Coolidge terse statement stirs national politics
President Coolidge's remark that he did not choose to run in 1928 sparked a nationwide flurry of telegrams and opinions. Washington leaders and London officials weighed the implications while experts debated whether Hoover or Dawes could step in. The State Department said the Geneva naval conference deadlock could not be influenced by his candidacy.
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Rapid City
Coolidge
Washington
Smoot
Utah
Black Hills
Hoover
Dawes
Frank O. Lowden
Nicholas Longsworth
Borah
London
Geneva
State Department
Vermont
Dale
President Coolidge
Miami
Fla
Miami Daily News
James M. Cox
Ohio
The
United States
Headquarters Co Drill Orders for August 3 and 4
All enlisted men are ordered to report at the Armory for drill promptly at 30 o'clock on Wednesday and Thursday evenings August 3 and 4. No excuses for absence accepted. By order of Lawrence C. Hollis 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant. 3rd Battalion 116th Infantry Commanding.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th Inf
Wright and Denny Triumph in Winchester Primaries
In the Winchester Democratic primary K. B. Wright of Strasburg won over J. H. Henry by 271 votes though Henry carried two precincts. Joseph S. Denny of Clarke County defeated Boyd S. Richards 676 to 544, securing a 132 vote Winchester margin.
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Winchester
Wright
Strasburg
J. H. Henry
Mr. Henry
Henry
Joseph S. Denny
Clarke County
Boyd S. Richards
Denny
Richards
Friendship
Reuss
City Hall
Sarah Zane
President Coolidge Shocks Market With Noncandidacy News
An avalanche of selling orders followed President Coolidge's surprise decision not to run in 1928 causing a sharp market drop at the open. Prices fell 3 to nearly 15 points before a broad rally trimmed losses and pushed several issues to record highs. Daily volume neared 3 million shares with total around 2.7 million.
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Associated Press
New York
Coolidge
Hagerstown Wife Catches Hubby on Gallivanting Trip
In Baltimore a police court hears Mrs Myra B Gilbert of Hagerstown accuse her husband of infidelity with Mrs Lillian Jackson of Baltimore. Mrs Jackson is fined 25 dollars and costs for striking Mrs Gilbert after a lobby confrontation. the husband fled and Mrs Gilbert declines a warrant.
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Hagerstown
Associated Press
Baltimore
Myra B. Gilbert
Lillian Jackson
Gilbert
Mrs. Gilbert
Fred
Connie Talmadge Seeks Divorce From Mackintosh
Los Angeles reports confirm Connie Talmadge will seek a foreign divorce from Capt Alastair Mackintosh. Miss Talmadge left Hollywood for Europe and said she might pursue a divorce if time allowed.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Examiner
Constance Talmadge
Alastair Mackintosh
Miss Talmadge
Hollywood
Europe
Firemen's Circus Here August 12 13
The Firemen's Association hosts a two day circus on August 12 and 13 with general admission at fifty cents and seventy five cent reserved seats. The Bob Morton circus performs a three ring show with elephants and a large menagerie under waterproof tents seating thousands. The event aims to benefit the local Firemen's Association and draws on a long road history and a high profile production seen in eastern cities.
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Bob Morton
Frederick
Maryland
Wright Wins Frederick Shenandoah Senate Nomination In Victory
Democratic primary results show Richard Wright of Strasburg defeating J H Henry for state senate with a total 894 majority in Winchester and Frederick County. Joseph S Denny wins in Clarke against Boyd R Richards, carrying the county by 865. Four of five supervisors lose renomination. Scott Grant survives. Hugh B Kline defeated. Luther Pannett defeats John M Massie for sheriff by 758. detailed precinct and district vote tallies follow.
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Frederick County
Richard
Winchester
Frederick
Denny
Richards
Board of Supervisors
Scott Grant
Stonewall
Grover Schlack
Hugh B. Kline
C. I. Brumback
John H. Myers
Shawnee
William H. Branner
William E. Smith
BE. W. Adams
Gainesboro
William J. Muse
G. H. Richards
Back Creek
Pannett
Massie
Luther Pannett
John M. Massie
Massey
Neffstown
Brucetown
White Hall
Albin
Yeakleys
Ashtons
Dolans
Baker’s Mill
Gore
Russells
Lamps
Dry Run
Stephens City
Middletown
Old Forge
Canterbury
Armel
Greenwood
Kernstown
Carpers Valley
Grant
Schlack
Luther Pannett Thanks Voters After Fifth Term Nomination
In a card of thanks Luther Pannett expresses gratitude for support in the election. He pledges to enforce state laws in Frederick County without fear or favor and without hesitation.
