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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
4
The Star praises Mr Hable for opening season attractions at the Auditorium following Miss Henrietta Crossman in Mistress Nell. The Sousa program last night impresses, with expectations he will distinguish the playhouse despite its cramped conditions.
The campaign shows the GOP in disarray as the dummy candidate trembles under the President. Hitchcock, the Republican chairman, is blamed for failure while Roosevelt emits pressure symbols, and democracy advances to a sweeping victory.
The piece labels Roosevelt’s nomination tactics as unconstitutional and dictatorial, accusing the president of using federal power to push Taft. It argues the methods resemble a Diaz-style steamroller and warn the United States must not Mexicanize its government.
The piece taunts the President for perceived ego and policy aims while questioning support for Bryan and speculation on Roosevelt’s end of term. It imagines political theater and warns of continued reform roars under Taft and Sherman, with Standard 611 cited.
Sandy Bakers ball team defeated Richmond the pennant winners of the Virginia League in Virginia's capital. The victory brings Winchester more recognition than years of public press. A public banquet by Winchester rooters is urged to honor Baker and his gallant team.
Sept 23 Brucetown items report Smithey slip and fall with a broken can causing a deep wrist cut. Lydia Timberlake remains bedbound after a long illness. Miss Margaret Huyett of Brucetown wed Mr Bairstow in Washington on Sept 22 and will live there. Rev H V Wheeler returns from a Darkesville WV protracted meeting.
Rev La Fox of Front Royal will occupy Macedonia church for a regular appointment on Sunday September 27 at 3 p m. Several local residents are mentioned visiting relatives and improving homes in Armel and nearby communities including Miss Bertha Elkins and Mr G W Haymaker.
Congressman James Hay announces public speaking events in Clarke county with stops at White Post Millwood Berryville and Pierce s. Citizens urged to attend with emphasis on campaign support and women encouraged to participate. Hay to speak in Winchester and Frederick counties.
Middletown notes report Rev J P Stump will begin a protracted meeting at Hites Chapel Sunday evening. Several locals are noted traveling or visiting relatives including the Ridings returning to Philadelphia and Mrs McCune Rogers and Margaret heading to Pittsburgh. Others visiting family or traveling to Chicago are listed among the small town notices.
Ashlin White of Gerrards town West Virginia resigns from Smithfield Presbyterian Church amid heavy duties. Presbytery weighs forming a new field combining Clearbrook Smithfield and Beulah and placing a young single man in charge.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports illness relief after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He says after five bottles of the product he passed a rigid life insurance examination and credits the treatment with curing his back ache and kidney and bladder troubles. Franck Baker & Son.
Mr Wickham Byrd has spent the summer at Ed- farm enjoying a quiet retreat. Details of his activities and travel are limited in the available text.
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