Toledo Faces Panic as Clubber Deaths Continue
The body of Mary Handley was found in Toledo with head crushed and gagged, the third victim attributed to the so called clubber. Police report bloodstains and a raincoat covering the body as fear spreads and a $1000 city reward remains. Citizens march streets with pitchforks while authorities and the American Legion aid the hunt. Dozens of suspects have been arrested and released for lack of evidence.
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The
Associated Press
Toledo
Mary Handley
Miss Handley
Vfoledo
Reore
Club
American Legion
Fight on State Motor Bureaus Opens in Senate Battles
The 1926 session opens with a fierce fight over transferring motor vehicle duties to local sheriffs and treasurers. Key actions include repeal of the Robertson Act, compulsory auto insurance, and new budget controls as Gov. Trinkle and Gov. elect Byrd set fiscal and structural priorities. Senate debates hinge on highway department powers and state consolidation efforts.
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Richmond
General Assembly
T .J.’Downing
Thomas W. Ozlin
Shirley
State Highway Commission
Lancaster
Noor
Mré-Ozlin
Byrd
W. W. Vellines
Norfolk
House
Senate
Trinkle
Trinkle Secutsnae
Buchanan
Marion
W. Worth Smith, Jr
Louisa
Dancing classes and film event advertised by Pemberton School
Dancing can see Pemberton School of Nanc Colonial tel Children three forty Ball Room class seven thirty ladies class in fancy dancing at 8 p m Every Friday Free illustrated talk on Florida Handley Library Auditorium Tuesday January 19 8 30 p m Former Mayor W W Glass and others Beautiful motion pictures See large ad
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Pemberton School of
Nanc
Colonial Tel
Florida
Handley Library
W. W. Glass
Intruder Foiled by Fire Alarm Near North Main Street
Police halted a search after a fire alarm at Angerona near Fairmont Avenue. A man suspected in the North Main intrusion was arrested on the scene but likely to be freed. the Dover home fire was caused by chimney soot and extinguished without damage.
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North Main Street
Sarah Zane Fire Company
North Washington Street
Angerona
Thomas
Fairmont Avenue
Dover
Hollis
Guthridge
Boyd
Sarah Zane
Musical Wizard Scoring Big Hit At the Colonial
Minervini, hailed as the world’s finest accordionista, draws big crowds at the Colonial. He has mastered five instruments, performs daily, and offers solos on saxophone clarinet banjo and two accordions. Prices are 10 15 25 and 35 cents. A new feature Lord Jim starring Percy Marmont was acclaimed as outstanding in Winchester last night.
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Minervini
Lord Jim
Joseph Conrad
Percy Marmont
Winchester
Free Goitre Clinic Advertisement by Dr Graves
Goitre clinic by Dr. A. W. Graves offering a free examination on Friday January 22 1926 from 9 am to 5 pm at 315 316 First National Bank Building Harrisonburg Virginia. Clinics free to all especially the poor. Last clinic showed 99 percent cured by medicines without operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Graves
First National Bank
Harrisonburg
New Rick House at 438 W Leicester St
A new rick house is listed at 438 West Leicester Street. Contact number 195 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OR Bent New Rick
Leicester St
Death of Mgr James T O'Farrell at St Vincent's
The Rt Rev Mgr James T O'Farrell vicar general of the Richmond diocese died after noon yesterday in St Vincent's Hospital Norfolk following a year of declining health. native of Harpers Ferry W Va aged about 70 educated in Baltimore ordained for Staunton to Petersburg for years admired for leadership and community service in southern Virginia.
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Mgr
James T. O’farrell
Diocese of
Richmond
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Norfolk
T. A. Rankin
Church of the Sacred Heart
O'Farrell
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Baltimore
Staunton Parish
John McVérry
St. Francis’ Church
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Virginia
Petersburg
Monsignor
O’farrell
McVerry
Father McVerry
Winchester
Arrell
Jack
Winchester man sues for commissions from Metropolitan Life
Bayliss Boyce sues Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York claiming about 258 in commissions on business secured for the company. The case, tried before a circuit court jury, began yesterday and may not finish tomorrow. Witnesses include O L Jamison and nearly every local solicitor.
