Wickersham Report On Prohibition Transmitted To Congress
President Hoover sent the Wickersham Commission prohibition report to Congress with praise for keeping the Eighteenth Amendment. The body urged better enforcement and explored limited revisions only via Congress solving the issue rather than repeal. Some members favored repeal or Sweden style control, while most supported continuing prohibition with stronger enforcement.
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Wickersham Commission
Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Hoover
Monte M
LeMann
Louisiana
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Henry W Anderson
Virginia
Sweden
Kenyon
Loesch
Macintosh
McCormick
Pound Ig
Law Enforcement Commission
Commission
Grand jury returns not a true bill against Snyder
Winchester grand jury declines to indict George H. Snyder in Bowley death case after evidence review. Indictments against Farley and Makeley for assault and theft were returned. Civil suits against Snyder and father Bowley's heirs remain on track, with hearings planned for next week.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
George H. Snyder
Raymond L. Bowley
Snyder
Martinsburg Pike
W. W. Glass
Beverley
Bowley
Vincent Hollis
Young Bowley
James Farley
Harold Makeley
Farley
John H. Seal
John H. Snyder
Charles Renner
Mr. Renner
Harry W. Stoddard
Hagerstown
Douglas Smith
Makeley
Stoddard
Gore
Rites Thursday For Aunt Emma Washington
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Thursday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church for Aunt Emma Washington a respected colored woman who died Sunday night after weeks of illness. Rev Spriggs and Rev Johnson will officiate, with interment at Orrick Cemetery. Pallbearers include John Jones James Wells Charles Lampkins Andrew Cook Cornelius Robinson Lattie Turner John Morris Edward Jefferson. George Washington Hotel guests include William W. Wrigley and party.
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Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Emma” Washington
Spriggs
Johnson
John Mann
Ham and Oyster Supper at Centenary Reformed Church
Community fundraiser ham and oyster supper scheduled Thursday night from 5 to 8. Tickets priced at 75 cents, hosted by Centenary Reformed Church. Also new Buick service available with contact numbers 999 and 730.
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Centenary Reformed Church
Buick
Farley Indicted for Assault and Sentenced in Court
James Farley pleaded guilty to two indictments charging assault on John H. Snyder and John H. Seal after claiming a nurse gave him pills. He was sentenced to six months on the roads for each count, totaling one year. Separately Harold Mackley faced larceny charges for two stolen automobiles and was remanded to jail.
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James Farley
Corporation Court
John H. Snyder
John H. Seal
Farley
Pope
Harold Mackley
Mackley
New York
Douglas Smith
Richmond
Ice
Mrs. Smith
Winchester
Barber shop worker injured by hook at fire call
Howard Swartz of the South End Barber Shop severely lacerated his hand on a hook while approaching the Friendship Fire Company truck to answer a fire alarm on East Piccadilly Street. He received treatment from Dr. Charles R. Anderson and rests at home, weak from blood loss and pain.
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Friendship Fire Company
East Piccadilly Street
Howard Swartz
South End
Charles R. Anderson
Strawberries Special Sale At Winchester Market
Strawberries on sale Thursday through Saturday with deep price cuts. Maine potatoes $2.25 per bag and Solid Danish cabbage $1.60 per cwt. Fresh Florida strawberries 35 cents per pint. Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market delivers. Phone 461.
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Maine
Florida
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market
Local ads and sales from Winchester Milling and Laundry
An assortment of 1p-11 notices promote Winchester Milling Co special cash prices on home feeds for a new corn meal plant, listing Home Middlings 32 per ton and Home Bran 30 per ton, plus punjab prints at Moling and Cather, and Winchester Steam Laundry offering cleaning services.
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Winchester Milling CO
Punjab
Moling & Cather’s
Red Cross Appeals for Ten Million Drought Relief Gifts
The local Red Cross chapter relays a national drive from Washington for ten million dollars to fund drought relief. President Hoover urges rapid, generous response as the government funds may fall short. Citizens can mail checks or deliver donations to the Red Cross office in City Hall or any local officer for forwarding to national HQ.
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Red Cross
National Red Cross
Washington
Robert B. Nelson
Winchester
Frederick County
American Red Cross
National
Hoover
Congress
The
American Legion
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Henry McKee Moves Office to Bus Terminal
Notice states Henry McKee has relocated his office from Commercial Hotel to the Bus Terminal upstairs with day and night service. Address 39 W. Piccadilly St. Phone 589.
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Henry McKee
W. Piccadilly St
Gasoline Blaze Threatens East Piccadilly Street
A short circuit at H K Green’s Shell pump caused gasoline fumes to ignite and the owner to push the 10 gallon tank into the street. Firefighters contained the blaze after a stubborn fight, with over 700 gallons stored in nearby tanks. Loss is estimated in the hundreds of dollars.
