Will Throw Whole Muddle in Courts
Washington reports say Secretary Denby refused to resign after cabinet talks on the Fall Doheny Sinclair oil leases. He defended his actions as right and congressionally justified, absolving Theodore Roosevelt, and calling for a Senate record vote on the Robinson measure. Critics pressed for charging special counsel to pursue annullment suits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Denby
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Senate
Coelnner
White House
Navy
Lodge
Oil
Fall J
Fall
Walsh
Montana
Doheny
Sinclair
Robinson
Arkansas
Navy Department
Coolidge
Soreie Eter
Virginia Senate Defeats Tax on Machinery Capital
Richmond reports the Smith bill trimming machinery as capital rather than real estate improvement was voted adverse by the Senate finance committee ten to one. The Assembly also advanced redistricting for a new judicial circuit, debated dog control, loan rates, and court appointments with several positions slated for abolishment.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Senate Finance’ Committee
Tazewell
Buchanan
House
Stuart
Russell County
General Assembly
Campbell
Elly
Supreme Court of Appeals
Roswell Page
John Richardson
Puditor
Yankice
Commission
Senate
House of Delegates
Jesse
Page
Norfolk
Republicans Name Delegates To Convention
The Winches ter Republican mass convention named five delegates and five alternates to the State Convention at Roanoke. Delegates include Harry Ebert H D Albin Paul Beck J H Yost and Russell Potts with alternates Miss Elizabeth Kern Mrs H D Albin R EB Griffith W B Wagher and W M Lupton. The meeting also elected Walter R Talbot as chairman of the city Republican executive in place of Eugene B Cooper.
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Republican Party of
Winchester
Mass
Roanoke
Cleveland
Ohio
Walter R. Talbot
Cit
Eugene B. Cooper
Talbot
Europe
W. R. Talbot
H. B. McCormac
C. L. Patton
H. D. Albin
Harry Sartelle
Russell Potts
H. D. Robinson
John A. Kern
Luray
Harry Ebert
Paul Beck
J. H.yost
Elizabeth Kern
R. EB. Griffith
W. B. Wagher
W. M. Lupton
Totty Returns From Florida Painting Trip
H. E. Totty a well known local contracting house painter returned from two months in Florida mainly in Miami. He enjoyed the trip and said he benefited greatly from the rest.
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H. E. Totty
Florida
Mr. Totty
Miami
Parker Dies at 53 After Long Illness in Washington
James F. Parker aged about 53, last of a Winchester family, died at his home in Northwest Washington after a ten week illness due to heart disease. Funeral services will be held in Washington tomorrow with interment there. He is survived by a widow Rose Kelly and one son James H. Parker. He had lived in Washington 25 to 30 years and worked in clerical posts, most recently in the tailoring department at Lansburgh and Brother.
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James F. Parker
Winchester
Sixth Street
Northwest
Washington
Agnes Parker
Parker
Georgeanna Sigafoose
William Sigafoose
George ‘A. Windell
Lansburgh
Brother
Rehearsals Progress For Memorial Minstrel Show
Rehearsals for the Sarah Zahe Fire Company minstrel benefit on February 5 and 6 at the Colonial Theater are going well with strong chorus readiness. Cast includes Mrs. Frank Reynolds and Miss Martha Ritter among performers. half of receipts go to Memorial Hospital emergency fund.
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Sarah Zahe
Sarah Zame
Aint
Billy Schneider
Clayton Ritter
Italy
Victor Arthur
Aw-Clarence
Allan Gray
Eddie Yost
J. F. Boxwell
Defer Decision in Garrett Case
Cumberland Court House Virginia January 29 Decision on a defense motion for a new trial for Robert Garrett Cumberland county clerk serving five years for the shooting death of Reverend E R Pierce last June 5 was postponed by Judge B D White pending argument on a similar motion for Larkin Garrett his brother who is under four years for his role in the slaying. The judge said he will hear the Larkin Garrett motion on February 21 likely in Richmond.
