Elasticity in Virginia Constitution Amendments Proposed
A Virginia constitutional commission reports a conservative reform package to loosen powers of the General Assembly, expand state education control by governor appointment, and allow local option for county government forms and certain tax and bond provisions while preserving key protections. The plan favors efficiency and economy, with cautious steps toward modernizing governance and raising funds through bonds only with public approval.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Byrd
Freamen Os
Goy
Ji Gee
Maryre
R. Gray Williams
Virginia State Bar Association
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia
William Minor Life
University of Big Law School
Robert M. Hughes
William Meade Fletcher
Fletcher
Joseph H. Chitwood
Roanoke
United States
Western District of
Commission
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Agua Tawortae
Supreme Court of Appeals
Percen
Beverley Wright Improves After Car Crash in Washington
Beverley W. Wright remains hospitalized in Georgetown University Hospital after a weekend automobile crash en route to Washington. Doctors report improvements in his condition though he suffered multiple injuries including jaw fractures, rib breaks, a broken collarbone, scalp wounds, and a torn ear. Recovery is expected to require three to four weeks.
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Beverley W. Wright
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, D. C
Washington
Ralph R. Rosenberger
Lawrence O. Hollis
J.B
Beverley, Jr
West Clifford Street
Trinto
Wright
Winchester
Georgetown Univers’ Hospital
Coolidge Speech Heard Worldwide on Radio
Reports say President Coolidge's Washington Day address was heard clearly in Berlin Paris and London via short wave radio. The Berlin HES station picked it up from Schenectady on a 22 metre wavelength while Paris listeners and London amateurs reported strong reception.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Knee and Heel Bones Broken In Fall Off Scaffold
Charles Colvin, day force engineer at the C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage plant on North Cameron, was seriously injured late yesterday when a scaffold gave way and he fell to the boiler room floor. He suffered a compound fracture of the knee cap and heel bones and was rushed to Memorial Hospital where his condition remained fragile but he was holding his own today. Colvin, married with five children, resided opposite the plant on North Cameron Street.
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Charles Colvin
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
Cameron Street
Memorial Hospital
Calvin
Colvin
Robinson
Washington to Be Honored With 1932 National Birth Anniversary
President Coolidge outlines Washington as a self made man and national mind in a plan for a 1932 celebration. He credits Washington with practical leadership, stable religion, and unifying effort that shaped the Constitution and the United States.
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Coolidge
Associated Press
George Washington
Eee Lidge
Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Pitane
Auction notice for farming gear and livestock near Winchester
An auction at the gale four miles north of Winchester Virginia on February 24 offers harness machinery hogs horses and cows. C M Ebert conducts the sale with items including farm equipment and livestock cataloged for bidders.
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C. M. Ebert
Winchester
Winchester man wills bequest to hospital for Trammell Room
The estate of Wren Trammell, who died recently at Memorial Hospital, will fund about $6,000 for furnishing a room at Winchester Memorial Hospital to aid poor and deserving patients. The remainder goes to hospital trustees for best use. A codicil also directs gifts to a church, a friend, a violin, and a watch to named individuals.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Wren Trammell
Trammell
Corporation Court
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
South Brad Street
Bettie Trammell
Fannie
Nannie Spicer
Minnie Bryan
Susie Foltz
M.lage
J. C. Foltz
Annie Patterson
John Patterson
Frederick County
First Baptist Church of
Wilbert M. Graybear
Springfield
Ohio
Sadie Snider
North
Washington Street
Arnitaerin
Washington
Elks Club Charity Ball At George Washington Hotel
A large Elks Club charity ball is set for this evening at the George Washington Hotel. Tickets sold well, anticipating an attendance higher than last year, with Joh Dunn's Shenandoah Valley Serenaders providing music. The dining room is ornate with purple and white streamers and balloons, and refreshments will be served in the lobby.
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Elks’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Joh Dunn
Shenandoah Valley
Cers
George
Auction and service ads mix at local sale listing
Taxicab service advertisement lists 25c local rate and 50c for group rides with phone 260 Aulick Gibbens at 32 E. Piccadilly St. C. M. Ebert sale offers horses cows hogs and farm implements including harness with notes Reb. 24. Good stock shown in listing.
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Aulick Gibbens
E. Piccadilly St
C. M. Ebert
Valley Service Station Ad Promotes Atwater-Kent Radios
Local ad showcases Valley Service Station offering Atwater Kent radios. An emphasized feature lists model numbers 2-22 1p 31. Public notice highlights retailer and product availability with period tone.
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Valley
Atwater-Kent
Death of C. C. Hawkins Follows Sudden Illness in Frederick
Clarence O Hawkins 41 father of Highland avenue Frederick resident dies at home from acute indigestion after a day of illness. A carpenter and civic worker he helped found the Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Survived by widow Anna Lakenan sister Anna Water and brother Francis M Hawkins. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Highland Avenue Church with Rev. Joseph Duckwall. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Clarence O. Hawkins
Frederick County
Highland Avenue
Hawkins
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Lacy
Highland Avenue Pres
Charch
Co. L
Martha N. Hawkins
Chamberville
Opequon
County Court House
Winchester
Thursda
Anna Warter
Pittsburgh
Francis M. Hawkins
Philip
Crisman
Joseph §. Duckwall
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Cribbing Probed at Naval Academy Under Admiral Nalton
The Naval Academy at Annapolis faces a cribbing probe led by Admiral Nalton. Exam questions in one subject from December are under scrutiny to gauge access by midshipmen. Secretary Wilbur says moral culpability is hard to gauge and identifica tion of an instructor under suspicion has been withheld.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Admiral Nalton
Wilbur
Insane Fremont Farmer Kills Two Wounds Three Then Flees
John Marsh a farmer south of Fremont Nebraska shot and killed Anderson 50 Agnes Nelson 17 and seriously wounded Fred and Adolph Marsh his brothers and Bern Johnson his son in law He fled the scene Mamie Spaid left for Baltimore to take a new position
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Associated Press
Fremont, Neb
John Marsh
Here
Anderson
Agnes Ne
Fred
Adolph Marsh
Bern Johnson
Hudsons Arrive on Display at Auto Parts Corp
New model Hudson coaches are now on display at Auto Parts Corp on Market Street. The showroom debut signals a broader sale in the region as dealers promote the latest features and styling.
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Hudsons
Hudson
Auto ‘Parts Corp
Market St
Byrd plans privately funded polar flight to Antarctic
Commander Richard E. Byrd announced plans to fly from the south pole region in 1928 financed by private backers. He said scientific support would accompany the expedition and that wind, climate, geology, and navigation studies would be conducted during the polar night prior to departure.
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Chicago
Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
Niy
Pole
Antarctic
Fokkerth
Isaak Walt League
Porpe
Hves
Mine Conference Ends Without Wage Accord
In Miami on February 22 the joint miners and operators conference failed to reach a new wage agreement to replace the Jacksonville deal expiring March 31. The meeting adjourned sine die after a report from the subcommittee indicated no agreement on wage scales or worker demands, leading to all miners in the central bituminous field ceasing labor.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Jacksonville
Lewiskins
Will Be Loud Saturday Sale Of Desirable Brick Residence
A brick residence formerly owned by the late Silas Cleveland on No. land Avenue will be sold Saturday in front of the property. The notice calls for bidding by local residents and emphasizes the timely sale of the home.
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Silas Cleveland
No.land. Avenue
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