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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

5

Dentist Charged With Robbery of Filling Station

In Culpeper Virginia Dr R S Powell a dentist was held for robbing Fred Mitchells Sperryville filling station after Mitchell suspected him Monday. Powell was found at breakfast wounded on the wrist and died in jail. Powell and Mitchell were close friends and Powell helped close the station Sunday night.

Culpeper Fredge Mitchell Sperryville R. Swell Spahannock County Washington Commonwealth Frank Moffett Powell Winchester Mitchell Jack Jeffries Wilfred Dulany

Not In Local Hospital No such patient reported at Winchester memorial

Authorities at Winchester Memorial Hospital stated last evening and again today that no such patient had been received there. It was believed the wounded man had been taken to another hospital, likely in Washington.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Washington

District Governor Guest Delights Winchester Kiwanis Club

District Governor Harry G. Kimball of the Capital District Kiwanis International visited the Winchester club at the George Washington Hotel. He praised the club’s growth, outlined plans for the October convention in Hagerstown, and toured Winchester with President Tom Cather. Accompanying Kimball were W. N. Freeman and visiting Kiwanian B. F. Trenary.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Harry G. Kimball Washington Capital District Kiwanis International Tom Cather Kimball Hagerstown Washington Kiwanis Club B. F. Trenary Jacksonville Fla C. W. Trenary

Graf Completes World Circling in Record Time

The Zeppelin under Dr Eckener completes a swift world circumnavigation passing Kansas City Davenport and Chicago. Crowds greet the giant craft at Chicago as it sails toward the loop. Eckener receives a festive salute during its second visit to the city.

Chicago Kansas City Missouri Iowa Illinois Kirkville St. Louis Springfield Davenport Eckener Orderland Lakerst Soldiers Field Thhousands

Veteran Stabbed In New Orleans By Drunken Man

Maj. Jno Crowley an 85 year old Confederate veteran and secret dispatch bearer for President Jefferson Davis was stabbed in the back by Walter Simms during a quarrel on St Louis Street in New Orleans. Simms, intoxicated, was arrested and charged with drunkenness and cutting and wounding. Crowley lingered between life and death at Charity Hospital after using a pool cue to defend himself.

New Orleans Associate Press Maj. Jno. Crowley Jefferson Davis Charity Hospital Fcd St. Louis Street Walter Simms Pritchard Simms Maj Crowley

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