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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1924
Page
2
In a Charleston speech John W. Davis assails G o P strategy and notes Western farmers facing foreclosures or losses. He predicts a Democratic triumph, denounces political scare tactics and pledges honest government without “federal meddling” in the nation’s farms and economy.
Lexington September 27 The campaign over a 75 million dollar Kentucky road bond proposal splits supporters and opponents, betting 50 million for roads and 25 million for state institutions. Gov William J Fields leads the drive arguing it will lift Kentucky out of the mud, though funding estimates and total debt are debated. The plan relies on existing gasoline taxes and auto taxes, with bond repayment from license fees and ad valorem taxes, while critics say the road program will not fully realize the intended primary system. State highway engineer Joseph S Boggs cites uncertainty about cost and completion.
Fragmentary text questions a state bond issue and pay-as-you-go plan. It mentions a $50,000,000 amount and timing of expenditures with unclear references to enemies and supporters.
Richmond Virginia set for September 29 conference to plan statewide observance of Virginia Apple Week October 31 to November 6. Attendees include apple growers Virginia State Chamber of Commerce and various statewide groups. 15000 posters and 10000 cook books prepared to promote Virginia apples to residents and tourists.
An irregular promotional note touts Triumph Pills as safe and dependable in proper cases. It mentions relief and a free write for particulars, with an illegible Milwaukee, Wisconsin address and references to sources not clearly identified.
Joseph M. Steele of the Law Enforcement League called the telegram accusing office holders of political corruption a very foolish move. The telegram urged President Coolidge to influence Mayor Kendrick over Brig. Gen. Butter as Public Safety Director. Coolidge asked Attorney General Stone to review the charges and suggested no one confer with him soon. Butler remains convalescent and expected back at his office Monday.
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