Democratic Committee Plans Leap Year Ballot Review
The Democratic executive committee will hold a special meeting tomorrow night to decide if W Nelson Tage and F Amos Ahryock qualify for the mayor and council nominations after filing late. Leap year February 29 may push them within the deadline. The panel will also revisit whether Charles McVicar and William Bailey complete their predecessors’ unexpired council terms.
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Democratic Executive Committee
W. ‘Nelson Tage
F. Amos Ahryock
Page
Shryock
Revenue Bill Reported to House by Ways and Means
The Associated Press reports the revenue bill was formally reported to the House by the Ways and Means Committee. It calls for a complete revision of federal taxes and a 25 percent reduction in the 1928 personal income tax this year. A second report notes differences over the surtax schedule, as recommended by Secretary Mellon.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Green
Mellon
Rebels Quit Vera Cruz as Government Troops Seize City
Mexican government troops arrived in Vera Cruz at 10 46 this morning taking possession of the city after its recent evacuation by the rebels.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Griffis Granted Warm Reception on Return to New York
Corliss Hooven Griffis of Hamilton Ohio arrived in New York aboard the Albert Ballin after release from Mossbach prison Germany for part in the Grover Cleveland Bergdoll kidnapping plot. He received a celebratory welcome at a city hall gathering.
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Associated Press
New York
Corliss Hooven Griffis
Hamilton
Mossmach
Germany
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Albert Ballin
City Hah
O'Neal Anniversary Dinner In Virginia
Mr and Mrs S D Oneal of Vaucluse Virginia celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends on Saturday. A buffet supper followed music and games as guests wished the couple many more happy returns. Mrs H B Harkness of Rochester New York visits sister Mrs Geo B Forney at 109 East Clifford Street.
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S. D. O’neal
Vaucluse
H. B. Harkness
Rochester N. Y
Geo. B. Forney
East Clifford Street
Handome mahogany furniture sale at Lane Avenue
Auction listing for mahogany bedroom and dining room furniture plus other household pieces. Located at 219 E Lane Avenue. Sale date not specified in readable text.
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Lane Avenue
Duck Grabill Awaits Trial Over Woodstock Shootings
Duck Grabill of Woodstock is in custody after confessing to shooting three people on February 2. A preliminary hearing may be waived in favor of a grand jury in March. Victims include Frank L. Robinson and a 20 month old baby, Carl Lee Robinson, with the latter severely injured.
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Duck Grabill
Woodstock
Duck
Sinee
Sacer Robinson
Hoffman
Grand Jury
Carl Lee Robinson
Winchester Metal Hospital
Argeters
Frank L. Robinson
John R. O'Neal
Ford
Smoot
Robinson
John Huffman
Empire Presents Daily Shows With Spice of 1923 Revue
Empire offers a week of entertainment with a Broadway musical comedy Spice of 1923 and daily vaudeville and pictures. Tickets are 10 15 and 25 cents tax included with three shows daily and no price increase for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Notice of J. L. Jackson trimming shop at Winchester Garage
Mr J L Jackson will open a top and trimming shop at the Winchester Garage to handle all trimming. He has twelve years experience in the best shops in the South. His motto is Service Quality and Workmanship. Estimates cheerfully given.
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J. L. Jackson
Winchester
Jackson
Rouss Fire Company Banquet Notice at Houss Hall
All persons attending the Rouss fire company banquet meet at Houss Hall tonight at 7 30 o clock. W E Huntsberry presides.
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Houss Hall
W. E. Huntsberry
Box Party for Winchester Memorial Hospital Proposed
Friday February 15 in Stephens City High School Auditorium a box party for the hospital benefit with ice cream cake and admission free. Public invited and urged to attend with proceeds aiding Winchester Memorial Hospital. Crystal Flour ad promotes a home product used in baking sold by grocers.
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Stephens City High School
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Memorial services laud Wilson in Empire Theatre
A large crowd gathered yesterday in the Empire Theatre for memorial services honoring Woodrow Wilson. R Gray Williams delivered a measured tribute noting Wilson’s unique ascent from New Jersey governor to U.S. president and his broad nationalistic, intellectually grounded leadership. The program included Christ Church choir and readings, with Rev McFaden, Rev Nelson, Rev Kelly and music by Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Fuller.
