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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary note states that Senator Daniel cannot be nominated and that his supporters oppose facing Bryan, labeling the plan a mined scheme to defeat Bryan. The text remains incomplete with core names and intent indicated.
A satirical column accuses Senator Steve Elkins of negotiating the marriage of his daughter to a European nobleman. It mocks the deal as a sordid but common aristocratic exchange and suggests American heiresses are sold to foreign nobles amid tariffs and policy strains.
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports Judge Mann leads in Nottoway political hopes amid talk of Speaker Byrd possibly running for governor in 1913. Attorney General Anderson plans another term, facing Judge Samuel W. Williams, while Lieutenant Governor Ellyson is expected to seek reelection.
The Richmond News Leader criticizes Willie's latest stunt as a showy display to keep his name in the public eye. It attacks his shifting affiliations among Democrats Republicans Independents and socialists and questions the value of his influence.
In St. Petersburg two lieut generals, Smirnoff and Fock, dueled in a riding school amid army officers and socialites. Four shots fired left Smirnoff with a potentially fatal abdomen wound. The duel arose from Smirnoff's criticisms of Fock at Port Arthur, with Fock reportedly planning more duels. The piece contrasts Russian practice with American bans on dueling for military and government personnel.
Governor Swanson appoints Dr B P Latane of Winchester to the Virginia State Board of Health. Latane, a young physician with tuberculosis specialty, is praised for his training, energy, and expertise. The appointment is presented as a high tribute to his professional standing.
Fragmentary phrase appears to discuss training for a career of idle activity and value to humanity. No clear individuals, organizations, or places are identifiable from the readable text.
George Woogs of Winchester Virginia says after five years itching piles are cured by Doan's Ointment with no recurrence. He bought it at Franck Bakers drug store and one application stopped itching. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
A Chicago advertiser touts Cooper's New Discovery as a cure that expels internal parasites and tones the stomach, claiming improved health. A parent reports his daughter Jessie Birasil benefited, with the remedy ending a tapeworm and restoring appetite and vitality, endorsing it for general poor health.
Public auction will be held at the County Courthouse in Winchester Virginia on April 11 19us at 11 a.m. by Shirley Cartsr trustee pursuant to three trust deeds dating June 19 1906 July 23 1906 and Sept 14 1907 in favor of debt holders. The property includes a large 370 by 80 foot parcel fronting Highbrand Avenue and Kern Street with a two story frame building and multiple subdividable lots offered as a whole or in parts with terms one third cash and the balance via two bonds at 6 percent due one and two years after date.
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