Four Officers Shot in Alabama Farm Disturbance
Four Tallapoosa county officers were wounded in a gun battle as authorities moved against African American radicals accused of inciting violence near Tallassee Alabama. A farmer, Cliff James, was attacked while officers recovered Communist literature tied to the Share Croppers Union and the clash led to multiple reported fatalities among suspects and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallassee
Ala
Tallapoosa County
Alabama
Negro Young
Jim McMullen
Cliff James
James
Simpson
Union
Judson Simpson
John McMullen
B. M. Miller
Montgomery
Admiral Byrd Recovering From Influenza
An Associated Press dispatch from Boston reports Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd has improved after a severe influenza attack. He contracted a cold in Chicago during a speaking trip for the National Economy League while addressing the National Farm Bureau convention and has since been confined to bed at his Boston home. He is expected to resume league activities soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Richard E. Byrd
Admiral Byrd
Chicago
National Economy League
National Farm Bureau
League
Aged Newspaper Publisher Oliver Fehr Dies at 91
Oliver Fehr 91 longtime publisher of the Easton Argus and Northampton Correspondent former daily and weekly papers died today in Easton Pa. He led the papers for many years shaping local news. His work left a lasting mark on the region’s journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Oliver Fehr
Easton Argus
Northampton
Merry Christmas Appeal to Winchester Children
A community drive asks Winchester residents to join the Fellowship Club and help Santa visit every home. Call 113 for details on how to help and contribute to the light of the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fellowship Club
Santa Claus
113
Democrats Abstain From Hoover Debt Plan Rift
Washington reports Democrats avoid active participation in President Hoover's plan for a debt review commission. Hoover is to proceed. Roosevelt remains cool and silent, favoring separate handling of debt, economy, and disarmament with no interlocking. Roosevelt aides foresee no change in stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Capitol
Roosevelt
Albany
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
United States
Congress
America
Burglars Steal From Levinson Clothing Store
Unknown thieves gained entry by sawing a rear window bar at Levinson Clothing Company on North Loudoun Street and made off with 27 men’s suits a light rain coat a leather coat 5 pairs of shoes and 8 pairs of overshoes valued at several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levinson Clothing Company
Loudoun Street
A. Levinson
Gifts for Home and Personal Use Moling and Cather
A note lists gift items for home and personal use from Moling and Cather, dated 16 November. The short entry highlights practical presents and suggests a catalog focus for shoppers seeking functional decor and everyday essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Cather
Flower Shop Promotes Holiday Poinsettias and Primroses
The Flower Shop advertises poinsettias primroses and euphorbia for Christmas. Shop urges early selections and features kids on wheels as part of a festive promotion run by H. R. Willis.
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H. R. Willis
F R Crane Jeweler Elgin Wrist Watches Highlight
F R Crane Jeweler promotes Elgin wrist watches as high grade timepieces. Store at 6 South Main Street notes December 24 and 26 storage closure for Winchester Cold Storage.
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Winchester Cold Storage
Winchester Santa Visit Drive Seeks Local Aid
The Fellowship Club of Winchester asks citizens to fund Santa Claus visits for several hundred destitute children this Christmas. The group has listed families, with many adopting them, and asks anyone willing to help to call 113 to receive a worthy family name in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club of
Winchester
Santa Claus
Santy
Fellowship Club
Organization forms to fight wets at temperance luncheon
At a Win Chester Temperance Society luncheon Dr. Oliver W. Stewart outlined opposing beer legalization efforts and the dangers of beer and saloon culture. He noted plans by beer and wine advocates and described Allied Youth as a local group pledging to support government and moral improvement. A board including Lewis F. Cooper and R A Larrick was elected to lead the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Society of
Winchester
Congress
Washington
Allied Youth
Lewis F. Cooper
R. A. Larrick
A Christmas Treat Have Your Laundry Work Done
Sanitary Laundry advertises a Christmas treat offering laundry service through telephone 191. The notice promises convenient washing options and quick turnaround for holiday needs.
Nitti Faces Death After Five Bullet Wound In Chicago Raid
Frank Nitti Capone enforcer survives deep gunfight in LaSalle Wacker raid. Police fatally wounded two other gangsters, while Lang’s bullets lodged in Nitti’s neck chest and back. Criminology teams study recovered note scraps photographed with violet rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lang
Nitti
Capone
Criminology
LaSalle-Wacker
Turkey Prices Dip Ahead of Holidays in New York
Market expert P. Q. Foy reports turkey prices lower than last year with Texas birds at 16 cents a pound and others at 19 to 21 cents. New York anticipates a record 10 million pounds sold as buyers in Winchester hold at 14 cents. Retail hog dressed birds run about 25 cents per pound. Inwood packing plant turkeys fetch a premium, while raisers seem satisfied with current market standings.
