Five Survivors of ZR-2 Disaster Fall Silent No It Is Not
Forty four of forty nine crew aboard the ZR-2 died when the airship broke in two and exploded over Hull England as it prepared for trials bound for the United States Navy. American Norman C Walker survived and later told how the ship fractured midair and fell into the Humber.
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London
Hull
Humber
Norman C. Walker
Commerce
Tex
Admiralty
Walker
Air Command- Maitland
Themelves
Howden
Eng
Aus
Towden
New York
Slagines
Atlantic
Nese
Maxfield
America
Bedford
England
United States Navy
New Holland
Wann
City of
Dad
Dujured
Irish reply to Lloyd George keeps door open for talks
In London on August 25 the Irish republican cabinet’s reply to Lloyd George’s August 13 letter denying Irish secession and refusing foreign arbitration was received at the prime minister’s residence. Officials say the reply does not end negotiations and a joint press communique may follow after cabinet review. Dublin reports the reply leaves an opening for continued peace talks.
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Associated Press
London
Irish Republican Cabinet
Lloyd George
Ireland
Cirefés
Dublin
Empire screens Wanda Hawley in The Outside Woman
The Empire presents The Outside Woman adapted from All Night Long with Wanda Hawley in the lead. Also on the program a new comedy The Game Lady and late Pathe News. Tomorrow Robert Harron stars in Coincidences from Metro Studios. Harron alive and popular.
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the Empire Tonight
Wanda Hawley
Late Pathe News
Robert Harron
Metro 5Studios
Farmers Union Picnic to Be Held in Powers Woods
Members in Stephens City local of the Farmers B and C Union will gather for a picnic in Dr Powers woods near Dunkard Church on Saturday August 27. The group will supply the cats and invite farmer friends. By order of President L J McCartney secretary treasurer.
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Stephens City
Farmers’ B. & C. Union
Dr. Powers’ Woods
Dunkard Church
L. J. McCartney
Sec.-Treas
Song of the Soul with Fritz Leiber at Audit Tonight
A late Goldwyn feature screens tonight with Fritz Leiber and Vivian Martin in a program designed to please cinephiles. The presentation promises strong reception for fans of classic film.
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Fritz Leiber
Vivian Martin
Goldwyn
Virginia firm buys Brumback & Brother and expands offerings
The Virginia Chemical Company announces the Stephens City purchase of C. Brumback & Brother and pledges a complete line of hardware, repairs, machinery, fertilizer, coal, orchard supplies, fence and grass seed while requesting continued patronage.
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C. IT. Brumback & Brother
Stephens City
THE
VA. Chemical Company
J. H. Polhamus
Rock Enon Springs boasts finest pool in region
Rock Enon Springs claims the finest swimming pool in the area with fresh water running through it and mineral waters described as chalybeate iron. Nearby sulphur springs and pure mountain air accompany a day at the Friendship Fire Company event on Labor Day September 5.
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Rock Enon
Friendship Fire Company
Federal troops tipped to restore order in West Virginia coal fields
Aug 25 reports show Governor Weaver appealing for federal force to curb strikes by 1 000 miners in Mingo county. Brigadier General Read ordered to keep troops ready while Bandholtz and Ford head to Charleston to investigate conditions amid martial law in Marmet and Marmet marchers swelling to 6 000 plus in Racine. Logan county residents called to arms as armed bands move toward Jeffries.
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Mingo
West Virginia
War Department
Gem H. H. Bandholtz
A. BE. F
Army District
Washington
Stanley H. Ford
Charleston
W. Va
Marmet
Mingo County
Tue River
Morgan
Boone County
Chris Pettry
Edwithe
Raleigh County
Eastbankk
Racine
Logan
Huntington
Logan County
Chafin
Wirt Stone
Stone
Jeffries
Coal River
Gore Picnic Saturday Aug 27 with Band Amusements
Community event at Keyser featuring the Gore picnic with a band, carload Jardinieres and flower pots, Gray and Streit. Local notices promote entertainment and attractions for attendees and families.
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Keyser
Carload Jardinieres
Gray and Streit
Federal officials expose swindling ring led by French and Worthington
Aug 25 Chicago federal officials announced that Charles W. French and John W. Worthington head a band of swindlers behind dozens of schemes and mail robberies possibly totaling 50 million dollars. The case involved 32 victims or associates, plus 9.6 million in securities seized and another 10 million found in notes. The probe also uncovered the rise of the American Rubber Company of Chicago from a raincoat shop to a 1 million dollar paper value and plots to target Centralia Montana, Carroll Illinois, Lorraine Ohio, and other locales with coal, mining, and undertaking ventures.
