Wilson linked to League of Nations praised at Winchester dinner
Dr. John Latane of Johns Hopkins told about Woodrow Wilson as a world figure at a birthday event in Winchester. The address praised Wilson as a great president and founder of the League of Nations, noting his push for sweeping reforms and his role as a world statesman.
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Woodrow. Wilson
United States
League of Nations
World Peace
John Holiday Latane
Department of History
Johns Hopkins
University of Baltimore
George, Washington
America
Virginia
Ree
McFaden
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Latane
James A.latane
Reformed Episcopal Church
Samuel P. Latane
Fster
Wilson
Winchester
R. T. Barton
Martin, Wisecarver
Frances Beverley
T. Russell Gather
R. Gray Williams
Dr. Latane
Barton
South Washington Street
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Charlemagne
The
League
Geneva
Two Louisville Firemen Die In Downtown Blaze
Two Louisville firefighters Capt. Williams A. Fisher and Charles A. Webb were fatally injured while fighting a early morning blaze at the Kentucky Drug Company in the wholesale district. Both men fell from the third floor and died shortly after, as the fire consumed a $75,000 blaze.
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Associated Press
Louisville
tTwo
Kentucky Drug Company
Williams A. Fisher
Charles A. Webb
Trains Stalled In Tunnel Cause Fatal Fire
Santiago Chile December 29. From 10 to 15 persons are believed killed in a train wreck in a tunnel near Lota in southern Chile. A Concepcion to Lota train stalled after striking an animal and was hit by a following train from Lota. Shattered oil lamps ignited the wreckage leaving passengers with no escape.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chili
Lota
Cester
Concepcion
Chicago Man Killed in Affray at Notorious Bon Ton
John Shea of Chicago was killed and Lav erne ? of Platteville Wisconsin possibly fatally wounded in a shooting affray at the Bon Ton resort near East Dubuque Illinois. Mike Allegretto of Chicago, recent buyer of the place, was held by police.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
John Shea
Chicago
Laverne
Platteville
Wis
East Dubuque
Mike Allegretto
American Ship Sinks in the Black Sea
In ARIS on December 29 an American ship wrecked in the Black Sea. Only one passenger survived after a disaster that claimed the lives of the captain and three children. An instructor reportedly killed himself upon learning of the tragedy.
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Black Sea
Borah Says Navy Actions in Nicaragua Were Protective
Senator Borah after a conference with Secretary Kellogg on December 29 expressed satisfaction that U S naval activity in Nicaragua appears limited to protecting American life and property based on official reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kellogg
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nicaragua
John C Collins Suffering Severe Burns At Home
Mr. John C Collins is in Memorial Hospital with serious burns after his clothing caught fire from a candle. He reached over the flame and his coat ignited causing burns to the arm shoulder and side of the body. He is slowly improving but in great pain.
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John C. Collins
Memorial Hospital
Man Who Pursued Wilkes Booth Dies
Albert Lea Minnesota reports Capt. Charles Hazen Farnsworth who led troops that pursued John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln assassin, has died.
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Wilkes Booth
Associated Press
Albert. Lea
Minn
Charles Hazen Farnsworth
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Weather Favorable For Winter Grains In Virginia
Crop conditions for the week ended yesterday report favorable conditions for winter grains in Virginia though farm work is mostly suspended. Southwest region shows unfavorable truck crop activity. Found a lady's glove. owner asked to call at Star Office.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Star Office
Winchester Eyes Tax Rate Change at Special Council Meeting
A special Common Council session will decide whether to absorb the 25 cent real estate tax and 26 cent state levy. If absorbed, Winchester could gain over 50 thousand dollars annually, though critics note a net loss from intangible taxes and potential taxpayer relief. The city stands to have about 26 thousand dollars more revenue than 1926 if the current rate remains.
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Common Council
Winchester
Latte
British to Send Auto to Smash All World Speed Records
A mystery automobile costing 100000 dollars and designed to reach 200 mph will be sent to the United States in February for a speed test on a Florida beach. The 32 by 6 foot sea sled shaped car weighs 7056 pounds, uses 414 gallons of gasoline per minute, and develops 1000 horsepower.