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Winchester
Ae Circuit
Aick Cony
Bayliss Boyce
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
New York
O. L. Jamison
Boyce
Electric Storm Around Whitacre
A severe electrical storm hit Whitacre Virginia at four pm. Rain since Sunday brought July-like storms with thunder and lightning. George W. Maury is seriously ill and concerned friends note his condition. Mrs Hollis Braithwaite reports chickenpox in her children.
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Whitacre
George W. Maury
Hollis Braithwaite
Winchester credit official under operation at Memorial Hospital
Mr. Harry M. Sartelle secretary treasurer of the Winchester Credit Corporation underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital for an ailment troubling him lately. He withstood the operation well and is now recovering at his home on North Washington street. Mr. Charles Enders of Berryville visited town yesterday. Lost gold oval pin with sapphire and diamond from 124 Amherst street, reward offered.
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Harry M. Sartelle
Winchester Credit Corporation
Memorial Hospital
North Washington Street
Pocahontas Coal Nut and Egg Advertises Immediate Delivery
Pocahontas Coal advertises Nut and Egg as a near substitute for anthracite now unloading car. Orders for immediate delivery accepted by phone 414-1. Contact G. Qo. Snapp.
De Moss Tonight at Market Street Church Benefit
A De Moss musical concert is set for tonight at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Proceeds support improvements to the church building. tickets priced at fifty cents to one dollar.
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de Moss
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Review Favors Mitchell Court's Verdict
The War Department's board of review upheld the legal aspects of Col. William Mitchell's army court martial conviction. The record will be forwarded to the judge advocate general and then to President Coolidge for potential action on the five year suspension from duty pay and allowances. Some advisers see a possible commutation or partial restoration of pay, with Mitchell pursuing continued advocacy for national defense and air service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
William Mitchell
War
Army
Davis
Coolidge
Board of Review
Mitchell
Coronel
Ecéc
Hille
Local Couple Returns After Visit to Bettie Thatcher
Mr and Mrs F D Ogppie visited Mrs Bettie Thatcher on North Main Street and have returned to Harri Na.
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F. D. Ogppie
Bettie
Thatcher
North Main Street
Harri Na
Marine Band to Play at Governor Byrd Inauguration
The U S Marine Band will lead the inaugural parade and perform during intermissions and a public reception in Richmond for Governor-elect Harry F Byrd of Winchester. The address will be broadcast to WRVA Richmond with amplifiers on the Capitol grounds. Byrd and his wife will stay at the Jefferson Hotel while the executive mansion is repaired.
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United States Marine Band
Washington
Richmond
Mion
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Virginia
Byrd
Jefferson Hotel
Dr. Smith
Robert B. Prentis
Supreme Court of Aeg . V
Su Amvae
Chhrist Episcopal Church of Winchester
St. Mark's Church of Richmond
St.Mark’s Church
Smith
Legislative Committee
Larus Brothers
WRVA
Capitol
Jefferson Ward
Jefferson Aotel
Executive Mansion
Public Utilities Show Up Best In Group Dealings
Stock prices opened firm with short covering in motors and utilities leading group strength. Ward Baking B fell 4 points after blocks of 5 000 to 10 000 shares traded, amid news federal probes of the baking merger would resume February 8. Call loans stood at 4 1 3 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Motors
Ward Baking B
Smalts Nursery To Be Enlarged
P. W. Good of Frederick county joins C. B. Smalts as partner in the plant and flower nursery business in the city. The firm plans to enlarge greenhouses and expand ground on National avenue for spring and summer work. Charles W. Thompson of New York visits at Kenil worth, the Stephenson home of Harry K. Thaw.
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P. W. Good
Frederick County
C. B. Smalts
Smalts
National Avenue
Charles W. Thompson
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Kenilworth
Stephenson
Washington squarely in flux as Senate, House clash
Worslcourt again occupies Senate while the Women’s Industrial Conference sits in session. Rubber and aluminum investigations continue. An aircraft inquiry opens in the House military affairs committee and a general debate rises on the naval appropriation bill.
