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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
8
Henri Mouquin, scion of the renowned New York restaurant family, remains convinced that Delmonico’s era defined fine dining and wine in the city. The piece recalls the once leading establishment and Mouquin’s assertion of its lasting influence on cuisine and vintages.
Mrs. Sophie Exley of 435 Arlington Street Philadelphia wins first prize in a city jelly contest sponsored by The Record. Her strawberry and cherry jellies impressed judges with authentic fruit flavor achieved using bottled fruit pectin. Exley plans to use the prize money to help her family while sharing her peach jelly recipe and method with readers.
An explosion at the Ritz Tower Hotel on Park Avenue injured or killed multiple firefighters. Lieut. Hartnett and Fireman Thomas Finn are among the confirmed dead, with many others in critical condition. Gems worth over 100000 scattered as a jewelry shop front was demolished.
Bombs burst and guns fired early today in Koenigsberg on the heels of yesterdays German election. Four persons tied to Communist and Socialist parties were wounded, including Walter Schuetz the Reichstag deputy, his daughter and the Volks Zeitung editor, plus local Communist leader Herr Lauff.
Local U S Army recruiting officer Sgt H T Smith announced government needs more men for service in Panama and Hawaii. Recruits would be sent between August 1 and 9. Smith is interviewing prospects at the Post Office building and welcomes interested young men to call.
Chicago August 1 closing grain prices show Wheat at 51, 5034 for September and December 541% Corn at 31% for September and 31% for December Oats at 17% September and 20% December Rye at 325g September and 357% December
The card outlines a release of attachment bond a bail bond and positive identification as key features. It emphasizes the seriousness of these considerations in the service.
Two troops head to Camp White Rock near Capon for a Boy Scout and Girl Scout summer program. Leaders include Frank G. Horton and Irene Mathews with Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden addressing on August 7.
Bolivian forces attacked and seized Fort Boqueron, the chief troop concentration point in the Chaco region, amid ongoing Paraguay Bolivia dispute. The victory sparked strong demonstrations in La Paz as supporters rally to fund continued defense efforts.
Postmaster and merchant Joseph T. Fritts told Sheriff Luther Pannett that unknown thieves entered his Bartonville residence while the family was away and stole about 175 dollars from caches along with receipts from the post office and store. No definite clues were found.
The Studebaker sedan used by five bandits fleeing a burglary at Garber Manufacturing in Winchester on July 11 was claimed by National Union Fire Insurance. The car, stolen in Washington DC last January, was turned over to H L Jones after proof of ownership. A pistol duel with Officers Funk, Boyd and Bowers occurred. one bandit was believed shot. The wreck was found near Cross Junction, damaged about 100 dollars and impounded.
Police here expressed the opinion they were a big time gang probably from Washington, reflecting concern about organized criminal activity reaching the area. No further details on suspects or evidence were provided in the brief remark.
Reports from Canton and western China describe massive floods and landslides after the Chu-Kiang river surged. At least 500 dead in the capital district, 80 elderly perished in a collapsed home, 600 houses destroyed, and 50,000 left homeless as floods spread to 30 towns and threaten winter food supplies.
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