Virginia Inauguration Opens Pollard Era Amid Rain
Governor elect John Garland Pollard was sworn in at noon in Richmond in a drizzly ceremony. Chief Justice Prentis administered the oath as Howitzers fired a nineteen gun salute from Mayo Island. The parade and inaugural events drew crowds despite the rain with Byrd and guests observing from the Capitol.
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Byrd—Pollard
Capitol
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
the Star
Associated Press
State Capitol
Richmond
John Garland
Pollard
William and Mary College
Robert R. Prentis
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Courthouse Green
Williamsburg
Hall of the
House of Delegates
Capitol Square
John Marshall
Byrd
Supreme Court of Appeals
Judge Prentis
Dr. Pollard
Mayo Island
James River
Price
Williamsburg College
Commonwealth
James H. Price
John R. Saunders
General Assembly
Capitol Hill
Gov. Pollard
Suzanne
Eee
Demand for Best Grade American Apples in England
Active demand in England for Virginia and other American apples shipped on the Antonia and Metantic at Liverpool. Cabled reports note prospects favoring first class quality. York Imperials quoted 4.32 to 7.68 dollars, other Yorks 6 to 7.20, Albemarle Poppins 8.64 to 9.60, weekly New York to British ports totals show Liverpool 10081 barrels 2258 boxes London 3739 barrels 2491 boxes Southampton 580 barrels Manchester 1133 barrels total 15553 barrels 4749 boxes.
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Virginia
Antonia
Liverpool
York
London
Southampton
Manchester
For Rent Modern 6 Room House at 423 W Leicester St
Property listing advertises a six room residence at 423 West Leicester Street for immediate possession. Broker B M Sullivan signs as the contact.
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Leicester St
Poseession
B.M. Sullivan
Virginia Grants Governor Salary Increase In New Session
The Virginia General Assembly opened with the governor’s salary rising from 5000 to 10000 dollars after Gov elect Byrd signed the measure, ensuring it takes effect for the incoming term. Debate over restoring the old House chamber and a proposal to allocate Potomac waterpower among neighboring states dominated today’s session.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
General Assembly
Byrd
John Garland Pollard
E. C. Folkes
Richmond City
Ffett
Augusta
Brewer
Suffolk
Dovell
Williamsburg
Folkes
House
Moffett
Maryland
One Thousand Korean Students Arrested After Strike
Seoul reports that 1,000 Korean students were arrested today across 13 colleges and high schools, including 250 girls and two American missionary institutions. The strike involved about 10,000 students and followed the December action linked to long standing Japanese Korean student tensions.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Korea
Mrs. Alder Dies Near Bluemont Ve
Mrs. John Alder died last night near Bluemont Virginia at an advanced age. The funeral is slated for Friday at Mér Tate home at noon with burial in Loudoun Ebenezer Cemetery.
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John Alder
Bluemont Ve
Mér Tate
Loudoun Ebeneezer Cemetery
Lambert buys Carter Hall neighbor estate in Virginia
Gerard B. Lambert of Princeton New Jersey, backer of Lindbergh, has added Carter's Neck in Gloucester county to his Virginia holdings. The estate, formerly Fairfield, features a castle like mansion and Burwell tombs, with Lambert planning lawn improvements and hopeful yacht visits up the York River.
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Gerard B. Lambert
Princeton
N. J
St. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Spirit of
St Louis
Carter Hall
Carter's Neck
Tidewater
Mr. Lambert
Princeton University
Ivy Club
Virginia
Albermarle
Lambert
Lewis. Burwell
Lucie Higginson
Spottswood
Kings Council
Jarvis
John Randolph
Roanoke
Porireit Ft
Charles Francie Adams
Atlantic Ocean
York River
Fairfield
Burwells
Scranton Man's Home Target of Bomb Bandits
The home of James Arigoni former director of public safety was dynamited in Scranton. His wife and daughter escaped injury while Arigoni was away in New York City. The blast blew off the porch with minor other damage. A slot machine vendor is under investigation in the city.
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Associated Press
Scranton
James Arigoni
Director of Public Safety
Arigoni
New York City
Ruins of Fire Flare Up Again at Iee Baking Plant
The South End Hose Company was called about 6 30 this morning to the Iee Baking Company plant where embers in the ruins flared up. The blaze was extinguished and a hose line will stay laid to the ruins in case of further flare ups.
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South End
Iee Baking Company
Hoover Prohibition Policy Drafting Underway in Congress
Congress began drafting legislation to implement President Hoover's strong prohibition proposals. The House committees opened work on border patrols and expanded powers for U S commissioners to handle offenders while Democrats show support for the president and some Republicans push repeal. A sub committee was formed to expedite bills by Representatives Moore and McKeon as Immigration and judiciary panels hear from officials. The Senate debated the program amid mixed reactions with some silent on Hoover's plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
House
United States
Judiciary Committee
Moore
Virginia
McKeon
Oklahoma
Democrata. Oe
Immigration Committee
Hull
Immigration Bureau
Johnson
Patrol
Senate
Ely
Jan Oe
White House
Law Enforcement Commission
Merchant Makes Assignment For Creditors' Benefit
A deed of assignment records L O Smith grocer at 236 East Piccadilly street transferring debts totaling 939 to Warren Rice trustees. Assets valued around 500 include a small stock of groceries. Creditors share pro rata in net assets with no preference.
