Fires Light Up Shanghai As Shells Rain On Chapei Zone
Chinese and Japanese artillery pounded Chapei and the northern Shanghai area as fires spread near the international settlement. Chinese claim ships paused firing. Japanese say forts were blasted and sunk a destroyer. Tokyo urged an immediate halt to hostile acts.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
China
Shanghai
Chapei
International Settlement
Honoken
Soochow Creek
Woosung
Japan
Two Killed as Explosions Damaged Tankship Bidwell
A series of four blasts ripped through the Sun Oil Company owned motor tankship Bidwell at Marcus Hook Pennsylvania. Twelve men are known dead with others missing and a woman plus four men injured as flames swept the vessel. The ship's crew numbered 37 and most were asleep when the first explosion occurred. Names identified include Edward Gielow Steven Mark Edwin Russell Lloyd Hamilton among the dead. The cause of the blasts was not yet determined.
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Associated Press
Marcus Hook
Bidwell
Sun Oil Company
Sinclair Oil Company
Edward Gielow
Indiana
Steven Mark
Philadelphia
Edwin Russell
Chester
Lloyd Hamilton
Marieta
Brooklyn Girl Strangled in Brooklyn Cellar
A five year old Brooklyn girl Florence McDonnell was found strangled to death in a Brooklyn cellar. Police intensified a hunt for a suspected maniac after the body was found near her home.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Florence McDonnell
McDonnell
Thomas
Eileen McDonnell
Nora Credon
Gypsies
Mills to head U S Treasury in Hoover move
Ogden L. Mills was chosen by President Hoover to succeed An drew W. Mellon as head of the Treasury. Arthur A. Ballantine would become under secretary, and Mellon would depart for Ambassador to Great Britain. Dates for implementation were not announced.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ogden L. Mills
The
Treasury
Hoover
Andrew W. Mellon
Arthur A. Ballantine
Mr. Mills
Mellon
the Treasury
Great Britain
Charles G. Dawes
Harding
Melon
Rouss Firemen to Hear Sermon at Palace Theatre
The Charley Rouss Fire Company holds its annual sermon Sunday at 3 pm February 7 in the Palace Theatre. Rev Dr F T McFaden will preach, with assisting chaplains and musical features. Firemen meet at 2:30 pm at the engine house and march to the theatre led by the Winchester Concert Band.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Palace Theatre
F. T McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
E. D. Witherspoon
S L. Flickinger
E. A. Lambert
William C. Haines
Engine House
Winchester Concert Band
Herman H. Hable
Ladies Auxiliary South End Hose Co Meets February Fourth
The Ladies Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company will meet Thursday evening February 4 at 7 30. Business of importance. Refreshments. Secretary.
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Ladies Auxiliary
South End Hose Co
South End Hose Company
Hillyard Found Guilty In Chicken Theft Case
A Frederick County Circuit Court jury convicted James Hillyard of receiving stolen goods linked to a series of chicken thefts and sentenced him to five years. Attorney Kuykendahl moved for a new trial as the judge scheduled a hearing on the verdict.
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Frederick County
James Hillyard
Clarke County
C. C. Brannon
J. Sloan Kuykendahl
Hillyard
Philip Williams
Williams
Kuykendahl
Bageant
Forrest M. Bageant
Hillgake
W.S. O'Rear
J. H. Ashwood
C. S. Solenberger
E. B. Smoke
Fred C. Braithwaite
C. B. Dawson
John Bywaters
Russell Fletcher
H. J
City Council to Review City Manager Report Tonight
A special Common Council session is set for 7 30 this evening at City Hall. The meeting will primarily receive a report from the city manager's committee.
Quake-Wrecked Santiago Deserted After Severe Earthquake
Santiago Cuba crowded evacuations leave quake ravaged city largely empty with nine to eight dead, 10 million dollars in damage, and 1 000 injured. Major Arnaz orders 24 hour evacuation as US Ambassador Guggenheim pledges aid and hospitals treat wounded while survivors flee to countryside.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Cuba
Desiderio Arnax
Desidierio Arnaz
Jose Varselo
Oriente
Harry F Guggenheim
United States
Sirpane
For Sale Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stock Auction
Fifty shares of Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock offered for sale in front of the County Courthouse at twelve o'clock noon on Saturday February 6 1932. Dunn and Duvall auctioneers.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
County Court House
It Costs Nothing to Investigate Eye Strain
Slogan style notice from Hodgson & Brown promotes eye strain relief and visual comfort. It argues symptoms like headaches and dizziness stem from eye strain and invites readers to seek examination.
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Hodgson & Brown
William G Hardy elected Winchester Chamber chief
William G Hardy, vice-president and cashier of Shenandoah Valley National Bank, was chosen president of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce at the annual officers election. Charles P McVicar steps down after years as head. new directors include Samuel C Brooks Claude Cammer Lawrence Hollis and Hardy. The banquet is set for February 15 at the George Washington Hotel with remarks by retiring president McVicar.
