City Council in a Fist Fight Shuts Down Budget Session
A late night Common Council meeting ended in a brief fist fight between Herman H. Hable and J. Henkel Henry from the first ward. The clash interrupted budget discussions on a water mains survey costing about 1800 dollars, with both men exchanging blows before aides and police intervened. Vice-President H B Grimm admonished the incident as councillors struggled to restore order at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Hable
J. Henkel Henry
Henry
Hable
Arthur M. Field
Hunter B. Grimm
Nestor
Maryland Sunday Laws Put To Test By Theatre Men
Baltimore February court action tests blue laws as John Callan and associates face charges after selling programs for a Sunday moving picture show. Callan leased a theatre and copied the Sunday baseball approach by using programs instead of tickets to admit patrons. Charles Ff. Myles and Irving Schlosberg were arrested, pleaded not guilty, and sought jury trial before a grand jury discharged the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fess
Baltimore
John Callan
Callan
Jack Dunn
Orioles
Charles Ff. Myles
Door-Kepper
Irving Schlosberg
Senate Ag Committee Approves Norris Muscle Shoals Plan
The Senate agricultural committee approved the Norris resolution for government operation of Muscle Shoals by an 11 to vote. The action advances a proposal to place federal control of the site in operation for national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Norris
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agricultural Committee
Shenandoah National Park eyed as vital to nation
Richmond February 1 Associated Press Secretary Work of the Interior says America loses lessons of nature if Shenandoah National Park is not created. He cites two proposed park sites in Virginia and the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee with funds pledged by nearby states. 40 million people within a day’s ride could benefit and future generations will thank Virginia lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
America
Work
Interior Department
Shenandoah National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Department of the Interior
United States
Shenandoah Park
Blue Ridge Mountains
Lvla
North Carolina
Tenessee
Tennessee
Virginia
Lindbergh Honored With Gun Salute On Caribbean Tour
A 21 gun salute greeted Col. Charles A Lindbergh as he completed another lap of his goodwill Caribbean tour. About 2 000 people gathered at a golf course near Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas as rain slowed activities. Lindbergh landed after a 1000 mile Caribbean segment from Venezuela, greeted by bells, cannons, and a welcoming procession to the governor’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Thomas
Virgin, Islands
Virgin Islanders
Charles A. Lindbergh
Caribbean
Venezuela
St. Thomas
America
Spirit of
Charlotte Amalie
Island
Governors Residence
Lindbergh
Real estate loan ad seeks approval from Harrison firm
Money to lend on approved real estate security. Harrison and Harrison, 14 Rouss Ave, advertise loan terms. Fixed rates and quick appraisal offered by the lender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison & Harrison
Rouss Ave
Virginia Senate Sees First Pari Mutuel Bills In History
Two Virginia Senate bills propose state supervision of pari mutuel racing and allow county voters to decide by referendum on operation of the system. If enacted, race tracks could arise at Virginia Beach and Arlington. a strong clergy-led lobby opposes the measures. The day also features actions by Governor Byrd on insurance rates and bonds regulation, plus a constitutional amendment to expand the State Corporation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Senate
Virginia
Senate
House
Virginia Beach
Arlington County
Washington
Maryland
Byrd
State Corporation Commission
Seafood Survey Commission
Hickman Hunt Trial Delayed to February Fifteen
The murder trial of William Edward Hickman and 16 year old Welby Hunt for the C Ivy Thoms killing in a drug store was continued until February 15 by Superior Judge Carlos Hardy. Defense counsel Jerome K Walsh requested a 30 day delay but the judge granted two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Welby Hunt
C. Ivy Thoms
Carlos Hardy
Jerome K. Walsh
Hickman
Marian Parker
Walsh
Thoms
Hardy
Hunt
Charges Conspiracy In Suspension of Coal Mine Work
Senator Johnson charges a conspiracy between railroad companies and coal operators led to the suspension of bituminous coal field activities. He seeks early action on a resolution to investigate Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia fields. He cites a Labor Department letter blaming operators and a Pinchot letter alleging use of state police power for private interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Johnson
Republican
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Davis
Labor Department
Gifford Pinchot
Armell Farm Sale Notice in February 1928 Ad
Local notice announces a sale at Armell Farm dated February 4 1928 with inside ad details and reference to February 1 1p 8ty. The fragment cites multiple date markers and page references for the sale listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sale Armel Farm
Page Automobile Interests Bought By Eugene Stuart
Eugene Stuart of Washington buys the Winchester and Clarke county automobile interests of the late Nathaniel B. Page for 10000 dollars. He takes the Chevrolet agency and Winchester Auto Sales on South Loudoun Street, along with stock and supplies, effective immediately. Stuart is son of Frank Stuart of White Post and nephew of Dr. B. C. Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke
Nathaniel B. Page
Eugene Stuart
Washington
Roy Mitchell
Mr. Page
Stuart
Chevrolet Motor Car
Winchester Auto Sales Company
Loudoun Street
Mr. Stuart
Frank Stuart
White Post
Clarke County
Hoe
B. C. Stuart
Tte City
Stolen Auto Burns as Thief Flees Toward West Virginia
Arthur Dunlop reported his Paige sedan stolen from South Market street around 11:50 PM. Police issued alerts and early this afternoon Chief Doran learned the auto had been set on fire after the thief abandoned it while fleeing toward West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Paige
Arthur Dunlop
South Market Street
Dunlop
Doran
McMullins Expose Remains In Record
Testimony of William J. McMullin detailing the Fall-Sinclair oil conspiracy surveillance was allowed to remain in the record of criminal contempt proceedings against Harry F. Sinclair, William J. Burns and associates as the key government evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William J. McMullin
Harry F. Sinclair
William J. Burns
Universal pictures domination at Empire Theatre schedule