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Tate
Woodrow Wilson
Empire Theatre
R. Gray Williams
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Frank M. Reynolds
H. D. Fuller
Frank T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Robt. B. Nelson
Williams
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Virginia
Thirteenth Charley Rouss Fire Company Banquet
The Charley Rouss Fire Company marks its thirteenth annual celebration honoring Charles Broadway Rouss tonight at the company hall starting at eight. Nearly 400 guests expected. admission limited to speakers and members. Spanish menu and Reuss orchestra featured. toast master Major B M Roszer to introduce speakers including T H Carraway Dr E H Russell and Chief W H Joyner.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York City
Firemen
Winchester
Reuss
Peter Winchester Rouss
Charles Bronway Rouss
Rouss
H. H. Hable
B. M. Roszer
United State
T. H. Carraway
Arkansas
E. H. Russell
Washington
WH. Joyner
Richmond
Convicts Riot at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh
A violent riot at the Western Penitentiary in Upper Allegheny near Pittsburgh shattered gates with explosions and gunfire. Guards fought convicts as outside help was suspected, and two officers Pfeffer and Coax were killed or fatally wounded while internal clashes continued.
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Associated Press
Western Penitentiary
Pittsburg
Norisonet Ares
William Pfeffer
Asueahe
Warkee
J. A. Coax
Eastern Penitentiary
Four Horsemen
Woods Run
Pfeffer
Igan
Pittsburgh
Upper Alleghany
Egan
Charter Granted for Winchester Wholesale Grocery Company
A charter is recorded for Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corporation with Chas. P. McViccar as president G. T. Garber as vice president H. B. Garber as secretary and area. The firm aims to wholesale groceries and related items with capital stock between 10 000 and 25 000 dollars. The group previously operated a retail store at Market and Piccadilly streets.
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Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corporation
Chas. P. McViccar
G. T. Garber
H. B. Garber
Market
Piccadilly Streets
Infant Carlton Lewis Dies in Nain Virginia
Carlton Nathan Lewis five month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Lewis died shortly after midnight at Nain Virginia after a brief illness. He was born September 11 1923 and would have been five months old today. He leaves his parents three sisters Rozetta Ruby and Densey and one brother Glaize Lewis all at home. Friends may meet at the home Tuesday at 1 pm and services will be held at Grangers Hall at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Mr. Eudwig.
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Carlton Nathan Lewis
Ernest B. Lewis
Nain
Rozetta
Ruby
Densey
Glaize Lewis
Grangers Hall
Eudwig
Two More Stolen Cars Recovered in Hagerstown
Eight cars stolen in Winchester have been recovered by their owners and Sheriff Pannett in Hagerstown Maryland. The arrests tie to H. McClintock of Chambersburg who faces multiple auto theft indictments and interstate theft operations spanning Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. Investigations aim to determine if more vehicles in the region were stolen by McClintock and brought here to the gold.
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Winchester
Pannett
Hagerstown
H. McClintock
McClintock
Chambersburg
Cumberland Valley
J. C. Cole
Red Bud
John E. Shull
Middletown
Ar. Cole
McClin
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Friendship Bazar Opens Tomorrow For Ten Nights
The Friendship Fire Company bazar will begin tomorrow night and run for ten nights in the company's hall. Suppers will be served to any part of the city for seventy five cents.
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Friendship Fire Company Bazar
Lupton Praises The Spice of 1923 Show
D W Lupton an insurance broker among Philadelphia patrons saw The Spice of 1923 at a major theatre and praised the performance. He plans to attend again tonight having bought seats and found nothing objectionable in the show.
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D. W. Lupton
Philadelphia
Death of W. W. Dove after horseback accident in Clarke county
W. W. Dove, 74, well known Clarke county farmer near Boyce Virginia, died from pneumonia at home after a horseback accident a week earlier. The horse fell injuring his abdomen and pneumonia set in. Survived by his widow Virginia Russell and children C. H. Dove, Mrs. W. H. Martin, Mrs. Frank Trussell, Mrs. A. J. Donaldson, Mrs. W. R. Lee, A. H. Dove, plus two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Bethel Baptist Church in Clarke county on Wednesday.
