Senate Repeals Robertson Act In Vote
Richmond February 26 The Senate repealed the Robertson act by a 29 to 4 vote after a heated debate. Opponents led by Senator Jefferies of Mecklenburg failed to stop the measure. The House referred George’s eminent domain proposal to a committee after opposition over land compensation issues. The fertilizer labeling bill passed 74 to 1 to require labeling of commercial fertilizers sold in Virginia.
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Jefferies
Mecklenburg
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Noell
T. . George
Stuart
Johnson
Isle of Wight
George
Gordon
Louisa
Price
Richmoni
Courts, of Justice
Virginia
House
Barron
Norfolk
Elderly resident tried for cruelty to cattle amid winter
In Stephens City a man was tried for cruelty to animals for starving cows and calves. Witnesses testified the stock were emaciated kept in open conditions with little bedding during cold weather. The court ordered half the herd sold to fund feeding the remainder, unless the defendant pays for fodder.
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Jadi “Ta
Magraion
Robt. M. Ward
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Rust
Pannett
Remy
Weather outlook predicts rains across mids and north week
Washington February 27 Weather bureau forecasts for the week ahead call for light rains in the North and Middle Atlantic regions at midweek and toward week end. Rain or snow is expected in the North Atlantic states around Tuesday with a general period of rain or snow later, starting warmer then turning colder.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Minstrel Cast Practices Set At Empire Theatre
The Girls Athletic Association minstrel troupe will meet at 6 o clock on Monday and Tuesday afternoon at the Empire Theatre for rehearsals. The performance is planned for next Thursday, March 4, with punctual attendance stressed for the cast.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Empire Theatre
the Empire
Singmaster Dead at Gettysburg After Stroke
Gettysburg Pa Feb 27 The Rev Dr J A Singmaster 73 president of the Lutheran Theological Seminary and a leading figure in the United Lutheran Church died from a stroke suffered last Monday He did not regain consciousness and is survived by five children Caroline Hoopes of West Chester Pa married him in 1877 and his death ends a major era in church merger work.
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Gettysburg
J.a.singmaster
Lutheran ‘Theological Semiary
United Lutheran church_in America
Singmaster
General‘ Synod
Othe Luthéran
Lutheran Arch
America
Iss Caroline Hoopes
West Chest
Dempsey To Train In Carolina Despite Reports
A February report from Hendersonville states that a group of real estate men announced plans regarding boxing champion Jack Dempsey training in the Carolina area. The Associated Press notes local interest and confirms no final arrangements.
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Associated Press
Tendersonville
D.C
Ig Formas
Publisher's Wife Found Dead in Baltimore Hotel
Mrs Laura Nelson Kirkwood wife of the Kansas City Star publisher was found dead in her room at the Hotel Belvedere Baltimore the death attributed to heart disease. She was daughter of William Rockhill Nelson and publisher of the Kansas City Times. She had gone to Baltimore for medical treatment and was trustee for the Nelson estate.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Laura Nelson Kirkwood
The
Kansas City Star
Hotel Belvedere
Baltimore
Star Today
Kirkwood
William Rockhill Nelson
Kansas City Times
Kirkwoo
Boot Money Is Payable When Due
Milton Wymer of Warren county faced a warrant for $7 from Magnus Leach of Ninevah. Wymer had traded horses and agreed to give Leach 37 to boot. He refused payment claiming no law in horse trades. Justice Tavenner ruled there is law in any contract including horse trades, awarding $7 plus costs.
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Magnus Leach
Ninevah
Warren County
Milt
Leach
Tavenner
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Gothan Limited Sideswipes Freight Near Altoona
The Gothan Limited, an eastbound Pennsylvania train from Chicago to New York, sideswiped a derailed freight five miles east of Altoona Pennsylvania this afternoon. The event disrupted service and injured several aboard the passenger train.