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Women's Industrial Conference
Hose
Granddaughter Inherits Estate Of Mrs Branson In 1916 Will
The will of Mrs. B. Caroline Branson, probated in Corporation Court, leaves her entire estate to granddaughter Miss Lilian Elizabeth Doing for life with remainder to her issue or, if none, to a nephew of her husband William F. Branson. After debts, the balance goes to Hopewell Meeting trustees for the upkeep of the meeting house and cemetery. Lewis Pidgeon named executor with $8,000 bond. estate valued at 8000 to 10000 dollars. The beneficiary is secretary to F. E. Clerk near Chicago.
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B. Caroline Branson
Annie Rees
North Braddock Street
Corporation Court
M. M. Lynch
Hugh Lapton
William FE. Branson
Trustees of Hopewell Meeting
Lewis Pidgeon
Lilian Doing
F. BE. Clerk
Chicago
Handley Schools
Winchester
Whole Family Suffered From Canned Spinach Illness
The Roy family of 372 suburban Street faced a sudden illness after eating canned spinach at dinner. Six members fell ill, including Mrs. M. H. Roy and Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Roy with two daughters and a son, who gradually recovered after treatment by Dr. R. A. Shafer.
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Roy
M. H. Roy
Virginia
Elizabeth Roy
Clarence Roy
Gen Robert E Lee Birthday Observed in Winchester
The birthday of Gen Robert E Lee is observed with public schools and banks closed in Winchester. Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy hosts a Confederate veterans supper at George Washington Hotel at 6 30 p m with talks expected. Lee was born January 19 1807 in Westmoreland County Virginia and died October 12 1870 in Lexington.
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Robert E Lee
Winchester
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
George Washington Hotel
Lucy Kurtz
Robert E. Lee
Westmoreland County
Lexington
Star Subscription and Local Ad Note from Florida
A reader from Miami Beach sends a $1.50 payment for six months of The Star, praising the paper and greeting the new governor. Also listed is a stove for sale with quick sale intent and contact via The Star office.
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the Star
B. F. Arthur, JR
Miami Beach
Fla
For Sale George Washington Hotel Preferred Stock
Winchester Credit Corp advertises offering preferred stock in the George Washington Hotel. The notice lists the stock sale as available with likely terms and contact details for purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Credit Corp
Hail and Winter Storm Hit Hagerstown and Northeast
A mid winter electrical storm and fog affected Winchester and nearby areas with hail and lightning. Temperatures rose from the twenties to the forties as a dense fog persisted, followed by rain, drizzle and a slow melt of two weeks snow. The storm was widely noted along the Atlantic seaboard and in New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Atlantic Seaboard
Associated Press
New York
Boston
Hagerstown
Mil
Storms and Fog Hit Northeast With Hail and Damage
A severe storm and dense fog disrupted New York City and surrounding areas. Trains collided on the Manhattan line near the Williamsburg Bridge, causing fatalities and injuries. The fog also shut off electric and telephone service across three communities. In Hagerstown, a thunderstorm with hail damaged wires and interrupted rail service amid warm temperatures.
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New Oak
New York
Uae
Bihattan
Williamsburg Bridge
Boston
Adirondacks
Hall
Hagerstown
Associated Press
Washington County
Clear Spring
Williamsport
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
Classified notice for a six room building at 8 Main Street available to rent. Mention of seller or agent M. HANSBROUGH of People's Drug Store. Date code 9G and 9-11-1p-tf appears in the snippet.
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Main St
M. Hansbrough
People’s Drug Store
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Downing
Robertson
State Highway Department
Aearnes
Blaze
Musical Wizard
Mgr. O'Farrell
ST. Vincent’s
Charles Enders
Berryville
Amherst St
Pocahontas Coal
G. QO
SNAPP
Mitchell Court
Marine Band
Governor Byrd
Smalts Nursery
Worslcourt
Miss Doing
Robt. E. Lee
Hodgson & Brown
Northeast
Caerler
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