Residents oppose pool room and restaurant on East Piccadilly
A petition circulated to the city council claims the colored pool room and restaurant operated by Harry Ransom on East Piccadilly is a neighborhood nuisance. It alleges vulgar conduct and danger to women, seeks suppression or closure, and recalls past disorder claims tied to Ransom’s business.
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East Piccadilly Street
Harry Ransome
Ransom
Winchester
Taffytown
Renezvous
Fair Grounds
Businessmen to Hear Expert Talk on Service
The Chamber of Commerce will host L. H. Buisch at the Rotary Club quarters on April 9 at 8 p m. He will address merchants and salespeople on closer cooperation, organized service, training, and the value of trained sales staff for boosting trade. Don’t miss Buisch, say organizers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rotary ‘Club
Farmer and Merchants Bank
L. H. Buisch
Buisch
Dooley Family Visits Birthplace in Philadelphia
Edward H. Dooley and his sons Edward and Benjamin toured Philadelphia yesterday as guests of McKim Diffenderfer. They visited the house on North Washington street where Dooley was born and learned more about his childhood, after his mother died and he was raised by his aunt Mrs. Barnhart.
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Philadelphia
Edward H. Dooley
Edward
Benjamin Dooley
McKim Diffenderfer
South Market Street
Mr. Dooley
North Washington Street
Barnhart
Apple Pie Ridge Schoolhouse Benefit Curtain Set
The April 9 event at Apple Pie Ridge Schoolhouse features a Benefit School League program with curtain at 8 p.m. It is followed by D A R Tuesday remarks. The regular meeting of Handley Library group will be held Tuesday evening.
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Apple Pie Ridge
Benefit School League
Handley Library
Civic League meeting set at Handley Library
The Civic League will hold a meeting at Handley Library Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Lucy Kurtz presiding.
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Civic League
Handley Library
Lucy Kurtz
Jersey Officials Face Perjury Probes Over Deal Inn Banquet
Three warrants for perjury were issued for Walter G. Tyndall, a Jersey printer, after a Civic Church League affidavit alleged officials attended a Deal Inn dinner with drinking and nude dancing. Clergy sermons linked to a joint Civic League and Ku Klux Klan anti bootlegging campaign as Mayor Hetrick and others deny wrongdoing. Henry Letbing claimed a too tame party. Max Hetrick admitted dinner attendance but denied impropriety.
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Tyndall
Deal Inn
Civic Church League
Ku Klux Klan
Hasbands Hayepene
Asbury Park
Clarence E. T. Hetrick
Deal
Civic League
Max Hetrick
Henry H. Letbing
Dormant spray application in full swing in Winchester orchards
The first dormant spray of the season is underway across Winchester fruit district apple orchards. Growers aim to finish this week using lime sulfur nicotine for scale and oil nicotine for aphid control, with experts urging nicotine use to combat kisling aphis. Rain yesterday accelerated buds and activity in most orchards.
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Winchester Fruit District
Winchester Field Laboratory
Pie As
Brice
Brewster's Wife Sues Actress for Alienation of Affections
Mrs Elea nor Brewster wife of Eugene B Brewster publisher of motion picture magazines filed suit in the New York Supreme Court against Miss Corliss Palmer for alienation of her husband's affections seeking 200 000 damages. The case follows a 1922 separation suit and claims the actor was housed with Miss Palmer at Tosyin Long Island then Morristown New Jersey where he allegedly planned to marry.
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New York
Eleanor Brewster
Eugene B. Brewster
Today
Supreme Court
Corliss Palmer
N. J
Miss Palmer
Talbots Return From Europe Sail From France
Mr and Mrs Walter R Talbot and their daughter Miriam Talbot have sailed from a French port bound for New York after a five or six month stay in Europe They are expected to reach Winchester and return early next week.
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Walter R. Talbot
Miriam Talbot
Europe
New York
Winchester
Darling Little Girl Arrives
Mr and Mrs J Henry Moling Jr receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter yesterday morning at their North Braddock Street home. She weighs nine pounds and will be christened Sarah Dailey Moling.
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J. Henry Moling, Jr
North Braddock Street
Sarah Dailey Moling
For Sale Buick Touring Car and Free Rubber Aprons
The ad lists a 1p for sale Buick four cylinder touring car under list price by J. L. Maphis Jr with phone 117-1. Also offers free rubber aprons with each $1.25 Miller Rubber goods purchase from People's Drug Co Inc.
