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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
4
A Danville Register note questions a local arrest for giving whiskey to a friend as a supposed misuse of the Byrd liquor law. The piece suggests the prosecution is ridiculous and likely to be reversed on appeal, warning that broad enforcement could prompt repeal of the entire statute.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch notes Hon. Harry St. George Tucker has begun his campaign for the Virginia governorship. Known as a capable constitutional lawyer, he led the Jamestown Exposition presidency and is praised for steady work under discouraging circumstances. Supporters rally to his bid as a memorable statewide campaign.
A collection of satirical notes from the era touches on Davis in Washington and Senate moves, Prince Helie de Sagan’s Europe voyage, McCarren’s New York convention ouster, Harrisburg’s intoxicated turnout policy, a Chicago burglar’s union concern, and Foraker’s Taft alignment with speculative comments on party factions.
A historical note on Virginias population drain from 1700 to 1908. It cites Who’s Who in America 1908-09 listing 429 Virginians with 200 living outside Virginia, and the 1900 census showing 589000 Virginiaborn residents living in other states. The piece argues the exodus affected both white and colored populations and the intellectual class.
The Richmond Times Dispatch argues Virginia should concentrate effort on retaining residents and attracting newcomers. It urges developing public roads and schools as the first step to stop outflow, then leveraging resources like land, forests, and coast waters for industry and trade.
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