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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
4
The piece frames Taft and Bryan as starkly opposed forces in public concern. It portrays Taft as responsive to party power and wealth, while Bryan is described as honest, courageous, and devoted to the people’s real interests. It emphasizes a sharp moral gulf between the two leaders and their factions.
The piece reports Cannon denying jokes about Bryan and notes Bryan’s invitation to a serious showdown. It questions Cannon’s millions earned on a five thousand dollar salary and cites Taft Sherman and congressional anger at tariff removal for wood pulp and white paper. The text discusses whether the people rule and the influence of paper manufacturers on Cannon’s actions.
Pennsylvania bankers representing two million dollars in defense funds urge support for financial protection amid pending legal actions. Leaders cite stability for local credit institutions and regional economic recovery as key outcomes of backing the fund.
In Bedford Springs discussions focus on guarantees of deposits and their efficacy. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes skeptically that even if guarantees exist they may not reassure all depositors. The Virginian-Pilot cites Pittsburg incidents as a cautionary example for Pennsylvania bank customers.
A Richmond Times Dispatch excerpt touts Virginia autumn beauty and urges residents to embrace Richmond while extolling Winchester as the fairest destination with sunlit splendor and sweet women. It contrasts other cities with vivid, colorful phrasing.
Special Officer John Massey arrested a Greek candy and soda water manager on North Main Street for selling soda water on Sunday. Proprietor D. K. Rascalopoulos was arraigned before Justice Wilson and fined five dollars. He claimed only colored water was sold, but evidence suggested otherwise.
W. S. Horner of Winchester Virginia reports severe kidney pain and irregular secretions improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He states a short course corrected the difficulty and he now recommends the remedy. Sold by Baker's drug store and all dealers. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Harry Parsons led a solo effort to raise funds for the large arch at Main and Cort streets. He gathered most subscriptions today and hopes to collect the remaining pledges by tomorrow. His perseverance and public spirit earned praise from many residents.
Mrs. Robert Mocpe of Martinsburg is visiting relatives in this city for a week, according to the Star.
Rev George Bowers of Winchester and Rev John Bowers officiated at the marriage of Miss Sarah Leila Bowers to Dr Charles C Grove in Calvary Lutheran Church Baltimore. Bride mother Matilda Bowers gave her away. ushers included Harry Reindollar and others. Best man Dr Luther Pascal Bowers and maid of honor Miss Dickinson. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Salem Virginia where Grove teaches astronomy at Roanoke College.
The United States Marine Corps baseball team from Washington was routed 23 to 0 by locals at Reservoir Park Saturday afternoon. Feiser pitched for the locals, while Bell gave up thirty-one hits and twenty-three runs. Curly Brown hit a homer, and Feiser Gy McDonald Duggan and Sentzal added doubles. Batteries Winchester Feiser Mabry Marines Bell Meager.
In Inwood West Virginia Rozel Kern the 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs William Kern died of tuberculosis He had been ill about one year and became critical recently The funeral was held at the family home and the body was sent to Welltown Frederick county for interment
Mrs Amelia Hart, about eighty, was found dead in bed Friday morning at her sister Mrs H M Fagan’s home in Luray. Doctors said death occurred early night from heart disease. She was aunt of George W Haines of this city, who attended the funeral.
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in worst stages and, if taken in time, will effect a cure, according to Franck Barker & Son.
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