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Associated Press
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Chicago
New York
Here
Wheat Prices Fall Amid Uplift in Chicago Market
Wheat prices eased this week in Chicago as forecast domestic crop prospects improved and European demand waned. May futures slipped while corn rose slightly and oats and provisions fell, with traders reacting to a proposed amendment to the grain futures act and signals of dwindling farm reserves.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Bear drives feature market as week closes
New York news notes a bear drive against foundations company stock that collapsed 21 points as part of a broader bear attack on vulnerable specialties after yesterday's sharp break. Traders faced margin calls. railroad shares showed excellent earnings helping limit losses. total day sales around 950000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Foundations Company
Stillman Divorce Petition Discontinued In Court
In Poughkeepsie New York on February 27 1925 the divorce petition of Anne VII Stillman against James A Stillman was discontinued by court order based on a stipulation signed by both parties. Justice Morschauser commented hoping this is the last echo of the affair.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Anne VII. Stillman
James A. Stillman
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Stillman
Baby Guy
Potomac River Recedes in Cumberland Area
The Potomac River at Wills Creek stood about three feet above normal last night, down more than one foot from the swollen conditions earlier in the week. Winter normal is two feet, summer about one seventh of the dam.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Potomac River
Wills Creek
Winchester Bowler Team Falls to Martinsburgers in Narrow Loss
Winchester bowler squad lost to Martinsburg on Thursday night in Martinsburg with a 1306 to 1232 score. Winchester was represented by Smith Newlin Boone Frank and Hotte.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Smith, Newlin
Boone
Frank
Hotte
1925 Ford Roadster for sale in Winchester area
Used 1925 Ford roadster in rough condition priced to sell. Winchester Credit Corp advertises the listing with a quick sale cue and contact details in the local classified section.
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Hell
Winchester Credit Corp
Winchester Postmaster Candidates Named by Civil Service Commission
The U S Civil Service Commission certified three candidates for postmaster of Winchester Virginia: Harry M. Sartelle, Harry C. Stouffer and Roland C. Ryan. The postmaster in Winchester is expected to be appointed soon following the vacancy caused by the death of Hunter N. Kern in August 1924.
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Harry Sartelle
Harry Stouffer
Roland Ryan
Civil Service
Commission
Hunter N. Kern
Windhactar
Associated Press
Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Winchester
Harry M. Sartelle
Harry C. Stouffer
Roland C. Ryan
Star Today
Kern
Post Office Department
Elizabeth Kern
Mias
Miss Kern to Become Winchester Postmaster in First Class Office
The Associated Press reports Miss Elizabeth Kern is poised to be named postmaster of Winchester filling the first class office after the late Hunter N. Kern and a drawn process. The Civil Service Commission certified candidates but political leaders disputed selection, with Miss Kern reportedly accepting the nomination and prior family service noted.
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John. A
Messrs
Ryan
Cather
Uffer
Kern
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Department
John A. Kern
Civil Service Commission
Winchester
United States
Miss Kern
Bentley Kern
McKinley
Roosevelta
Taft
J. W. Sibert
Wilson
Hunter N. Kern
Harding
Bumber
Bandits Dispute Loot Split After Dairy Heist
Baltimore investigators say Richard Whittemore led the Western Maryland Dairy Company robbery with a Pittsburgh gunman handling the assault. The gang allegedly split a $16,000 haul unevenly, with fear keeping others from speaking. Detectives raided Poplar Hill estate seeking Whittemore but found only Herbert Frear living there.
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Baltimore
Baltimore News
Richard Rees Whittemore
Western Maryland Dairy Company
Whittemore
Pittsburgh
Payena Bertin
Dunn
Lian
Poplar Hillis
Boston Frear
Herbert Frear
Resolution by Order of Moose in Beverley
A Loyal Order of Moose notice from Beverley reports a resolution to publish the order and send copies, mourning the death of Brother Jores Shaw with prayers for his widow. The committee conveys faith, loyalty to God country and each other, and urges assistance to the widow while urging patience and spiritual strength.
