Fleet admits murder in Keller case. grand jury planned
Lawrence Fleet, 18, of Winchester, now Baltimore, confessed to the attempted robbery and murder of prominent hardware merchant William F. Keller last Saturday night. He exonerated John Wallace, 18, of Baltimore, saying Wallace had nothing to do with the crime. A preliminary hearing was set for 3:30 PM with a speedy grand jury to follow if indicted.
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William F. Keller
Lawrence Fleet
Winchester
Baltimore
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Fleet
John Wallace
Wallace
Boyd and
Funk
Barr
Reardon
Keller
the Star
Mr. Keller
Bear
Attorny Reardon
Pol
Donald L. Weems
Grand
Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Elizabeth Wallace
Clyde Slackum
Slackum
Petraits
William Keller
Wallace Aids Probe With Voluntary Statement On Keller Slaying
John Wallace of Baltimore testifies to Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Reardon about his involvement with Lawrence Fleet in the William Keller killing at Keller’s North Loudoun Street home. He says Fleet planned to hold Keller up and that he left Fleet before the crime occurred.
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John Wallace
Baltimore
Winchester
Lawrence Fleet
William F. Keller
Loudoun Street
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Main Street
Keller's Hardware Store
Fleet
Benjamin McFarland
Woodstock Lane
Fe Avenue
McFarland
Berryville
Mrs Judd Battle for Life in Trunk Murder Trial
Pale but calm Winnie Ruth Judd sits at the counsel table during her trial for the trunk murder of her husband. A tense courtroom scene unfolds as jurors hear key testimony and debate evidence in the sensational case drawing wide public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Ruth Judd
Cumberland Man Dies in Cell From Poison Alcohol
William P. Hammond of Cumberland Maryland died in a Winchester police cell about 11 45 last night from wood alcohol poisoning Coroner Frank H Krebs filed the death report with Judge Philip Williams Hammond 25 was found on Berryville avenue by John H Seal Jr a post office worker He was taken to the police station where he drank milk and later died Dr H I Pifer determined intoxication and later sleep He expired after 11 30 pm Doctors and officers described a prior recovery and concern over eyesight before death in the cell
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William P. Hammond
Cumberland
Winchester
Frank H. Krebs
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Hammond
Berryville Avenue
John H. Seal, Jr
H. I. Pifer
C. W. Hollis
Weaver Bill Seeks Governor Appointed State Courts
Virginia debate centers on radical changes to prohibition law and judicial selection. Senator Aubrey Weaver pushes a constitutional amendment to have the governor appoint Supreme Court justices and circuit and city judges, with General Assembly confirmation. Delegates push tax cuts and criminal cost reforms as economy dominates the 1932 agenda.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Vivian Page
Norfolk
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Ate
Supreme Court
Ashton Dowell
House Appropriations
Senate
House
Pollard
W. Worth Smith
Louisa
Page
Advisory Commission
Weaver
General Assembly
Watts and
Battle
Charlottesville
Beard
Staunton
Denny
Clarke
Lauderback
Emma at the Palace leads three day run in Winchester
Marie Dressler stars in Emma at Hable's Palace Theatre in Winchester for a three day engagement. Palace management touts the film as the greatest screen entertainment to date and endorses its exceptional cast and production values. He emphasizes the three day run at regular Palace prices.
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Emma
Marie Dressler
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Hable’s
Palace Theatre
Winchester
Palace
Herman H. Hable
Newberrys Sale on Towels Socks and House Goods
Cannon towels are sold at mill end irregulars 12c each. Ladies house socks 2 for 1.00. Vat dye guarantees, fine quality men's socks 15c a pair or 2 for 25c. Limited quantities and value buys in this sale.
Candy Sale Ad Lists Prices for Nunnallys and Martha Washington
An old classified note lists candy prices with Nunnallys at $1.50 and Martha Washington Fountain at $1.00, indicating a local sale listing. The fragmentary text suggests a small shop ad or notice.
