Local Carrier Walked Further Than Rivals at Oaks
John J. Brown veteran mail carrier of Winchester port of ec has walked 122 220 miles in 28 years based on 15 miles per day and 291 working days per year. He delivers 66 pounds of mail daily totaling 516 562 pounds or 25914 tons. He expects to retire in two years and hopes to have walked earth’s distance five times by then.
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Oaks
John J. Brown
Tetter
Winchester
Brown
Post Office Department
Mr. Brown
Beach
Brannum
Post Office
Road Boss Fatally Stricken Near Front Royal
Front Royal Va February 11 H L Higginbotham 48 died after suffering paralysis while working on a highway project in Warren County He is survived by his widow father three brothers and four sisters Funeral services will be held here tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev N V Jiarman Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery
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Front Royal
N. V. Jiarman
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Willing to Adopt Motherless Child
Ashley Graves and wife seek permission in Circuit Court to adopt Alma Jenkins, daughter of Albert Jenkins. They say Alma's mother is dead and her father cannot care for her. Mr Jenkins agrees to the adoption. They previously adopted Alma's little sister. Sheriff Pannetto is to inquire into the case for a potential order.
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Circuit Court
Alma Jenkins
Albert
Jenkins
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Alma
Many Miners Idle As They Seek Other Work In Illinois
Illinois is seeing only about half of its 90 000 miners at work amid the anthracite strike and winter. Many miners have left mining for Michigan auto factories or other nearby jobs and some for non union fields in Kentucky. Officials cite non union competition and machinery as causes and urge unions to limit new members to sons of active miners. Oscar Ameringer says young miners should seek work in other industries.
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Associated Press
Iih
Illinois
Ilinois
Michigan
Kentucky
Frank Farrington
Illinois Mine Workers
Oscar Ameringer
Illinois Miner
Notice to the Public On Welltown Turnpike Co. claims
Persons owing the Welltown Turnpike Company or holding claims are urged to settle with the undersigned W A McKown treasurer. An owner of License Tag No. 74421 is asked to call at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Welltown Turnpike
W. A. McKown
Treas
Chamber of Commerce
Life Saving Demonstrations Coming to Winchester
Captain William G. Kieb of the American Red Cross will conduct a three day life saving and first aid program in Winchester from February 16 to 18. He will address schools fire companies and police with evening demonstrations at the Legion pool open to the public.
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Winchester
William G. Kieb
American National Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Eerenes
Kieb
Legion Pool
Power Company Seeks Details in Gerber Suit
In Frederick Circuit Court the Northern Virginia Power Company asks for a bill of particulars from plaintiff Philip Gerber who sues for 5000 dollars for alleged injuries. The judge deferred ruling due to the opposing attorney’s illness but will decide at the current term.
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Circuit Court of
Frederick
Northern Virginia Power Company
Philip Gerber
Gerber
Miss Lily Robinson Escapes Fire By Rolling in Bed
Martinsburg West Virginia February 11 Miss Lily Robinson head of the city health office saved herself from death by rolling in bed as flames spread from a stove caught her dressing gown. She jumped back onto the bed and smothered the fire preventing serious burns.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Lily Robinson
Effort Mounts To End Prolonged Anthracite Strike
In Philadelphia an intensified bid to settle the prolonged anthracite strike unfolds with operators and miners factions separately in talks. Both sides cite legislative matters as the reason for assembling and no direct contact is reported yet. Operators say any new settlement would be announced to the miners immediately. A parallel misc ad section runs about lost glasses and a household sale.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Virginia proposes near east park to boost national welfare
Proposals describe a large national park in Virginia within a days ride for forty million eastern inhabitants. Advocates frame it as Virginia’s top advertising opportunity and a catalyst for Americanization education and cultural reform. Continued on Page 9.
