Warren County Sues to Reclaim 82 000 Defalcations
Warren County seeks 820000 from five sureties for deficits alleged during Arthur L. Warthen's tenure as treasurer from 1920 to 1928. The case, in Circuit Court before Judge Philip Williams, involves sureties from Aetna Casualty, National Surety, and others plus personal bonds. Attorneys for both sides presented motions in a complex, high profile dispute centered on counties funds.
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Warren County
J Philip Williams
Arthur L. Warthen
Warren
Circuit Court
Williams
Corporation Court
School Fund
Board of Supervisors
Warthen
Aetna Casualty Company
National Surety Company
Poli
Shenandoah Valley
Commonwealth
John H. Downing
Harrison and Harrison
Warren ‘County
Joseph Ff. Moore
Berryville
Harry R. Kern
Braxton Dew
Hartford
Virginia
Hartford, Conn
Philip Willams
Aetna Company
Virginia Court of Appeals
Mr. Warthen
Offic
Judge Williams Addresses Washington Kiwanis on Early Life of Washington
Judge Williams spoke to Kiwanis members on George Washington's youth and surveying beginnings, stressing how early experiences shaped later manhood. Guests included Braxton Dew, John H Downing, Walter Olmstead, G Tyler Miller, Donaway, Jack Wiseman, and George Haus.
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George G. Snarr
Judge Williams
Washington
George
Braxton Dew
Hartford
Conn
John H. Downing
Walter G. Olmstead
G. Tyler Miller
Front Royal
Burr P. Harrison
Mr. Donaway
Irvin O’conell
Jack Wiseman
Buick Motor Company
Washington, D. C
George Haus
Gan Club to Hold Shooting Match February 23
The Winchester Gan Club will stage a shooting meet at Rouss Park on Monday at 1 PM with clay targets still targets and rifle events. Prizes include poultry and bacon and an exhibition of fancy rifle shooting follows at 2 PM. Marksmen can shoot 25 50 and 100 yards and teams may arrange rifle races through Arthur Seabright.
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Winchester Gan Club
Rouss Park
Arthur Seabright
Cruise Tour Mapped Out for U S Midshipmen
The Naval Academy midshipmen will tour Scotland Denmark and Gibraltar this summer aboard battleships Wyoming and Arkansas. They depart June 5 reaching Copenhagen June 23 Glasgow July 10 Cadiz July 18 and Gibraltar July 27. After brief Hampton Roads shore leave August 13 they proceed to the southern drill grounds before returning August 26.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Scotland
Denmark
Gibraltar
Wyoming
Arkansas
Copenhagen
Glasgow
Cadiz
Hampton Roads
Academy
Help Rushed To Disabled Vessel
Steamer Greebe at St Thomas Virgin Islands hurried to assist the Greek steamer Captain Rokos reported stranded on a reef between Virgin Gorda and Anegada Island as it moved at full speed to the scene.
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Associated Press
Washington
Greebe
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Rokos
Virgin Gorda
Anegada Island
Eight Stations Proposed To Increase Clear Channel Power
Chief Examiner Yost urged the Radio Commission to file eight unoccupied 50 000 watt slots on clear channels for WJZ New York WCAU Philadelphia WSZ Atlanta WSM Nashville WGN Chicago and WCCO Minneapolis.
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Associated ” Press
Washington
Yost
The
Radio Commission Today
WJZ
New York
WCAU
Philadelphia
WSZ
Atlanta
WSM
Nashville
WGN
Chicago
WCCO
Minneapolis
Eviity Ivue
New Premier of Spain Prisoner at War Recalled
Norfolk reports recall of Admiral J ts Aznar the new premier who was once prisoner of war at the Portsmouth hospital after Vizcaya sunk in 1898. Spaniards enjoyed freedom at the hospital and in the Norfolk Portsmouth area as Americans admired their gallantry. Also notes Alfonso XIII might seek refuge in France to permit a constituent assembly and Spain’s future form.
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Norfolk
J Ts Aznar
War
Portsmouth
Aznar
Vizcaya
Santiago
Cervera
Schley
Naval Hospital
Old Virginia Club
France
Hendaye
Alonso XIII
Spain
Talence
Bordeaux
Americas
England
Alfonso
25 Insurgents Reported Killed In Nicaragua
The Navy reports 25 insurgents killed near El Tule Nicaragua on February 16 after a 30 minute clash with marines. A Guardia patrol led by Capt Gregon A Williams routed 35 insurgents with five wounded and destroyed their camp. Lieut Floyd M McCorkle pursued the fugitives, inflicting 25 additional casualties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
el Tule
Nicaragua
Gol. F. M. Bradman
Second Marine Brigade
Guardia
Gregon A. Williams
San Diego
Calif
Floyd M. McCorkle
Wilmar
Challenge of Davis' Seat May Be Abandoned
Senator Davis seat challenge appears in doubt as Nye, head of the Senate campaign funds committee, signals possible abandonment of efforts to introduce a resolution to expel the former secretary of labor over 1930 primary campaign expenditures.
