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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1929

Page

1

Wise assails Byrd in Virginia political meeting

Col Jennings Wise, Republican leader from Richmond, denounces Governor Byrd and Democratic leaders at City Hall in Winchester. He praises Col Henry W Anderson and says William Moseley Brown is the only candidate Anderson and others could agree on, urging a revolution to overthrow the present order.

Henry Anderson Virginia Brown Col Jennings Wise Richmond Harry F. Byrd Henry W. Anderson William Moseley Brown Anderson Dr. Brown Wilbur Cather Winchester Rindsay Gordon Dr. Pollard Col. Wise Byrd Wise Washington H. D. Flood Flood Union

Wise Paid To Slander Public Men

Richmond dispatch reports Col Jennings Wise accused Governor Byrd and his administration of slander during a Winchester speech. Byrd called Wise a paid propagandist for the Republican party and false in statements about Virginia politics.

Colonel Wise Byrd Democratic Party Virginia Winchester Harry Flood Byrd The Star Richmond Col Jennings Wise Republican Party

Democrats Plan Big Rally in Winchester Colonial Theatre

Democratic executive and campaign committees of Winchester and Frederick County organize a large rally for Monday evening at the Colonial Theatre starting 7 30 o clock. Governor Byrd has accepted the invitation to speak before voters on the eve of election day with delegations from neighboring counties expected to attend. Charles P McVicar will introduce the governor and a band will perform before and during the event.

Winchester Frederick County Colonial Theatre Harry Byrd Colonial Charles P. McVicar

No Evidence To Connect McPherson With Wife Murder

The Washington Star reports a near complete DOJ inquiry found no proof that nurse Virginia McPherson was strangled by her husband, Robert A. McPherson Jr., who remains jailed on murder charges. The probe spurred DOJ action and a special prosecutor, with mixed views among agents about homicide vs self defense.

Associated Press Washington The Washington Star Virginia McPherson Department of Justice Robert A. McPherson, Jr McPherson John E. Laskye Star

Vote for Denny for Virginia Legislature

Political advertisement endorsing Joseph S. Denny of Clarke County for re election to the Virginia House of Delegates. It urges support for the Democratic slate and backing Governor Pollard’s administration and program.

Joseph S. Denny Clarke County Senate House of Delegates John Garland Pollard Virginia Denny Dr. Pollard Joseph Virignia S. Denny Democratic Executive Committee

Valley Society Head Elated By City's Booklet

Col Howard J Benchoff of Shenandoah Valley Inc praises Winchester Chamber of Commerce booklet on regional growth. He notes 15 years of progress, calls the valley a potential Mecca for tourists and industry, and predicts 40 million autos by 1940. The letter dated November 1, 1929, urges wide distribution of the publication.

Valley Society Chamber of Commerce Winchester Bell Howard J. Benchoff Woodstock Shenandoah Valley, Inc Massanutten Academy Benchoff Andrew Bell Andrew

Appreciation for J Gray Beverley at Winchester Clerk’s Office

Members of the Winchester bar express appreciation for the conduct of the Corporation Court Clerk’s Office by J Gray Beverley. They praise uniform courtesy and efficiency and note his willingness to go to trouble to assist patrons.

Winchester J. Gray Beverley Corporation Court of the City of Winchester

Republican Committee Public Speaking at Highview Schoolhouse

A political notice invites voters to a Republican Committee public speaking event at Highview Schoolhouse east of Stephens City on Monday evening at eight.

Highview Stephens City Republican Committee

Vote Clark M Smith for Clerk and Bowers for City Sergeant

Political advertisement urging voters to support Clark M Smith for Clerk of Corporation Court H L Jack Bowers for City Sergeant Jacob S Haldeman for House of Delegates. Also includes a caution about ashes and a local classified note offering lard cans delivered.

H. L Jack Bowers

Wise speech sparks clash over Virginia politics

Reader recollection notes Col. Jen nings Wise of Richmond attacking the Byrd administration and 1902 constitution while praising a revolution to overthrow current government. The piece argues Wise offers no concrete policies and defends Virginia’s 1928 constitution and tax structure, praising the state’s progress and stability.

Hotel Managers Dinner Honors George Washington Hotel Leader

Virginia hotel managers and guests from nearby states attended a dinner at the George Washington Hotel hosted by Manager Eugene R. Branch and the board to celebrate a new annex raising capacity to 155 bedrooms. Directors praised Branch’s leadership and the steward Mr. Frazier received public appreciation.

Virginia Eugene R. Branch George Washington Hotel Piccadilly Street Frazier R. Gray Williams Hsskit George Washington Lewis F. Cooper Hotel Corporation R. Grey Williams Branch P. H. Branch Battery Park Ashville Cooper Williams

John F. Huber Dies Sudden at 74 in Stephens City

John Franklin Huber, 74, retired farmer and merchant of Stephens City, died about 1 p.m. at his home from a heart attack. He previously retired due to failing eyesight. Survived by widow Blanche Hoover, daughter Nellie Huber, adopted daughter Evelyn Huber, sister Katherine Huber, and brother William Huber. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at home. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

John Franklin Huber Stephens City Mr. Huber John Sarah Huber Franklin County Frederick Blanche Hoover County Mies Nellie Huber Mies Evelyn Huber Mies Katherine Huber Middletown William H. Huber O. D. Lambert Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron This City

Funeral of the Late Mrs. Frances Marker

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances V. Marker widow of Amos Marker well known Frederick county farmer will be held at her home 41 South Loudoun street at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon following a lingering heart illness announced today.

