Ruth Snyder moved to new cell in Sing Sing death house
Mrs Ruth Snyder, awaiting execution for Albert Snyders murder, was moved to a fresh cell in the Sing Sing death house. Officials cited caution against self harm after discovering coded messages with her mother, Mrs Josephine Brown, via a washroom note.
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MIS
Ruth Ane
Associated Peon
Ossining
N. Y
Josephine Brown
Ruth Snyder
Lawes
Sing Bing Prison
Sing Sing
Carlton Collins to Manage Hotel on Capitol Hill
Carlton Collins former resident manager of the George Washington Hotel in Winchester will leave for Capitol Hill to take charge of the Hotel Continental. Edward Malcolmson of Atlantic City will succeed Collins at the George Washington Hotel. Malcolmson is a long time hotel executive and son in law of Martinsburg stock holder Brooks.
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Carlton M. Collins
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
Wasesington
Syttinen 1
North Capitol Street
D and
EH Streets
Collins
Edward Malcolmson
Traymore
Atlantic City
N. J
Lewis F. Cooper
George Washington Hotel Corporation
Malcolmson
Canada
United States
Brooks
Martinsburg
W. Va
Shenandoah Hotel
George Washington
American Hotels Corporation
New York
Leslie Kincaid
Renee Winchester
Mr. Collins
The
Shoreham
Washington
Raleigh
National Capital
Wilkie” Collins
Frederick
Charles
Leross Junction
Busin Mess
Boniface
Continental
Hawaiians Tonight and New York Revue at Empire Theatre
Vierra's organization of original Hawaiians brings two shows of An Evening In Hawaii and the feature Backstage to Empire Theatre. The program changes five times this week with Con voy and other acts on later days. Linton DeWolf Music Show to run the last three days with daily changing acts. Arthur McWatters and Grace Tyson present Fri vol Oddities and Moments Revusical in New York revue. A 20-member troupe offers three distinct revues before touring the Stanley Circuit. Special priced matinee Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierra
Empire Theatre
Hawaii
Empire
Linton DeWolf
Arthur McWatters
Grace Tyson
New York
Stanley
Tax Bill Sidetracked Until After March 15
Senate finance committee Chairman Smoot predicted the $290000 revision bill would be sidetracked until after March 15 when the year's first tax returns are due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeep
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Extra Extra The New Essex Has Arrived
Local ad notes new Essex model arrival from AUTO PARTS CO at 11 South Main Street with brief promotional hype and unclear timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Public Sale of Household Goods at 611 S Loudoun Street
The sale takes place Saturday January 14 at 1 30 P M at Miss Josephine Haney's home 611 S Loudoun Street. Items include cook stove dishes glassware furniture antique bureau side-board corner cupboard homespun counterpane chairs and other antique pieces conducted by J W Rosenberger acting as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Haney
S. Loudoun Street
J. W. Rosenberger
Actpr
Many Feared Dead After Illinois Mine Blast
An explosion at Industrial Coal Company No 18 mine near West Frankfort Illinois killed two miners Carl Jones and David McFail and left 93 others missing or trapped by smoke and dust. Rescue teams fought fire as an emergency hospital was set up. up to 1 500 people gathered outside seeking news.
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Associated Press
West Frankfort
Nil
Industrial Coal Company
Carl Jones
David McFail
George Watkins
Watkins
For Sale or Rent 280 A Mt Falls Va farm includes water
Farm offering 280 acres at Mt Falls Virginia for sale or rent with option to divide into 100 acre and 180 acre tracts. Contains good buildings and ample water, well fenced, suitable for farming hay and orchard. Contact I D Wright at 30314 E Piccadilly St Winchester Va. (19-1p-41)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Falls
I. D. Wright
E. Piccadilly St
Winchester
Man Wounded Self Likely to Recover After Shooting
David Clatterbuck of Warren county, wounded with a bullet near the heart, showed improvement at Memorial Hospital and is expected to recover. He was under arrest for allegedly stealing $500 from his uncle in Rappahannock county when he shot himself at his home. authorities plan to detain him after discharge. Two brothers, David and Harvey Clatterbuck, were charged with the theft, and deputies recovered no money yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Clatterbuck
Warren County
Memorial Hospital
Clatterbuck
Rappahannock County
Front Royal
David
Harvey Clatterbuck
William Clatterbuck
Joseph Clatterbuck
Collins
Keyser
John Delbert Orndoff Found Dead in Bank Office
John Delbert Orndoff a 48 year old former local bank cashier was found shot to death in his office at the First National Bank and Trust Company. County officials say he died by his own hand Sunday night after the bank's collapse and reorganization affected him. He was born in Center township and had a lengthy banking career with the People's Bank and later the Citizens Bank. He leaves a wife Jennie McNay and four children. services were held at Rosemont Cemetery in Rogersville.
