Subway Express Wreck Near Times Square claims fifteen lives
A crowded Downtown Subway Express crashed near Times Square during the homeward rush, killing fifteen and injuring many more. W. E. Baldwin faces homicide charges over alleged switch negligence as fire and rescue crews battle a chaotic scene with ambulances and police everywhere.
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New
York
Times Square
W. E. Baldwin
Nw York
James Burke
Merrick
N. Y
Joseph Cone
George Frey
Rockville Center
Mary Haines
Vincent Menegus
Clifton
N. J
Irving Rabinowitz
Alice Wetherford
Marion Zips
Herbert
Anna Kane
Anne McGroarity
Mabel Whitman
Ann Quigley
Pathe News
Bertha Branson
Winchester
New York
Westside
Brooklyn
S.o's
Democ presidential nominee draws vast crowds at Sea Girt rally
Gov. Smith tours New Jersey locales amid festive crowds as he prepares to review National Guard troops in Camp Moore Seagirt. He expresses sympathy for victims of the subway wreck and enjoys Newark cheers while traveling through Hudson county.
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D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Seagirt
N. J
Camp Moore
Atlantic Ocean
State Guard
Smith
Moore
New Jersey
Ritchie
Maryland
Sprink Lake
New Monmouth
New York
Woodrow Wilson
National Guard
State of
New Jersy
Albany
Gov. Smith
Hudson
Jersey City
Hudson County
Frank Hague
Newark
Legion Building Could Be Converted for Commercial Use
Winchester Legion post leaders discuss repurposing the Robert Y. Conrad Post building on North Loudoun Street. The facility with a tile swimming pool and gymnasium could host a business or fraternal group to preserve its recreational functions, aided by a new steam heating plant and instant shower heater. Chairman W Nelson Page invites public suggestions to address the community need.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post, American Legion
Legion
North
Loudoun Street
Winchester
W. Nelson Page
Five room apartment for rent in prime location
For rent a Forent three or five room apartment with modern conveniences. Excellent location. Write W. O. R. care of Star to arrange details.
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Time and Labor Savings
An Omaha era ad urges readers to save time and labor by calling Phone 28 for Winchester Steam Laundry services, highlighting convenience and efficiency.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
County Sunday Schools Gather at Old Hopewell
The ninth annual convention of the V. Herick County Sunday School Association met at Hopewell Church on Thursday August 23. Rev Minor Miller spoke on the Virginia Council of Religious Education and the Los Angeles world convention. Rev Howard M Hoge gave an address on Render unto Caesar. A large chart showed county school work and an invitation extended for the next convention in Middletown.
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Nfieth
V. Herick County Sunday School Association
Hopewell Church
Lewis Pidgeon
I. N. Good
Minor
Miller
Virginia Council of Religious Education
Council
Snyder Alleman
Mr. Miller
Los Angeles
Cal
Virginia
Hoge
Howard M. Hoge
Caesar
Alleman
Middletown
Blazing Oil Stove Ignites Fire in Loudoun Street Apartment
At 9 this morning an oil stove leaked and caught fire in Mrs. Haymaker’s apartment in the Faulker Building at Loudoun and Boscawen streets. Mrs. George Cochran aided by extinguishing the flames before Friendship firemen arrived. chemicals finished the job. Damage described as slight.
Showery Weather Expected Midweek and End of Week
Weather outlook for week beginning Monday in Middle and North Atlantic States shows mostly fair conditions with periods of showers Wednesday or Thursday and again at week’s end. Temperatures are moderate, warmer midweek and again at week’s end.
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Associated Press
Washington
North Atlantic
Fruit Growers From Virginia and New York Meet at Rosemont
Virginia apple growers visiting Governor Byrd at Rosemont Farm in Clarke County join about 50 New York attendees for the third annual Virginia apple picnic. The event drew fruit men, buyers from the U S and England, and rail and steamship officials for market talks and social exchange. About 400 young chickens were prepared for the large picnic, with a full meal served by Tokus Inn staff.
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Virginia
New York State
H. F. Byrd
Rosemont
Berryville
Clarke County
Old Dominion
United States
England
Winchester
Piedmont
Shenandoah Valley
Rosemont Farm
New York
New York State Horticultural Society
Tokus Inn
Bella Georgia Peaches For Sale
For sale one dollar per bushel delivered. Phone 616. L. J. Hook offers peaches to customers.
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Bella Georgia
L. J. Hook
Bids Sought to Raze Old Baptist Church on East Cork St
Bids will be received until 9 A M on August 31 for wrecking the old Baptist Church on East Cork Street and cleaning grounds. Work to be completed by September 15. Stewart Bell Bidz Com Batn-2t
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Old Baptist Church
East Cork St
Stewart Bell
Winchester Fair Baby Show Highlight Of Next Week
The Winchester Fair will feature a baby show sponsored by the District Nurse Association with Miss Evelyn Dean as chairwoman and Miss Beulah Eagerly assisting. The event opens Wednesday at 11 am for babies under one year, with prizes of sterling silver cups and spoons funded by local banks and shops. Photographs will be taken of winners, and judges from Winchester Memorial Hospital will evaluate the entrants.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Union Bank
Winchester Fair
Kirk
Baltimore
Walter E. Huntsberry
Clark Hardesty
C. B. Organ
Booth
Winchester Memorial Hospital
B. B.button
L. M. Allen
Scout Meeting At Handley Library To Organize
A Scout meeting will be held Monday evening August 27 in the Handley Library lecture hall. Charles E. Wood regional executive will describe organizing Winchester and Frederick County Scouts and establishing headquarters for seven counties with trained leadership. All interested in boys’ scouting are invited to attend and offer counsel.