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Associated Press
London
United States
Florida
Prep For a Good Position Now Instruction Bookkeeping Course
Advertisement offering a bookkeeping course taught in 120 hours with contact by Box XYZ care this paper. Includes guidance in shorthand salesmanship accounting and typewriting with complete information requested via the paper.
Little Girl Fights Blood Poison After Heel Injury
Helen Fugitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fugitt, suffered blood poisoning from a blister on her heel caused by a shoe. Doctors report the crisis may be passing as treatment takes effect.
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Helen Fugitt
Fred Fugitt
Wilbur Watholds Report Of Gleaves From Committee
Washington December 29 The Pacific scare linked to the FalleDoheny oil trial is under inquiry by the House naval committee. Representative McClintic says Wilbur refused to disclose confidential navy reports. The committee asked the navy to analyze Hitler’s plan to build light cruisers to raise US naval strength to parity with Britain and Japan. Admiral Gleaves’ report was sought in the Pearl Harbor oil contract dispute but could not be obtained.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Nava
Great Britain
Japan
Admiral Gleaves
Thefenge
Grand Jury to Probe Charges Against Preacher in McPherson Case
Los Angeles report says a new grand jury will open to probe charges related to the Aimee Semple McPherson disappearance. Indicted figures include Ormiston and Kennedy. the state says the kidnapping tale was false and McPherson spent time with Ormiston in Carmel.
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NEW Grand Jury
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
the Times
Aimee Semple McPherson
Morz
Ation ‘Coubty
Eran Surorame
Angee "Temple
Kennet G.C Ormiston
Grand Jury
Ion
Genet Lorain Wiseman
Ae McPherson
McPherson
Wisemian
Sielass
Ormiston
Wiseman Sielass
Kennedy
Evangelist
Carmel
Evening Star announces 1927订订价与优惠
All paid in advance subscribers for 1927 will receive The Progressive Partner at no extra cost. January rate now in $4.00 per year by carrier in advance. $3.00 per year by mail in advance. Pay Now and Save the Discount, The Evening Star.
George Pugh Dies at Capon Bridge After Long Illness
Capon Bridge WV December 29 George Pugh died about two weeks ago leaving a widow and fourteen children nine from his first wife Louise Carpenter who died thirty years ago The children born to this union include Clint Stanley Albert Wilbert Omer and others in Capon Bridge Hayfield Winchester and Akron Ohio He later married Malissa Anderson widow of Edward Anderson and added five children including Mrs Wade Brooks Mrs Wilmer Nixon Maynard Cecil and others Pugh had been a longtime resident and suffered Brights disease for a year with loving family care.
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Capon Bridge
W. Va
George Pugh
Louise Alverta Carpenter
Clint
Stanley Pugh
Colorado
Albert
Akron
Ohio
Wilbert, Omer
Anderson Horner
Albert Schaffenaker
John Nelson
Hay
Bright
Price Movement Signals Slacken In Market Rally
New York stock activity showed signs of easing as demand Picked up for United States Steel General Motors Maryland Oil and several specialties. Renewal rate on call loans remained unchanged at 5 1 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Common
General Motors
Maryland Oil
Longtime resident Pugh dies at 83
The 83 year old man died peacefully with his wife and daughter present. Interment followed at Capon Chapel with Rev. W. P. Good and Prof. B. F. Line officiating. Grandchildren served as flower bearers and former Confederate soldiers attended with wreaths. Pallbearers included members of the Pugh family.
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Brooks
Capon Chapel
W. P. Good
Prof
B. F.line
M. E. Church
Charles Giffin
Samuel Brooks
George Slonaker
Richard
Irven
Charles
William Pugh
Davis
Lee Johnson
Mr. Pugh
Funeral Services Are Held For Late Mrs A M Zirkle
The body of Mrs Mary Alleen Zirkle widow of Abram M Zirkle a Winchester businessman was laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs Abs 40 were held at No 22 South Loudoun Street by Rev Dr A Freed pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. Flowers and tributes marked the service, with many friends in attendance.
