Tidewater explorers and Virginia love in valley pageant
A fragmented account recalls Virginia history and legends surrounding the Valley of Virginia. It mentions Knights of the Golden Horse, Princess Shenandoah, Prince Tidewater, and the arrival of colonial dames amid a ceremonial tableau linked to Tidewater lore and a later Quaker procession.
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Spottswood
Virginia
Golden Horse
Tidewater
Shenandoah
Tide- Water
Prince Tidewater
Shensual
Baba
Somal
Anhee Braves
Sieele
Santo
Rene Ot
Pennsylvania
William Penn
Railroads Offer One Fare Round Trip to Apple Blossom Festival
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad becomes the first to announce a one fare round trip for two days of Winchester Apple Blossom Festival travel. W W Shipley of Washington telegraphed Andrew Bell, secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, with details. Bell notified Pennsylvania Southern Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads and echoed B and O’s support for festival travel.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
W. W. Shipley
Washington
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Transportation Committee
Baltimore
Baltimore’ and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Frederick
Strassburg Junction
Ohio
Shipley
Bell
Pennsylvania, Southern, Norfolk and Western and
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and
Opera star Madame de Pasquali dies in Omaha hospital
Madame de Pasquali, noted opera singer and prima donna of the Metropolitan Opera Company, died of a stroke at an Omaha hospital. She was associated with Caruso in earlier years, and is survived by a mother and a brother in Boston. Her real name was Bernice James.
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Associated Press
Qmaha
Neb
Madame de Pasquali
Ame
de Pasquali
Count Galvatore de Pasapes
Bernice James
Boston
Metroslitan Opera Company
Caruso
Eight Boys Die as Spanish School Roof Collapses
Associated Press report from Madred states eight boys were killed and four injured when the roof of a school collapsed yesterday in Laujar de Andaraz, Almeria province. Local authorities launched rescue operations as distressed villagers gathered at the scene. The tragedy underscores safety concerns at rural schools in the region.
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Associated Press
Madred
Laujar de Andaraz
Almeria
Killing record of Chicago marks murder surge in early 1926
Chicago police report a record number of murders in March 1926, with 48 murders in the first quarter and 32 manslaughter cases, plus 28 justifiable homicides and 155 deaths in motor accidents, signaling a historically deadly period exceeded only by 1919 race riots.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chiseer
Branner Tire Shop Opens After Mohawks and Dayton Tires
G L Branner Tire Shop announces reopening after Mohawks and Dayton tires merge. Readied to offer new prices on tires and retirement of old cars with updated inventory and services.
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Mohawks
Dayton Tires
Te & Cooper Residence Sale at 323 Fairmont Ave
A sale of household goods and bedroom suites to be held at the Te and Cooper residence located at 323 Fairmont Avenue this afternoon. Items include bed room suites and assorted furnishings.
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Te & ‘Cooper
Fairmont
Ave
Sale of New Cars By D W Mell at Great Reductions
Administration of D W Mell announces sale of new cars including a Paige Victoria brougham, Jewett sedan, Jewett coupe, Jewett touring special, and a batch of other cars at substantial reductions. Sale to be conducted at Cather Salon.
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D. W. Mellit I
Cather
Salon
D. W. Meliwee
New Britain mail robber faces jury verdicts on murder charge
In Hartford, Conn a case against Kene Chapman dubbed the lobbygow and accused of a New Britain store robbery and murder faced the jury this afternoon. The jury could return verdicts of second degree murder manslaughter or acquittal with potential life or Atlanta prison outcomes depending on the ruling.
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Kene
Chapman
Mail Obber
New Britain
Hartford
Atlanta
Shehan
Cha ‘W. Frederick J. Groehlain
Walter E Shehan
Oo Gfield, Mass
Neweeene 12
Fall From Window Upsets But Child Escapes Serious Harm
Little Warren Stultz, two, son of Mr and Mrs B E Stultz of avenue, fell from a second story window this morning. He slid down the stairway into the floor, where his mother lifted him. A local doctor found no serious injuries beyond a bump. Mr Stultz is coal superintendent for the Northern Virginia Power Company, recently arriving from Berkeley Springs West Virginia.
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Warren Stultz
B. E. Stultz
At Avenue
Mr. Stultz
The
Northern, Virginia Power Company
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Oil Indictments Thrown Out On Technicalities
Indictments against Albert B. Fall and top oil figures were dismissed by the District of Columbia Supreme Court due to a technical flaw. A deputy attorney general adjacent presence during grand jury proceedings led to the ruling that Doheny Sinclair and Edward J. aehoe Jr were not properly indicted.
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Albert B. Fall
Gins
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Edward L. Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
Edward J.aeeee Jr
Duell Calls Himself World’s Worst Witness in Gish Suit
Duell declares himself the world’s worst witness while testifying in the suit to force Lillian Gish to make films for his company. He says he was paralyzed on the stand as Judge Mack dismisses the case, orders perjury charges, and initiates disbarment steps.
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New York
Lillian Gish
Duell
Charles H
Mself
Miss Gish
Mack
Charles H. He Iee
United States Appeals
Elihu Root
Services at Salem Church Sunday Morning
Announcement states there will be services at Salem Church in the county at 11 o'clock Sunday morning April 6.
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Salem Church
Meeting Notes From Richmond Siric Y Conference Attendance
The focal club held its regular weekly meeting in Richmond with an extended program for the big meet. President Billy presided and introduced guests as two new members J William Stryker and others. A lengthy tribute from Fred Clerk praised the club’s convention effort. Rotarians Parson and Bill His Pobnsboro attended.
