State survey 10 start early for public economy
Governor Byrd launches eight hour day for officials and employees and pursues broad reforms to cut overlapping agencies. Abolishes assessors local boards and several commissions, consolidates departments into a Conservation and Development unit, and eyes a Short Ballot for governorship controls. Local audits and budgeting seek tax safeguards. land tax repeal to aid farmers begins 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartdpr Wormeley
Richmond
Byrd
Commissioners of the Revenue
Boards of Supervisors
Mineral Land Assessor
State War History Commission
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Department of Agriculture
Joe Grop Pest Seer
Water Power Commission
Commission On Conservation and Development
General Assembly
Miss Bridges Wins 2,208,000 Votes in Final Count
Miss Bridges of Hancock Maryland won the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival queen contest with 2,208,000 votes after a late surge that toppled Eleanor Pittman of Charles Town West Virginia. Campaign manager J A Cahill credited supporters and noted a Seattle trip prize.
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Miss Bridges
Bridges
Hancock
W.am County
Winchester
Toam
J. A. Cahill
Hagrestown Globe
Maryland
Eleanor Pittman
Charles Town
W. Va
Miss Pittman
Cumberland
Shenandoah
Virginia
West Virginia
Puttian
Martinsburg Kiwanis to Sponsor Apple Blossom Festival Float
The Kiwanis Club of Martinsburg will sponsor decorate and finance a float for the Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. Joseph E. Thrasher chairs the committee, Dr. A B Eagle lends a truck, Otto Wolfe provides lumber, and J C McKown pledges to cover the $50 needed for a stylish display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley County
Winchester
Martinsburg Kiwanis Club
Shenandoah Valley
Joseph E. Thrasher
A. B. Eagle
Otto Wolfe
Thorn Lumber Company
J. C. McKown
Kiwanis Club
Bank Cashier Missing in Parkersburg Shortage Reported
William M. Smith, cashier of the First National Bank of Parkersburg, has been missing since April 14. About $35,000 is indicated in his accounts as short. Bank officials say bonds cover any loss and the bank is operating normally while authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Parkersburg
W. Va
William M. Smith
First National Bank of
C. T. Hite- Shew
Smith
Prohibition hearing nears end in Senate action
The Senate takes up a prohibition hearing as it nears completion. Debts of Italy and Belgium are scheduled for discussion before the Senate while English impeachment articles are received. The House discusses reforestation proposals and related agenda items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Senate
House
Everything Electrical at prices that are right
Northern Va. Power Co announces competitive electrical items and services with phone contact for inquiries. Publication date and ad tag indicate a local merchant offering deals in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Six room building on S Main for dwelling or business
Advertises a six room building on S Main Street suitable for dwelling or business use. Contact G. M. for application details at 1-4-1p-1O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Hable
S. Main St
Coldest Summer Forecast Upsets Virginia Farmers
Weather forecaster Herbert J. Browne predicts a record cold summer for the Shenandoah Valley and warns of poor peach crops while apples may dodge danger if blooms delay until after May. Wetsel Seen Co subscriber A W Wetsel backs Browne’s forecasts, as farmers in northern Virginia fear a summerless year with late planting and early snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Browne
Washington
A. W. Wetsel
Wetsel Seen Company
Harrisonburg
Browne Weather Service
Shenandoah Valley
Mr. Browne
Remount Station Classy Exhibition At Front Royal Show
The Front Royal Remount Station horse show on Friday May 7 will feature twenty five classes. A highlight is the judging of remount stallions and their colts to display the service’s progress. General Cheatham and many high ranking army officers are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal Remount
Cheatham
English Creditors Seek U S Supreme Court Hearing
The Association of British Chambers of Commerce asks the American government to help British subjects pursue a Supreme Court hearing over prewar loans to eight Southern states Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North and South Carolina. It cites that individuals cannot sue states in American courts and estimates the debt at about 75 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Association of British Chambers of Commerce
Supreme Court
United States
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
James Martin
London Chamber of Commerce
England
Convocation Ends Its Spring Meeting at Christ Church
The Valley Convocation of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia closes its session in Christ Church after talks on vocation problems, rural parishes, mountain missions and church schools. Opening sermons were delivered by John L. Oldham and Denzie Whittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Virginia
Robert B. Nelson
Winchester
Francis A. Brown
Woodstock
Carter Beverley
Richmond
George S. West
Frank S. Pearsons
B. Duvall Chambers
Saree Whittle
RE. L. Woodward
John L. Oldham
Martinsburg
W. Va
Denzie Whittle
Senate Liquor Hearing Nears Closure in Prohibition Row
Chicago Mayor Dever testified to defend the city’s fair name as Senate prohibition hearings wrapped up. Senator Reed cross examined dry witnesses, labeling wets as welchers, while Murphy testified of gun oil and pick handles in pre prohibition days. Dever defended Chicago police amid criticism and argued officials placed in office to protect the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever
Chicago
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Prohibition
Senator Reed
Missouri
Harrold
Oklahoma
Wets
E. C. Dinwiddie
Reed
J. Pat Murphy
Dinwiddie
Murphy
Kentucky
Kentucky-West Virginia
William Dever
United States
Olson
Senate
Gillett
Floats for Apple Blossom Parade Designs Discussed
Public meeting at 8 PM Friday April 23 in the Coffee Shop of the George Washington Hotel invites all interested in Apple Blossom Festival floats. Chicago designer K H Mattern will draw simple float designs and offer expert advice while providing materials for trimmed floats and store decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
K. H. Mattern
Chicago
Mattern
Stores and Co
Soaksom
Model Dair y of Berryville Tops Club for Month
March report from the Northern Valley Cowsting Association notes all herds higher than February. New members include R. B. Jolliffe of Winchester and Landon Rackley and Son of Berryville. The Model Dairy at Berryville posted 768 pounds milk and 38.49 butter fat. high cow owned by C. S. McKay of Front Royal yielded 1504 pounds milk and 67.7 fat. Official tester Frank Heatwole reports top cows and herds across members Weems Bros Winchester Rackley Berryville McKay Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Valley Cowsting Association
Jolliffe
Winchseter
Landon Rackley
High Herds
the Model
Berryville
Guernseys
Paul M. Haldeman
Winchester
Landon Rackley & Son
Gr. Guernseys
Weems Bros
McKay
Front Royal
Pb. Holstein
Jersey
Gh. Holstein
Landon Kackley & Son
the Model Dairy
Gr. Guernsey
Frank Heatwole
Two Men Rescued From Ice Floe Near Niagara Falls
Two men drifted on an ice floe in the Niagara River about three miles above the falls. Firemen were called to assist but the pair extricated their craft and reached the Canadian shore safely after the boat rode the current for over half a mile.
