Writ of Habeas Corpus Dismissed in District Court
Senate held Robert W. Stewart briefly before DC court dismissed his habeas corpus plea. Bond posted, 40 days to perfect appeal. court ruled his refusal to testify on Liberty bonds frivolous. Blackmer received 750000 in profits from Continental Trading Company deal per Teapot Dome committee witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Justice Gailey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Stewart
Court of Appeals
Continental Trading Company
Blackmer
M. Blackmer
Sinclair Oil
Karl €. Schuyler
Denver
Schuyler
Midwest Refining Company
Church Women Plan World Day of Prayer Union Service
The World Day of Prayer union service titled Breaking Down Barriers will be held Friday at 3 pm in United Brethren Church. Mrs Randolph Shields will speak on China, followed by a talk on Breaking Down Barriers by Mrs E T Clark and a discussion led by Mrs J Luther Neff. The program is organized by the local Council of Church Women in cooperation with national missionary groups and welcomes all community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Randolph Shields
Shields
China
E. T. Clark
J. Luther Neff
Council of Church Women
Federation of Women’s Boards of Foreign Missions of North America
Council of Women For Home Missions
Missionary Women of
Earthquakes Damage Jerusalem and Surrounding Areas
Two shocks were felt in Jerusalem and Palestine with the first at 30 A.M. and a stronger one at 7 P.M. The tremors cracked walls at the Hebrew University on Mount Stopus and damaged the Allenby Bridge across the Jordan, halting traffic. No casualties reported.
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iBy Jewish Telegraph Agency
Jerusalem
Palestine
Jericho
Tellazia
Hebrew University
Mount Stopus
Allenby
Jordan
Anonymous letter writer confesses fatal fire of governess
An unknown author in Newark sent a letter to police admitting he burned Miss Margaret Brown to death after she refused marriage to a poor man. He claimed to be a doctor in training, enclosed $1500 and two $1,000 bonds, one identified as hers, and described the attack and arson.
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Associated Press
Bernardsville
N. J
Margaret Brown
New York
Newark News
Huff
Hoff
Newark
Miss Brown
Handley High joint concert promises large turnout
Handley High School band and orchestra present a joint concert at Handley Auditorium tomorrow night. Tickets are general admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with proceeds to pay a debt on band instruments. The program features solos from violin cornet xylophone and sousaphone and the comic piece The Village Band.
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Handley High School
Handley Auditorium
Captain Newberry to face trial on false pretense charges
City Sergeant C Lee Barrs heads to State Convict Road Camp No 16 to extradite Captain J Newberry the so called army flyer accused of bilking Bristol Virginia locals and Loudoun Street merchants of cash and goods by posing as an ex serviceman with plans for a July Fourth aerial show. He faces charges after a Texas arrest and Virginia warrants await him on his return.
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C. Lee Barrs
State
No. 16
J. Newberry
Bristol
Winchester
American Legion
Newberry
Cameron Street
Legion Post
Texas
State of Texas
Ft. B. Rogers
Loudoun Street
R Awd
King of Kings Sings as Marchetti Conducts Empire Show
Cecil B. DeMille's King of Kings at the Empire Theatre draws praise for its orchestral score by Attilio Marchetti. The Italian conductor, a veteran, interprets scenes to match the producer's vision and brings thundering ensembles and expressive solos.
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Cecil B. de Mille
Empire Theatre
Attilio F. Marchetti
New York
de Mille
Marchetti
Bologna
Giuseppe Martucci
Sacia di Lammermoor
United States
Cleofonte Campanini
Chicago Opera Company
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Leopold Stokowsky
New York Philharmonic
Metropolitan Opera House
Shah
WEA
Friendship’s Annual Sermon at Grace Lutheran Church
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its annual sermon at Grace Lutheran Church Sunday night at 7 40. Members meet at the hall at 7 and march in a body. A special musical program is planned and all members are urged to attend.
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Lutheran Church
Friendship Fire Company
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran
Hoover Pledges Support for Dry Amendment
Washington February 23 Secretary Hoover running for president pledges support for prohibition amendment in response to a Borah questionnaire. He says officeholders must uphold laws and notes the social and economic aims of the dry cause. Also mentions local charity event and Boy Scouts minstrels benefit in Winchester with details on Scout Oath Law and call for public support.
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Hoover
Dry Amendment
Boy Scouts
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Borah
Idaho
Ohio
Colonial ‘Theatre
Winchester
Fords Chevs Essexs Available At Local Garage Sale
Three late models of each brand in perfect paint tires and motors offered by George Washington Garage at 60 N Main St Winchester. Demonstration without obligation. Phone 60. 2-23-1p-31
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Gbhorge
Washington
Main St
Winchester
Cathers sale announces 10 milk cows for February 24
Thos. D. Cathers sale set for February 24 listing 10 good milk cows. Auction at the farm with inspection before sale and terms to be announced. Local notices provide brief sale details and contact for more information.
Thos. D. Cather Sale Set for February 24
A local notice announces Thos. D. Cather's sale scheduled for February 24 at 10 o clock. The listing mentions 10 good milk cows and reflects farm auction details from the period.
