Potomac River Company Withdraws From Harpers Ferry Plan
The Potomac River Company withdraws from Harpers Ferry negotiations to sell water rights on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Martinsburg counsel say the move followed no court answer and may indicate a full exit to pursue another field with lower costs and less competition. Reported appraisals range from 800000 to near 2000000 dollars for Harpers Ferry Paper Company's holdings.
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Ehabling Town
Harpers’ Ferry Paper Company
Potomac
Shenandoah
Faulkner
Nadenbousch
Martinsburg
The
River Corporation
Ferry
Harpers Ferry Paper Company
Paper Company
City Council Receives June Reports On Fines Licenses Revenue
Acting Police Justice Donald Weems reports 27 June convictions for city ordinance violations, mainly anti liquor laws, with fines totaling 471.50. Commissioner Chas. W. Trenary issues 7,863.67 in June licenses. City Treasurer Wm. T. Barr’s 1925 year totals show receipts 404,997.57 and disbursements 374,913.57. Sanitary Inspector P. D. Plank lists yards, nuisances abated and water and storage inspections. City Manager Dettra notes June water pumped 43,878,000 gallons. new and extended water and sewer pipes laid. building permits total 141,592 since January 1.
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Donald Weems
Revenue
Chas
W. Trenary
Wm. T. Barr
P. D. Plank
Dettra
Woodland Avenue
Berryville Avenue
South Braddock Street
Kern Street
Stock market edges higher as profits trim gains
New York July 7 The stock market rose early but profit taking and short selling increased during the session, pushing many issues down from their morning highs. Volume rose moderately, aided by expectations of easier money. Call loans renewed at 4 1/2 percent. Closing was strong with about 1 400 000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Storm Sweeps Ohio Floods Dayton Streets
A violent storm struck Ohio with high winds heavy rain and brilliant lightning. Dayton bore the brunt as 1.15 inches of rain fell in 35 minutes flooding streets buckling wood paving and knocking out long distance lines. Total damage may reach 100000.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dayton
Lost Pearl and Sapphire Bar Pin
Lost pearl and sapphire bar pin reported to Star Office. Reward offered for return.
Andrews denies resigning as prohibition chief before England trip
Gen Lincoln Andrews chief of prohibition enforcement leaves for England and denies any plan to resign. He says rum smuggling not rising, coast guard and customs to be strengthened, and cites treaties with Cuba and Mexico as enforcement steps. He notes Canada invites talks and plans to map a program at sea. He supports a national referendum in favor of the prohibition amendment.
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Associated Press
New York
Lincoln Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement
Service
England
United States
General Andrews
Continent
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Andrews
Mrs Eva M Keiter Died At Memorial Hospital
Mrs Eva M Keiter longtime White Hall resident died at 3 30 this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a period of ill health. Funeral from her White Hall home Friday at two, burial in Mount Hebron beside her husband Robert Keller who died 22 years ago. She was 68. Survived by two daughters Addie and Alice, two brothers George I Pitzer and David M Pitzer, and two sisters Mrs Alice Kearney and Ella Pitzer.
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Eva M. Keiter
Frederick County
White Hall
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Keiter
Mount Hebron
Robert Keller
Gray Williams Invited to Speak at Fisher's Hill Reunion
Gray Williams a Winchester lawyer and banker is extended the principal address invitation for the Confederate veterans reunion at Fisher's Hill Shenandoah county Virginia on Saturday August 7. The committee may seek former Governor John J Cornwell if Williams cannot attend. Grounds will be prepared by a Tampa Florida committee head B F Richard under Rev J D Hamaker. Daughters of the Confederacy will assist and maintain a headquarters for veterans, speaker, and guests.
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Gray Williams
Winchester
Fisher's Hill
Shenandoah County
Williams
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Fishers’ Hill
B. F. Richard
Tampa
Fla
J. D. Hamaker
Stover Camp
Confederate Veterans
Strasburg
Daughters of the Confederacy
Firemen's Welfare Meeting Called for Thursday Evening
Firemen of the Winchester department are urged to attend a welfare meeting at 7.30 o'clock Thursday in Rouss Hall. All committee members must be present to discuss department business. H. H. Hable, Chairman.
