Jurors Accused of Sleepless Courtroom Conduct Hall Mills Case
Justice Parker denied the states mistrial bid after affidavits alleged jurors nodded slept in court and chatted with defense counsel. Special prosecutor Simpson read a dozen affidavits from reporters, detectives and Mrs Mills' relatives. The jurors were removed for the probe, and testimony was nearing completion.
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Justice
Parker
Simpson
Hall- Mills
Associated Press
Court House
Somerville
N. J
Charles W. Parker
Hall-Mills
Alexander Simpson
Robert H. McCarter
Justice Parker
Eleanor R. Mills
Edward W. Hall
Gilbert van Doren
van Doren
Cap .Doren
Jane Gibson
Hall Mills
Frederick county to hear more liquor cases next Monday
The December term of the Circuit Court of Frederick county opens next Monday with Judge F B Whiting. Grand jurors include Rosenberger Brannon Hietz Robinson Rosenberger Bayliss Miller Rhodes Garvin. Key case Lorenzo Puffinberger with a confession may be indicted and plead. others involve escapes from the state convict road force and driving while intoxicated. Several October term liquor cases will be tried next week.
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Circuit Court of
Frederick County
F. B. Whiting
Monnday
Charles Rosenberger
James Brannon
Fred Hietz
Clarence Robinson
Asa Rosenberger
Maynard
Bayliss
D. C. Miller
Charles Rhodes
Garvin
Lorenzo Puffinberger
Ollie Rose
John Blaisdale
John
Three Norfolk Banks Merge Into One Institution
Norfolk banks the National Bank of Commerce the Norfolk National Bank and the Trust Company of Norfolk with combined resources of 40000000 merge into a single organization to begin January 1 1927.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
National Bank of Commerce
Norfolk National Bank
The
Trust Company of Norfolk
Overcoat Thief Gets Six Months
Charles Bales of Martinsburg West Virginia was found guilty in police court of stealing an overcoat from Kern's poolroom on Thanksgiving day and sentenced to six months on the state roads. His partner James Murray, also accused in the same theft, was remanded to the Juvenile Court for trial as he was under 18. Murray's case will be heard Saturday. he is out on $250 bail.
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Charles Bales
Martineburg
W. Va
Kern
James Murray
Wingie Thompson Goes On Trial For Kendall Murder
Wingie Thompson a one armed man from Martinsburg West Virginia stood trial in Hagerstown Circuit Court for the murder of Edward G Kendall on October 3. The defense argues no motive and the weapon used has not been found. Kendall was found dying on a West Franklin street porch and Thompson was arrested the next day while leaving town. The state contends no motive and the missing weapon weaken the case.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
L. George
Wingie
Thompson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Edward G. Kendall
D. Angle Wolfinger
Kendall
West Franklin Street
Winchester
E. R. Roulette
Christmas gift subscription to The Star for the family
A year long subscription to The Star offered as a Christmas present for the whole family. The ad lists contact details for ordering with a phone number and a local exchange. The message emphasizes a gift that all ages can enjoy during the year.
King Ferdinand Improvement Reported in Bucharest Dispatch
London reports from Bucharest state King Ferdinand shows great improvement. Queen Marie met with her son, former Crown Prince Carol, in Neuilly near Paris to discuss his renunciation and future. reporters tracked the meeting as Marie planned to depart for Bucharest on the Simplon express tonight.
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Associated Press
London
Bucharest
Ferdinand
Carol
Paris
Marie
Ritz
Thas
Boulevard Vineau
Neuilly
Bois de Boulonge
Last Rites Held For Mrs Adams At Home of Daughter
The funeral of Mrs Alberta Anderson Adams widow of T Carson Adams was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Hook in Gainesboro Gore area. Rev George W Stover and Rev C Bush conducted services at 2 PM with many lifelong friends attending from Gainesboro Gore and beyond. Sister Miss Laura Anderson of Urbana Ohio State Senator and Mrs Frank H Robinson of Charles Town WV and Mrs Harry Hillborn of Annapolis MD attended. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Albert L Cousey W Anderson Walter Anderson Lester Anderson Lloyd Poole and E Miller Streit.
