Seven Die In Pottsville Coal Mine Blast And Fire
A gas explosion and ensuing blaze at the St Clair Coal Company mine four miles from Pottsville Pennsylvania killed seven men and wounded eleven. Rescue workers battled black damp, recovering six bodies within hours while 28 miners faced exposure and burns with several in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
St. Clair Coal Company
Frank Montgomery
Paul Sikra
Vasil Holovak
Luke Chuckran
Richard Barnes
St. Clair
John and
Michael Terris
Port Carbon
Andrew Potts
Toby
Festival events program and torchlight parade route
MA Winchester notes the Star issue includes the festival official program the coronation text the pageant text In Springtime and the torchlight parade route for tomorrow a map of the grand parade will be published first aid stations are set up by the District Nurse Association Red Cross Boy Scouts Firemen and Salvation Army at key locations in the city including end ey Presbyterian Church and Salvation Army HQ on Valley avenue where crowds gather
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
District Nurse Association
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
The
Firemen
Salvation Army
Co City
End Ey
Presbyterian Church
Valley Avenue
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Queens Shape Winchester Fest
Miss Adelaide Moffett and Miss Gwladys Harris head to Winchester for the 15th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Moffett arrives in Washington at 4 20 p.m. and will travel to Winchester by 6 to 6 30 p.m. Harris, former Annapolis Valley Queen, is welcomed in Washington. Local officials and festival leaders anticipate a day of pageantry and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwladys Harris
Annapolis
Nova Scotia
Washington, D. C
Edward Williams
Front Royal
Adelaide Moffett
Washington
Burr P. Harrison
J. M. Steck, Jr
James Cordon
Harris
Washington-Hoover
Baldridge
Ridgely White
Hugh Green
Anne Kerr Russell
Winchester
Mae Moffett
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Annapolis Valley
Moffett
D.C
Five Vessels In Trouble From Coastal Fog
Five steamships faced distress off the north Atlantic coast as dense fog delayed rescue. The Commercial Pioneer and York collided near the Delaware breakwater, the Malamton ran aground near Block Island, another vessel took on water, and a collision near Atlantic City involved the A C and Tokai Maru. Coastguard cutters and patrol boats aided three vessels. two reported collisions but did not request help.
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New York
North Atlantic
Coastguard
Delaware
York
Baltimore
S. S. Malamton
Co. D. Mallory Corporation
Block Island
Rhode Island
Grass Seed Price at Miller & Co Sets 20 Cents Per Pound
John S. Miller & Co lists the grass seed price at 20 cents per pound. The notice presents a simple price point for common turf seed buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Miller & Co
Navy Bill Approved by President for Next Year
President Roosevelt approved a peace time navy appropriation of 546 million for the next fiscal year funding two new battleships two cruisers eight destroyers six submarines one mine sweeper one submarine tender one fleet tug and one oiler. The measure also funds continued work on two battleships three aircraft carriers eight cruisers forty three destroyers sixteen submarines a seaplane tender and a destroyer tender. Senate debate on a larger 1.156 billion expansion was blocked by Senator Holt while Senator Nye warned of a mad program and Barkley warned of a Saturday session if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Holt
D-W.va
Barkley
D-Ky
Nye
RND
House Rules May Grant Whip Hand On Spending Bill
Washington April 27 The House rules committee may hold the whip hand over Roosevelt spending and the wage hour bill. Appropriations leaders say they must seek privileged status for the pump priming bill due to many provisions and appropriations items. If blocked by rules it could be forced to the floor by a 218 member petition, a slow process lawmakers dislike. Representative Snell warns against White House coercion choking free expression on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Rules Committee
Roosevelt
House Appropriations Committee
House
Appropriations Committee
Appropriations
Rules Committee
Snell
New York
White House
Rebs War Fleet Hastens To Help Stalled Troops
News from Hendaye France reports Franco’s naval fleet moved to assist stalled land forces by bombarding Alcala De Chivert positions. Government lines from Teruel to the Mediterranean held firm as clashes continued along the Catalonian front with snow hindering operations.