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Frederick County
Luther Pannett
Winchester Firemen Meet In Sarah Zane Hall
Regular meeting of the Winchester Firemen's Association tonight at eight o'clock in Sarah Zane Hall. Full attendance requested by the president.
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Winchester Firemen’s Association
Sarah Zane Hall
C. Douglas Barnett
Catholic Garden Party Tonight at Rectory Gardens
Ladies of the Catholic Church invite the public to a garden party this evening in the Sunken Gardens of the Catholic Rectory. Cakes ice cream soft drinks and amusements will be available. Bring old friends and meet new ones.
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Catholic Church
Welltown Yard Party Set for Thursday August 4
A Welltown yard party is planned for Thursday August 4 with a rain date of the following night. The notice lists event timing and backup plan if weather prevents outdoor gathering.
Wright sweeps district for state senator
State election results show Wright dominating the district for the state senate seat. Sheriff Pannett also wins in his contest as new candidates are selected after Board of Supervisors see defeats and only one member nominated.
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Board of Supervisors
Wright Wins Shenandoah County State Senate Seat
The Shenandoah County total for State Senator shows Richard S. Wright with 1 802 votes and J Henkel Henry with 118. Wright’s district majority rises to 3 066 after adding Clarke Frederick counties and Winchester results.
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Shenandoah County
Richard S. Wright
J. Henkel Henry
Wright Leads in Shenandoah District Primary Votes
In the Shenandoah Clarke and Frederick counties and Winchester, Richard S. Wright of Strasburg won the Democratic primary for State Senate by an estimated 3000 votes over J. Henkel Henry of Winchester. Wright carried Clarke and Frederick counties and routed Boyd R. Richards for the House of Delegates seat. Four of Frederick county’s five supervisors were defeated. Scott Grant was re nominated. Sheriff Luther Pannett defeated John Massey by 758 votes.
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Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Scott Grant
Luther Pannett
John M. Massey
Pannett
Winchester
John Massey
Sheriff Pannett
Mrs Annie Ritter Died Last Night
Mrs Annie S Ritter widow of Thomas A Ritter died at ten o clock last night at her Trier farm home near the Opequon due to heart trouble She was 48 and leaves husband a son Amos H Ritter and two daughters Mrs Fred Smith of Apple Pie Ridge and Mrs Frank Ritenour of Clarke county Va Funeral will be held tomorrow morning meeting at the house at 10 o clock and proceed to Macedonia Church for services conducted by Rev J hooks with burial in the churchyard there
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Annie S. Ritter
Thomas A. Ritter
Trier
Opequon
Front Royal Road
Amos H. Ritter
Fred Smith
Apple Pie Ridge
This County
Frank Ritenour
Clarke County
Macedonia Church
J. <. Hooks
Friendship Fire Regular Meeting for Convention Plans
Regular meeting scheduled for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock to finalize arrangements for the Firemen's Convention. Captain Fred W. Forney presides.
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Fred W. Forney
Public Auction of National Fruit Products Stock in Winchester
Public auction offers ten shares of National Fruit Products Company preferred stock for sale at 11 A.M. August 8 1927. Location is in front of the County Courthouse, Winchester Virginia, with cash terms and immediate delivery. Wyoven R Gray Williams attorney noted.
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National Fruit Products Company
Winchester
Virginia
Governor Fuller Delays Action in Sacco Vanzetti Case
Governor Fuller postponed a meeting with the Executive Council to consider a pardon or commutation for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, amid widespread attention to the famous death row case. The delay allows Fuller to present findings to eight-member council, while the trial and protests history are detailed from the 1920s origin to recent uncertainties.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Alvin T. Fullen
William L. Reed
State House
Fuller
Nicoli Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzeti
Typewriters To Be Shipped By Plane From This Country
A Ford tri motor transport aircraft departed from Detroit for Cleveland and New York to deliver typewriters. It is the first freight carrier of its kind built for service outside Ford’s airline. The craft will test flight to New York then Hartford then begin deliveries to Havana Cuba.
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Detroit
Mich
America
Ford
Cleveland
New York
Hartford
Conn
Havana
Cuba
Lonesome U S Swains Propose To Fair Ileana
In Bucharest on August 3 Princess Ileana, age 18, has drawn nine marriage proposals from American suitors after Queen Marie said she would not object if she truly loves him. One Indiana farmer promised love and a farm, cattle, an automobile, two buggies and a sleigh if the match occurred.
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Associated Press
Bucharest
Marie
Ileana
Roumania
United States
Indiana
May Court Martial Navy Aviators Who Flew Plane Too Low
Recommendation to court martial Lieut. Williamson for violations of naval and civil aviation rules after flying too low over Washington’s residential sections. Williamson, attached to the naval aircraft tender Wright, faces charges per the bureau of navigation to Secretary Wilby.
