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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1927

Page

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Anti foreign rifts deepen in China as missioners forced back

American minister MacMurray rushed back to Peking after a cable warning, as anti foreign demonstrations spread to Foochow Amoy. Foochow riot harms convent. bodies of cholera victims spark the unrest. Hankow evacua tions of Americans and Britons reported though not officially confirmed.

Associated Press Washington MacMurray Kellogg Peking China State Department Foochow Amoy Oeed Tefurum Fooehow United States I Vonta Price Hankow Yangtze River Shanghai Yangtze

British Radio Fans Object To Official Stuff

London January 21 The Associated Press reports wireless fans protest government controlled broadcasting calling current programs heavy and dull and lacking lighter fare like prior pre takeover shows. They urge a return to livelier content and lighter entertainment.

Associated Press London

Stock Market Rebounds After Early Break

The New York stock market slid at opening on January 21 but then surged as large buy orders hit several groups. Early losses of 1 to 5 points narrowed or reversed, with many issues trading 1 to 5 points above last night’s close and call money reduced to a lower rate.

Associated Press New York

Revival draws 1000 at Amherst Street tabernacle

More than 1000 people gathered around the altar at the Amherst Street evangelistic tabernacle last night after Rev. Dr. Luther Bridgers extended the invitation. Many converts and church members went forward for reconsecration as the sermon used Acts chapter 3 to explain conversion and God’s latter refreshing.

Amherst Street Evangelistic Tabernacle Luther Bridgers Bridgers Peter John

National Limited Delayed Six Hours After Slide Collision

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad National Limited en route from St Louis to Washington slid into a roadside slide five miles west of Salem, West Virginia. No injuries were reported though the train, in fog, stalled with two rear cars stuck and wrecking crews clearing the right of way for six hours. Engineers and passengers described a light impact and the dining car was sent from Grafton to feed stranded travelers.

Associated, Press Salem W.a Crack National Limited Baltimore and Ohio Railroad St. Louis Washington Here Lmited J. G. Brown Grafton

Empire Box Office Promotes Ben Hur Road Tour

Twelve touring companies of the MGM Ben Hur live stage version tour major cities after leaving New York. The Empire Theatre engagement on Friday January 21 features a self contained company with its own baggage car and orchestra and the show includes a $4 000 000 film element and elaborate scenic effects. Box office reports strong demand and mail offers for tickets.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lew Wallace New York United States Canada Empire Theatre Nixon Theatre Pittsburgh Ford Baltimore Intel

Horses for sale and driving mare advertised

Six year old riding and driving horse of full spirited gaits offered with a driving mare described as reasonable. Contact CIMMONS at phone 2018F.

Cimmons

President signs paper promoting Commander Byrd

President Coolidge signed the commission elevating Richard E. Byrd from lieutenant commander to commander in the Navy. The action, unusually signed for an officer below captain, coincides with a 1927 act awarding the Medal of Honor to Byrd and Floyd Bennett for the Arctic flight. Bennett also received a Navy machinist warrant.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Richard B. Byrd North Pole Navy Department Congress Byrd Floyd Bennett Pole Ing Hfé Bennett Wilbur Navy

Sands Heir to Major Virginia Estate Net Value 419230

Daniel C. Sands of Middleburg Loudoun county Va inherits the bulk of his mother Martha T. Sands fortune. The Middleburg legatee will receive the entire residuary estate after appraisal by the tax department. The gross value is 461491 with net 419230.

Star New York Daniel C. Sands Middleburg Loudoun County Martha T. Sands Sands Tax Department Sands d

Editors of Hearst Papers Lose Their Case On An Appeal

Maryland Court of Appeals unanimously upheld contempt rulings against Harold Elliston Earl DeLand Harry Clark William Sturm and William Klemm for publishing photos from the Whittemore murder trial against Judge O Dunne orders They were sentenced to one day in jail each and Elliston faced a $5000 fine The case concerns prohibited publication of trial photos by Baltimore News and Baltimore American staffs led by editors and photographers

Associated Press Annapolis Maryland Court of Appeals Asion Baltimore News Baltimore American Eugene O’dunne Richard Reese Whittemore O’dunne Harold Elliston the News Earl C. DeLand the American Harry Clark William Sturm William Klemm

Officers Elected By Clarke County Horse Show Group

Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association held its annual meeting in Berryville with R Powell Page named president and John T Lindsey vice president. Directors elected include Dr L M Allen K N Gilpin G H Burwell H C Warden J H Bell F Wilford Benjamin Randolph B A Lindsey Ewart Johnston and B B Jones. A B Hummer was reelected secretary and treasurer. Mr Harry BR Kern is in New York on business.

Berryville Val R. Powell Page John T. Lindsey L.M. Allen K.N. Gilpin G. H. Burwell H. C. Warden J. H. Bell Benjamin Randolph B-A. Lindsey Ewart Johnston B.B. Jones Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association

Reverend Luther Bridgers To Speak At Open Door Class

The evang list Rev Luther Bridgers will address the Men's Open Door Bible Class at 9 45 Sunday morning in the tabernacle. Other adult classes from Braddock Street Presbyterian Highland Avenue and Presby terian churches join in the Open There will be a male choir performance and the service lasts one hour.

Luther, Bridgers Tabernacle Braddock Street Church Presbyterian Church Highland Avene

Searchers Abandon Quest for Boy on Ice Cake

In Cleveland on January 21 police, firemen, aviators and coast guards halted efforts to rescue a youth last seen drifting on a cake of ice in Lake Erie Wednesday night. Searchers fear the body may never be recovered as the ice mill broke the cake and hid any chance of finding him.

