Ethiopian Ruler Prays for Victory as War Looms
In Addis Ababa Emperor Haile Selassie urged God for victory while assembling 80 000 Galla tribesmen and two trains of Ethiopian soldiers bound for frontier reinforcements. The emperor’s niece’s husband General Makonnen Demis and a broader mobilization signal an impending clash in the second battle of Adua amid Italian aggression. Deserters from the Italian army, estimated at 2 000 Somalis, bolstered Ethiopian ranks, Major Joseph Jonker reports from Gerlogubi.
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Addis Ababa
Geneva
Wollega
Danakils
Haile Selassie
Makonnen Demis
Demis
Adua
Italy
Ogaden
Gerlogubi
Joseph Jonker
Jonker
Valual
Winchester Mourns Queen Astrid in Belgian Tragedy
Our city joins world in mourning Queen Astrid of Belgium after a Switzerland accident. Queen Astrid, wife of King Leopold, died young before thirty, leaving three small children. Prince Leopold and the crown prince were vacationing in the Alps when King Albert died earlier. Astrid, born Princess Astrid of Sweden, married nine years ago in a true love match.
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Winchester
Belgium
Astrid
Leopold
Switzerland
Canesworld
Albert
Alps
Sweden
Emperor Haile Selassie to proclaim wartime state in person
Addis Ababa reports Emperor Haile Selassie will announce a state of war himself if attacked. He will wear imperial robes with a lion skin cape and crown, march through the capital, flanked by chiefs in lion skins with hippo hide shields and spears, calling all men to follow as fires and drums signal the proclamation.
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Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Elderly Poultry Dealer Hurt In Martinsburg Pike Truck Crash
S.W. Bray, 69, of Souderton Pennsylvania, was badly injured when his truck overturned on the Martinsburg pike near Branson school. He suffered a fractured hip, broken collarbone, scalp lacerations, and bruises. Bray remained in Memorial Hospital with a satisfactory condition. Local manager Louis E. Armel and Parrett's ambulance assisted. state inspector Raymond E. Bayliss investigated.
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S.W. Bray
Souderton
Branson School
Theartinsburg Pike
Pike
Branson School House
Louis E. Armel
American Oil Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Parlett
Memorial Hospital
James A. Miller
Bray
Raymond E. Bayliss
Musical Artists To Perform Benefit Concert In Winchester
Winchester musicians and music lovers may attend an 8 30 p m Friday benefit concert at the George Washington Hotel for Christ Episcopal Church organ fund. Singers Susan Reid Stuart and Mary Stearns Feller and violinist Evva Stouffer Noel will perform with Mrs Noel’s mother Mrs Harry C Stouffer accompanying.
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Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Susan Reid Stuart
Mary Stearns Feller
Evva Stouffer Noel
Organ Fund
Christ Episcopal Church
Fly to National Air Races in Cleveland
Valley Airways announces round trip tickets to Cleveland for the National Air Races from Aug 30 to Sept 2. Fare is $20 with reservations now open. Phone 700-W.
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Cleveland
Valley Airways, Inc
Frederick's Finances In Good Shape
Richmond Virginia report states Frederick county finances were in excellent condition after an audit covering the two fiscal years ended June 30 1934. The auditor noted large personal surpluses held by County Treasurer Robert S. Smith in the treasury. Smith, an incumbent, faced no opposition in the recent Democratic primary for reelection.
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Richmond
State Auditor
Frederick County
Robert S. Smith
President May Act Quickly In Russian Bluff
Washington reports President Roosevelt likely to act within days in the Soviet propaganda dispute. Observers expect a blunt warning to sever friendly relations if Moscow ignores pledges to curb Third International interference. Hull and Roosevelt confer while a recall of Ambassador Bullitt or a frostier stance are among considered options.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Soviet Russia
Comunist
Moscow
United States
Hull
Russia
Maxim Litvinoff
William C. Bullitt
Market Street Church School Set to Open Sunday
Market Street Methodist Church Sunday School to open next Sunday at 9:45 in morning. Due to fewer infantile paralysis cases and cooling weather, teachers urged to bring all scholars to 100 percent attendance.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
News of Queen Astrid death and husband injury flashes
The first AP flash at 7 05 am reported the death of Queen Astrid of Belgium and injuries to her husband after an automobile accident near Lucerne Switzerland. Also listed are classified items including a cat needing a home and city job applications for 1936 posted in the City Manager's office.
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New York
Astrid
Belgium
Lucerne
Switzerland
Associated Press
Public sale local stocks at county court house
Public sale announced for 28 shares Union Bank and 5 shares Va Apple Storage at the county courthouse, 12 noon Saturday August 31. Terms cash. Duvall Dunn auditors. Also a dance notice at Ashley Nite Club Castleman's Ferry with music by Bob Russell from 9:30 to 2:00, admission 1.00.
