Powerful Navy Seen as Key to World Peace at Geneva Talks
Senator Hale told the Maine American Legion convention that Congress will not accept any Geneva pact subjugating the U S Navy. He urged a five five three ratio beyond capital ships and carriers and said a strong navy is the best peace factor. The Geneva delegation reportedly proposed higher cruiser tonnage toward a 400000 ton total in exchange with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bar Harbor
Congress
Hale
Maine
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
American Legion
France
Italy
Geneva
Tripartite Naval Conference
United States
Great Britain
James M Coburn Ex Confederate Soldier Dies at Hospital
James M Coburn longtime printer and ex Confederate soldier died Sunday at Ishorial Hospital after a gradual decline in old age. He served in Company A Tenth Virginia Infantry and worked on the Winchester Times Winchester News and Valley papers. Survived by two sons William Coburn and Harry B Coburn, funeral at Mortuary Chapel with ex Confederates as pallbearers and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Coburn
Ishorial Hospital
Mr. Coburn
Winchester Seminary
Sharp Street
Coburn
Winchester Times
Winchester News
Winchester , Leader
Tenth
Virginia Infantry
Joshi Stover
S. B. Gibbons
Strasburg
William Coburn
Sbaltmore
Harry B. Coburn
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. C. Hooks
M. E. Church
South
Mount Hebron
Warrenton Pony Show Set for August 4 in Warrenton
Warrenton Va July 5 The annual Warrenton pony show will be held Thursday August 4 with 21 classes plus saddle, hunter and grand championships Entries close July 26. Entry fee 1 for most classes 2 for hunt teams and pair classes. Past champions include Ellie Wood Keiths Nightingale Blue Wing and Sinbad who won the Blanche Ortman cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warrenton
Mildred F. Gaines
Association
Ellie Wood Kieth
Nightingale
Dorothy Randolph
Blue Wing
Ellie Wood Keith
Blanche Ortman
Usacundun to Box Wills on July 13
Paulino Uscundun was reinstated by the State Athletic Commission and a 15 round heavyweight bout with Harry Wills was approved for Ebbit's Field in Brooklyn on July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uscundun
Associated Press
New York
Paulino Uscundun
State Athletic Commission
Harry Wills
Ebbit’s Field
Brooklyn
Americans Win In The Mixed Doubles
Frances Hunter and Elizabeth Ryan defeated Mr and Mrs L A Godfre of England in the Wimbledon mixed doubles final securing four of five titles for the United States. The Americans won in straight sets 8-6 and 6-0.
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Associated Press
Wimbleton
Eng
Frances Hunter
Elizabeth Ryan
L. A. Godfre
England
United States
Yard Party July 6 Postponed If Weather Turns
A yard party at Burnt Factory is planned for July 6. If weather is unfavorable, the event will be held the following night. A lost small black bull dog with white face named Spot is missing. A reward is offered by Mrs H. B. McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevenger
White Hall
Burnt Factory
Allen Boyd Hurt at Mount Clare Shops
Allen Boyd of the Mount Clare shops of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is recovering at his parents home after a piece of iron weighing about 50 pounds struck him on the head at work. The injury required 18 stitches and he received prompt medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Boyd
Mount Clare
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John Boyd
Boyd
Railroad Wreck on West Shore Line Kills and Injures Many
Reports from Nyack New York July 5 indicate several dead and 75 injured after a New York Ontario and Western passenger train collided with a freight train at Johnstown south of Bear Mountain. Ambulances were rushed from Nyack Newburgh and Suffern as rescue scenes unfolded.
