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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
4
The text outlines Barry Flood Byrd as publisher and notes post office entry in Win- Phester Virginia. It lists the Theming Star Publishing Co and consolidation with Morning News im The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
Rates listed for mail delivery and carrier options. Advance prices shown: 50 rs for six months, 1.75 for one issue, 4.50 for multiple months, 2.26 for three months, 1.20 for one month, 0.40 for ten issues, and 0.80 for carrier delivery.
The text outlines republication rights and credit rules for dispatches from the Associated Press and related agencies. It specifies that material credited to AP or not otherwise credited remains owned by the source and may be used locally under the newspaper’s policy.
Monday May 19 1924 editors note that road contractors should complete contracts in a specified time, praising the decision as wise though delays in road construction require careful pace. Virginia officials advocate rapid road building using available funds while ensuring contractors have time to finish work, citing nearly ten million dollars unexpended last fall as evidence of slow progress.
The Loudoun Mirror denounces the Virginia machine era while praising anti machine leaders and voters. It argues the machine ruled Virginia for twenty years, questions its influence on pilots, bonds, and budgets, and asserts the paper stands independent of machine control.
A Virginia newspaper criticizes the state press for branding citizens as terrified slaves and fools, accusing it of aiding Republican campaigns and providing minutes of Democratic manipulation. The piece argues Democrats can challenge the machine when issues arise and that the machine favors popular causes like prohibition while avoiding strong stand policies.
Poem notes arrival of spring as winter fades. The speaker observes cheerful scenes of animals and fields while joking about spring cleaning and household chores as women prepare for thorough cleaning and carpet beating. Copyright.
In Mount Jackson Shenandoah county faces two mayoral hopefuls and two council ticket groups. Incumbent William Helsley opposes S A Moffett for mayor with separate council slates including candidates from both Market led by G A Woods and others. Strasburg retains incumbents led by C W Heater for mayor with a full council slate. Toms Brook filings closed with no opposition. Edinburg has no ticket and Woodstock elections occur under a four year cycle with current mayor and council awaiting reelection.
The American Olympic rugby team defeated France 17 to 3 at Volumbes Stadium amid hostile crowds. American players endured taunts and a grandstand brawl while maintaining discipline and superior speed and fitness to secure the win.
Mrs Kath leen Smith mother of Gov Smith died at 6 20 in the Brooklyn home of her daughter after a illness of pneumonia Gov Smith was not at her side when she died being in Absecon New Jersey he had rushed to Brooklyn upon learning of the death and had visited her during much of her illness
The National Board of YWCA in New York announced a nation-wide educational campaign to eradicate mob violence and lynching in the United States. It also named Julia Dericotte as a delegate to the World Student Christian Federation meeting in England next August.
Woodstock May 18 Circuit Court finished a week of criminal hearings with Judge Whiting leaving Berryville for the weekend. A jury acquitted Chas Mumaw of storing and possessing ardent spirits after a prolonged trial. Charles Turner of Cross Roads was convicted and fined fifty dollars and jailed for thirty days. The court schedules further sessions and a possible June special term to clear mounting dockets.
New York May 18 Pope Pius has awarded the 1924 medal commemorating the pontificate year to the Knights of Columbus for their American welfare work. William T. Larkin supreme director announced at a dinner to new members. Cardinal Hayes brought from Rome two copies for presentation to Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty.
Round World aviators leave Paramashiru Island in clear weather at 7 34 this morning for Hitokoopu Bay on Yetorrofu Island as part of their ongoing around the world flight. United States Army planes proceed westward from Kuriles toward Japan.
Fredericksburg May 19 Following delegates have been elected from Camp R. S. Chew to attend the State Grand Camp at Charlottesville May 20 23 Captain M B Rowe J C King H F Crismond L G Roach M L Bolling W T Thompson Writ Brixton A G Pe Row and others are listed as attendees.
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