Baseball Scandal Probe Ordered in Giants Nationals Case
New York district attorney Banton ordered an inquiry into a baseball scandal involving Giants players Cozy Dolan and Jimmie O Connell alleged to have tried to bribe Phillies infielder Heine Sand to throw a game. The probe aims to uncover details of the alleged bribery attempt and any wider fixing scheme.
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Associated Press
New York
Jan
Atorney Banton
Cozy” Dolan
Jimmie O'Connell
New York Giants
Heine” Sand
Philadelphia Nationals
Conference on Underwood Bill To Send Muscle Shoals Leasing
Washington lawmakers announced a plan to send the Underwood bill to conference. The measure would authorize private leasing of Muscle Shoals facilities, reflecting Republican House leaders pivot after weeks of debate and negotiation.
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Washington
House
Old Southern Songs Sung At Empire Theatre
Winchester observers closed General Robert E Lee birthday observances with a large chorus performing old southern melodies at the Empire Theatre. Richard Barthelmess presented Classmates at matinee and last night, drawing packed houses alongside a Civil War southern life picture with Mrs Fuller at piano and the Empire Washington Orchestra accompanying. Notables included Victor Arthur, G Clayton Ritter Jr, Lee Cobb as a Confederate general, Beverley Perry as a cadet, and William Schneider as Mammy in the stage portrayal.
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Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Winchester
Empire Theatre
Richard Barthelmess
West Point Military Academy
Lee
South
H. D. Fuller
Swanee River
Kentucky
Ole Virginny
W. E. Cooper
Virginia PuShane
F. L. Buckley
R. E B. Griffith
Horace C. Browne
Victor Arthur
Philip Willams
Osmar Swanson
Vernon Haines
Empire Washington
G. Clayton Ritter, Jr
Mammy
William Schneider
Lee Cobb
Beverley Perry
Convicts Baptized in Ice Cold Water Near Middleburg
Thirteen inmates at a nearby prison camp were immersed in a freezing stream as part of a religious ceremony led by Rev. W. J. Banks. One man suffered a heart attack and nearly drowned before rescue. another went missing and was later reported safe at a local hospital. Names withheld.
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Middleburg
Here
Baptist Church
W. J. Banks
Banks
Support for Byrd as next governor of Virginia voiced
J. M. Fishpaw of Berryville Virginia writes that he renewed a Star subscription for 1925 and backs Samuel Trible Byrd for governor. He praises Byrd’s public spirit, farming support, and tax prudent pay-as-you-go plan, asserting Byrd will act on honest convictions for all Virginians including farmers and fruit growers. The letter is dated January 16 1925.
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the Star
The
Star
Virginia
Byrd
Ist
Price Decline Is Halted By Steel Demand
In New York on January 20 unsettled early trading gave way to a temporary halt in declines as United States Steel common rebounded on renewed demand. Standard rails fell despite a favorable car loading report while call money rose to 3 percent as long liquidation persisted.
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Associated Press
New York
Commission House
United States Steel
Standard Rails
Church Women To Show Social Hygiene Picture
The Federated Council of Church Women of Winchester will host a free women-only exhibition on sex education and social hygiene at Handley Library Auditorium on Saturday January 24 at 3 pm. Two pictures will be shown How Life Begins and Social Hygiene for Women, endorsed by health and civic groups.
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Federated Council of Church Women of
Winchester
Handley Library
Virginian Breaks Martinsburg Law Fine 12.60
Martinsburg West Virginia motorists faces a fine after allegedly cutting corners on Queen Street Friday night. He reportedly stopped mid street to shop, paid 17.60, and was described as the tallest man to enter the police station, needing to bend to pass the door. A woman in the car hurled insults at officers until calm.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Journal
Virginia
Queen Street
Womer
Governor Warns North Carolina On State Debt
In a plain appeal to citizens, Governor Bryan Conrad urges halting further bond issuance. He compares debt to a traveler resting at an inn, arguing that bonds for non income producing improvements threaten future taxation and road funding. He notes Virginia’s relative resilience thanks to foresight and leadership. Winchester, Jan 19, 1925.
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the Star
Boubagolina
Great North
North Carolina
Virginia
Bryan Conrad
Winchester
Jan
Snow Storm Hits New York With $3 Million Impact
A fresh snow storm swept New York City causing about 417 plows to be mobilized and 10 000 to 12 000 shovelers to keep main streets open. Snow depth neared six inches as the system reached full force after daylight.
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Associated Prose
New York
New York City
87 000 Railway Clerks Get Pay Increase
Chicago January 19 United States Railway Labor Board grants wage hikes from 1 to 2 cents an hour for 87 000 clerical workers out of 162 000 affected. The measure covers nearly all clerical staff on 19 railroads and various classes on others. The raise applies to workers represented by the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers Express and Station Employees excluding messengers under 18 and switchboard operators.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Efforts To Avert Strike In Scranton Hard Coal District
Prospects to avert the threatened strike by 60,000 hard coal miners in district No. 1 United Mine Workers dimmed as agencies pressed efforts to prevent a general walk-out. The situation remained unsettled in Scranton Pennsylvania on January 20.
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Associated Press
Scranton
United Mine Workers
Newspapers Show Growing Interest In Churches
Chicago January 20 Newspapers are showing increased interest in church news and the church should study editors and press associations viewpoints Be Wade executive secretary told the world service commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church at its annual session here Dr Wade emphasized missionary work in Sunday schools colleges and seminaries and predicted laymen would take a larger role in church activities in the future
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Associated Press
Chicago
7Ods Wade
Ee World ‘Service Commission
Ie Methodist Episcopal Church
Wade
Edwards Named in New Jersey Rum Scandal Trial
In Jersey City on January 20, 1930, Senator Edward I Edwards of New Jersey was implicated in the rum conspiracy during the trial of Weehewken police indicted for prohibition violations. Government agents testified Edwards acted as a link between bootleg buyers and W F Griffin, the alleged mastermind. The prosecuting attorney said he would consider presenting the evidence to the grand jury.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Edward I. Edwards
New Jersey
Weehewken
W. F. Griffin
Milton
Attorn
Senator Edwards
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