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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1927
Page
1
The court rejects the latest effort to revoke the death sentence, upholding the prior ruling. Judge Thayer denies the motion seeking clemency or revision, reaffirming the sentence amidst ongoing appeals and legal debates.
In Dedham Massachusetts Judge Thayer denied revocation of the death sentence and a stay of execution for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Defense counsel plan immediate appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, while Governor Fuller may delay execution with a further respite.
Mrs Emma K Barr widow of Edward Barr died last night in Louisville at her daughter Mrs Fred S Hunt’s home after a paralytic stroke. She was born in Clarke County Virginia and moved to Winchester then to Louisville earlier this year to be near family. Survived by two sons C Fred Barr and E Mitchell Barr, a daughter, a sister and a brother. Funeral Friday at 4 30 PM from her son’s residence with burial in Mount Hebron.
Major General Leonard Wood was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in the Rough Riders' section after full military honors. The funeral procession included government officials and Philippine representatives, with a guard of troops, Army Band, and a caisson bearing the flag-draped body.
Belle Haven Golf and Country Club moved to first place in the Tri-State Association by routing Winchester on a day when Frederick posted 14 points to annex a match. Don Weems opened with a 38 for Winchester then faded to 80 on the back nine. Gardner Boothe, official scorer, reported Alexandria’s rise as spectators urged the team toward the lead.
Stephens City Virginia August 9 The Farmers Union held a social meeting at the bank building with about 100 attendees including members and wives President Lew Larrick attended The Gilmore family provided music Speakers included the president and other members The next meeting is scheduled for the first Saturday in September with the final fertilizer order call anticipated.
Hollywood August 9 Helen Dine motion picture actress and wife of Rudolph Myzet has been granted a divorce on grounds of cruelty She described Myzet as a tiger man in mans clothing stating he hurled dishes at her and slapped her
Robbinsville North Carolina August 9 One man was killed six were seriously wounded and two were entombed today by a premature explosion of dynamite used in construction work in a tunnel of the Tallahassee Power Company project on Yellow Creek near here.
States report lighter apple crop but better quality. With pests and diseases rising in New York, Ohio, and Michigan, growers push spray programs while packing laws tighten. Virginia relies on new grading to ensure shipments meet standards as frosts cut yields. Continued on Page Five.
The Wm Fox production Bertha The Sewing Machine Girl screens tomorrow and Thursday at the Empire Theatre. Madge Bellamy stars with Allan Simpson and J Farrell MacDonald in a modern life story about love ambition and virtue rewarded.
C Shanholtz of Mount Savage road reports to state and city police that two men matching descriptions of the Mount Jackson Va bank bandits Kirby Dellinger and Cecil Wilson stopped at his road house between 10 and 11 pm. They bought food, sought a Pittsburgh freight train, claimed VA mountains origin, and left toward Western Maryland tracks with two girls. Police searched the area early Saturday for the suspects. The July 25 Bank of Mount Jackson robbery is the referenced incident.
Charlottesville reels from a brutal Friday murder of James H. Allen a storekeeper at Simeon and the wounding of his partner Mrs W R Rothwell an elderly woman. Over the weekend four residences and businesses were robbed and a diamond ring was targeted. Police report three arrests but the killer likely fled by train.
Mary Catherine Diffenderfer wife of Capt Edwin H Diffenderfer prominent Winchester contractor died at home on Braddock and Leicester streets after a long illness. She was 80, had rheumatic trouble and strokes, survived by husband two daughters and several grandchildren. funeral Wednesday at 3 30 from South Braddock Street home with Rev Joseph Duckwall and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
A reader praises the Bob Morton Circus seen in Martinsburg calling it clean entertaining and well attended. The letter notes trained elephant and horse acts and highlights Muggins Charleston. The writer urges viewing the show Friday and Saturday for families in Winchester and Frederick County.
Virginia interests push creation of a state power commission with broad authority to grant permits and oversee reservoir and hydro dam development along the Shenandoah. A public hearing is slated at Harpers Ferry on August 24 with affected landowners and industries invited to present views.
The regular business meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the Friends' Church on Thursday August 11 at 9 30 a m.
Elder R. D. Hottel will preach Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the chapel at 10 Wes. Cork Street. The public is invited to attend. Read Holeproof Hosiery news, Mol ing'& Seal, 7th page.
Lace curtains and rugs can be laundried at the Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone 28. This public notice promotes cleaning services for fabric items through a local business listing.
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