Rough Weather Drifts Across Dozen States Leaving Death Toll Rising
A storm system from the central Rockies to the Mississippi Valley brings tornadoes blizzards and floods with more than 100 dead in five days scores injured and hundreds displaced across Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Kentucky and Missouri. Levee breaches threaten towns along the Mississippi and its tributaries as authorities rush to shore up defenses and evacuate residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain States
Mississippi
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Columbus
Fort Smith
van Buren
Ark
Arkansas
Arkansa
Oklahoma
Kansas
Mountain States
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Central
Sas Ghgeth
Memphis
Mississippi River
Edi
Tor ‘Ile
Vicksburg
Arkansas River
Flareldton
Crawford County
St. Francis Levee
Tulot
St. Francis River
Market Tree
Truman
Hickman
Maj Connelly
Major Connelly
Tickman
Naval Forces Increase Amid Chinese Turmoil
The article reports rising naval activity as U S and foreign powers respond to the Cantonese Nationalist rift in China. Gen Chiang Kai-shek faces upheaval while Cantonese leaders move to form a new Hankow government and impeach Chen’s regime. Ships are dispatched to Hankow to protect Americans as strikes paralyze Shanghai utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Chen
Associated Presa
Shanghai
Roommane
Nanking
Uini
China
Te Chien
George Hau
Chen Pu
The
A . Ors
Bou
Washington
State Department
Lockhart
International Commission
U. S
United States
Cincinnati
Preble
Noa
Miore Row
Chiang Kai-shek
Pageant of Progress Big Feature Shaped for Festival
A grand pageant of progress unfolds as planners refine details for a forthcoming festival. Officials emphasize community effort, coordination, and vibrant displays designed to showcase local talent and civic achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big
Pageant of Progress to Highlight Shenandoah Festival
About 650 cast members will perform The Pageant of Progress during Winchester Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Miss Elizabeth Smith will star as Princess Frederick with the U.S. Navy Band under Lieut. Charles Benter. Director John Hall expands cast to nearly 600 as plans emphasize splendor, history, and civic pride across Frederick Clarke Winchester counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Smith
Princess Frederick
U.S. Navy
Lieut
Benter
Winchester
Festival
John Y. Hall
Rogers Producing
Hall
Fred L. Harris
Ida May Etherington
Rogers Organization
Non
Hally
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
United States Navy
Charles Benter
Robert S. Smith
Frederick
Shenandoah Valley
Knights of Old
Winchester Bar Honors Late Judge Frank B Whiting
Winchester lawyers and court officials met to adopt a memorial for Judge Frank B Whiting late judge of this circuit and the Corporation Court of Winchester. The sketch praises his career integrity and service, noting his birth near Millwood, law career since 1892, tenure as Commonwealth’s Attorney, and death at Berryville surrounded by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Bar
Circuit Court Room
Frank B Whiting
Corporation Court of Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Burr P. Harrison
T. W. Harrison
R. Gray Williams
Robert M. Ward
Millwood
Clarke County
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Whiting
Berryville
Easter Music Store Ad and Local Notices
Easter lowest prices on record at Brawner's Music Store on Piccadilly St with four uprights and two players. Davis Grocery lists fresh vegetables for Easter dinner. Winchester Wholesale advertises a car of new cabbage arriving mid April. M.S. Rogers Properties to be sold at noon on Saturday April 16 featuring a 59 acre farm and village lot. Carpenter's farm ad joins inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Records
Davis Grocery
Braddock St
Winchester Wholesale
Grocery Corp
Rogers Properties
Court House
Gainsboro
Dead Man Returns to Claim Inheritance in Winchester
Jonah Parker, believed dead, returns to Winchester with his second wife to claim a fortuitous estate. He reveals a history of alias, wartime injuries, and roaming life before settling in Portsmouth Ohio as a garage operator. His sister Mrs Wesley Owens, who earlier secured his status as administrator after declaring him dead, hands over a fifty acre tract. Parker plans to relocate his mother and pursue removal of the death decree from court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah
BE. Parker
Winchester
Parker
Aie
Infuenea
Portsmouth
Ohio
Lee
See Ears of Azathe
Cucua
France
Wesley Owens
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Owens
Mr. Parker
Flower Shop sale of residence and plants
Ida M. Davis of 116 Wolfe Street will sell at noon Saturday April 16 a Good six room stone residence with immediate possession. The sale includes Hyacinths Easter Lilies Tulips Jonquels and other plants. See sale bill.