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Mary Alleen Zirkle
Abram M. Zirkle
Winchester
An and
Mount Hebron
South
Loudoun Street
A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
God
Thomas J. Areas
D. Henkel
Lewia
F. Kower Ghge H. Heist
Thomas E. Kremer
Ese Miller
New Market
Searot
Nise
Louise C. Zirkle
San Francisco
More
Ohio Railroad
W. Way
Martinsboro
Fred
Accompan Re
Misa Zirkle
Metlasteee
Six Stores Burned In Stagnton Fire Blaze Destroys Shops
Fire swept through Johnson street business section in Stagnton, damaging six stores and collapsing the rear wall of a vacant building. George W Brown’s farm implement shop suffered the largest losses, while Joseph Hanna’s army goods store room with thousands of shoes also burned. Other affected premises included Hank’s, Greenstone’s, Samp son’s harness shop, Lucas Electric Supply, and a former People’s Cafe site.
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George W. Brown
Joseph Hanna
Hank
Greenstone
J. F. Sampson
Lucas Eleetric Supply Company
People’s Cafe
Clearing Skies Bring Hope To Flooded Areas
Memphis and Tennessee hinterland face continued flood distress as more than 6 000 displaced along the Tennessee Cumberland and Ohio rivers. Death toll sits at 18 with potential rise once communications return. Nashville reports over 4 000 homeless as Cumberland crest approaches, rail traffic remains limited.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
South
Tennessee
Cumberland
Ohio
Nashville
Cumberland River
Blue Bird Restaurant set to open Thursday in Stephens City
The Blue Bird Restaurant of Stephens City will open for business Thursday December 80th at 2 p m. C A Yancey proprietor announces.
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Blue Bird
Stephens City
C. A. Yancey
Pay Now Save Discount Offer by January 31
Special January rate promotion urging payment in advance by carrier or mail to The Progressive Farmer. Pay now to save with $4.00 advance by carrier or $2.00 by mail. January 31 is the last day at the above rates.
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the Evening Star
Williams at His Home City
Noble man who gave his honest effort to save lives in future in gious ingredients? War and Peace.
Staunton Banquet Marks World War President's Anniversary Speech
At the Stonewall Jackson hotel a banquet commemorating the World War anniversary featured BR Gray Willie as president of the Wi t Association. Speakers praised democracy and urged support for a Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Memorial Fund near Jefferson's burial site. The event highlighted Staunton and Virginia leaders and the legacy of Woodrow Wilson born in Virginia and educated at the University of Virginia.
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BR. Gray Willie
Wit Association
Stonewall Jackson
Rotary and
Kiwaria Clubs
Staunton’ and Augusta Alumni Association
University of Virginia
Jefferson
Wilson
Staunton
America
Democracy
Woodrow Wilson
Virginia
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Memorial Fund
A. MM. Frasier
Williams
Dividend Notice from Commercial & Savings Bank
The Board of Directors of The Commercial & Savings Bank in Win Va declares a semi annual dividend of three percent payable January 1. Checks will be mailed. Signed by John L. Sloat cashier on December 24, 1926.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
Win Va
Commercial& Savings Bank
John IL. Sloat
Specials on Overland Sedans in First Class Condition
Specials note two Overland sedans in first class condition with good tires. The snippet is a brief classified line. No dates or locations are provided.
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Terian Church
Aris
Pasenger
Central America
Evening Star
Rogers Hornsby
ST. Lows Star
Frisch and
Ring
Cardinals
Hornsby
St. Louis
Accor St. Louis
Frank Frisch
Frisch
F Lon
New York IF
John J. McGraw
Giants
Jimmy Ring
Wilbur Wathholds
Gleaves
House Naval
Capon
Chidren
A.M. Zirkle
Stagnton
Associated Préas
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Deg Leonbal
Johnson Street
Ae Aga ‘-Deatron
Wilsom As. Noble
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