Virginia Assembly Passes Barton Bill on Governor Staff Reform
Richmond Virginia January session adjourns over weekend as Barton bill to place Governor's staff on military basis passes the House. Senate considers memorial for World War Memorial and a sex equality bill seeks equal jury service. Byrd vows tax bills to be ready Monday and veto threat looms.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
General Assembly
Virginia
Senate
M. B. Booker
Halifax
Booker
E. A. Hicks
Campbell
Samuel Ll. Adams
Barton
House
Winchester
John W. Williams
Army
Mrs Cooke Named To Fill Jefferson County Legislature Term
In Charles Town West Virginia the Jefferson County Democratic executive committee selected Mrs Edward R Cooke to complete the unexpired term of her late husband a long time legislator from the county The party acts give authority to name a replacement and the governor will appoint for the remainder of the year.
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Caiarles Town
W. Va
Democratic Executive Committee
Jefferson County
Edward RE. Cooke
Fire truck and auto damaged in Main Piccadilly crash
A Seagraves combination pumper and a Cooper Merchandise and Oil Co car were badly damaged about 12:30 PM at Main and Piccadilly streets. The truck skidded on ice while turning to avoid a one way sign, hitting the parked car. damage estimated at 300 to 400 dollars. Firemen urged proper alarm handling to avoid risking costly apparatus.
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Scioas
John Dunn
The
Reuss
Main Street
Cooper
Main
Piccadilly Street
Nnms
Head of Anna May Dietrich Found Under Railroad Bridge
The head of Miss Anna May Dietrich, dismembered and earlier found in a woods near Media, Pa, was recovered today under a Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over Naylor's creek near Bywood. Police saw no marks of cause of death, noting the head remained well preserved due to cold weather.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Anna May
Dietrich
Media
Naylor
Bywood
Garrett Road
Snow Ordinance Violations Prompt Citywide Crackdown
Mayor Ward urges enforcement of the sidewalk snow removal ordinance after a spate of complaints and injuries. Police will survey two hours after snowfall ends, compiling names of violators to bring before the police court for explanation.
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Ward
Star
Farm feeds offered at extra special price
For five days only from Tuesday January 26 to Saturday January 30, the Inchester Milling Corp lists Pure Wheat Brat Pure Middlings Pure Mixed Feed 41 Per Cent Cotton Seed Meal Blue Ridge Scratch and 25 Per Cent Milk tion among others at a discount in ten lots. Rent notice follows.
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Blue Ridge
Inchester Milling Corp
Fire Devastates Farm Barn as Livestock Perishes
A large bank barn on Boyd B. Unger’s farm near Old Bethel Church in Frederick County burned yesterday afternoon. Ten horses, 12 cows, 11 hogs and five calves died. six more horses were saved by Mrs. Unger and her son. Loss exceeds 9000 dollars with only 2950 insurance on barn and contents. Local fire units also battled three small fires in Winchester between 8 p.m. and today, including a tobacco store blaze from a creosote chimney and overheated flues in two homes.
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Boyd B. Unger
Old Bethel Church
Albin
Frederick County
Unger
Frel County
Richard L. Omps
Rige
Loudoun Mutu Fire Insurance Company
Winchester
W. L. Whisson
South Main Street
Whisson
Whisser
Oscar Kremer
East Pall Mall
Richard Brown
North Main Street
Friendship Fire Co to Attend Funeral of Maurice A. Shiner
Friendship Fire Co members are asked to meet at the hall Sunday at 2 o clock in the afternoon to attend the funeral of Brother Maurice A. Shiner. The notice was issued by Capt. Fred. W. Forney and a reward is offered for a lost Goodyear tire at the Star office.
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Maurice A. Shiner
Fred. W. Forney
Goodyear
Star Office
Automobile Glass by John W Rosenberger Co
Expert windshield and car door glass replacement offered with prompt service and fair prices. Local advert notes John W Rosenberger Co provides automotive glazing solutions.
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John W. Rosenberger , CO
Cardinal Mercier Belgian patriot dies at 74
Cardinal Mercier Primate of Belgium and wartime hero died at 74 after a decline following surgery on December 29. Surrounded by family clergy papal nuncio and King Albert representative. Pope Pius received the news and prayed for his repose. Special masses planned in Belgium and France. possible state funeral with King Albert and Crown Prince Leopold.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
France
Albert
Leopold
Rome
Pope Pius
Apostolic Palace
Vatican Gardens
President Coolidge Can Speak With Father By Phone
President Coolidge can call his bedridden father Col. John C. Coolidge at any hour by dialing Plymouth 6000. The elderly father, who has refused a home telephone, is 80 and bed-ridden, with illness limiting use of his legs.