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Nyacky
N. Y
West Shore Line
Johnstown
Nyack
Newburgh
Suffern
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
Bear Mountain
Death of William F. Butts in car collision at Halltown
William F. Butts 45 of Harpers Ferry West Virginia died when his automobile reportedly went out of control and struck a utility pole near Halltown. Dr Sperry of Charles Town rendered aid before Butts was pronounced dead at the hospital. He left a widow and a young daughter. He formerly worked as a ticket agent for the Baltimore and Ohio and lately as a Potomac Power Company field agent involved in river project options. He was active in Masonic circles and a prominent Republican in his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Butts
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Halltown
Dr. Sperry
Charles Town
Butts
Anol
Naval Academy
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg
Potomac Power Company
Potomac
Shenandoah
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home in Grimes
Grimes Virginia residents mourn the loss of Mr Ellis Randall and family as their home and belongings were destroyed by an early morning fire last Tuesday. Neighbors offer help amid limited insurance, with several local updates on residents' health and community events nearby.
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Grimes
Ellis Randall
E. D. Shirley
Vernon Hutton
Baltimore
White Hall Church
White Society
R. G. Clevenger
Charles C. Finfrock
R. B. Hensell
Edna Harbaugh
Winchester
Marshall Unger
DeHaven
Robert Tyson
Martinsburg
Ida B. Taylor
Special July rate for The Evening Star subscription
Pay before July 31 to save. Special July rate now in effect at $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 per year by mail. Also a classic ad for $1 old iron purchase with purchase of an Electric Iron from the Virginia Power Co. at 14 N Main St. Dated notices and codes accompany the flyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nov. Va
Star Will Not Publish Monday July Fourth
The Evening Star announces it will skip publication on Monday July 4 to observe Independence Day. This notice appears in the June 28 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
THE
Evening Star
Nine Meet Death In North Carolina Waters
Nine North Carolinians drowned or killed during the Fourth of July weekend in tough waters. Five drownings happened at Chelma Inlet near Wilmington when swimmers were pulled into a whirlpool. Two women and a rescuer died in the South Fork river amid swift currents. A boy died in the Yadkin river after diving and striking a stone.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Chelma Inlet
Wilmington
South Fork
Yadkin River
Double Aero Wedding Circles Kaiser Wilhelm Church
A double aero wedding was solemnized in Berlin as Hermann Rathskopf and Eduard Zogt of Rohrbach aircraft works married their brides above Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. A minister and witnesses attended as a phonograph played music during the service.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hermann,Rathskopf
Eduard Zogt
Rohrbach
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Bomb Found in Spokane Newspaper Office
A homemade dynamite bomb weighing about 40 pounds was found early today in the building housing the Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle. The fuse was burned to within inches of the percussion cap, prompting a police response and evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Spokesman-Review
Spokane Chronicle
Coolidge Receives Complete Cowboy Outfit On Birthday
On his fifth birthday President Coolidge wore a full cowboy costume presented on the State Game Lodge lawn. Western hats spurs and a red shirt plus blue handkerchief were shown as Boy Scouts and Terry Mont cowboys joined guests in cheers.
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Associated Press
Rapid City
S&s. D
Coolidge
State Game Lodge
Terry
Boy Scouts
Custer, .D
Crew of America to Return on Leviathan Visit Le Bourget Field
Aboard the Leviathan the crew of America plans a homeward voyage after a visit to Le Bourget field. Officials expect few medals to be awarded at a wholesale ceremony and will file a full report to the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Leviathan
LE Bourget
Navy
Washington
Lindbergh
Byrtd
Wilbur
North Pole
Byrd
National Geographic Society
Naval Aeronautics
Army and Navy
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Byrd Cable Sends Regards From Paris to Winchester
Comdr Richard E Byrd sends a cable from Paris dated July 3 1927 to the Winchester Chamber of Commerce expressing deep appreciation and sincere regards to Winchester and its citizens as conveyed through the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Comdr
Richard E. Byrd
Paris
Winchester Chamber Commerce
Winchester
Byrd
Byrd Likely to Leave Paris for Home July 12
Commander Richard E. Byrd and companions plan to depart Paris on the Leviathan around July 12, with weekend visits at Le Touquet. They aim to return to the United States promptly, amid pressure to speed the pole flight work and avoid an extended stay. Byrd, Acosta, Balchen, Chamberlin, and Levine were celebrated in Paris independence events.
