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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
4
The Winchester Virginia Evening Star states it will not accept ads unless proved legitimate avoiding wildcat mining schemes and fake stock promotions. Ads from bonafide advertisers will be prioritized as space is valuable.
The News Item established in 1895 merged with the Evening Star in 1907. The Star became the sole daily newspaper in Winona with a circulation exceeding 8 600. Subscription rates are listed for annual monthly and quarterly prepaid plans.
The piece argues that major interests backing Republican parties hold sway over elections. It says even if Bryan won many Taft states and a Democratic governor, the Electoral College and popular vote would still favor the opposition. The author claims these groups remain overwhelmingly powerful.
The speaker accuses the Republican party of intent behind a platform plank on the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments. He questions whether the move was sincere or a tactic to capture black votes, arguing it would not threaten Southern representation.
The Richmond Tattocrats propose forming an independent party aligned with Republican policy, while Hearst organizes a separate independent party. The Democratic city party should block Tattocrat participation in Democratic primaries and in nominating candidates for state and municipal offices.
An editorial in the Staunton Dispatch argues for a macadam road from Staunton to Richmond. It contends a good road would draw automobile tourists and boost valley prosperity.
The Valley turnpike improvements will create one of the finest highways in the country and link with a Hagerstown to Winchester pike to form a direct road from Hagerstown to Staunton. Extending to Richmond, it will attract more tourists to the Shenandoah Valley.
The article reviews Mr. Speaker Byrd’s June speech arguing the Democratic platform should center on one issue. He urges avoiding many issues and endorsing tariff reform as the sole issue to unite Democrats and attract Republicans.
Dr J S De jarnette, superintendent, and director Scott H Hansbrough receive praise for running the Staunton hospital. With over 1100 patients and 1300 inmates total, the asylum is noted for personal attention to each patient and the directors' unselfish, charitable service to Virginia.
Mr. C A Boyce of the Richmond Times Dispatch has stepped down from the Democratic Executive Committee of Richmond. He is described as an accomplished newspaper man and one of the state’s shrewdest politicians, whose quiet influence has benefitted the party.
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A humorous reminiscence centers on Uncle Joe recounting the ancient sexton tale. He describes a church scene where a sexton beckons attendees to seats, a boy imitates him, and a policeman intervenes leading to gentle laughter and a lasting sense of shared memory.
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