Six Attorneys To Argue Case In Sensational Romney Trial
Walter Crabtree, 28, accused of the December 18 shotgun killings of three men in Romney West Virginia, faces a first degree murder trial. The defense sought insanity testimony experts, a plea withdrawal, a postponement, and a venue change as crowds gathered at the Hampshire County courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crabtree
Romney
W. Va
Hampshire County
Crabtree
Asd
H. G. Shores
Keyser
J P. Romine
Cumberland
A. G. Hughes
Kingwood Braxton County
L. V. Thompson
Robert White
J. S. Zimmerman
Earnest L. Luttrell
Martinsburg
H. Carter
Thompson
Sling of Justice of the Peace
Ben E. Miller
Edward Wolford
The
England halts two new cruisers in naval talks
London January 27. Britain cancels construction of its two newest cruisers as talks with the Big Five on tonnage limits progress. Italy’s parity issue also discussed with proposals for a treaty declaration recognizing sovereign fleet rights while pledging not to exceed agreed build limits to 1936.
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Associa Press
London
Italy
France
Brittan
West Crusiere
Downing Street
Shouse Charges Hoover Card-Indexes Federal Workers
Jouett Shouse, DNC chairman, claims Hoover is compiling cards on every federal employee and storing the data in departments with Walter Newton as political agent. White House denies the charge, calling it untrue and lacking any fact.
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Associated Press
Washingtn
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Hoover
Shouse
Jr. Hoover
Walter Newton
Washington
White House
Walter H. Newton
Winchester Urges Quick Purchase of City Auto License Plates
Time limit nears for Winchester car plates as owners are urged to obtain them before the grand rush. Plates are sold daily at the City Hall in the Commissioner of Revenue office of Charles W. Trenary.
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City of
Winchester
Commissioner of Revenue
Charles W. Trenary
Trial Proceedings Highlight Hampshire County Killing
Defendant could not obtain a fair trial as newspaper accounts supported the defense claim. Judge A G Hughes presides. Judge G K Kump of Hampshire County has deemed himself a material witness and stayed at the Inskeep residence the night of the killing.
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Hampshire County
A. G. Hughes
G. K. Kump
Kump
Eielson Plane Wreck Found on Siberian Island
On a icebound island near North Cape in Siberia two flyers found the wreckage of Carl Ben Eielson and Earl Borland missing since November 9. The fuselage, wing, and tail were severely damaged, with no sign of the aviators. Crosson and Gillam reported that both likely died on impact.
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Associated Press
Serauld
Wash
Siberia
North Cape
Carl Ben Eielson
Earl Borland
Eielson
Joe Crosson
Harold Gillam
Borland
Seattle Times
Marion Swenson
Crosson
Gillam
Hielson
Canada
United States
Teller
Alaska
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Arctic Ocean
Miss Whetsel to Stand Trial in Keyser Tomorrow
Miss Luella Whetsel of Harrisonburg Virginia will go on trial in Keyser tomorrow on a charge of complicity with Dr Otto Fisher who is serving ten years for his role in the death of Lonnie Deckone of Harrisonburg after an alleged illegal operation. Orville Liskey of Harrisonburg had his trial postponed to April and bail cut from 6500 to 5000.
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Associated Press
Keyser
W. Va
Luella Whetsel
Harrisonburg
Otto Fisher
Lonnie Muriel Deckone
Orvill Liskey
Miss Deckone
Orville Liskey
Two Children Die In Baltimore Coasting Accidents
Two youths died and a third was gravely hurt after weekend coasting incidents in Baltimore. Milton Creagh, 14, died after his sled crashed into a tree. Benjamin Deal, 15, was fatally injured when his sled hit a car. William Kremmerer, 11, suffered a fractured skull and remained in serious condition.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Milton Creagh
Benjamin Deal
William Kremmerer
Columnists defend country at international conference
Nation's writers argue for stronger safeguarding at a global forum. They urge clearer policies and united stance among media voices to deter threats and uphold national security.