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New York
P. Q. Foy
Turkey
Texas
Foy
Winchester
Inwood
Martinsburg Power Chief Krise to Join Winchester Firm
Wilbur M. Krise, longtime manager of Potomac Light and Power in Martinsburg, will transfer to Winchester as general manager of Northern Virginia Power, succeeding E. D. Stultz. He plans to move after January 1, with Martinsburg staff and civic leaders expressing regret at his departure.
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Wilbur M. Krise
Potomac Light and Power Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Northern Virginia Power Company
E. D. Stultz
Potomac Edison Company
Krise
Krises
Harriet
Waynesboro
Potomac Edison System
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Punxsutawney
Warren
Mt. Vernon
Steubenville
Pittsburgh
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Printers Favor Five Day Week in Union Referendum
INDIANAPOLIS Dec. 20 The five day week proposal submitted to a referendum by members of the International Typographical Union was favored 32073 to 18010 according to official tabulation completed today Woodrum Randolph of the International Union said two other referendum proposals were defeated One was a special assessment for unemployment relief and the other would have amended old age pension conditions Two other proposals for minor changes in union rules carried Randolph said
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
International Typographical Union
Woodrum Randolph
International Union
Randolph
Visit Colonial Art and Craft Gift Shop Ad
WANTED to buy $12,000 of 6 percent Winchester Cold Storage bonds. Write A. B., care Star. 14-1p-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Art & Craft
Post Office
Winchester Cold Storage
A. B
Care Star
Xmas Trees at Haines Marble Yard
Readable note lists Arbor Vitae Pines and Cedars at Haines Marble Yard with a catalog line 17-1p-4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbor Vita
Haines’ Marble Yard
Public Auction of Antiques on Thursday December 22
A large collection will be sold at public auction on Thursday December 22 starting at 2 o clock. The sale is located on Main Street next door to the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
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Main St
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Phantom car drives through Winchester crowds in driverless demo
A large Winchester crowd watched Capt. J. J. Lynch pilot a Dodge sedan equipped with radio control through crowded streets. With Mayor C. R. Anderson and others aboard, the car glided from City Hall to the Buncutter Tire station amid cheers, marking the first remote control demonstration in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cameron Street
City Hall
J. J. Lynch
Pine Motor Company
Dodge
Lynch
Buncutter Tire Company
South Braddock and
West Germain Streets
Capt. Lynch
R. E. Buncutter
C. R. Anderson
Andrew Bell
Philco
Miller
Anderson
Raymond E. Bayliss
Miller and Anderson
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Ad
Big cargo citrus fruits just arrived priced very low. Order yours early at Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market. Ad page shows contact as 19 19 21.
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Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market
Man Shoots Self on Gilpin Estate in Virginia
Milton S. Pyle, about 60, former farm manager for Kenneth N. Gilpin near Boyce, Va., shot himself in the forehead at the Gilpin Southside estate after arriving there to see his son at work. A note and pistol were found. doctor and coroner expected to rule suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Milton S. Pyle
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Mr. Gilpin
Southside
Roy Pyle
Mr. Pyle
Pyle
Charles O. Dearmont
White Post
Gil Farm
Correll Brown
Dearmont
C. H. Iden
Berryville
Flashes of Life News Snippets Mix Odd Pranks and Laughs
A comical mix from various cities recalls social slights and odd incidents. A Dr Grover Cleveland Otrich hosts venison meals after a hoax about horse meat. Racine Liars' Club readies for a fall story contest. A New Jersey driver survives a lake plunge then faces a license charge. Highland Park police tease Captain Paffhausen with syrup varnish jokes drawing wide mail.
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Belleville
Tll
Grover Cleveland Otrich
Detroit
John Paffhausen
Highland Park
Tacoma
Wash
New York City
Fort, Wayne
Ind
Kentucky
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F. R. Crane
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South Main St
Oliver Stewart
Frank Nitti
Alphonse Capone
Bridewell Hospital
Oeal
Evening Star
Boyce Citizen
Gilpin Farms
Clarke County
Racine
Wis
Racine Liars
Millville
N. J
James Allen
Job
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