Jury to Decide If Gas Ignites From Lit Cigar
A Frederick County Circuit Court trial revolves around whether gasoline can ignite from a lit cigar. Frank J. Mueller sues Andrew Bell for 2087 dollars damages claiming Bell’s lit cigar ignited gasoline at a Rosslyn filling station, burning Mueller’s hand, foot, and face. The defense contends ignition requires flame or intense heat. Bell asserts fumes from a spill and exhaust caused the fire.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Williams
Frank J. Mueller
Rosslyn
Arlington County
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Mueller
M. L. Walton
Woodstock
Jas. P. Reardon
Bell
Reardon
James
Mr. Reardon
Mr. Bell
Washington
High Court may not hear Cedar Rust cases
Supreme Court upheld Virginia cedar rust law in Julia V. Miller et al. against the state entomologist, suggesting future cedar rust cases from Shenandoah Valley may not reach the high court. The Steck act allows removing red cedars near apple orchards to prevent rust. the decision notes a public interest in protecting orchards over individual cedar owners.
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United States Supreme Court
Julia V. Miller
Shenandoah Valley
West Virginia
Virginia
House of Delegates
John M. Steck
Winchester
Steck
General Assembly
Justice Stone
Supreme Court of Appeals
Firemen's Frolic committee thanks supporters
The Firemen's Frolic committee of Winchester Virginia thanks the people and local merchants for patronage and cooperation that made the show a success. They note the staging ran smoothly, and pledge continued support to elevate Winchester on the map. February 21, 1928.
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Winchester
Stolen Maryland Road Funds Reach Forty Thousand
State road funds were stolen to the tune of 40 000 or more through employee collusion, disclosed after a meeting of John N. Mackall and Herbert R. OConor. Audit shows shortages rising from 9 009 to 40 000 43 000 with bonds expected to cover 28 000.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
John N. Mackall
State Roads Commission
Herbert R. O'Conor
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Jingle
Let us have your wash day trouble Winchester Steam Laundry cleaning and pressing. Phone 2).
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Three Die as North Carolina Hotel Fire Ravages Central
A North Carolina hotel fire in Shelby destroyed the Central Hotel killing three people, injuring several and leaving about 30 guests missing or unaccounted for. The dead include J. R. Henderson and JH H Carmichael of Charlotte and Henry Kerr, a clerk. The fire started in the linen room and forced guests to jump from upper floors. Miss Emma Frick and A B Stagg sustained injuries. No bodies were found in the debris and the cause remains undetermined.
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Associated Press
Shelby
N. C
Central Hotel
J. R. Henderson
Charlotte
JH. H. Carmichael
Henry Kerr
A.b.stagg
Epps
Emma Frick
Miss Janet Richards To Lecture On Current Politics
The Century Club with Civic League Garden Club Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy brings Miss Janet Richards to Winchester for a talk on current political events. She will discuss interviews with Mussolini at the George Washington Hotel on Tuesday February 28 at 8 30 pm tickets $1 available at Baker's drug store.
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Century Club
The
Civic League
Garden Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Winchester
Janet Richards
Miss Richards
Mussolini
Washington
Civic League warns of trees being slaughtered in Winchester
Citizens in Winchester report heads of shade trees found on sidewalks after walks or drives. The Civic League questions why trees are being harmed and urges action as towns invest in trees and parks elsewhere.
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Civic League
Keditor the Star
Winchester
Child Struck By Car Undergoes Brain Surgery
Charles McMillan eight year old son of William McMillan was struck by an automobile driven by Forrest Forney last week. He underwent brain pressure relief surgery at Memorial Hospital on Monday and remains partly conscious recognizing his parents and relatives.
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Charles McMillan
William McMillan
Forrest Forney
Memorial Hospital
Haldeman's Creamery Sale For Four Mares This Saturday
A notice invites buyers to attend at 2 p m on February 25 to purchase four good mares at personal prices from Paul M Haldeman. Spot edition.
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Haldeman's Creamery
Dodge Sedan Demonstrator Sells at Big Reduction
1928 Dodge sedan used few miles as a demonstrator with a big price cut offered by J. Howard Cather & Co. Phone or write for details.
Berryville Banker Elected President At Bankers Group Session
Two hundred bankers from the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia gathered in Harrisonburg for Group Three of the Virginia Bankers Association. They approved stop loss charges on small accounts under 650 dollars, a uniform 3 percent rate on savings, and billing for savings books on withdrawals. Alexandria won the bid for the 1920 annual convention, and Berryville’s J T L Jones was named chairman succeeding C R Caldwell.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Virginia Bankers Association
Swrite
House of Delegates
State Senate
General Assembly
C. R. Caldwell
Staunton
J. T.L. Jones
Berryville
Northern Virginia
Ing
Goeh Ie i Peoeting
Card
Caldwell
J. T. L. Jones
First National Bank of
Col. Thos. P. Beery
Yim Peemgent
the National
P. Anderson
Marshall National Bank
T. Merchant
Arlington Trust Co
George R. Geary
Mt. Jackson
Harry Davis
Manassas
Charles K. Yancey
Waynesboro
H. G. Brown
Culpeper
Merchant
Mr. Geary
P. W. Anderson
State Bankers Association
F. D. Maphis
Strasburg
M. W. Zerkel
Nokesville
M. H. Byrd
Alexandria
Red Maphis
George Washington
Maphis
Massanutten Mountains
Shenandoah Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Ben F. Wilson
J. A. Garber
Rockingham County Bankers Association
Garber
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Justice Bailey
Blackmir
Boris AR Ade
Atilio Marchetti
Italy
Morton Hartoe
Valley Pike
Essex
D. Cathers
D. Cather
Maryland
North Carolina
Paul M. Haldeman
DODGE
J. Howard Cather & CO
T. L. Jones
First National
John F. Slout
Commercial and Savings Bank of
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