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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

Page

6

Bay and Cape Named for Heroes of Navy

New York January 9 radio message reports that Floyd Bennett Harbor and Commander John Rodgers Cape are named near the harbor entrance in honor of the two naval heroes. Bennett died during a Bremen test flight and rests in Arlington Cemetery. Rodgers died when his plane crashed in the Delaware River.

The Associated Press New York Byrd South Pole New Times St. Louis Post Bay of Floyd Arlington Mett Ore Byrd Lex America Bennett Arlington Cemetery Washingon Congressional ‘Me Ethene John Rodgers PN-9 Navy California Hawaii Rodgers Crewee Delaware River

Special Commissioners Sale of Winchester and Western Railroad

Special Commissioners announce a public sale of the Winchester and Western Railroad and all its real and personal property in Frederick County Virginia and Hampshire County West Virginia by decree of the District of West Virginia. The sale, conducted by receivers, will occur at the Romney Court House on Saturday January 26 1929 at 2 30 pm with bids secured by cash receipts and Receivers Certificates.

West Virginia Elkins William Ls Sherman Romney Hampshire Winchester & Western Company Frederick County Virginia Fourth Shell Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Western Railroad Recorder of Frederick Winchester & Ita Winchester & Strasburg Hampty Wardensville W. Va Court of the United States R & Western Rail 8 Pub County Oth Hardy Counties Winchester County Western Railroad Company Shire Hardy BEDE Oslo Bendindiver C. Nadenbousch

Detroit's Money Market Oldest District in City

Detroit's financial district along Griswold Street traces its origins to 1701 and Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. The Penobscot and Union Trust buildings rise toward the sky, while the Detroit Stock Exchange, founded in 1907 as the Detroit Brokers' Association, expanded into a formal exchange by 1914 after moving between several buildings.

Detroit Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac Griswold Street Penobscot and Union Trust Detroit Stock Exchange Exchange Detroit Brokers’ Association New York Stock Exchange

Separate Trials Ordered in Pow Wow Slaying Case

The court set separate trials for Blymyer and two alleged accomplices in the slaying of Rehmayer tied to pow wow beliefs. W G Hess aged 18 and John Curry were named as co defendants with Blymyer and Wilbur Hess testified for the defense explaining alleged hexes and talismans. Blymyer testified calmly on his own behalf as lawyer Herbert Cohen pressed for trial details.

Blymyer Rehmayer W. G. Hess John Curry Milton G. Hess Wilbur Rehmyer Hexer Wilbur Hess Herbert B. Cohen

Court grants appeal for new trial in Blymyer case

Judge grants Blymyer a new trial after a request filed in court. Sentence delayed pending disposition of the appeal. Jury previously found Blymyer sane and guilty of first degree murder with possible penalties including execution or life imprisonment. He faces transfer to Eastern Penitentiary if appeal fails.

Pennsylvania Blymyer Eastern Penitentiary Philadelphia

Public Sale of Real Estate and Lighting Plant in Winchester

Trustees announce a select public auction on January 12 1929 at 11 00 AM at the Winchester county courthouse front door. The sale includes a two acre tract near Winchester and a modern Delco lighting system. Terms vary by sale as a whole or separate. cash or deferred payments with interest, bonds secured by deed of trust and insurance.

Winchester Virginia Berryville R. G. Vance J. H. Lockhart

Byrd’s Message From Remote Seas Detours Civilization

Commander Byrd writes of leaving civilization behind aboard an expedition ship amid icebergs and penguins. The Detroit Free Press prints his optimistic note praising solitude away from thugs gunmen reckless drivers and cheap politicians while at sea.

Byrd Detroit Free Press

Radio Schedule Fragments Across Cities

A jumbled OCR list shows radio station frequencies and program blocks across Newark New York Chicago Louisville Nashville and more. Entries include music hour features sports broadcasts news and orchestral concerts with times and program names.

Newark Barnijo Bert Dyrell Merrymakers Air Ys Little Symphony

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