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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
The Star promotes the Seventh District Educational Conference in Virginia noting strong local backing from Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley. Educators express confidence in a higher and broader state education standard and welcome leaders who will inspire and guide progress.
In Richmond William Jennings Bryan said he bears warm friendship for Senator John W Daniel and holds him in high regard. He noted their long friendship and mutual respect despite some policy disagreements, emphasizing Democratic unity and cordial personal relations.
Prince Helie de Sagan, cousin of Boni de Castellane, chased across America by reporters after following Anna Gould, Boni’s ex wife, seeking to join the Gould fortune. He admitted his identity in New York but denied being engaged to Madame Gould, who may not wed him.
The Richmond Journal argues that Senator Daniel is not the master of Virginia Democrats. It contends the party should be guided by constituents and the convention seated for Bryan, warning against allowing personal inclinations to override the expressed will of the state electorate.
A sequence of robberies reported in the western area as thieves break into stores. A gun and trigger are described, with a burglar entering a building during an absence and using a key to open a door. A corded alarm would be triggered by a shot, and local observers noted multiple suspects and a later meeting discussing methods and new ideas.
The Juniors baseball team led by Captain Swanson defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 11 to 9 on Tuesday afternoon at the fairgrounds. The Juniors entered determined to win and delivered a strong performance to secure the victory.
Miss Katie Brewer of Boyce Virginia visits relatives near Charles Town and Hagerstown. She spends Saturday afternoon in Charles Town and Thursday with Mrs Baker, plans a short stay with relatives in Hagerstown.
A Missouri man recalls collapsing at fifty from excessive drinking and years of crutch aided life. He details swelling feet a withered arm and clenched fingers, drinking six coffee servings daily. After his wife used Pestum and premium coffee, his health improved remarkably and he regained movement and strength.
A Japanese clerk writes a self deprecating plea to a potential employer seeking a clerical position and training in bookkeeping. The narrative includes a ship company dispute, a courier from Yokohama, and a poignant letter home describing a brother’s grave illness and existential reflections during travel.
A wounded major near recovery shows improvement as rheumatism shifts to his left leg. The doctor reports one half of that leg is wooden from a prior war injury. The exchange notes relief and optimism about his return home.
Mr and Mrs George Mauzy hosted a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs Maria Sargeant on March 20 near Siler. The 80 year old guest of honor, a former Miss Gille from Hampshire County, remains active, often riding or walking long distances. Attending were family and neighbors from Siler Greenspring Gerrardstown and Cedar Grove, with music and recitations, then guests departed wishing further birthdays for Mrs Sargeant.
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