Governor Grants Fleet Reprieve To May 27
Governor John Garland Pollard granted Lawrence Fleet an 30 day reprieve to May 27 to permit review of a report on the Baltimore youth's surroundings and mentality. The execution was set for tomorrow after Fleet, 18, confessed to killing William Keller, Winchester hardware dealer.
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Gov. Pollard
Baltimore
The
Star
Richmond
Lawrence Fleet
William F. Keller
Winchester
John Garland Pollard
Fleet
Mr. Keller
Virginia State Welfare Department
Vleet
Pollard
Welfare Department
Virginia State Penitentiary
Philip Williamson
State Penitentiary
Washingtoniana Display Draws Philadelphia Visitors at Greenway Court
Philadelphia visitors praised a Greenway Court exhibit of Washington and Custis family belongings. The display features Nellie Custis’s letter with sketches, period dresses, portraits, and furniture as Clarke county ladies host and guide tours.
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Philadelphia
Greenway Court
Washington
Clarke County
White Post
Washington Loan
R. S. Bryarly
Nellie Kennerly
Martha Kennerly
Marguerite Elliott
Thomson Sowers
George Lee
Elizabeth Blackwell
Gwynne Jones
Thomas Blackwell
Custis Meade
Benjamin Harrison
Churches And Others Named In Cameron Will
The will of Mrs. Sallie Mayo Cameron probated in Raleigh lists bequests to churches and individuals in Virginia and North Carolina. Beneficiaries include All Saints Episcopal Church Richmond Christ Episcopal Church Millwood and several named heirs with amounts ranging from 100 to 4000 dollars.
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Cameron
Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Sallie Mayo Cameron
Richmond
All Saints Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
Agnes Carter
Eleanor R. al
Ben Hubbard
James Banister
Josephine Consadine
Rev Dr Miller To Speak Tonight At Grace Lutheran
The Rev. Lewis G. Miller D D missionary on furlough from Japan will speak at Grace Lutheran Church this evening at 8 o clock. He is the son of the late Rev. Dr and Mrs L G M Miller and brother of Mrs Stewart Bell of North Cameron Street. He and his family have been in this country several months.
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Lewis
G. Miller
Japan
Grace Lutheran Church
Dr. Miller
L. G. M. Miller
Stewart Bell
North Cameron Street
Friendship Fire Parade Planning Meeting Friday Night
The secretary urges all members to attend a Friday 8 o'clock meeting to plan Firemen's Parade arrangements and to assemble for a parade on Wednesday night May G. R. Haines notes.
Main At RichtionD Silent Circus Readies Annual Trek
The Walter L. Main Circus and Cody Ranch Wild West open tomorrow at Winchester Fair Grounds to begin a 60th season. The show, housed at the fair grounds since fall, features Bill Cody, Captain Walker with 12 black mane Nubian lions, the Costello sisters, and Goliath the elephant. Admission is reduced to 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with tickets on sale at Baker's drug store. The trek will move from Winchester to Martinsburg and beyond, touring numerous states through next fall.
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Walter L. Main
Cody Ranch Wild West
Winchester Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds
Winchester
Martinsburg
Baker’s Drug Store
Bill Cody
Monogram
Universal Pictures
congress of cowboys and_ cowgirls
Hollywood
West
Captain Walker
Costello
Fred
Peasley
Charlie Robinson
Goliath
Ohio Reporter Shot Down Near Home in Canton
Harry Bouklias of the Ohio Examiner was shot and seriously wounded in front of his Canton home by two assailants using a shotgun. The paper has attacked organized crime and police officials in Canton. Bouklias had a history of legal troubles and had testified in local political cases in 1923.
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Associated Press
Canton
Ohio
Harry Bouklias
Ohio Examiner
Grover Fleming
Examiner
Bouklias
Mellett
Don R. Millett
Vic Donahey
Dc. C. Curtis
Curtis
E. E. Curtis
Tuscarawas
Correction on misprint in Capitol Theatre advertisement
The Capitol Theatre clarifies a misprint in Monday's notice where the letter R in Winchester did not appear in Nat Hawkins' advertisement. The theater states this is not the letter supposed to be omitted from the ad.
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Capitol Theatre
Winchester
Nat Hawkins
Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel Thursdays 7:30
Dance lessons offered at the Washington Hotel every Thursday at 7 30 p m for residents and guests. Beginner to intermediate steps taught in a friendly class setting with emphasis on technique and social dancing.