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Davis
Associated Press
Washington
Nye
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Pennsylvania
Senate
Labo
Rain Cushions Southern Drought Areas With Teeming Weekly Totals
The Weather Bureau says rain across the southern half of the country was widespread and generous, 1 to 1.5 inches weekly, improving soil and early crops. East of the Mississippi, moisture remains scarce with little runoff but domestic and stock water improved. spring planting and plowing advance in the South, while northern regions still face dry conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Ohio
Gulf
Atlantic States
Virginia
East
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Ocean
Bureau
Arly
Arkansas
Kansas
Great Plains
Virginians May Borrow 26 Million Under New Loan Plan
Virginians could borrow about 26 million dollars if the World War adjusted compensation act passes. Up to 50 percent of certificate face value may be borrowed, reducing annual interest on existing loans and injecting substantial new spending power into Virginia, with 60 percent of eligible veterans expected to apply.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Virgin
Virginia
National Guard
National Army
Europe
State Highway Department
Public Sale of Union Bank Stock at County Court House
Forty shares of Union Bank Stock Lat. Feb. 21 at 11 o'clock in front of County Court House. Duvall & Dunn, auctioneers.
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Union Bank
County Court House
Duvall & Dunn, Aucts
Apple Exporters G R Cooper Harnden Company England Scotland
G R Cooper Harnden & Company active as apple exporters handling shipments to England and Scotland. Trade focus on fruit export operations with emphasis on distribution to European markets.
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G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Company
APPLE
England
Scotland
Sale of Hats Priced at One Dollar
Margaret L. Hodgson lists hats for sale at 1.00 dollar each in a small classified notice likely from a local ad page. The ad emphasizes affordable headwear options and directs readers to respond with inquiries or purchases.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Nations Plan Second Polar Year Stations Worldwide
Washington reports a proposed international polar year from Aug 1932 to Aug 1933 with 26 nations forming stations worldwide. United States would outfit two stations near Alaska and Greenland, Argentina New Year Island, Brazil South Polar observatory, France South Indian Ocean station, and Russia Arctic station.
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Washington
Little America
Byrd
Antarctic
Hoover
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Russia
House
John A. Fleming
Department of Terrestrial Magnetism
Carnegie Institution
Mr. Fleming
America
New Zealand
South Pole
United States
Fairbanks
Alaska
Refuge Harbor
Greenland
Argentina
New Year's Island
South America
Brazil
South Polar
France
South Indian Ocean
Arctic
Globe
Stimson
Departments of Commerce
the Interior and Agriculture
Post Office Department
Navy
Apple Market Report: New York Shipments to British Ports
Weekly shipments from New York to Liverpool London Southampton Manchester Glasgow and totals show 21640 boxes 3780 barrels and 3094 baskets. Cargo Alaunia bulk in good condition with strong demand and prices for Yorks Albemarle Pippins Winesaps Staymans and Baskets. Exchange rate 24c per shilling.
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New York
Bbis
Bxs
Bskts
Liverpool
London
Southampton
Manchester
Glasgow
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Company
Alaunia
Yorks
Baskets
Staymans
Bread Ad Emphasizes Flavor and Freshness
Compact excerpt highlights a pastry or loaf appeal with emphasis on deliciousness and a pleasant mouthful experience, suggesting a bakery or ad copy promoting fresh bread.
Wire Tapping Permitted in Dry Bureau
Attorney General Mitchell testified before the House expenditures committee that a discrepancy in wire tapping within the Justice Department should be corrected. Regulations ban tapping by Justice bureaus, but tapping is used by the prohibition bureau in certain cases with approvals from bureau heads and the assistant attorney general in charge.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mitchell
Justice Department
Prohibition Bureau
House
Cit Tee
Prohibition
Petient
Young Quiest
Family Faces Winter Hardship in Winchester
A prominent citizen reported a distress case in Winchester featuring a family with little food and no fuel. He overheard boys describe meals scarce, a mother ill, and a father killed years earlier. Older sons worked but were laid off as work disappeared. the family keeps warm by sitting close together indoors.
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Winchester
Tapilly
Packard Sedan Destroyed by Fire Between Boyce and Winchester
A five passenger Packard owned by E R Pflug of Roanoke Va was completely destroyed by fire mid way between Boyce and Winchester last evening. Driver K L Wilson escaped unharmed and both men were traveling from Roanoke to Washington DC on business. They left Washington today by air to Chicago to inspect nine new Mack buses for delivery. The largest of the coaches will pass through Winchester Sunday evening en route to Roanoke for late night service on the Washington to Roanoke run.
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E. R Pflug
Roanoke
Boyce
Winchester
Washington
D. C
K. L. Wilson
Pflug
United Utilities Corporation
Eastern Public Service Corporation
Wilson
Airp
Chicago
Man, Wife and Sons In Battle With Police Dog
In Baltimore on February 19 1930 Josep R Ingman and his two sons and wife fought a police dog named Duke in their Hamilton Avenue home. The dog bit the father and both sons, the arm wound required 25 stitches, and the dog was confined in the coal bin as all involved received medical care.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Josep R. Ingman
Duke
Hamilton Avenue
Ingman
For Sale Kelvinator Refrigerator Unused Priced Right
For sale an unused Kelvinator refrigerator offered at a fair price by R. T. Bryarly located at 137 North Main Street. Contact details are provided in the listing.
