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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
2
The candidate announces renomination for the office of Commissioner of the Revenue in the city subject to a Democratic primary. If elected, they pledge faithful performance of duties attached to the office.
The Virginia House defeated a child labor bill. Petersburg’s Mrs. O L Benson attempted suicide unsuccessfully. Roanoke saw two suicide attempts by Frank Jackson, ex-insurance agent. Doddridge County West Virginia reports a murder suicide by Lafe Yerkey. Bluefield liquor licenses denied foreshadowing a dry town. Coal land sale in Braxton County and saloon license shifts in Bluefield are noted. Multiple regional incidents include theft findings, rail accidents, and a series of church notices and local events.
Mayor R. T. Bart urges immediate compliance with the mosquito control ordinance, noting Saturday the 15th as enforcement day. He warns that surviving winter mosquitoes are active and rains have raised water in cellars, creating a favorable environment for breeding. He stresses cellar treatment for public health and sanitation.
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