Americans In Loyalist Army Take Revenge On Insurgents
Aug 1 dispatch from a Spanish government base hospital behind the Ebro front reports American volunteers returning from action saying the international brigade is taking revenge for prior defeats. Wounded men describe smashing advances into insurgent territory and plans to push toward Gandesa, with a mix of American and other volunteers recovering in a monastery ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Cassidy
Ebro
International Brigade
Desa
Aragon
Mediterranean
Leonard Lamb
New York
Saul Welman
Wilbert Wheeler
Seattle
Canaley
Wellman
Trial court spectators urged to garden in Winchester
This Old Lady notes Trial Justice Tavenner's remark that most onlookers should be home in their gardens as a costly curiosity. The column questions viewers unused to evidence of an attempted assault and suggests Winchester has nearly 1,000 vacant lots to cultivate instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavenner
T. J.’s Court
Winchester
Jordan Springs Brings 10 000 At Public Auction
The Jordan White Sulphur Springs property sold under a 1921 trust deed was bought by Mrs. W. H. Maphers for 10000. Trustees Kuykendall and Larrick offered the site for sale with plans for August 5 to auction hotel equipment. The estate includes 7134 acres, a brick hotel, cottages, water supply, and potential as a summer resort or sanatorium near Stephenson on the B and O railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan White
Stephenson
Baltimore and Ohio
Two Cyclists Hurt In Freighter Crash At City Intersection
Two cyclists Beulah Rudolph 34 and Glenn Bowman 22 were injured when their motorcycle hit a trailer truck at North avenue and North Braddock street. They were taken to Memorial Hospital in unconscious condition. Rudolph has concussion and ear laceration, Bowman concussion. The truck belonged to Super Service Freight Co. of Nashville. A man named Kelly from McMinnville was released after posting a $500 bond for an August 12 police court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
North Braddock Street
Beulah Rudolph
Glenn Bowman
Harrisonburg
Memorial Hospital
Braddock Street
North Braddock
Rge
Super Service Freight Company
Lea Avenue
Nashville
Tenn
Kelly
Spring Street
McMinnville
DeGrange Sets Parachute Jump Record in Spectacular Flight
George de Grange, veteran aviator, completed his 254th parachute jump lasting 1344 minutes from a plane piloted by Duke Douglass at 14800 feet. About 4 000 to 5 000 spectators watched as he landed near Zebadiah Poole’s property on Berryville pike after a dramatic takeoff. Herbert Poole was first to reach him and win a radio prize. official timing equipment was provided by Hodgson and Brown with Longines watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George deGrange
The
Airways
National Aeronautic Association
Duke Douglass
deGrange
Zebadiah Poole
Berryville Pike
Herbert Poole
Hodgson and Brown
Howard Hughes
the Star
Elevated Train Crash at Dead Man's Curve Injures Ten
An empty elevated train rammed a three-car train with 50 passengers on the Interborough Rapid Transit Line at Eighth Avenue and 110th Street. Ten people were injured, three seriously needing hospital care. The incident occurred on what locals call Dead Man's Curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interborough
Eighth Avenue
110Th Street
Dorothy Lamour Recovers From Surgery Aids Pin Missing
Los Angeles reports Dorothy Lamour recovering from surgery on Saturday for acute appendicitis. A lost horseshoe brooch or breast pin, an old gold set with 15 sapphires 14 pearls and 13 sapphires, is sought with a reward offered at the Star Office for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dorothy Lamour
Horshoe
Star Office
Sale of 20 Va. Woolen Co. shares at County Court House
C I Brumback acting as auctioneer offers 20 shares of Va Woolen Co stock for sale in front of the County Court House on Saturday August 6 at 11 A M. Auctioneer reserves right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. Woolen Co
County Court House
C. I. Brumback, Auct
Virginia House Contest Sparks Foul Inquiry in Primary
The Senate committee inquiry into clogged cries of foul enlivened this week’s six primary races. In Virginia a key Democratic House race pits Howard Smith against William E Dodd Jr in a contest viewed as tantamount to an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Alben Warne
A. B. Chandler
Missouri
Bennett Champ Clark
Kansas
