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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1927

Page

5

Chicago Ministers Enter School Controversy Amid Protest

Chicago and Oct. 31. The Chicago Union of Ministers announces a protest against mayoral actions in the school dispute. Dr. Robert Clements says the group will oppose political meddling in schools and prevent further English influence in history texts as the trial of Superintendent William MsAndrew resumes tomorrow.

Chicago Chicago Union of Ministers William Hale Thompson Robert Clements Union City Church Federation William MsAndrew

Rheumatism relief claim for 8.S.S. tonic advert

Advertises 8.S.S. as a purely vegetable remedy for rheumatism with testimonials from Earl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee. Claims the product has provided long lasting relief after tried medicines and hot springs. States 8.S.S. is sold in two sizes at drug stores.

Hot Springs

Knapp Refuses Defense in Census Fund Inquiry

Florence Knapp former secretary of state refuses to answer charges in the 1925 census fund inquiry citing lack of constitutional counsel protection. Her attorney Alexander Otis says Leboeuf denied counsel and she will not appear, asking for affidavits she claims were withheld from the records.

New York Florence Knapp Randal J. Leboeuf, Jr Knapp Alexander Otis Leboeuf

Federal Reserve Board Studies Credit Conditions

The Federal Reserve Board opened a series of conferences with governors and agents from 12 districts to review general credit conditions and revise regulations in line with the McFadden Dill act. Meetings will continue tomorrow with joint sessions to assess national business conditions.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve

Roosevelt Attacks Governor Smith Over Tammany Ties

Col Theodore Roosevelt assails Gov Alfred E Smith at Rochester rally. He accuses Smith of backing Tammany Hall policies, enabling Murphy's leg­islation, serving as New York sheriff in 1918, supporting Mayor Hylan, delaying voting machines, and blocking nonpartisan inquiries. Roosevelt says Smith is a Tammany man and cites selective investigations.

New York Alfred E. Smith Theodore Roosevelt Rochester Roosevelt Charles T. Murphy Albany New York County Hylan New York City Republian Tly Cit Gov. Smith

Gas Tax May Reach 7 Million for Coming Year

Richmond reports the Division of Motor Vehicles collected 738,209.86 in September tax with refined figures indicating annual gas tax receipts may reach 7 million in the coming year.

Richmond Division of Motor Vehicles Wacalind

Tax Revenue Growth in 1926 and 1927 Projections

The report shows 1926 nine month tax receipts of 4 484 284.08 with year end boosts from a 3c to 4 12c rate. Projected three month collections suggest a total near seven million, with 1927 nine month receipts around 5 530 444.28 and a 1 045 060.15 rise.

Local Wholesale Prices Quoted by Buyers

Local buyers quote wholesale prices today. The Star disclaims responsibility for typographical errors and notes corrections may follow.

Star

Local Market Prices and Market Notes From Baltimore

The record lists a chaotic mix of staple prices and market notes including cracked corn per ton and corn meal per cwt, various feeds such as middlings and mixed feed, and dairy items like butter and eggs. Livestock figures show cattle, lambs, sheep, hogs, young chickens, ducks, and roosters with price ranges and trends.

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Postmistress Shot in Cashier Robbery at Cismont Store

At 10 30 a.m. a white man in overhauls robbed E G Mustard's store post office at Cismont and shot Mrs Stella Mustard in the face with a shotgun as she wrapped a package. She was taken to University Hospital, a posse pursued the robber, and two bloodhounds joined the search tonight. The Mustard family includes six sons and one daughter.

Charlottesville E. G. Mustard Cismont Mra Stella Mustard Mrs. Mustard Staunton Mustards University of Virginia

Judge Advocates Marriage For Term To Halt Divorces

Los Angeles November 1. Judge Charles Bur advocates five year term marriages with renewal option as a means to reduce divorces. He proposes a state ment outlining the plan and its expected social effects.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Charles 8S. Bur

Judge Burnell proposes five year marriage contracts for divorce relief

Los Angeles Superior Court presiding jurist Nell Burnell argues current divorce laws overreach by penalizing those who wish only to live apart. He suggests five year marriage contracts with mutual renewal, allowing divorce on just inconstancy or extreme cruelty, while property division and child custody are decided by the court at the end of the term.

Nell Los Angeles Burnell

New York Society Flocks to Opera Opening Night

New York observers report the Metropolitan Opera House opening night drawing New York society in gilded style. The 40th event fills all boxes with Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and family, Walter J. Salmon, and other notable patrons.

N. Y New York Metropolitan Opera House Broadway Cornelius Vanderbilt William H Vanderbilt Harry Cushing Tit Walter J. Salmon Tate Eldridge T. Gary

Public Sale of 442 Acre Clarke County Farm in Virginia

Public sale under the Clarke County Circuit Court decree will occur November 7 1927 at 11 AM in Berryville Virginia. The 442 acre property near Swimley Station Summit’s Point West Virginia includes a large dwelling, three barns and farm buildings with good soils and orchard potential. The sale will proceed in three stages offering thirds or halves before the whole, with one third cash and the balance on bonds due over two years. Special commissioners W T Lewis and Jas M Mason Jr oversee, clerk Eugene Glover confirms bond sufficiency.

Circuit Court County of Clarke Wall F. Dutterer Mary U Dutterer Hattie M. Clevenger Circuit Court of Said Berryville Virginia F. Dutter Jr, Sr Longmarsh Magesterial Said County Mear Swimley Station Summit's Point Jefferson County West Virginia H. F. Pierce L. K. Moorehead John White CO. T. Hardesty Wm. ¥. Dutterer Jos. B. Dodrer Clarke County Thomas F. Telake Circuit Court of Wm. Ff. Dutterer A. G. Weaver Houte Jas. M. Mason, JR Eugene Glover Ciru

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