Oil Blast Disasters Kill Two, 35 Missing In Louisiana and California
A lightning sparked blaze cripples oil facilities across California and Louisiana. Two killed and many injured as Standard Oil units explode in New Orleans area and in the San Luis Obispo and Brea fields. Firefighters struggle as losses reach millions and crews search for missing mariners and workers.
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Mississippi River
New Orleans
New Rouge
Orleans
San Luis Obispo
Brea
Cal
Union Oil Company
San Luis Obis
Here
Union, Oil Company
Legion weighs universal draft for all industry
The Man Legion urged a universal industry draft as a peace and preparedness measure before a Senate military committee. John Thomas Taylor argued it would prevent mobilization delays, while Major-General Henson Ely noted wartime gains, and War Secretary Davis endorsed the plan to curb slippage and profiteering.
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Associated Press
Washington
Man Legion
Senate
John Thomas Taylor
Legion Executive Committee
America
Henson Ely
Army War College
Cretary
Davis
Bernard Barack
Ceeteria
Brookhart
Iowa
Daughters Plan Relief for Vets and Widows
Members of the Virginia division U D C met in Leesburg to discuss relief for old soldiers and widows. They heard reports on Lee Chapel funding and heard letters urging Virginia support. A large luncheon marked a notable social event.
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Ann
Virginia
Confederacy
Lucy F. Kurtz
Irman
Grover Clevenger
C. A. Davis
Widchester
Kurtz
Charles F. Harrison
Lee Chapel
Lexington
James A. Scott
Lynchburg
Lee
Leesburg
Robinson Family Seeks Relative After Amnesia Case
Theodore Douglas Robinson and Mrs. Robinson left Rochester with son Douglas, 21, found wandering with recovered memory. The Harvard student disappeared last Thursday and plans to return to Harvard after visiting Avon Connecticut relatives.
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Rochester
N. Y
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Navy
Robinson
Avon
President Coolidge backs Be Kind to Animals Week
President Coolidge endorses Be Kind to Animals Week to be observed nationwide April 11 to 17. In a Boston letter to Dr. Francis H. Rowley he praises the growing national interest and urges the most widespread observance yet.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Coolidge
Francis H. Rowley
Boston
Doctor Rowley
Galvin Coolidge
Epidemic kills goldfish at commercial ponds
An AP report from Washington dated April 9 says a parasite clinging to goldfish in Gaithersburg Maryland and Frederick reveals the cause of a pond epidemic. Dr H S Davis of the bureau of fisheries recommends treating the fish then moving them to clean water to save stock and prevent further losses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gaithers‘burg
Frederick
Titanitram Dazzles Crowd At Handley School Concert
The Titanitram concert in Handley School entertained about 400 attendees, mainly students, with an eight-angled gilt instrument and a radio-like device powering amplified sound. Notable observers praised the marvel, while local leaders urged festival cooperation and hospitality for Apple Blossom events. Titanitram departs Winchester at 7:30 am Saturday for Durham to perform at the district Rotary convention.
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Handley School
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
George Washington Hotel
Omar
General Kinkaid
American Hotels Corporation
Ryan
Virginia
Titanstram
Durham
N. C
CleanUp Week Promotes Civic Cleanliness in April Events
The Civic League urges residents to participate in CleanUp Week from April 12 to 17 with the theme Brighten the corner where you live. Officials stress visible tidiness at community events like the Apple Blossom Festival.
Prohibition hearing continues in Washington today
Navy aviation program hearing before Haz continues as Senate debates Steck-Brookhart contest. House agriculture committee proceeds with farm relief hearing in Washington.
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Associated Press
Navy
Senate
House Agricultural Committee
Festival Fund Drive Seals On Sale At All Stores
Help the Apple Blossom Festival raise funds by purchasing seals in green or pink for 50 cents per 100 Insign seals for autos priced at 5 cents each Available at all stores to support the festival efforts.
Death of Winchester leader Cornwell shocks region
William B. Cornwell president of the Winchester and Western Railroad and Winchester Lumber died at Romney Hampshire county West Virginia after a long illness. He directed Hampshire Southern and Winchester ventures and built timber wealth while supporting regional development. Funeral arrangements expected Saturday at Romney with Winchester friends likely to attend.
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Winchester
Romney
William B. Cornwell
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Winchester Lumber Company
John J. Cornwell
Hampshire County
W. Va
Cornwell
Rotary Club
Mr. Cornwell
Railroad Company
Marshall Baker
Winraton
Point
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hampshire Southern Railroad
Moorefield
Petersburg
Winchester and Western Railroad
Here
Wardensville
Hampshire
Hardy
Frederick Counties
Weston
Page Hight
G A A Minstrels April Benefit Festival and Park Fund
The G A A Minstrels stage a benefit festival on April 12 to raise funds for the park. Proceeds go toward park improvements and community activities with performances by local entertainers.
