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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1923

Page

3

Nation Looks to Prohibition Conference for Policy Support

Washington views a federal state cooperation push on prohibition immigration narcotics and other laws as officials convene to discuss enforcement and future plans. Speakers include Senator Borah Louis Marshall and Rev Zahniser. Princeton undergraduates in Washington urged Wilson to attend citizenship conference.

Washington Codfort Pricin Pedote Fred B. Smith New York Zahniser Pittsburg Borah Idaho Louis Marshall Wilson Princeton Woodrow Wilson

Gov Pinchot's Prohibition Role Denounced by Ken

Harry J. Auten of Kansas in Washington urged Pennsylvania to exhaust state resources to enforce the Volstead act before appealing to the President. Auten warned Philadelphia bootleggers and pressed for strong local action, while noting a meeting with President Coolidge and opposing Pinchot's plan to place enforcement under federal control.

Washington Pinchot Pennsylvania Harry J. Ken Kansas Isylvania Allen Pincchot Coolidge Philadelphia Auten Tle

Prohibition Prosecution Split Between Departments

A fragment notes the belief that enforcement authority under dry laws shifts from one department to another as prosecutions for violations move between agencies. The passage hints at jurisdictional handoffs in enforcing Prohibition statutes.

Byrd and Paul Debate Highway Financing Plan

Senator Byrd argued for using gasoline tax revenue to fund highway work under a pay-as-you-go system, estimating 20 000 dollars per mile for construction and 500 dollars per mile for maintenance, with a seven year timeframe. Captain Paul warned against massive bond issues, citing Rockingham County costs and long term interest, urging patience and economical use of funds to avoid heavy debt and interest.

Senastor Byrd Virginia Byrd Capt. Paul Keezell Hoover George N. Conrad Conrad Godlrick Rockingham Paul Rockingham County Capt Bona

Bond issue discharged amid ceaseless interest charges

A bond issue is discharged while still accumulating ongoing interest costs. The notice notes perpetual charges attached to the issue, suggesting financial and legal steps may follow to resolve the obligation.

Confederate Veteran Sons Plan a Reunion in Richmond

A committee from the Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson camps of the Sons of Confederate Veterans has arranged a second brigade reunion for November 24 in Richmond. An expected attendance is at least 1,300 with a Confederate ball featuring ante-bellum costumes. No national commander in chief or state commander will attend.

Richmond Robert E. Lee Stonewall

Virginia Baptists to mark centenary general association

Warrenton October 15 Baptists of Virginia plan the 100th anniversary of their general association from November 12 to 16. Virginia white Baptists rose from 40 000 in 1823 to 60 000 in 1872 and 207 915 white plus 272 085 colored Baptists in 1922 total about 480 000. The 1920s fundraising exceeded seven million dollars for missions and other aims, with more than five million paid toward pledges in under four years. Marriage fee approved for Carl Burgess and Miss Ella Grimsley of Warrenton.

Warrenton Virginia General Association Richmond Carl Burgess Ella, Grimsley

Virginia Assembly Prepares Near Hundred Bills Oct. 15

In Richmond Virginia on October 15 the state assembly readies nearly one hundred bills for next session. It includes constitutional amendments and various measures drafted for consideration by lawmakers.

Richmond

Legislative Reference Bureau Proposes Government Simplification

The amendments from the commission on simplification of government would align fiscal and appropriation years with state standards. Counties must adjust their operations accordingly and tax collection methods are under discussion as four property tax tickets exist per taxpayer and taxes are payable at different times.

Legislative Reference Buréau Commission

Appeals to U S to assist making peace in Europe

David Lloyd George urged the United States to help Europe achieve peace during a speech in Minneapolis at a Civic and Commerce luncheon. He emphasized America's moral authority and past sacrifices in World War I and urged US involvement to influence the postwar order.

U. S Europe Minneapolis United States David Lloyd George Canada Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association As&ts

Lloyd George Address Praises Peace Efforts In Northwest

A formal public function welcomed Lloyd George with crowds at the station and on city streets. He urged not forgetting the nation’s role in peace and announced future travels from St Paul to Mooseheart and Chicago with a luncheon at the Minnesota Club attended by state and national leaders.

St. Paul Minnesota Club Mooseheart Ill Chicago Lloyd George American Northwest Press Minnesota R. A. Nestos North Dakota Henrik Shipstead Magnus Johnson Frank B. Kellogg Walter H. Newton

General Ja Oglethorpe’s Body Remains in England

London Oct 16 AP reports Dr Thornwell Jagops withdrew a request to transport General James Oglethorpe founder of Georgia to the proposed shrine on the University of Atlanta campus. English sentiment influenced the decision.

London Thornwell Jagops Oglethorpe Ja Oglethorpe Georgia The University In Atlanta

Dry Lawyer Comments on Pinchot Plan

Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League of America arrived in New York from Washington to critique Governor Pinchot’s proposal to place the prohibition unit under the President. He argues this move would not remove politics and would shift responsibility, aiding enforcement by clarifying who is to be praised or blamed.

Associated Press New York Wayne B. Wheeler Anti- Saloon League of American Washington Pinchot Itics Civil Service

Local Capital Incorporates To Keep Gas Lower

Local leaders form the Penn Gas and Oil Company, Incorporated, to sell and distribute gasoline at lower prices. The firm buys land on the Valley Turnpike near Mr William R Hillyard for a filling station, with stock already subscribed. Officers include William P. Massey president Delmar Robinson vice president Lawrence Hollis treasurer Ralph Rosenberger secretary and E W Collis sales manager.

The Penn Gas and Oil Company, Incorporated Wiliam R. ‘Hillyard Valley Turnpike Richmond State Corporation Commission Carson Citizen's Committee William P. Massey Delmar Robinson Lawrence Hollis Ralph Rosenberger E. W. Collis

Local Wholesale Prices Reported For Market Commodities

The copy lists wholesale values for Wheat Flour Eggs Butter Hens under and over four pounds Roosters Creamery Butter and related items. Also shown are prices for Corn Meal Cotton Seed Meal Hogs and miscellaneous grain and feed products.

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Local Retail Markets Report Mixed Prices and Items

Market notes show uneven pricing on basic goods with scattered items like flour bran and corn. Fragmentary figures indicate small price points and stock details across the region.

Market Dips After Early Gains Amid General Downturn

An Op-ORK report notes the stock market showed an upward trend at first but soon reversed as rails and steel shares hit new lows. Evidence of forced liquidation emerged with several standard issues canceled after early gains of 1 to 3 points. Tobacco stocks led some strength while overall control remained with the bears. Call money opened around 4.5 percent.

Eer Yeterday

Buying for Emmert's air display in New York stores

Mr alone a paral for the Stores in Chester and Mburg is how in New York purchases to add to the air display in their stores.

Chester M Burg New York

Winchester election writ announces voting places on November 6 1923

Adam Forney city sheriff of Winchester notifies the public of a writ ordering an election. Voting will occur at multiple Winchester locations between sunrise and sunset on November 6 1923. The notice is dated September 11 1923 in the city seal.

Adam Forney Winchester Adam i

That Silent Voice

Brockville Recorder laments the limits of science to enhance moral conscience while noting science can magnify the human voice but cannot improve inner guidance.

Brockville (Ont

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