Prominent Church Circles Member Ends Life in City Apartment
J Harvey Canter longtime Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road agent was found dead in his West Cork street apartment. A suicide note addressed to his daughter explained he could not endure the strain. Neighbors and Dr Hugh Clerk declared death likely instantaneous after a self inflicted gunshot. His brother Miller Canter described a cheerful mood earlier that day. no clear motive is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harvey Canter
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West
Cork Street
Nancy Canter
Handley School
William G. Hardy
F. Earl Parsons
Canter
Miller Canter
Glaize and Hurst
Mr. Canter
Hoover in Buenos Aires Winds Public Welcome Tour
President elect Hoover spent the day in Argentina's capital meeting newspaper delegations at the American Embassy. He toured the waterfront area and government offices and planned a gala Colon Theatre performance in his honor.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Hoover
Buenos Aires Aires
Colon Theatre
Extension bill to extend Federal Radio Commission
Washington Dec 15 The bill to extend the life of the Federal Radio Commission for another year was introduced today by Senator Watson chairman of the Senate interstate commerce committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ashington
Federal Radio Commission
Watson
Senate Interstate Commerce Commtee
League Council Presses Peace Appeal to Bolivia and Paraguay
The League of Nations council voted to send a new peace appeal to Bolivia and Paraguay and to distribute copies to all American governments not in the league, while the Pan American conference kept its arbitration committee active to seek conciliatory measures and avert war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lugano
Council of the
League of Nations
Bolivia
Pategua de Border
League Council
Paraguay
United States
Ambasador Ferraro
Cuba
Ife
South America
ABC
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Washington
Orestes Ferrara
Hoever
Car of Ceresota Flour Arrives at Winchester Wholesale
Just arrived car of famous Ceresota Flour Bran and Middlings offered at a very special price off car. Winchester Wholesale Gro. announces the arrival and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Wholsale Gro
Handley G A A Versus Berryville High Tonight
Monday night at Handley School the G A A hosts Berryville High School at 8 p m. Admission is 25 cents for spectators.
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Handley School
Berryville High School
Bailey Bros Candy Specials for Schools and Sunday Schools
Bailey Bros advertises special prices on candy and candy boxes for schools and Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Bros
Antiques for sale at 117 East Monmouth Street
Antique items offered for sale at 117 E Monmouth St across 12 to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Buyers invited to view a varied collection in a single location with door-to-door access and examples of period pieces available for purchase.
Radio for Sale 6-Tube Atwater Kent Seeks Quick Buyer
Radio for sale at Star office notice. A six tube Atwater Kent set offered cheap for a quick sale. See Arthur W. Fansler at the Star office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater Kent
Arthur W. Fansler
Star Office
Senator Bruce Attacks Kellogg Pact as Futile Gesture
In Washington on December 15, Senator Bruce of Maryland condemned the Kellogg treaty to outlaw war as a stab in the air and a futile gesture. He challenged international law’s power to prevent fighting while criticizing President Coolidge for praising the pact and urging more warships. The debate drew mixed reactions and a largely empty Republican side.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Bruce
Maryland
Curtis
Reed
Missouri
Coolidge
Kellogg
Senator Bruce
Monarchy's Condition Stirs Public Anxiety in London
Reports from London detail intensified medical activity at Buckingham Palace as two new doctors joined consultation with Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley Hewett. The customary afternoon update on King George’s status was omitted, while earlier bulletins noted steadier pulse and a cautious improvement after recent operations.
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Associated Press
London
King George’s
Buckingham Palace
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Sir Stanley Hewett
Palace
William Adlington Hewitt
Robert Stanton Woods
Royal College of Surgeons
George
Tunney
Marine Barracks
King George
Marine Square
Three Men Executed in First Electric Chair Use
In Joliet Illinois on December 15 three men Dominick Bressetti John Brown and Claude Clark were electrocuted for the May murder of Will Beck a Lake County farmer. Clark was first to die followed by Brown and Bressetti with the execution witnessed by twelve members of the Waukegan jury and wardens in the death chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Joliet
Dominick Bressetti
John Brown
Claude Clark
Will Beck
Lake County
Clark
Brown
Bressetti
Waukegan
Elmer J. Green
Beck
Capture Alleged Car Thief In Chase
Messrs Persell D Plank and Arthur Dunlap chased an alleged thief on North Kent street after he tried to steal their cars. Newton Thomson fled from both vehicles first hiding under a freight car then in a building near the Robinson Cold Storage plant. He was captured and locked up at police headquarters awaiting a Monday hearing on attempted theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Persell D. Plank
Arthur Dunlap
North Kent Street
Newton Thomson
Plank
Dunlap
Thomson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Robinson Cold Storage
North Cameron Street
Stephens City Community League reports month’s work and plans
Stephens City Va December notes show the Community League mailing a monthly update detailing entertainments, fundraisers, and improvements at the school. Activities include a magician show, oyster supper, rummage sale, and shrub planting with support from teachers, students, and patrons. Water cisterns, stone and cement needs, and future fundraising are outlined while urging cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community League
Hudson
William Yeakle
League
Stephens City
Kinzey
BE. D. Grove
Mack Carbaugh
League Was A Real Success. Mr. Mee
Principal Crop Statistics Under Agriculture Department Release
The Agriculture Department reports production estimates for major crops by state. Apples show Virginia 3.7 million bushels and Maryland 422 thousand. Winter Wheat Pennsylvnia 17.066 million. Corn Pennsylvania 50.037 million, Virginia 9.758 million, Maryland 8.745 million. Tobacco Virginia 111.6 million pounds and Maryland 21.7 million. Sweet Potatoes Virginia 6.236 million and Maryland 1.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Truck Wreck on Valley Pike Injures Driver and Passenger
A truck traveling from Staunton Virginia to Baltimore crashed into a culvert on Valley Pike near Lacey Springs late last night. The vehicle was empty except for two men, the driver and a passenger who was slightly injured and treated in New Market.