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William G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Hardy
Charles P. McVicar
Revenue
Commerce
N. H. Carpenter, Jr
Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation
Andrew Bell
C. Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
J. S. Haldeman
George G. Snarr
Boxboard Corporation
Hardy
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis Clubs
McVicar
Regular monthly meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co.
Notice for a regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company on Friday night at 8 o'clock. Secretary Lee Fisher notes the time and date.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Lee Fisher
National Guards to Meet White Stars in Martinsburg Showdown
Basketball clash set at Handley Gym in Martinsburg on Thursday February 4 at 8 P M Admission 15 cents The Co I National Guards face the White Stars in a local league game strong two teams in city action with a compact 8 PM tipoff and a 15 cent entry.
Last Day Nears for Democratic Primary Filings
Candidates for mayor or City Council must file petitions with W. Nelson Page by Friday February 5. Required papers include a signed petition, 50 voter signatures, and a $1 filing fee receipt from City Treasurer W. A. Baker. Primary selects mayor candidate to succeed F. Amos Shryock and council members with terms ending.
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Democratic Party
W. Nelson Page
City Democratic Rae Committee
Winchester
Page
W. A. Baker
F. Amos Shryock
Common Council
Expie
Br. Teil
Percy D. Mile
H. Hareels
Junior C E Rally Sunday in Winchester Congregational Church
The Junior Christian Endeavor Union of Winchester will hold a rally at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon February 7 at the Congregational Christian Church. Members of all junior societies in the city and surrounding districts are invited to attend. The program features devotionals songs scripture prayers and a pledge with participation from several junior groups.
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Christian Endeavor Union of
Winchester
Congregational Christian Church
Wilfred Cather
Emerson Rohart
Jesus
Betty Line
First Brethren
B. R. Richards
Centenary Reformed Church
Church of Christ
Date For Trial Of Fleet Still Is Undetermined
A definite date has not yet been set for the trial of Lawrence Fleet 18 year old youth accused of fatally wounding William F Keller a local hardware merchant January 17 on murder in the first degree charge Official circles say Judge Philip Williams is tied up in Circuit Court Frederick County and Commonwealth's Attorney James P Reardon has not met with him yet Fleet has not secured legal counsel to defend him on the charge
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W. E. Fisher
Circuit Court
Donald L. Weems
Commonwealth
Burr P. Harrison
Williams
Charles Hogan
Lemley
Stephens City
State Farm
Edward Bartlett
Lemley’s
Charles Lewis
Lemley's
Carl Sampson
Branner’s
Kernstown
Virginia State Penitentiary
Bud” Walker
Lawrence Fleet
William F. Keller
Philip Williams
Frederick County
James P. Reardon
Fleet
Brooks Reappointed to State Pharmacy Board for Five Years
S. C. Brooks, proprietor of Brooks Pharmacy, has been reappointed by Gov. John Garland Pollard to the State Pharmacy Examining Board for five years. A former president of the State Pharmaceutical Association, Brooks was first named to the board by Gov. Harry F. Byrd.
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S. C. Brooks
Brooks’ Pharmacy
John Garland Pollard
State Pharmacy Examining Board
Dr. Brooks
State Pharmaceutical Association
Harry F. Byrd
Local Aid Fight Dominates Virginia House Floor
Heated debate in Richmond as the House declines to vote on a resolution pushing no tax increases and greater local aid. Elsewhere a bill to cut fee officers' pay and a proposal to appoint Supreme and Circuit judges by the governor face action.
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Associated Press
Richmond
House of Delegates
General Assembly
W. N. Neff
Abingdon
House
Wilbur C. Hall
Loudoun
Hall
Treasury
Robert .Ris
Lancaster
Senate
Board of Prisoners
Norris
W. A. Garrett
Senate Finance Committee
Garrett
A G. Weaver
Another Suspect In Double Murder Granted Freedom
Alexander Grayson a 35 year old former convict and Osley house furnace man was freed by order of Commonwealth's Attorney John Galleher after an accusation of being an accessory to the murder of Mrs. Spencer Isley and her maid Mrs. Mina Buckner. He was questioned again but offered no new light. Grayson the second suspect freed leaves county authorities no nearer a solution than on the morning of the crime.
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Alexander Grayson
Osley House
Spencer Isley
Mina Buckner
Leesburg
Commonwealth
John Galleher
Grayson
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held on Thursday February 4 at eight o'clock in the evening. All members are requested to be present as there will be important business to transact. F W Forney Captain.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
F. W. Forney
Luncheon by Circle No 6 Brad St M E Church
The Brad Street M E Church circle 6 hosts a luncheon in its office on Friday February 5 until 2 00 with a 50 cent price for four ladles one portion.
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Circle No
Brad
St. M.E
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U. S. Treasury
A. W. Mellon
Dawes
London
Rouss
Fisher
Desperado
Luther Pannett
Harrison
Grand
Bar of Justice
Nelson F. Richards
Shenandoah
Tri Star
Leslie Neil Woods
Richards
Moling & Cather
William Hardy
Junior C. E
Mr. Brooks
Pharmacy
Moling & Cather’s
Resolution of
Weaver
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