Specultars Secured for Richmond to Boost Valley Inaugural Train
A historic rail offer invites the public to join Winchester in sending a Pullman inaugural train to Richmond. Regular fare is 36 percent higher for lower and upper berths. total per trip about 3.75 dollars to Richmond, 2.00 for the other berth. If enough passengers commit by tomorrow noon, another Pullman will be added so travelers can sleep in Winchester and wake in Richmond.
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Ures
Pecs
Rive Drweler
Winchester
Martinsburg
Richmond
Nations to act on U S World Court membership
President Coolidge accepts Senate reservations on U S adhesion to the World Court and a constitutional protocol. The Senate action hinges on consent to advisory opinions and the impact on American ratification. Meanwhile a Greek wedding in Winchester with Greek and American guests precedes inauguration travel for the couple.
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Pet
Washington
Jan
World Court
Coolidge
Sen Z
United States
Senate
Wil
Working County Bills Move Through Senate Action
Senate passes bills on working county prisoners and inheritance tax matters as lawmakers meet. The House delays highway measures while auditors deny $1000 inheritance funds, and a Swanson World Court tribute advances. Downing's justice of the peace appeal bill passes 29 to 6 amid debates on judicial fairness.
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House
Legate Bowles
Highway Commission
General Assembly
Warren
Swanson
Claude A. Swanson
Senate
Downing
Justice of the Peace
Two Hanged For Murder In Georgia
Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth were hanged in Columbus Georgia for the 193? murder of Howard Underwood. The report notes the execution occurred today after two years of condemnation, with the stakes tied to the murder case and local legal proceedings.
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Georgia
Associated Press
Columbus, Ga
Willie Jones
Gervis Bloodworth
Howard Underwood
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
Six room building on S Main Street suitable for dwelling or business. Apply to G M Hansbrough.
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G. M. Hansbrough
California banks fall prey to Cheek kiter fraud
J K Frank of Holly wood California, an auto dealer, was arrested in Chicago on January 29 after a nationwide manhunt. He faced charges of defrauding Los Angeles banks of about 300000 by running dual ledgers and issuing worthless checks. He fled December 30 and said he would waive extradition after spending time in Seattle Portland New York and Chicago.
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Wa Po
Frank
Bni ‘Arband
Pollive
Chicago
J. Kk. Frank
Hollywood
Cal
Los Angeles
Seattle
Portland
New York
Browk
Red Hot Pie Fire At North Main Street Home
An 11 o'clock alarm reported a stove pipe overheated at C D Shatzer residence 633 North Main. Mrs Shatzer and her daughter were home. the red hot pipe in a bedroom caused the blaze. They shut the damper and chemicals were used. fire subsided with no property damage.
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C.D. Shatzer
North Main Street
Trainmen demand peak wage scale restoration
New York January 29 union leaders push to restore the 1920 peak wage scale for conductors and trainmen nationwide. Local unions to file wage increases next Monday with a written reply due by March 2, seeking a $500 million rise in annual railroad costs.
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New York
United States
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainsmen
L. E. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
New York Times
1926 Dog Taxes Now Due
Five percent penalty added for taxes not paid by February 1. William T. Barr is City Treasurer and Robert B. Shub is County Treasurer. Returns and payments are due promptly to settle the 1926 dog tax obligations.
Murder Trial Set For Hampshire County Start
Charles Vandevender faces murder charges with trial moved from Pendleton to Hampshire County. Proceedings begin Tuesday in Romney with Judge Dailey presiding. A large defense and state team, 65 witnesses summoned, reflect strong local interest in the case.
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Hampshire CO
Pendleton County
Dailey
Hampshire County
William
Reton Pounty
Robert White
Hampshire
Oma Ges
D. Finbar
United States
M. M. Neely
Eee
H. M. Calhoun
Franklin
J. S. Zimmerman
Romney
W. M. Poling
R. W. Dailey
Five Men Killed in Big Illinois Mine Gas Explosion
Five men died and three were wounded in a gas explosion at the Orient coal mine in West Frankfort Illinois. More than 1,100 workers were underground at the time. cause unknown. The mine had been inspected and marked safe at the entrance.
