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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

7

McAdoo's Delegates Challenged by Underwood Aide

Washington May 15 An Underwood committee official challenged McAdoo campaign claims of 648 1 2 delegates. He notes 794 delegates have been selected with McAdoo holding 240 plus 40 Texas hopes, leaving 304 yet to be chosen and arguing McAdoo cannot reach one third.

Washington Charles C. Carlin National Underwood Committee Underwood National Campaign Committee Nashville McAdoo Texas Mr. McAdoo

Joint Base Feet Remedy Ad Promotes Joint Soothing

An old fashioned foot care claim promotes Joint Base as a solution for burning feet linked to joint trouble. The ad urges stopping powders and medical baths for three days and using the product sold by Boyd Drug Co. and Franck Baker and Sonadv at 60 cents per tube.

Boyd Drug Co Franck Baker and Sonadv

Orange Man Held for Killing Wife in Virginia

Gordonville Virginia May 15 With the death in Matha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville of Mrs Ella Brookman her husband a young Barboursville man is held in Orange county jail on murder charge police say after a revolver rampage Saturday night Shot through the abdomen Mrs Brookman died despite medical care Four others said to have been shot by Brookman are reported recovering

Gordonsville Matha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville Ella Brocman Barboursville Orange County Brookman

House Insurgents Favor Publicity of Income Tax

Conferees on tax reduction amendments cleared the way for work on the Senate proposals. Printed copies show 260 Senate amendments most technical. House Republican insurgents support full publicity of returns and a substitute corporation tax on undistributed profits. Garner of Texas says no coalition with insurgents to push these amendments.

Washington Senate House Garner Texas House Democrats

Victory for Governor Smith Surrogate Foley Elected Leader of Tammany

In New York on May 14 the surrogate James A. Foley was elected successor to the late Charles F. Murphy as head of Tammany Hall, with only two of the 70 executive committee members voting against him. Foley is Murphy's son in law.

New York James A. Foley Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Tammny

Allenrhu Promises Rheumatism Cure Through Uric Acid Relief

James H. Allen, once crippled by rheumatism, claims his self developed remedy Allenrhu dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles. He offers a money back guarantee if the first pint does not show recovery and asks Boyd Drug Co. to dispense the product widely.

James H. Allen Boyd Drug Co Allenrhu

Murphy Victory Aligns Tammany with Gov Smith Backers

Charles F. Murphy’s selection signals a Murphy backed harmony in Tammany Hall to aid Gov. Smith for the New York convention. Mayor Hylan opposed Foley’s selection noting the Surrogate should stay on the bench. Foley, Murphy ally and relative by marriage to the late Tammany leader, is poised to carry out Murphy policies.

Charles F. Murphy Gov. Smith Tammany Hall New York Hylan Foley Marsage Tammany Murphy The Beath Law Frm

Cedar Creek farmer pleads guilty to a dry violation

Woodstock May 14 John M Brill Cedar Creek farmer pleaded guilty to a dry violation after arrest in a raid at his premises where moonshine was found He appeared in court and received a fifty dollar fine and a thirty day jail term The sentence will start June 15 with bail posted for surrender to the sheriff.

Woodstock John. M. Brill Cedar Creek

Japanese deny plan to remove envoy over immigration bill

Tokyo stated the idea of withdrawing its ambassador and leaving the embassy in protest is undignified and not seriously considered. The denial comes after Washington dispatches floated Japan taking this step in response to the exclusion clause of the new U S immigration bill.

Tokio Washington Japan Japanese Foreign Office

McAddo Leads Among Washington and Lee Students

Washington and Lee University students held a Democratic National Convention style vote on May 14 with William Gibbs McAddo leading on the first ballot with 206 votes. Al Smith gained 190 and Carter Glass 3rd, as bans on Prohibition and a soldier bonus plank dominated debate prior to adjournment. The convention will reconvene daily until a nominee is chosen.

Lexington Washington and Lee University William Gibbs McAddo California al Smith New York Carter Glass Virginia Washington and Lee

Hot Water Week in Winchester May 17 to 24

Winchester hosts Hot Water Week from May 17 to May 24 featuring public baths, swimming events, and demonstrations at local facilities. Organizers urge residents to participate and observe safety guidelines.

Winchester

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color Naturally

A vintage beauty tip promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair. It claims a natural, even color with glossy finish and is applied by dampening a brush and drawing through each strand.

Wyeth

Vendol Endorsed as Remedy Across Regions

An advertisement touts Vendol as a natural remedy made from twelve plant roots herbs and barks. It claims wide praise from buyers including farmer J M Stearn of Harrisonburg Virginia and offers delivery by post from Baltimore with a price of 1.26 per bottle.

Japan Mexico Alps Chile South Carolina Vendor J. M. Stearn Harrisonburg Winchester Franck Baker & Sons Company Vendol Company Baltimore

Remarkable Story From Miss Baldwin On Liver and Blood Syrup

Miss Baldwin of 1534 Broad St South Greensburg Pennsylvania reports dramatic improvement after two bottles of Dr Thatcher's Liver and Blood Syrup ending five years of rheumatism. She says the medicine restored her health and enables her to do housework, urging others to try it. The article notes rising popularity and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

Pennsylvania Thatcher Miss Baldwin Broad St South Greensburg Dr. Thatcher

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