Train Kills James W Henretty at Harpers Ferry
James W Henretty 57 of Sandy Hook Maryland was struck and killed by the engine and a passenger train No 56 of the Shenandoah division near Harpers Ferry West Virginia. He had 37 years in the Baltimore Ohio Railroad and was foreman of a section at Harpers Ferry. The accident occurred in cold conditions as two workers failed to hear the approaching train. one man Newton attempted to warn the engineer but could not. Henretty’s body was dragged under the engine and later recovered. the other worker suffered minor injuries.
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James W. Henretty
Sandy Hood
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Shenandoahivision
Winchester
Henretty
and Ohio Railroad
Mare Ae Ferry
Newton
Wton
Re Are
Pasengers
Sta
Harpers
Warning Chimneys Must Be Turned In
The article notes frequent false alarms from chimneys burning during wet weather and snow. Local ordinances require four chimneys to burn only in specified conditions, but many owners set fires and trigger alarms unnecessarily, leading to law violations.
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Ofs
Land of Joy at Empire Theatre Delights Broadway Cast
A fifty member company presents Land of Joy in Winch ester with twenty chorus girls. The production features Beth Miller and Gilda Gray alumni, Willard Ward, Bert Leighton, Matilde Carpos, Mile De La Marr, and Senorita Carmelita among others. It is billed as a major musical hit and presented by the Peerpeammens of the Empire Theatre.
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Winchester
Beth Miller
Gilda Gray
Willard Ward
Bert Leighton
Raymond Hitchcock
Matilde Carpos
Faytime Company
Mile. de la Marr
Paris
Senorita Carmelita
Buenos Aires
Peerpeammens
Empire Theatre
Ape
1925 Dog Taxes Due With Penalty After Feb One
Notice from S. Smith County Treasurer. Dog taxes for 1925 due now. Five percent penalty added after February 1. Reference number 27-1p-51. Secure payment to county treasurer to avoid further charges.
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S. Smith County
Treas
Boy's and Men's Underwear Bargains at People's Store
Footnote ad lists boys gray sweaters, boy fleeced underwear at 19 cents each and men's underwear at 39 cents each from People's Bargain Store. Compact catalog style itemizes pantry and apparel pricing for quick shopper reference.
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People's Bargain Store
Tax Figures Mentioned by Treasurer Barr
A fragment notes five percent rates and references T. Barr as Treasury official, indicating a discussion of dog taxes and related costs in a local treasurer’s notes. The readable material is limited to the percentage figure and the name.
Fireman narrowly escapes injury at Handley School boiler blast
Loring Ritter, a Handley School heating plant fireman, was thrown onto a coal pile when the back end of a boiler blew inward. He recovered quickly, saying he was all right. Baltimore experts will inspect the damaged unit, while two other boilers continue supplying the plant.
National Park Bill Enacted by House Committee
The House public lands committee favorably reported a bill to authorize the interior secretary to investigate proposed national park sites in the Blue Ridge, Smoky Mountains, and southern Appalachian regions. It directs gathering full information, assessing suitability, and reporting recommendations to Congress before March 4.
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Washington
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Smoky Mountain
North Carolina
Tennessee
House Committee On Public
One Press
House Public Lands Committee
Secretary of the Interior
Appalachian Mountains
Congress
Winchester 1925 Personal Property Tax Inquisition Begins
On Monday in Winchester the annual assessment of personal property starts under new stringent regulations. Assessors from the Commissioner of Revenue will question citizens in detail about vehicles, household goods, jewelry, and other valuables to determine fair taxation. Tax on incomes above thresholds applies, and delinquent payback is required with penalties.
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Winchester
Commissioner of Revenue
Chas. W. Trenary
Tuty
Seattle Radio Program Heard In Australia Again
A KJR Seattle program broadcast from the new 1000-watt station was heard for one hour in Tasmania Australia about 6500 miles away. The attempt aimed at reaching Japan and no reception confirmation arrived. Dexter-Horton National Bank officials in Seattle listened to the program while inside a vault with two foot thick walls.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
KJR
Tasmania
Australia
Scott
Japan
Dexter-Horton National Bank of Seattle
New York State Board Refuses Parole for Anderson
The New York State Board of Parole at Sing Sing prison refused to discharge William H. Anderson, former head of the Anti-Saloon League of New York, from parole. The board held it against policy to grant parole before one year unless the maximum sentence expires. Anderson was sentenced to Sing Sing for one to two years over entries in the league's books. His release last December was 15 months before the maximum expiry, keeping him on parole.
