Virginia Revenue Growth Fueled by Wealth and Business
Dr. Robert H. Tucker of Washington and Lee reports Virginia's total state revenues rose from 34.9 million in 1926 to 42.3 million in 1929, with taxes providing about 77 percent. He estimates increased wealth and business growth add roughly 5 million annually, while reforms aim to broaden and balance future funding for education health and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Tucker
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
University of Virginia News Letter
Virginia
Reson
Rosenberger sale of personal property at 310 Smithfield Ave
Public sale of Rosenberger personal property to be held Saturday at 10 o clock on 310 Smithfield Avenue. Antiques offered with no reserve and cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberger
Smithfield Ave
Used Fords and 1929 models at Washington Garage
Listing includes models A and T 29 Tudor 29 Standard coupe and 29 Roadster, with 28 aan at Washington Garage. Short note mentions location and vehicles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Garage
Executives Charged in Pathe Studios Fire Negligence
Two Pathe Studios executives John C. Flinn and Henry F. Lalley were arrested in New York on manslaughter charges after a Manhattan Films Studio fire killed ten. Police seized 160 film containers. bail was set at $5,000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Pathe Studios
Manhattan Films
John C. Flinn
Yonkers
Henry F. Lalley
Manhattan
Flinn
Lalley
Byrd Wins Langley Medal for Aeronautical Achievement
Commander Richard E. Byrd and Charles M. Manly were awarded the Langley medal for aeronautical achievement in 1929 by the Smithsonian Institution board of regents. Byrd received his medal for the airplane’s role in South Polar exploration and Manly for early innovations in aviation. Charles A. Lindbergh is noted as a holder of the medal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Richard E. Byrd
Charles M. Manly
Langley
Board of Regents
The
Smithsonian Institute
Byrd
South Polar
Manly
Charles A. Lindbergh
Friendship Bazar Draws Large Crowd For Another Night
The Friendship Fire Company bazar at East Cork Street engine house drew another large crowd with upstairs and downstairs packed. An excellent orchestra played on the second floor as suppers were served and other diversions entertained attendees. The bazar continues nightly through the week and supper delivery is available by calling 95 after 5 PM. On Friday at 12 30 PM the American Legion holds its weekly luncheon at the Fire Company hall with members urged to attend.
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Friendship Fire Company Bazar
Cork Street
No. 95
American Legion
Commission to Settle Army Navy Football Dispute Proposed
Representative Fish proposes a five captain commission from Harvard Yale Princeton Penn and Georgetown to rule on the Army Navy football controversy. The panel would be appointed by the President or the Navy and War secretaries and its decision would be binding on both service academies. Fish says he has backing from several senators and has discussed the plan with them.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Copeland
Wagner
New York
Tidings and Goldsborough
Maryland
Fish
West Point
Congress
Lost white gold cuff link with diamond reward
Lost white gold cuff link with a diamond chip. Reward offered. L. M. Brown at Dodge Agency is the contact. The note is titled Sun Tint Apple Shoppe and mentions a phone-like number 178 with a reference to perfect express box.
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Dodge Agency
For Rent Modern Six Room House on Leicester Street
For rent a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street with immediate possession. Contact B M Sullivan.
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Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Mutiny at Auburn Prison Ends in Bloodshed
Eight convicts were killed as New York state troopers and guards subdued a violent revolt at Auburn State Prison. Warden Edgar Jennings and seven guards were rescued. troopers and guards pursued rioters to cells and began trials for murder of keeper George A. Durnford. Weather was frigid as cells and corridors bore the scars of gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Auburn
N. Y
Auburn State Prison
New York State
Edgar S. Jennings
George A. Durnford
Batavia Barracks
Syracuse
Geneva
Severs Artery In Leg With a Pair of Sheers
Robert Fleet a longtime employee at the mill suffered a leg injury while knitting silk underwear. A pair of shears across his leg pierced an artery when he clapped his legs together to catch a fallen garment. He was rushed to the hospital and his condition was later reported improved.
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Robert Fleet
Ee Ana Toes Jones
Mr. Fleet
Fleet
Virginia Seals Sell Big Stock for Tuberculosis Fight
The Virginia Tuberculosis Association distributes 21 120 000 Christmas seals to local groups across the state. If laid end to end they would span 354 miles. Funds aid county and city health programs, nurse salaries, sanatorium patients, and child health, with five percent going to the National Tuberculosis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Leslie C. Foster
National Tuberculosis Association
State Association
Samuel Arthur Spends Day in Baltimore on Business
Samuel Arthur traveled to Baltimore for business today visiting meetings and related engagements in the city.