The Empire Theatre presents Universal pictures alongside Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Paramount and First National with new 1928 releases and daily programs. James Oliver Curwood's Back to Gods Country debuts Saturday with Renee Adoree and Robert Frazier, followed by Jackie Coogan in Buttons for one day and continued vaudeville and news events. The Little Win and Colonial theaters feature daily changes and weekend showcases as 1920s stars like Conrad Veidt and Marion Davies appear in upcoming lineups. For sale wood notice appended at line end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Pictures Corporation
United States
Winchester
Empire Theatre
New York
Washington
Universal Pictures
Universal
The
Empire
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Paramount
First National
Little “Win
Colonial
Alias the Deacon
Conrad Veldt
Haggerty
Milton Sills
the Empire
James Oliver Curwood
God's Country
Carl Laemmle
Renee Adoree
Robert Frazier
Jackie Coogan
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Cohens and
the Kellys
Paris
Marion Davies
Quality Street
Universal Jewel
Shield of Honor
Police
Johnnie Hines
All Aboard
Joan Crawford
Tim McCoy
Victor Hugo
Council Plans Budget For 1928 In Special Session
City Council met in a long special session to review the 1928 budget totaling 225 461.33 dollars based on a 1 40 tax rate with a 1 45 rate potential income of 225 061.41 dollars, still yielding a shortfall around 400 dollars. The plan spreads deficits from 1926 and 1927 over future years and details changes including a 700 dollar total for South End Hose Company and a 100 dollar salary reduction for the Juvenile Court judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Spooner
Myu
Groevy
South End Hose Company
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Demand High in England for Virginias at Liverpool Auction
Virginia York Imperial apples sold in Liverpool for eight dollars a barrel at the weekly sale. About 26 000 barrels were on the market from the Celtic cargo with buyers strong for fruit in good condition. Prices ranged York Imperial six to eight dollars and fifteen cents, with Ben Davis Winesaps and other varieties also quoted.
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Liverpool
Eng
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
Celtic
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Offers Cleaning Services
Let us have your washday trouble. Winchester Steam Laundry offers cleaning and pressing services with phone contact 28 for prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
fle-Lu
RailROAD detective shot during arrest in Hagerstown yard
Western Maryland Railroad detective Roger T. Boone, 24, was seriously wounded in a gunfight with two men who arrived on a freight train. Charles R. Grafton, the other detective, was unhurt after grappling with one suspect. The semi dressed men fled into nearby woods while Boone was hospitalized with abdomen wounds and a shattered ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Roger T
Boone
Western Maryland Railroad
Charles R. Grafton
Grafton
Nerby
BE. J. Chapman
Bloodhounds Sought in Washington County Chase
The sheriff of Washington County Maryland requested several bloodhounds to aid in the search for two men wanted for shooting and wounding Detective Roger T Boone of the Western Maryland Railroad Police. Sheriff Pannett had sold his hounds months ago. A report from Hagerstown said two men were cornered about six miles from the city as deputies and rail police closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodhounds
Crick Co ‘Ty
Washington County
Roger T. Boone
Western Maryland Railroad Police Department
Pannett
Hagerstown
the Star
Pier Tomes
Colonel Grant Receives Warm Welcome in Virginia Meet
Colonel U S Grant grandson of General U S Grant was welcomed warmly at a Shenandoah National Park fundraiser in Richmond. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce hosted the reception at the Jefferson Hotel with loud applause and an appeal for a speech. Dr Douglas Freeman praised Grant as a magnanimous conqueror with a Christian heart and gentlemanly soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8. Grant
Shenandoah National Park
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond
Grant
America
Douglas
Freeman
Dismisses Plea To Set Aside Wage Increase On Roads
Western railroads petition to set aside an arbitration award raising pay for locomotive firemen and hostlers on 55 systems was dismissed in United States District Court by Judge George A. Carpenter. The ruling makes the increase effective unless a plea is filed to the United States Circuit Court. The railroads had argued the award was issued after the board said federal courts could not agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Western Railroads
George A. Carpenter
United States District Court
United States Circuit Court
Western Systems
Board of Arbitration
Selling Pressure Against Railways Unsettles Stocks
Renewal of selling pressure against railroad shares, likely from disappointing December statements, shifted prices downward after a period of quiet strength. Trading quickened as large selling orders appeared in popular issues, with Western Maryland common dropping about five points and call money renewing at 4 1/4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Maryland
Adam Forney dies at home former Winchester jailor and leader
Adam Forney longtime city sergeant and deputy jailor of Winchester died at his home 422 South Washington street after a long illness stemming from a stroke suffered in 1921. He defended prisoners from mob violence and helped thwart lynching attempts during his tenure. He once led the local baseball team as a pitcher and remained a prominent civic figure until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forney
Winchester
South Washington Street
Shenandoal River
Forney
E Bat
Mr. Forney
Fortsney
William Rage
Ton
Baltimore Road
Ferat
Last Rites For Joseph R. Jones in Millwood Va
The funeral for Joseph R. Jones, who died in Arizona, will be Friday morning at a church in Millwood Clarke county Virginia. The Rev DP Chambers will officiate with the Rev Robt B Nelson assisting. Interment will be in Chapel Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Joseph R. Jones
Arizona
Christ. Church
Millwood
Clarke County
DP. Chambers
Robt. B. Nelson
Chriad Church
Winchester
Chapel Cemetery
Roy Mitchell
George H. Barewell
Percy Randolph
Dabneyson, Jr
Gwynne Jones
Tey. Arthur
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H. B. Grimm
BK Industry
Wie
Bea
Lindy
M’adoo
Page Automobile
McMullin
W.H
Afaia
Council
England
Colonel Grant
Versa tJailor
Frederick ¢Ty
Forne
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