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Washington Hotel
Free Circus Tickets Offer At Cammer Tire Co
Public notice announces free circus tickets offered by Cammer Tire Co involving individuals Joe 932 Brad and Boscawen with details unreadable in the fragment. The notice lists an event or promotion and names likely sponsors or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammer Tire Co
Joe
Brad
Boscawen
Lindbergh Kidnapping Update From Officials
John Hughes Curtis returned from a secret mission in the Lindbergh holding case and said obstacles were overcome. Rear Admiral Guy Burage stated no further details. Charles Lindbergh Jr. remained missing as officials hinted he may have contacted the kidnapers in Virginia while Lindbergh was away. Major Charles H. Schoeffel remained referenced in what looks like continued coverage.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
John Hughes Curtis
Guy H. Burrage
Reign Burrage
Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Lindbergh
Virginia
Coe
Charles H. Schoeffel
Governors at Richmond Conference Deny Protest Floor Access
At the annual governors conference in Richmond Virginia protesters from the International Labor Defense were denied floor access over petitions. Police confiscated banners outside the hotel while speakers urged economy and denounced big banking interests as President Hoover prepared to address delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Tom Mooney
California
Scottsboro
Ala
Norman Case
Rhode Island
Frederick R. Greller
Philadelphia
International Labor Defense
Mooney
Louis L. Emmerson
Illinois
Floyd B. Olson
Minneapolis
Hoover
Washington
Alexandria
Defense Begins Testimony in $20 000 Suit
In a chancery case filed by Vincent M. Hollis through Emma J. Hollis against George H. Snyder and John H. Snyder for 20000 damages, testimony opened with claims of contributory negligence. The defense seeks to show Hollis was at fault for the Martinsburg pike collision near Miller Brothers green house after the Snyder car struck a bridge.
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Vincent M. Hollis
Emma J. Hollis
George H. Snyder
John H. Snyder
Winchester
Harry R. Kern
Lawrence C. Hollis
Donald L. Weems
Philip Williams
Woodstock
Hollis
Young Snyder
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Touts Regular Service
An OCR fragment notes a Winchester steam laundry listing printing days 7 13 t p M on Mon Wed Sat with references to 28 or 29. The ad emphasizes regular cleaning services and schedule details.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Donations Plentiful for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Further funds for the Ninth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival were announced by treasurer Clifford D. Grim. Numerous individuals and companies listed contributions ranging from 2 to 200 dollars, including Allen L. M., Bean Jno. Mfg. Co., Ford 2. W., Evening Star Pub. Co., Luray Caverns Corp, Read F. A. Inc., United States Navigation Co., and Winchester firms.
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Clifford D. Grim
Allen
L. M
Bean
Jno. Mfg. Co
Baker
E. E
Bell
Henry
Boyd
Fred S. B. Brown
Fisher
Betsy Ross Confectionary
Bosserman
Byrd
H. F
Cooper
W. E. and Son
Clowser
C. W. de Clark
Clowe
Emmett
Son & Co
Evening Star Pub. Co
Ford
Glaize
Fred L
Fred L. Jr
Rere
Frank
Harlee
C. B. A Jackson
Luray Caverns, Corp
Manuel
F. H. A McVicar
C. P
McGuire
H. H
Nix
John
Organ
T. B
O'Leary
W. A. H Patton
Richards
W. M
Read
F. A. Inc
Rosenberger
J. W
United States Navigation Co
Valley Fruit & Candy Co
Winchester Cooperage Co
Winchester Seed Co
Winchester Cola Cola Bil
Winchester Steam Laundry
Greyhound To Send Bus For Festival
Atlantic Greyhound Lines officials inform festival authorities they will provide a large bus for use during the fete next week May 4 and 5. The bus will transport official parties members of the queen's court and other festival contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
Shenandoah
Roosevelt Leads in Pennsylvania Nomination Contest
Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt leads Alfred E. Smith by just over 2,000 votes in Pennsylvania as more than a third of precincts report in the presidential preference primary. Davis leads Butler in the Senate race. McFadden tops Pinchot in the House. Massachusetts awards 36 Democratic votes to Smith, with Roosevelt carrying few.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ete
Smith
Davis
Butler
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
James J. Davis
Smedley D. Butler
Mrs. Pinchot
Congress
Horseshoe
Louis P. McFadden
Cornelia Bryce Pinchot
Senate
Gifford Pinchot
Hoover
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
David J. Walsh
James Roosevelt
James M. Curley
Bruce Shows Will Exhibit Here For The Rouss Firemen
The Bruce Greater Shows, among the road’s best carnivals, will exhibit next week at the Rouss Spring Park grounds for the Rouss Fire Company benefit. Traveling in 15 steel trucks, the show offers side shows and novelties and is now in Martinsburg West Virginia and moves to Winchester then Baltimore. Bruce, the manager, is noted as the first to buy a merry go round for a circus linked attraction. The Rouss firemen urge support and promise real entertainment at the carnival.