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Samuel Arthur
Baltimore
New Mirror Shipment Arrives at R. M. Swinlby Store
A fresh shipment of mirrors arrives at R. M. Swinlby, featuring a varied assortment of evading styles and sizes for home use.
Antist Whose Wizardry Aided Allies Is Dead
J Harris Rogers wireless pioneer died at 79 in Hyattsville Maryland from a heart attack. His inventions enabled continuous Allied communications in World War I and underwater radio use by submarines. He listened in on German reports via an underground loop aerial. Maryland honored him in 1919 for his war service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harris Rogers
Hyattsville
General Assembly of
Maryland
Franklin, Tenn
Winchester's Hero engagement closes Saturday at Colonial Theatre
The Evening Star comedy drama Winchester's Hero draws crowds with a farm scene and a filmed newspaper sequence in the Star office. Star actors Newland Ann Tucker McGuire Dr E C Stuart Georgia Conrad William Jr William Doran portray a lively cast. The closing note promises strong audience praise and noted professionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Tucker McGuire
Baby Ethel
E. C. Stuart
Man and Wife Are Found Slain in Indiana Farm Home
In Munice Indiana George F Heath 85 a Delaware County farmer and his wife Elizabeth 70 were found dead today at their home four miles south of town. A club lay near the bodies and a knife was found in the house, indicating murder by assault and possible stabbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Munice
Ind
George F. Heath
Delaware County
Elizabeth
Here
House panel backs bill to extend Federal Radio Commission
The House merchant marine committee approved the White bill to extend the life of the Federal Radio Commission indefinitely and Chairman White said he would seek House action before the Christmas holidays.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Merchant Marine Committee Today
Federal Radio Commission
White
House
Leaders Named On U. S. Committee
Twenty outstanding business and financial leaders from across the United States were named by Julius H. Barnes to form an executive committee. The group will carry on a stabilizing endeavor authorized by President Hoover's recent business conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Hoover
Leader Store Holiday Display At 138 Main Street
The Leader Store invites the public to view a Christmas novelties display for the whole family at 138 North Main Street. Moling and Cather offer gift options with shopping hours specified.
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N. Main ST
Visits 10 Wards Of State In Local Homes
Mrs. Minetree Folkes of the Childrens Home Society of Virginia toured Winchester and Frederick County wards placed there by Juvenile Courts. The society cares for more than 4,000 children since its 29 year history, including 1926 in Richmond Receiving Home awaiting foster placement. Donations or host homes can be arranged through the Richmond office at 1121 Bank Street.
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Minetree Folkes
Childrens’ Home Society of Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
Folkes
Richmond
Virginia
Bank Street
Christmas Turkeys Skid on Mountain Road Toward Baltimore
A Jones and Jones truck carrying live turkeys skidded on the Northwestern pike near Hayfield in this county early today and overturned. Some turkeys were maimed but no fatalities occurred. The driver was cut on the hands. A wrecking truck from H. W. Roberts' garage in Winchester towed the vehicle upright.
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Jones
Baltimore
Hayfield
This County
H. W. Robert
Winchester
Gifts for Everyone See Our Display at Brooks' Pharmacy
A local display promotes gifts for all ages at Brooks' Pharmacy. The casual notice highlights seasonal selections and invites shoppers to visit the store for a varied assortment.
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Brooks’ Pharmacy
Dividend Declared by George Washington Hotel Corporation
The President and Directors announce a seven percent dividend on preferred stock payable December 18, 1929, to stockholders of record December 14, 1929. Checks will be mailed. The 1929 operations will be explained at the annual stockholders meeting in January. Moling & Cather offer room size and scatter rugs for sale.
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George Washington Hotel Corporation
George Washington
Sanctuary Planned for 5000 Acre Apple Ridge Game Preserve
A 5000 acre game bird sanctuary on Apple Ridge between Inwood and Gerardstown will be built by Berkeley County residents and the State Game Commission. It will host ring necked pheasants, Hungarian partridge and wild turkeys with landowners supplying seed and winter care while forbidding hunting and gunfire. A second sanctuary of over 6000 acres already exists in Frederick County near Winchester.
