Rail Workers Strike Planned Over Wage Demands
Five railroad brotherhoods authorize a September 6 strike to back a 20 percent wage increase affecting about 250000 workers. The plan split the nation into four zones to be fully active by September 9 with mediation possible to delay actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Whitney
Chicago
Brotherhoods
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen and Firemen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Order of Railway Conductors
Winchester Plans Antietam Reenactment for 75th Anniversary
MA Winchester prepares for September 17 reenactment on Antietam field. Soldiers stage a mock battle recalling General Lee’s North invasion and the Bloodiest Day in American history. Elaborate plans honor the 75th anniversary with episodes from before the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antietam
Robert E. Lee
North
Confederacy
America
Winchester
Frederick County
Lee
Potomac
Sharpsburg
Officials to Be Elected on September 7 City Agencies To Nominate Top Posts
Common Council advertises that it will accept applications for chief of police city manager city solicitor janitor of City Hall meat and milk inspector and police justice at a meeting on Tuesday September 7. If police department reorganization passes no officer will be elected by Council this year as the mayor ex officio police commissioner will appoint the chief with Council confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Police Justice
McIlwee Band to Play at Keyser for Bi Centennal Event
McIlwee's Municipal Band of this city will join the Upper Potomac Exploration bicentennial celebration in Keyser West Virginia September 5 and 6. The opening program on September 5 features a 2 30 p m concert at Keyser Junior High School under director Prof W H McIlwee. A 6 30 p m vesper service will involve all local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIlwee
Upper Potomac
Keyser
W. Va
MclIlwee
W. H. MclIlwee
City Welfare Bureau appeals for school clothes and shoes
Winchester seeks aid for needy schoolchildren ahead of fall and winter terms. The City Welfare Bureau asks residents to donate clothing and footwear at City Hall to help ensure pupils are properly clothed for attendance. Individuals unable to deliver donations in person may arrange alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Welfare Bureau
Winchester
Yard Party at Macedonia Church Friday Night
A yard party is planned at Macedonia Church on Friday night August 27 with a rain backup set for the following evening. The notice indicates a single event with a rain date if needed and lists the time as 8 PM to 11 PM.
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Macedonia Church
Fri
Japan Declares Proposals on Sino-Japanese War Not Critical
Tokyo reports Premier Konoye says U S and British peace proposals hold little importance to Japan. Foreign Minister Hirota instructs envoy Kawagoe to convey warm sympathy to wounded British ambassador Knatchbull-Hugessen after Shanghai incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Fumimaro Konoye
Japan
Koki Hirota
China
Shigeru Kawagoe
Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen
Shanghai Toan
Kimmochi Saionji
United States
Hull
Negro Youth Who Fled Recaptured Near Berryville
James Ligons a 15 year old colored boy who escaped custody on August 11 while being taken to jail after a larceny conviction was recaptured in Berryville Virginia. He was pulled off a Washington Winchester bus as it arrived from Washington after a tip to officers. Ligons had fled to a sister’s home in Washington before being found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
James Ligons
Harley Cheshire
Ligons
Washington-Winchester
Washington
Your Watch No Charge for Complete Inspection Notice
Local ad from Hodgson & Brown Jewelers offers a free complete inspection of watches before students head to school or college. The notice emphasizes no charge for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown, Jewelers
Little Danger Of Fruit Scab From The Rain
Dr A B Grove of the Winchester Research Laboratory says heavy rains will not cause serious fruit scab overall. He notes marginal and home orchards in Frederick County may see more scab, but larger orchards with prior sprays and closer care are not expected to be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Grove
Winchester Research Laboratory
Frederick County
Grove
Missourian to Speak For G.O.P.
Richmond Virginia August 26 Representative Dewey Short Republican Congressman from Missouri Seventh District will be the keynote at the State Republican Convention in Richmond. State Chairman Clarence R Ahalt praises his leadership and speaking ability while Ahalt and other leaders debate whether to present a full ticket in November. Ninth district chairman Robert H Woods says southwest Virginia delegates oppose a full ticket and favor concentrating on precinct organization and a research department to explain Virginia's finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Dewey Short
Missouri
Clarence R. Ahalt
Arlington
Ahalt
Virginia
Ninth
Robert H. Woods
Ninth District
Blockades May Influence U S On Neutrality
Washington leads with the view that any broad blockade off the China coast could sway President Roosevelt on applying the neutrality act to the undeclared Far East conflict. Informed observers say foreign shipping interference could be used as legal evidence of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washington
Roosevelt
Far East
Japan
Hull
Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen
Nanking
Shanghai
State Department
Stanley K. Hornbeck
Department
Auto Collision West Of City Due To Rain
Due to rain and obscured vision two automobiles collided on U S Route 50 six miles west of Winchester. The crash occurred at 9 15 PM. M H Rosenberger of Hayfield and Loring E Fletcher of Winchester drove away with no injuries. Rosenberger admitted responsibility, Officer Bayliss said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
M. H. Rosenberger
Hayfield
Loring E. Fletcher
Rosenberger
Bayliss
State Officials Head To Harrisonburg For Budget Meeting
State Senator Aubrey Weaver said Governor George C. Peery and Budget Committee members will meet in Harrisonburg on Wednesday morning, September 1, to collect data for the next tentative budget during a series of gatherings in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Weaver
Front Royal
Winchester
George C. Peery
Harrisonburg
Hollywood's Gift To Golf Is Released On Bail
John Montague, famed Hollywood figure linked to golf, is freed on 25000 dollar bail while facing a seven year old robbery charge. Judge O Byron Brewster calls him a modern Jean Valjean and notes a cautious path to trial as spectators fill the Elizabethtown court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Elizabethtown
N. Y
John Montague
New York Supreme Court
Jean Valjean
O. Byron Brewster
British Diplomat Wounded by Japanese Plane Near Shanghai
London reports the British government will take appropriate action after British Ambassador Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen was wounded by Japanese fliers near Shanghai. Foreign Secretary Eden returned from holiday to oversee the crisis as reports go to King George VI. Britain has about 11,000 troops and reserve battalions ready in Asia, with potential moves from India.
