Coal Crisis Stimulates Copeland Resolution Debate
The Senate rejected the Copeland resolution to urge President Coolidge to intervene in the anthracite coal strike and called for action from the administration. Senators from Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey backed or opposed, amidCalls for federal intervention and relief measures. Governor Pinchot pressed lawmakers to advance coal and election reform bills as talks with miners’ leader John L. Lewis continued in Philadelphia.
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Coolidge
Congress
Senate
House
Copeland
Democrat
New York
Bruce
Maryland
Pepper
Reed
Pennsylvania
Swanson
Virginia
Weller
Shortridge
California
Smoot
Finance Committee
Edwards
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Harding
Philadelphia
Pinchot
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Organization
W. Harry Baker
General Assembly
House Mining Committee
Harrisburg
Pai
Pte
Universal Movie Exhibitors Set Feb 27 Convention in Winchester
The Universal Film Corporation exhibitors for Virginia Maryland and West Virginia will hold their annual convention in Winchester on February 27 at the George Washington hotel with about 2590 visitors expected. Carl Laemmie will be honored with a twentieth anniversary celebration and Fox Film Company will send cameramen to film events including at the Colonial Theatre and Elks Club.
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Universal Film Corporation
Tenth District
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Winchester
Leo J. Garnet
Lew Stephens
George Washington
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Elks’ Club
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Carl Laemmie
New York
New
Claire Dotterer
Fox Film Company
Colonial Theatre
Garner
Stephens
Universal
Fox Productions
Mr. Boyer
Messrs
New Resolutions Adopted by The Friendship Co
At the February meeting the Friendship Fire Company adopted resolutions opposing any merger of fire and police departments. It favors a city center siren system to notify traffic of a fire alarm and urges police to enforce traffic laws during alarms. Also lists a rental ad for a six room house at 319 Fairview Ave. Apply Joe Nachman.
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Friendship Fire Company
Fairview Ave
Joe Nachman
Rouss Fire Co. Sets February Meeting Night
The Rouss Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for Friday evening February 8 at 8 o clock. Secretary H C Lamp urges attendance and notes meeting details.
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Rouss Fire CO
H. C. Lamp
Jones and Co funeral service strives for excellence
An advertisement emphasizes the funeral director's commitment to skill and sympathy. It asserts continual efforts to ensure every funeral conducted enhances satisfaction and approval of clients.
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Jones. “& CO
Sarah Zane Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice
Sarah Zane Fire Company invites all members to a monthly meeting on Friday at 8 o'clock. Attendance is requested from all members.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Dain Tate
Fridex
Martinsburgers Meet Handley In Local Basketball Clash
Tonight at 8 o clock two Handley Quints square off against Martinsburg in a key CVA game at Ley School. Martinsburg, boasting a strong lineup and a cheering section, seeks to extend a winning run, while Handley aims to halt a losing streak and gain league advantage. Potts leads Martinsburg with scoring bursts. Handley counters with Baker Swenk Crisman and Ritter in a pivotal showdown.
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Bandley
C. V.A. UL
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Jyfix
Potts Martinsburg
Handley
Ikey
Baker
Swenk
Crisman
Ritter
Renner
Hawkins
Buckley
Ramey
Handley Martinsburg
Bowers
Empire Theatre to Hold Three Dances During Coming Week
Empire Theatre announces three dancing nights next week with daily program changes. Monday and Tuesday feature Ralph Harrison's Eleven Knights of Syncopation from 8:15 to 9:15, stage access via side aisles. Wednesday offers a square dance after a 9 pm exhibition, with fiddlers orchestra from 10:30 pm to 1 am. prices remain unchanged.
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Empire Theatre
Ralph Harrison
Eleven Knights of Syncopation
Hard coal wanted for sale by The Star readers
Advertiser seeks a ton or two of hard coal or stove coal and asks interested sellers to communicate with Coal care The Star. Bulletin notes sale interest and pickup will be arranged locally.
Six room building on Main Street for dwelling or business
Suit able six room building on Main Street offered for dwelling or business use. Apply G M Hansdborough.
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S.main St
G. M. Hansdbrough
Optimism For Virginia Apples After Frost Years
F J Schneiderhan, plant pathologist on special duty with USDA in Washington, reports frost years may be ending. He notes Virginia ranks third in U S apple production and 1925 saw a large commercial apple crop despite droughts, with 31 9 million barrels versus 28 06 million in 1924.
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F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester Field Laboratory
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Scheiderhan
United States Printing Office
Winchester
Star
Virginia
United States
Cumberland-Shenandoah
Miami
Byrd
Widow aids ex servicemen by knitting caps
Mrs R T Bartog, chairman for Rehabilitation of the American Legion Auxiliary, collects caps knitted for disabled ex service men in hospitals. She will supply wool and simple directions. Phone 162-1.
