21 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1928
Page
1
A quota of 1100 is issued amid pestilence reports in hurricane damaged regions. Authorities warn that disease spread may intensify as recovery efforts continue and aid distribution faces constraints.
Over 40,000 in Porto Rico and 15,000 families in Florida need urgent aid as breakdowns render races indistinguishable. Preliminary estimates are too low, signaling widespread deprivation and imminent hardship.
Oklahoma City report on Governor Smith addressing a 10,000 seat Coliseum crowd. He attacks religious campaigning, defends New York record, targets Owen and Willebrandt, and warns against religious voting as unfit citizenry. Ferris predicts Smith victory in Oklahoma.
A Washington telegram from John Barton Payne national Chairman sets a local quota of 1100 for relief efforts after sea storms in Porto Rico and Florida. It describes 400000 destitute in Porto Rico and 15000 Florida families needing aid with a minimum relief fund of five million dollars.
The American Red Cross urged at least 5 million dollars for hurricane victims in Florida Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands citing 400 000 destitute Porto Ricans and 15 000 Florida families needing aid. Ground crews warn of disease and burying the dead forces authorities to act quickly amid heavy tolls.
Addressed religious intolerance and whispering campaign last night. Horace A. Mann accused Smith of directing anti Catholic material while Hoover stayed silent on the exchange. Senator Robinson rebutted charges and Pressed on farm price claims tied to Hoover's wartime actions.
Henry Morgenthau praises Governor Smith as a great leader and asserts prosperity rests on the Federal Reserve Act and financial security. He criticizes Republican claims, cites Wilson's currency reform, and notes Fed support for war finance and postwar growth while detailing transportation spending and road programs.
Garland Hansbrough probate in Corporation Court states his property goes to widow Mildred M. Hansbrough for life or until remarrying, then to children Margaret and Samuel Scott Hansbrough. The 1914 will and 1917 codicil were in the testator's handwriting, witnessed by Lv. Athey and Mary Bowly. Shenandoah Valley National Bank named executor with bond of 125 009. widow also guardian of the two children.
Massey brothers offer a Trescott apple grader for sale. Equipment appears in listed notice with basic seller details and price features.
Virginia Supreme Court denies former Senator Allen mandamus to force Governor Byrd to appoint two additional justices to the State Supreme Court of Appeals. The court says filling vacancies is not a ministerial function and remains executive discretion, with assembly to elect the two judges next session.
James Monk Long of Martinsburg West Virginia admits to starting twelve fires in the city within eight months. He rode out on a fire truck to the alarms and confessed after being under suspicion at the fire station. The fires damaged property valued around 220000 dollars and he faces a long prison term if convicted.
Secretary H B Faroat informs Winchester Virginia chamber leader Andrew Bell that westbound train No 53 must be timed to connect with No 10 to preserve mail and connections. No 53 earnings fall short of costs while other Harpers Ferry to Strasburg routes average higher, yet winter schedule maintains valley connections.
The body of Edith Woore of Martinsburg was interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery after funeral services. Fred Walsh of Miami was jailed on murder suspicion following a roadside incident in which Mrs Woore was found gravely injured and Walsh attempted to move a body into the weeds. Police reports allege Mrs Woore was beaten and bleeding from a skull fracture, with witnesses and records tracing a trail of blood to an apartment and a motor car used to transfer her.
Judge Philip Williams of Winchester will address the Community League in Albin on The Principles of the U S Constitution. Meeting at the schoolhouse starts at 8 15 p m after a 7 15 p m business session. Citizens of Winchester and the county invited.
Sunset Lodge on Front Royal Winchester Pike invites guests to enjoy chicken dinners afternoon teas and lunches. The lodge is available for private dances dinners card parties and more appointments via Front Royal 142F17 or Violet Collins Mer.
Laundry advertises powerful cleansing service promising bright results. Short note highlights quick turnaround and steam washing as the key feature.
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