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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1934

Page

8

Pinchot Prober Fired Upon By Mine Snipers

Uniontown despatch reports Shippen Lewis state investigator and Frank Calhoun riding toward the Smart mine to inspect picket lines when a volley of 100 to 150 rifle bullets burst from nearby hills. They sought shelter in a steel walled garage. no injuries occurred though two miners homes were struck.

Uniontown Shippen Lewis Lewis Pinchot Fayette County Frank Calhoun Smart Molstoun Calhoun

Pope Pius XI Hosts First Global Press Audience

In Vatican City on April 9 Pope Pius XI welcomed correspondents from 25 nations in the first papal gathering of reporters. He thanked the press for its role in the Holy Year, calling newspapers a loud speaker that spread leaders' thoughts and deeds worldwide.

Associated Press Vatican City Pius XI Vatican

Barrow’s Car Found In Kansas

The motor car linked to Clyde Barrow in the Texas Oklahoma killings was found abandoned on a farm near Ottawa Kansas. Its windshield was shot through. The Department of Justice confirmed the car's identity as authorities in Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Texas continue to pursue Barrow and his 22 year old companion Bonnie Parker and a second man.

Ottawa Kas Clyde Barrow Texas Oklahoma Here Department of Justice Kansas Missouri Bonnie Parker

W H Arthur Injured In Wreck On Route 50 Near State Line

William H. Arthur a 25 year old from Pittsburgh or Bellevue Pa was injured in a traffic accident on U S Route 50 near the West Virginia line. He was taken to Memorial Hospital with facial lacerations and no serious injuries. The Plymouth coupe owned by John C Ferguson of Corapolis Pa was damaged about 100 dollars and towed after Inspector Bayliss investigated.

William H. Arthur Pittsburgh Bellevue U. 8 Memorial Hospital Here Est Virginia R. E. Bayliss State Road Bank John C. Ferguson Corapolis Bayliss Shenandoah Motor Company

City resumes Berryville Ave work after CWA halt

The city restarts Berryville Avenue construction after a CWA shutdown with a gasoline shovel on site to finish excavating. Crews aim to complete the base stone and open the finished side to traffic next Sunday, routing city traffic onto the new section while the other half remains excavated.

Berryville Avenue CWA Berryville

Rival Armenian factions clash in Boston rioting

In Boston on April 8 rival Armenian Church factions fought on City streets over Arch bishop Leon Tourian's murder. Nine arrested for affray as police armed with riot gear tried to restore order. one patrolman injured and over 250 officers deployed. Similar clashes reported in Chicago with seven seriously injured and four women among those detained.

Boston New York Leon Tourian Boston Common Thomas J. Casey Tashnigs Colonial Theater Armenian Society Boylston Street Chicago

Elusive Dillinger Trail Found in Minnesota

In Minnesota on April 9, investigators said they found Dillinger’s elusive trail cold after abandoning a vigil at Mankato. Authorities disclosed the automobile used by Dillinger and Evelyn Freschetti, left with a repainted color and missing serial numbers, supporting a belief he remains in the region. Evidence also hints he was wounded in the leg during the St. Paul apartment shootout on March 31.

Associated Press St, Paul Minn John Dillinger America Mankato Varage Dillinger Evelyn Freschetti Twin Cities Dllinger Manato Millinger Osnite Freschetti St. Paul

Not Guilty Pleas Entered In Campaign Trial

Bishop James Cannon Jr and Miss Ada L Burroughs pleaded not guilty in Criminal Court to charges of corrupt practices for allegedly failing to report anti Smith contributions received in 1928. Burroughs spoke softly while Cannon declared not guilty as jurors were seated.

Associated Press Washington James Cannon, Jr Ada L. Burroughs Burroughs Cannon Auestion

Winchester VFW Post Holds Regular Meeting Tomorrow

The Winchester Post No. 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 8 PM tomorrow evening at headquarters on North Loudoun Street. Commander A. L. Cobl urges full attendance.

Winchester Post Veterans of Foreign Wars North Loudoun Street A. L. Cobl

Yost Traders Hesitant as Market Opens in New York

New York April 9 traders held a cautious mood with few taking positions on the sidelines. Copper and silver issues showed some firmness as future prices trended up while grains cotton and most metals remained steady. Bonds remained in moderate demand with mixed secondary loans. International dollar rates narrowed and the pound opened in London at 5.18 dollars.

Associated Press New York City United States London

Mrs. Geo. Armel Dies At Riverton

Mrs. George E. Armel, 56, died at her Riverton home at one o clock this afternoon from complications. She leaves a husband and six children. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 10 o clock from Riverton M E Church South. Burial will be in Macedonia church cemetery. Full particulars of the death will be given tomorrow.

George E. Armel Riverton Armel Riverton M. E Macedonia Church

Roosevelt Plans Return From Fishing Trip This Week

President Roosevelt intends to end his fishing trip around Thursday and depart for Miami that day. James Roosevelt says the party will rejoin his father aboard the Yacht Nourmahal tomorrow before heading north.

Palm Beach Fla Roosevelt Miami Sun and Surf Club James Roosevelt North Nourmahal

Chicago Grain Market Prices

Closing quotations today show Chicago May wheat at 86 1/2 cents, July 86 1/2, Sept 87 4. Baltimore spot wheat 91, Winchester spot 89. Corn Chicago May 49 1/2 cents, July 51 4, Sept 53 4. Winchester delivered 3 dollars per barrel and 60 cents per bushel.

Chicago Baltimore the Star Winchester Milling Corporation Stickell Sales Corporation Cash North Washington Street Hagerstown Winchester

Short-Changers Arrest Made After 35 Mile Chase

Rocky Mount Virginia April 8 two men identified as Albert Brown and H E Mobley were arrested by state police after a 35 mile pursuit on the Rocky Mount Martinsville Highway. They allegedly short changed the Calloway Virginia postmaster on Saturday afternoon.

Rocky Mount Albert Brown H. E. Mobley Calloway Martinsville

Miss Miriam Watson Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Operation

Miss Miriam Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Watson of Stephens City underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation last Friday at Memorial Hospital. She was enrolled at home with her parents Saturday and is improving.

Miriam Watson C. O. Watson Stephens City Memorial Hospital

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