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Edward Peer
Washington, Pa
Waynesburg
John Delbert Orndoff
Mr. Orndoff
Center Township
W. B. Orndoff
Waynesburg College
People’s Bank
Citizens Bank
Orndoff
Knights of Pythias
Country Club
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jennie McNay
Hersey Orndoff
Philadelphia
J. H. Orndoff
Oak Forest
Glen Clovis
New York City
the Creek
Torment
Rosemont
Rogersville
Funeral for William O. Zinn Draws Many Friends in Frederick
Large crowds from Frederick County attended the funeral of William Oliver Zinn who died of Bright's disease. Services were at Denmore Reformed Church with Rev. Flickinger leading and hymns sung by the choir. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with a list of pallbearers and honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
William Oliver Zinn
Bright
Denmore Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
A. M. Gluck
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. W. Jolliffe
Roy P. Duvall
Albert Robinson
Silver O’rear
Edward W. Grant
Col. H. J. Benchoff
E. H. Woore
Carson Spillman
Benjamin Crouse
J. S. Haldeman
Jack Steele
M. M. Lynch
M. P. Ebert
Charles Ebert
M. Lohr Capper
Charles Angell
Clearspring
Gross
Hull
Dover
Laura Ramey
Curling
Charles Town
H. A. Grubbs
A. L. Grubbs
Ann Kibler
W Va
George B. Zinn
Irwin H. Zinn
Stephenson
Congress Asked to Probe Central Coal Fields
A Jan 9 Associated Press report says a resolution proposes a Senate interstate commerce inquiry into soft coal in central and western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. It seeks to determine if railroads or officials conspire to depress coal labor costs and if eviction of vulnerable women and children occurred. It also asks whether strikes and industrial disputes violated constitutional rights.
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Associated P’ress
Washington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Calitoss
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
White poodle found near Kernstown
A white with light yellow male poodle has been found. Owner should contact Star Office of 41 J, Mr W A Grove of Kernstown, who is improving after an operation at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Revival Continues at John Mann Church
Revival services persist at John Mann Methodist Church led by Rev. William W. Colbert who delivered three sermons yesterday. Three new members joined the church during the service and tonight the topic is God Knocking at the Sinner s Heart as the public is invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mann Methodist Church
William W. Colbert
Virginia Drivers Urged to Buy 1928 Plates This Week
Virginia officials warn that January 15 deadline approaches for 1928 license tags. Director James M Sare notes under half of owners have secured plates and drivers with 1927 tags face arrest after January 15. Officials urge prompt purchase at 100 plus offices to avoid penalties and storage.
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Carter Wormeley
Richmond
Virginia
James M Sare
State Automobile Division
Hayes Peints
Hayes
Boyes
Mr. Hayes
American escapes bandit camp after hostage ordeal
Lyman F. Barber an American mining man from Los Angeles escaped from bandits in the mountains of the state of Mexico after overpowered guards with stones and bottles. He reached Cuernavaca then Mexico City exhausted but safe. the embassy was informed. Miss Freda Rosenmeyer departed for Baltimore for a time with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Lyman F. Barber
Los Angeles
Barber
EXTRA EXTRA in and see it
A brief note references AUTO PARTS CO at 1% South Main Street with an extra edition tease.
Farmers Union backs compulsory cattle testing plan vote posted
Stephens City Farmers Union approves compulsory tuberculin testing for Frederick county cattle. O L Grim remains president with Claude B Stickley vice president and I W Scuthern secretary treasurer. Board of directors kept. railroad loading talks continued. Dr H S Miller outlines costs and county reimbursement. 26 voting for and 2 against the proposed law. Meeting heads to February board session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Farmers’ Cooperative and Educational Union
O. L. Grim
Claude B. Stickley
I. W. Scuthern
Roanoke
The
Star
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
H. S. Miller
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Miller
Agricultural High School
Middletown
Dr Mitchell to Lecture on Sun Eclipses Friday Night
The second in a series by local schools features Dr S A Mitchell head of astronomy at the University of Virginia presenting an illustrated talk titled The Sun and Eclipses of the Sun. The free event starts Friday at 8 p m and a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. A. Mitchell
Department of
University of Virginia
Scotland
A. F. Macconochie
Douglas Freeman
News-Leader
Richmond
Swarthmore Chautaqua Association
Swarthmore
D. W. A. Kepner
Handley High School
W. A. Kepner
Ucbsiday
Little Joe's Closing Out Sale Extends Briefly
Good news for Winchester and neighboring counties as the closing out sale of Little Joe's stock continues for a short time longer. Bargains await shoppers during the extended sale period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Little Joe’s
Ford to push 1000 cars daily at Detroit plant
Henry Ford announced at Madison Square Garden that the Detroit plant will boost output to about a thousand automobiles per day this month, with the company asserting stable prices and continued prosperity. He plans a South American trip to a Ford rubber plantation on the Amazon and a summer business trip to Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Henry Ford
Madison Square Garden
South America
Ford Company
Amazon
Ireland
Ford
Detroit
Lindbergh Heads Toward Panama From San Jose
Col Charles A Lindbergh departs San Jose Costa Rica for Panama aiming to decide the route to Havana as Pan American talks loom. He notes weather improved over Managua to San Jose and mentions a possible Canal Zone landing field. The trip may take three to four hours with alternatives to Colombia or Venezuela dropped.
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Associated Presa
San Jose
Charles.a. Lindbergh
Panama
Havana
Cuba
Lindbergh
Costa Rica
South America
Charles A. Lindbergh
Cours
Panama City
Canal Zone
Colombia
Venezuela
Bogota
Caracas
Porto Rico
Lone Eagle
Managua
San Carlos
Guatemala City
Belize
British Honduras
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Carlton Collins
Capitol Hill
Geo. Washington
New York “Revue
Anu Svea
John D. Orndofe
Winchester Sand Corporation
H. B. McCormac
Rotary Club
Glass Sand Corporation
Winchester Glass Sand Corporation
Winchester Land Corporation
Congress
John Mann Church
Guy D. Bowman
William E. Bowman
Loudoun Street
Boston
Bachrach Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Freda Rosenmeyer
Baltimore
Pascom
Winchester Star
Progressive Farmer
Our Star
Farmers Union For
Mitchell
Legionnaires
Legion Building
L. L. Hockman
Col. Lindbergh
Fickling
Charlottesville
Registered Service International
Avalon Inn
the Evening Star
Advancy
Jan. Bist
E. Cecil St
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