Fredericksburg Race Shapes Byrd Mapp Battle in 1st District
Fredericksburg leaders forecast a tight race between Byrd and Mapp with a city majority possible for Mapp in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania. Byrd supporters claim strength in Caroline and Stafford while conceding the city to Mapp. Local papers back Mapp’s cause, aided by Goolrick’s influence, as county officials and bankers align with Byrd in parts of the surrounding counties.
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Fredericksburg
Mapp
C. O’connor Godrick
Accomac
Byrd
Godlrick
Spottsylvania County
Spottsylvania
Commonwealth
Westmoreland
Lancaster
Stafford
King George
Eighth
Caroline
Byrd Strong
Godrick
Caroline County
Motor Vehicle Department
Hayes
Goolrick
The
Star
Free Lance
Richmond
Stafford County
J Garnett King
Byrd Forces
House of Delegates
Clarence A. Jones
Board of Supervisors
J. M. H. Willis
Robert Jaynes
League of Women Voters
Burl
Local papers middle ground on Mapp platform in bond issue push
The texts show both sides avoiding clear affiliation while backing measures in Mapp's platform. Local partisan estimates of candidate strength are surprisingly close, yet Byrd supporters are driving the bond issue as the day’s central issue, gaining momentum in the region.
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Mapp
Byrd
Severe Storm Ravages Washington County Md
Severe thunderstorm strikes eastern Washington county centered on Smithsburg and Chewsville causing downed trees and wires. About one eighth inch of rain in twenty minutes cripples roads, damages orchards, and partially demolishes a Chewsville schoolhouse.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Washington County
Smithsburg
Chewsville
Christian Church Sunday School Picnic This Thursday
The First Christian Church Sunday school plans its annual picnic this Thursday afternoon at the Opequon and Millwood Pike. Members should meet at 1 30 p m at the church to travel to the grounds. Attendees are asked to bring a basket and good spirit for a jolly time. The church's men will host a Women’s Missionary Society meeting Wednesday at eight, followed by a baptizing service.
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First Christian Church
Opequon
Millwod Pike
The
Woman’s Missionary Society
Armada of 17 boats forms lakefront rush to dry frontier
Buffalo July 7 The Buffalo Evening News reports the largest rum armada yet seen on Lake Ontario has mobilized at Port Colborne Ontario for a dash toward the U S dry frontier. The fleet includes 17 crafts with cargo valued at over 250000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Evening News Today
Lake Ontario
Port Colborne
Ont
United States
Notice of Tariff Hearings for Chesapeake and Potomac Virginia
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia filed tariffs on June 30 1925 to modify exchange and toll rates and related rules effective August 1 1925. The commission suspended the tariffs and set a hearing for 10 o clock a m September 30 1925 at its Richmond Virginia offices. Tariffs on file with the commission include proposed rates and practices and can be reviewed at company business offices for details.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Commission
Richmond
Anniversary of Calvin Coolidge Death Recalled
In Wampscott Massachusetts the Coolidges marked the anniversary of their son Calvin's death. Planned Plymouth burial was shifted due to Col. John Coolidge’s illness. A Vermont visit to Stowe may be delayed until late summer unless the condition worsens.
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Associated Press
Wampscott
Mass
Calvin
Coolidge
White House
Plymouth
Vermont
Col
John C. Coolidge
Mrs. Oscar Lewis Ill at Home in City
Mrs. Oscar Lewis, seriously ill at her home in this city, remains confined to bed though somewhat improved.
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Oscar Lewis
Eight Children Drown At Picnic Tragedy In Ontario
At Pinafore Lake near St Thomas Ontario a Sunday School picnic ended in disaster when two tied boats carrying 27 children and a teacher capsized. Eight people died including Mrs Watts and seven children Edith Robertson Murray Barnes Frances Vidler Rowland Smith Jean Robertson Alfred Southerland and Jean Murray. Most bodies recovered by morning and all victims were local residents from St Thomas.
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The
Associated Press
ST Thomas
Ont
Pinafore Lake
Watts
Edith Robertson
Murray Barnes
Frances Vidler
Rowland Smith
Jean Robertson
Alfred Southerland
Jean Murray
St. Thomas
Non-Combatants Flee Chung King in Chinese Turmoil
British women and children have fled Chung King while men stay behind amid food shortages and rising anti foreign sentiment. Hankow dispatch notes Chung King lies about 800 miles above Hankow on the Yangtse river.
