Detroit Rainstorm Causes Major Damage and Flooding
The Detroit area suffered extensive damage after a 4.71 inch rainfall over about 18 hours. Industrial plants and the city faced flooded basements, ruined office furniture, and pavements damaged. Ford Rouge plant pumped basements to prevent further losses while thousands were reassigned to pumps. Total damage pegged around 2 million dollars. In Dorchester County Maryland, rain benefits some crops yet tomato fields, largest in the state, faced serious harm. Hot sun and recent drought, wilt, and blight cut tomato prospects. Maryland State College investigations found 40 percent of fields diseased and yields down by 40 percent or more.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Ford Plant
River
Rouge
Ford Motor Company
N.Y
Weather Bureau
Tnee
Rochester Ter Cour Y
Ad Holaing
Maryland State College
Dorchester County
Maryland
Sues for value of dead hound dog
Supt. John M. Massie of the county almshouse sues Edward Carpenter for 50 dollars claiming the hound he valued at 50 dollars was killed after the dog slipped its collar and ran away Carpenter allegedly struck the dog with a stone then shot it dead and buried the carcass Massie states he learned of the dog’s fate and asserts the dog’s value while Carpenter contends he believed the hound was mad and shot it The trial is set for next Saturday in the county magistrate court before Justice Tavenner
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John M. Massie
Edward Carpenter
Carpenter
Tavenner
Massie
Metho dist Sunday School Hosts outing at Bartonville
The Stephens City Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a small party Monday evening at Bartonville Park. Guests Miss Madeline Roller and Paul Carter celebrated birthdays with boating and swimming. Mrs. Cares and Mrs. Craig assisted.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Stephens City
E ‘Park
Bartonville
Casion
Madeleine Roller
Paul Carter
Cares
Craig
Hudson Brougham 4 door 5 passenger arrives
The Winchester Hudson Co announces the latest model Hudson Brougham four door five passenger sedan just arrived for sale. The release highlights new design and updated features from the auto maker.
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Winchester Hudson CO
Red Ash Coal Ready For Immediate Delivery
Advertises red ash coal available for immediate delivery with orders welcomed now. Warns prices will rise next month and provides contact as phone 414-1.-G. 0. Snapp.
Benjamin Baker Dies at 65 After Long Illness in Winchester
Benjamin Brooke Baker lifelong Winchester resident died at 44 South Main street at 10 15 last night after a protracted stomach cancer illness. He and his wife fell ill last winter with influenza. she died weeks earlier. Baker was a locksmith and gunsmith for generations, one of the last in the city, born and died in the same old house built by his grandfather in 1735. He was 65, born June 6 1860, married Julia Taylor who died months ago. He held life memberships in Elks Lodge 867 and was a longtime member of the Union Fire Company and the Union Cornet Band. Funeral Sunday at 4 30 from his home, with services by Reverends Neff and McFaden, Elks ritual at Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers named.
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Benjamin Brooke Baker
South Main Street
Aks
Henry Nott
Mr. Baker
Winchester
William Alexander Baker
Af Renttig
George Merryman
Con W.va
Elks
Baker
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Old Union Fire Company
Charley Rouss
Jonathan Foster
J. L. Neff
Market Street
M. E
F. T.mcfaden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Winchester Lodge of Elks
William L. Whissen
E. Bruce Capper
A. R.breckenridge
Stewart Eawcett
Charles Cooper
William Keating
H. I. Pifer
Charles Woodward
Holmes Carper
William L. Zirkle
William Haines
Walter EB. Huntsberry
The
C. Yost
William W. Glass
W. Collis
Nathan Hottel
John Robinson Girgus Circus Arrives and Schedules Parade
The John Robinson circus trains are due Sunday morning from Keyser West Virginia arriving near the Baker street crossing. Downtown seat sale at Hables corner Main and Water. A 2:15 and 8:15 show time is set for Monday under the big white top with 500 performers and animals featuring Captain Ricardo and a multi-ring arena.
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John Robinson
Keyser
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Baker Street
Winchester Fair Grounds
Hable’s
Hable’s Clothing
Main
Water Streets
Main Street
Cork
Ziegfell Follies
Wink Weaver
Circus
Complete Election Night at the Empire Theater
Winchester and Frederick county voters are invited to the Empire Theatre Tuesday night for complete state election returns. The event includes detailed county and city results and a film program, with two showings at 7 and 9 p.m. and returns updated during the screenings. A welcome for Harry Byrd is planned for Monday night.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Empire
Chty
Norma Talmadge
Harry Byrd
E Empire
Empire Theatre Presents First National Month Feature Set
Empire Theatre promotes its August program labeled First National Month starring Norma Talmadge Colleen Moore Milton Sills Eugene O Brien Constance Talmadge Richard Barthelmess Doris Kenyon Viola Dana Anna Q Nilsson Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle. It announces daily reels and weekly big releases including The Only Woman Lilies of the Field Sally New Toys As Man Desires If I Marry Again Inez From Hollywood Her Husbands Secret Want My Man and more with gold prizes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The nightly headliner Stop Flirting is showcased.
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Norma Talmadge
Colleen Moore
Milton Sills
Eugene O’brien
Constance Talmadge
Richard Barthelmess
Doris Kenyon
Viola Dana
Anna Q. Nilsson
Corinne Griffith
Conway Tearle
Empire Theatre
Metro- Goldwyn
Colleen Mobre
Sally
Mary Hay
New Toys
Lewis Stone
Inez
Hollywood
Man
Empire
the Empire
Funeral for Fireman B. Brooke Baker Named by Huntsberry
The Roush Fire Company calls all members to assemble at the hall at 4 P.M. Sunday to attend the funeral of late brother fireman B. Brooke Baker. By order of W. E. Huntsberry, Captain.