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Beverley
W. F. Baker
G. Nace
H. ¢. McCauley
C. C. Gough
Dabney
Harrison
God
Jores
Shaw
Aeain
Earth
Heaven
Loyal Order of Moose
Four Good Mothers and Their Four Daughters at Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran announces Sunday services with a 7 30 p m evening sermon by Dr Freed on the subject Four Good Mothers and Their Four Bad Daughters. Morning service at 11 00, Sunday school at 9 30, Luther League at 6 45. G A A minstrel tickets on sale March 4 chaired by Mrs Hoshour. Coleman Dunn recovering from grippe.
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Freed
Luther League
Appropriation Bills In Senate Amid House Hearings
The Senate handles appropriation bills while the House continues hearings. Army and Navy committees in the House vote on the bill seeking settlement of railroad labor disputes.
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The
Associated Press
Senate
House
Army and Navy
Park Campaign Gets Underway With Urgent Fund Drive
Governor Byrd urges Shenandoah National Park Association committees in Frederick and Winchester to push a fundraising drive started Friday to raise 1.2 million by April 1 for Virginia's national park area. Subscriptions total 300,000. state aid could reach about 200,000, with 2.5 million needed for the entire surveyed area.
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Winchester
Shenandoah National Park Association
Harry F. Byrd
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Park Association
Byrd
Richmond
Virginia
National Park Area
Southern Appalachian National Park Commission
Congress
Piedmont
Willis
General Assembly
Maryland Man Weds West Virginia Woman Here
A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Court to Milford B. Chariton of Williamsport Maryland and Mrs Jane Britner of Falling Waters West Virginia. They married yesterday afternoon at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage by Rev J Luther Neff.
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Milford B. Chariton
Williamsport
Jane Britner
Falling Waters
W. Va
Chariton
James Pearl
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Luther Neff
Hoffman Ready To Appeal Blasphemy Case
In Brockton Massachusetts Harry Hoffman for the defense in the Bimba blasphemy trial said he is ready to appeal to a higher court. He asserted evidence failed to prove Bimba urged overthrow of the United States government and emphasized a constitutional right to deny belief in God. He analyzed testimony from the January 26 Lithuanian National Hall speech.
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Associated Press
Brockton
Mass
Harry Hoffman
Bimba
United States
Hoffman
Miss Hester Richard Dies at 22 in Mountain Falls
Miss Hester Richard daughter of Elias Richard died yesterday at her Mountain Falls home at age 22 from influenza. She is survived by her father Melvin Richard four sisters Mrs Paul Glynn Jeanette Lilian and Clark Richard and by an aunt Mollie Richard who cared for her since her mother Elizabeth Richard died. The funeral will be held at her aunt’s home.
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Elias Richard
Mountain Falls
Miss Richard
Melvin Richard
Paul P. Glynn
Clark Richard
Washington
Jeanette
Lil-ian Richard
Mollie Richard
Elizabeth Richard
Pees
Au Ser Teehee
Norfolk drives park fund as Glass urges action
Senator Carter Glass and Maj. W A Wiech spoke at Norfolk mass meeting pledging over half of the Shenandoah National Park fund. Norfolk aims for 100000 dollars with 35000 reported. Richmond and other areas announce large starts as statewide drive to raise 2500000 for Blue Ridge National Park continues. Four killed in Rochester auto crash reported in brief.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Shenandoah — National Park Purchase Fund
Carter Glass
W. A. Wiech
Elkton
Mittee
Fern Mat Bothucinello
Fern Hill
Blie
Unty OF Man
Sudfencs
Kern Hill
Harrisonburg
Yeater
Blue Ridge National Park
Howard J. Benchoff
Shenandoah National Park Commission
Thomas
Southgate
Have You Seen the Light? Six Room Building for Rent
Classified ad notes a six room building on S Main suitable for dwelling or business. Also lists G M House for rent and instructions to apply at 228 st.
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G. M
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