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Apple Pie Ridge
Inwood
Winchester
Gerardstown
Berkeley Couny
State Game, Fish and Foresty Commission
John M. Miller
Gray Silver
Ridge Road
Glad Miller
X Poole
McKowan
Gold Orchards
Henshaw
Edwin
Harry
Ernest McDonald
Beverly Randolph
William
Harry Misb
Frederick County
West Virginia Line
Ground Is Frozen Feed the Birds Urgent Appeal
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urges people to feed birds during freezing ground conditions. Put food in outdoor pans or containers where birds can see it, aiding them through a stressful period and paying off in spring.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Walter H Grim named administrator of Elizabeth E Grim estate
In the Corporation Court Walter H Grim qualified as administrator for his sister Miss Elizabeth E Grim a graduate nurse who died at Memorial Hospital on December 5 He posted a 2000 bond the estimated estate value Also notice titled Wanted Good family cow 2033 F 11 by Willis A Hess on page 1 column 11
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Walter H. Grim
Elizabeth E. Grim
Memorial Hospital
Willis A. Hess
Large assortment of pictures at wholesale prices
An advertisement offers a large assortment of pictures measuring 16 by 20 inches with values ranging from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars. The sale price is 98 cents each, promoted by R. M. Swimley.
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R. M. Swimley
Extreme Cold Grips Northeast as Temp Drops
The eastern states face a cold wave with official readings near 20 below zero and parts of New England as low as 80 below. Northfield Vermont records 20 below as Weather Bureau predicts rising temperatures and possible light snow tonight or tomorrow. In Cumberland Maryland, the western mountains show ice on the highway with dangerous travel conditions beyond Frostburg as motorists abandon cars and accidents occur.
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Washington
New England
Weather Bureau
Boston
Northfield
Cumberland
Frostburg
Resolution to Deny Him Seat Grabs Grundy
A Senate resolution to deny James R. Grundy of Pennsylvania a seat was urged upon arrival at the Capitol. The body delayed oaths amid a fight over his role in a $1,800,000 1926 primary campaign. Nye said he would not block Grundy sworn in, seeking credentials first. Grundy reached the Capitol at 1:25 PM to take the oath as Pennsylvania’s senator.
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Washington
James R. Grundy
Pennsylvania
Senate
William
Ware
Capito
Tularemia and Alkali Poisoning Reported in Winchester Area
Numerous tularemia cases from rabbit exposure and a large number of alkali poisoning cases from laundry soap are being treated by local physicians. Some alkali cases resemble tularemia, causing misdiagnosis. Four tularemia cases are reported in the Strasburg vicinity.
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Strasburg
Tear Gas Bombs Break Picket Line at Coello Mine
In West Frankfort Illinois on December 12 Sheriff James Pitchard used tear gas bombs to break the picket lines of the striking United Mine Workers. Two pickets were arrested and charged with inciting a riot.
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Associated Press
West Frankfort
Ill
National Miners’ Union
James Pitchard
Franklin County
Coello
Market Drifts Lower Amid Weak Volume Rally Attempts
New York reports the stock market continuing to drift lower with sporadic rally attempts by pools. Trading remains light as bear operators struggle to push volumes, call money rising to 4 percent. Dependable silk hosiery and gloves offered by Moling & Cather in gift boxes are advertised.
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Associated Press
New York
Moling & Cather
Indictment Dismissed in Copeland Case Amid Fraud Charges
The Winchester case ends for Copeland after the court nolle prosequies the indictment against him and Arthur G. Jones. Max Krol remains at large, with earlier embezzlement charges tying to the Jones family Woolen Mills dispute. The actions center on alleged conspiracies to defraud 35 holders in the Jones and Copeland related firms and a plant purchase valued at $60,000.
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Corporation Court of Winchester Nolle Prosequing and Diemins
T. A. Copeland
Chicago Wool Company
Copeland
Commonwealth
Jom Woolen Mills Corporation
Arthur G. Pe
Max Krol Ie A
Jax Ce
Os . P
Cop
Becom
Arthur G. Jones
Krol
Jones
Jones Corporation
Winchester Woolen Company
Irwin
New Corporation
Max Krol
How &S
Christmas Jewelry at Hodgson & Brown Store
Santa Claus declares the best assortment and values in jewelry are at Hodgson and Brown. The ad invites visitors to shop before elsewhere and notes goods engraved by expert workmen. The store offers a modern engraving service for fountain pens pencils and leather goods. It closes with the slogan It Pays To Walk.
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Santa Claus
Hodgson. & Brown
For Sale Two Good Overcoats by 8 P C A
Classified brief offers two good overcoats for sale by owner contact phone 41 1. Listing notes 12-2-1p tf.
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PATHE
Friendship Bazar
Atmospi
Cam Gillen Stence
Eivas
VE Cine
R. M. Swimlby
Antist
Allies
J. Harris Rogers
Radio Board
U. S. Committee
Leader
Moling& Cather
Moling & iCather
Apple Ridge
East
Grundy
Chicago Wool Co
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