Power Survey at Harpers Ferry Eyes Year Study
The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers near Harpers Ferry West Virginia are the focus of a year long survey by the Peto River Corporation formed by Cleveland interests. Led by James R. Gloyd the team will map terrain soundings and river data to assess feasibility of power development with results expected in sixty to ninety days, not yet considering dam sites.
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Potomac
Shenandoah
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Washington County
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Peto River Corporation
Ohio
Cleveland
James R. Gloyd
Omee
Gipya
Hailaby
tae-Gleveland
Washington
Timore
Jefferson
Gloyd
Shepherdstown
Norris
Congress
Great Falls
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington, D. C
Antietam
Two Winchester Girls Arrested in Baltimore Getway
Bertha R. Kline 17 and Helen 18 from Winchester Virginia ran away seeking work and brighter lights. They attempted to travel through Maryland, owed a taxi fare of five dollars, and were jailed after arriving in Baltimore. They were committed to the House of the Good Shepherd for a week while authorities contact relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha R. Kline
Helen
Winchseter Va
Bertha
August Dobson
George F. Moore
Moore
Pelice
Ellicott City
Dobson
John Mintiens
Winchseter
Hagerstown
Frederick
Lcott City
Baltimore
Cadden
House of the Shepherd
Protest Planned by U S Catholics over Mexican School Closures
Washington plans a March 7 protest at a local theater led by the Knights of Columbus to condemn Mexican government stance on religious schools and clergy. El Paso reports four Juarez schools closed by Chihuahua City orders affecting 800+ pupils with no disorder noted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Knights of Columbus of
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Lydia Pattison Institute
Baptist School of the Frontier
Ohao Academy
Academy and Orphanage of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Mrs. Coolidge Returns To Standing After Illness
In Washington on Feb 25 Mrs. Coolidge was up and around the White House today after two days confined to bed with a cold.
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Associated Press
Washington
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
Six room building available for rent on S Main Street. Suitable for dwelling or business use. Apply 4-1p-tf) GM Hansbrough. Peoples Drugs plc’s Drug Store.
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S. Main St
Hansbrough
Peoples
Drugs PLC
Have You Seen the Light
A brief item notes a query about recognizing illumination or insight, framed in a terse, period-era tone. It lacks identifiable people, organizations, or locations from the readable text.
General Manager Worthington Dies in Martinsburg
George L. Worthington 50, general manager of American Hotels Corporation, died in Martinsburg after a brief illness. He came to oversee the Shenandoah hotel opening and was joined by his wife Marie McDermott of Albany, N Y, at his bedside. Born in Buffalo, he worked with hotels in New York City Harrisburg Altoona York and Akron.
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George L. Worthington
New York
Martinsburg
Associated Press
W. Va
American Hotels Corporation
Worthington
Shenandoah
Mim
East
Buffalo
N. Y
New York City
Harrisburg
Altoona
York
Akron
Marie McDermott
Albany
Worthington Dies After Shenandoah Opening Strain
Winchester reports the death of Worthington at 3 AM in the Hotel Shenandoah Martinsburg following a relapse after concerns over his health during the Shenandoah opening. He was general manager of the American Hotels Corporation and traveled constantly overseeing dozens of properties. Frank Gregson, manager of the George Washington, was with him at his death.
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Worthington
Mr. Worthington
American Hotels Corporation
Frank Gregson
The
George Washington
Bootleg King of Broadway Charged With Tax Fraud
Emmanuel H. Kessler known as the bootleg king of Broadway was arrested on a warrant accusing him of defrauding the government of more than 1.56 million dollars in 1922 income tax. He is held on 7500 dollars bail awaiting action by a federal grand jury. The warrant followed an investigation by the U S district attorney and the internal revenue service. Kessler had just been released from a federal penitentiary in Atlanta after 20 months of a two year sentence for prohibition violations.
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Associated Press
New York
Emmanual H
Mannie
Kessler
Broadway
United States
Buckner
Hugh McQuillen
Intelligence Bureau
Internal Reventvue Department
Federal
Atlanta
Two More Deaths May Be Charged To Sniper At Omaha
Omaha dispatch reports Lewis Clark alias Frank Carter may face charges for two additional slayings tied to the Sioux City shootings. Police linked shells from the scene to the Omaha killing spree as Clark confessed to killing William McDevitt and Dr. Searls to finance robberies. Clark Bicevit pled guilty and waived a preliminary hearing on first degree murder and murder while attempting to rob charges.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Nebr
Lewis Clark
Frank Carter
Sioux City
Iowa
Clark
William McDevitt
Dr. Searls
Clark Bicevit
Tae Thedete -Court
Educational convention concludes today
Legislative action continues as Congress debates a railroad labor bill while Senate resumes discussions on an aluminum inquiry. House naval and military committees hear testimony on service-related bills.
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House
Senate
Naval
Military
Cannot Collect Note Taxed When Not Listed
A litigant sued over a debt note. the note must be listed with the commissioner of revenue for taxation. The court heard that failure to list makes the note uncollectible. the holder may list when the assessor visits, but neglect ends in the loss of collection rights.
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Commissioner of the Revenue For Taxation
Commissioner of Revenue
T Revenue Uber
Retary
Anges
B K Shumate Dies Suddenly Of Heart Trouble
Benjamin K Shumate, part of a prominent Virginia family, died suddenly last Sunday evening near Riverton Warren County after a period of heart trouble. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his Riverton home led by Rev Clarkson of Calvary Episcopal. interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery. He was born in Clarke County to Thomas and Mary Knight Shumate and lived on the Riverton farm since 1900. Survived by his widow Clara Bowen and his brother Thomas Shumate of Clarke.