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Bruce
Rouss Spring Park
Rouss Fire Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Baltimore
Reuss
Final bid to free Darrow in Massie murder trial
Clarence Darrow rallied for a final three hour closing argument in Honolulu as he defends Lieut Massie and three others over the Kahahawai killing. The jury faces instructions on insanity and unwritten law while the case centers on the January slaying and Massie’s alleged mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Honolulu
Clarence Darrow
Astate
Granville Fortescue
Thomas H. Massie
Navy
Joseph Kahahawai
Winchester Firemen Parade Call to Turn Out
All firemen are urged to respond for the Firemen's Parade on Wednesday night May 4. Citizens are asked to show visitors the strength of Winchester's fire department. Captains Frank Foreman Richard Brown Fred W. Forney sign the notice.
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Curbstone
Winchester
Frank Foreman
Richard Brown
Fred W. Forney
Washington Bicentennial Theme Drives Shenandoah Parade Division
The Ninth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival showcases Washington as the main theme with Indian transportation and early settlers pictured. Knights of the Golden Horseshoe and Spotswood lead a regal display on bridled steeds, honoring George Washington and the region’s colonial heritage.
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Washington
Sportswood
Knights of the Golden Horseshoe
J. N. G. Finley, Jr
Handley High School
Winchester
George Washington
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Knights of the Golden Horse Shoe
On Spotswood
Rhertine Glass Greene
Joist Hue
Shenandoah Valley
Hite
Joist Hite
John
Isaac van Meter
Richmond Receivership Funds Shuffled After Talley Resigns
National Surety Company pays 50000 to First and Merchants Bank in Richmond as substituted receivers for the Virginia Mortgage and Finance Corporation. The move follows the resignation of district attorney Robert H. Talley amid alleged shortages. About 34000, reportedly in a New York bank, has been transferred to Richmond, with a distribution order expected soon.
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Richmond
First and Merchants Bank
Virginia Mortgage and Finance Corporation
National Surety Company
Robert H. Talley
Corporation
Talley
New York
First Lighthouse at Cape Henry Declared Historic Shrine
Norfolk Virginia dedicates the first federal lighthouse built in 1791 at Cape Henry as a historic shrine. More than 200 people attend the dedicatory and patriotic exercises in the natural amphitheater at the dune base where the lighthouse stands as a sentinel of the past.
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Norfolk
Cape Henry
The
Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
Prince of Wales Steps On Childs Toe In Nursery Visit
In Newcastle England the Prince of Wales visited a nursery school near Gateshead. As children crowded around, the prince stepped on a boy named Patrick’s foot. The boy then stepped on the royal toe and the prince apologized saying he could tread on mine.
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Newcastle
Eng
Prince of Wales
Gateshead
Patrick
Pitts Wins Divorce From Gallery in Los Angeles
Zasu Pitts was granted a divorce from Thomas S. Gallery after charging desertion. A property settlement gave Pitts the Los Angeles home and custody of their daughter Ann nine and adopted son Don Mike Gallery nine, son of the late Barbara La Marr, with custody arranged out of court.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas S. Gallery
Zasu Pitts
Miss Pitts
Ann
Don Mike Gallery
Barbara la Marr
California drought ends as spring storms roll in
Reports from multiple cities describe a nine week drought broken by spring showers and highland snows. Six inches fell at Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead. Los Angeles had its first rain since February 18, easing brush fire risks.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Highlands
Big Bear Lake
Lake Arrowhead
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White Post Section
C. W. Hollis
G. R. Haines, Secty
Underworld
Major Schoeffel
Europe
Governors’ Conference
Young Hollis
Greyhound
Keystone State
Bay State
Rouss
Darrow
Barry
Ulrich
Massie
Kahahawai
BANK
Rockefeller
Jacob Lieberman
Kansas City
Darrell Capshaw
Clendennin
John H. Board
Bolzano
Italy
Henry Basse
China
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