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Navy
Associated Press
Washington
Lieut
Williamson
Wilby
Bureau of Navigation
Willison
Wright
Admiral Bowles Dies At Summer Residence
Rear Admiral Francis T. Bowles United States Navy retired died early today at his summer residence in Barnstable Massachusetts. He served in the Navy for decades and held multiple commands. The death was reported from Barnstable on August 3.
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Admiral Bowles
Associated Press
Barnstable
Mass
Francis T. Bowles
United States Navy
Here
Pauline Garon and Lowell Sherman Separate
Hollywood actress Pauline Garon and her husband actor Lowell Sherman have separated and are living apart. They confirmed the news but would not discuss the nature of their disagreement.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
Pauline Garon
Lowell Sherman
Miss Jones Breaks Bone In Her Foot
Miss Mildred Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Jones of South Loudoun street fell while visiting her aunt Mrs Bowman at Riverton Virginia several days ago and fractured a bone in her left foot. She was attended by a Front Royal physician who has since returned to her home.
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Mildred Jones
W. E. Jones
South Loudoun Street
Half of Intriguing Knee May Appear And Be In Style
NEW YORK August 3 The up to date miss will continue to display half a knee beneath her fall ensemble at the Gar ment Retailers of America fashion show at the Hotel Astor. A revival of the flared dress silhouette and straight wrap coats were noted with boyish models absent. Four new colors were sponsored including d orange autan blue grain and rubique.
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Associated Press
New York
Rummage Sale Request For Tuberculosis Fund
The District Nurse Association asks friends to contribute articles for a rummage sale next week to aid the tuberculosis fund. Leave items in the rest room or notify Mrs. Clarence Hardy who will arrange pickup.
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District Nurse Association
Tuberculosis Fund
Clarence Hardy
Shenandoah Fruit and Vegetable Market Opens New Stand
Shenandoah announces a new fruit and vegetable stand at Piccadilly Street offering fresh goods daily. Specials include lemons two dollars per dozen, tomatoes ten cents per pound, bananas twenty cents per dozen, and ripe cantaloupes guaranteed sweet. Phone 911 for satisfaction. WANTED FeO cook Mrs Albert Bake
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Piccadilly St
Clarke County Primary Yields Record Vote and Key Races
Clarke County voters produced a record turnout in the Democratic primary with Joseph S. Denny leading for the House of Delegates by a wide margin. Richard Wright won the senatorial nomination over J Henkel Henry, and W. W. Smallwood narrowly defeated David H. Allen for sheriff. The board of supervisors and commissioner of revenue had tighter contests, with several local precinct results detailed.
Tobacco magnates seek purchase of Universal Pictures
The Examiner reports in financial circles that tobacco magnate George J. Whan and auto maker William C. Durant are negotiating to buy Universal Pictures Corporation for about 10 million dollars. The report cites the deal as an outright purchase and notes the two business leaders involved.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
The
Examiner
George J. Whan
William C. Durant
Universal Pictures Corporation
Spee
Political gratitude statement from council candidate J Henkel Henry
The candidate thanks voters for their support amid organized opposition and political propaganda. He notes he did not personally appeal in Winchester and accepts the result as confidence in his council tenure. He praises Mr Wright's vote and reflects on his campaign conducted on clean, honest lines.
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Winchester
Council
Wright
Lace Curtains and Rugs Laundered at Winchester Steam Laundry
Lace curtains and rugs can be laundered at the Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone 2. (4-16-1p-tf)
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Winchester
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Yeakley
Smith
Adams
Muse
Welltown Yard
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Shenandoah
Pea Pointy
Reet
Annie Ritter
Friendship Fire
National Fruit Products
First Brethren Church
Berryville Pike
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Wyoven
R. Gray Williams
Sacco
Vanzetti
Executive Council
Frederick A. Parmenter
Slater and Morrill Company
South Braintree
Alexander Berardelli
Facory
Parmenter
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
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Plymouth
Webster Thayer
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Fred H. Moore
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Montivideo
Mexico
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Norfolk County
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Shenandoah Fruit & Vegetable Market
Feo Cook
Albert Baké
Clarke CO
Joe
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Fishpaw
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Clarke-Frorick-Winchester
Richard 8S. Wright
W. W. Smallwood
David H. Allen
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Smallwood
R. E. Reid
George Levi
Jacob Garver
George Jones
B. A. Silman
Mount Airy
Pierces
Millwood
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White Post
Lindsey
Allen—Berryville
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Longmarsh
John M. Fishpaw
Defea
Hugh Pierce
H. E. Boyer
Wishpaw
Chapel District
Thomas P. Spates
Levi
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Herbert A. Clevenger
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