Prohibition Case Test of Buying Gin Sparks Debate
Assistant U.S. Attorney argues a tavern purchase of gin could violate the Volstead act while Treasury officials note that future prosecutions depend on high court interpretations. The case centers on Carley, arrested for buying one pint of gin, and the government’s stance on permits.
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Ted Press
VON
Joseph Patric Geigy
Paar
Carley
J. Washington
Sta
Rick ‘Carley
Treasury
David A. Hart
United States
Lowman
Confirmation Doubtful on Hughes Chief Justice Nomination
Senate debate over Charles Evans Hughes continues as Republican Leader Senator Watson predicts a 17 vote margin in favor while Democrats and Republicans question the outcome. Glass Nye and others press the attack as votes appear uncertain with final decisions tied to Democratic support.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Senate
American Cyanamid Company
Senate Lobby Committee
Congress
Nitiate
W.G. Waldo
Seems
Endanamid
Hughes Grange
Bree
Watson
Indiana
Glass
Virginia
Nye
South Dakota
Hughes
Norris
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Funeral Services For Mr. Williams
Funeral services for Charles A. Williams were held Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Norman Cooper officiating. He died suddenly on Saturday afternoon and was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He was a pioneer in the woolen mills industry and survived by two brothers, Thomas J. Williams and J. Hunter Williams. Pallbearers included A. N. Ritter, Carl Sirbaugh, Camillus Carper, Stover Carper, Dr. J. A. Richard, Dr. A. D. Henkel, Clark M. Smith, and Carmel Boyer.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Norman Cooper
Charles A. Williams
Mount Hebron
Mr. Williams
Philip B. Williams
Thomas J.williams
J. Hunter Williams
A. N. Ritter
Carl Sirbaugh
Camillus Carper
Stover Carper
J. A. Richard
A. D. Henkel
Clark M. Smith
Carmel Boyer
FATAL STROKE CLAIMS FRANK WEAVER OF NINEVEH AREA
Frank Weaver aged 76 native of Stephens City died after a stroke on rising Monday. He was a longtime Warren County merchant and lived at Erin farm near Nineveh. Survived by widow formerly Miss Alice Rhodes and three daughters. Funeral at 2 PM Friday from Erin with services by Rev Fultz. Interment Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City.
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Weaver
Stephens City
Cedarville
Warren County
Front Royal
Brin
Nineveh
Alice M. Rhodes
Cedar Creek
J. D. Steele
Missiew
Washington
Guyon
Wore Weaver
Harrison
Erin
Fultz
Methodist Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Last Rites For Mrs. Archie Smith Held Here Today
Funeral service for Mrs Mary Meredith Smith widow of Prof Archibald M Smith was held at Christ Episcopal Church Winchester at three o clock this afternoon. Episcopal burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her husband. The Rev Robt B Nelson officiated with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
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Mary Meredith. Smith
Archibald M. Smith
Fauquier County
Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester
Robt. B. Nelson
Christ Church
Shirley Carter
T. Y. Kinzel
J. L. Caillouet, Jr
Norbert Caillouet
John M. Smith, Jr
Peyton Marshall
Hunter H. McGuire
Julian F. Ward
Big Baltimore Lumber Plant Is Swept By Fire
A fire destroyed buildings and a storage yard of the William C. Dorsey and Sons Lumber Co on Philadelphia road in Baltimore. The East End Laundry plant was damaged and small fires in a nearby storage yard were extinguished. Heat forced 40 residents from nine houses opposite the plant. Owner William C. Dorsey Jr. could not estimate the loss though a full spring lumber supply had just been purchased.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
William C. Dorsey and Sons Lumber Company
Philadelphia Road
East End Laundry Company
William C. Dorsey, Jr
Wanted at Once Large Clean Cotton Rags
Classified notice from The Star Office seeking large clean cotton rags to be used in work. The request stresses cleanliness and prompt pickup, noting urgency for office use. A separate Detroit News quotation remarks on Mr Borah’s rare ability to disagree with himself.
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Star
Mr. Borah
Detroit News
Campfire Scout Demonstration Planned for Legion Club Luncheon
The American Legion Club will host a Boy Scouts Troop 7 campfire demonstration at tomorrow’s luncheon. The Scouts, first-timers in camp along Shenandoah near Harpers Ferry last summer, will share camp life lessons, sanitation and water safety. Their “good turns” include helping a fever-stricken family cut corn last October.
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American Legion Club
Boy Scouts
Troop No. 7
Cam
Shenandoah River
Harpers Ferry
Saha
Service Clubs
Handley School
United States
Last Rites Held For Frank Buckley Hotel Manager
Funeral services were conducted for Frank Buckley at his home with Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating. Readings included Now the Laborer's Task Is Ended and The Strife Is Over. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with six cadet pallbearers from Shenandoah Valley Academy.