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Virginia
Work
New World
National Park
Trains Stalled In Snowdrifts Near Coventry
Two passenger and mail trains, one eastbound and one westbound, and a snow plow on the Willimantic Providence branch of the New Haven Railroad are stalled in 12 to 15 foot drifts at Coventry Rhode Island. Passengers walked a mile and a half to the nearest station. Officials expect to free the trains today.
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Associated Press
Oneco
Conn
Willimantic-Providence
New Haven
Coventry
R. I
Pershing Returns to Washington for Medical Treatment
Gen Pershing arrives in Washington to receive medical treatment after five months abroad in South America directing the Tacna Arica plebiscite commission. He is met at the station by Secretary Kellogg and top officials and taken to temporary quarters in an upscale club.
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Associated Press
Washington
Neral Pershing
South America
Kellogg
Grew
Mrs Hammack Dies After Brief Illness at 35
Mrs Sarah Catherine Hammack of Tulip dies Tuesday night at Winchester Memorial Hospital after surgery for a stomach ailment. Funeral will be at 1 30 p m tomorrow from Ridings Chapel Church near Tulip with Rev W B O Baugh officiating. Interment in church cemetery. She was a wife of Julian L Hammack and daughter of John W Kline. she leaves a sister Mrs Emma Grim.
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Sarah Catherine Hammack
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Ridings Chapel
Tulip
W. B. O’baugh
Paul Samsel
Lions on the Loose at Empire Theatre in Winchester
Two Winchester police officers Hollis and Boyd, patrolling the Empire Theatre, heard noises and believed four strong lions were loose. They retreated, then re entered with lights to find the lions confined in a large steel cage, realizing the animals had not escaped.
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Winchester
C. W. Hollis
Tom
Boyd
Empire Theatre
Market Street
Tax bill fight continues in Senate as House acts
Oil conservation conference ends while the House takes up the War Department appropriation bill. Robinson coal bill is before a Senate committee. Military and naval committees resume defense hearings. Senate judiciary committee acts on Walsh request for an aluminum inquiry.
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House
War Department
Robinson
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Brotherhood Appeal for Fire Company Member Health Help
A Friendship Fire Company member is ill and in need of financial aid. Donations left at the fire house will be gratefully received and delivered to the brother in trouble. The note urges members to support their fellow firefighter and respond to the call for help.
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Friendship Fire Company
Forbes Seeks Supreme Court Review on Conspiracy Conviction
Charles R. Forbes, former Veterans Bureau director, asked the Supreme Court to review his conviction on a conspiracy charge. The appeal was filed in Washington on February 11.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Charles R. Forbie
Veterans’ Bureau
Supreme Court Today
Trench mouth origin rumors debunked by health officials
Dr. Walter Cox and Dr. E. C. Yost deny claims that trench mouth originated at the Martha Washington Fountain. The statement certifies the rumor as unfounded and urges reliance on facts rather than speculation. Public health official P. L. Tommey signs the notice.
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Martha Washington Fountain
Walter Cox
Secy
Board of Health
E.C. Yost
E. C. Yost
P. Lo Tommey
Hagerstown High Battles Handley On Local Court
Hagerstown High faces Handley on Handley court to defend a standing in the Cumberland Valley League. The Hagerstown quint, led by Beyard and Staton with center Roulette, seeks a strong win after recent victories and a close loss to Martinsburg. Handley counters with a fast backcourt and strong guards Dorsey and Robinson as Martinsburg and Waynesboro games loom.