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Paris
Richard E. Byrd
Leviathan
le Touque
United States
France
Byrd
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Atlantic
Bert Acosta
Bernt Balchen
le Bourget
Flying Cross
Richard FE. Byrd
French Aero Club
Col
Charles A. Lindberg
New York-Paris
Aero Club
Last Chance Bonds Endorsed by Major Sureties
Hansbrough and Carter promote 6 3/4 percent bonds guaranteed by large endorsing surety companies with tax refunds. They offer 944 percent basis offerings and a small block of Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank bonds backed by the government, non taxable and 5 percent. Inquiries invited in person or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Joint Stock’ Land Bank
Hansbrough & Carter
Shenandoah Valley Inc Returns to Solid Financial Footing
The Shenandoah Valley Inc. which promotes Virginia for tourism and settlement has rebuilt finances after a $12,000 national park campaign debt. Only about $3,000 remains unpaid, with plans to clear all obligations by October 1. Colonel H L Opie lauded the recovery and urged continued support for regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Valley
Virginia
Daniel Kavanaugh
Congress
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
H. L. Opie
Opie
National Park
Shenandoah Valley
Old-Time Gospel Revival At Paxton Chapel
Rev J C Hooks reports a great revival at Paxton Chapel with crowds coming from miles around to hear evangelist W G Luttrell er. Hooks praises Luttrell as a wonderful pulpit man delivering fearless tender sermons. Meeting aims to close Friday night.
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Paxton Chapel
J. C Hooks
W. G. Luttreller
Hooks
Autos Damaged In Pike Collision
Earl Clowser of this city and four young men were involved when his car collided near Clearbrook with a vehicle carrying a Winchester license issued to Ellis Jones. Jones was not present. both cars were badly damaged as they returned late from Pen Mar Maryland.
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Pen Mar
Earl Clowser
Ellis Jones
Winchester
Jones
Clearbrook
Mrs Pendleton Greets Byrd in Paris After Breakfast Meet
Mrs Morgan Pendleton, longtime acquaintance of Commander Richard Byrd from Winchester Virginia, meets Byrd in Paris after breakfast on his first Europe trip. She compliments him as the best sight in Europe. Kermit Roosevelt stops by but leaves to catch a London-bound train.
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Paris
Morgan Pendleton
Richard E. Byrd
Winchester
Europe
Dicky
Kermit Roosevelt
Byrd
Roosevelt
London
Moonlit Rowboat Dilemma in Openquon Lake Saga
An unnamed couple encounters tension on Openquon Lake near Old Town while paddling in moonlight. A second person urges another girl not to answer yes, shifting the mood to a tense, unresolved moment of night.
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Openquon Lake
Permanent Waves Special Ad by Edmond Process
Miss Lois For ney at 205 KF Water St advertises permanent waves for ten dollars with guaranteed satisfaction. The ad highlights a special price and bookable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
Lois Forney
Water St
Ford touring and restr. with truck body sold July 9
Auction notice announces sale of a Ford touring car in first condition with Ford restraining gear and truck body for cash. The sale takes place Saturday July 9 at 11 oclock in front of the Court House. H. E. Shull is the listing party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Court House
H. E. Shull
July Special Rate In Effect For The Evening Star
Pay now and save with July rate offers. Carrier delivery at 1.00 per year and mail at 83.00 per year. Discount applies if paid now. This notice runs in The Evening Star on June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
Trackwalker assaulted on railroad near Martinsburg
Sam Stuart a Pennsylvania Railroad trackwalker was attacked about 10 50 AM near Martinsburg by Fincham who had been told to leave the tracks. Stuart was beaten with a club and rescued by passers by. Fincham was arrested and jailed for trial. He said he came from Tennessee and spent Sunday night in Winchester.
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Sam Stuart
Pennsylvania
Martinsburg
Fincham
Stuart
Tennessee
Winchester
Soft Spots Are Disregarded By Pool Interests
New York July 5 quiet strength marked today s stock market led by General Motors and General Electric. A few weak spots appeared but were ignored as pools pushed favorites higher with season dividend paying issues. Call money renewed at 4 percent. Closing was strong with about 1 400 000 shares traded.