Auto Hits Man Kneeling in Roadway Near Winchester
George Riggs about 25 was struck on the Winchester Berryville pike by Thomas Fowler of Berryville Clarke County around 9 pm Saturday. Riggs suffered two fractured ribs and abrasions and later recovered consciousness. Fowler, blinded by a passing car light, stopped within ten feet and was released on a 500 bond pending Riggs’s return to court. Riggs worked on Clarence Robinson’s farm and was treated by Dr. H I Pifer.
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George Riggs
Thomas Fowler
Berryville
Clarke County
Winchester
Mr. Fowler
Fowler
Riggs
Clarence Robinson
H. I. Pifer
President Hoover Will Fish Only In Due Season
President Hoover urged Virginia lawmakers to reject special fishing favors and keep rivers in season for all. He stated he would fish only during calendar seasons when others may fish and opposed any stream being fished out of season.
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Hoover
Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
United States
Virginia
Rapidan River
Shade Company Wins Jury Verdict From Sinclair Corp
A jury in Corporation Court returned a verdict for Shade Motor Company against Sinclair Refining Company for 159.38 after about two hours deliberation. The suit originally sought 1 917 38, reduced to 1 042.00 after prior circuit court actions, with a 480 adjustment between the firms for gasoline shortages and pump errors.
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Corporation Court
The
Shade Motor Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Shade Company
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm Celebrates Birthday Quietly in Exile
Doorn Netherlands January 27 Ex Kaiser Wilhelm marks his 71st birthday with a quiet morning church service and family gathering. His staff and servants join in the congratulations as the Heenszollern flag flies at the castle gates.
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Associated Press
Doorn
Holland
Kaiser Wilhelm
Sacred concert and fire company sermon at Capitol theatre
Arrangements with the Winchester Concert Band led by Prof McIlwee for a 30 minute sacred concert next Sunday February 2 at Capitol theatre at three. After the concert Charley Rouss Fire Company holds its annual sermon by Rev F T McFaden. A fifty voice choir from the company and solos and quartettes by the music committee will perform. Public invited.
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Winchester
W. &. McIlwee
Capitol Theatre
Charley
H. S. Duffey
W. S. Mellwee
Joseph Hodgson
McFaden
Reuss Company
Truck Fleeing Crash Damages Coupe In Street Collision
Raymond Bowly driving a Ford coupe was struck at North Main street and Valley avenue by a Ford truck that fled the scene. The truck, bearing 1930 Virginia plates No. 32-053 and owned by George R. Green of White Post, was reported stolen and later recovered with a broken headlight and damaged fender. Bowly’s car was severely damaged but no injuries reported.
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Raymond Bowly
North Main Street
Valley Avenue
Virginia
George R. Green
White Post
Bowly
B and O Sought to Acquire Buffalo and Susquehana
George M. Shriver Sr vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that B and O sought to acquire the Buffalo and Susquehana Railroad to preserve existing routes and trade. He noted 5 611050 in stocks already deposited and a total stock purchase of 6 300 000. The Delaware and Hudson Company opposes the proposed acquisition.
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Associated Press
Washington
George M. Shriver, Sr
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore & Ohio
Buffalo & Susquehana Railroad
Burnside
Buffalo & Susquehana
Delaware & Hudson Company
For Rent Modern 6 Room House No 423 W Leicester St
For rent a six room house at 423 West Leicester Street with immediate possession by B M Sullivan. The note about a crossing with a locomotive and ice suggests a cautionary or proverb-like addition.
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Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Upperville Helps Stranded Texan Family After Car Breakdowns
Wilkins from Amarillo arrives in Up perville with his wife and seven week old infant seeking work in Wilmington Del. After sleeping in a church audience and repairing their worn car, locals provide meals lodging and about 25 dollars to continue their journey. The tale of charity unfolds amid a tense moment as the infant’s cries drew concern from worshippers.
