Bomber Identity Hoped From Watch and Clues
Pittsburgh police press a $1000 reward as they chase the bomber of the Farmers’ Deposit and Saving Bank blast. A silver watch found on the dead man’s wrist, a contractor named Frank N. Andrecci, and dental and fingerprint clues guide investigators toward the bomber’s name while several victims remain in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Farmers’ Deposit and Saving Bank
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Frank N. Andrecci
Andrecci
George Ortman
New Haven
John P. Black
Black
Farmers Deposit Savings Bank
Ex Gov Davis Loses His Pants At Norfolk Carnival
Former Governor Westmoreland Davis had trousers stolen from a stateroom during the Norfolk water carnival while en route to Loudoun county. An intruder also took an expensive watch and chain and a Phi Beta Kappa key, valued at two hundred fifty dollars for the chain. Davis had a spare pair and remained properly dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Westmoreland Davis
Norfolk
Loudoun County
Davis
Virginia
Three in liquor car held on liquor charge after shootout
Willie Jackson of this city is held on a grand jury charge in Shenandoah county Virginia for being one of three occupants in a liquor car shot at by Sheriff Borden when the driver failed to halt. Shanholtz and Lillis are also jailed as charged occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Jackson
Shenandoah County
Borden
William Shanholtz
Andrew Lilis
East Piccadilly Street
Shanholtz
Winchester Collecting Co. Bank Article Notice
Winchester Collecting Co and F and M Bank announce personal attention to each item. Remittances sent to clients on the 15th and 30th of every month. Overdue accounts solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Collecting CO. F
M. Bank
1925 Model Dodge Sedan for Quick Sale
Balloon tires and condition better than average on a 1925 Dodge sedan. Priced to sell fast. Also offering a 1924 Dodge sedan. Contact H. W. Ebert.
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H. W. Ebert
Dodge Touring Run 3 000 Miles Looks Like New Car
A Dodge Touring with 3 000 miles on the odometer is described as looking like a new car. The seller offers $200 off the new price through Auto Parts Co located on S Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto. Parts. CO
S. Market St
Stenographer With Bookkeeping Knowledge Sought by Casualty Lines
Solicitors for Tife and Casualty Lines advertise for a stenographer with some knowledge of bookkeeping. Address Box No. 63 and date notation (8-26-1p-31) accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tife and Casualty Lines
Navy academy faces challenge over balky midshipman Zirkle
A personal interview with Rear Admiral Louis M. Nulton will decide the fate of Midshipman Earl Blair Zirkle who refused the oath and an ensign’s commission after graduation. Zirkle, from Kansas, completed studies in 1926, was ordered on the practice cruise, and his future rests with the Navy Department after the interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Louis M. Nulton
Naval Academy
Earl Blair Zirkle
United States
Zirkle
Kansas
Curtis D. Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy
Nulton
Navy Department
Roadstead
New York
Admiral Nurton
Washington
Wilbur
Nurton
Naval Services
J Edward Barretts Ad Near White Hall
Classified notice listing J Edward Barretts at two miles west of White Hall with the contact phone 2MZT F 24 and reference code 8 26 1p 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Barrett
White Hall
Apple Growers Export Mix Cars Daily at Winchester Cold Storage
Apple growers with small exportable quantities are loading mixed cars daily at Winchester cold storage. Deliveries should be made there and telephones set to 500. Sprint and Petley represent the Direct Co operative Fruit Co Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sprint & Petley
Direct Co-Operative Fruit Co., Ltd
For Sale Two Trescott sizing sections and roller conveyor
For sale two Trescott sizing sections with out chains for an apple grader priced at 50 dollars for both. One ten foot Pease roller conveyor priced at 75 dollars. Apply at Star Office.
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Star Office
Private kindergarten reopens September 13 at Reformed Church
information line indicates private kindergarten will reopen on September 13 at the Reformed Church. contact Gertrude E. Miller at the Washington Inn for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Gertrude. E. Miller
Washington Inn
Fingerprints on Visiting Card Tie Three Suspects
A visiting card found with Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Elinor Mills yields fingerprints matching one of three murder suspects. Henry Carpender Willie Stevens and Frances Stevens Hall face charges. bail denied for Carpender and Stevens after Parker's ruling. Defense says proofs are flimsy and will be tested by higher judges.
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Associated Press
Somerville
N. J
Edward Wheeler Hall
Elinor Mills
Alexander Simpson
Justice Parker
Henry Carpender
Willie Stevens
Frances Stevens Hall
Carpender
Stevens
Cleary
Guimmere
Newark
Northeast Harbor
Maine
Robert McCarter
Two Convicted In Police Court
In police court this morning Justice Wemnes sentenced William W Dunn to 45 days on the state road force for a drunk and disorderly charge. He fined W L Shepherd of Clarke county $12 for disorderly conduct. Officers Boyd and Hinkins arrested the women late last night as they fought on the street. Both men deny fighting but Shepherd bears facial injuries. Thinn also has two fines totaling $24 to pay or serve additional time.