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Corporation Court Clerk
L. O.smith
Grotery
East Piccadilly Street
Warren Rice
Taft Recovers at Asheville Resort Hotel
Chief Justice William Howard Taft arrived in Asheville for an indefinite recuperation stay. He traveled with Mrs. Taft, Dr. Thomas H. Clayton, the personal physician, and a nurse. Taft appeared in good spirits awaiting room assignment after a smooth trip from Washington.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
William Howard Taft
Taft
Thomas H. Clayton
Washington
Trophies destroyed in Cambridge fire at Soldiers Field
The Harvard trophies, inter-collegiate victors equipment, and athletics gear were burned in a fire near Soldiers Field in Cambridge Massachusetts. Estimated loss stands at 100 900 dollars.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Soldiers’ Field
Grace Lutheran calls Rev Luther A Thomas to lead local church
Grace Church and its council announce the call of Rev Luther A Thomas from St Pauls Concord NC to become pastor here. The congregation approved the move and expects him to begin about March first. He is noted for building Concords church and leading its finances.
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Grace
C. A. Freed
Columbia
8. C
W. EH. Stahler
Norfolk
Council of Grace Church
Mr. Thomas
W. . H. Bosserman
Joseph Miller
Thomas
Concord
Concord Church
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Elects Board and Officials
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank elected R. Gray Williams as president and W. A. Baker as vice president with William G. Hardy continuing as cashier. The staff includes J. Few Brown C. M. Smith E. Rueh and others. The trust department is expanded with Hardy as trust officer Rusk as associate, Wheeler as trust accountant and Gertrude Clevenger as stenographer. The bank reports surplus and profits over 888000 and assets above 4500000.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
R. Gray Williams
W. A. Baker
William G. Hardy
J. Few’ Brown
C .M. Smith
E. 44. Rueh
Carl T. Cather
W. A. Collins
R. H. Gray
Robert I. Glaize
John C. Blackburn
Douglas Grimm
Lillian Milleson
Elnora Clevenger
Brownie Sampsell
Suta A. Rush
Kathryn Dispanett
Eleie Mathews
Mary Cather
EF. W. Albin
E.G. Rusk
Victor M. Wheeler
Gertrude Clevenger
Lewis I. Cooper
M. Lohr Capper
Stewart Bell
W. S. Hiett
Fred L. Glaize
Robert SS. Smith
Dr. P. W. Boyd
William A. Beverley
W. Nelson Page
Thomas B. Byrd
Handley Library Annual Report Shows Progress
The Handley Library reports a total of 65 382 books borrowed and 528 donated, with a daily average of 212 loans. Demand for books continues to rise as the community fills shelves and patrons seek new titles.
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Handley Library
Highlights of the 1929 Librarian's Report
The City Council made its first appropriation during 1910s growth. a 191,000 balance funds needed expenditures. The library housed 19,977 volumes on open shelves and issued 673 borrowers' cards, up from the previous year. Eighty-two meetings were held in the building in 1929 with a branch library established in a local area.
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Calaall Audigwh
Handley Library reports growth and funding gaps at annual meeting
The Handley Library fourthteen annual report for year ending December 31 1929 notes increased home and reference circulation and the first 1000 appropriation from Winchester Council for new books and worn replacements. It calls out inadequate endowment income for a city population that has doubled since 1913 and mentions campaigns by the Century Club Winchester and Woman's League of Winchester to boost support.
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Handley Library
Winchester
Century Club
Woman’s League of
Fruit Market to Open Friday in New York
The New York Fruit Vei and Fish Market operated by Stine and Frank Garrett will open at 141 South Street this Friday January 17. They promise a complete fresh line of fruit vegetables and fish and invite all to visit on opening day to supply their needs from a large stock.
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New York
Stine
Frank Garrett
Garrett
Filling Station Hold-Up Suspects Await Trial
City Sergeant Lee Barr returned from Washington with John Lillie and Ray Fletcher who are indicted by the Corporation Court for the Shawnee Filling Station holdup over a year ago. The men had just completed sentences in Washington and will be tried at an early Corporation Court term.
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Lee Barr
Washington
John Lillie
Ray Fletcher
Corporation Court
Turkey Supper at Baptist Church Thursday Jan 16
The Baptist Church invites parishioners to a turkey supper on Thursday January 16 from 5 to 8 p m. Tickets are available in advance.
For Sale New 7 Room Brick Residence
For sale a new seven room brick residence with modern conveniences in a desirable location within city limits. Built by owner Hasy Cae, eS OATES.
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Hasy Cae
Es & Oates
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Butler
Valley Bank
Geo. Washington Garage
Wilmer Shade
Ebert
C. Vernon Eddy
Handley Board of Trustees
Maribell Pennock
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