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Frank Buckley
Robert B. Nelson
Christ. Episcopal Church
Nelson
Mount Hebron
The
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Norman Peyton Tucker
Richard Pechin
Robert Turpin
Richard Arion
Jack Calkins
John Martin
Explosion Wrecks Brooklyn School Injures Many
An explosion wrecked a one story brick building at Public School No. 83 in Brooklyn injuring ten children severely and 40 to 50 more slightly. The blast, heard over a wide area, prompted bomb rumors and drew a crowd of about 5000 including many parents.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
President Fuller at Bankers' Association Session
H. D. Fuller president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company attends the Baltimore Chapter American Bankers Association sessions. He is the guest of J. W. McElroy vice president of the First National Bank of Baltimore and will attend the association banquet at the Alcazar Hotel.
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H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Baltimore
American Bankers’ Association
J. W. McElroy
First National Bank of Baltimore
Alcazar Hotel
Messenger Boy Injured in Bicycle Auto Collision
Lonas, a messenger boy, was badly damaged on his bicycle after a collision at the corner of Rouss avenue and Cameron street. The driver reportedly stopped briefly to claim it was Lonas fault and then fled. police seek a Ford roadster driver whose license number was obtained by the boy.
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Ee Lonas
Rouss Avenue
Cameron Street
Lonas
Byrd Invited to Speak to Kentucky General Assembly
Harry F. Byrd, of this city, received an invitation from the Kentucky Senate and House of Delegates to address a joint session in Frankfort on February 24 or 25 about tax legislation and government efficiency. He is arranging his affairs to attend. Kentucky plans reforms for greater economy mirror Byrd’s Virginia program, which drew attention from state legislators.
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Harry F. Byrd
Kentucky Senate
House of Delegates
General Assembly
Frankfort
Byrd
Kentucky
Arkansas
Richmond
Virginia
Six Men Sent To State Road Camp No 10
Six men were moved from the local jail to State road camp No 10 near Warrenton for violating city and county laws. The group includes Thornton Fairbee, Jesse Gordon, Joe Butler, Boyd Taylor, Howard Brewer, and George Folk the latter being colored.
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Warrenton
Thornton Fairbee
Jesse Gordon
Joe Butler
Boyd Taylor
Howard Brewer
George Folk
Bingo at Sarah Zane Bazaar event
A bingo session unfolds at the Sarah Zane Bazaar with players gathering for a charity fund-raiser. Attendees seek prizes as the event advances toward its final rounds.
Winchester Letter Boosts Liberal Arts College Bid
Hon. Joseph B. Denny writes Winchester City Council urging inclusion in state races for a proposed Liberal Arts College for Women. He cites land for college buildings donated, potential city benefits of 8 000 to 10 000 dollars yearly, and a tax measure moving bank tax to cities of the second class. He notes drive-in station taxes and optional realty re assessments as legislative items affecting Winchester.
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Joseph
Denny
Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Virginia House of Delegates
State Senate
House of Delegates
Senate
Rahe
Alexandria
Warning Issued To Overtime Parkers
Police announce strict enforcement of the city ordinance limiting parking on Loudoun street between Boscan and Piccadilly streets to one hour. Four violators were fined 3 each in police court including Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Co. Northern Virginia Power Company Lee Grant and H. L. Lamp.
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Loudoun Street
Boscawen
Piccadilly
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Co
Northern Virginia Power Company
Lee Grant
H. L. Lamp
28 Dead in Mill Blast at Rostov on Don
Twenty eight people were killed and sixteen seriously injured in a blast at the state grain mill in Rostov on Don on Monday. The casualty toll was released by officials today. FOR SALE 1000 bundles fodder. H M Lantz phone 2020 F 5.
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Associated Press
Rostov-On-Don
Ussr
H. M. Lantz
Funeral rites in Alexandria for Rev William McKeefry
The Rt Rev Jew J Brennan bishop of Richmond will preside at a requiem high mass for Rev William Anthony McKeefry 64 pastor of St Marys Catholic Church Alexandria to be held Friday at 10 am from the Alexandria church. Interment Friday afternoon in Richmond. McKeefry died Tuesday morning at 6 of a heart attack. He served St Marys since 1927 and was a leading priest in the Richmond diocese born in County Derry Ireland 1866. He came to America at eight to join his brother the Rev Hugh J McKeefry. He studied at St Charles College Ellicott City Md and St Marys Seminary Emmittsburg Md. Burial rites follow with deacons of honor Rev George B Harrington and Rev James A Brennan and master of ceremonies Rev Leo A Gill.