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Handley Quint
Maryland Quint
Hagerstown
Reonant
White Warriors
Arte Hagerstown Quint
Handley
Maryland
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Beyard
Staton
Roulette
Dorsey
Robinson
Waynesboro
Andadley
Handtey Beyard Crise Xhathe Oodis Ee Baker Staten Weisesseees
New York Clears Streets After Major Snowfall
Northeastern towns dig out from a blizzard as clear skies lift temperatures. Rail schedules resume slowly while interstate highways remain blocked. New York City streets open with 25,000 shovelers. Atlantic City reports a clean boardwalk as cold wave claims two lives in Brooklyn and exposure cases.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
New England
Lebanon Mountain
Keansburg
N. J
New York City
Atlantic City
Esplande
Strong Undertone To Stock Prices
New York reports a strong market undertone at opening with bullish activity in high priced industrials. Bear selling resumes as bulls lose support, driving many popular issues two points or more below yesterday’s close. Call loans renew at 5 percent and ease to 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
For rent six room building at 8 Main Street suitable for dwelling or business. Apply G. M. Hansbrough.
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G. M. Hansbrough
Victory in sight for Byrd short ballot bill gains momentum
Richmond reports that Byrd resolutions to amend the constitution in favor of a short ballot have enough patrons in both the Senate and House to virtually assure passage. The measure would restrict elected offices to the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general with others appointed.
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Byrd
Senate
House of Delterates
House
Gordon
Banking and Insurance Committee
State Rating Bureau
Special Courts of Appeals
Wenanaray
General Assembly
Louisa
Rose
Motorists Abandon Autos For Train As Snowblocks Trade
Winchester motorists stranded by the first snowstorm of the week abandoned cars near Winchester and took the train from nearby towns. Berkeley county put road graders to work as snow plows along the Winchester Martinsburg pike to reach the state line, with the road reported open today.
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Nmber
Winchester
Washington, D. C
Berkeley County
Winchester - Martinsburg Pike
State Line
Edison the 79 year old inventor fields questions on birthday
Thomas Alva Edison, aged 79, celebrated by answering reporters questions at his Fort Myers residence. Journalists attend his birthday reception in the tropical garden, with a picnic for his young grandson and employees, and a moving picture party the prior evening.
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Associated Press
Fort Myer
Pia
Thomas Alva Edison
Mr. Edison
Edison
Mr.Edison
Natal
Coasting On Jail Hill Tonight
Police will rope off cross streets intersecting South Market to permit coasting on the iced hill tonight. A large crowd is expected to use the slope for recreation.
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Jail Hill
South Market Street
Divorced Countess Ordered Excluded From U S
The Countess Cathcart, ex wife of the Earl of Cathcart, was barred from entering the United States by a Ellis Island board of inquiry after arrival Tuesday. She will appeal to the Secretary of Labor.
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Associated Press
New York
Countess Cathcart
Earl of Cathcart
United States
Special Board of Inquiry of
Ellis Island
Secretary of Labor
Snow Drifts Halt Winchester County Traffic
Snow storms over 36 hours blocked roads into Winchester leaving many county officers unable to reach city duties and delaying burials. Rail lines largely kept open by snow fences and foresight. local roadways only intermittently impeded. City workers cleared streets while unemployment rises, with charitable appeals increasing as residents struggle without work and income.
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Obi
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hes
Tie Ow
Chi Bersburg
Baltmore
Ohio
Carter's Cut
McCann
Epee
Tecatewea
Fepo
Coal Bootleggers And Mob Clash In Pennsylvania Town
In Carbondale Pennsylvania a mob clash injured two men named Hobbs as bootleggers hauled coal from a dump. Police recovered weapons including revolvers and axes after crowds dispersed and items were thrown into the river. Frank Laizzi and James Behan fought with knives and were stabbed, then taken to Carbondale hospital.
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Pennsylvania
Associ
Scranton
Enna
Carbondale
George Hobbs
Trowbie Makers
Frank Laizzi
James Behan
Carbondale Hospital
Boston Sees Heavy Snow Blanket Record Depths
Snow totals around Boston reach 20 inches with another heavy fall adding to last week's snowfall. Weather bureau reports place yesterday’s accumulation at 8.6 inches and note only a few prior storms matched such depth since 1891. The record depth remains tied to historic February snows.
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Associated. Press
Boston
Weather Bureau
Cn- Bureau
Weiss
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