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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
5
An announcement from Annapolis on January 28 confirms Siam A. Navy Bill Ingram as the new head coach of the Naval Academy football team. Details are scarce due to degraded copy but the appointment is reported as official.
An Associated Press item notes aftershocks following an earthquake in Charlottesville Virginia. The brief mentions tremors recorded at the University of Virginia and notes ongoing seismic activity.
New York stocks show scale buying after a morning dip tied to motors and other specialties. The market firmed as offerings were absorbed, with vigorous bidding resuming toward noon. Call money stayed at 4 percent for two hours. A seismic reading at the University of Virginia noted aftershocks from a quake.
A vast crowd lines the Brussels route for Cardinal Mercier's cortege amid bells and tolling as King, Prince Leopold, Marshal Foch, and wounded veterans honor the prelate. Delegations from allied nations and Belgian officials attend. American representatives accompany the relief commission. The body departs Melines for interment at St Rambaut's Cathedral in Brussels.
The British freighter Antinoe and its entire crew were rescued at sea. Twelve men were saved by the United States liner President Roosevelt, with the remaining 13 taken off at midnight. Captain George Fried reported the rescue after a lull in a storm. the Antinoe remained afloat and a navigation hazard.
The Cumberland Valley League basketball season starts Friday night with Handley High of Winchester as the lone opener for the evening. Last season’s title race finished in a close contest, and four teams claim to be as strong as in prior years, signaling a competitive campaign ahead.
In Hagerstown Maryland two masked men tried to rob Roy G Powell a restaurant owner and union official early today after threatening him with a gun Powell seized his own gun and the suspects fled pursued by police with no injuries reported
Winchester residents are invited to attend the inauguration in Richmond aboard a Baltimore and Ohio special train leaving Sunday night at 11 oclock for 11.05 round trip, sleeping car berth excluded. A day coach option costs 11.06. names must be submitted to the Winchester Chamber of Commerce by Friday noon to ensure operation.
Mickey Walker world welterweight champion had successful operations in Philadelphia today to remove his tonsils and a bone cartilage from the right side of the nose at Dr. Herbert M. Goddard’s private hospital. Dr. Goddard previously operated on Jack Dempsey for nasal bone removal.
Washington January 28 the Senate opened discussion on the tax bill with opponents pledging to fight quick action if needed despite March 15 income tax due. Senator Norris doubts a February vote. Smoot says postponing payments or refunds impractical while 2,300,000 would gain relief and revenue is needed for $600 million in short term obligations.
Virginia's capitol and the governor's mansion are at grave fire risk from defective wiring, chief state electrical inspector T. W. Bowry warned after a routine inspection. Bowry and two assistants conducted the survey at the governor's request amid 37 years of experience.
Handley dropped a hard fought 30 to 10 game on Randolph-Macon Academy's floor. Hawkins and Renner stood out for Handley while Burger and Civiligiano starred for RMA as Mitchell led the visitors with 9 points.
Substitutions listed for the game include R M A Hunter Hu son Reid and Beadlome. Referee Washington officiated with five officials. Players entered as substitutes and the record notes changes during the match.
In Baltimore on January 28, Howard R. Kauffman, ex deputy clerk in the motor vehicle office, faces forgery and false pretense charges in Criminal Court. Witnesses testified his six year ago role as assistant treasurer at Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church and described his good reputation. He alleges he earned extra income by acting as a jewelry company agent, with $1,500 in yearly commissions. a bookkeeper said commissions paid totaled $48.50.
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk’s office to Howard L. Brill and Miss Margie V. Smith, both of Intermont, West Virginia. The groom is a 21 year old farmer and Miss Smith is 19.
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