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Associated Press
Ossinging
Sing Sing Prison
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
New York State
George Denham
Anderson
League
Attend Furniture Sale at 217 S Main Street
Local notice announces a furniture sale on February 6 at 217 South Main Street. Listed as item 29-Ip-41 by Saar, the event is open to the public with details limited in the readable text.
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S. Main Street
Fire near church prompts police guard in Worcester
Worcester Police guard church property after incendiary fire near a confessional at St Anne's Holy Church. The blaze, found by two girls in rags, follows recent fires damaging parochial schools in Leominster and Shirley, leading Chief Hill to order protection for city churches.
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Associated Press
Mass
St. Anne's
Leominster
Shirley
Hill
St. Anne's Church
Italian American Bank Closes After Run on Funds
The Italian American Bank in Col. closed today with total liabilities of 7077992.17. State bank examiner took charge after a three week run. The failure is linked to transactions and loans to International Fuel Company, once directed by Prospero Frazzini.
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Associated Press
Ibads
Comeby
Prospero Frazzini
Beal and Arate's Blanket Ad on 7th Page
Fragmentary OCR notes show a blanket advertisement for Beal and Arate on the seventh page. The readable text hints at a display ad placement but offers no clear names, prices, or dates to establish full context.
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Arate
Beal
Future of Fruit Growing in Virginia Highlighted by Byrd
Senator Harry F. Byrd told about 400 Virginia apple growers that national progress hinges on standard packing and state inspection, with a plan for a national health ad campaign funded by a per barrel levy. H. Clay DeGrange summarized Frederick County progress, while experts discussed orchard pests, cedar rust, spraying, and the five year agricultural program for fruit industry development. The day closed with a reception at the George Washington Hotel.
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Richmond
Byrd
Virginia
Senator Byrd
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Virginia Society
Frederick
Frederick County
H. Clay DeGrange
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
W. J. Schoene
Blacks-burg
Horticultural Society
Apple
F. A. Motz
Blacksburg
F. Earl Parsons
George Washington Hotel
Ress
National Advertising of
Freeman
Kiwanis Club Meeting Highlights Winchester Events
The Kiwanis Club met at 12:30 p m in the George Washington Hotel with President Jesse Oakes presiding. Guests included Virginia Horticultural Society president Robert Glass Vance and Rotary members from Waynesboro as talk focused on Winchester Frederick county and the apple industry, plus plans for a summer baseball club with Yost and Barton proposing committee actions and cross-club coordination.
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Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Jesse Oakes
Virginia Horticultural Society
Robert Glass Vance
Rotary Club
Waynesboro
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
B. C. Yost
Robert T. Barton
Rotary and
Lions’ Clubs
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Twenty Killed In Clash At Shanghai
In Shanghai on January 29 a clash between forces supporting Gen Lu Yung Hsiang and central government troops and defeated Kiangsu forces led by Chi Hsieh Yuan left two dead and many injured in a densely populated district. The fighting occurred as the Kiangsu troops resisted disarmament after their defeat.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Lu Yung-Hsiang
Kiangsu
Chi Hsieh-Yuan
Apple Exports and Horticulture Round Table in Norfolk
A Norfolk program features talks on apple exports from Norfolk and disease control, with subjects including bitter rot, apple aphis management in New York State, and home-ground beautification. Speakers include A. G. King Port Commissioner and H. H. Jones of New York, with demonstrations on nitrate use and round table discussions led by Dean H. Price.
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Richmond
Norfolk
A. G. King
H. H. Jones
New York
R. H. Hurt
Crozet
Henry M
Agricultural Statistician
Dean H. L. Price
New York State
P. J. Parrott
Geneva
N. Y
F. J. Mulford
States Department of Agriculture
Round Table
Mrs. Annie Kremer Dies in Staunton at 81
Mrs. Annie R. Kremer widow of James P. Kremer longtime Win chester resident dies in Staunton Virginia hospital after long illness. A Grace Lutheran Church member she lived in the community most of her life and was known for kindness and steady church service. Her late husband was James P. Kremer and she was born to Israel and Catherine Coburn in Winchester.
