequent sessions, noting Byrd’s opposing vote and urging accountability from Mapp for the fee structure.
Senator Mapp Voted For 1920 Fee Officer Raises
The 1920 act set maximum yearly pay for fee officers in large cities and counties by population. It imposed 7500 dollars for 50k+ populations, 6500 for 25k-50k, 6000 for 15k-25k, and 4000 for under 16k, plus local council compensation. Byrd opposed. Mapp supported the increases. Mapp now seeks to replace Byrd as governor, claiming Byrd was right and Mapp wrong.
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Senator Mapp
Byrd
Senator Byrd
Byrd Tax Plan Spotlighted in Virginia Race
The News and Courier discusses Senator Harry F. Byrd’s tax equalization proposal in the Virginia governor’s race. It notes his stance to abolish the 25 cent state levy on real and tangible property and outlines the need to replace lost revenue, citing gasol ine and auto license taxes as potential funds for roads and schools. Byrd favors equalizing assessments without new boards, but warns the process will raise taxes somewhere and stresses maintaining progress in roads, schools, and health.
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News and Courier
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Senator Byrd
Senator Mapp
Virginia
Moore and the Governor Race in Virginia bid
Petersburg Progress-Index reports C Lee Moore may withdraw from the Democratic governor nomination race. The Waverly Dispatch notes officials’ hesitation about his candidacy and hints his primary vote could hurt his auditor bid. The paper endorses Moore for auditor and cites strong support and competition shaping the race.
Union Miners Seek Injunction Against Eviction
Twenty three union miners filed a petition in Monongahela County Circuit Court seeking an injunction to stop Magistrate A. Posten, Constable Luther Fox, and the Rosedale Coal Company from evicting their families from company houses. Judge Lazelle was asked to order removal of furniture from the homes. Arguments on the petition were set for later that day amid a general miners strike in northern West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W. Va
Monongahela County
A. Posten
Luther Fox
Rosedale Coal Company
Lazelle
West Virginia
Rum Row Under Scrutiny by Coast Guard Seaplane
New York May 7 observers from the Evening World flew a seaplane over the warfare scene off the coast and counted about 30 liquor ships anchored 18 to 35 miles from shore. Each liquor boat was watched by two 75 foot coast guard cutters circling closer as the plane hovered, observers said.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Evening World
Coast Guard
Rum Row
Virginia Labor Men Rap Fee System
Richmond May 6 Harmony and order marked the closing session of the convention of the Virginia Federation of Labor in the Temple today as delegates expressed in resolutions their opposition to the fee system in the Old Dominion and adjourned to return to their homes The resolution acted favorably upon by the resolutions committee was adopted 90 to 75 votes It follows Whereas the evil of the fee system in the state of Virginia is becoming so noticeable in the headlines of the public press and whereas there are casts where justices of the peace as well as officers of the law are depending entirely upon the fee system for their living we can not believe that justice is administered in all cases under such circumstances Therefore be it resolved that the Virginia Federation of Labor go on record as favoring the abolition of the fee system and that the legislative committee be instructed to do every thing in their power to have the law repealed.
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Moore
Virginia
Lee Moore
Office of Auditor of Public Accounts
Richmond
Virginia Federation of Labor
Old Dominion
Legislative Committee
Ford Charged With Conspiracy In Mississippi Suit
W J Miller filed in chancery court in Hinds county Mississippi a suit against Ford Motor Company charging criminal conspiracy to violate state anti trust laws and seeking 12 million dollars in penalties. Local dealers and banks are co defendants as the state seeks to attach Ford funds. Ford officials in Detroit withheld comment until receipt of the complaint.