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Associated Press
Cumberland Court House
Robert Garrett
Cumberland County
ER. S. Pierce
B. D. White
Larkin Garrett
White
Larkins Garrett
Richmond
Local Bowlers Win The Game
The Charles Towns Bowling Club will play the Winchester Bowling Club at Parsons cigar stores tomorrow night at 8 o clock. Winchester bowlers defeated Brunswick Md by three pins in a close game with Leon Crismore guiding the team.
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Charles Towns
Winchester
Parsons Cigar Stores
Brunswick
Leon Crismore
Nurses' Alumnae Plan Dance for Hospital Benefit
The Nurses' Alumnae Association will host a hospital benefit dance on Thursday night January 31 at Rouse Hall. Admission is two dollars a couple. Henry Seal and his orchestra will provide music. No invitations are issued, community attendance encouraged. Donations of sandwiches or fruit for refreshments are accepted, not excessive. The Camp Fire Girls and other volunteers contribute funds and efforts, including a $15 candy-sale proceeds and a generous hospital donation from a contest winner. A cake sale is planned for Saturday morning at Solenberger's hardware store with a committee in charge.
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Rouss
Memoral
Eve
Henry Seal
Mesdames
M. Lynch
L. M. Allien
Lewis Hyde
Edward Durell
W. D. Myers
Fred Glaize
R. T. Barton
BH. C. Stuart
R. Gray Williams
Ipo Tate
Solenberger’s Hardware Store
Phil Gold
Susan Colston
Richard Griffith
Kenney
H. I. Pifer
Three New Mexico Banks Are Closed
The Silver City National, the Silver City Savings Bank, and the American National Bank in Silver City closed yesterday and were asked to take charge of Tyrone State Bank. Liabilities were about 3 million dollars as of December 31, with large withdrawals cited as the reason.
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Associated Press
Silver City
N. M
Silver City National
Silver Cit Savings Bank
American National Bank
Tyrone
State Bank
Grant County
Scale of Prices for The Covered Wagon at Empire Theatre
Seats on sale at Empire Theatre office 46 Rouss Ave Bell Phone 325 Matinee prices Orchestra 1.00 Balcony 50c 75c Gallery 50c Evening prices Orchestra 1.50 Balcony 75c and 1.00 Gallery 50c Lowest price 50c plus tax Winchester is the only city between Taunton Virginia and Hanover Pennsylvania to see The Covered Wagon this year Auto crank lost reward at Star
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Empire Theatre
Rouss Ave
Bell Phone
Orchestra
Winchester
Taunton
Hanover
January Rate Deadline Notices
The Evening Star announces January 31 as the final day to take advantage of a special rate. Payment instruction appears garbled but indicates a deadline for a promotional offer.
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AIC
Hudson 7 Passenger Touring Car For Sale
Ip 21 for sale advertises a Hudson seven passenger touring car that has been completely overhauled. Mid City Garage promotes the listing with a quick sale emphasis and a discounted price offer.
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Mid City
Florida Cities Spend Big to Attract Tourists
A reader cites Florida study showing commercial groups budgeted 400 550 dollars for city advertising in 12 cities and counties including Miami Tampa West Palm Beach and Orlando. The letter urges Shenandoah Valley leaders to consider such spending as a factor in tourism promotion. Andrew Belli Winchester Chamber of Commerce secretary signs.
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the Star
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Shenandoah Valley
American City Bureau
A. A. Coult
Florida Development
Pub Funds
Florida Towns
Florida
Clearwater
Daytona
Fort Lauderdale
Miami
The
Andrew Belli
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Irregularity in Early Stock Market Trading
New York January 29 extensive rearrangement of speculative accounts brought notable irregularity to morning trading. Heaviness in Acheson and New York Central, which were strong yesterday, restrained buying in other standard railroads and industrials while pools remained active in several specialties. Call money opened at 4 1/2 percent with higher renewal rates due to month end.