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J. L. Maphis, Jr
Miller
People’s Drug Co., Inc
Oliver Twist on 1p Preview Draws Adults and Grown-Ups
A full page preview for Oliver Twist highlights its appeal to both adults and grown ups. The feature notes the production’s strong cast and period ambiance attracting mature theatregoers.
Riot and murder charges lodged against K K K
In Lilly and Johnstown police and state officers pursue a riot and murder case tied to a Saturday clash between Lilly residents and Ku Klux Klan members. District Attorney Weimer filed riot and murder charges against 20 men as 25 Klansmen were arrested on arrival. Four Lilly residents jailed. one shot man Frank Miasco hospitalized. over twenty others injured including four women.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
Lilly
Frank Miasco
Altoona
St. Rich
Wire tappers said to have made big haul
San Francisco bookmakers were swindled for between 50 000 and 150 000 as a gang intercepted Tijuana racing results and swapped the winning horse numbers. Irish Buzzer was the intended winner but finished second and Water Willow was third or fourth in their planned bets.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Francisco Examiner
Water Willow
Morro Castle
Sweet
Low
Bank statements demanded on condition of national banks
Washington April 7. The Comptroller of the Currency today issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Monday March 3.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Vatican Denies Papal Plan to Leave Vatican City
A Vatican official rejected reports that the pope might leave the Vatican. The denial followed claims he wished to attend the Knights of Columbus welfare project opening near St. Peter's.
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Associated Press
Rome
Vatican
Knights of Columbus’ Welfare Work
St. Peter's
Son Chaney Appears With Coogan In Oliver Twist
Child performer Son Chaney joins veteran actor Coogan in a stage adaptation of Oliver Twist. The production showcases Chaney in a key role alongside Coogan’s seasoned portrayal, drawing local theater audiences.
County Officials Hear Debate On School Tax Increase
A large crowd at the county court house hall heard supporters and opponents of raising the county school tax rate. C Grattan Crawford warned of cuts to four months if not raised. others from the Farmers Union and local residents opposed the increase. The Board of Supervisors adjourned to resume discussions later to fix the year’s levies.
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Court House
Board of Supervisors
Saueage
Maine
H. B. Kline
Gratien Crawford
C. Grattan Crawford
L. J. McCartney
Farmers’ Union
Stephens City
G. L. Gothgeb
C. I. Brumback
White Tiger at Colonial Theatre Today and Tomorrow
Priscilla Dean stars in the Universal Jewel photoplay White Tiger at the Colonial Theatre. The plot follows a girl raised to justify society’s ills through theft as she leads an adventurous trio in a dramatic underworld tale. Tod Browning is credited as author and director.
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Universal-Jewel
Colonial Theatre
Priscilla Dean
Tod Browning
Han’twork
Miss Dean
Universal
Two Big Movies At The Empire Theatre Today And Tomorrow
Empire Theatre screens two major features today and tomorrow with full schedules. Audiences can expect wide releases and fresh showings to draw crowds across the weekend.
Carpenters Strike in Pittsburgh Over Unionized Mills
Carpenters on strike after failing to agree with the master builders' association of Allegheny County on working conditions. Ninety three independent employers had signed the contract and workers would stay at their posts. The strike threatens contracts worth eighty million dollars.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsigh Council
Master Builders’ Association of
Alleghany County
Builders’ Association
Caoyou ‘Hode Sc
Virginia Good Roads Association to discuss highway program
At Murphy's Hotel Richmond meeting, Virginia Good Roads Association members and guests will explore state and federal highway funds and the pay as you go plan. Prominent advocates from across the state attend to understand funding and the upcoming bond issue.
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Virginia Good Roads Association
Murphy’s Hotel
Richmond
H. G. Peters
Bristol
H. G. Shirley
State Highway Commission
C. O'Connor Godrick
Fredericksburg
J. W. Chalkey
Big Steen Gap
J. 8. Parish
G. P. Coleman
Hway
Virginia
Martial law proclaimed in Albania after American merchants killed
Rome reports Albania declares martial law following the murder of two American merchants on the Tirana Scutari highway. The victims are identified by the American embassy as Robert Louis Colman of San Francisco and George B. DeLong of New York.