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Handley Library
Charles E. Wood
Winchester
Frederick County
Tomploy
Secout
Wood
August meeting and revival services announced at Indian Hollow
In Indian Hollow a meeting will commence on August 20. Rev. BH. T. Clark, pastor of the Baptist Church of Winchester, will preach from Aug. 27 to Aug. 31. Services at 7 p.m. Rev. M. TY. Mitchell from Braddock Street M E Church will hold communion Sept 2 at 4 p.m.
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Indian Hollow
BH. T. Clark
Baptist Church of Winchester
P.m
M. TY. Mitchell
Braddock St. Mek
Wanted King David and Jonathan apples in bulk
Cash buyers seek fully matured wall colored apples. GLASS & HURST advertise phone 840 for bulk purchase. Contact to arrange delivery or pickup.
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King David and
Jonathan Epples
Glass & Hurst
Byrd Whole-Scale Antarctic Expedition Sets Sail
Commander Richard E. Byrd leads the City of New York from New York harbor with 31 men the first detachment for a two year Ross Sea mission. The Chelsea and Larsen will follow with rest of crew and gear while Dunedin hosts the voyage prep and scientific aims.
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New York
Richard E. Byrd
New York Harbor
Ross Sea
Dunedin
New Zealand
Chelsea
Larsen
United States
Byrd
Sais
San Pedro
Cal
Frederick C. Melville
Lynn
Mass
Macon
Melville
Antarctic
South Bole
South Pole
North Pole
Judge Harrison A Candidate With A Good Record
The Front Royal Record endorses Judge Harrison citing his long service in the lower branch of Congress and his work on Shenandoah National Park. It argues his experience benefits Virginia and the Seventh District and he should be returned to represent them.
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Front Royal Record
Thomas W. Harrison
Seventh
Congress
Judge Harrison
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Harrison
Smith
Houston
Walsh
Leedy
Waa
Public Sale Livestock at Royce Va Stock Yards
Public sale of 50 head cattle including 40 cows and heifers Holstein Jersey and Guernsey plus 5 Holstein bulls 120 stock ewes 3 bucks and one 83 year old pony to be sold Tuesday Aug 28 at 1 PM rain or shine at Royce Va stock yards cash terms FRANK H SPRINT 23 1 p 31 For sale 150 Victrola and 56 records cheap to quick buyer call Al 448 North Braddock street 1 p tf
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Royce
Jersey
Guernsey
Frank H. Sprint
North Braddock Street
Handley High School to Open September 10 1928
Public Schools of City 10 set for September 10 opening for the 1928 29 session. Supt H S Duffey announces a large faculty led by Garland R Quarles as High School Principal and Bessie L Corkey as Assistant Principal with a full corps of teachers in all departments. Registration for new pupils planned September 4 5 and 6 with vaccination or certificate required.
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Handley Schools
Duffey
Garland R. Quarles
Bessie L. Corkey
Vi Boyd
Ma Hancon
Katherine Pannill
Virginia Barr
Lena Payne
Mary J. Gray
J. N. . Finley
Mildred L. Grove
Luther 8
Hale
Bula B. Hareris
Edith Cornwell
June F. Hurst
W. R. Legge
Sdith “J Light
W. H. McAlwee
Loudelle Potts
Virgini Faritts
Irene Rice
Harriett Harris
Catherine Byrd
Frances Harpe
Ana
Ruth Allen
Brill
Mary McFadden
P. W. William Marcus
Levelena Lomax
Anna Quiett Brooks
Hattie Mitchell
Elizabeth Thompson
War Department
Handley High School
Goodier
John Kerr
Handley
Excursion to Wardensville Camp Meeting Offered by Railroad
The Winchester & Western Railway runs two motor coaches from Winchester to Wardensville on Sunday August 26. Depart 8:00 A M arrive 10:30 A M return at 4:00 P M. Round trip fare 1.56 dollars. Tickets on sale at the railway office Thursday Friday and Saturday until 9:30 P M.
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Winchester & Western Railroad
Winchester
Wardensville
Sale of George W. Murnan house and lot on South Pall Mall
A desirable house and lot on South Pall Mall street owned by the late George W. Murnan will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday Aug 35. Sale bills available.
Rouss Fire Co asks all uniform holders to report
Notice from Rouss Fire Company directs every person holding parade uniforms to report to the president whether they plan to use them. The message is signed by Douglas Brown, president.
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Rouglas Brown
Preg
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Maryl
Tri
Ben Jersey
Robinson
Arlington Hotel
Joe
Old Hopewell
Minor C. Miller
State Organization
Empire State
Charles Brooks
U. S
Peeers
Banks
Library
Helping Hand
Pacific
City
Supt
H. 8S
Wardens
Ville, W. VA
Rouss Fire CO
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