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Valley Pike
Lacey Springs
New Market
Staunton Va
Baltimore
Barrel of New Orleans molasses seized by C. P. McVicar
A note reports a barrel of new crop molasses in New Orleans associated with C. P. McVicar bearing the date and reference code 12-14-1p-21. The terse item lists the asterisked name and location without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
C. P. ‘McVicar
How Different From The Old Days Call 28 Winchester Steam Laundry
The brief item notes a World War II era style call to Winchester Steam Laundry seeking a service or contact. It records a single line caption with a phone reference and a local business name, implying a historical advertisement snippet. No additional context available.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
In peck baskets suitable for mai tre
P McVicar notes items in baskets suitable for mai tre and references a peck basket arrangement.
Reverdy J Lewis dies of heart attack in Berryville
Berryville Virginia December 15 Reverdy Johnson Lewis 69 died last night after a weeklong illness from a heart ailment. He farmed many years, recently retired. Survived by widow formerly Miss Alice Powers two brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Sunday 3 30 p m with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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Berryville
Johnson Lewis
South Church
Lewis
George Washington Lewis
Monterey
Clarke County
Lawrence
Nellie Custis Lewis
To Johnson
Maryland
England
Lewis Ia
Alice Powers
William T
Conrad C. Lewis
O L. Lewis
New York
Samuel McCormick
Edwin A. Stevena
Hoboken
N. J
Bila White
Grace Episcopal Church
Vincent Franks
Green Hill
Ceme
Tery
Richard Smith, Jr
Robert Smith
C. T. Hall
W. A. Bradford
Goodwin Williams
A. P. Osborne
E. Jacquelin Smith
Richard Smith
Archibald Cummins
Esee
Eugene Glover
Harry C. Warden
H. — H. B. Whiting
Frank Jay
Christmas charity for colored children in Winchester
Letter from Mrs Harry D P Albin of Takoma Park Md recalls Christmas unequal gifts for white and colored children in Winchester. She recounts giving ten cent toys and candy to a colored family and notes the gratitude, urging broader aid to ensure colored children share in Christmas joy.
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Winchester
Albin
Harry DP
Takoma Park
W H Berry Dies In Baltimore Funeral Monday
William H Berry well known farmer of Welltown dies in Mercy Hospital Baltimore after long illness. Remains brought home by Baltimore and Ohio train for funeral Monday at 2 PM in Methodist Episcopal Church Welltown. He leaves a widow Dorothy Wilkins and five children Lee Berry Bertha Broyles Lillie Kirby Madeline and Virginia Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Berry
Welltown
Mercy Hospital
Baltimore
Baltimore and O'Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
J BD. Russell
Berry
Dorothy Wilkins
Carlisle
Lee Berry
Charles Town
W. Va
Bertha Broyles
Lillie Kirby
Madeline
Virginia Berry
Memorial Hospital
Last Rites For Mr Canter Tomorrow
The funeral of J Harvey Canter will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o clock from Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev M D Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harvey Canter
Braddock
Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
M. D. Mitchell
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
Notice Trespass Warning At Heackwood Property
Hunters and others trespassing on my property at Heackwood will do 80 at their peril. I ad L. R. Pay. Be sure to read F. R. Crane's Jewelry ad on another page of this issue of The Star.
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Heackwood
F. R. Crane
the Star
Oranges and Grapefruit for Sale at Robinson's Cold Storage
Orchard goods marketed by Robinson's Cold Storage with sale details and timing indicated as 1p 2t on a December date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson's Cold Storage
Council Votes on Methods for Bond Issue
City Council debates how to present a proposed 5000000 bond issue to voters with items segregated or voted as whole. Major and minority plans fail, compromise ends in defeat, and a reorganization of voting clauses follows before final passage of a minority segregation ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hable
Majo
Page
Baker
Glaize
Heble
Sale
Otter mi
L. M. Allen
Christmas Dinner Reservations at The George
A festive request urges reservations for a Christmas dinner at The George. The ad promises a cheerful home like atmosphere with an old fashioned, neatly served meal. Parties of six or more receive individualized service. Lunch and dinner sittings run from noon to 8 pm with dinner at 5 30 and 8 30 priced at 1 50 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oc
For Sale Christmas Trees at Noonan's Old Stand
For sale cedar and pine Christmas trees at Noonan's old stand Amherst Street. Also wanted five shares of George Washington Hotel stock. Address P O Box 48 Winchester Virginia.
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Noonan
Amherst St
George Washington Hotel
P.O
Winchester
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J, Harvey Canter
Radio Commission
Eague Council
Monmouth St
Radio For Sale
Thea
W. A. Howitt and
R. S. Woods
Papa
THE
Evening Star
Irs
P. McVicar
Reverdy
J. Lewis
Glarke
W. H. Berry
Council
Shryock
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