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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
2
A Norfolk Virginian Pilot excerpt reviews Democratic senators aligning with Roosevelt, opposition to the Byrd auto law, and public calls to obey regulations. It notes disputes over trusts funding Roosevelt, praises Mr Flood in Congress, and discusses Panama canal salaries linked to officials in the canal zone.
Congressman H. D. Flood of Virginia criticizes the non-distribution of offices and emoluments tied to the so called republic of Panama. He contends the president elevates a single man and endlessly heaps offices and honors based on caprice. The congressman has offered an amendment in committee and seeks approval.
Socials, upcoming services, elections, and local happenings across Rock Enon and Martinsburg region. Announcements include Children's Day on Sunday at Rock Enon, Democratic primary May 17, 1906, rally at Inwood Park June 14, 1906, and visits from Prof. Line and neighbors. Minor frost impact reported with fruit prospects intact.
Newport News Herald reports the Flood amendment to curb one man dominance in Panama policy. It bars salaries for ministers or ambassadors who draw any government emolument, targeting Magoon titled lord of many posts and canal governor with combined pay near 621,000.
A testimonial from George W. Taylor, carpenter, praises Dean’s Ointment as the cheapest cure for itching hemorrhoids and other skin eruptions. He reports relief after using a box from Franck Baker & Son and calls it the best ointment in existence. For sale by all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. is sole U S agents. beware of substitutions.
Mrs Nora Garvin and her son Lynwood spent Monday evening with Mrs Chae Jones at her home in a friendly social call.
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