Richmond Times-Dispatch backs Chalkley for governor bid
The Richmond Times-Dispatch endorses John Chalkley president of the Good Roads Association and his call for bonds for roads harbor improvements and higher taxes for schools. It urges a nonpolitical Virginia forum to seek practical state solutions and cautions about the primary system’s flaws shaping the race.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Wvoads
John Chalkey
Good Roads Association
Chalkey
Times-Dis
Hampoe
Big Stone Gap
John T. Godrick
Virsini
Chalkley
Virginia
Farmer Thomas Adams Dies After Illness in Frederick County
Thomas B. Adams, a prominent farmer and fruit grower in Gainesboro, Frederick County, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from a stroke and heart trouble after an illness since December 22. He was 56, unmarried, and left three brothers Charles T. Adams BE. Dean Adams and Walter E. Adams and three sisters Mrs. James R. Dehaven Miss Carrie L. Adams and Miss Jeve Adams. The funeral will be held at his Gainesboro residence with Rev. Linda mood assisting, then burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. Pallbearers named Clifton Emmart Clark Emmart Herman Emmart A. R. Rinker Julian Larrick Lou Larrick.
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Thomas B. Adams
Winchestermorial Hospital
Adams
Gainesboro
Mr. Adams
James Harvey
Annie Baker Adams
Frederick County
Erastus Baker
I. N. Baker
Young Adams
M. Church Lee
Charles T. Adams
BE. Dean Adams
Walter E. Adams
James. R. Dehaven
Carrie L. Adams
Jeve Adams
Tee
Lindamood
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Clifton Emmart
Clark Emmart
Herman Emmart
A. R. Rinker
Julian Larrick
Lou Larrick
Abies Irish Rose to Play Winchester January 7 8
A misprint in Saturdays Star confused Abie's Irish Rose with a mail order note. The Colonial Theatre will show the play in Winchester on January 7 and 8 with special mail order blanks provided to theatergoers to handle orders promptly.
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Colonial Theatre
Star
Abie
Winchester
After Inventory Sale of Pianos Players and Phonographs
Brawner's Music Store promotes an inventory sale on pianos players and phonographs with attractive prices and terms. A factory representative offers demonstrations to assist customers in selecting a high grade instrument.
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Brawner’s
Lost antique earring at Geo Washington Hotel reward offered
A lost onyx and gold antique earring is described as missing at the Geo Washington Hotel. A reward is offered through Star Office. The notice provides a concise call for the return of the piece and contact via the mentioned office.
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Geo. Washington Hotel
Farmers & Merchants National Bank Dividend Declared
Winchester January 1 1925 Farmers and Merchants National Bank declares a five percent capital stock dividend plus an extra one percent dividend. All checks have been mailed to stockholders. H D Fuller vice president and cashier.
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Winchester
H. D. Fuller
South End Hose Co Regular Meeting Named Elections
South End Hose Co invites members to its regular monthly meeting on Monday January 5 at 8 o clock. All officers for the coming year will be elected and a big surprise is promised for attendees. Captain H Grim signs.
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South End Hose Co
H. Grim
All Ladies Winter Coats at Cost Ad
Moling and Seal promote winter coats at cost on page seven. The advertisement highlights limited stock and wholesale pricing aimed at budget shoppers seeking value on durable outerwear for the season.
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Moling and Seal’s
Virginia Fruit Men to Meet in Winchester January 27 29
The Virginia State Horticultural Society announces its twenty-ninth annual convention will be held January 27 to 29 in Winchester at the George Washington Hotel. William P. Massey, secretary, lists programs on orchard production, packing rings, and fruit marketing. Officers include R. G. Vance as president and William P. Massey as secretary, with a large active membership supporting inspection and co operative work from last year.
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Virginia State Horticultural Society
William P. Massey
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Massey
Roanoke
Virginia
Horticultural Society
R. G. Vance
Waynesboro
C. P. McCue
Greenwood
H. M. Hoge
Lincoln
E. D. Nininger
H. L. Bonham
Chilhowie
G. 8. Ralston
Blacksburg
Floyd M. Bowman
Timberville
T. W. Woolen
Crozet
William P. Massie
Roland Lee
F. E. Merrifield
E.D. Nininger
B. C. Moomew
Fred. Robinson
A. Greene
T. J. ‘Andrews
Two Black People Are Electrocuted In North Carolina
In Raleigh on January 6 the Associated Press reports Kenneth Leak and another Black man were electrocuted in the state primary proceeding tied to a serious case. The incident follows the 7th and involves Charley Garwood, a white Lexington, North Carolina taxi driver, as part of the linked case.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Kenneth Co
John Leak
State
Amndst
Charley Garwood
Lexington
Syndicalist Sentenced to Long Term in Michigan Prison
ST JOSEPH Mich Jan 5 Charles E Rutherberg was convicted under the Michigan criminal syndicalism law and sentenced to three to ten years in state prison and fined 5000 dollars.
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Associated Press
ST. Joseph, Mich
Charles E. Rutherberg
Michigan
New Secretary A F L Named Appointed by John L Lewis
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Jan 5 Thomas Kennedy of Hazelton Pa district No 7 United Mine Workers was appointed by President John L Lewis as secretary treasurer of the Miners International Union to act atop the presidency of the American Federation of Labor. The appointment was ratified unanimously by the national executive.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Kennedy
Hazelton
United Mine Workers of America Today
John L. Lewis
William Green
Miners International Union
Americanation of Labor
Kennedy
Bench warrant issued for Gaston B Means in conspiracy case
Federal Judge Lindsay issued a bench warrant for Gaston B Means former Department of Justice agent who failed to appear for trial on charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice. Also named were his attorney Thomas B Felder and secretary Elmer W Jarnecke in New York on January 5.