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Annie R. Kremer
James P. Kremer
Winchester
Staunton
Kremer
Israel
Catherine Coburn
Grace Lutheran Church
Miss
Aulick
Charles
Auli
Autick
Civic Clubs Plan Action to Save Local Baseball Club
Attorney Robert T. Barton urges Lions Kiwanis and Rotary to act quickly to preserve the Winona Baseball Club. A meeting tonight at 8 at the reference rooms will form a committee to raise funds and avert the grandstand and fence sale slated for Saturday at public auction to satisfy debts.
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Robert T. Barton
Win Ao
Lions
Kiwanis
Airerift
School Teacher Takes A Bride
A marriage license was issued to Leelon R. McNealy and Emma M. F. Snapp of the county. The bride is daughter of O. F. Snapp of Fawcett Gap. the groom is a public school teacher at Fawcett Gap, who came from Hawkins county, Tennessee. A second license was issued to Homer Leatherman and Gertie Didawick of Trone, the groom son of the late Mollie Dean and the bride daughter of Jack Didawick.
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Leelon R. McNealy
Emma M. F. Snapp
O. F. Snapp
Fawcett Gap
Hawkins County
Tenn
Homer Leatherman
Gertie Didawick
Trone
Mollie Dean
Jack Didawick
New Freight Rate Schedules Ordered Cancelled By I. C. C.
Washington Jan 29 Freight rate schedules for ocean and rail shipments from Atlantic seaboard to west of the Mississippi to Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri were ordered cancelled by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Proposed to take effect in June 1924 the rates would have increased freight 10 to 30 percent on most commodities. The commission ruled they were not justified.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Special This Week Bargain Store Ad
A compact nostalgia ad lists weekly specials including large grapefruit four for 25 cents and large juicy lemons a dozen for 25 cents. Also features 0c data water soap cakes for 26c and promotes the People’s Bargain Stor d.
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People's Bargain Stord
Virginia horticultural society telegram misspelled notes
A garbled telegram from Richmond Virginia dated January 29, 1926 references the annual creation of the Virginia horticultural society and mentions W P Meane, Harry F Byrd, and Apple ginia. The text is unclear but implies congratulations on a successful meeting and potential publication in a morning paper.
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Virginia Occultural Society
World Sules Frost
Company
Richmond
Chmond
W. P
Virginia State Horticulural
Winchester
Succes
Watter
Harry F. Byrd
the Society
Blaze on Art Street Triggers Chimney Fire
Firefighters battled a blaze described as a chimney incident on Art Street around 8. A bystander, John Scully, reported smoke and odors from dried holly and chemicals. The cause remains under investigation as crews damped the embers and aired the area.
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John
Scully
Six Members of Family Die From Gas In West Ort
In Scranton Pennsylvania a gas leak caused the death of six family members this morning. Firefighters report others escaped the home but the house filled with lethal fumes before assistance arrived. Passersby witnessed the tragedy and alerted authorities.
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tMuniddahing
Auto Accessories Sale At MLD Street Garage
Get yours now during a limited week sale at MLD Garage offering 25 to 60 percent off on auto accessories while supplies last.
Senate Rejects Postage Pay Increase Amendment
Senate rejects an amendment to the postage pay rate increase bill. It votes to exempt publication subject to first and second zone mail rates, keeping one cent per pound increases in the first two zones at two cents per pound.
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Associated Prest
Washington
Senate
Household Supplies and Wardrobes Noted at Main Street
A brief entry lists household items including wardrobes at a location on Main Street. It mentions an entire household inventory and associated items though details are fragmented and unclear.
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Lon
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Handley School
Baltimore
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New York State Board
Worcester
Vll Virginia Society
MR. Byrd
State Association
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F.’ W. Bailey
R. T. Barton
Paul Beck
W. H. Bosserman
8. C. Brooks
H. C. Browne
R. B. Brown
C. A. Davis
R. C. DeWitt
J. R
Frank Guartes
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Richard
Nelson Frards
Boyd
R. Richards
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Carl Ritter
C. Arthur Rot
Ralph R. Rosenberger
H. M. Betelle
Harry A. Schmidt
W. L.bill Ramsey
W. Ralph Pifer
Arch M. Jarman
C. L
Ol) Jamison
Carl R. Ritter
Walter H. Bosserman
J. Harvey Canter
R. T
Bob) Barton
T. Russell Cather
Nelson F. Richards
C. Ree Robinson
Parson Boyd V. Switzer
Lawrence CC. Hollis
C. A
Joé) Davis
L. C. Hoffman
Bunker Hill
W. Va
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Staunton Hospital
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Scranton
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