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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
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The Roanoke conven tion speech by Congressman flood draws praise as gem like oratory. Wood is praised as brainy while Jerome of New York is labeled a fakir for asserting that dice wagers at a dollar are not gambling. He is noted for raids on New York gambling houses and the puzzling distinction between card betting and dice betting.
A New York broker kills himself after losses in cotton amid plans to marry. The event saddles his fiancée with stigma, as he hid his financial ruin and ignored her feelings, choosing suicide over facing poverty and truth. The piece criticizes self pity and warns of the harm to loved ones.
The piece argues against the anti injunction plank, calling injunctions an ancient useful court tool. It describes writs as swift flexible remedies meeting emergencies and restraining offenses where damages are inadequate, emphasizing the chancellor’s conscience and preventive power.
The article argues that courts of equity remain a just remedy and warns against curtailing their powers. It recalls Taft’s past injunctions and criticizes Roosevelt’s anti injunction stance, stressing that appellate courts should still be trusted and that statutory limits would be dangerous. It notes Roosevelt’s urgency in dictating anti injunction planks reflects a broader critique of judicial careers.
The Virginia Circular No. 1 from the Agricultural Experiment Station notes sugar beets may be grown profitably only as stock feed in Tidewater and lower Piedmont, with potential in the Valley and southwest. Blacksburg yields 13 tons per acre at 12 percent sugar. two to three seasons needed to confirm viability. Farmers in western Virginia urged to trial only one eighth acre, as beets serve as strong stock feed.
George Wise stood trial in Moorefield West Virginia for murder after shooting a suitor at his daughter’s home when warned to stop visiting. Prosecutors Zimmerman and McCauley lead the case with John J. Cornwell aiding the prosecution. Defense counsel included H B Gilkeson Dailey and Gambig. The trial is expected to span several days with numerous witnesses summoned.
Dr and Mrs Gray McAllister and their little son are visiting Mrs McAllister's parents Mr and Mrs I W Russell on Amherst street.
Ledger line items show assets liabilities and deposits including due from banks and cash items as of May 22 1908. Cashier Lee R Grim attests to the accuracy with directors M Baker William M Atkinson E Holmes Boyd and notary Hersert S Larrick.
Stockholders of the Johannesburg Ice Manufacturing and Cold Storage Company call a general meeting at Hotel Evans Winchester Va on June 25 1908 at 1230 AM to revoke the power of attorney given to James B Raby and grant a new power of attorney to Woodrow Campbell Tabb, manage the company, and discuss financing and other business.
The city sets tax rates for land agents laundries livery stables merchants mercantile agencies and manufactured articles with specific license taxes. Rates vary by business type from twenty to fifty dollars and structures reference the 1905 state tax law as guidance. The ordinance notes continuation of provisions for further sections.
Rear Admiral W S Cowles designated by the President as special navy representative for the Quebec visit of the Prince of Wales aboard the Indomitable. Cowles, chief of the Bureau of Equipment and brother in law to the President, will sail on the New Hampshire from New York June 30 to attend Champlain landing anniversary events July 22 to 29.
White Hall Virginia June 18 reports the stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Henryro amp Green Spring bringing a fine little boy. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely.
Public auction to be held at the Winchester courthouse at 11 o clock on Saturday June 20 1908 for a 36 acre limestone farm owned by the late George W Brent. Land near Stephenson with dwelling outbuildings water fruit and locust posts. One third cash with two equal annual installments and interest, two bonds due in one and two years secured by deed of trust. Purchaser may pay full cash. Ex or Geo W Brent dec d and auctioneers. 4-21-4w
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