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Chicago
Charles W. French
John W. Worthington
American Rubber Company of
Centralia
Carroll
Lorraine
Naval career of Lieut Byrd outlined by Washington Star
Brief sketches describe Lieut Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr of Winchester as air navigational expert for the ZR-2 expedition. Born October 25 1888, Byrd graduated from VMI in 1906, UVA 1907 and the Naval Academy 1912. He served at sea post graduation and held roles in naval militia, training camps, and war aviation. He led navigational prep for transatlantic flight and piloted two legs of the NC-3 before transfer to the NC-5.
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England
America
Washington Star
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Navy Department
Byrd
Virginia Military Institute
University of Virginia
United States Naval Academy
Naval Militia
Rhode Island
United States Naval Canadian Air Forces
St. Johns
Aviation
For Sale New six room house with modern conveniences
For sale a new six room house with modern conveniences in a good locality. Cheap to quick buyer. Apply 7138 Market Street. WANTED To rent house by Sept 25. Address B H care Star office.
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Market Street
B. H
Care Star Office
Conners Bargtin Store Ad Promotes Dress Shirts
An advertisement from Conners Bargtin Store highlights a new line of dress shirts offered to shoppers at the outlet. The brief pitch emphasizes quality and sale potential for customers seeking formal wear options.
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Conners Bargtin
Rebuilt Fords for sale at Chapman's Auto Sales
Twenty rebuilt Fords offered with prices from 200 to 500 dollars and easy terms. Located at 401 W Fairmont Ave. Chapman's Auto Sales advertises a bargain line and urges quick pickups. Also Conner's Bargain Store promotes knit neckwear and a Chevrolet Roadster with a new top and fenders at no set price.
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Chapman
Conner’s
Fairmont Ave
Stocking sale near Winchester by Rumsey Smith
Food young stock ewes. I will be at Chas. L. Bakers, Friday, Aug. 26, with another 100 head or more, 5 mi from Winchester, near Chambersville. Mane Phone 4114, Loft Rumsey Smith, Hanging Rock, W. Va. FOR RENT Two large rooms over Hable's Store, Main St. entrance, suitable for office or shop.
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Chas. L. Baker's
Winchester
Chambersville
Hable’s Store
Main St
Byrd Not On ZR-2 Flight That Exploded Over England
Cablegram from Lieutenant-Commander Richard Byrd Jr. states he was aboard the ZR-2 when it broke in two and exploded over Hell, England. The Navy later confirmed Byrd was not on the trial flight. 17 Americans and 27 British personnel died in the disaster.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
United States Navy
City of Hell
Eng
Byrd
New York
England
Navy
Maryland colt sells for 21000 at Walker's Page Brook sale
Captain Walker's son of Sweep and Ballet topped the August 10 Page Brook yearling sale with a 21000 bid. The Porter, a top-priced Maryland colt, attracted interest as a fast performer from the east and a potential future sire. The sale highlights Maryland and Virginia breeding energy with strong global interest in high priced yearlings.
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O’neil Sevier
Baltimore American
Saratoga Springs
MN. Y
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
Asheaut
Sweep and Ballet
Philip M. Walker
Page Brook
Newmarket
Captain Walker
Porter
Ganeda
Eadward Beale Mclean
Washington
McLean Stud
Loudoun
Loudoun County
Cosden
Broomstick
von Tromp
Q Dergrift
Meridan
CHAPMAN'S AUTO PROMOTES FORD SALE AND RENTALS
Thirty six Fords advertised with eighteen cars already sold and eighteen in stock for immediate shipment. Extra car orders promised to arrive sooner to meet demand. Also advertising a furnished house for rent at 226 Amherst Street starting October 1. Fall hats at Conners Bargain Store and remaining Army Shoes sale noted.
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Orde
Chapman's
Bargain Classifieds Highlight Goods and Notices
Local classifieds advertise Clark bushel baskets with rim covers in stock, various materials like Pyrex and Bluestone at reduced prices. Also list used gas range wanted, cheap Buick Touring and Ford Truck for sale, and delinquent Women’s Auxiliary dues reminder due Aug 26 for state convention inclusion. Rentals note house available Oct 1 at 311 Fairmont.
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Women's Auxiliary
American Legion
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Star
H. F. Byrd
Commander Byrd
the Star
R. E. Byrd
Annapolis
Baltimore Evening Sun
Baltimore News
Capt. Walker
Amherst St
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Conners
Phobe
Guthridge Motor CO
Rouss
Fairmont
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