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Niagara Falls
Nis
Ttn
Mob Hangs Murder Suspect In Mississippi
Harold Jackson held for the killing of two federal entomologists was taken from Poplarville jail and hanged by a mob near Picayune. Jesse Favre, recently convicted in Bay St. Louis for the same murders, testified that Jackson fired the shots. Favre admitted presence. The victims J. A. McLemore and W. N. Mingee were on a hunting trip when killed and robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gulfport
Miss
Picayune
Harold Jackson
Poplarville
Jesse Favre
Bay St. Louis
Jackson
Favre
J. A. McLemore
W. N. Mingee
Rails Continue To Lead Advance In Rising Stocks
New York stocks rose at the open as Senate approval of the Italian debt settlement, easy money rates, and favorable industrial earnings supported demand. Rails led the advance with heavy volume and low call loans, while markets anticipated merger talk and continued earnings strength. A Braddock Street S S House event invites attendees to an April 22 evening program with cakes candy and a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Senate
Rails
Braddock St. S. S
Public sale notice for cattle at Fair Grounds
Public sale scheduled Saturday May 1 at 12 M at Fair Grounds features 50 head purebred Shorthorn and Shorthorn cattle. Lost sheep lined coat referenced with contact via message.
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Fair’ Grounds
Fire destroys Lupton home. Clem family loses all in blaze
The old Lupton farm home near Frederick county burned last night. The Clem family, tenants, fled in their night clothes with no time to save belongings. Fire fighters from Friendship tried to douse the blaze, but water supply ran out. Insurance covered the house but not personal effects. The fire spread across a wide area, burning timber but no other homes were harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Lupton
Frederick County
William Clem
Lupton
Clem
Friendship Fire Company
Historic Range Near Baltimore Burns Threatening Camp Buildings
Fire near Stony Creek swept Saunder's range, former Maryland National Guard summer camp, destroying 20 bungalows and the target building with 100 new targets. Major Thomas J. Nichols rushed to muster guardsmen while Glen Burnie volunteers aid firefighting as flames threaten barracks and 20 frame buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Glen Burnie
Mrs Lupton Dies of Pneumonia at Apple Pile Ridge
Nellie S Lupton widow of Joel Lupton longtime Frederick County farmer died at home on Apple Pile Ridge after about two weeks illness She was 77 Survived by daughter Mrs George Pitzer Clearbrook and sons Charles and Hugh Lupton Funeral at 2 pm Saturday with Rev F T McFaden Presbyterian officiating Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie S. Lupton
Joel Lupton
Frederick County
Apple Pile Ridge
George Pitzer
Clearbrook
Charles
Hugh Lupton
F. T.mcfaden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Carrington Dies at Office In Ill Health Crisis
Richmond remembers Carrington who died by self-inflicted gunshot in a hotel office. Coroner says death likely instantaneous from a single jacketed bullet. Funeral held at his sister Thornton Stanard home with survivors including sons George Jr and others.
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Geo. Carrington
Richmond
Carrington
New East Maineet
Thornton Stanard
Y Avenue
Belle Carson
Riton
Warren County
Joseph
B .B. Dutton
Richmond Basin
Lakine
Eto
James M. Whitfield
Carrington Wetha
Whitfield
Carstant Ton van
George Carfing Sonie
Rich
Bul Association
Richmé
George, Jr
Jean
T. C. Hubert
Richard
Lynchburg
Loeucles
Rioting in Calcutta Leaves Two Moslems Dead
Two Muslims were killed and 13 injured in clashes with police in Calcutta as Hindu and Muslim tensions erupted. Brickbats were thrown amid the violence, and authorities moved to quell the riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate
Calcutta
British India
Bank Holdings Report Shows National and State Wealth Gaps
A 1925 banking report shows national banks holding $396.6 million and total bank assets around $600.5 million. Texas leads regional totals with $1.26 billion in state and $658.3 million in national bank holdings, highlighting intercity wealth distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
Virginig
Texas
For Sale Ads Include Household Items and Garages
A cluttered sale notice lists compressed goods for sale including garage items clothing shoes hats and fur niture with references to prices and dates. The fragment notes discounts and house sale details but lacks full names or locations.
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Kiwanis Club of
Herbert Browne
Mr. Reed
Model Dairy OF
Tops Club
Capital
Niagara
The
Lupton Farm
Will
Wrenins
Star Office
Bella Carson
Riverton
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