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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1929
Page
6
Lillian Therneton stars in the Sweethearts On Parade act as part of the Barnett Brothers Circus program. The show promises a full, uninterrupted exhibit with a free noon parade and two performances at Winchester on Wednesday, September 25, at 2 and 5 p.m.
Sheriff Pannett answered a late night tip from Mrs. Hutchinson Adams about several gallons of liquor at her home. Her husband pleaded guilty to illegal possession and was fined fifty dollars with jail time suspended. Officers found bay rum on the man and he admitted drinking various homemade beverages.
Police arrest William Shreck of the county on a drunkenness charge and he is held in jail awaiting further action.
Officials report widespread water shortages while many residents show little concern. The issue affects multiple communities with varying access to supplies, prompting calls for conservation and improved distribution.
Henry Cave told a policeman he wanted confinement and treatment for alcoholism and handed over a partly filled moonshine bottle. He was jailed on illegal liquor possession and awaits a court hearing tomorrow. the absence of the justice today hindered full fulfillment of his wish.
Harrisburg September 24 The state began presenting evidence in the first of two trials over the double killing of Della Lyter and John D. Oren. Prosecutors say Crane entered a local hotel on August 3 intent on killing Lyter after finding her with Oren. Defense argues grief and intoxication caused a sudden emotional outburst. Six witnesses testified before the commonwealth rested at noon.
The article notes that automobile drivers who give rides to strangers often have their purses or belongings taken later, highlighting risks faced by drivers who unknowingly assist unknown passengers.
Mexico City dispatch reports 130 killed and hundreds wounded in municipal election clashes across Vera Cruz state. The nephew of presidential candidate Ortiz Rubio reportedly died in a riot in Vera Cruz City amid Sunday voting turmoil.
Mrs Milburne Jones of Washington arrived today and will be the guest of Mr and Mrs RB Brown at their North Loudoun street home.
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