Two Black Suspects Held in Vinay County Murder Case
Otto Clear and Fritz Lewis, both 22, are jailed in Henrico county for safe keeping after a Caroline county coroner's jury charged them with the premeditated murder of Thomas R. Campbell, a 68 year old farmer. Authorities say Campbell was tortured with knives, beaten, and burned to death during a ransom demand. The men were captured while attempting to break through a surrounding posse.
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Richmond
Otto Clear
Fritz Lewis
Henrico County
Caroline County
Thomas R. Campbell
Penola
Campbell
Clear
Lewis
La Follette Starts Campaign Planned by September 1
Washington Aug. 1. National leaders said the La Follette Wheeler campaign will be in full swing by September 1 with new campaign machinery and direct voter appeals led by the candidates. The national executive committee will select a director of publicity soon, Robert M. La Follette Jr. noted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator la Follette
Wheeler
National Executive Committee
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
Public Sale of City Realty in Winchester
By deed of trust dated April 4 1912 the trustee offers at public sale in front of the Winchester Court House on August 30 1924 at 11 A M the estate of C T Wyndham property on West side of North Braddock Street fronting about 57 feet with an alley extending west 33 feet 1 inch including two store rooms and living flats. Terms: one third cash day of sale with balance in two equal annual installments bearing interest at 6 9% secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. J M Steck Trustee A G Swanson Auctioneers 7 29 4wks.
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Court House
Winchester
C. T. Wyndham
North Brad
J. M. Steck
Blue Ridge Bus Line Wins Certificate to Run Winchester to Hagerstown
The Blue Ridge Transportation Company received a certificate from the Virginia State Corporation Commission to operate a bus line from Winchester to the state line aiming toward Hagerstown Maryland. Officials showcased a large passenger car in Winchester and expect WV approval to complete the route. The firm already runs extensive service between Baltimore Cumberland Hagerstown and western Maryland.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Blue Ridge Transporation Company
State Corporation Commission
Winchester
State Line
Hagerstown
George Washington Hotel
E. V
Baltimore
Cumberland
Maryland
Staunton
Uniform Auto Laws Backed By Virginia Official
Richmond motor vehicle Commissioner Hays advocates statewide and national standardization of auto traffic laws. He cites Virginia’s move to uniform statutes and argues tourists suffer when laws vary by county. He cites a personal Surry county incident and notes his role in the Eastern Conference of Motor Vehicle Administrators pursuing uniform laws across states.
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Richmond
Hays
Virginia
Surry County
Surry
Capitol
Otice
Stat
Commonwealth
Eastern Conference of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Maryland
Pest Control Ad Pitches Bedbug Remedy
An advertisement promotes New Chemical P in liquid form for eliminating bedbugs moths fleas and ants. It claims easy use with a patent spout and offers a 35 cent package to make a quart, urging readers to obtain it from their druggist. The copy references varying pests and asserts the product remains effective with proper use.
Special Service At Rock Enon On Sunday
Fred L. Glaize owner of Rock Enon Brings Hotel property has consented to Commandant Mars of the Salvation Army to hold services on the grounds near the hotel at Rock Enon. The public is invited to bring lunches and spend a day at services on Sunday August 3 starting at 10 30 am with other services at 3 and 7 pm. Commandant Mars will preach lively sermons and lead singing of familiar hymns.
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Fred L. Glaize
Rock Enon
Commandant Mars
Salvation Army
Mars
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