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R. T. Bryarly
N.main St
New Ford Coupe For Sale With Low Mileage
Used two and a half months car showing practically no mileage. Priced lower than a new model. Contact H. W. Ebe for details and price.
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H. W. Ebe
Walter H Boyd laid to rest at Mount Hebron
Walter H. Boyd, prominent Frederick County farmer, laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery after funeral services from his home. Attended by Virginia and West Virginia friends, with police officials C. W. is and officers Bowers Hinkins Strosnider, and state officer Bayliss in escort. Winchester and North River Mills quartets performed hymns. Red Men members also attended. pallbearers listed.
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Walter H. Boyd
Mount Hebron
Frederick County
Frederck County
Kernstown
Fort 5
Mount Beseai
Bofe
Virginia
West Virginia
Mr. Boyd
J. T. Boyd
Winchester
C. W. Is
Bowers, Hinkins and
Strosnider
Funk
Fire destroys field house at Washington and Lee University
Fire destroyed the field house at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia early today. The wooden structure built in 1913 valued at 6500 dollars burned quickly as no nearby fire plugs hindered the local department. Insurance partly covered the loss.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Washington’ and Lee University
Advocates Push Quick Vote on Veterans Loan Bill
The Senate moved to begin consideration and urged a vote before night. Senators Couzens and Harrison pressed for swift action to send the measure to President Hoover, whose veto is expected. Senator Reed blocked Harrison’s plan to limit debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Couzens
Michigan
Harrison
Mississippi
Hover
Reed
Republian
Pennsylvania
Bandits Loot Kansas Bank in Cedarville Heist
Two men blew open the Citizens National Bank in Cedarville Kansas and fled with 7100 dollars in cash about 16000 dollars in bonds and an unknown amount of notes after disabling town communications. They kidnapped railroad workers A C Crossland and Carl Osborne and forced them to help arrange the break in and haul the loot to the town edge before releasing them.
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Associated Press
Cedarville
Kan
Citizens National Bank
A. C. Crossland
Missouri-Pacific
Carl Osborne
Santa Fe
Death summons Mr Suddith at home in county
Harry L. Suddith 81 a Fredericks County resident died at his home two miles east of Stephens City after four months illness. He served as rural mail carrier for years and was a Fairview Church trustee. Surviving: widow Turessa, daughter Mrs Wise Kitchen, three sons Dewitt J Suddith J Willis Suddith and BE M Suddith, 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral 2 PM Monday at Fairview Church with interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.
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Stephens City
Harry L. Suddith
Frederick County
Mrith
Warrenton
Madison County
Fredericks County
Turessa Tucker Willis
Wise Kitchen
Dewitt Suddith
Roanoke
BE. M. Suddith
San Antonio
Tex
J. Willis Suddith
Boyce
Ernest Marvinth
Suddith
Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Fairview
Fairview Church
Wiseing
Weere
Tesiden
Pallbearers
J. Orndorff
L. J
Wadesville
William Vorous
Berryville
Jacob Garver
John Lee
White Post
Clint Shiley
Winston Pyne
Millwood
Designer of a Mystery Glider Dies In Crash
Emry Davis, 74, designer of a mystery glider, died when his tan dem monoplane crashed at Roosevelt Field New York after his ship first lifted off. Co pilot Carl Nelson was lightly injured as the glider nose-dived from about 50 feet while being towed by an automobile. Davis had refused to reveal details of the craft.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Emry Davis
Carl Nelson
Davis
Senate panel backs Smoot bill for veterans hospital funds
The Senate finance committee reported favorably the Smoot bill authorizing a lump sum appropriation of 20,877,000 dollars for construction of additional veterans hospital facilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Veterans’ Hospital
Pilot and Student Flier Killed in Training Crash
Pensacola Florida February 19 Lieutenant Paul B Thompson the pilot and Andrew Herman Miozik student flier were killed instantly when their land training plane spun at low altitude and crashed just outside the city near the naval training station.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Paul B. Thompson
Andrew Herman Miozik
Naval Training Station
Campbell Made Knight By King
London reports Captain Maleqinr Campbell, returning home after a new United States automobile speed record, has been knighted by King George. The ceremony follows Campbell's decisive record assent and royal recognition of his speed achievements.
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Associated Press
London
Maleqinr- Campbell
United States
King George
Eti Ene
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County Administration
Kiwanis OF
U. S
Gan Club
U.S. Midshipmen
Virgin's
Byrd Pole Base
B. & C. Bread
Packard Auto
Frank Buckley
John S. Sloat
Haldeman
Joseph Hodgsoff
Jesus
Smith Brothers
North River Mills
W. Va
Order of Red Men
Bora
Albert Stinert Smith
C. I. Brumback
Luther Pannett
John M. Fishpan
Miller Jett
Miley Pannett
W. & &L. University
MR. Suddith
County
Veterans’ Hospitals
Campbell
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