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Front County Court House
Union Bank
Apple Storage
Duvall & Dunn
Castleman’s Ferry
Bob Russell
Square Dance at Rouss Park Benefit Night
A square dance at Rouss Park Friday night showcases good music and refreshments with proceeds supporting the playground fund. The event promotes community gathering and features a phone contact for details.
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Rouss Park
Third Attempt to Circularize Training Camp at Indian Town Gap
Army reports a third effort to distribute subversive material near Indian Town Gap where 15000 troops trained. Pamphlets urged workers to strike against war and demanded pay and allowance changes. The issue origins trace to The American Guardian edited by AmEringer Shoaf and Erwin.
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INDIANTOWN_ GAP
Third Corps
War Department
Indiantown Gap Reservation
Later&t
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Smedley D. Butler
Adiars
Army Air Corps
Army
Soldiers’ Voice
Department of Justice
American Guardian
Oklahoma City
Oscar Ameringer
George H. Shoaf
Fred Warren
Charles W. Erwin
General Butler
Chicago
Butler
Lebanon
Maryland National Guardsmen
Mount Gretna
Indiantown Gap
First Army
Pine Camp
N. Y
Peaches for Sale by P H Gold and Co at Winchester
Peach varieties including Georgia Belle offered by P H Gold and Co. Packing at Winchester Cold Storage with multiple pack options available.
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Winchester
P. H. Gold & CO
Beloved Queen Astrid Dies While On Holiday
Brussels reports the death of Queen Astrid near Lucerne Switzerland at age 21 after a holiday with King Albert Her husband King Albert was killed in 1934 while mountain climbing The nation mourns a beloved queen noted for charity and simple gentleness and a wave of the hand greeting she popularized The cabinet holds an extraordinary session as Belgians grieve
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Brussels
Belgium
Astrid
Lucerne
Switzerland
Albert
Marche Les Dames
Leopold
Duke of
Brabant
Foreign Ministry
Prince Leopold in grief after royal deaths in Switzerland
The report notes Queen Astrid's death in a Swiss car accident and recalls King Albert I's fatal mountain climb. It records Leopold, then crown prince, displaying sorrow as the royal family endures two tragedies in succession.
City Band Hosts Open Air Concert Friday Evening
The City Band presents another popular summer concert at 8 oclock near Cameron and Cork Street. The program, directed by Prof. W H McIlwee, features standard selections and a baritone solo by John F Hoover. Free admission with chairs provided for spectators who cannot stand.
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Eee
Swart Hall
Romburg
John F. Hoover
Three Accidents At City Corner Prompt Caution
Three minor automobile accidents occurred at the corner of National and Smithfield avenues. One was reported last week. This week Otho Fries hit a fire plug and William Johnson drove into a fence and into a nearby property. Training classes in Beauty Culture start Sept 2 at Vanity Fair Beauty School with Miss Kay Logan as instructor.
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National
Smithfield Avenues
Otho Fries
William Johnson
Vanity Fair
Kay Logan
N. Main
Benders Final Clearance Offers Dresses at Sacrifice Prices
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock Benders sells entire stock of dresses at sacrifice prices to make room for new fall stock. 63 wash stock dresses 2 for $1.00. 120 wash silk with eyelets and cotton laces reduced to $1.00. silk dresses $2.00. corduroy and cotton lace swagger coats $1.00. children's dresses 25c. Display shown in windows tonight. All sales final.
The Star Announces Labor Day Publication Gap
The Star will not publish on Monday September 2 in observance of Labor Day. The Evening Star notes the holiday closure and return to normal schedule after the break.
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Front Royal News
Star Today
Star
THE
Evening Star
Life of Beloved Astrid Ends After King's Border Tour Incident
Royal couple on a sighting tour along a Swiss lake border when a machine darts off road. King Leopold turns to view a map held by the Queen as the accident ends life of Astrid.
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Swiss Lake
Leopold
Belgian Queen Astrid Dies In Car Crash In Switzerland
Queen Astrid of Belgium, 29, fatally injured when a car driven by King Leopold swerved off a mountain road near Kussnacht. The king was lightly hurt as Astrid died in his arms. their chauffeur and a passenger were seriously injured. The queen’s two children and court attendants witnessed the tragedy near Vierwaldstättersee.
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Kussnacht
Switzerland
Astrid
Leopold
Pases
Vier Waldstatter See
Kussnatch
Haslihorn
Vier Waldsstatter See
William Tell
Gessler
Lucerne
Prince Albert
Brussels
Alps
Albert
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Laval
Europe
Great Britain
Selassie
W.S. Bray
Martinsburg Pike
Frederick
Market Street Church
S. S
Glaize & Bro
the Evening Star
Albert I
King Leopold III of
City Band
Warren County
Bender
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