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Associated Press
London
A. Lloyd’s
Hankow
Chung King
Yangtse
Anti-Klan Parade Denied in Capitol by Authorities
Washington July 7 Application for a peaceful anti-Klan gathering on August 15 was filed in the name of Rev. George H. Lawson of Keksport who calls himself the anti-klan candidate for governor of New Jersey. Col. C O Sherrill said the meeting would be political and permit would not be allowed.
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Associated Press
Washington
George H. Lawson
Keksport
New Jersey
C. O. Sherrill
New York Market Upbeat As Rails Lead Gains
New York markets opened bullish with Frisco common rising toward a record top of 85 on renewed dividend expectations. Copper futures gained on European demand hints, Virginia Carolina Chemical preferred jumped on expected reorganizational news. Mack Trucks to issue 75,000 new shares to common stockholders at par. Call money renewed at 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Frisco
Virginia
Carolina Chemical Preferred
Mack Trucks
Monkeytown Ahead of Big Week In Dayton
Dayton Tenn July 7 The town gears up for Friday with visitors arriving by train and hotels, shops, and vendors preparing for the Scopes trial era influx. Fear over federal court intervention has eased as preparations accelerate and officials seek to curb profiteering.
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Dida
Associated Press
Dayton
Tenn
Market Street
Court House
Rans Amuck Kills Wife and Child Then Personal Crisis
MINNEAPOLIS July 7 Ernest Franzen attacked his family with a large knife during their sleep. He killed his wife in the kitchen and Morris, 9, in a second floor bedroom before turning the knife on himself. Four other children aged 11 to 16 were wounded as they fled in night clothes. Ethel, 11, was gravely hurt in the neck. Franzen died with his throat cut.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Ernest Franzen
Franzen
Morris
Ethel
Delegate Richards Opposes Telephone Rate Increases
The letter from Boyd R Richards of Winchester Va protests proposed C and P Telephone Company rate hikes. He highlights a 10 cent toll between Winchester and Stephens City, arguing the burden on rural subscribers who call via the Winchester exchange. He warns many would discontinue service, crippling access, and urges all subscribers to contact the States Corporation Commission to protest.
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C. & P. Telephone Company
Winchester
Stephens City
Middle Road
Winchester Exchange
States Corporation Commission
Boyd. R. Richards
MacMillan Meets Many Icebergs During Arctic Run
The MacMillan Arctic Expedition reported by the Peary steamship message encountered many icebergs while sailing from Battle Harbor to Hopedale Labrador. Peary and Bowdoin continued slowly through ice all day toward Hopedale and Windy Tickle with miles of loose ice ahead.
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Associated Press
Washington
Battle Harbor
Hopedale
Labrador
Navy Department
Peary
Bowdoin
Windy Tickle
Rev Switzer Attends Mission Conference at Lake Junaluska
Leaders of Methodist Episcopal Church South mission boards gather at Lake Junaluska North Carolina. Rev B V Switzer of Braddock Street Church attends as Baltimore Conference board president. Rev Dr H M Canter leads mid week prayer service at 7 45 with choir rehearsal at 8 30 after the service. Full attendance requested.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Lake Junaluska
North Carolina
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street Church
Baltimore
Miss Martha and Elizabeth Stuart Return from Washington
Miss Martha and Elizabeth Stuart have returned from Washington after spending several days there.
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Martha
Elizabeth Stuart
Washington
Ben
Senator Byrd to Address Voters at Purcellville
Senator Byrd will address Loudoun and surrounding counties at Purcellville Saturday night. A large crowd is anticipated as voters from nearby counties plan to attend and hear Byrd discuss his gubernatorial nomination bid.
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Senator Byrd
Purcellville
Harry. F. Byrd
Loudoun
Aera
Byrd
Husband Shoots Wife and Mother-in-law near Huntington
A man fired on his wife and her mother during a holiday visit in Huntington Calvert County. Both women were hospitalized in critical condition after the spree driving, with the suspect fleeing into nearby woods as authorities and residents hunted him.