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Associated Press
West Frankfort
Ill
New Orient
Jerry Roach
Arlie Sanders
Elijah Hindman
Floyd Kerns
Ed Tobert
Mr. Harrington
Mrs. Weld Returns From Charles Town Nursing Service
Mrs. Charlotte Weld has come back from Charles Town West Virginia where she tended a patient as a nurse.
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Charlotte Weld
Charles Town
W. Va
For Sale 1923 Ford Coupe Quick Buyer Wanted
Classified note offers a 1923 Ford coupe cheap to a quick buyer. Includes stray lines about expressing devotion and sincere service. Also mentions a credit loss and a Goodyear item with fragmentary details. Local stamp shows Star office filing.
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Goodyear
Senate Approves Funds for Cox Delegate Expenses
The Senate approved a House resolution to appropriate 50000 dollars to defray expenses of the American delegates, ending the era with the measure.
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Senate
Cox
House
Senate Approves Lowering of Taxes
Washington January 29 Senate approves proposed reduction in normal income tax rates without debate in first reading of the tax bill.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Confidence Vote in Operators Backing Strike Negotiators
Philadelphia January 29 thracite operators voted confidence in the actions and policies of their negotiation committee in the joint conference with mine workers to settle the hard coal strike.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Birds fed during heavy snow praised by county game warden
County game warden Ralph Pollard received a letter from C V Williams praising efforts to feed Frederick county birds during recent snow. He is asked to warn cold storage plants against keeping game after February 5 and to inspect for law violations. Warden Pollard is to seize dogs without 1925 or 1926 tags, with owners facing at least 10.25 fine. 1926 tags are now due. Also notice guest Mrs. Bertie Gray of San Angelo, Texas visiting Winchester relatives after the death of her brother, Mr. John Sihert.
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Ralph G. Pollard
C.V. Williams
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Frederick County
Pollard
Bertie Gray
San Angelo
Texas
E. A. Humston
Winchester
John Sihert
Mitchell Resignation from U S Army Accepted
Colonel William Mitchell’s resignation from the United States Army has been accepted and will take effect February 1, ending a five year suspension from court martial after his criticism of aviation policies. Secretary Davis of the War Department announced the decision and the adjutant general has been notified.
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Washington
William Mitchel
United States Army
Davis
War Department
Secretary of War
William Mitchell
Air Service
Army
Last Rites For Mrs. Anderson This Evening
Funeral for Mrs. Frank M. Anderson who died yesterday in Staunton Virginia will be held on the arrival of the 5 55 o clock B and O train this evening A brief service will be conducted at the grave in Mount Hebron Cemetery by the Rev Harry Crim
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Frank M. Anderson
Staunton
Mount Hebron
Harry Crim
Jones Woolen Co Awards Large Sprinkler System Contract
The Rockwood Sprinkler Company of Chicago won a contract from the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation for a major sprinkler system. A 50 000 gallon water tank at 76 feet will provide strong fire protection for the mill and future expansion. The plant is expanding with a new water softening facility, remodeled boiler house, and a ready dye house. Output has been sold in advance for a year, and stock sales progress well. Mrs. Arthur McFarland is ill at North Main Street.
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Rockwood Sprinkler Company
Chicago
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
Blizzard Rages Across Northeastern Area Causes Deaths and Damage
A severe blizzard swept the northeastern region with gusts reported along the coast and in Western Pennsylvania. At least four deaths occurred in New York New Hampshire and Connecticut as icy roads and heavy snow disrupted traffic. Temperatures plunged to record lows in Appalachians and Maryland with zero-like readings and rising later as conditions eased.
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Virginia
Chicago
Sable ‘Island
New York
Hampshire
Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
Hai H
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Alleghany Mountains
Maryland
Hagerstown
Clearspring
Chewsville
Keedysville
For Sale Why Shiver These Cold Days
Abbreviated ad notes a cold room sales pitch and asks buyers to see eNatcheons The Winchester Gas Co for warmth. Also bids calves and hogs at GV Yards on Friday Feb 5 with top prices. contact Boyce at SbF320 Lee for details.
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Speer
Winchester’ Gas Co
Boyce
Lee. Eisaiale D
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