Government to waive tax share in Lindbergh ransom case
Federal agents move secretly to use the same anti kidnapping law as Capone to pursue the Lindbergh baby ransom. Internal revenue men maintained contact with Charles Lindbergh and advised of negotiations while avoiding the final steps of the payment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lindbergh
al Capone
Evening Star
Internal Revenue
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hopewell
John F. Condon
Treasury
Star
Elmer L. Irey
Revenue Bureau
The
Frank Wilson
A. P. Madden
Capone
Wilson
Madden
New York
Irey
Ralph Capone
Capone Syndicate
Norfolk
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
H. Dobson-Peacock
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Henry Breckenridge
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Whitney Fears Panic if Stock Tax 18 Imposed
The Associated Press reports Richard Whitney, head of the New York Stock Exchange, warned the Senate finance committee that an 18 percent stock transfer tax could trigger a market panic and endanger the exchange. He said such a tax would Slash security transactions and devastate national business, potentially halving the projected revenue. The piece covers oil tax opposition, Federal Reserve hopefuls, and ongoing Senate Banking actions, noting Hoover talks with Mills and Dawes and Smoot urging holders to retain stocks.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York Stock Exchange
Senate Finance Committee
Richard Whitney
House
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Tydings
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
House Banking Committee
Senate
Glass
Federal Reserve
Hoover
Mills
Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Meyer
Reconstruction Corporation
James C. Roop
Smoot
Senate Banking Committee
Samuel Untermyer
New York
New York Exchanges
Friendship Fire Company Holds tenth annual banquet
The Friendship Fire Company honored departed members at their East Cork Street engine hall banquet. H. S. Metcalfe of West Penn Electric and Attorney J Sloan Kuykendall spoke on business and civic service while Cyril Mee performed solos. The Ladies Auxiliary prepared a lavish menu for the 101st anniversary event featuring a full course with desserts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
Andrew Bell
W M., Brashears
Market Street Methodist Church
The
Friendship Company
Community Church Orchestra
George W. Jones
Metcalfe
H. S. Metcalfe
West Penn Electric Company
Pittsburgh
Attorney Kuykendall
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Winchester
Kuykendall
Cyril Mee
Robert Barr
Clifford Grim
Marcellus Anderson
Joseph Hodgson
Mary N. Forney
C. Douglas Barnett
M. A. Doran
R. E. L. Jones
Richard Boxwell
Howard Swartz
Shel Dale
Pearle Campbell
James Orndoff
Lee Boxwell
Lola Carper
Mary Kerlin
Maggie Anderson
Vera McMillan
Smith and Davis Named New York Delegates to National Convention
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith and John W. Davis were chosen as delegates at large from New York to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this June. The 16 member slate was selected after a leaders conference before a meeting of the state committee.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
John W. Davis
New York
Chicago
Democratic State Committee
Norfolk negotiators return after Lindbergh talks
In Norfolk Virginia Rear Admiral Guy H Burrage and boat builder John Hughes Curtis, long in touch with Lindbergh, resume home duties after four discussions with Colonel Lindbergh at Hopewell. They decline further details. Dr John F Condon known as the Jasmine, who organized the $50 000 payment, traveled from the Bronx saying the kidnappers are a shrewd band.
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Nap Gang
Norfolk
Lindbergh
Guy H. Burrage
John Hughes Curtis
Hopewell
John F. Condon
Jassie
Bronx
Rooms Sought During Festival Near Southern Inn
Residents near West Piccadily street are asked to offer rooms for rent during the Apple Blossom Festival. Mrs. Frank L. Buckley, chairwoman, seeks accommodations for relatives of princesses to be quartered at the Southern Inn and nearby.
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Southern Inn
West Piccadily Street
Frank L. Buckley
Handley High seniors chosen as maids of honor
Miss Bosserman daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Bosserman is a Handley High School senior. Miss Kern daughter of Mr Harry R Kern attended Handley High and Miss Wright's School Bryn Mawr near Philadelphia. Their selection as maids of honor was made by the queen and her apple festival court committee.