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B. Brooke Baker
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs at Leicester Street
Brass bed and springs offered for sale at 316 West Leicester Street. Contact details not provided. Listing appears in a dated classifieds snippet with a partial timestamp 7-1-1p-tf.
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Leicester St
Weather predicts fair skies with showers later week
Weather bureau forecasts for the week starting Monday call for mostly fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with some local showers late in the period. Temperatures start below normal then rise gradually over several days.
Byrd To Deliver Final Campaign Speech In Winchester
Virginia governor candidate Harry Byrd will close his campaign with a home coming speech at Empire Theatre in Winchester Monday night at eight. The event aims to rally supporters before election day with Byrd expected to win. city officials increase seating and R. Gray Williams will introduce. No seats reserved. crowd expected to overflow.
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Harry Byrd
Virginia
Empire Theatre
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Byrd
McMillan Byrd party escapes ice for Greenland base
The steamers Peary and Bowdoin of the MacMillan arctic expedition freed from Melville bay ice and expected to reach Etah Greenland today, restoring schedule. Commander Byrd reports they will hoist planes overboard once Peary reaches Utah and work to make up lost time. Wings could not be attached at Peary due to space. planes will be transported by beach and secured to boats.
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Associated Press
Washington
Peary and
Bowdoin
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Melville Bay
Etab
Greenland
Cape York
Navy Department
R. B. Byrd, Jr
Utah
Aged sister dies before family reunion at Slate Mills
Alfred Dodson traveled to Slate Mills in Rapidan County to visit his sister Mrs Patsy Hawkins for a long awaited reunion arriving after her funeral. Mrs Hawkins aged 81 widow of Walter Hawkins died at her brother Reuben Hawkins home leaving nephews and nieces. She was a devout church member admired for Christian character and simple life.
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Alfred Dodson
Slate Mills
Rappahannock County
Patsy Hawkins
Winchester
Hawkins
Dodson
Walter Hawkins
Reuben Hawkins
Revolution of Feeling Against Mapp Widespread
Letter from M P Carter of Winchester Va criticized editorial stance on Mr Mapp and Byrd clash in 1925. It argues revulsion at ignoble methods used to defeat Byrd and rejects the end justifies the means as a universal maxim and warns against whitewashing character.
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the Star
Byrd
Mapp
M. P. Carter
Come to the Empire Theater Monday for Byrd Home Welcome
Citizens are invited to Empire Theater on Monday August 3 at 8 p m to welcome Byrd home and greet the returning figure. The event promises a brief program and reception following the welcome.
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The
Empire Theater
Byrd
Tokus Inn Serves Chicken and Waffle Suppers
Tokus Inn announces planned chicken and waffle suppers available for diners. Phone contact listed as 2036F13 for orders or reservations.
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Tokus Inn
Questions and Answers on Virginia Bond and Tax Votes
Questions and answers discuss who voted for a 50 million road bond, who defeated it, who backed a 10 cent real estate tax for roads, who opposed the gasoline tax, who supported a 1920 fee increase costing taxpayers over 2 million dollars, who favored a constitutional convention at an estimated cost of 1 million, and who opposed creating a Central Tax Board in Richmond. The piece labels G Walter Mapp and Harry F Byrd as key figures in these votes ahead of the governor primary on August 4.
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G. Walter Mapp
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Harry F. B
Richmond
Central Tax Board
A. G. Walter Mapp
Yard Party Finishes After Third Night at South End Hose Hall
After two successful nights the yard party at South End Hose Company on West Monmouth Street ends tonight. The Citizens Band led by Prof. W H Mcllwee performed last night, and many donated items remain to be claimed by donors via Mrs. Grover Clevenger or the hose hall. Tonight promises a final big night with many cakes and a crowd supporting a good cause.
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South End Hose Company
West Monmouth Street
Ya . Brett
Citizens Band
W. H. Mcllwee
Grover Clevenger
Hose Hall
Winners of Dollar Days third drawing announced
The Star confirms unclaimed first two drawings led to a third draw offering $5 in gold and a year’s subscription. All other drawings are canceled. Duplicate numbers 11,931 valid for a year subscription at Star Office.
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Star
Star Office
Good Demand For Stocks Despite Short Session
New York stock market opened after a short weekend lull with uneven gains. Demand remained strong for many issues, spurred by favorable trade news from key industries, and the close held firm. Total volume reached about 550000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
South End Yard Party Serves Cake Tonight
Community event invites residents to join the South End Yard Party for cake and socializing this evening. Neighbors expected, details unspecified.
Times-Dispatch blasts Mapp as election blunder in 1918 letter
Richmond evening editorial decries gubernatorial candidate criticizes a 1918 letter by G W Mapp & co soliciting election judges to use influence at polls. It argues the 1926 charge of undue influence is a political mismatch between then and now, noting Pittsylvania electoral neutrality and statewide uproar.
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Richmond
Digparth
Mapp
Pitt County
Pittsylvania
Mappah
Congress
House of Representatives
Smithsonian to permanently exhibit airship Chicago
The air cruiser Chicago, flagship of the army round the world flight squadron, will be placed permanently among Smithsonian Institution exhibits as a memorial to the men who made the world circuit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chicago
Army
Smithsonian Institution
For Sale Cucumbers for Pickles in Winchester Area
For sale cucumbers suitable for pickling from W F Artrip at R1 Winchester. Quantity 1 peck to 8 and 1/2 ton indicated. Includes local delivery and contact for purchase.
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W. F. Artrip
Winchester
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