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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
7
Experienced teacher seeks pupils for tutoring in Latin or English. Contact Ida W. Hottman at 413 North Loudoun Street for arrangements. Dated June 11, 1931.
Rai ney Creswell was fined 50 dollars and judged to ten days in jail for contempt of court after being indicted for bribery tied to fixing a juror in Walter Liggett’s second murder trial. A Davidson county grand jury also indicted D T Osburn for agreeing to accept a bribe. Court hearings set within ten days.
Richmond marks the 140th anniversary of the Light Infantry Blues with a day of events. Gov. John H. Trumbull of Connecticut Gov. Harry F. Byrd Major J. Fulmer Bright and other dignitaries attended a double review by historic military units. A ball at the armory capped the celebration with Virginia officials and guests in attendance.
In Elizabethton Tennessee a bomb wrecked Max Elliott's home a rayon workers union member. Officials tie the blast to ongoing labor troubles. Elliott faced federal counterfeiting charges he was acquitted on, later indicted for false affidavits but discharged. He is on bond for violating the prohibition law. Two mortgages totaling about four thousand dollars were on the home. No one was hurt and no arrests have been made.
Daily price quotes cover wheat corn meal middlings and feed ingredients with listed wholesale figures. Retail lines include flour butter screenings and mixed feeds, noting Baltimore and regional market corrections and dates referenced for pricing benchmarks.
The article notes a six million dollar donation described as the greatest ever gift to the state institution and mentions the du Ponts and the Jefferson connection. It highlights the donor's name likely to be linked with the trust and foundations formed for the University of Virginia.
A fragmentary piece reflects on pioneers and alumni, praising Thy philosophy and philanthropy while noting the need for higher education and practical welfare. The text cites remarks from grand jurors and newspapers about American life and governance, ending with comments on agriculture and farm policy.
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