New Entertainment And Price Scale At The Capitol
Winchester caper reports a policy change at the Capitol Theatre offering lower evening prices 25c with 20c matinees and enhanced entertainment. Billy Barnes will headline daily organ performances with a lineup including Norma Shearer James Cagney Frederic March Clark Gable and Myrna Loy among others.
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Winchester
Warner Bros. Theatres
Capitol Theatre
Tom Baldridge
Capitol
Pri
Baldridge
Hollywood
Billy Barnes
Robert Morton
Barnes
Norma Shearer
Robert Montgomery
James Cagney
Jimmie the Gent
Puss ‘N’ Boots
Frederic March
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Tarzan and His Mate
Johnny Weissmuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
Judge Reviews Evidence in Triplett Case
Judge Williams continues trial review over false statements on policy and indebtedness. He notes $450 as property value, not $225, and holds misstatements bar recovery. Testimony from Mrs. Orndorff and insurer president Edwards highlights post fire collection attempts and estate debts.
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John R. McKeever
Triplett
McKeever
Taverner
A. J. Tavenner
Peng
Harry W. Copenhaver
Winchester Corporation
Frank H. Brumback
Raymon Rosman
E. P. Bean
Tetdee Patton
Harrison
H. W. Owings
Claude B. Stickley
J. C. Nesselrodt
H. L. Braithwaite
Co. W. Shiitzer
R. R. Whitmore
B. A. Rowland
Williams
Comge
John McKeever
M. B. Orndorff
W. Erle Edwards
Orndorff
Stock Market Trade Dullest Since January
The stock market opened dull with the dullest session since early January. Transfers totaled about 500000 shares as professionals and the public stayed in safety zones awaiting Potomac developments. Golds, silver futures dipped, and bonds showed mixed moves while U S government issues remained firm.
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Associated Press
New York
Potomac
U. S
London
Old Man of the Mountain in Syria Identified as Ismailite Chief
A weathered stone monument near Lake Winnebago hints at exploration in 1862. The Old Man of the Mountain legend remains a crumbling ruin in Syria, described as an Ismailite chieftain rather than a Christian or Moslem stronghold.
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Syria
Lake Winnebago
Canada
You Can Sew This Yourself Pattern 9915
Victorian sewing ad promotes Pattern 9915 for a lace up frock with bow or posies, using printed fabrics like cotton or silk. Sizes 8 through 18, fabric needs listed, price 15 cents per pattern, orders to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department, 232 W 18th St New York.
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Marian Martin Ee
Marian Martin
Winchester Eveing Star Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
Bishop Cannon Seen Using Jameson Funds for 1928 Campaign
Washington report details a District of Columbia Supreme Court trial where Bishop Cannon and a secretary face charges over failing to report contributions by E. C. Jameson to Alfred E. Smith's 1928 campaign. Prosecutor John J. Wilson reads Cannon’s alleged October 6 1931 statements showing fund handling and refunds.
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Washington
James
District of Columbia Supreme Court
John J. Wilson
Cannon
Virginia
E. C. Jameson
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Miss Burroughs
House of the
Jameson
Wilson
Bob Miller
Bob Jones
Dr. Branson
South
Mr. Wilson
Bishop Cannon
Smith
Headquarters Committee
Virginia State Committee
Frank Lyon
Lyon Village
State Committee
Former Resident Marries in Pittsburgh
Ruth Racey daughter of Rev C J Racey Martinsburg WV and F W Kavalli of Pittsburgh Pa were married in Pittsburgh on April 9. They will reside in Pittsburgh. The bride formerly lived in Winchester and taught in West Virginia public schools.
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Pittsburgh
Ruth Racey
C. J. Racey
Martinsburg
W. Va
F. W. Kavalli
Winchester
West Virginia
Bactrian and Arabian Camels Compared in Terrain
The Bactrian camel is sturdier and shorter legged than the Arabian breed, suited to Central Asian rough terrain and deserts, while the Arabian camel travels safely only on desert ground and may break its legs on uneven terrain. Old Testament sections reveal some material in Aramaic.
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Central Asia
Disputes Over Codes Menacing To Oil Industry
Strikes and threats marked the industrial map with a notable $300000 Homer Laughlin expansion in Newell West Virginia employing 350. The Oil Workers Union warned 100000 could strike within 48 hours over off code wage differentials. A 68 soda workers strike at Viscose in Lewistown Pa disrupted lunch relay changes affecting about 3000. Miners near Jasper Ala faced armed guards after a clash. Camden shipyard fires were halted as workers and bosses settled differences. Mrs C E Pope and daughter visited Middletown today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Homer-Laughlin China Company
Newell
W. Va
Oil Workers’ Union
Viscose Company
Lewistown
Pottsville
Philadelphia Coal and Iron Company
Camden
Coal Valley
Jasper
Ala
Little Memphis Girl Dies After Long Battle With Leukemia
Willie Mae Miller a four year old from Memphis died at 4 45 am after a three month fight with laecocythemia, a leukemia variant. Her parents Mr and Mrs W J Miller stood by as she whispered don't cry to them, her cheerful spirit lasting despite the illness.
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Memphis
Tenn
Willie Mae Miller
W. 3. Miller
Carpers Return Home After Baltimore Visit
Mr and Mrs Roy B Carper have returned to their home near this city after visiting Baltimore with friends and relatives. They were accompanied by Russell Carper George Shade Elvie Shade and Helen Carper, all of near this city.
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Roy B. Carper
Baltimore
Messrs
Russell Carper
George Shade
Elvie Shade
Helen Carper
This
Ciy
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Jean
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Russell H. Carpenter
John Kerr School
Ann Carr Russell
South Stewart Street
Union Head
C. E. Pope
Elsie Pope
Middletown
The
Abe Agel
Richard Talmadge
Pirate Treasureniversal
Richard Talmade
Colonial Theatre
United States
Bryant Baker
William Howard Taft
Fas Supreme Court
Moling & Cather
Betty Shoppe
W. Boscawen St
Hamburger’s
North Main Street
Navy
T. F. Timberlake
Luxenberg
N. Loudoun St
P. Klompus
N. Loudoun Street
J. L. Massey
N. Main St
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