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Riverton
Warren County
Benjamin.k. Shumaté
Virginia
Clarkson
Calvary Episcopal Church of
Front Royal
Prospect Hill
Mr. Shumate
Clarke County
Thomas and
Mary Knight Shumate
Thomas Shumate
Shumate
Montana
Clara Bowen
Clarke
George Manuel Senior Dies After Illness
Jesse C. Manuel longtime respected resident died at 1 pm yesterday at his son George JF Manuel's home 548 North Kent Street. Death due to complications. Funeral at Shiloh Baptist Church North Kent Street Friday at 2 30 pm with interment in Orrick Cemetery.
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Jesse C. Manuel
George JF. Manuel
North Kent Street
Shiloh Baptist Church
Orrick
Radio set display at 14 N Main St
Demonstration of Atwater Kent or RCA radio sets shown at our store. Northern Virginia Power Co. ad on page. House for rent at 22 S Alain 4225-1 peat. Church of Christ notice on 8th page.
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Atwater- Kent
Sore
N. Main St
Northern’ Virginia Power Co
Alain
Church of Christ Adv
Byrd tax plan passes Senate amid broad Virginia reforms
Virginia Senate approves the Byrd tax commission plan and the Keezell bill while the House backs resolutions. House action includes electing school division superintendents, enlarging the Highway Commission, and debating abutting property taxes for street improvements.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Senate
Byrd Tax Commission
House
State Board of Education
Wright
Esse
Byra Ate Tax Commission
Buchianan
Marion
Spoi
Virginia
Yorktown
World Forum of Freedom
Vell
Williamsburg
General Assembly
Col
Claude Crozet
Highway Commission
Fifth District
Tuck
Halifax
Tornado Disaster Across Arkansas Mississippi River
Tornadoes struck southern Chicot county near Lake Village and across the Mississippi River injuring and killing residents. At Lake Village area four died including three whites and one Black. In Greenville Mississippi several buildings, barns and tenant houses were wrecked, with injuries and one severe wound among additional victims.
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Associated Press
Pine Blufy
Ark
Lake Village
Chicot County
Bouff
Jennie
Lake Vilage
Great River
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Arkansas
Lake Ye
Greenville
Iss
Misaeli
Greenwood
D. C. Hill
Sidon
Virginia House Voters Split On Property Assessment Amendment
Richmond representatives backed the amendment to allow rural areas with dense populations to assess abutting property owners for sidewalk and sewer work. The measure, tied to Arlington County, passed 62 to 18 on reconsideration after a prior defeat, and now goes to the people awaiting Senate approval and a Winchester petition opposing the change.
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House of
For &T
Bear
Roanok
J. Vaughan Gary
House
Richmond
James P. Jones
Albert C. Boschen
E. C. Forkes
Jones
Folkes
Virginia
Richard L. Brewer
Arlington
Senate
Winchester
Miss Wills Advances Toward Gold Cup in Monte Carlo
Miss Helen Wills defeated Miss Lilly Cadle 6-0 6-1 to reach the Monte Carlo tournament semi finals and close in on the Duke of Connaughts gold cup.
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Miss Wills
Associated Press
Monte Carlo
Helen Wills
Duke of Connaught
Lilly Cadle
Land
Stata
Roanoke Drives Virginia Toward Shenandoah National Park
Earle Lutz reports Roanoke Lynchburg and nearby counties mobilize for a state-wide drive starting Friday to back Shenandoah National Park. Leaders project strong regional quotas, with Roanoke and surrounding areas among the largest allocations as officials foresee big tourist impact and new dollars for the Old Dominion.
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Earle Lutz
Roanoke
Piedmont
Virginias
Shenanderah National Park
Old Dominion
Lynchburg
Ontgomoeyy
Pula
Virginia
Mississippi
T. Ay National Park
Tidewater
Igkest
Sik
R. H. Angell
Richard Hancock
Ly Lomys
J. Pf. Wood
County Couples Obtain Licenses in Frederick County
The Frederick county clerk issued marriage licenses to Boyd Sale 18 son of PF W Sale and Elsie Swartz 22 daughter of Walter Swartz from the western part of the county. Loring Barr son of Charles Barr farmer and Ethel L Anderson 17 daughter of Carl Anderson from Trotie in this county also received licenses.
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Frederick County
Boyd Sale
PF. W. Sale
Elsie Swartz
Walter Swartz
Loring Barr
Charles Barr
Ethel L. Anderson
Carl Anderson
Trotie
Antwerp Credit Fondier Bank Fails With 20 Million Liabilities
Bank suspension of payment reported in Brussels as Credit Fondier of Antwerp with 10 million francs capital and 100 tranches faces liabilities of 20 million francs. Savings bank operations amount to 10 million francs. Loss mainly hits small depositors. two other banks may be involved. Also listed is a rental notice for Store room at 310 3 Main St.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Credit Fondier of
Antwerp
Savings Bank Department
Reward Offered for Stolen Household Items and Chickens
A note advertises a $100 reward for return of an entire household including goods and chickens. The message is signed by Mrs. Norval Wathey and mentions Saturday for collection or contact details.
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Norval. Wathey
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U.S
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American Chain
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B. K. Shumate
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Byrd Tax Board
House Appropriations Committee
Fuller
Pei
Arlington County
Rodgers
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Brewer
Suffolk
Alexandria
Big River
Bill
Sory
Spirit of Co-Operation
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Roanoke Chamber of Commerce
Moomaw
Main St
S.T. Newlin
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