Power plays in Tammany as Curry risks future mayoral control
A detailed analysis of John F. Curry and John H. McCooey’s bid to retain Tammany Hall dominance amid moves from Governor Roosevelt and Colonel Lehman. The piece traces Chicago and Albany maneuvers, Walker and McKee events, and the looming mayoral election with potential Walker ties and party splits.
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John F. Curry
Tammany
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
New York City
Chicago
Albany
Board of Estimate
Curry
Mr. Curry
Tammany Hall
al Smith
Walker
Roosevelt
Island of
Manhattan
Bronx
Edward J. Flynn
Mr. Flynn
Flynn
McKee
Lehman
Smith
Lrre
Forc
Langdon W. Post
Seabury
Messrs. Curry
McCooey
Albany o’Connells
Teach Him a Trade or Risk Turning Him Robber
A historical proverb emphasizes teaching a son both the law and a trade to prevent criminal paths. It cites the danger of neglecting craft skills, suggesting lack of work training feloniously nudges youth toward theft. The saying echoes enduring concerns about education and livelihood in ancestral wisdom.
Park land value disputes arise in Shenandoah area
Forty six exceptions filed by Rockingham county landowners challenge valuations set by the appraisal commission for properties within Shenandoah National Park. The 372 tracts include small mountain homes and grazing lands. Chairman William E. Carson instructs attorneys to seek prices aligned with current real estate values, while many owners pursue court action to obtain fairer assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appraisal Commission
Rockingham County
Shenandoah National Park
William E. Carson
The
Conservation Commission
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Shenandoah Open Tourney Set For Oct 21
The Shenandoah Valley golf championship will be played at Stonewall Jackson Golf Club near Staunton on October 21 and 22. The 54 hole event offers a $200 prize pool for low scores, with trophies for amateurs and a winner’s trophy staying with the club for a year. Entries due October 19 with a $3 fee. course access for participants free October 19-22. Committee members are William Ewing chair, Charles Hunter Jr, Paul Hays, Wayt W. Gibbs, and Fred M. Fifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Stonewall Jackson Golf Club
Staunton
Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson Club
William Ewing
Charles Hunter, Jr
Paul Hays
Wayt W. Gibbs
Fred M. Fifer
Apple Market Winchester Martinsburg Trade Slow Prices Steady
Apple market activity from Winchester to Martinsburg shows slow demand and dull trade. Carloads and barrels quoted with U S No 1 Delicious Stayman Jonathan Grimes and York varieties. prices range from about 1.75 to 3.00 per car or barrel, with several reports of up to 2.50 to 2.75 per unit for certain lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martinsburg
U. S
Yorks
Jonathans
Staymans
U.S
Grimes
Barr Harrison To Address Young Democrats Meeting
Barr Powell Harrison Frederick County commonwealth's attorney and Winchester club president will address a Young Democratic Club meeting in Woodstock Virginia at the courthouse. The gathering aims to spur younger voters' interest in Democratic candidates for November and invites all Democrats to attend.
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Woodstock
Young Democratic Club of
Tion
Democratic Party
Court House
Burr Powell Harrison
Commonwealth
Frederick County
Winchester
No News Is Good News Provokes Mixed Reactions
A fragment discusses the proverb no news is good news across European languages and notes an explorer's remark about a jungle ordeal and a beast encounter. The piece touches on language origins and a humorous aside about hair styling.
Weather prophesy hints at severe and mild winter signs
The forecast relies on nature indicators suggesting a winter with both harsh periods and milder spells. Experts point to shifting patterns and variable conditions, cautioning that predictions may evolve with approaching storms and cold snaps.
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Walter Lippman
Court of Appeals
Seabury Committee
Roose
Alfred Welt. E. Smith
Joseph V. McKee
New York Tribune, Inc
Army of Men
Gillette
Blue Blade
Knights of Columbus
Michael J. McGivney
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
New Haven
Conn
Patent Office
Stanley
Dopey Biggs
Doc Pillsbury
Lee W. Stanley Central Press
APPLE
Barr
Harrison
Young Democrats
C.K. Howell
N. Braddock St
State OF
Grubb
E. Piccadilly
Cavalla
Smyrna
Samsoun
Chesterfield Radio
Columbia Coast-to-Coast Network
Chesterfield
Lrocert & Myers Topacco Co
Mr. Farmer
OBER
Plant Food
G. Ober & Sons CO
N. Market St
J. O. Hardesty
Mgr
Ickers
Bickers Motor Company
U. S. Royals
Herrell Sales Corp
Loudoun St
R. B. Rogers
Dellinger Bros
Twin City Oil & Gas Corporation
Shell Station
Martinsburg Pike
Amherst
Boscawen Sts
Valley Ave
Braddock St
Shenandoah Motor Company
Firestone
R. G. A. Stores
Retail Grocers’ Association
Tires and Service
Prompt Rad Service
Goodrich
Silvertown Tires
Cammer Tire CO
Braddock and Boscawen Sts
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