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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1929

Page

7

Richmond-Washington Coach Line Sold to American Motor Transit

Robert May and Associates sell the Richmond Washington Motor Coaches Inc to American Motor Transit Corp of Chicago linking the Richmond Washington line with Greyhound and Yelloway routes. The sale price is reported around 250000. May remains president of another company. Major stays with AMTC to run the New York Winston-Salem division. May has ties to Louis J Barr and once served in federal secret service and with Wilson era bodyguard staff.

Richmond-Washington Motor Coaches, Inc Richmond Washington American Motor Transit Corporation Chicago Richmond-Washington Greyhound Lines, Inc L. C. Major Robert L. May May Charles May Wilson

Pollard urges Democratic continuance in Virginia governorship

In Stafford Virginia on May 13 John Garland Pollard Democratic candidate urged voters to keep the party in power praising Democratic rule as the state reaches new highs in industry investment and output. He cited a 150 million dollar investment in the year ending June 30 and a rising surplus after a prior deficit.

Stafford Virginia John Garland Pollard Pollard Old Dominion New York Illinois Pennsylvania SS Ted Sh Goth

Hoover Calls Alfred E. Smith a Distinguished American

President Hoover, in a Notre Dame Lavtare medal tribute reading, lauds former Democratic opponent Alfred E. Smith as a distinguished American and public servant. The letter to Dr. O'Donnell, read by Angus McDonald, marks Hoover’s first public compliment to Smith since the campaign.

New York Hoover Alfred E. Smith White House Mr. Smith Florida Cardinal Hayes The United States

Rival Pie Cutters In Florida Give Hoover Concern

Administration officials confronting patronage questions in the South were surprised to learn A F Knotts had been deposed as chairman of the Florida Republican State Committee by Glenn B Skipper and his supporters. Postmaster General Brown called the move confusing as separate patronage committees were formed, and he would await official reports before commenting further.

Associated Press Washington South A. F. Knotts Republican State Committee of Florida Glenn B. Skipper Brown Skipper Knotts

Special state committee meeting call issued after delay

The call for a special meeting of the state committee was issued after chairman Knotts refused to issue it. The document was sent out by Yaepacs and Mav ic as acting chairmen following that refusal.

State Committee Hyaepacs Andleshtiam Mavic Knotts

Virginia Faces 5 Million State Surplus By January

Gov. Byrd reports Virginia’s treasury will hold an estimated 5 million surplus next January despite tax cuts. He cites 1928 reductions totaling about 1.41 million across 81 counties and six cities through land tax repeal, with ongoing savings to taxpayers and a legacy of money-saving policy.

Richmond Harry J. Byrd Virginia Mortisette Byrd Blue Ridge Mountains

Urabats praised for bladder and kidney relief

Dr. H. C. Southworth promotes URATABS as a remedy for kidney and bladder conditions. testimonials claim quick improvement in backache, nighttime urination, and general strength, with Baker's Drug Store promising satisfaction or money back.

Southworth H. C. Southworth Baker’s

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