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Wilkins
Amarillo
Texas
Upperville
Blue Ridge
Baptist Church
Wilmington
Del
J. E. Triplett
C. W. Wiltshire
Legislature Begins Hard Work As Assembly Reconvenes
Richmond Jan 26 The General Assembly starts a strenuous week focused on state finance seafood resources and gasoline tax distribution. Budget hearings will shape expenditures of about 46 million dollars. Gas tax distribution debates and a new revenue allotment plan loom as courts reform proposals move through joint committees.
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Associated Press
Richmond
General Assembly
Assembly
Senate Finance
House Appropriation Committees
J. H. Bradford
Finance and Appropriations
State Judicial Council
Swank
Vivian Page
Courts of Justice
Public Auction At No 215 Cameron Street
Public auction Thursday January 30 at 1 pm at 215 N Cameron St. Items include bottling machinery electric carbonator crown cork machine bottles cases computing les self measuring oil tank awning show cases and many other articles. Dunn and Duvall auctioneers.
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N. Cameron St
Dunn & Duvall
Ie Auctioneers
Women Conference on National Defense in Washington
Cora A. Vaughan notes the fifth annual Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense to convene January 29 to 31 in Washington DC at Memorial Continental Hall with forty national organizations. Delegates may attend and a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is planned. rail fare discounts are offered. Headquarters: Washington Hotel.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Switzerland
United States
Women’s Patriotic Conference On National Defense
Washington, D. C
Memorial Continental Hall
Janary
American Legion Auxilary
Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
Gol. Bidenamer
D. A
Mra
Hobart
Macrae
Willard Hotel
Women of America
Washington
Washington Hotel
Frozen Bodies of Two Men Found Near Laurel Maryland
Laurel Md January 27 An inquest will be held into the deaths of Alfred Wellford 14 and Lynn Montgomery 25 a track follower whose bodies were found in Laurel Grove with bullet wounds and snow cover A week long search ended with the discovery The elder told police of past tensions with Montgomery who had shown a preference for younger boys.
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Associated Press
Laurel
Alfred Wellford
Lynn Montgomery
Laurel Grove
Montgomery
Wellford
Joshua Wellford
Alfred
Genuine 13 Plate Ford Battery Deal at Bickpas Motor
A genuine 13 plate Ford battery is advertised at 7.75 with a lease allowance for the old battery from Bickpas Motor Company.
Auto ads and street cleanup notes stir city commerce
An item notes America buys two Buicks for a cat of over $1200. An Ebert's Garage offer promises nightly car greasing and washing with guaranteed work. A Pittsburgh Post Gazette clipping mentions a Milwaukee street cleaner fitted with shoulder reflectors and a tail light.
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Ebert
Pittsburgh ‘Post-Gazette
Milwaukee
Handley Founder Honored On Birthday at Winchester School
John Handley born January 27 1838 in Ennisworth Ireland founded Handley Schools in Winchester. J R L Stickel gave the assembly address and cadets laid a wreath at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The article recalls Handley’s philanthropy and links his life to Irish history and Jules Verne's writings.
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John Handley
Winchester
Ireland
Handley Schools
J. R. L. Stickel
Cadet Corps
Mount Hebron
Judge the Were
Judge Handley
Stickel
Mn Buckel
Jules Verne
North Pole
Byrd
Sali
South Pole
E* Onohn Handley
Ennisworth
County Wexford
St. Patrick
Hamelin
Dublin
Handley
Enniscorthy
Jo Handley
Carpenter of
Nazareth
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Fense
Perts
Tree
England
Siberian
Whetsel
Sinclair Corporation
Damifaden
Rouss
Evening Star
GOD Samaritan
Women's Meeting
National Defense
Cora A. Vaughan
Bickpas Motor Company
America
Handley School
Prof
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