Virginia Historic Highway Proposal Aims to Link Shrines
Delegates in Richmond hear JuF Fishburne present the Virginia Historic Highway plan to connect historic and scenic sites across the state. The route would travel from Washington to Yorktown via Winchester, Shenandoah Valley, Staunton, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Appomattox, and Jamestown, looping back to the capital.
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Richmond
American Historial Association
Junius
Soebbarke
Ecies
Virginia
Old Dominion
Fishburne
Union
Washington
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
New Market
Harrison‘burg
Staunton
Petersburge & Chesapeake
Norfolk
Petership
Wil- Jamestown
York- Yorktown
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
Avivallel
Virgini
Woman Admits Possession of Liquor Under Law
A woman confessed to illegal liquor possession after police executed a search warrant at her home. Five officers arrived armed and reportedly found about three quarts of liquor. A court imposed a fine for the offense amid notes on the defendant's prior good behavior.
Fighting near Sungking grows into larger clashes in China
Associated Press reports escalating fighting near Sungking Chaun-Fang in Kiang province as military governor tightens grip. Violence widens from small skirmishes to broader clashes affecting the region around Chaun-Fang and Ciekiang.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Sungking
Chaun-Fang
Ciekiang
Weathered Spokane Dispatch on Vicente Veterans
Vague AP item notes Washington weather and farm work checks amid cold conditions. Mentions Vicente veterans and a 311-wee account, but details are incomplete.
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Associated Press
Washerton
Vicente Terans
Banks Are Closed Des Moines Iowa Dec 31
Banks in Des Moines Iowa are closed on December 31 amid a municipal crisis. Limited banking services resume January 2 with regular hours restored by the new year. Local officials urge residents to plan for disrupted transactions and use alternative methods.
Ryan Divorces Financier Wife in Rockland Court
Allan A. Ryan son of Thomas Fortune Ryan is granted divorce from Mrs Sarah Tank Ryan after a two year marriage amid domestic troubles. The decree awards custody of their six children with alternating periods between Montclair New Jersey and the father. The case also references linked defaming letters and the Maxwell slander indictment later dismissed.
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Associated Press
New. York
Allan A. Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Sarah Tank
Ryan
Rockland County
Andy
As Coresine Sane
Montclair
N. J
Wall Street
Wall
George Maxwell
Maxwell
Woman Charged With Theft From J G McCrory Store
A Canterbury area woman in Frederick County was arrested for stealing silk hosiery towels and other items valued at 20.85 from J G McCrory Company on North Main Street. The goods were recovered and returned, the manager asked for no prosecution, and the magistrate suspended the sentence advising the husband to accompany her on future shopping trips.
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Canterbury
Frederick County
Lona Fogle
J.G. McCrory’ Company
North Main Street
Allison
McCrory
New Year Whistles Schedule Reminder
Brief notice notes whistles tonight and on New Year at a fixed time. Rounds begin before 11 55 PM and must stop at midnight plus S minutes. Whistles are expected to follow the same schedule.
Acatenango Volcano Erupts Near Guatemala City
Guatamala City reports the Acatenango volcano is in an active eruption with smoke and ash being discharged. The volcano sits about 31 miles southwest of Guatemala City and rises to 12,800 feet, with a vent on its side emitting warm sulphurous vapor.
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Guatamala
Guatamala City
Friendship Fire Co. No 1 Holds New Year Meeting
Regular meeting announced for January 1 at o'clock by Friendship Fire Co No 1. All officers for the coming year to be elected. Members urged to attend. refreshments and smoker to all attendees. Pred W Forney signs notice.
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Friendship Fire Co
W. Forney
Express Office to Close for New Year Holiday
The American Railway Express Company announces its local office will shut tomorrow in observance of New Year’s Day. The closure affects postal and parcel services as offices nationwide pause operations for the holiday.
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Railway Express Company
The Stars New Duplex Press To Modernize City Printing
The Star plans a 12 page duplex press capable of printing 25 000 complete papers per hour. It will be shipped on February 1 and includes six page and seven to eight page options with linotype and stereotyping equipment. The upgrade promises to make The Star the most complete printing establishment in its city size range.
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The
Star
McGormick Presents Money to Wife Allegedly
Chicago December news reports Cyrus H Money of the International … testifies that in various places and times McGormick presented money to the complainant’s wife and so swayed her that she no longer cares for the plaintiff.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Cyrus H. Money
International Iy
Ts Axtte
McGormick
New York Evening World Increases Price to Three Cents
The New York Evening World announced on December 31 that starting next Monday its price would rise to three cents, reversing years of a two-cent rate after metropolitan dailies abandoned the one-cent price.
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New York
New York Evening World
Senate Passes $5,000 Pension for Edith Bolling Wilson
The Senate approved a bill granting a widow pension of five thousand dollars annually to Mrs. Edith Bolling Wilson, widow of the late war president. The measure now advances to the House for action.
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Wilson
Senate
Washington
Edith Bolling Wilson
House
Ben Turpin in 3 Foolish Weeks at Empire Tonight
Advertisement notes Ben Turpin in 3 Foolish Weeks at the Empire with Sinners in Heaven and a Mack Sennett comedy. Also mentions orchestra, Pathe News, and no price increase for films or related shows. A Chevrolet Coupe for sale by Drs. Snarr and Hawthorne in Winchester Virginia. Local military drill notice for the 148th Virginia regiment with Captain Grimm.