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Rebs
Hendaye
France
Francisco Franco
Alcala de Chivert
Jose Miaja
Teruel
Mediterrannean
Barcelona
Castellon
Tremp
Seo de Urgel
Llavorsi
Queen Shenandoah XV sends greetings to Winchester
Miss Adelaide Moffett, Queen Shenandoah XV, spoke aboard a plane to Washington en route to Winchester. She expressed thrill at the coronation and gratitude for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom fete honor. She hopes to rule wisely and meet her future subjects in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
New York
Adelaide Moffett
Washington
Winchester
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Roosevelt critiques utility finance in off the record remarks
In an off the record 1934 press briefing made public today President Roosevelt said private power utilities and railroads used long bond issues without sinking funds, allowing aggressive recapitalization and higher profits. He spoke at Warm Springs after TVA inspection, noting regulated reorganizations and looming debt adjustments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Tennessee Valley
TVA
Congress
Sudeten Germans Answer Germany Union With Sudetenland Inevitable
A German cabinet official told AP that the Anschluss of Czechoslovakia's Sudeten Germans with Germany is inevitable and the only question is whether it can be achieved without bloodshed. He warned that Sudeten Germans will soon push for union with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press Today
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Oxford Oath Refused War Becomes Peace Pledge By Students
New York April 27 estimated three quarters of a million American high school and college students swore a revised oath at campus peace rallies. The American Students Union abandoned the Oxford oath and adopted a pledge to keep America out of war and push governments toward peace. The united student peace committee announced 750000 students would join demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Students’ Union
America
United Student Peace Committee
Firemen Torchlight Parade Set For Winchester Apple Blossom Event
Winchester prepares its first Firemen's Torchlight procession for tomorrow at 7 30 pm with contingents from Virginia and West Virginia. The lineup includes Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps Brackenridge Pa and Greenbrier Military Band Lewisburg W Va with Mummers division and decorated entries. Firemen report at 7 15 at the Reuss engine house and parade forms on Cameron Street between Piccadilly and Cork with last minute changes possible. A 15 minute drum drill and a fireworks display will follow at Handley High School.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Drum
Peneer Hose Company
Brackenridge
Pittsburgh
Greenbrier Military Band
Lewisburg
W. Va
M. D. Weaver
Cameron Street
Piccadilly
Cork
Mummers
Cameron
Boscawen
116Th Infantry
Reuss
Messinee
Rouss Fire Company
Rouss
Pioneer
Harrisonburg Hose Co
Martinsburg Fire Department
Orbisonia
Potomac Fire Company
Hagerstown
Strasburg Fire Department
Handley
Charles Town Fire Department
Front Royal
Leesburg Fire Department
Greenbrier
Doll Baby
St. Andrews High School
Roanoke
Handley High School
Vendors barred at Handley High pageant grounds
Garland Quarles announced that vendors selling refreshments and novelties may not vend on Handley High School grounds during the pageant. Police chief C. W. Hollis has assigned officers to enforce the ban to keep pageant music and verse audible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Quarles
Handley High School
C. W. Hollis
Quarles
Attorney General Margiotti Dismissed in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg April 27 Governor George H Earle dismissed Attorney General Charles J Margiotti who had demanded a grand jury probe into alleged bought legislation He named Herbert F Goodrich dean of the University of Pennsylvania law school as his successor and urged arrests as warranted by the evidence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg, Pa
Charles J. Margiotti
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Herbert F. Goodrich
The
University of Pennsylvania
Will
Margiotti to probe college aid graft claims in Pa
Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti after an open conference with Governor George H. Earle announced a grand jury investigation into charges that Pennsylvania legislation had been bought. Margiotti, an independent candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, cited brewing interests paying 20000 to party officials to influence favorable laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Margiotti
George H. Earle
Ford Meets Roosevelt as Industry Leaders Back Administration
President Roosevelt hosts Henry Ford at a White House luncheon with financiers Owen Young and Winthrop Aldrich likely to confer on a forthcoming monopoly message. Officials plan further talks with Jackson and Arnolds as recovery efforts continue.
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Owen D. Young
Winthrop Aldrich
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
Henry Ford
Roosevelt
News R
White House
Ford
Marriner
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
General Electric
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase National Bank
Robert H. Jackson
Congress
Charleston
S. C
Capitol
Decorations at Rouss Engine House
Decorations for bicycles and doll carriages can be obtained at the Rouss Engine House at a small cost. Rouss Fire Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss
Eye care ad and pet notice in city listings
A brief page item lists Hodgson and Brown Registered Optometrists offering passenger flights over the city for a dollar at the local airport with special flights arranged and parachute jumping all day A separate notice seeks a home for a male Collie dog with a contact phone number 1182
Festival Notice of Riley's Market Food Bargains
Riley's Market announces festival stock sale with special food bargains. Open late Thursday and closed all day Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley’s Market
Keep Streets Clean Urges Civic Cooperation
Citizens are asked to help keep streets clean and attractive. Rubbish swept from the sidewalk and gutters should be placed in containers on the curb. Collections will be connected early Friday and Saturday mornings.
Banks to Close Early This Thursday and Friday
Notice states Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Commercial and Savings Bank and Union Bank of Winchester will close at 1 PM on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurs
Shenandoah Valley
Nat'l Bank, Farmers & Merchants
Nat’l Bank and Trust Co
Commercial & Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester
Apple Blossom Specials Sell Shorthorn Bulls at Exchange
James P. Reardon Jr announces Apple Blossom Specials for registered Shorthorn bulls. Bulls priced just above beef value or exchange for steers. Contact Boyce at 41-F-12 or Winchester numbers 250 or 930. Listing appears in a late 1920s era classified item.
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James P. Reardon, Jr
Boyce
Winchester
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Number Nine
Miss Adelaide Moffett
Bulletin
A. C
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Puelley
Newark
Ambrose Charley Rouss Fire Co
Cao Steen
Oie Peer
Tim
Audeville
HA Hable’s Palace
Savannah
Navy
President Roosevelt
Warm Springs, Ga
Pioneer Corps
Handley High
President
Marigiotti
Earle
Herbert F. Good
Marigotti
Margiotti
Ney
Tion
Democra
Tic
Governor—State Committee
United States
Giotti
Democratic
David L. Lawrence
Ralph M. Bashore
Matthew H. McCloskey
Finance Committee
E. W. Armstrong CO
E. Piccadilly St
Cummings
Thurman Arnolds
Jackson
Evening Star
Hodgson & Brown
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