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Rouss Hall
Winchester Fire Department
For Sale Several Air Tanks for Garages and Shops
For sale several compressed air tanks suitable for garages and workshops. Apply Star Office.
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Star Office
Special July rate boosts prepaid subscription
The Evening Star announces a special July rate for subscribers who pay in advance. The offer highlights potential savings for early payment.
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the Evening Star
THE
Evening Star
Submarine S-51 Goes Aground Near New York Navy Yard
The submarine S-51 ran aground between Williamsburg and Queensboro bridges in the East River while being towed toward the New York Navy Yard. It had just cleared major perils en route to port when it struck Ferry reef rock amid heavy river traffic. two tugs Iuka and Saga moored the submerged craft with civilian pilots aboard guiding the convoy.
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Associated Press
New York
Williamsburg Bridge
Queensborough Bridge
East River
Navy Yard
Sound
Hell’s Gate
Ferry Reef
Iuka
Sagamore
Chamber Seeks Byrd Banquet Reservations
Winchester Chamber of Commerce urges all who want tickets for the Byrd celebration banquet next Wednesday July 14 to reserve now. Secretary Andrew Bell reports a large turnout. reservations listed include B F Arthur Jr H Mack Smith Myer Hamburger Mrs G Miller O rear and others. Tickets are $2.50 per plate and George Washington Hotel requests advance headcount.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
B. F. Arthur, Jr
H. Mack Smith
Staunton
Myer Hamburger
Myer Hamburger, 2; Mrs. G. Miller O’rear, 4; E. Blair Sheetz, 2; H. W. Brown
Fred Hietz
Strasburg Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Ramsey
George Washington Hotel
Colonial theater offers free Pierce Arrow car with lucky key
The Colonial Theater will hand out a lucky key with every paid admission daily starting July 12. The key may unlock a Pierce Arrow automobile given to the key holder when all keys are collected and inspected. A $5 gold prize goes to the person holding the most keys besides the winner.
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Colonial
Pierce-Arrow
Dotterer
Revival in Brucetown Church Draws Large Crowds
The Rev. Mr. Walters, an evangelist, conducts a week long revival at Brucetown Church. Nightly sermons at 8 o'clock draw large congregations. Next Sunday schedule includes 11 AM and 8 PM services. All are invited to attend the gospel messages.
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Mr. Walters
Brucetown
For Rent Residence No 8 on South Washington Street
Classified notice announces rental of Residence No 8 on South Washington Street at 40 060 per month. Inquiry and keys available at 196 South Washington Street. Publication date July 7.
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South Washington Street
Byrd Bennett Medals Awarded By Communities
City council in regular session discusses fire department needs as Sarah Zane and others request deed to engine house property. Other routine items are transacted.
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Byrd-Bennett
Sarah Zane
City Council Session At A Glance
July Common Council met last night discussing honors for Byrd and Bennett for first North Pole flight. They reviewed Band trip funding by special train, deed request for Sarah Zane Fire Company engine house, new street lamps, a drive in filling station permit, and water quality tests for the city and pool.
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Common Council
Richard E. Byrd
U. S N
Floyd Bennett
North Pole
Byrd
Winchester
Handley High School
Canada
Shenandoah Valley
City Council Hears Welfare Aid Then Fire Property Deed Request
The council met four hours with all members present except T. B. Patton. Welfare funds were approved to help Winchester and Frederick county children cared for in Richmond, totaling 23 since 1921. A Sarah Zane Fire Company delegation sought the deed to its North Loudoun street engine house, pending fire committee and city solicitor action.