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Ben Turpin
Empire Tonight
Mack Sennett
Empire Ton
Orchestra
Pathe News
Drs. Snarr and Hawthorne
N. Braddock St
Winchester
Milk for Feeding at 25 Cents per 10 Gallon Can
Reader note from Haldeman Creamery lists milk for feeding with a surplus offer at 25 cents for a 10 gallon can. No additional context provided.
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Haldeman, Creamery
Rous s Fire Co. to Hold January Meeting and Elections
Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening January 2 at 8 o'clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected. President B Huntsberry and Secretary De Douglas Brown will preside.
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OW. G. Te
Handley Library
Prof Weilwee Arrives to Lead Handley Music Programs
Prof. Weilwee and Prof. Metli ee arrived to begin Monday as instructors in musical theory and band directing at Handley Schools. Metli ee joins Winchester after years directing bands in Keyser and Cumberland. Handley classes fill quickly. parents are urged to contact Superintendent H. Sos or call the office. A welcome is extended as both men plan to foster local musical organizations.
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Weeh
Melliwee
Handley Schools
Citizens
Metli@ee
Winchester
Keyser
We Vax
Oakland
Cumberland
Prine
Wayhesboro
Ohne
Handley
Ormes
H.sos
Moliwee
Stock Market Ends Year With Broad Gains Across Sectors
In late trading on December 31 Thad York reports a brisk session with oil sugars and low priced rails leading the advance. Prices moved up 16 points from last night’s close as accumulation across issues sustained a steady rally. Call money rose to 5 percent as year end cash transactions dominated.
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Thad
York
Stock Exchange
Mary
Registration of Automobiles Is On the Increase
New York reports 1924 motor vehicle registrations total 17,700,179, up 16.28 percent from 1923. Passenger cars rise to 15,520,662. commercial vehicles to 2,179,516. Population estimate 114 million. vehicles valued at about 10.62 billion dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Motor
Marylanders Wed Here Marriage License Issued
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the city clerk's office to George C. Schamel Jr a St James Md merchant and Bertha M Corby of Williamsport Md daughter of John Corby.
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George C. Schamel, Jr
St. James, Md
Mise
Bertha M. Corby
John ©By
Williamsport
County Couple Licensed Marries in Freder County
A marriage license was issued at the county clerk’s office to Roy R. Shares Ear and Migg Marie a daughter of Cent Hed in the Stephenson section of Freder County.
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Roy R
Hoover
Migg Marie
Cent
Ee Stephenson
Freder County
Costly to Get Drunk William Bentley Case
William Bentley faced charges of drunkenness and possession of an instrument. The court imposed a suspended sentence conditioned on good behavior, with fines and related penalties noted.
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William Bentley
Automobile Damaged by Youths Report Says
Bud Miller reports his Cleveland touring car was badly damaged last night while he visited a friend near White Hall. Two tires were cut, windshield smashed, curtains slashed, and other damage noted as police seek those responsible. Authorities expect warrants as efforts continue to identify suspects.
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Bud Miller
Pannett
Cleveland
White Hall
Hall
Ner
Baltimore Lad Is Tennis Champion
A 14 year old from Silverland named Shields won the tennis championship defeating cobs 6 4. The match showcased young talent and capped a rapid rise in local tennis rankings.
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Baltimore Lad
The
NEW York
Cobs
Shields
Silverland
Dedication of New Christ Church Edifice in Lewistown
The Rev Dr of Lewistown invites attendance at Sunday evening and the formal dedication of the new Christ church building on West Cork Street. Officials expect many attendees for the dedication exercises and town turnout next Sunday.
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Lewistown
the of Christ
Cork Street
The
George
Dinner Honor For Chesapeake And Pete Telephone Staff
The Chesapeake and Pete Telephone Company staff and guests were treated to an elegant dinner organized by the George Ington Hotel management. Guests included Jon Henshall chief operator Forney and many female employees along with Zelma Carper from Western Union and Hilde Jackson from the hotel staff.
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Chesapeake and Pete Telephone Company
George Ington Hotel
Wagoner
Co Qopany
Jon He Henshall
Bi Forney
Ursula O'Leary
Case Inmercial
Kitty ‘Bush
Pearl Kreftier
Elizabeth Gris
Missea Cecela Massey
Haymaker
Marie -Poole
Ewing
Philomena
Laren
Lucille Brown
Zelma Carper
Western Union Telegraph Company
Misa
Hilde Jackson
National Radio Program Favored by Sec Hoover
Chicago dispatch reports Secretary Hoover favors a national radio program of one hour daily unconnected across the country. He said he did not propose a sales tax to fund it and warned against government censorship while noting independent directions could distribute national ads and appearances.
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Sec. Hoover
Associated Press
Chicago
Hoover
Chicago Tribune
Vet
For Sale items and notices mixed in old classifieds
Classified snippets list used cars from Carl Fords Overland Jewetts Olds Essex in good shape with prices, two building lots near Handley Schools at $15 per front foot, and a note that Mr Dorsey Boyle departs from the home of Mrs Boyle. Additional garbled lines mention a guest of Miss Dalute.
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Overland
Jewetts
Essex
Winchester
Hudson
Handley Schools
Foot
Care Star
Dorsey Boyle
Fragmentary OCR notes on meeting planning and conventions
Vague fragment lists discussion items and names about a meeting and convention planning. It mentions dates, attendees, arranging expenses, and a few surnames but lacks clear actions or outcomes. The readable text points to a civic or organizational gathering with logistical details still unclear.
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Evening World
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Rouss Fire CO
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