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Associated Press
Rome
Albania
Tirana-Scutari
Robert Louis Colman
San Francisco
George B. DeLong
New York
Miss Effa S. Robinson Weds Charles R. Link in Martinsburg
In a quiet Martinsburg Lutheran ceremony Rev. Dr. Wagner united Miss Effa S. Robinson Winchester and Charles R. Link Harpers Ferry now Martinsburg. Attendants were Mrs. Edwin Marker and Allen Jink. Afterward the couple left for Washington and eastern cities. They plan to reside in Martinsburg with Link's business there. For sale notice follows.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Effa S. Robinson
Washington
Kate Robinson
Winchester
Link
J. A. Link
Harpers Ferry
Priscilla Dean Stars in The Storm Daughter Tonight
Practice hall and theater listings announce Priscilla Dean performing in The Storm Daughter with two performances tonight.
Wild Man of Opequon Creek Captured in River Battle
Benjamin Smith aged about 35 of Fauquier county Va known as the Wild Man was captured after a noon battle in Opequon Creek. Sheriff Pannett and a posse overpowered him as he fought in the swollen stream and he was handcuffed and jailed in Winchester. He faces possible commitment to Staunton hospital.
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Armel
Winchester
Opequon Creek
Pannett
Benjamin Smith
Fauquier County
Reuben Smith
R. L. Petrie
Agian
Smith
Petrie
W. W. Craig
Guy Lynn
Staunton
Priscilla Dean Sails The Storm Daughter At Empire Today
Tonight Priscilla Dean stars in The Storm Daughter at the Empire, a passionate sea tale of love and wronged devotion. Tomorrow features First National Oliver Twist with Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney as Fagin, urged for both adults and youths in the region.
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Empire Theatre
Priscilla Dean
Jackie Coogan
Lon Chaney
the Hunchback
Fagin
Missionary Society Meets At Tyler Home
The Adult Missionary Society of the M. FE. Church South will meet at Mrs. George T. Tyler’s home, 403 Fairmont Ave, Tuesday April 8 at 7 20 p m. Secretary Mrs. Martin Wisecarver reports. Mr and Mrs Frank Walter have returned from a visit to their children in Baltimore and Norfolk where they spent the winter.
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Adult Missionary Society of the
M. FE. Church
South
George T. Tyler
Fairmont Ave
Martin Wisecarver
Frank Walter
Baltimore
Norfolk
Gasoline sale at Mid City Garage on April 21
Ethel Gas a Standard Oil and General Motors product high test featured in a local sale notice at the Mid City Garage.
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Cooper Mole. & Oil CO
Standard Oil & General Motors Corp
Otho Hardesty Retired Farmer Dies in Clarke County
Otho J. Hardesty longtime Clarke county farmer died after months of illness at his home in Berryville He was born November 11 1850 in Clarke county and lived in Summit Point WV later The funeral will be in Berryville with John M Fishpaw J M Lynch W B Corningham S Hiett and Scott serving as pallbearers and burial in the Berryville cemetery
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Otho J. Hardesty
Clarke County
West Cork
Hardesty
Richard S
Mary Hardesty
Pater
Martin
S&srke
Matt
Stanley
Summit Point
W. Va
Clarke
Carter
William Ca
Residents
Hugh H
Walter
Ree Blanch Carter Crittenden
Tenden
John B. Carter
Pike
Bert
John M. Fishpaw
J. M. M. Lynch
W. B. Corninham
Hiett
Scott
Berryville
Civic League Plans Last-Minute Tree Planting Drive
The Civic League offers remaining trees to residents willing to plant. limited varieties available. Those interested should call 216-W, write to 112 South Washington, or contact the Publicity Committee for engagement.
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Civic League
South
Washington
Freight train tragedy near Martinsburg claims two lives
A 26 year old man from Oakland died after a freight train in Martinsburg West Virginia ran over him and ten cars passed over. His companion Frank Lew Irving of Tennessee said they had roughing it over the country for several years.
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Boas
Sohn
Oakland
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frank Lew Irving
Tenn
One half Price Poultry Sale Ad At People's Drug Co
Window display announces a half price poultry sale at People's Drug Co. The notice advertises discounts and urges customers to view the store window for details.
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People’s Drug Co
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