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New York
General Motors
General Electric
Clergymen Considered as Judges for Bathing Beauties Contest
The Rockville Chamber of Commerce plans its first annual outing at Chapel Point on July 21 and may have three clergymen as judges. Rev S J Goode, Rev Bertram M Osgood, and George H Lamar are named as potential judges and are from local churches. The event is open to county women and accepts no firm acceptance yet. Rev Goode is a Hampshire County, West Virginia native and former Disciples Church pastor at Capon Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
S. J. Goode
The
Christian Church
Bertram M. Osgood
Baptist Church
George H. Lamar
Mr. Goode
Hampshire County
W. Va
Disciples Church
Capon Bridge
Child Killed When Pinned By Truck Near Bliss
Four year old Robert Strosnider son of Perry Strosnider of the N J Wigginton farm near Bliss was crushed between an automobile truck driven by his father and an earth bank this afternoon. He died about 2 20 o'clock at Memorial Hospital after being rushed there by Mr Wigginton. He leaves his parents and one brother and one sister. The parents were prostrated by the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Strosnider
Perry Strosnider
N. J. Wigginton
Bliss
Memorial Hospital
Adverse Weather Triggers Sharp Rise in Farm Prices
The June farm price index rose from 126 to 130 the largest monthly gain since 1925. Increases centered on grains fruits vegetables and cotton with weather disruptions driving higher prices. Corn surged to record June levels due to unfavorable weather and late plantings amid strong hog exports and cotton trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Wanted Apples From Butler Packing House
Help wanted for accepting early apples on Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays weekly. Butler's Packing House advertises positions for collecting and processing fruit at the plant. Location and dates noted as six twenty eight Monday Tuesday Wednesday three weeks in the calendar snippet.
Two Martinsburg Men Die In Harpers Ferry Bridge Plunge
Charles Sprague Dailey aged 25 and Vernon Leroy Hill 26 of Martinsburg W V were killed when their car fell 50 feet from a Harpers Ferry bridge onto the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks and was struck by a west bound train. The car was carried through the tunnel and into the river. both men left families and Dailey was a former serviceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sprague Dailey
Vernon Leroy Hill
Martinsburg
W. Va
Harpers Ferry
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Martinspure
Dailey
Hill
Country Carey and Another Shot by Guard at Maryland Prison
Charles "Country" Carey and another inmate were shot by guards after opening fire on guard Alfred Walker in the yard of the Maryland penitentiary. Carey and Spragins, both armed, were wounded as guards Stortz and others pursued them following the attempted escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Associated Press
Baltimore
Charles
Ben
Maryland
Marflyland
Alfred Walker
Walker
Charles P. Stortz
William B. Norris
Spragins
Severe Georgia storm leaves 20 unconscious in Hahira
A rare electric storm struck Hahira Georgia last night leaving about 20 people unconscious in multiple town areas and causing two serious fires. Wires were disabled and the town telephone operator fled the office due to high voltage in the lines from lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Associated Press
Hahira
Jayl
Chinese Warn Parley 10 Keep Off Their Problems
Geneva reports Fourth of July fireworks mark a naval conference and China warns delegates not to discuss issues affecting Chinese interests. Chu Chao-Hsin communicates the warning from a lakeside villa. Chinese observers link the move to Britain and Japan weighing a renewal of the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
China
Chu
Chao-Hsin
Council of the
League of Nations
Great Britain
Japan
Washington
Lace Curtains and Rugs Laundered at Winchester Steam Laundry
Lace curtains and rugs can be laundried at the Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Special July Rate Boost for Subscriptions
The Evening Star announces a special July rate in effect now. Pay your subscription immediately to save, with the offer expiring July 31.
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Senator Hate
Allen Boyd Hurt
Mount Clare B. and
O. Shops
North Carolina
Valley Society
Mrs. Pendleton
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