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Associated Press
New York
Acheson
New York Central
Railway Strikers End Tie Up As Men Return to Work
London January 29 railway locomotive engineers and firemen end a week of disruption after leaders announce an agreement with the mediation committee of the trades union congress. Strikers are told to resume work immediately and terms of the settlement await public release.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Association of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Trades Union Congress
Edward McGuire Buried in Staunton Today
Edward McGuire son of the late Rev. Frank McGuire died yesterday in Staunton Virginia His body was brought to Boyce today and the funeral was held at 2 oclock this afternoon from Old Stone Chapel with interment in the cemetery Also notice for sale a New Essex Coach with extra equipment offered at 200 dollars under list price at Mid City Garage 28 1p 3t
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Edward McGuire
Frank McGuire
Staunton
Boyce
Old Stone Chapel
New Essex
Mid City
Pay Now to Save Discount for 1924 Subscriptions
The Evening Star advertises a pay now discount offer for 1924 subscriptions from The Star. Readers are urged to act promptly to lock in savings for the coming year.
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The
Star
Evening Star
Quake Echoes From Winchester 1787 Rockfall Documented
Clarke Courier digs into 1787 Winchester Virginia reports of a mountain eruption captured in The American Museum. Mr Gold recounts two eruptions with rocks and dirt hurled from the mountain, distances of several rods, wide scar of earth, and thousands of tons displaced near March 17 1787.
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Virginia
At See
Clarke Courier
Ofville
Winchester
American Museum
Philadelphia
Mr. Gold
Frank
B. Crawford
Phil
John G. Gold
Gold
Nous
Cooper Company Settles Big Sugar Case Favorably
The case of B H Howell Sonus & Co against Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company in Lynchburg Virginia ended in a compromise after three days of trial. The suit claimed a carload sugar sale in July 1920 via broker Harry R Gordon. Terms of the settlement were undisclosed but viewed as highly favorable to Cooper. Congressman T W Harrison and Attorney Harry R Kern represented Cooper. plaintiffs were Keith Armstrong Kern and Kemp Barksdale Abbott.
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B. H. Howell Sonus & Co
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
United States
Lynchburg
Cooper Company
Harry R. Gordon
Winchester
Howell Company
T. W. Harrison
Harry R. Kern
Th Cooper Company
Keith, Armstrong and Kern
Kemp, Barksdale and Abbott
City Treasurer Announces Late Fee Policy
Are now due and 5 percent penalty will be added if not paid on or before February 1st. W. T. Barr City Treasurer.
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W. T. Barr
1924 Dog Taxes Due by Feb First, Robt Smith Says
Fred County treasurer Robert Smith warns dog tax for 1924 must be paid by February 1 or penalties apply.
Fine baby girl arrives near Clearbrook
Mr and Mrs Lohr Cheenger welcome a bounding baby girl named Nancy Lee at their home near Clearbrook. The infant weighed 10 1 2 pounds at birth and brings congratulations to the family.
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Lohr Cheenger
Clearbrook
Nancy Lee
Kiwanis Club to Publish Winchester History Book
The Winchester Kiwanis Club plans a two century history of the organization to showcase its service. O F Mutterell outlines purpose and aims while Shenandoah of Strasburg is cited as a model. The book will be printed by Keister Publishing with Andrew Bell handling orders at the Chamber of Commerce and Library.
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Kiwanis Club
O. F. Mo
Shenandoah
Strasburg
Thin House
Winchester
Kiwanis
Andrew Bell
Ory : Chamber
Morton
Buster Keaton's New Comedy Empire At Theatre
Buster Keaton presents a two reel comedy program with Harold L Morrow and Snub Pollard. Shows daily at 2 30 and 7 p m with regular daily prices 10c for children and 15 25c for adults.
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Buster Keaton
Empire
Toni
Eternal
Ghul
Buster Ton
Harold Lmorrow
Snub Pollard
Hotel Ace Dining Room Opens With Breakfast and Dinner
Announcement notes the opening of Hotel Ace dining room offering club breakfast and table d h ome dinner. It adds a regular T U meeting will be held at Handi Thursday January 31 with full attendance requested.
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Hotel Ace
Aif Eee
T. U
Three New Comedies At The Eden Tonight
The program offers a slate of new comedy features headlined by Buster, with Harold Lloyd and Snub Pollard in supporting turns. Audience will see Day and others in lively demonstrations of early cinema humor.
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Buster
Harold Lloyd
Snub Pollard
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