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Miss Bosserman
W. H. Bosserman
Handley High School
Miss Kern
Harry R. Kern
Miss Wright
Bryn Mawr
Philadelphia
Misses Bosserman
Kern
Shenandoah IX
Grace Elizabeth Bosserman
Anne Brooke Kern
Winchester
Helen Ames Washeee
Overbrook
Wild West Hero to Bring Troup to Circus Here
Bill Cody the Universal Pictures star and mounted showman will leave Hollywood Monday in a trackless train and reach Winchester late in the week. He will appear with the Walter H Main Circus on Thursday April 28 in two performances, featuring cowboys and Indians, rope tricks, broncho busting, and a large herd of horses and the elephant Goliath.
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Bill Cody
Universal Pictures
Goliath
City Shoe Repair Opens at 29 E Boscawen St
To my friends and customers I will continue to serve you in a new and modern shop. Only the best materials and workmanship used. You will be satisfied with our guaranteed work. Ip-11 Warren S. Grim.
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Warren S. Grim
SALE SWEATERS 69¢ FOR CHILDREN 3 TO 10 YEARS
RUGS thoroughly cleaned by our special process that will renew their color and lustre. RITE WAY CLEANERS. Ip-11 Phone 335.
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L. Hodgson
Rite Way Cleaners
Auction sale of household effects of Washington estate
All household effects of William R. Washington deceased to be sold at two o'clock Saturday afternoon April 16 at No 115 West Leicester street. Terms cash. Duvall and Dunn, Auctioneers.
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William R. Washington
West Leicester Street
Duvall & Dunn
Will of John E. Snapp Probated in Frederick County
The will of John E. Snapp, Frederick County resident, admitted to record. It leaves estate to his children Bertha Ashwood Lucy Preffitt Louisa White Hollis Snapp and Henry Snapp. Henry A Snapp named executor with bond $2,000. Testator wrote the document July 10, 1928 in his own hand.
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John E. Snapp
Frederick County
Bertha B. Ashwood
Lucy L. Preffitt
Louisa C. White
Hollis E. Snapp
Henry A. Snapp
Revival Draws Large Crowd at Church of Christ
Dr Pinkerton drew the largest audience yet during revival services at the Church of Christ. Guests from Martinsburg and Strasburg attended with Rev P C Cave. Bowers of Martinsburg sang Give Me a Loving Heart. Tonight features baptismal services and sermons on How Bad a Man Can Jesus Save and The Relation of Worlds. Dr Pinkerton also speaks to the Men's Bible Class Sunday morning.
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Dr. Pinkerton
Church of Christ
P.C. Cave
Martinsburg
Strasburg
Mr. Bowers
Jesus
Mining Area Bristling With Militia Activity
Cadiz April 15 The eastern Ohio bituminous coal fields lay quiet after two men were shot yesterday one fatally as striking miners tried to stop diggers at Somers mine near Adena Ohio National Guardsmen arrived overnight and 75 were stationed at Somers on Friday About 300 guardsmen are on duty with headquarters at Cadiz while telephone lines to the mines were cut last night A crowd estimated at 4000 booed the troops but no violence occurred
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Associated Press
Cadiz
Ohio
Somers
Adena
Ohio National
Ohio National Guardsmen
Laundry Service Ad by NAT Hawkins
Blankets curtains drapes and rugs dry cleaned offering reasonable rates. Contact NAT Hawkins at phone 392 M for service.
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Nat Hawkins
Campaign for Better Homes Week Planned in Frederick County
J H Montgomery national chair announces Rev Robert B Nelson as Winchester Frederick county campaign chair and Elizabeth Farrar as vice chair. Since 1922 the Better Homes Campaign educates to improve housing. National week April 24 30 will be a Clean up Fix up Beautification effort with local civic groups urged to join and support.
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J. H. Montgomery
Better Homes
Robert B. Nelson
Elizabeth Farrar
Winchester
Frederick County
Washington
James Ford
Martha Stowers
J. Arthur
A P. Starling
Melvin Green
Dan Dupton
Andrew Bell Frank Horton
P. P Pilcher
Nelson Richards
Services Sunday At Stines Chapel
Major James Mars, officer in charge of Salvation Army work here, will preach at 10 oclock Sunday morning at Stine s Chapel near town. Everyone is invited.