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Richmond
Focal Club
Ae Pital City
Billy
Dent
Fred Clerk
J. William Stryker
Assey
Bill
Pobnsboro
N.C
Woodstock
Dean
Ard
Frank McFaden
Imaconti
Berlin report of sudden chimney collapse kills eleven men
A newly seen structure near Leipsic collapses at chimney topsles in Berlin on April 9 causing the deaths of eleven men amid a surprise incident.
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Berlin
Mochler
Leipsic
Funeral Services Held For Late Geo Henry Nott
Funeral services for Geo Henry Nott, last member of a Winchester family, were held at 2 p m at Mrs Franck Bakers residence on West Piccadilly street. The Rev Luther B Hafer of Grace Lutheran Church officiated. Interment followed in the family lot at Mount Horeb. Pallbearers included W Dr A D Henkel Harry S Kley Howard Grove W H Bosserman and Lewis F Cooper.
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G. Henry Nott
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Franck Baker
West Piccadilly Street
Luther B. Hafer
Grace Lutheran, Church
Mount Her
Tery
A.D. Henkel
Hany 8. Kley
Howard Grove
W. H. Bosserman
Lewis F. Cooper
Plans For Title Bout Reported In Making
The New York Evening World reports negotiations for a heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills have matured over two weeks, likely staging shortly after mid September. A New York site is contracted to handle the era’s largest crowd, with arrangements for 1,650,000 attendees and Dempsey's purse at least 750,000 dollars.
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New York
New York Evening World
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Dempsey
French cabinet shifts policy on Catholic influence
Paris April 3 Herriot and cabinet colleagues end a lengthy debate by withdrawing demand to suppress French diplomatic representations at the Vatican. The move arises from financial strain and a key ministerial reshuffle with Etienne Clementel to replace de Monsie as finance minister, the change tied to maintaining national unity amid religious controversy. The government appears to abandon plans to expand the money supply and a capital levy while dropping likely tax increases and draughted treasury measures.
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Associated Press
Paris
Bremier Herriot
Vatican
J i. de Monsie
Etienne Clementell
Chamber of Uties
Herriot
Miri
We ‘Ot
Treaa
Clenentel
One Vote Against Unification in Conference
The ministerial conference voted 54 to 120 against admitting laymen to the annual work. Rev F. J. Mumford of Roland Avenue Methodist Church Baltimore cast the single dissenting vote.
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F. J. Mumford
Roland Avenue Methodist Church
Baltimore
Mrs Glass Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Glass was operated on for appendicitis after meeting Dr. Glass this morning. The physician performed the operation with the least possible delay and she was taken to the hospital.
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Glass
Robert Met
Secretary Weeks Ill At Capital With Thrombosis
Secretary John W. Weeks of the War Department is ill with thrombosis and confined to his home. Dr. B L Hardin said on April 1 a small branch thrombosis in the middle cerebral artery caused weakness in the left arm with no other symptoms. Weeks, nearing 65, has not been in robust health for years and is expected to recover.
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Washington
John W. Weeks
War Department
B. L. Hardin
Weeks
Apple Blossom Fund Mail Instructions
Notices read that winners of the Winchester event should mail checks to M Sartelle, treasurer, at the address 3-25-1p-tf, for the Apple Blossom fund. The garbled text confirms payment instructions and a mailing address for contributions or payments.
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M. Sartelle
Hitchcock Delights With The Sap at Empire
Raymond Hitchcock stars in The Sap a three act domestic comedy at the Empire last night a refreshing change from typical road shows. The crowd praised his broad clownish smile and timing though the supporting cast also shines. Two hours of wholesome humor unfold as Bill Srona Hitchcock's character navigates family and a bank scam involving gambling and a Ford misadventure.
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Raymond Hitchcock
the Empire
Hitchcock
Bill Srona
Kaward
Poe
Amet
Bill
Frederick
Captain Blood at Wharton Empire Theatre Tonight
Thousands view Captain Blood aboard a grand Spanish adventure with hand to hand combat and a romance running through the plot. J vaneer rigan leads a vast cast on a lavish production cost ample amounts. The Empire Theatre presents the film with a full program including Flying Fists Sea Squak Aesop Fables and a news reel.
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Pee
Yeap Peegan
J. Vaneerrigan
Captain Blood
Wharton
Empire Theatre
Benny Ward
Harry Ladgdon
Drill Night at Headquarters Company in 7 30 Schedule
Headquarters Company orders all members to report in uniform for drill at 7 30 Thursday. Final prep for the federal inspection on April 9 is underway. Delinquent or absent members face court martial. By order of Lawrence C. Hollis Lieut 116th Inf Comd.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th Inf
Rouss Fire Co Holds Regular Meeting Friday
Rouss Fire Co schedules its regular monthly meeting for Friday evening April 3 at 8 o clock. Secretary C Douglas Brown announces the gathering and notes the agenda and participation details for members.
White Sulphur Inn Opens for Chicken and Waffle Dinner
The White Sulphur Inn announces a new dinner service offering chicken and waffles daily from 12 noon to 8 pm. The notice marks a new dining option for patrons seeking casual meals in town.
Scout meeting plans for Apple Blossom Festival
Friday night April 3 a meeting led by Capt. Henry Steerer will finalize festival plans. All scouts are required to attend.
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Henry Steerer
Navy officials defend travel privilege probe in April report
Secretary Wilbur denounces attack on Admiral Louis M. Nulton and three others over travel-privilege inquiries tied to Honda Point disaster. Navy testimony rejects charges and asserts integrity amid department review.
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Washington
Louis M. Nulton
Naval Academy
Apris
Wilbur
Navy Department
McCarl
Honda Point
Nurton
J. 3
Chase
Puget
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BOY Scouts
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HEA
Wilbur Alx
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