Manchurian War Lord Bids for Power and Protection
Adispatch from Peking reports Marshal Chang Kai-shek pledging to protect foreign lives and property in the northern Chinese realm while stating his forces fight Bolshevists only. London covers King George opening Parliament with a focus on renewing treaties with China and restoring friendly relations amid Hankow tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peking
Chang -Yio-Lin
Lee
Ke Beak
Cheng
London
George
Mary
China
Hankow
Deep Cold Grips Rocky Mountain Region
A Canadian cold wave extends into the Rocky Mountain area reaching 30 degrees below zero in northern Montana and parts of Colorado. The chill stretches from the Dakotas to southern Colorado with record cold reported across several counties and provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Canada
Colorado
King Winter
Rocky Mountain
Canadian
Dakotas
Montana
Rockies
James Whitlock farm to be sold at Court House sale
The James Whitlock farm of one hundred acres five miles west of Gore on Northwestern Grade will be sold in front of the Court House in Winchester next Saturday. A fine location for a summer home, sale bills provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitlock
Gore
Court House
Winchester
Noob
XTRA GOOD USED CARS
Two Buick coupes and a 1927 Dodge coupe are available plus an Essex coach and many more used cars. See these at the listing page under H. W. Ebert with more than 60 additional vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XTRA
Essex
Lights Officially Tested A E Market Coverage
Report notes official testing of electric lighting in the market area. Results indicate compliance with standards and no major variances found. Authorities plan continued monitoring and public safety advisories as needed.
Revolt Movement in Portugal Grows in Turmoil
London reports indicate a serious uprising in Portugal with the capital and Oporto in armed revolt. Civilian support appears high, battles cause heavy damage, and casualties are reported as censorship blurs details while President Carmona faces renewed challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Associated Press
London
Oporto
Lignu
Lisbon
Daily Express
William McCoy Dies in Cumberland From Old Injury
William McCoy, son of Hugh McCoy of 307 North Kent Street, died in Cumberland Maryland this morning from a brain injury linked to an earlier accident on the Paper Mill road while he hauled locust posts here about 18 years ago. He leaves a widow recently Miss Anna Lovely of this city, a father, several brothers and a sister, and two children. Remains will be moved tomorrow with arrangements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCoy
North Kent Street
William McCoy
Cumberland
Miss
Anni
McCoy
721 Injured In Crush At Emperor Yoshihito Funeral
Police reports say 721 people were injured amid a crowd of up to 4 million in Tokyo during the funeral procession for Emperor Yoshihito. Several injuries were serious and two deaths were reported, with about 3 million in the capital and up to 4 million reaching viewing points. Pneumonia and influenza cases were feared due to long waits in the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Yoshihito
Coolidge Won’t Run Again Says Butler At Club Speech
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, told Riverside Republican Club in New York that President Coolidge will not seek the 1928 Republican nomination. Butler argued common sense dictates not pursuing a third term and warned the party faces a hard campaign, stressing themes of prohibition, agriculture, relief, and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Coolidge
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Butler
Cork
Headlights Adjusted at Hughes Motor Co Ford Dealers
Official notice from Hughes Motor Co Ford Dealers regarding headlight alignment and related vehicle safety adjustment services at Station No. 242. Proceed to service counters for inspection and correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Motor Co
Ford Dealers
Court considers halting Turkey Knob Orchards operations
Attorney Ward asks Frederick County Circuit Court to appoint receivers to discontinue operation of the Turkey Knob Orchards Company and rent the property at public auction. He seeks a full financial statement from manager C. F. Gudebrod and the two receivers H. S. Larrick and F. S. Tavenner, amid a 16 year loss and insurance payouts of 520,000 after crop destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Knob Orchards Company, Inc
Shenandoah County
Hal
Robt. M. Ward
Whiting
Frederick County
Orchards Corporation
C. BE. Gudebrod
Mesers
H. 8. Larrick
H. 8. Larfick
C. F. Suee
Gudebrod
Tavender
Tavenner
Pats
Semantetons
Artemus Ward
New York City
Bedebrod
Ellwood W. Kemp
Attorney Ward
Civic luncheon clubs join Chamber at George Washington Hotel
Arrangements are made for a joint Rotary Kiwanis Zions and American Legion Civic Clubs meeting at the George Washington Hotel at 6 30 pm tonight H W Prentiss Jr of Lancaster Pa will speak after a city tour hosted by Chamber of Commerce members John Dunn Shenandoah Valley Serenaders provide music meeting open to all Winchester citizens to boost attendance and Prentiss national reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
H. W. Prentiss, Jr
Lancaster
Walter H. Bosserman
Rotary, Kiwanis
Prentiss
Massive apple shipment boosts Winchester plant output
Winchester Cold Storage Company reports a record 40 carloads of apples shipped in one day totaling 6 441 barrels and 1 764 boxes. Most fruit goes to New York for export to Europe with Germany and Scandinavia markets growing. About 100 extra workers and ample storage support rapid distribution toward March finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage Company
William Beverley
Europe
New York
Scandinavian
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Beverley
Bud Fisher Granted $26 000 Alimony In Separation
New York report states Mrs Redita S Fisher formerly Countess De Beau mont was awarded alimony of 26000 a year from cartoonist husband Bud Fisher after a legal separation last week. She had asked 36000 yearly. temporary payments were 250 a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Redita S. Fisher
Countess de Beaumont
Harry
Bud”) Fisher
Parker
Shipping Board
Fisher
Jon Hartley
Slye
Coolidge Delays Philippines Pleibiscite Action
President Coolidge will postpone a decision on the independence plebiscite for the Philippines to confer with Governor General Wood. The item appears with other notices and local classifieds, including taxi rates and help-wanted clerical positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Philippines
Wood
Remains of Late Louie Clevenger Laid To Rest
The funeral of Louie R. Clevenger a longtime Frederick county farmer who died after paralysis was held at the Church of the Disciples of Christ on West Cork Street. Relatives and friends from the Grimes area attended the service conducted by Rev. W. L. Dudley with help from Rev. J. D. Hamaker and Rev. Roy F. Schmucker. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers M. Lohr Capper Dr Charles R. Anderson Lewin F. Cooper George W. Riley L. L. Hockman and Charles M. Ehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie R. Clevenger
Frederick County
Amherst Street
Church of the Disciples of Christ
West Cork Street
Grimes
Clevenger
W. L. Dudley
J. D. Hamaker
Strasburg
Roy F. Schmucker
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mount Hebron Cemetery
M. Lohr Capper
Charles R. Anderson
Lewin F. Cooper
George W. Riley
L. L. Hockman
Charles M. Ehert
San Bernardino Feels a Quake
A slight earthquake was felt in San Bernardino California early today. It was noticed only by people in buildings with more than one floor. There was no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Bernardino
Cal
Special M. W. A. Meeting Noted at Edgewood Camp
The notice calls a special M. W. A. meeting at Edgewood Camp on February 9 at 8 p.m. Members are urged to be present. Clerk R. P. Duvall signs the notice.
