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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1924
Page
10
Duchess of Atholl and Viscountess Rhondda delivered addresses as Westminster hosted an advertising luncheon for overseas women. The event featured speakers on ad rates, promotional strategies, and the role of advertising in society, with attendees from various regions and organizations.
Grand Jury meeting today to hear fifteen cases. The report mentions Dr Wil Phelps and ties to Virginia, noting Washington family history in Alexandria and connections to Mount Vernon.
Reported rumors suggest Dniester region talks may dissolve the Little Entente unity. Officials deny the claim and urge restraint amid tense regional tensions.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled note with scattered phrases about Italy uniting Britain and France. The legible elements include references to Browning, a shotgun, and stray names, but the passage lacks coherent facts or a clear news event to summarize.
William Tatles, 42, of Rockville, was thrown from horse and struck by a train near Melvale when the animal balked at approaching cars. He sustained a compound fracture of the right leg and other injuries and was taken to a local hospital. His nephew William Anderson was unhurt.
Clarksburg authorities announce extensive preparations for a Davis notification amid ongoing telegraph company cooperation. The plan includes adding five operators from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and expanding clay wire and room capacity to meet Periphoo requirements.
An alleged burglar dies in Orange Virginia jail after confinement following a night of alleged assault and torture while awaiting charges tied to a barbourville burglary and a separate case of transporting an 11 year old girl. The man, captured after a lengthy manhunt, faced charges including breaking into St Marys Cathedral and robbing the orphans alms box.
News notes plans to build a 190 by 200 foot armory on Brookville pike near Baltimore and Ohio road for the Maryland National Guard with a September 1 start. The cost is about 365900 funded partly by Kensington and county authorities as part of a state roads and public works effort. Local civic items include a garden party fund-raiser for Montgomery General Hospital and various church and community activities in Silver Spring, Kensington and Rockville.
A blaze at Branswell city theater last night drove about 2 000 Virginia guards and townspeople from the cinema. The fire damaged the armature, blackened the exterior, and burned the auditorium to a roaring mass. Firefighters battled the flames for hours as the audience evacuated via rear exits. Injuries were reported, including a theater worker burned, with investigation into the cause continuing.
An inventor, linked to Bellevue Hospital, died as reports say his heart treatment device showed therapeutic value. Officials note his machine targeted rheumatism and heart patients, with claims of numerous cures.
An all night police chase ended with the capture of a murderer. The suspect, linked to a night of threats, was taken to trial after police found him near Glenwood Well. Details describe a tense pursuit and a near-fatal shooting incident prompting the arrest.
A July wreck in Wilson County involved two cars colliding head on. Five people were injured and one is reported to die. Misa Ida Bardin is critically hurt and not expected to recover. Elton Moore Henry Newsome and C Misar were among occupants in the other vehicle. The crash occurred near Richly Cut Hoth residence.
A child aged one in Wilmington slept and rolled from an open second floor window to the sidewalk, suffering a head bruise but no serious injuries. In a separate accident, Sinclair of Pasquotank and Beth Otfunbon of Wilmington remain hospitalized after an automobile rollover on the State highway near here. Judge Sin bor sustained several broken ribs and other injuries.
In Shepherdstown district a proposed bond to build one high school was defeated in a special election. Voter turnout was light with a narrow margin and the result was reported by Charles Town WeV to Washington Post wire service.
Lyon Park will celebrate the opening of its children's playground today with a program including games and amusements. Organizers hope to add an instructor for children and plan activities tied to local organizations and community groups.
A West Virginia train crested a broken bridge near Bemis yesterday, killing 28 year old conductor Infor by th and injuring several others. The accident left the victim crushed between the engine and the bridge abutment with non fatal injuries reported for the others.
Two workers at Keystone Timestone Company in Millville were killed when Painter’s car overturned on Harpers Ferry road near Charlee Town about 3 miles east. Painter 49 night watchman and Dillon 24 employee died after being found 30 to 40 feet from the wreck. They were natives of Kuttersen county and left behind wives and several children.
A vintage ad describes Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for tired aching feet, bunions, and stinging pains. It promotes quick relief from soreness and mentions widespread availability and a price of 10 cents per package. The copy evokes early 20th century language and product placement.
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