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Associated Press
Ogden Lyon
Huntington
Todd
Maryland Ave
Calvert
Lyon
Utah Midshipmen Sweep Sailing Regatta Wins
Utah Midshipmen crews dominated the Annapolis training squadron regatta at San Pedro California winning the whole boat race and the dinghy event while finishing second in the sailing launch race. The featured launch race was won by the U S S New York.
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Associated Press
San. Pedro
Gal
Utah
Honoys
Annapolis
U.S. S. New York
July rate now in effect for Evening Star subscriptions
Public notice urges new and renewing subscribers to pay in advance to lock the July special rate. Carrier delivery is $4.00 per year, mail delivery $3.00 per year. New subscribers receive the same rates.
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the Evening Star
Cross Word Puzzle The International Syndicate
A multi clue crossword puzzle page fragment with across and down hints. It lists numerous entries such as suffix same as an to intimidate, Russian measure of distance pl, pronoun, female of kangaroo, medieval trading vessel, prefix with and without, and various other cryptic style clues.
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the International Syndicate
Africa
Holland
Heals Ventures
Harry
Judge McClintock Nominated for Fourth Circuit
Washington July 7 Judge George W McClintock of the Eighth District West Virginia is recommended for appointment to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to succeed Judge Charles E Wood who died recently in Richmond. Recommendations are expected from other states in the circuit and no appointment will be made until all have been considered.
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Associated Press
Washington
George’.W. McClintock
Eighth District
West Virginia
Fourth Circuit Court-Of-Appeals
Maryland
Virginia
Carolinas
Charles E. Wood
Richmond
Taft
Coolidge Urges Tax Cuts and Relief Measures
President Coolidge signals support for broad tax relief by trimming the maximum surtax to 25 percent or possibly as low as 12 percent, while keeping the tax bill with the House Ways and Means Committee. He also reiterates his stance to greatly reduce or wipe out the inheritance tax.
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Coolidge
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Officiel
Tate
Personal notices of local visitors and guests
PERSONALS lists Miss El Profit hosting a guest at Monmo street. Miss Denté clineey of Nor folk visited Dr and Mrs. R. F. Cline on Clifford Street. Cline is Dr Cline's brother. E W Dickson left for Washington for a week long stay. L E Ritter left for Baltimore for business. J I Russell of Berryville visited town as a business guest.
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Carl Cline
Norfolk
R. F. Cline
Clifford Stret
Cline
Dr. Cline
Notable Guests At Georgetown Hotel In Baltimore Visit
Mr. O I Owen arrives in Baltimore on business. Guests at the Georgetown Hotel include Mr. and Mrs Herbolsheimer of the Western Union, Mr and Mrs W C Thomson of Swickley PA, Mr E Masants Jr of Baltimore a Shenandoah Valley grad well known in Winchester, Mr J Y Newton of Warrenton, Mr W M Williams Jr of Richmond, Mr Samuel Cohen a large apple exporter of New York City, and Mr G B Abbott and Mr Paul Birmingham of the International Harvester Company of Baltimore.
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Georg Washington Hotel
Herbolsheimer
Western Union
W.C. Thomson
Swickley
E Masants Jr
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
J. Y. Newton
Warrenton
W M. Williams, Jr
Richmond
Samuel Cohen
New York City
Special July rate offered for The Evening Star
Pay now and save the discount in advance. Carrier rate is four dollars per year while mail rate is three dollars. Subscribe now at the same rate with the July special for The Evening Star.
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Frank Chichester
Moore Moore
R. Walton Moore
Ae Highth
Washington Co
Christian Church
Calvin Coolidge
Capitol
Richards
MacMillan
Mr. Switzer
Mission Conference
Winchester Credit. Corporation
H. M. Sartelle
Trens
Arthur D. Norcross
Hudson River
Midshipmen
Romania
Royal
Ferdinand
Bucarest
Ike
Aeom
Stan
Gregian Archipelago
India
Ane
E. W. Dickson
L. E. Ritter
Berryville
Mr. O. I. Owen
Billineys
Evelyn Hyd
Charles’ Eeters
the, Evening Star
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Sante Barbara
Cal
Rulgs
California
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