Associated Press Cleveland, O Coast Guards Lake Erie

Estate Left by Mrs Tucker Goes to Husband in Norfolk

The will of Mrs Anna Marie Tucker of Norfolk names her husband Bishop Beverley Dandridge Tucker as sole heir. It directs maintenance for their unmarried daughters if he remarries and, after his death, to give the daughters income from $10 000 before dividing remaining assets among the children. Some personal property is willed to specific children.

Anna Marie Tucker Beverley Dandridge Tucker Norfolk Charles Town

Pittsburgh election officers convicted in fraud case

In Pittsburgh on January 21 two election officers were convicted of making fraudulent returns from the May primary. A judge and an inspector were found guilty on one count, while two clerks were acquitted on all charges. The case followed a contest of the district twenty-second ward ten district Republican legislative race results.

Associated Press Pittsburgh James A. Battles Bess Camby Violette Lomady Margaret B.conner

Dr Frank Norris Sobs As He Tells Story Of Killing

Courthouse report from Austin notes Dr J Frank Norris the Fort Worth dentist on the witness stand recounts how he killed Chipps after attackers threatened others. He describes the confrontation and later courtroom disputes over admitted evidence as attorneys argue for or against certain testimony. Mrs L Wallace and her son left Richmond for a visit with relatives.

Frank Norris Associated Press Court Room Austin J. Frank_ Norrig Fort Worth BD KB. Mee Chipps Ema Jem Bitte Sacatene

Winchester native Harry M. Brent dies by drowning

Miss Harriett Brent of Winchester learns of the death of her brother Harry M. Brent a prominent banker and ranchman of Dewey Oklahoma. He was about seventy native of Winchester son of C Lewis Brent. He built a career in Indian Territory and Oklahoma serving as bank president and ranch owner. Interment likely in Dewey as Brent family roots run deep there.

Harriett Brent Harry M. Brent Dewey Oklahoma Mr. Brent Miss Brent Winchester Brent Whichester C. Lewis Brent Baltimore North Loudons Street Shenandoah Valley National Bankee Nee . Brent Winchester Har Shenandoah Valley Academy Indian Territory Oklahoma State First National Bank Harentes Harriett ‘Brent Winchester Memorial Hospital Stewart Street Joseph Massie Amherst Street

Colonel Conrad speaks on Lee before Rotary in Winchester

Colonel Bryan Conrad of Winchester was the principal speaker at yesterday's Rotary Club meeting at the George Washington Hotel. He contrasted Civil War tactics with 1870 German views and noted Lee and Jackson as subjects of global military study.

Bryan Conrad Winchester Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Lee Jackson Marshall Baker Frank McFaden C. Vernon Eddy Rotary Richmond Harry Rogers Rotary International Junius Fishburne Roanoke Martinsburg Richard Gray Clark Cooper Chas. Nolting R. M. Kogle County John J. McKay James Borden George Buck Front Royal

Ben Hur at Empire Theatre Arrives in Winchester

The four million dollar epic Ben Hur arrives at The Empire Theatre in Winchester after a morning journey from Harrisonburg Virginia via the Baltim and Ohio Railroad. The picture played to two crowded houses in Harrisonburg, drawing strong local interest for the premiere showing tonight.

Ben-Hur”. Company Empire Theatre Winchester Baltim & Ohio Railroad Harrisonburg Vai Spite Nuke

Rev Mr Hooks Attacks Prof Mims Speech On Modernism

The critic questions Prof Mims in a detailed attack, labeling him an apostle of modernism and linking him to reform ideas. He argues Mims denigrates the South, praises northern virtue, defends the Ku Klux Klan, and challenges Mims on religion and science with pointed doubts about his ideas and motives.

Mr. Hooks Prof Mims John Mn. Lee Becaus Gen Lee Jesus Chirist Mim Kus Klux Ku. Klux Klan Oood Darwin Goliath

Guatemalan Arrival Rumors Stir Mexican Clergy Crisis

Reports describe Bishop Pascual Basco expelled from Mexico arriving in Guatemala City and denouncing rebellion while defending conscience. Mexico accepts arbitration in principle with the United States, awaiting official steps and possible cabinet discussions.

Associated Press Guatemala Cedy Pascual Basco Mexico Guatemals Epi Mexico City United States Kellogg Washington Sobentare Hipieel Resolatt Pyeshd Coolidge Mettsou

Harrison congressman Harrison speaks before Congress on Morgen hero

Gen Mariah Harrison from Winchester testified yesterday before Congress regarding Major General Daniel Morgen, a city figure buried at Midna Hebron. The account appears later in The Star with further details to come.

Winchester Congress Daniel Morgen Midna Hebron Harrison Star

Next Free TB Clinic Held by District Nurse Association

The tuberculosis clinic by the District Nurse Association will be held next Saturday January 22 from 9 30 a m to 12 noon and 2 to 4 p m. Dr EB C Harper of the State Board of Health will operate at the District Nurse Chamber office for Fredrick county residents. Free chest X rays available to eligible people.

District Nurse Association EB. C Harper State Board of Health Fredrick County

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Murray Bage Manila D Bridgeré National Limited Empire People’s Drug Co Star Office Commander Byrd Hearst Horse Society Harry BR. Kern Boy Tucker Evening Star Progressive Farmer The Star Almanac Harry M. Brent Old Bank Conrad South Handley Gym Handley’s Company “B Cadet Corps Company Ee Vn Schele A and Jr A and Co Cartier Ance Tabasco
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