Virginia Highway Financing Embraces Pay-as-You-Go Plan
Virginia pursues a pay-as-you-go highway funding policy with no bond issues. State leaders like Harry F. Byrd advocate avoiding road bonds due to interest and sinking fund burdens. Virginia's system relies on state taxes federal aid and license revenues, aiming to complete the network in about ten years at an estimated cost of 110 to 116 million dollars.
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Virginia
North Carolina
E. Lee” Trinkle
Harry F. Byrd
Highway Commission
Department of Highways
Department of Highway
Vatican and Italy Reach Historic Concordat After Long Roman Question
Cardinal Gasparri announced a twofold treaty between the Vatican and Italy. Part one settles church state conciliation, while part two governs future relations in three sections. Pope Pius expressed happiness, praising Mussolini for resolving the pope’s insufferable position in Rome.
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Rome
Holy See
Italy
Vatican
Cardinal Gasparri
Gasparri
Pope Pius
Pope
Mussolini
Rockefeller Seeks to Oust Stewart With Majority Votes
New York Feb 7 Winthrop Waldron of the proxy committee reported that proxies for 51 percent of the voting stock are secured for the Rockefeller faction in the bid to oust Col Robert W Stewart as chairman of Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Stewart refused to resign after Rockefeller asked him to.
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Associated Press
New York
Winthrop Waldron
John D. Rockefeller
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Rockefeller
Stewart
Body of Pretty Dip Found On Deserted Street
The body of Sophie Tutteman a 24 year old shoplifter and pickpocket was found in a deserted side street in South Philadelphia with two bullet holes in the head. Police believe she was killed in an automobile and dumped on the street. Robbery was not the motive as an expensive ring pin and $95 were recovered from her person.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Sophie Tutteman
Ice Breaks Freezing Danube At Bavarian Party
Four hundred skaters plunged into the Danube at Rapischon near Regensburg Bavaria when ice suddenly broke. Initial reports said no drownings. chaos and panic followed as panicked swimmers struggled to reach shore. Safely rescued afterward, all endangered persons were saved.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Rapischon
Regensburg
Bavaria
Noted Preacher's Father Is Dead
Martinsburg West Virginia February John Beard aged 87 a Civil War veteran died yesterday at his home after an extended illness He was the father of Reverend Charles Beard a blacksmith evangelist and a former chaplain of the West Virginia House of Delegates Eight other children survive
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Martinsburg
W. Va
John Beard
Beard
Charles Beard
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Valentines Stock Fresh For Quick Selection At Winchester
Valentines items new stock just arrived at Winchester Printers and Stationers Inc. Shop promotes quick choice with six days left to pick preferred items.
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Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
Winchester Chamber of Commerce Banquet Set for Friday Night
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual banquet Friday at the George Washington Hotel with expected 250 plus attendees from local clubs civic leagues and city officials. Henry G. Shirley of Richmond leads speeches on highway plans for the valley Pike and the chamber president H C Sheetz will present annual reports.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
George Washington
Andrew Bell
Civic League
Common Council
Women’s Civic League
Col. H. J. Benchoff
Woodstock
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
William FE. Carson
Riverton
State Conservation and Development Commission
Bell
E. R. Branch
Henry G. Shirley
Richmond
State Highway Commission
Winchester
Staunton
Hugh Sproul
Wade H. Massie
Rappahannock
B. E. Gray
Keyser
West Virginia Roads Commis
H. C. Sheetz
Chamber of Commerce
Flu Claims Hundreds in Czechoslovakia
PRAGUE Feb 7 Influenza is claiming hundreds of victims in Czechoslovakia. In Prague the death rate is so high undertakers are seven days behind in interring the dead. There is a grave digger and priest shortage with requiem services every fifteen minutes. The national crematorium cannot cope. schools are ordered closed.
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Associated Press
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Workman Burned In Firestone Blast
AKRON Ohio Feb 7 a workman was seriously burned in an explosion of a dust collector in the powdered fuel supply house at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in South Akron. The blast demolished the building and started a fire controlled with little plant damage. Edward Amberger was treated at a hospital for dangerous burns. He was the only injured. Japan is making substantial progress in its recovery from the financial panic of 1927.
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Akron
Ohio
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Edward Amberger
Apple Markets Shipments to British Ports February 2 1929
Shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending February 2 1929. Details show Liverpool London Southampton Glasgow Manchester totals and prices for cargo Lancastria Yorks Ben Davis Albemarle Pippins and Winesaps with exchange rate at 24 cents per shilling. G R Cooper Harnden & Company Liverpool reports cable today.
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New York
Reo
Liverpool
London
Southampton
Glasgow
Manchester
Ben Davis
Albemarle
City to borrow bonds to avoid tax hike and meet debts
A city statement from Winchester business leaders argues the municipality nears its borrowing limit and must issue bonds to pay $119,000 due this summer. They say refinancing at 4 percent over time will reduce interest, keep taxes stable, and avoid court-ordered tax hikes, with $90,000 floating debt and $29,000 of bonds due July 1.
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Winchester
Pennsy Keymen Wage Increase to 4 Cents Hourly
The Pennsylvania Railroad confirmed a 4 cent per hour raise for 4200 telegraphers effective March 1, totaling $450,000. A six day week will be adopted, and 276 additional positions opened.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
Reserve Officers Group School Meeting Tomorrow
A Winchester club event will convene at Handley Library Friday evening February 8 at 8 o’clock. Major F M Miller of the regular army leads a session outlining division attack development and advance guard action for the right column, with active duty credits for attendance. M T C students are invited.