Stock Sale Near Winchester Farm Details
Four miles east of Winchester near Berryville pike, a stock sale listing dairy cows work mares sows boar pigs shoats and implements of all kinds conducted by T Owens. Auction includes farm livestock and related equipment.
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Winchester
Berryville Pike
T. Owens
Hayes Power Sprayers and Air Parts Ad
Local ad for Hayes Power Sprayers and Air Parts Glaize Hurst Distributors at 302 North Market Street. Includes phone contact and price of $40. Listing appears in a classified or display advertisement style from a historical newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAYES
Glaize - Hurst, Distributors
N. Market St
Citizens' body to file report on state government changes
In Richmond Virginia the Citizens' Committee on consolidation and simplification plans for state and county government meets with 38 business leaders. They draft a report for Governor Byrd to guide a February extra session. Sub committees review sections before a full panel finalizes the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
The
Times-Dispatch
Citizens’ Committee
Equnty
Senate Chamber
Byrd
General Assembly
Bureau of Municipal Researchy
Virginia
Commission
Mrs. Lucinda Crounse Dies at Daughter's Home
Mrs. Lucinda R. Crounse of Johnstown New York died at 9 30 this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs E A McGlathery on the Senseney road near Winchester She was 81 and had lived with her daughter about a year Repaid widow of Wellington Crounse she was born Lucinda Ressegiou in Sharon Springs NY Surviving are two children Mrs W A McGlathery and Branley A Crounse Funeral will be at the McGlathery home at 2 00 tomorrow then remains go by Pennsylvania Railroad to Johnstown for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda R. Crounse
Johnstown
New York
E. A. McGlathery
Senseney Road
Winchester
Painter falls from scaffold breaks hip and elbow
Holmes Argenbright of Stephens City suffered a fractured hip and broken elbow when a scaffold collapsed while painting the ceiling of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Stephens City. He was taken to Memorial Hospital with possible internal injuries and severe contusions. Miss Ida Wyndham left for Baltimore and New York City to buy spring millinery for her local millinery shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Argeobright
Stephens City
Memorial Hospital
Methodist Episcopal Church
Argenbright
Mr. Argenbright
FE. J. Argenbright
Winchester
Ida Wyndham
Baltimore
New York City
Minority stockholders plan protest against Van Sweringen merger moves
Richmond Va February 8 minority stockholders of the Erie and Pere Marquette railroads announced an objection to Van Sweringen merger proposals. They will petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to stock control and to sell part of the company’s common stock to fund improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Shorts
Cin Ae
Lake Erie
Ean
Baltimore and Ohio
Mary
Baltimore
Ohio
Richmond
Ohio Railway
Merce Commission
Erleau Marquette
George
Rubinus
van Sweymerger
Elso
Common & W. J
Kemp
Peake and
Eri
Chesapeake
van Sweringen
Bill for Loans to Veterans Clears House Passage
Washington reports the House approved the Green bill enabling World War II veterans to obtain loans directly from the Veterans Bureau on adjusted service certificates. The measure, sent to the Senate with a record vote, would authorize six percent loans funded by 25 million dollars from the government life insurance fund, repaid at maturity. Debates centered on loan amendments and loan fees, with Republicans and Democrats arguing over rate fairness and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Veterans Bureau
Senate
Bureau
Government
Schaffer
Republicess
Wisconsin
Linthicum
Maryland
Rankin
Mississippi
Barton
Texas
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Marshal Chang
Realm of Peking
King George
Handley School
W. FR. Legge
Lupton’ Department of Horticulture
W. 8.Hough
Field Laboratory
Hough
Lupton ‘Department of Horticulture
H. W. Ebert
Wm. McCoy
Turkey Knob Orchards, Inc
H. W. Prentiss, JR. Lancaster
Winchester. Company
Bud Fisher
Harper
Aulick Gibbens
Piccadilly St
W. X. Z. Care Star
Louie Clevenger
Shirley Carter
Charles R. McCann
Freder County
Bar
Lucinda Crounse
Short
D. Minority
van Sweringens
A. T. Ritenour
Katie Henry
Hagerstown, Md
Boye Va
J. K. Yowell
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