Frances V. Marker Amos Marker Frederick County South Loudoun Street

Rev W H Carter Accepts Call of Marion Baptists

The Rev William Hugh Carter, longtime Crewe Virginia pastor, resigns after ten years to lead the Marion Virginia Baptist church. His Crewe pastorate saw missions grants rise from 500 600 to about 2500 yearly, salary boosts over 50, a new modern Sunday school building, and harmony with parishioners. Carter, raised in Salem Virginia, is well known to Marion church officers and has long served the community as a Christan leader and advisor.

William Hugh Carter First Baptist Church of Winchester Crewe Baptist Church of Marion Carter Nottaway W. Hugh,Carter Crewe Baptist Church Baptist Church Marion Church Virginia Salem Siasonic Fraternity the Baptist Church Masonic Fraternity

Democratic ballot instructions warn four Governor candidates

A political notice explains that four candidates appear for Governor and three must be scratched to cast a valid vote. It lists Democratic contenders William Moseley Brown, W A Rowe, John J Kafka and instructs voters how to mark ballots. It also covers Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Democratic choices with specific names to scratch. DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.

John Garland Pollard Williamsburg William Moseley Brown W. A. Rowe John J. Kafka Cailum B. Jones Chas. C. Berkeley

Lee Trinkle and Henry Anderson Clash Over Shenandoah Park

Special to The Star in Norfolk Virginia reports a heated gubernatorial campaign exchange on Shenandoah National Park. Henry W. Anderson labeled the project a fiasco while ex Governor Lee Trinkle defended it, disputing pledges and funding claims and highlighting park benefits and regional tourism potential.

Norfolk Shenandoah National Park Henry W. Anderson Dr. Brown BE. Lee Trinkle Anderson Brown Benchofft Committee The Conservation Commission Shenandoah National Park Project Trinkler Henry Anderson Virginia Brown-Anderson Trinkle Depriest Phamplet Hayes Bascom Slemp Republican National

Chinese Forces Are Forced Back Near Fuchinhsien

A Harbin telegram reports severe fighting between Chinese and Soviet Russian troops at Fuchinhsien with Chinese forces retreating about 60 miles toward Hauchuan.

Associated Press Tokyo Harbin Manchuria Fuchinhsien Hauchuan

Rainy Weather For Part Of Week Forecast

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday. North and Middle Atlantic States may see showers on Monday and Friday. Otherwise fair with cooler air Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer Thursday and Friday, and another cold spell at week’s end.

The Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic

Dustless coal offered by Snider firm for sale

Stop look listen dustless coal now unloading Pocahontas stove size coal treated with a new process that makes it dustless. See it and get prices. W B Snider & Son advertise refrigerator Oriole gas range and wardrobe for sale at 3114 W Water St.

W. B. Snider & Son Water St

Apple Trees See Richards Pros Shen Val Bank Bid

Readable OCR fragment shows names Richards and Shen Val Bank bidding activity. It notes an apparent bid event dated 10 28 with unspecified context. The item persists as a brief record of a financial or property bid involving named parties in a banking context.

Richards Shen

Christmas silhouettes and miniatures in porcelain

Display of silhouettes miniatures and oil paintings in miniature with frames in Barr's Studio window Brown M& Fisher's window ip-11 inviting viewers to see the display.

Brown M& Fisher's Barr

Anti-Smith Circle Accuses Republicans Over De Priest Pamphlet

Richmond dispatch reports Trotman of Suffolk and Anti-Smith allies charging the Republican machine with distributing a De Priest circular to undermine the 1902 Constitution. He accuses GOP leaders of poll tax repeal advocacy and warns Virginians of inter-racial tension amid election plots.

Associated Press Richmond Cc. Trotman Suffolk Roanoke Catie Henry W Oscar William Moseley Cratic Trotman Virginia Anti-Smith. Com Teeman Ginia The National. Publican Machine Accu Dent Committee On White House J. Sidney Peters Péters Page

Parachute Jump And Aerial Stunts Highlight Bates Sunday

An event at Bates Sunday features parachute jumps and aerial stunts drawing spectators to the venue. Performers exhibit daring maneuvers as part of the program with potential demonstrations and entertainment.

Bates Ileee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gol. Wise Pollard Col. H. J. Benchoff T. W. Harrison T. Russell Cather Donald Weems Philip R. Fowle Jas. P. Reardon B. P .Harrison Herbert S. Larrick MM. M. Lynch John M. Steck Warren Rice Beverley Clark M Jacob S Haldeman Riley Revolutionists Geo. Washington John F. Huber W.H. Carter Call OF Marion Baptists Democratic WM. Moseley Brown Lexington A. Rowe Northumberland Chseterfield James H. Price Richmond City Calum B. Jones Hanover John R. Saunders Middlesex Newport News Democratic Committee Lee Trinkle Anti-Smith Harry C. Trotman
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