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Associated Press
York
Lindsay
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Wh Ho
Thomas B. Felder
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Allies Present Identical View On Cologne Evacuation
In Berlin the British French Italian and Japanese ambassadors and the Belgian minister delivered to Chancellor Marx a joint Allied note affirming identical views on postponing the Cologne zone evacuation beyond January 10 as stipulated in the Versailles treaty.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Marx
Cologne
Abies Irish Rose dazzles theatre fans with record run
Colonial theatre secures two night engagement with matinee for Abie's Irish Rose Anne Nichols comedy that has toured nationally praising clean wholesome entertainment and sharp wit The play's success stems from relatable daily life themes and humorous racially charged dialogue rendered into heartwarming farce with broad appeal
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Anne Nichols
Abie
Colonial
New York
Miss Nichols
For Sale Two Building Lots Near Handley Schools
Two building lots for sale near Handley Schools at 15 dollars per front foot. Write B. 8. care Btar. (12-13-1p-tf)
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Handley Schools
Five Room Dwelling with Garage For Sale
Narrow 35 feet frontage and 90 feet depth property offered as a bargain at 1700 dollars. For more information apply to Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Real Estate Loans.
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Hansbrough & Carter
For Sale Truck Bed For Apples Hauls Versatile
For sale a truck bed suitable for two or two and a half ton trucks. Listed by FF. Byrd. Includes model note Ip-1-5-6t H, FF. Requesting inquiry from interested buyers.
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FF. Byrd
Janice Meredith At Empire Tonight Starts Great Week
Empire Theatre screens three attractions this week led by Cosmopolitan’s Janice Meredith which already claims top 1925 status. Next up is Married Flirts with Conrad Veidt Mae Busch and Huntly Gordon in a quadrangle tale from Mrs Paramor. The Alaskan starring Thomas Meighan opens Friday with two-day run and Saturday matinee with extras.
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Janice Meredith
Empire
Empire Theatre
Tion
Concee Eereation
Cosmopolitan
Empire Next Eat
Metro-Goldwyn
the Empire
Conrad Veel
Frederick
Mae Busch
Huntly Gordon
Eternal Quadrangle
Mrs. Paramor
Two Showings For Janice Meredith At Empire
All theatre goers are warned that the Empire will show Janice Meredith today in two screenings at 2 30 p m and 8 p m due to the film size and the Washington Orchestra providing the full original score with a ten minute intermission. The Empire also advertises The Ten Commandments as a one day spectacle and announces upcoming Belasco's Kiki and The Vanity Box in the next two weeks for two big stage treats.
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Janice Meredith
the Empire
Washington
David Belasco
Empire
Important Session of City Council Meet
The city council will convene tomorrow night at 7 30 and take up a heavy agenda. Ordinances on tax rates and city revenue disbursement are expected to be addressed.
School Board Hears Protest Over Kline Reappointment
Frederick county school board tackles a protest from taxpayers about renewing Leslie D. Kline as superintendent. Proponents say he improved efficiency and advances in the county system while opponents favor an outside candidate. The state board appoints, guided by the local board’s recommendations.
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Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
State Board of Education
County’ School Board
Rct
Kline
Hi Ae
Farmers Council Meeting Today In Washington
Delegates from the Farmers Co operative Marketing Association arrive for its annual convention in Washington. President Coolidge will welcome the delegates at the White House and Frank C Lowden will address the opening session. The executive committee opposes new federal cooperative legislation for now.
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Aederling
Zee
Ialvot Farmers Co-Operative
Coolidge
White House
Frank C. Lowden
Iinois
Association
Drivers Strike in Chicago Demands Unmet Wage Increase
CHICAGO Jan 5 Coal wagon and truck drivers began a strike, vowing fuel delivery to hospitals and orphanages only. Three thousand coal teamsters voted for the action after two weeks of failed talks seeking a $2.00 daily wage rise and merchant association employment for shovelers. The merchants offered a $1.00 daily increase and would not concede further.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Coal Teamsters Union
Merchants Association of Shovelers
Court Upholds New York Casher Laws
The Supreme Court today declared valid the casher laws of New York. The decision upheld the state court in cases involving Hy Grade Provision Company Lewis and Fox Company and Harry Satz.
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Associated Press
Washington, —An
Supreme Court
New York
Lewis and Fox Company
Harry Satz
Abies Irish Rose at Colonial Theatre Not a Road Show
The Colonial Theatre announces to inquiries that Abie's Irish Rose is not a moving picture but a first class road show. The notice clarifies the stage production status and provides audience information.
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Colonial Theatre
Abie
Chicago Loses Sanitary District Suit in Supreme Court
In Washington on January 5 the Chicago sanitary district suit failed. The Supreme Court confirmed a federal district court injunction that barred diverting more than 250000 gallons of water per minute from Lake Michigan.
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Washington
Chicago
Sanitary ‘District
Supreme Court
Federal -District Court of Chicago
Sanitary District
Community funds raise near seventeen thousand for church
A long church fundraising drive in West Cork culminated with almost $17,000 raised for a new building. Rev Dudley, George W L Hocketman, and church leaders led a series of pledges during a Sunday program. The effort, begun in 1920, aimed to elevate a growing congregation and secure completion of furnishings and the corner stone.
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West Cork
George WL
Tor
Seexes
P Ing
Methodist South
Meer
Christ Church
Clar
Grace Lutheran Oecording
Louie Clevenger
Dudley
Ion
Supe
George W. L. L. Hocktman
Gray Williamson
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Germany
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Foundation
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Woodrow Wilson
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Byiand
Dation
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Farmers’ Council
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