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King
Foreign Office
Anthony Eden
Eden
George VI
George V
Great Britain
China
Hongkong
India
Building Code Nears Final Approval by Council
The Building and Fire Prevention Code, passed on two readings, nears completion. Fred W. Forney says the code will reduce fire hazards, with 62 pages of material to be studied by council members before final passage. Copies will be mimeographed and sent to the National Board of Fire Underwriters for review. A traffic committee meeting earlier this week reviewed Andrew Bell’s traffic survey.
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Common Council
Fred W. Forney
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Traffic Committee of Common Council
Andrew Bell
Express
Orchard Tour Called Off Due to Rain
A telegram from Dr. A. H. Teske of Virginia Tech says the three day fruit growers tour planned by Roanoke county orchardists is postponed because of rain. About 35 growers would have traveled to Pennsylvania and attended the Byrd Orchard Picnic in Rosemont if held. The trip will likely be rescheduled when weather improves.
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A. H. Teske
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Roanoke County
Used pipe and metal buying shop ad
Carload of used pipe for sale in all sizes for every purpose. We also buy iron metal and rags. Winchester Junk Co. 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock. Phone 254. July 29 1p Thursday.
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Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main and
Braddock
Lost wallet with cash in Brown Farmers and Merchants Bank area
Envelope lost between Republic Filling Station corner Water and Amherst streets and 326 Amherst street. Contents include one five dollar note four one dollar notes and 75 cents in silver. Reward offered. Contact 326 Amherst Street.
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Republic Filling Station
Cor. Water & Amherst
Amherst St. Brown Farmers
Merchants Bank
Amherst St
Virginia liquor profits shared by cities counties and towns
The Virginia ABC Board allocated two thirds of its net profits to localities for the last fiscal year yielding 18 515 90 to city and county shares. Counties received 1 213 082 44 and cities 570 858 25 with towns at 165 744 75. Nearby counties listed include Rockingham Shenandoah Clarke Loudoun Rappahannock Fauquier and more with specific amounts for each locality.
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Winchester
Frederick
Virginia Abc Board
Associated Press
Clifton Forge
Fredericksburg
Harrisonburg
Lynchburg
Newport News
Norfolk
Richmond
Roanoke
Staunton
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Clarke
Loudoun
Rappahannock
Fauquier
Zimmy Reaches Half Way Mark In Hudson Swim
Pi-Legless Charles Zimmy, 46, continuing a nonstop Albany to New York swim, reached the halfway point two miles north of Poughkeepsie after a stop for refreshments. He predicted he would complete the journey Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Charles Zimmy
Hudson River
Pope Recognizes Spanish Rebels
Vatican reports that the Holy See will grant de facto recognition to Spanish insurgents tomorrow Eugenio Pacelli plans to accept credentials from Pablo De Churruca Marquis of Aycenena as charge d affaires for the insurgent government in Madrid a significant diplomatic move amid the Spanish conflict.
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Vatican City
Holy See
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Papal
Pablo de Churruca
Aycenena
Rebels Occupy Santander City
Rebels occupy Santander after insurgent columns entered the northwest Spanish coastal city. The government’s last stronghold in the region fell and crowds cheered as red and gold banners flew over the streets.
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Santander City
Hendaye
Santander
Spain
British Ambassador Shot in Shanghai Amid Sino Japanese Tensions
In Shanghai a Japanese warplane fired on the British Ambassador Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen as his party traveled by car from Nanking to Shanghai. He was severely wounded with two bullets to the left side and back, conditions described as critical. A second incident saw two Americans barely escape a Japanese air raid near Poplar Groves dairy farms. The attack occurred during growing international strain over the undeclared war and threats to blockade Chinese coasts.
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Shanghai
China
Hughe. Knatchbull-Hugessen
Nanking
W. S
International Settlement
Sir Hughe
Hughe
Shigeru Kawagoe
Kiss Orders By Telegraph Are Ruled Out
New York August 26 A waggish New Yorker telegraphed a birthday kiss to a friend vacationing at Atlantic City James McGuigan 17 delivered it and received a dime No more orders will be accepted says Katherine Bleecker Meigs director of the telegraph company personal service bureau Her remark implies limitations on messenger conduct to avoid difficulties
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New York
Telegraph
Atlantic City
James McGuigan
Katherine Bleecker Meigs
Telegraph Company
Personal Service Bureau
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National Board
National Mediation Board
State Library
Shenandoah Highway Association
State Highway Commission
Moses
Elkton
Waynesboro
Blue Ridge
Upper Potomac Exploration
City Hall
Bureau
Raleigh W. Felton
South Boston
Virginia Department
American Legion
Danville
Charles W. Crush
Christiansburg
Felton
Bucknell University
Hull Hope Light
Missourian
G.O.P
U.S
Adirondack Mountain
John Brown
Montague
Smithfield
Pure Food Store
London
National Board For Study
Orchard
Mason's
Zimmy
Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Yangtze
James A. Mills
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