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Martha Washington Fountain
Strained Racial Tension in Shanghai Amid Ultimatum
Jan 22 Shanghai reports deteriorating Chinese Japanese relations as a Japanese admiral on his flagship issues a demand for immediate suppression of hostile organizations. Chinese merchants form a protective corps and seek government guns while appealing to Nanking for more troops after recent incidents.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Nanking
Chi
Ambulance Number 1172 Issued by Friendship Fire Company
The Friendship Fire Company announces a new ambulance contact at telephone 1172 for accidents or emergencies. Callers are urged not to contact the fire department.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Fire Department
Oppose Resubmission of Eighteenth Amendment at State Conventions
Mrs. Howard M. Hoge leads a Springfield WCTU effort against resubmitting the eighteenth amendment. Resolutions from St Petersburg call on Congress to vote down resubmission and to fund law enforcement and education in observance of the temperance measure.
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Howard M. Hoge
Lincoln
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Wir
Vention
St. Petersburg
Ella A. Boole
Winchester
United States
Fire Destroys Packing Shed on Ashby Price Farm
A large apple packing shed at the Ashby Price farm in Bruce town was burned to the ground late Wednesday night destroying two motor trucks, picking bags, containers, and equipment. The cause is listed as unknown while the blaze drew many onlookers from Ridgeway.
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Ashby Price
Brucetown
Ridgeway
Valley Society Plans Publicity Push for Bicentennial
Shenandoah Valley Inc directors in Staunton outline a valley wide publicity drive to attract visitors for Washington bicentennial events. They plan a nationwide broadcast campaign and a meeting with State Chamber of Commerce leader Robert F. Nelson.
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Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Staunton
Wellington Ty Fer Beaker
Chambers of Commerce
Washington
Robert F. Nelson
State Chamber of Commerce
Nelson
Virginia
Jo Mitchell Chappelle
National
Chappelle
Borden
Harrisburg
Shenandoah
Secretary of the Navy
Ohio
General Assembly
West Virginia Line
Winchester
Roanoke
Chemist Samuel Eveland Found Dead in Overbrook Home
Samuel S. Eveland, 63, chemist and inventor, was found shot to death today in his Overbrook residence in Philadelphia. Police announced it as suicide. Eveland recently received credit for perfecting a ramie purification method.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Samuel S. Eveland
Overbrook
Eveland
School Frocks One Dollar at Margaret Hodgson Sale
Purchase offered at noon Saturday from Orndorff Farm. Trustee REARDON in charge. The notice cites a sale of school frocks for one dollar and lists Margaret L Hodgson with page and parcel references.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Orndorff
Front Nee
An Ideal Farm
Reardon
Malloch Speaks At Winchester Kiwanis Banquet
Douglas Malloch the Chicago poet and lecturer will speak at the Winchester Kiwanis Club ladies night banquet in the George Washington Hotel at 7 pm. He arrives from Philadelphia Atlantic City and Pittsburgh to address local club members and invited guests. Dr George G Snarr predicts a strong turnout likely near 100 or more.
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United States
Douglas Malloch
Chicago
Winchester
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Malloch
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Pittsburgh
George G. Snarr
Maloch
Roosevelt To Sweep Country, Farley Asserts
Albany report quotes State Chairman James A. Farley stating Governor Roosevelt will enter the Democratic presidential race soon and be nominated on the first ballot, then sweep the nation. Possible announcement after January 30, Roosevelt’s fiftieth birthday. The piece also notes global unrest and stock market insecurities.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
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John Cornelius Wallace, Jr
South Calhoun Street
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Mrs. Judd
Agnes Anne Leroi
Hedvig Samuelson
Phoenix, Ariz
J. D. Taverenc
W. P. Hammond
Mae Wae
Alter Not
Wilbur C. Hall
Loudoun County
Hall
Hotel Jack Coffee Shop
Newberry
Candy Sale
Evening Star
Congress
Valley Society
State Commerce
Farley
India
China
Countries
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