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Alberta Anderson Adams
T. Carson
Gainesborodis’ Oterick
Soa-Sterday
Hook
George W. Stover
United Brethren’ Church
C. Bush
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Adams
Gainesboro
Gore
Laura Anderson
Urbana
Ohio
Frank H. Robinson
Charles Town
Pigs Consume Vast Apple Pile in County Suit
In a county magistrate court hearing Saturday, George Pingley sues E A Richards for 50 dollars over pigs feasting on a pile of cull apples. The tale estimates 16 000 pounds eaten by 19 pigs, about 860 pounds per animal, with details to unfold at the session.
The Best Xmas Gift Sub The Star Subscription
A year long subscription to The Star makes a perfect Christmas gift. Send them The Star this year to delight a reader with steady local coverage and timely insights.
Winchester Cold Storage advertises vacant space for storage
Winchester Cold Storage Company announces available vacant coM storage space and invites requests from parties needing storage capacity. The notice indicates immediate capacity and lists the company contact reference 12-1-1p-21.
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Winchester Cold Storage CO
Justin Time The January Special Rate Announcement
The January Special Rate applies to The Star subscription. Send your friends The Star this Christmas and brighten their year with a full year by mail for 33.00 or by carrier in advance for 4.00.
Petition for another highway from the Valley to Washington
Special to The Star Harrisonburg Va December 1 The Shenandoah Valley could gain a new highway toward Washington via Manassas Gap east of Front Royal The route would shorten distance and improve grades aiding trucking from Shenandoah to the city If approved by the State Highway Commission the 16 mile Front Royal to Delaplane segment would be state maintained and linked to the Strasburg Front Royal and Delaplane Upperville connections
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Uowards
Washington
Manassas Gap
State Highway Commission
Charlottesville
Shagandoah County
Warren County
Virginia
Pco
F.8.tavenner, Jr
Strasboro
Front Royal
Delaplane
Upperville
Diat
Linden
Warren
Front Royal Sperryville-Culpe
Lee-Jackson
Valley Turnpike
Strasburg
Highway Commission
Manassas ‘Gap
Blue Ridge ‘Mountains
Shenandoah County
Richard Dix Stars in The Quarterback at Empire Theatre
Richard Dix stars in The Quarterback a football themed feature from Famous Players at the Empire Theatre presenting today and tomorrow with regular house prices. The wholesome family picture aims to please men women and children and is praised as superior to Red Grange’s One Minute to Play. Celia Moore is also on at the Colonial in Desert Flower alongside this National Attraction.
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Famous Players
Paramount
Richard Dix
Empire Theatre
Red Grange
Céli¢en Moore
Colonial
Lloyd Hughes
Rohart Ordained Gospel Minister at First Brethren Church
Rev Emerson Rohart was formally ordained as a gospel minister at the First Brethren Church on the Berryville pike where the crowd overflowed. The service featured hymns, prayer, Rohart’s solo, and a sermon by Rev E B Miller on the minister’s role. A revival is set for 7:30 tonight with Rev Shaver delivering a sermon.
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Emerson, Rohart
First Brethren Church
Berryville Pike
George Copp
Rohart
BE. Miller
Shaver
E. B. Shaver
Mr. Miller
Potomac Edison Plans Large Williamsport Plant Expansion
Potomac Edison Company official announce extensive improvements at the Williamsport steam station. A new 40 000 horsepower turbine generator will double capacity with enlarged boiler and coal bunker, reinforced transmission lines, and modern controls. Completion expected in summer 1927.
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Williamsport
Potomac-Edison Company
M. F. Riley
Riley
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown
Sanderson
Porter
Potomac Edison’ Company
Durmong
School Girl Hit By Automobile In Stephens City
Nine year old student Alice Albin of Stephens City School was struck by a automobile while returning from school yesterday. She is resting comfortably today with cuts and bruises but no serious injuries reported.
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Alice Albin
Stephens City School
Auto lights adjusted and tested daily station notice
Auto lights adjusted and tested daily at official station No 177. Also Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays nights. Peerless Garage White Post Va.