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Associated Press
Miss
W. J. Miller
State Revenue
Chancery Court
Hinds County
Ford Motor Company
Mississippi
Ford
Fords
Detroit
Mich
Long terms given to Cambridge arsonists in escape case
In Cambridge Maryland May 7 Andrew Bevans and Luther Bevans Worcester county terrorists pled guilty after a jur y could not reach a verdict They received 15 and 8 years respectively for arson plus sentences for shooting guards during their Baltimore jail escape Their father Everett Bevans was fined 200 as an accessory Four other involved men who turned state's evidence drew six months in the house of correction Oscar Brittingham driver in the escape case was sidelined for now The sentences total 25 and 15 years for the two brothers.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Andrew
Luther Bevans
Worcester County
Luther
R. Pattison
Baltimore
Everett Bevans
Oscar Brittingham
Bevanses
Wilmington
Del
Maryland
House of Correction
Old Virginia Centinel found in Winchester records
Historian O Fred Morton discovered the 1791 issue of Virginia Centinel and Gazette in Winchester dated August 20 1791 from Richards Bowen the paper shows foreign and political news with quaint ads including runaway slave rewards and house sales for distillery brewery equipment merchants also advertised goods and groceries reflecting early commercial notices.
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O. Fred Morton
Winchester
Virginia
Union
Mother's Day Observed at First Christian Church
Mother's Day activities at the First Christian Church include a Sunday school class for mothers led by the pastor, a 11 00 a m sermon titled Mother Characteristics, and an 8 00 p m sermon When Should a Man Say Will You as part of a Home Sweet Home wedding march series. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m. Nelson F Richards presides over Sunday school and Frances Hook leads the Endeavor with Where and How Should We Spend Sunday. All welcomed.
Colored Woman Fractures Leg on the Street
Viola Parker, colored, is confined to her mother Emma Parker's East Piccadilly home with a fracture of the left knee after her heel caught a curb while returning from Dr. E. W. Miller’s home where she works. The accident happened at Water and Braddock streets. Dr. C. R. Anderson attended her at her mother’s residence.
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Viola Parker
Emma Parker
Piccadilly Street
E. W. Miller
Water and
Braddock Streets
C. R. Anderson
Mrs Shepherd Arrested and Granted Bond Stay
Chicago on May 6 Mrs Julia Shepherd held as accessory to murder in the deaths of William Nelson McClintock and Emma Nelson McClintock surrendered with attorneys at the criminal court. She was released on her own recognizance until 10 o clock Friday morning. A stay of mintimus until that time was granted on the representation that a $5 000 bond will be posted then by her counsel. State attorney Robert E Crowe did not oppose the bond move.
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Chicago
Julia Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Emma Nelson McClintock
Criminal Court
Pamunkey Chief To Attend Kenmore in Colonial Regalia
Frederickburg May 7. Chief George M. Cook head of the Pamunkey tribe will attend the Kenmore dedication day in the attire of his colonial ancestors. Cook, tall and powerful with long hair, traces his lineage to Powhatan father of Pocahontas and leads the oldest continuous tribal government in America.
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Fredericksburg
Kenmore
George M. Cook
Virginia
Chief Cook
America
Pocahontas
Cook
Continent
Columbus
Grimes Gleanings from Galilee Church Notices
Grimes Virginia May 6 preaching at Galilee next Sunday May 10 morning and night. Local residents and visitors, including Affleck family and Winches ter guests, attended various calls. Galilee Sunday School re organized with about fifty on the roll. officers listed and inviting families to attend.
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Grimes
Galilee
Olin Affleck
Daniel
Winchester
Leight
Elsie
Eula Affleck
Andry Eston Affleck
Iee Whitacre
Whitacre
Dean Shirley
T. L. Evans
Green Spring
Ridgar, Shirley
Frank Hardy
Luther Miller
Hevi Miller
Welltown
Albert Miller
Ida Taylor
Hedgesville
W. Va
Listen Reynolds
Martinsburg
John G. Chrisman
L. H. Summer
E. D. Shirley
Baker leaves for Harrisburg to join Tice Construction
Mr M C Baker who has taken a job with the Tice Construction Company of Harrisburg that held the contract for Grace Lutheran Church's new Sunday school annex departed this morning for Harrisburg He will likely travel to Philadelphia to work on a company project there
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M .C. Baker
Tice Construction Company
Harrisburg
Grace Lutheran Church
Philadelphia
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Mickie
Mississipp
Christian Church
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Leicester St
National Ave
W. L. Hollis Coal CO
East Cork Street
J. F. Rodman
Northern Virginia Power
Kelvinator
Clarence
Himelright
County Court House
Adam Forney
Sargeant
White Pine
Glaize & Brother
Fairfax Avenue
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Winchester Gas CO
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