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Jew J. Brennan
Chmond
William Anthony McKeefry
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Alexandria
Richmond
Father McKeefry
St. Mary's Church
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Sacred Heart Church
St. Mary’s Church
Norfolk
Atcksburg
Winchester
Staunton
Martinsburg
Latter Place
America
County Derry
Ireland
Hugh J. McKeefry
Fredericksburg
W. Va
St. Charles College
Ellicott City
St. Mary's Seminary
Emmittsburg
Ees
Sy Seether
Somersory
Bishop Brennan
George B. Harrington
Washington
James A. Brennan
Leo A. Gill
Rehearsals Begin For G. A. A. Show Spanish Moon
The sixth annual Girls' Athletic Association musical Spanish Moon rehearsals start with director John W. Judd arriving. The play features Lou Hollis Dorothy Anderson Mrs. Kenneth Rice and others. It will be staged at the Colonial Theatre on February 25.
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John W. Judd
Girls’ Athletic Association
Friendship Fire Hall
Apex Advertist Agency
New York City
Spain
Lou Hollis
Dorothy Anderson
Kenneth Rice
Joseph Haines
William Glass
Lloyd Haines
William Brown
Dick” Gray
Colonial Theatre
Dr. Brown Named Federal Crime Study Expert Panel
Washington reports three additional experts joining the law enforcement commission to study crime causes. The appointees are Dr. Emma A. Winslow of New York City, Dr. William M. Brown of Lexington Virginia, and Dr. Stuart Patton of Princeton New Jersey, a former Yale and Johns Hopkins lecturer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Law Enforcement Commission
Emma A. Winslow
New York City
William M. Brown
Lexington
Princeton
N. J
Yale
Johns Hopkins
Brown
Virginia
BOTT'S BOOT SHOPPE PROMO OFFER ON SHOES
Free Friday and Saturday promotion at BOTT'S BOOT SHOPPE. With every pair of Men's and Women's Shoes, customers receive one pair of Silk Hose. Limited to the sale period indicated in the ad.
For Rent Modern six room house 423 W Leicester St
A modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street is offered for rent with immediate possession under the listing of B. M. Sullivan. The notice appears in a local classifieds section with rental terms and contact.
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Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Sareh Zane Bazaar to Deliver Supper Friday Night
The Sareh Zane Bazaar announces supper delivery begins Friday night with phones directed to call 581 for orders.
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Sareh Zane Bazaar
Byrd thanks Norway and Britain for Antarctic aid
Admiral Richard E. Byrd expresses deep gratitude for aid offered by Norway and the United Kingdom during the Antarctic expedition. He notes appreciation for Norweigan whaling companies and governments, and pledges to request assistance if needed to ensure his crew's safety.
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Washington
State Department
Richard E. Byrd
Norway
Byrd
Wealen
Foreign Office
Amundsen
Market Becomes Irregular As Selling Pressure Escalates
New York trading opens with gains led by public utilities and select high grade industrials including American Can American Tobacco and United States Steel common. Early afternoon weakness returns on renewed selling of Simmons Company Gillette Safety Razor and mail order houses. Call money rises to four percent.
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Associated Press
New York
American Can
American Tobacco
United States Steel Common
Simmons Company
Gillette Safety Razor
Park Cagers Face Hagerstown at Handley Tenie
The Winchester Park Association Red Birds meet Hagerstown Victor Products at Handley Gymnasium at 8 p m. The club seeks public support to boost finances and plans park improvements at Rouss Spring. Tonight’s lineup includes Widmeyer Ritter Parsons Renner Hawkins Carper Grim Garber.
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Red Birds
Winchester Park Association
Hagerstown Victor Products Company
Handley Gymnasium
Park Association
Rouss Spring
Widmeyer
Ritter
Parsons
Renner
Hawkins
Carper
Grim
Garber
Colvin divorce granted in Frederick County Court
Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams dissolves the marriage of Ernest M. Colvin and Bessie Lee Colvin. Ernest M. Colvin filed the suit in the Frederick County Circuit Court. The decree was entered on February 8, 1930.
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Philip Williams
Frederick County
Ernest M. Colvin
Bessie Lee Colvin
Virginia House acts on workmen's compensation and fisheries plan
Richmond reports the House of Delegates passed the workmen's compensation bill raising the rate and weekly maximum, with a 58 to 32 vote amid debate. The Senate moved nine seafood measures forward and Browning was elected to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, as a Verser bill to study election laws gained committee support.
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Associated Preas
Richmond
House of Delegates
E. B. Jones
Assembly
General Assembly
Soguiseanean One Commission
Senate
Committee of Fisheries
Browning
George L. Browning
Orange
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Be Haderi
19Th Judicial Circuit
House
Priv Eleges and Elections Committee
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Dr. Brown
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