George McGill
Nne
Gerald B Winrod
John Hamilton
Virginia
House of Representatives
Howard Smith
William E Dodd, Jr
West Virginia
Judge Floyd Hart Roberts Takes Federal Oath in Roanoke
In Roanoke Virginia on August 1 Judge Floyd Hart Roberts 59 of Bristol took the oath of office as a judge of the United States Court for the Western District of Virginia. He resigned as Bristol corporation court judge effective yesterday a post he held since September 1914. He pledged to administer justice without regard to persons and to do equal right to the poor and rich. He planned to confer with Judge John Paul of Harrisonburg to divide work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
United States Court For
Western District of
Virginia
Floyd Hart Roberts
Bristol
Roberts
White House
Corporation Court of
Federal
Clarence Gentry
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Oil Patch Found Near Pacific Seaway Where Hawaii Clipper Lost
Discovery by the U S transport Meigs located a large surface oil patch about 525 miles southeast of Manila toward Guam. The area, from which the Hawaii Clipper last radioed, suggests the aircraft may have dived into the ocean. Analysis shows traces of oil and gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Meigs
Pacific
Manila
Guam
Hawaii
Faint Hope For Clipper Missed On Ocean Route
Manila dispatch reports renewed optimism in the Hawaii Clipper search as army and navy craft enter the fourth day. Officials say the 26 ton flying boat may still be afloat as no wreckage is found and radio failure or off course landing could place it outside the current search zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hawaii
Ex-Cop Faces Trial In Double Slaying Case
In South Paris Maine Judge William H Fisher opened the murder trial of Francis M Carroll a 43 year old former deputy sheriff charged with killing Dr James G Littlefield 67 and his wife Lydia last October The courtroom drew 50 spectators including 16 women as jurors were read The case follows the confessions of Paul N Dwyer 18 to the doctor and wife killings and his life imprisonment verdict received last November
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William H. Fisher
Francis M. Carroll
James G. Littlefield
Carroll
Lydia
Paul N. Dwyer
Eserens
Love Letters And Art Works Scrutinized In Roil Killing
The body of Augustus Wu Roil, 45, an Algo nac bachelor and farmer, was found in a chicken house on his five acre estate after being struck with a hoe handle. State police examined his love letters and Rosl oil paintings for a motive, noting Roil carried large sums of cash and investigating any response from a matrimonial agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonac
Mich
Augustus Wu
Roil
Algonac Church
Melvin Will
Court Cannot Halt Grand Jury Probe In Pennsylvania
Judge Paul N. Schaeffer ruled the Pennsylvania Assembly cannot suspend the grand jury investigation into graft and corruption tied to Governor George H. Earle and 13 Democratic leaders. He ordered Shelley's evidence sealed and barred subpoenas from testifying before any legislative committee, while allowing the committee to proceed separately under new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Paul N. Schaeffer
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
General Assembly
Schaeffer
Carl B. Shelley
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Shelley
Buying Audit Not Authorized
City auditors Leach, Rind fleisch & Scott remain without instructions to perform a purchasing audit. City Manager Arthur M. Pield requested the audit after complaints from Common Council members and others. The finance committee has met several times but has not acted, so the auditors will wait for authorization before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach, Rindfleisch & Scott
Arthur M. Pield
Common Council
Field
Finance Committee
Germany Again Question Mark Germany Again Question Mark
London August 1 Germany, whose 1914 declaration of war set off a world conflict, again looms as a major question mark in hopes for peace. The piece notes rising strength, a post war mood recovery, and asks how Germany might respond to the Sudeten German demand in Czechoslovakia amid global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Russia
Reich
Europe
Strong
Austria
Serbia
Francis Ferdinand
France
Britain
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Spain
China
New Vanity and Scarf Sets at Appealing Prices