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Plymouth
Coolidge
John C. Coolidge
Merry Widow At Empire Brings Surprising Low Prices
The Empire Theatre announces popular prices for The Merry Widow with matinee and evening seats at 15 to 50 cents, comparing favorably with New York prices. Patrons are urged to arrive early for the seven and nine fifteen showings to avoid disruption. An old fiddlers contest and cake walk will be staged midweek between shows.
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Empire Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn
New York City
Gloria Gould
Embassy Theatre
Broadway
New York
Empire
the Empire
Special Pullman Train to Virginia Inauguration
Winchester Chamber of Commerce arranges special Pullman train from Winchester to Richmond for Governor Byrd inauguration on February 1. Fare equals 11.05 round trip plus Pullman berths. minimum 125 travelers needed. reservations urged by January 28.
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Winchester
Accose
Baltimore
Chamber of Commerce
Inchester
Richmond
Clarke
Warren
Rec
Andrew Bell
Sec
Byrd
Chesapeake and Ohio
Richmond, Fredericksburg
Potomac
H. F. Cary
Southern Railway
Washington
R. F
Pullman
Pullman Company
H. B. Farboat
B. & O. Railroad
Eight Die As Allentown Hotel Fire Claims Victims
A century old La Fayette Hotel in Allentown burned after midnight killing at least eight people. Forty eight guests were in the five story brick building on Seventh Street when flames swept from the third floor. Dozens were injured and three or four bodies remained unaccounted for amid the smoldering ruins.
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Associated Press
Allentown
la Fayette
Anna Novak
Seventh Street
Linden
Turner Streets
Pennsylvania
William J. Shanahan
James McKeever
Dearmont
Philadelphia
Alexander Troup
Boardman
Funeral of Maurice A. Shiner Services at South Main Home
Funeral services for Maurice A. Shiner will be held at his South Main Street home at 2 p.m. Sunday conducted by Rev. F. E. R. Casselman followed by interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include James Cave Russell Carpenter Arthur Mason Harry Woodward Russell Patton and John Mills. The Friendship Fire Company will also attend.
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Maurice A. Shiner
South Main Street
R. Casselman
Mount Hebron Cemetery
James Cave
Russell Carpenter
Arthur Mason
Harry Woodward
Russell Patton
John Mills
Friendship Fire Company
Weather outlook hints at midweek rain and late-week cold
The forecast from the Associated Press notes a pattern of rain around the middle and end of the week. Temperatures are mild in the first half, with a cold spell expected in the latter half.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hope of Limiting Court Debate Fails
Washington January 23. Hope of limiting Senate debate on the world court without cloture collapsed as opponents refused to consent to a unanimous consent limitation agreement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Snatched From Death Second Time Within a Week
OSSINING N Y Jan 2 This is the second reprieve for Ambrose Ross slated for the Sing Sing electric chair for murder. a court order and a governor’s telegram postponed the execution for further argument. The inmate awaited a second last meal as the message came to delay the death.
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Associated Press
Ossining
N. Y
Ambrose Ross
Sing Sing
Ernest Whitman
Governor Smith
New York
Rogs
James L. Long
Beaver Broadcasters On the Air Tonight From Buffalo WMAK
Beaverboard manufacturers announce a radio program at 9 o clock this evening on Buffalo station WMAK at a wavelength of 266 meters. Another program is planned for the same hour next Saturday night.
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Beaverboard
Buffalo
WMAK
Objection Filed Against Any Increase in Telephone Rates
City officials and county leaders appeared before the State Corporation Commission in Richmond to oppose Potomac Telephone Company rate hikes. Councilman J H Henry contended press reports misled readers about Winchester and Clarke County figures while detailing proposed 10 cent tolls and a 15 dollar private line increase. The group argued flat rates should not rise and noted the franchise contract from 1904 may affect the case.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke County
L. J. McCartney
Stephens City
Henry
Roy Mitchell
Boyce
Clarke
Enry
Washington
Clude Clarke Paigo
Steph City
United, Or Cumberland Valley Company
Anbrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
I. R. Dettra
Philip Williams
Boyd RB. Richards
Times-Dispatch
Free Clinic For Cripples Of All Ages
The next free clinic for crip pled persons of all ages will be held Saturday January 20 from 9 am to 4 pm at the District Nurse Association office in the Chamber of Commerce building Winchester. The examination and any needed treatment are free for those unable to pay. Cripples of Winchester and surrounding districts are invited, sponsored by Winchester Kiwanis and cooperating clubs with the District Nurse Association and State Bureau of Rehabilitation.
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District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Y. Cripples
Winchester Kiwanis and Clubs
Trict Nurse Association
Ne State Bureau of Rehabilitation
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