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James Mars
Salvation Army
Stine’s Chapel
Oranges From Florida At The Orange Store
The Orange Store received a fresh truckload of oranges direct from Florida. Thin skinned, full of juice, large and sweet quality. Located on North Main Street two doors north of The Crystal. 14-1p-21
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Florida
North Main Street
The
Special for Sat 10-quart galvanized bucket 9c
A local ad notes a customer price on a 10-quart galvanized bucket at 9 cents during a Saturday sale, with attribution to R. M. Swimley.
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R. M. Swimley
Gideons to Hold Annual Meeting in Winchester
The Gideons Christian traveling men of Virginia will hold their annual convention in Winchester. The opening session is set for 7 30 p m at Grace Lutheran Church with a program of speaking and singing. A local Gideon organization will be formed at 8 15 p m, inviting Christian business men and travelers to join. State officers from Roanoke Lynchburg Richmond and Norfolk will attend and election of state officers is planned for 8 30 p m.
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Gideons
Virginia
Winchester
W. J. Masters
Atlantic City
Grace Lutheran Church
Masters
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Richmond
Roanoke
George W. Alger
C. W. Sanford
Brooks Marmon
George R. Santmiers
Edinburg
J. H. Meek
J. T. Davis
J. T. Penn
Robert T
Wood
G. W. Alger
Mass Meeting
Gideon Bibles
Home Demonstration Curb Market Opens Saturdays
Gratchen building at 29 East Boscawen Street hosts a curb market every Saturday from 9 to 1. Fresh baked foods dressed poultry and home grown products are for sale.
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Gratchen
East Boscawen Street
Massie Trial Highlights Defense Admission Induced Killing
In Honolulu April 15 the Massie murder trial advances as Clarence Darrow suggests Lieut Massie will admit shooting Kahahawai in a fit of insanity. Massie testifies that his wife Thalia identified the Hawaiian and three others as attackers and recalls hearing her sobbing before reaching their home.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Thomas H. Massie
Kahahawai
Clarence Darrow
Massie
Granville Fortescue
Thalia Massie
Fortescue
E. J. Lord
Kahahawal
Confession Ties Man to Burned Vacant House
Granville Strader 55, of Murphy, confessed to arson to stop a lover from meeting another man in a vacant house. Ralph Teter, Brushy Fork property owner, valued the house at several hundred dollars and had no insurance. Strader jailed in Upshur County awaiting grand jury action on arson charge.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Granville Strader
Murphy
Ralph Teter
Brushy Fork
Strader
Upshur
Bucknannon
Songwriter Robert A. King Dies After Listening to New Song
New York songwriter Robert A. King, age 69, died after hearing his new song One Day in May on the radio. King had prior hits including Beautiful Ohio selling five million copies and Moonlight On the Colorado widely whistled. Victor Herbert highlighted his America’s Fair Women in a noted collection.
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New York
Robert A. King
Robert King
Ohio
Colorado
Victor Herbert
King
Fasting Civil War Veteran Nearing End of Fast
Wilson Fitzanter, 88, Civil War veteran from Miamiville Ohio, enters his 58th day of fasting. He drinks water and occasional sips of eggnog but eats no solid food. Weight has fallen from 250 to 125 pounds as friends attribute his refusal to eat to an enfeebled mind.
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Miamiville
Wilson Fitzanter
Fitzanter
Richmond D. C. bankruptcy petition filed against former U S attorney
In Richmond Virginia an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in the U S District Court against Robert H Talley the former United States district attorney for Eastern Virginia and against whom the court has granted permission to sue to recover about 50000 in a receivership matter where he acted as receiver Three petitioners signed the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
United States District Court
Robert H. Talley
United States
Eastern
Virginia
Cornwell to Speak at Kiwanis Ladies Night Banquet
Charles Town West Virginia John J Cornwell chief counsel of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and former governor of West Virginia will be the speaker for Kiwanis annual ladies night on April 21 at 7 pm in the Thomas Jefferson Hotel main dining room elaborate preparations are being made to make it one of the club's best banquets.
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Charles Town
Anniversary of the Titanic Disaster
New York marks the 20th anniversary of the Titanic sinking after striking ice on its maiden voyage. The ship, 60 000 tons, built in Belfast for White Star Line, carried 1518 aboard with 711 survivors.
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New York
Belfast
White Star Line
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