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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1935
Page
4
Fragment from the Winchester Evening Star page lists subscriptions and advertising rates and includes a Bible quotation from James about the poor in faith. The notice mentions daily publication, postal handling, and national advertising reps in major cities.
The League of Nations may struggle to force Italy to change course as many nations participate while Germany Austria and Hungary avoid the boycott. With friendly borders and vital supplies at stake the effect of sanctions on the European economy is uncertain and potentially costly.
Observers note post assassination rhetoric in Louisiana aims to frame Huey Long as a martyr. Proponents use showmanship to rally the average citizen and sustain the political impact of his legacy amid a weakening support base.
The Richmond News Leader notes that amid WWI warnings from Germany and Britain about sailing in war zones, many Americans ignored cautions and sailed on ships of belligerents. The piece cites telegrams urging restraint and critiques the public reaction to the neutrality policy.
The writer urges Americans to travel with cautious heads, noting citizenship offers protection but containment of war remains vital. He warns accidental sparks from a few could draw the nation into conflict, risking bloodshed for all Americans.
The Virginia State Board of Control reports that renewed price reductions on liquor follow the latest wholesale quota cuts. Higher priced liquors see about a twenty percent cut, with the board passing on concessions from distillers to consumers as stock improves. The move aims to show the state directs the traffic for public benefit and better prices.
State authorities describe a coordinated effort that has led to 34 of 44 bank robbers over the past two years being caught and punished. Police, state troopers, and multiple agencies spread alarms, deploy cruisers, and cover highways to trap criminals.
London Daily Herald notes the 1920 League of Nations founding and its world law aim to prevent wars. It recalls Mussolini joining protests when Germany breached arms clauses, and questions whether a deliberate recourse to war would devastate the world’s future.
The Chinatown sage Hi Ho says musicians could be intellectual benefactors if they strike rather than sing words he objects to. He criticizes the attachment of certain lyrics to melodies.
Winchester is cited as Virginia’s oldest city. Population figures claim 987 percent American and 2 percent foreign, a schematic demographic note with questionable arithmetic.
The home agent outlines a week of county programs October 14 19 featuring 4-H meetings demonstrations for adults canning contests and the project fair. Events include club meetings clothing demonstrations judging at fairs and an achievement program at Christ Episcopal Church with community participation urged.
A Yugoslav king in exile returns from school in London to assume the throne. The report notes his move amid a roundup of events including speeding West Virginia trucks fined locally and various community activities such as a F. F. A. fair at Stephens City and a Red Cross first aid station dedication by the Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R at Shady Rest near Gore. Federal agents pursue clues in the Mrs Alice Stoll kidnapping case.
Fire in Mexico church set by an enemy band burns peasants inside. Red Cross roll call to open October 22. George M. Whitner, 57, dies in Harrisburg. Will of Luther Brill of Star Tannery probated, estate valued at $100000. Trans Atlantic airplane Columbia completes flight Harbor Grace Newfoundland to London.
Raymond Pickeral aged 25 dies following an appendicitis operation. Pirates win sixth game of the World Series against the Washington Senators. Virginia Real Estate Association meets here October 15 and 16, Virginia State Library Association meets October 14-15, and the League of Virginia Municipalities holds a convention here.
Cyrus M Nossett 67 a former Confederate veteran is dead Ed Mace of Millboro Virginia kills his 15 year old wife as she holds their baby then wounds the mother in law and kills himself Cumberland Valley Railroad officials pleased with local yards after inspection here George Kremer heirs to subdivide property near er fair grounds into building otf
Russell Copeland was found guilty of larceny for taking a number of checks from W. D. Parker's store in Frederick County. Judge Philip Williams imposed a one year sentence. Copeland claimed Parker owed him money and that he held the checks until a settlement was reached, with previous convictions read into the record.
In Rochester a truck fuel theft delayed a fire crew and a thief also took a first aid kit and eight bridge tables from the station. In Corpus Christi Willie Hazel, a Black man, explains drunkenness by hiding in a courtroom after an empty bottle incident. In Sioux City Ruth Bryan Owen praises Danish farm cooperatives noting traceable eggs.
In Chicago the raid on a gambling establishment led to the arrest of Jack Perry and 219 other men found inside. Perry, a bus operator, rented one of the police wagons to transport the group when seven patrol wagons could not move everyone to the station.
In Xenia Ohio railroad engineer Harry M Fisher reported his headlight failed after a hen pheasant flew into the light and shattered the lens. The bird wedged in the reflector and the train continued at reduced speed.
State police raided a liquor shop in Columbia eight times before. They found several jars they believed held liquor and took them to the chief’s office to pour them down the sink. The contents smelled like water, not alcohol.
Mrs. William E. Borah wife of Idaho senator says she avoids political talk leaving discussions to her husband and declines to discuss national affairs with the Women's Republican Club of Moscow.
Chicago Aviators are prohibited from flying low over the Brookfield Zoo after reports of pilots swooping down near the grounds with propeller roars frightening the lions and other animals. The move aims to protect the animals and ensure pilots maintain proper licensing.
Central Press Washington Bureau explains how sanction once meant punishment and how League of Nations diplomats now use sanctions to describe penalties on Italy. The piece clarifies the shift in meaning from punishment to approval or permitment in modern usage.
Movements for moral and diplomatic sanctions against Italy are debated amid talk of shipping bans and boycotts. Analysts in New York warn that inflation and nationalism threaten financial stability as Austria and Hungary side with varied views. The piece notes Germany's coal and chemicals but scarce foodstuffs, while economists call inflation a peril and imply true conservatives are liberals urging reform.
The AFL leaders oppose creating a Labor party, seen as aiding Roosevelt who banks on labor and farm votes. A split could hurt him, yet internal youth pressure may topple the leadership within a year as too reactionary.
Carol Kennedy, an orphan turned social climber, escapes her Connecticut life for New York. She navigates friends, lovers, and career temptations, meeting Ned Banks, Kathy Prentice, and Manfred Morris as she weighs independence against romance and status.
Present and past rainfall data show a 24 hour total ending 8 a m none. October to date 0 60 inches year to date 29 25 inches. Average yearly precipitation 34 61 inches over 22 years. Monthly averages list January 2 35 February 1 94 March 2 81 April 3 16 May 3 88 June 3 60 July 3 39 August 3 35 September 2 43 October 2 90 November 2 51 December 2 30.
The page lists quiz answers: Columbus Day retroactive claim to October 12, 1992 and Discovery Day. global telegraph wire totals of 6,500,000 miles. World War I Armistice signed at General Foch’s headquarters in a railroad coach near Rethondes France at 5 a.m. November 11, 1918.
A hostess notes proper oyster handling. Do not cut oysters with a knife. If oysters are large, fold them over with the provided fork to make them easier to eat.
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