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Ida M. Davis
Wolfe Street
Loyal Order of Moose Initiation Rate to Close April 21
The Loyal Order of Moose initiates at Butler's Packing House announce a closing date of April 21 at the current low rate. Details and information are available at Little Joe's on Water Street or John Hughes Barber Shop at 171 North Loudoun Street, with representatives present on Saturday evening to explain the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
Christ Church Choir to Sing The Seven Last Words Cantata
The Christ Church Episcopal Church choir presents The Seven Last Words of Christ by Dubois at 8:30 p m tonight. The rector Rev Robert B Nelson will lead a short prayer service before the performance directed by Mrs Frank M Reynolds with Peter Widenburgh Jr at the organ. About 20 voices sing with solo and duet numbers in a Good Friday program free seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
DuBois
Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Frank M. Reynolds
Peter Wiedenburgh, Jr
Charles L Patterson Dies in Paw Paw at Advanced Age
Telegram reports the death of Charles L Patterson in Paw Paw West Virginia on the day after his 93rd birthday. He served in an Ohio Union Army regiment during the Civil War and took part in battles around Winchester. He leaves a widow and three sons Joseph S Patterson William N Patterson and J O Patterson. Funeral in Paw Paw with family and relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ll. Patterson
Paw Paw
W. Va
Patterson
Winchester
Joseph S. Patterson
William N. Patterson
Benton. Pa
Brandywine
Joseph
Fred W. Forney
Lester Forney
Forney
Charles Patterson
New Meat Market Opens at Piccadilly Street
Maring purchases the Harry J. Brown meat and grocery business at 411 Piccadilly St. The new owners invite patronage and note the phone remains listed under Harry J. Brown, 454. Frank Swartz and A. Rk. Loy publish the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maring
Harry J. Brown
Piccadilly St
Frank Swartz
A. RK. Loy
Dodge Car Ads Highlight 1925-1926 Models
Local listing from George Washington Garage advertises a 1926 Dodge coupe a 1925 Dodge sport touring and a 1924 Dodge sedan. Trade offers and price details appear in the brief catalog note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Washington
Automobile models listed with year 1926 and 1925
Classified items include 1926 Tudor sedan 1926 coupe 1926 roadster 1925 Tudor sedan two 1925 tourings. Also GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE and a Lost platinum bar pin with diamonds. Reward offered. Nurse wanted refined white for summer care of three children. Big Lot Sale postponed to Saturday April 16 at 1 p.m. Parkway Addition near Richmond Highways and Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills with free gifts.
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Geo. Washington
H. F. Byrd
Parkway Addition
Lee Jackson
Richmond
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills
Knox 15 Held at Capital on Liquor Charge
Philander C. Knox known as Tippy, 39, son of a former secretary of state, was released on $500 bond after being charged with intoxication and illegal possession of two pints of whisky. His butler Henry Alexander, 55, faced intoxication charges and posted $25 collateral. They were arrested after police spotted them in Knoxs readster at Twelfth Street and New York Avenue Northwest. They slept in cells and were released once bail was arranged. Knox resides at 2705 Thirty Fourth Place Northwest and was involved in a past incident with his wife in which his wrist was cut by a drinking glass.
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First Precinct
Philander C
Tippy) Knox
Washington
Otchester
Knox
Henry Alexander
Twelfth Street
New York Avenue
Raymond V. Sinclair
J. R. LeFoe
Thirtyfourth Place
Northwest
Frazier Residence Sells on Fairmont Avenue
Mrs. Helen H. Frazier and Lake J. Frazier sold their home on Fairmont Avenue to R. T. Bryarly for 5800 dollars. The frame structure sits just north of Harry R. Kern’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen H. Frazier
Lake J. Frazier
Fairmont Avenue
R. T. Bryarly
Harry R. Kern
Wounded Husband Denies Wife Shot Him During Car Incident
Baltimore April 15 Charles Fogle 34 a carpenter from New Wind sor Md was shot through the stomach while clinging to a car with his estranged wife Catherine 24 and William Mitten 22. Police say Mrs Fogle confessed but Fogle claimed Mitten shot him and that Mitten handed the gun to Mrs Fogle The weapon a .25 caliber was found in Mrs Fogles purse The couple has two children and Fogle remained in critical condition at University Hospital.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Charles Fogle
New Windsor
Catherine
William Mitten
Fayette Street
Fogle
Million Dollar Trust Deed Filed by Imperial Ice Cream
A deed of trust for one million dollars from Imperial Ice Cream Company of Parkersburg West Virginia to First National Bank of Marietta Ohio was offered for recordation. The blanket mortgage covers Imperial property across several states including four in Virginia and one in Winchester. The document spans 61 typewritten pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Ice Cream Company
Parkersburg
W. Va
First National Bank
Marietta
Ohio
Imperial Company
Virginia
Winchester
Auction sale of 10 used cars at Fairfax Hotel front
Used car auction conducted by Auto Parts Corp sells 10 cars under the hammer Saturday April 16 at 1 pm in front of the Fairfax Hotel. consignor list includes various makes and models with no advance bidding. The event appears in a local classified notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer
Fairfax Hotel
Auto Parts Corp
Eggs Wanted Under New Management
Home Grocery Corp seeks eggs fixtures under new management. Conducts purchase for reliable suppliers with prompt payment terms and steady demand. Immediate inquiries invited from producers and dealers.
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Home Grocery Corp
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Chiang
Hawai
London
Reuter
Winchester-Tiremen’s—Welfare -Association
Rawls Hall
W. Lee Fisher
TOR Sale
Care Star
BAR
FB. Whiting
Brawner’s Music Store
Carpenter's Farm
Pareo
Wyo
Jonah Parker
Butler’s Packing House
Martha Washington
Choir of
Christ Church
Chas. L. Patterson
DODGE
Star Office
Winches
Ter
Frazier
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