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Wemnes
William W. Dunn
State Road
W. L. Shepherd
Clarke County
Boyd and
Hinkins
Shepherd
Boyce
Thinn
Public funeral for film sheik called off in New York
Rudolph Valentino’s body was not opened to public view to prevent disturbances among Italian admirers and clashes between rival groups. A three ring circus atmosphere was replaced by decorum at the Frank E Campbell Funeral Church with invited guests only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Rudolph Valentino
Idol
Frank E. Campbell
London
The
Daily Mirror
Peggy Scott
Valentino
Ramsey's Furniture Sale Attracts Large Crowds In Town
A ten day sale at the Ramsey Furniture Company on West Boscawen Street drew many patrons this morning and again this afternoon. The event was advertised in The Star and the store has been thronged by householders seeking new and stylish merchandise offered by Mr. Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Furniture Company
West Boscawen Street
The
Star
Ramsey
Coburn's Minstrels At Empire Tonight
Coburn's Minstrels return to the Empire Theatre in Winchester for a brand new program. The blackface group, familiar to locals, will again draw a packed house as sales have been large. Their early afternoon courthouse concert was well received.
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Coburn
Empire Theatre
Winchester
Empire
Nurse sought to care for two children in Winchester
Wanted a settled woman to take entire charge of a 4 and a 6 year old. Apply Mrs. H. F. Byrd in Winchester Virginia. Place and date shown in ad reference.
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H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Baby Day at Jolliffe Studio Opens Free Photos
On Saturday August 28, Jolliffe Studio offers free portraits of the first 25 children under two years old. The event was advertised with location and timing details, inviting families to bring infants for complimentary pictures.
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Jolliffe Studio
Death Comes 10- Miss M Cord at the Age 85
Miss Mattie V. McCord longtime Winchester resident dies after a long illness of arthritis and rheumatism at age 84. Born January 30, 1842 in Virginia, she lived 80 years on East Cork street and remained active in the Stonewall Memorial Association. Funeral at 4 p.m. Saturday at the family home with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Mattie V. McCord
Winchester
East
Cork Street
Miss McCord
Jacob and
Mary McCord
Middleburg
Loudoun County
East Cork Street
William A. Sloat
Annie McCord
Bettie Turley
Moorefield
Rebecca Sloat
Charles D. Sloat
W. A. Sloat
James McCord
Kernstown
Jackson McCord
Robert EB. Lee
John McCord
West
Stonewall Memorial Association
Bock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Times
Murray D. Mitchell
Clinton C. Bush
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Maurice M. Lynch
Property Sold From Mary Conner to Standard Oil for 14000
A deed records transfer from Mrs. Mary R. Conner to the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for the house and lot at the northeast corner of South Loudoun and East Gerrard Streets. The site fronts 50 feet on South Loudoun and runs 118.2 feet along East Gerrard, previously tied to Elizabeth Grant and her heirs, with Conner purchasing in 1905 for 980 and selling for 14000 after a chancery sale.
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Mary R. Conner
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
South Loudoun
Fast Gerrard Streets
Standard Oil Company
South Loudoun Street
East Gerrard
Elizabeth Ann Grant
Hugh Grant
Standard 611 Corporation
P. A. Auto Won By Leonard McCormick
Key holders packed the Colonial Theatre for a drawing. Leonard McCormick Jr. of 117 South Stewart Street held the lucky key and won the P. A. Auto. A second prize will be awarded within two weeks to the person with the most keys.
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Colonial Theatre
Leonard McCormick, Jr
South Stewart Street
P. A
Last Call For Harrisonburgs Aged Fire Chief Braithwaite
Chief Al Braithwaite longtime head of Harrisonburg volunteers fire company and former police chief died at 11 55 am at his home after 54 years of service. Funeral set for Friday at the Methodist Church with a fire truck escort. More than 1500 firefighters attended the Virginia State Firemen's Association convention in his honor.
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The
Star
Harrisonburg
Ae Braithwaite
America
North Liberty Street
Chief Braithwaite
Methodist Church
Hose Company No. 4
Covington
Stonewall Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Braithwaite
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Harisonburg
State Association
S Braithwaite
Virginia
Lower Wages Demanded By Jap Workers
In Hiroshima, workers at Hiroshima Electric Works urged wage cuts due to poor business. After employers refused, workers threatened quitting. The company conceded, forcing all workers to arrive one hour earlier daily as business improves and wage raises are expected soon.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Hiroshima Electric Works
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Paul
Lebanon Church
Clary
Lillis
Piccadilly Street
Paul Borden
Glee Club
Av ‘Balky
Middie
Masonic I
Hall- Mills
Miss M'Cord
P. A. Auto
Leonard McCormick
AL. Braithwaite
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