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W. W. Dove
Boyce
Clarke County
Mr. Dove
A. H. Dove
Stewart Bell
Cedar Creek
Dove
Virginia Russell
H. Dove
W. H. Martin
Frank Trussell
A. J. Donaldson
Ellicott City
W. R. Lee
Frederick County
Joseph Dove
David Dove
Clarke
Martha Royston
Susie Kendall
Fauquier County
Bethel Baptist Church
Head-on Valley Pike collision damages two cars
The Studebaker owned by Lawrence Herre and a Ford coupe driven by Dr. R F Cline, both from this city, collided on the Valley pike about four miles from town this morning. Both cars were badly damaged but no occupants were hurt.
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Studebaker
Lawrence Herre
Dr. R. F. Cline
Valley Pike
Furnished Rooms for Rent Near Downtown and Handley High
All modern conveniences. Easy walking distance to downtown and Handley High School. Apply at No. 113 West Monmouth St. Ifptt.
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Handley High School
Monmouth St
Theatre Manager Confronts Protest Over Show Spice
Winchester Empire Theatre faces protest from the Federated Council of Winchester Church Women over the show The Spice. Manager Marshall Baker replies he will maintain high standards and notes similar Winter Garden shows and selective eliminations to uphold public taste and patronage.
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Baker
Empire Theatre
Robert Grant
Federal Council of
Winchester Church Women
L. Marshall Baker
Mr. Baker
Federated Council of Winchester Church
Empire
Winchester
Robert Leeg
Grant
Federated Council of
Wiitchester
Empire ‘Theatre
Perea
Neile
Winter Garden
Shubert
New York
Winchester Church
Marshall Baker
Massacre aftermath and railroad strife in Williamson County
In Herrin Illinois the arrival of guardsmen under a military act calms a tense scene after a deadly inter faction fight between dry and anti-Klan groups. Coroner McGow reports about 1,700 people are involved in the unrest as authorities state no major incidents occurred last night amid fear of further violence.
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Herrin
Williamson County
McGow
Sienna Cording
Airship R 34 Mission and Navy Rear Admiral Remarks
The passage reports airship R 34 and crew details with Commander F R Moc ee and Rear Admiral notes on operations. It references the Navy and public release of information about the airship’s relief and structural capacities.
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Wain Dore
Lakehurst
New Station
F. R
Navy
Hurst
Doad
Tensive
Dt -Aade Aces
Hug
Spice of the Garden Revue Tours Cumberland Stage
The Spice after Garden Revue, touring Cumberland, Mé., opens Friday night at 8:15 with a large cast headed by George, amid costumes and scenery. Seats have been scarce for days as audiences anticipate a high quality show. The orchestra and company, headed by manager Baker, promise a production comparable to The Passing Show.
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Cumberland
George
Broadway
New
Gale Pire
Castle Garden
Baker
Aera
Funeral services mark the passing of Kern wife of Harr chester attorney
The funeral for Kern the wife of Harr chester attorney was held Friday at the Fairnie Peyton street residence after a brief illness. A large attendance filled the simple rites conducted by Rev Dr F 7. rac Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron. Pallbearers included the four brothers deceased Messrs Thomas Cover Jr Jackson John M Steck Glass and Harry KK. A Lady's netbook valued at 30.00 was lost at Star Office.
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Kern
Harrchester
Fairnie Peyton Street
Mount Hebron
Thomas Cover, Jr
Jackson
John M. Steck
Glass
Harry KK
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Griffis
Jolliffe and
Jolliffe New Store Room
The
Handley Library
Cardiff Evangelistic
Kantstraat
Test Wren
P. Duborg
Pastor
Rouss Fire Co
Gray Williams
Senator Carraway
Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Dan Lupton
Spice
Women's Club
Church Federation
Red Star
Er O
Apalyi
Care Star
Lady
Star Office
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