Moling and Cather present new vanity and scarf sets offered at appealing prices. The note highlights stylish options and value for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling and Cather
South End Hose Company Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
Regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Company to be held tonight at 8 o'clock. All members requested to be present. J. P. Sheetz, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Winchester Club Champion Crowned in 36-Hole Final
Lester D. Arnold, president of the Winchester Golf Club, captured the club championship after a tight 36-hole match with Ralph Grimm. Arnold led 3 up with 2 to play, winning on the 34th hole as both players earned end-of-season prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
Ralph Grimm
Lester D. Arnold
Winchester Golf Club
Arnold
Grimm
Sperth
Mae
Pays Costs In Pitchfork Case
Trial Justice A J Tavenner ordered Eishelman to pay costs after a hearing on the assault case brought by Russell Goble a Frederick county farmer. Goble testified Eishelman and Barrett threatened with a pitchfork and stones over wheat threshing near his farm. The judge dismissed the case after witnesses testified and costs were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tavenner
John Bywaters
Russell Goble
Frederick County
Asbury Eishelman
Arnold Barrett
Goble
Eishelman
Barrett
Tre
Tavenner
Lions Hear Reports Tuesday at Winchester Club
Winchester Lions Club will meet at 6.30 at the Country Club instead of the George Washington. P G Ireland says the program will feature reports from the Oakland California international convention by Henry Goode and Bryan Stotler. Delegates Lloyd Carper and Mrs Carper have not yet returned from the coast trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lions Club
Country Club
George Washington
P. G. Ireland
Oakland
Cal
Henry Goode
Bryan Stotler
Winchester
Lloyd Carper
Carper
Suit Against Pastor Settled
An order in Corporation Court dismisses the case of Martha N. Garner against Rev. C. Worthington Lowe by consent of parties. Garner of Witon sought $1,059 in damages and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Martha N. Garner
Rev. C. Worthington Lowe
Garner
Witon
Soviet Air Raid Reported Over Border Areas
Manchoukuo reports 50 Soviet warplanes damaged railways in the Hangkufeng area. Four Soviet aircraft said shot down on Korean territory and one near Manchoukuo, after a raid between 12 30 and 3 30 p m Japanese AA fire used. Tokyo says Korean frontier Soviet planes bombed Japanese positions, with five shot down by defending planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsinking
Manchoukuo
Hangkufeng
Japanese Korea
Russian Siberia
Yuki
Chinghsing
Korea
Changkufeng Hill
Tokyo
Siberian
Choukyoon
Changkufeng
War Office
Shirley Temple Illness Declared Not Serious
Boston August reports say Shirley Temple remained in bed at a Boston hotel after physician Dr. Leo Matsen arrived from Santa Monica. He diagnosed the illness as not serious and halted vacation plans while she recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shirley Temple
Leo Matsen
Shirley
Santa Monica
Calif
Swimming Pool Opens Tomorrow at American Legion Building
Repairs to the heating system delayed today's opening of the North Loudoun Street pool in the American Legion building. Leaks in the boiler must be fixed before water maintains a constant temperature and level. The exhibition occurred as planned this afternoon and the evening event is rescheduled for tomorrow at 8 PM with public invitations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
North Loudoun Street
Child Struck By Locomotive Lives To Play
In Buffalo New York on August 1 a father recounts how his young daughter Alice Elizabeth Huiburd was struck by a 25 ton locomotive while playing with a toy train near their home. She was hurled five feet and landed face down in the cinders before being rushed to a hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Alice Elizabeth Huiburd
Sonny
Hulburdsup
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gandesa
W. B. Gillies
Ea Ereeee
Frank Purnell
Church
C. IL D
Youngstown
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Youngstown, O
Orville C. Jones
Cleveland
Gillies
Jordan Springs
Expenditures Committee
Philippine Islands
Australia
Clipper
Navy
Search
Bachelor
Rosl
William van Antwerp
Iar
South End Hose CO
J. P. Sheetz
Lester Arnold Club
Lions
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!