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Abouene S
H. K. Green
Winchester
East
Piccadilly Street
Shell
Green
Shell Gasoline
Important meeting of Valley fruit growers in Winchester
A very important meeting of the fruit growers of the Valley of Virginia will be held at the Court House in Winchester at two o clock Saturday. George W. Keiner Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture will be present to discuss next year inspection regulations and spray residue. All fruit growers are urged to attend regardless of residence.
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Valley of Virginia
Court House
Winchester
George W. Keiner
Commissioner of Agriculture of
Virginia
Frederick County
Christian Endeavor Union Holds Executive Meeting
An executive gathering at Miss Margaretees home approved steps for the western district February meeting. Irene Headley elected secretary, Roy Larrick named historian committee chair, planning a history pamphlet of local societies. Withdrawals by Baptist and United Brethren OKed. Winchester to skip hosting Dr Landrith this spring. Plans for C E Week include nightly meetings January 26 with talks by Rev. Phillips and Rev. Dr. Gluck. Churches urged to mark the anniversary on January 25.
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Christian Endeavor Union
Margaretees
Quiet Hour
Tenth Legion
Virginia
Irene Headley
Charlotte DeHart
Roy Larrick
Farmville
Baptist
United Brethers
C. E. Barfield
Union
Winchester
Dr. Landrith
Christian Endeavor
Jung
C. E. Week
Christian Endeavor Week
Phillips
Shenandoah College
Holy Land
Gluck
Martinsburg
W. Va
Berlin
Guess the coal count for Nail's Art Shop window prize
Nail's Art Shop offers a five dollar gold prize or one ton of coal to the person guessing the exact number of coal pieces in a jar displayed in the window. W. B. Snider & Son sponsor the contest with entry details in the January 19 issue.
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Nail
W. B. Snider & Son
Funeral Rites Held for Martinsburg Crash Victims
Hundreds mourn two young men killed in a Sunday night auto crash south of Bunker Hill West Virginia. Mason Small 23 former Capitol Theatre manager Martinsburg is honored at St Johns Lutheran Church with Winchester friends present. Howard Stevens 24 buried at Mt Church Berkeley County. Inquest deemed unnecessary by acting coroner after joint police and sheriff investigation.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
St. John's Lutheran Church
Mason Small
Capitol Theatre
Winchester
Mr. Small
Small
F. R. Wagner
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Clyde Hess
Trammel Hollis
Sylvia Mowery
Ralph Burkhart
H. A. Doman
John L. Miller
Stevens
County
Howard Stevens
Mt Church
Scott Stevens
Grace Palmer
Amos
Henry Light
Lester Hess
Robert Miller
J. D. Smith
Emory Thomas
Huff and Smith
Jack
Bombs explode on Buenos Aires railway lines injuring and killing
Three bombs exploded on railway lines in Buenos Aires before dawn, killing three people and injuring many as trains were wrecked at Plaza Once, Plaza Constitucion, and a Central Argentine Railway coach. Police rounded up suspects amid fears of further casualties linked to proposed personnel cuts.
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Buenos Aires
Plaza
Plaza Constitucion
Tax reports filed as state and federal ready
Tax reports are prepared for filing with state and federal revenue agencies. H. Seal Jr. is noted as the responsible party in the document. The text references readiness to file and tax administration steps.
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H. Seal, JR
Civic League Card Party at George Washington Hotel
Civic League hosts a card party at the George Washington Hotel on Friday January 23. Tables reserved at 7 cents per player. Make your plans now.
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Civic League
George Washington Hotel
Tucker Praises Lee and Jackson at Christ Church
Hon Tucker lauds Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson praising their leadership and devotion to states rights. He recalls personal meetings with Lee and warns against centralization eroding local autonomy as Virginia congressman with 40 years in Congress addresses a full Christ Episcopal Church audience.
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Lee
Jackson
Caesar
Frederick
Ada Washington
Wikia Ie
Achilles
Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
House of Resentatives
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Christ Episcopal Church
Richmond
Cenan
Confederacy
Stonewall Jackson
Tucker
Christ Church
Wis
Congress
Star Restaurant Opens After Remodeling
Star Restaurant will open for business Thursday morning after a complete remodel. It promises good food with clean up to date service and reasonable prices. Prop. Gus Chambers.
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Gus
Chambers
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Associated Press
Emma
William W. Wrigley
Noonan
Prisoiner
Jas. Farley
B. & C. Bread
Winchester Steam Laundry
National Organization
John Barton Payne
East Piccadilly ST
Phil H. Gold
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
the Evening Star
MR. Tucker
Hfir
Pennsylvania
Harry Tucker
Gamaliel Bradford
Benjamin Hill
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Star Restaurant
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