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Peerless Garage
White Post
Santa Claus radio train notice from Winchester ad
A Santa Claus program from Rameey Furniture Co in Winchester Virginia invites all the kiddies to meet the 6 o'clock train tomorrow night. The item appears as a brief radiogram or local public notice promoting a holiday event.
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Rameey Furniture Co
Wincheser
Santa Claus
Democrats Propose Tax Reduction Bill For House Session
Democratic leaders unveiled a tax reduction proposal drafted by Representative Garner of Texas, aiming to push a revenue measure in Congress. The plan follows Republican hints to pursue the Coolidge tax credit but faces expected resistance from the House, while pre-session talks also focus on farm relief and other measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Coolidge
Garner
Texas
Congress
Garnt
Tison
Connecticut
Eal wWtan
Eit
Tilson
Violators of Liquor Laws Receive Varied Sentences
In police court today ees H Spotts faced a half pint liquor charge and was fined 68 dollars with 30 days jail. Ill health led to a State Farm sentence totalling five months. William Howard and Edwin Sibert also received 68 dollar fines and 30 day jail terms, sent to the State Farm. Manuel Dehaven sentenced to 30 days and 118 dollar fine for intoxicated driving and fighting. James Lillis fined 25 25 and 40 back fine may extend detention to 120 days. Frank Hawkins and Gussie Fadeley paid 12 dollars each for drinking.
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Ees H. Spotts
Mlegal
State Farm
William “Howard
Manuel Dehaveén
Mqnor
Edwin
Sibert
James Lillis
Frank Hawkins
Lilie
Gussie Fadeley
Winter Lays Down Barrage Early In North Dakota
Winter hardening across the middle west as December opens. Devils Lake North Dakota reports 12 degrees below zero with temperatures expected to rise by Thursday. The Weather Bureau warns of a counterattack by cold and snow as officials forecast a brief cold spell before a thaw.
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North Dakota
Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
Devil's Lake
N. D
Governor Byrd Receives Santa Claus Request
A message from Santa Claus to Governor Harry F. Byrd of Winchester Virginia asks for apples to distribute to Winchester children when Santa arrives tomorrow night. Byrd replies he will provide the apples.
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Harry
Winchester
Winchester Kiddies
Santa Claus
Santa Claus North Pole
F. Byrd
Dempsey Aide Claims Coffee Was Doped
A Dempsey aide asserts the coffee given to the fighter was doped. The statement echoes early wartime rumors about tainted beverages affecting competitors.
Poison in Dempsey Cream Ties Camproom Illness to Pre Fight Sedative
Captain Mabutt alleges Jack Dempsey, trainer Jerry the Greek, and Mike Trent were poisoned by cream in coffee the Saturday before the Tunney bout. He states Dempsey fell ill with a body rash and digestive trouble after dining at a West Atlantic City cottage, while Trent drank black coffee and was not affected.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Phi Ear
Charl Mi Butt
Dempsey
Jack’ Dempsey
Gene ‘Ney
Philadelphia
Butt
gaye _ ee
Dening Camp
Atlantic
Jerry
Mabbutt
Mike Trent
Hia
West Atlantic
Our
Jack
Trent
Foreigners in China Report Hidden Dangers Amid Unrest
Dispatches from foreign sources describe fighting in Foochow between loyal Fukienese troops and Cantonese invaders. Consuls request gunboats for nationals as Cantonese advance toward Wuchang to unify the republic, while Hankow reports a slight easing of tension.
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Associated Press
Ueking
An Aot
Foochow
Ton
Hankow
Wuchang
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Stevens
Wingie” Thompson
Kendall Murder
Princess Aressert
Ferd
Queen Marie
Mrs. Adams
Justin Time
Road ‘Commission
Richard Dix In “the Quarterback
Paddlefoot Jones
MR. Rohart
Pe, Company
Lstat
MacFadden Branch
Congressional Farm
C. J. Mabbutt
Generalisimo
Mile Trent
Man
Tunney
China
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