Mitchell Resigns From Army Pending White House Decision
Col. William Mitchell submitted a resignation from the United States Army amid a five year suspension for criticizing government policies. Final acceptance rests with President Coolidge who previously approved the court martial sentence with modifications.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Mitchell
Army
United States Army
Coolidge
Mitchell
Friends
Illiam Mitchell
Representative Reid
Illinois
White House
Reid
Davis
War Department
Alleged Burglar in Jail After String of Robberies
Police nabbed a 30 year old man named William Winemiller from Uniontown Pa claiming aliases after he was found with stolen cash and a gold watch at three am. The intruder matched a reported night prowler seen at Paul Fletcher’s Baker Street home and is suspected in a Telegraph office break in which $23 and a wrist watch were stolen. Authorities believe a confederate aided the suspect and further arrests may follow.
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William Winemiller
Uniontown
Winchester
Winemiller
Baker and
Kent Streets
Paul Fletcher
Baker’street
Fletcher
Cers Dove
Guthridge
Govan
Wine- Ritter
George Kinson
Ohio
Hagerstown
Baltimore and Ohio
Yin
Baker Street
Mr. Fletcher
W. Hollis
Dove
Gordon
Kent Street
Fletcher House
Folice
Western Union Telegraph
Jorth Main Street
Indian Alley
Blair Hahn
Telegraph Office
Ramsburg
Roland C. Ryan
East Piccadilly Street
Winnemiller
Fisher
Hazarsetown
Visitors flock to Winchester for Apple Blossom Festival plans
Visitors are in town for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival with a meeting at the George Wascension Hotel to decide on a third festival this spring. Over 100 sign up, railroads plan to attend, and efforts aim to formalize a permanent organization to boost the event.
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George Wascension
Winchester
Shenahdoah
Valley of Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Southern Railway
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
Free Clinic For Cripples Of All Ages
The next free clinic for crip pled persons of all ages will be held Saturday January 30 from 9 a m to 4 p m at the District Nurse Association office in the Chamber of Commerce building in Winchester. The examination and any necessary treatment are free for those unable to pay. Cripples from Winchester and surrounding districts are urged to attend, sponsored by the Winchester Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs with the District Nurse Association and the Vom Bureau of Rehabilitation.
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District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Winchester Kiwanis and
Rotary
Vom Bureau of Rehabilitation
Boy Takes Blame for Wheat Theft and Frees Relatives
Welton Landacre, aged 16, surrendered to police admitting sole responsibility for thefts of wheat from the Ches W. Snapp farm near Opequon. He claimed his father J. W. Landacre and brother Clinton were innocent. A warrant had pursued Welton, who chose to clear his family and was sent to the State Reformatory after a Juvenile Court hearing.
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W. Snapp
Opequon
J. W. Landacre
Clint Landacre
Welton Landacre
Doran
York
Clinton
Snapp
A. J. Tavenner
Linton
Frazier
State Reformatory
Clinton Lanacre
Tavenner
Hop to it urges support for Governor Harry by Winchester
A rousing call urges residents of Winchester to travel to Richmond for Governor Harry Byrd’s visit, urging active duty from supporters. The piece notes the pressure on a governor from political intrigue and highlights the mass turnout and camaraderie as essential for success.
Snow and Cold Forecast Ahead For Early Week
The weather bureau predicts rain or snow and colder conditions for the end of this week with unsettled Atlantic coast weather extending inland. A storm period including snow is forecast and travelers to Richmond for the gubernatorial inauguration are urged to arrange the special train trip to avoid hazardous, possibly snowy, roads.
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Weather Bureau
Richmond
Atlantic Coast
Chamber of Commerce
Week Favorable For Outdoor Work
Weather and crop report for Virginia says conditions are generally favorable for outdoor work. Winter grains are in good condition with spring near and field work progressing. A special train service to Winchester is planned but requires 125 passengers. otherwise the train will not run.
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Washington
Virginia
Winchester
Pullmans
Virginia to broadcast Byrd inaugural address by radio
Parsons reports plans for Virginia to transmit Governor Harry F. Byrd's inaugural address from WRVA at 12:30 with a 256 meter wavelength. The Marine Band will provide music as thousands listen in both grounds and homes, marking a historic first for gubernatorial broadcasts.
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The
Associated Press
Ait Ond
Parsons
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
WRVA
Larus Brothers Tobacco Company
Byrd
Theether
Old Dominion
Coolidge
United States Marine Band
Washington
Capitol
City and County Short in Near East Relief Funds
The Near East Relief drives in Frederick County face a shortfall with only six of 49 allocated children pledged. 43 Virginia Training School children in Lyra face possible lack of local support, with $66.67 needed per child for a year. Funds should be sent to H. D. Fuller, treasurer, as immediate action is urged.
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Eat
Frederick County
Virginia Training School
Lyra
Casselman
Reward Offer for Uncut Liberty Magazine January 23 1926
A reward of 25 cents is offered for a copy of Liberty Magazine dated January 23 1926 that has not been cut or mutilated. Bring the copy to the Star office.
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Liberty Magazine
Star Office
Chamber Makes Final Appeal for Inaugural Richmond Train
Winchester Chamber of Commerce urges local and regional residents to reserve seats for a Sunday night inaugural train to Richmond. With a required minimum of 126 reservations, only about 25 have signed, prompting a canvass of merchants and citizens from Clarke Warren Shenandoah and surrounding counties. Train includes four to five Pullmans and a day coach, round trip fare 11.05, berth prices 3.75 upper 3.00 lower. reservations due by January 28 or the train may not run.
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Richmond
Virginia
Harry
Wilson
Bob Gray
Tom Cather
Shirley Carter
Winchester
Jiminy
Andy Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wbout
Bell
Clarke
Warren
Shenardoah
Frederick
Frederick County
Byrd
Béll
Rhons
Aake
Jocal Chamber of Commerce
For Rent Ad Fragment Reported By AP Spmeine
A fragmentary rental notice appears in AP style text with garbled phrases about urgent rental action. The readable elements offer limited clues to location dates or contact details.
Headquarters Company Drill Notice and Sale Ad
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY This organization will be inspected Thursday evening by Major Ka en J Chamberling Inf 8 A Every member is here to report promptly at 7 bam Thursday at armory for drill absence will be at Burka Hollis 16th Inf Comd g. FOR SALE 1933 Ford coupe cheap to quick buyer Winchester Credit Corp
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Ka~en J
Chamberling Inf
Bam
Rmory
Anne
Burka
Hollis
Istee
Ford
Winchester” Credit Corp
Government offers extended deadline for veterans insurance
Captain E P Van Hise of the Veterans Bureau in Winchester and Frederick County promotes reinstatement or conversion of World War era insurance. The extended July deadline affects those who delayed renewing policies with a $6000 maximum benefit and a minimum sum. He will be at the American Legion building today and tomorrow then depart Friday for Front Royal.
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E. P. van Hise
The
States Veterans’. Bureau
Ington
Winchester
Coolidge
Congress
van Hise
Frederick 0
American’ Legion
Main ’Street
Front Royal
Washington
M. B. MacMillan
Washington, Pessi Veterans’ Bureau
Toedamaging accident and hospital stay reported at local scene
The report describes injuries from a trimming accident where Mr Phillips suffered back injuries and requires hospital stay for several days. Electric light workers Dick Funk is noted in connection with the scene. Dr Clark confirms a severe toe loss with belief the toe may regrow to the foot.
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High. Clark
Phillips
Gam
Ater
Dick Funk
Dr. Clark
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