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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
2
A Times Star report depicting an old woman drew Irish slur complaints. The editor clarifies he admires Irish citizens and aims for fair coverage, noting occasional taste differences in humor while upholding respect for Irish identity.
C R Hooff of the First National Bank of Alexandria says if a proposed state tax on bank deposits is upheld, the bank will pay the tax on deposits. The piece explains the law’s intent, how deposits may be taxed, and how deductions for debts pursue, with advisers urging proper schedules and caution against attempting to evade the tax by leaving the state.
Virginia delegation presses Governor Tyler to order a special election for the Fourth Virginia district seat. Senators support the move but Tyler is unsure amid opinion split. Potential nominees include Judge William H. Mann Osa D. Watkins Major Francis R. Lassiter R G Southall and Thomas N. Williams.
The board has not filled any commissioners of tax valuation yet and plans to start work immediately. Many applications have been received. The first assignment by any officer could trigger a Supreme Court case to test the law’s validity.
A special dispatch reports the Boers defeated the English in a best two of three match. English play struggled against well entrenched kopjes and many tees, allowing the Boer commander to secure a humorous triumph.
John Westerfelt his wife and six year old daughter perished when their old dilapidated house burned to ashes near Chaffin's Bluff seven miles from Richmond. The 12 year old son survived miraculously. Westerfelt was a New Jersey farmer operating a small plot.
United States Circuit Court for the eastern district of Virginia considers a decree to sell Berkeley the historic Harrison home in Charles City County. The estate carries three mortgages totaling a large sum.
Dainty and beautiful embroideries exit via processor in Swiss Namsook and ambri cs to suit weight of white goods. Prices are reasonable and new piques with cards welts figures and open work stripes lead the season. Percales feature fresh colors and patterns, with prices kept steady from last year.
Henry Baetjer and Co announces the Academy will establish a permanent Business Department with a Commercial and Stenographic course modeled after Rogers Williams College in Rochester. The program includes Commercial Law, Arithmetic, Penmanship, English Grammar, Correspondence, Bookkeeping, and Orthography, plus shorthand and typewriting with performance standards. Special students may attend day or night with $4 monthly tuition.
Public auction of furniture and household goods to be sold in front of the Court House on March 15 at eleven o clock in the morning. Items may be bought privately before March 15 at the seller's residence Mrs L T Moors 112 Peyton St.
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