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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star notes daily publication and generic licensing details. It lists National Advertising Representatives Devine Tenney Corp and Associated Press rights. It mentions affiliations with Consolidated Morning News Item and related weekly papers.
A brief devotional line frames Psalm 39 7 8 urging deliverance from transgressions and placing hope in the Lord, seeking absolution and relief from reproach.
Petersburg Progress-Index notes strong press opposition to President Hoover exercising pardoning power for Albert B. Fall. The New York World Telegram argues against sending an old man to prison to die and recalls Taft clemency in related wartime graft cases.
The report argues General Butler has won and captured Fort Rivere though Haitian Minister Bellegrade denies the fort’s existence. Bellegrade shifts claims about the fort while Butler’s party searches for details. The main issue becomes the fate of the prisoner.
Newport News Daily Press notes President Hoover placing World War blame for today's economic gloom. It argues for reduced land armaments and cites treaty concerns while criticizing ongoing global military buildup.
A Santa Monica woman named Dorothy Mackall wears white duck pants with 80 inch wide legs on her porch. She pairs a striped jersey with the outfit, presenting a casual nonchalant style that defies typical dress norms.
It notes a remark that Mr. Hoover did not push for tariff reductions to allow nations to exchange surplus goods, suggesting a broader stance on international trade.
Richmond News Leader reports a four day state air tour with more than twenty landings and flights up to 8000 feet. Crews crossed mountains and skimmed over towns to read signs. 60 passengers traveled with no injuries, aside from a burst inner tube.
Samuel Thomas died at his daughter's Baltimore home after seven months of illness. He was 78 and served as a scout with General Custer's forces in the Indian wars, marching with the Seventh Cavalry during the 1876 campaign against Sitting Bull. He knew Buffalo Bill Cody and rode across Kansas, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Governor Pollard studying the motor vehicle code to back his recommendations to the General Assembly. T. McCall Frazier outlines plan to cut license taxes on cars up to 3 000 pounds to 10 dollars and considers a five dollar rate for certain pleasure cars to attract northern residents.
After April 1 each year the proposed schedule would set truck license fees by weight. Under the plan trucks of 1 ton would pay 25 dollars, 2 tons 45, 3 tons 75, 4 tons 160, 5 tons 250, with incremental increases per additional ton and higher rates on truck licenses offsetting revenue.
Senator Glass argues for extended Senate committee jurisdiction over campaign finance violations in light of allegations of misused funds and political influence. He warns such cases threaten election integrity and calls for legislation to prevent future breaches of trust and fraud in campaign financing.
The Senate resolution calls for full inquiry into campaign funding and possible misuse of committee funds. Senator urges prevention of further crimes, while Bishop Cannon and Ada Burroughs refuse to testify before the committee. Representative Tinkham accuses Cannon of misaccounting for 0,000 of 65,000 given by E. C. Jameson of New York to Virginia Anti-Smith campaign.
Mob violence targets Matos and monarchist sympathizers amid a crisis surrounding General Berenguer’s cabinet. Matos beaten but saved from arrest by Jose Sanchez Guerra’s pledge, as officials suspend ABC newspaper and arrest staff. Republican authorities condemn the disruption. unrest continues with threats and clashes across the streets.
The piece contrasts growing use of motor vehicles with pedestrians advancing in uneven leaps and bounds, highlighting shifting urban mobility patterns and potential safety concerns.
A collection of announcements for various local offices in Frederick County Virginia and surrounding areas. Candidates include T Russell Cather for State Senate Twenty sixth District, Jos S Denny for House of Delegates Frederick Clarke Winchester, Boyd R Richards for House of Delegates, multiple sheriff and Commonwealths Attorney contenders, and others seeking Democratic Primary on August 4, 1931.
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