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Reserve Officers Group School
Winchester
Handley Library
F. M. Miller
Lease Renewal Notice for The White Palace Restaurant
The notice states James Choucleries has renewed the lease on The White Palace Restaurant and plans to reopen after remodeling. It indicates imminent business resumption but provides no dates or additional details.
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White Palace
James Choucleries
Vacuum cleaner swindlers target Bridgewater and Dayton
Reports from Harrisonburg outline a scheme by two men calling themselves Eureka Vacuum Cleaning agents. They canvassed Bridgewater and Dayton taking cleaners from Dr. R. E. L Strickler and Rev. Minor C. Miller and failing to return them. The suspects, Lloyd L. Bates and Monty Roland, stayed in Lucas' Boarding House Feb 4 to 6, driving an old Ford with Maryland plates.
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Harrisonburg
Staunton
Iighers
Rockingham
Eurekanes Cleaner Company
Bridgewater
Dayton
R. B. L. Strickler
Rev. Minor ©. Miller
Lloyd L. Bates
Monty. Roland
Lucas
North Main Street
Eureka Vacuum Ny
Bridgewater Bridgewater
R. E L. Strickler
Minor C. Miller
Dr. Strickler
Mr. Miller
Stridler
Strickler
Rev. Miller
Gigantic Merger of Gas Companies Involving Associated Gas
The Associated Gas and Electric Company plans to acquire control of the General Gas and Electric Corporation, uniting utilities across Pennsylvania New Jersey New York South Carolina Maryland and Florida. It will exchange for General Gas stock and seeks minor holders of class B and class A shares. The Utilities system earns over 70 million annually and serves 1 000 communities across multiple states and regions.
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Associated Press
New York
Associated Gas and Electric Company
General Gas and Electric Corporation
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
South Carolina
Maryland
Florida
Associated Gas
W. S Barstow and Company, Inc
General Gas
Associated Gas System
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
Ohio
Connecticut
Vermont
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
South Dakota
Illinois
Canada
Manila
Philippine Islands
Brondll Brill's Mother-In-Law Dead
Mr and Mrs Robert Brill of South Cameron street received word of the death of Mrs Edward Munck at 6 30 last evening at her home in Waskind or She was the mother of Mrs Brondell Brill whose husband is the son of Mr and Mrs Brill of this city Mr Brill has long held executive roles with Hearst newspaper interests
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Robert Brill
South Cameron Street
Edward Munck
Waskindor
How to Mark Your Ballots in the Bond Election
The article explains the next Tuesday bond election with four propositions totaling 501,000 for city debt, schools and improvements, streets, and fire extensions. It details ballot marking: voters select FOR or AGAINST per item or strike out the opposite to vote as a block, with four options.
Mardley Faculty Play Set For February Fifteenth Night
Handley High School faculty rehearse for the fourth annual play Three Live Ghosts by Isham and Marcin to be staged in the school auditorium on Friday evening February 15. The London Limehouse tale features three returning dead men and a cast including Jimmie Gubbins and Miss Woofers with romance and mystery amid a packed house and 75 cent reserved seats.
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Handley High School
Frederick Isham
Mex Marcin
Limehouse
London
Jimmie Gubbins
Miss Woofers
Jimmie
Luttrell Will Leaves Estate to Wife Then Children
Executors seek explanation of provisions in the will of R. T. Luttrell. He left his entire estate to his wife for life and at her death to be sold and divided equally among six children. Daughter Dorothy Luttrell receives an equal share and a good home with the others.
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R. T. Luttrell
Star
Harriette
L. Luttrell
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promotes Quick Courteous Service
An old classified style notice advertises Winchester Steam Laundry offering quick and courteous service by telephone, with a contact number and domestic washing and ironing options.
Property Transfers Between War Department and Road Commission
In Baltimore Feb 7 1928 reports say a transfer of war material to the State Road Commission may be reversed with a sale back to the War Department. The week included statements from Butler and allegations against former Chairman Mackall. Commissions consider hearings by Nelligan and legislative committees to clarify the affair and pay advances.
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War Department
Road Commission
Associated Press
Baltimore
Thomaa A. Butler
State Road Commission
Joh N. Mackall
Nelligan Mission
B. Tippett
William Purnell
Butler
Jer
Hall
Nelligan
Mackall
Nelligan Committee
Legislative Committee
Annafolis
Joseph
House
Washington
I Merziant Commission
Apd
Baltimore City
Elmer
Stallings
Maryland
Lontay
Bes Stallia
Robert Carman
United States District
Samuel Ky Dennis
A! Bush
State Roads Commission
Parkinson Freed In Theft Charge Acquitted in Winchester case
Parkinson of St. Elmo burg West Virginia was tried in Corporation Court for grand larceny over an automobile stolen before Empire Theatre Winchester January 1928. Prosecution failed to place him in Winchester. a payment receipt tied to Parkinson was shown, he claimed as innocent agent for Spillman. He was acquitted. State Policeman Barber testified to his good character.
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Spillman
Barber
West Virginia
Parkingon
Naval Building Bill Sent To President On Final Form
Washington February 7 The naval construction program calling for fifteen cruisers and one aircraft carrier was sent to President Coolidge with House approval on the Senate amendment. The measure requires ships to be laid down before July 1 1931. Coolidge has opposed the time limit but is said to be friendly to the bill in its present form.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval Construction Program
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Dallas, Texas
Morning News
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University of Texas
V. O. Key, Jr
Department of Government
George H. Burwell
Millwood
Ethel M. Carpenter
Ben Carenter
The
Valentines
Business Body 10
Japan
APPLE
Reserve Officers Group
Rockingham County
Brondll Brill
Mardley
Mr. Luttrell
Quick & Courteots Service
Winchester Steam Laundry
John N. Mackall
Parkinson
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