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G. A. A. Minstrels
Benefit Festival and Park Fund
Brunswick High School vs Handley at Handley Stadium
Handley Stadium hosts a baseball game between Brunswick High School and Handley High at 3 p.m. Saturday with admission set at 25 cents.
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Brunswick High School
Handley High
Handley Stadium
New Rotary Officers Take Charge At Winchester Club
The Rotary Club of Winchester announces new officers and committee heads for the coming year. President Baker outlines a boys camp plan and a local Rotary quartet will perform. A Teal baseball team will play Kiwanis and Lions to raise funds for crippled children. The group will attend the Durham district convention by auto.
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Rotary Club of
Winchester
Marshall Baker
R. Gray Williams
Rotary
W. E. Cooper
Baker
Visa
Joseph Hodgson
Kiwanis
Lions
Ralph Fansler
Crippled Children’s Fund
Durham
Winchester Club
Danville
Lynchburg
A. Ryan
Ki 'M
Roszel
W. Lin
Beane
Haldeman
Rotary Education
Walter
D. Myre Public - Sare Ee
Sullivan
Robert:elson
L. D. Arnold
Ralph S. Fairsley
Stewart IL
Harry
Boyle
Jovepe
Alleged Forger to Face Trial After Washington Arrest
Sheriff travels to Washington D C to extradite Melvin Michaels on forgery charges. Michaels allegedly passed a forged 25 dollar check at J P Haddox on South Main, kept 22 50 in change, fled Clarke county after a forged signature was found. Police pursued to Boyce then to Washington where he was captured last night.
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Pannett
Washington
D. C
Melvin Michaels
Chief Doran
Michaels
J. P. Haddox
South Main Street
Boyce
Clarke County
Hinkins
Guthridge
Doran
Farmers Plead For Lower Freight Rate
Eighteen cooperative farm groups from Colorado and Oregon public service commission urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to set lower freight rates on farm products, saying no legislative relief is in sight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cooperative Farm Organizations
Colorado
Public Service Commission of
Oregon
Interstate Commerce Commission
For Rent Six Room Building On Main Street
Classified notice offers a six room building for rent suitable for dwelling or business at 8S Main St. G M Hansbrough listed as contact with an address. Also promotion for local fertilizer and sale of discarded clothing and furniture during house cleaning by J F Bayliss and others.
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G. M. Hansbrough
Many More Girls Needed for Apple Blossom Pageant Dancers
A call for volunteers to join dancing and ballet groups for the Apple Blossom Festival pageant. John T. Hall outlined roles and rehearsals at the High School gym. about 100 more girls and 100 volunteers total are sought for scenes including Early Settlers and Virginia reel.
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John T. Hall
Hall
George Washington Hotel
Virginia
Hite and
Hollingsworth
Winchester
Middletown
Berryville
Powers
Weather Shifts From Snow to Spring Warmth This Week
A week of varied conditions included snow and sleet with freezing pockets, high winds and ice. A warm day brought a 65 degree rise, lightning and rain flooding streets, then a return to cold and brisk winds as spring mood the atmosphere today with sunshine.
Bears Active In Seeking Out Weaker Spots
The stock market opened with extreme irregularity as selling pressure grew. Bear traders targeted weak industrial shares including food, merchandise, steel, chemical and motor stocks while Van Sweringen railroad shares renewed buying. Call loan rates held at 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
van Sweringen
Jones and Co Funeral Directors of Winchester Virginia
Privacy assured for patrons and utmost discretion in transactions. R T Jones & Co offer wide experience, efficient staff and complete equipment to render every assistance when services are required. Winchester Virginia.
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R. T. Jones & CO
Winchester
Wet challenge to prohibitionists in New Jersey referendum
A Senate hearing features New Jersey labor leaders claiming widespread bootlegging and home stills. Witnesses from the American Federation of Labor and the New Jersey Federation of Labor argue the Volstead Act fuels crime and favors the rich, urging a referendum on liquor liberalization.
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American Federation of Labor
Senate
New Jersey
Associated’ Presa
Washington
Prohibition Legiona
Aeact
American Federation Labor
Federation
Teod
Drys
Henry Fecretary
Hilfere
Senator Walsh
Montana
Hilters
Count Plunkett's Home Raided by Armed Forces in Dublin
The home of Count Plunkett a noted areas deputy was raided early this day in Dublin. His son George and another were awakened and taken to a police station. A large military force guarded the house while detectives searched it top to bottom. Reasons for the raid are unknown.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Count Plunkett
George
One
Demonstration of Electric Ranges and Appliances
Northern Virginia Power Co hosts an all day Saturday demonstration of electric ranges and appliances. Ladies are invited as guests.
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Northern Vir
Ginta Power CO
Eureka Electric
Northe ‘Va
Power Co - 65
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