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R.T. Bartog
American Legion Auxiliary
Miss Mary Gold Becomes Bride of Dr. Carter
The ceremony united Mary Gold of North Street and Dr. Carter at a Baltimore hotel with few witnesses. Bride’s mother Mrs. H Y T Gold of Richmond attended, and the couple planned residence in Coral Gables Florida after a brief wedding period. Dr. Carter, a Baltimore businessman, has grown sons and prominent roles in city affairs.
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Mary Gold
DR. Carter
Wee Phil
H. Gold
North Street
Carter
Coral Gables
Florida
Biltmore
Richmond
Baltimore
Monumental City
Southern Hotel
Resinol:Chemical
Severn Gounieh Club
Winchester
Talk of the Town Company Returns to Empire Theatre
The Talk of the Town Company reopened at the Empire Theatre for a three day engagement to packed houses. Tonight a Charleston Cake Walk will be held for colored patrons. Tomorrow the musical comedy bill changes to The Nifty Revue with new pictures and program. Matinee and night shows offer special prices for children and aim to fill seats for Saturday crowds.
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Ocal Musics
Talk of the Town Company
Empire Theatre
Northeast Struggles to Recover From Major Snow Storm
The Northeast faced a brutal 24 hour snow storm causing at least 32 deaths, with eight killed in Connecticut and eight at sea. Trains were hours late, commuting disrupted in New York and Boston, and 20 000 shovelers worked to clear streets as New York and Boston bore heavy impacts. Public buildings opened to stranded commuters.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
New Britain
Conn
Boston
Philadelphia
New England
Long Island Sound
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Grand Banks
New York City
State House
Prisoners Are Sentenced In Two Courts Here
In Winchester two courts presided by Judge F Whiting heard counts of jail escape and robbery. Okey Benemiller faced indictments for telegraph company property theft and escape attempts. Paul Elliott, tied to Kernstown burglary, pleaded guilty in Circuit Court and earned one year on state roads, plus another for robbing a fellow prisoner Chambers of Staunton. Others, Heflin and Bilmer Newcome, also received one year each on the roads.
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Corporation Court
Parsons Coenetene
Winchester
F. Whiting
Corporation
Okey Benemiller
Chatisaék
Bee
Winemiller
Oscape
Han Tne
Pannett
Paul Bliiott
Kernstown
Harry Steele
John. Householder
Elliott
Dees
Chambers
Staunton
Flofnett
John ‘Heflin
Bilmer Newcome
Virginia Urges North Carolina to Match Road Policy
The Virginia General Assembly passed a joint resolution urging North Carolina to build hard surface roads to the Virginia line, citing a 1921 North Carolina resolution. Virginia contends it already completed sections from Deep Creek and Franklin to the state line, and would have finished a third section if tolls at Goode’s Ferry had been removed.
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Associated Press
Richmond
General Assembly of Virginia
North Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina General Assembly
Deep Creek
North Carolina Line
Franklin
Goode
County Teachers to Meet Here Saturday
The Frederick County Teachers Association holds its monthly meeting in the Court House at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. A Harrisonburg State Teacher's College faculty member will discuss the new type of examination and a musical program will be featured.
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Frederick County Teachers Association
Court House
Harrisonburg
Senate calendar clears as cost division favored by Barton
A Virginia Senate schedule shows an empty calendar for steady passage while the Cost Division backed by Barton draws attention. The General Assembly hears testimony on a charging case against Senator Fred C. Smith of Norfolk as the House passes a bill shielding lawmakers from suits during sessions. The State Tax Commission urges broader segregation and shifts in tax policy aligning with Byrd proposals.
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Richmond
Xena
House of the
Thenburg
General Assembly
State Tax Commission
Gove Harry Flood Byrd
Senate
Kutt
House
Hugh C. Davin
Norfolk
For Sale First Mortgage Bonds on West Clifford Street Property
For sale first mortgage 6 percent bonds covering four apartment houses on West Clifford Street. Bonds represent 50 percent of property value and are fully insured against fire. Deliverable February 10. For more information contact undersigned Fred L. Glat and Shirley Carter. Also listing two Ford coupes in close condition from Auto Parts Corp at 103 N. Main St.
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West Clifford Street
Fred L. Glat
Shirley Carter
Auto Parte Corp
N. Main St
Coal Available for Immediate Delivery at Special Prices
Unloading carload of screened lump coal now with special prices for immediate delivery. Phone 414-1. Contact G. Q. Snapp for details.
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QO Snapp
Balloon Tires Special February Prices From J W Kernstown
Special February prices on Balloon Tires offered fresh from the factory at J W Kernstown Virginia. Deals announced with emphasis on weight and value for customers seeking durable tires.
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J. W
Kernstown
Deelips
Notice Friends Meeting at Hopewell Attendances
Pantel Batchellor of gton DC expects to attend Friends Meeting at Hopewell 10 am next Sunday and 3 pm that afternoon. The public is cordially invited.
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Friends
Pantel Batchellor
Gton
D. C
Hopewell
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Shippinsburg High
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