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T. B. Patton
R. T. Barton
Miss Stowers
Welfare Association
Winchester
Frederick County
Richmond
Donald Weems
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Loudoun Street
Sarah Zane
Captain Cooper
T. R. Cather
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Loudoun and
Gerrard Streets
Mary .E. Conner
Henry
Capt. Chas. Buel
South End Hose Company
Council
Mr. Henry
William W. Richards
Loundoun Street
Richards
Coolidges Arrive at Mountain Camp for Their Outing
President and Mrs. Coolidge reached White Pine Camp in the Adirondacks by special train and were greeted by locals as they headed to the camp. They waved from at Tupper Lake Junction and Lake Clear Junction, with Marine guards presenting honors at the gate. The couple inspected the grounds with their dogs Rob Roy and Prudence Prim as ideal cool weather greeted them.
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Associated Press
Paul Smiths
N. Y
Mrs. Coolidge
White Pine Camp
Gabriels
Tupper Lake Junction
Lake Clear Junction
Coolidge
White House
Adirondacks
Marine Guard
Camp
Rob Roy
Prudence Prim
Washington
Civic Clubs Hold Joint Jefferson Sesqui Centennial Dinner
Rotary Kiwanis and Lions plan a joint 6 30 pm dinner at the George Washington Hotel to honor Thomas Jefferson on the 100th anniversary of his death. Marshall Baker will preside and R Gray Williams will speak on Jefferson's life and achievements. About 200 guests expected.
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Rotary, Kiwanis and
Lions Clubs
George Washington Hotel
Thomas Jefferson
Marshall Baker
Rotary Club
R. Gray Williams
Jefferson
Philip Williams
Kiwanis Club
Anderson Wins Rent Suit In Corporation Court
Judge Whiting awards Fred S. Anderson six hundred dollars minus sixty two dollars eighty cents against Graham Parson in a rent case. Anderson sued for rent on a storeroom on North Loudoun Street after alleging breach of repairs including a leaking roof. Parson credited repairs he made and the court allowed the offset.
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Whiting
Corporation Court Today
Fred S. Anderson
Graham Parson
Anderson
North
Loudoun Street
Parson
Wheat Crop Turns Out Favorably in Virginia
Washington reports a favorable week for Virginia crops with all crops growing well. Pastures improved and wheat threshed in some localities. Reports indicate very favorable crop conditions and abundant berries with favorable prospects for fruit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Nulton and Byrd To Be Guests of Rotary July 15
Telegrams from Rear Admiral Louis M. Nulton and Commander Richard E. Byrd accept Rotary Club honorary memberships for a 1 30 p m lunch Thursday July 15. Marshall Baker says Governor Bird was invited to receive honorary membership at the same event.
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Nulton
Byrd
Rotary
Marshall Baker
Rotary Club
Louis M. Nulton
Richard = E. Byrd
United States Navy
Rotary International
Baker
Governor Bird
Storms Struck Ohio Cause Widespread Damage
Severe storms swept Ohio and central Illinois causing four injuries in Ohio and two deaths in Illinois. Columbus and Dayton report damages around 100000 dollars and higher losses elsewhere. Lightning sparked gas-well fires at New Concord and Mercer, and a denaturing plant at Carthage near Cincinnati burned with 75000 dollar damages.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Illinois
Dayton
New Concord
Ohio Company
Cambridge
Mercer Gas
Federal Products Company
Carthage
Cincinnati
Byrd Presented With a Sword On Boston Common
Comdr Richard E Byrd, first to fly over the north pole, was saluted on Boston Common with swords presented to him and Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett and Lt George C Neville by Mayor Nichols. Mrs Bennett and Mrs Byrd sent bouquets as illness kept Mrs Byrd away.
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Boston
Boston Common
Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
Norumbega Park
National Guard
Mayor Nichols
Lake Street
Nichols
Byrd
Floyd Bennett
George C. Neville
Bennett
Milton Hamburger Dies In Baltimore Prominent Lawyer
Milton Hamburger a leading Baltimore lawyer died suddenly at his home this morning. He had visited Winchester often and counted many friends here. A telegram was received by This Nannie McIntosh who, with her niece Lucille Croghan, is traveling to Baltimore to attend the funeral Friday.
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Milton Hamburger
Baltimore
Hamburger
Winchester
Nannie McIntosh
Lucille Croghan
Durkin Case Receives Repeat Witness Involvement
Betty Andrew Werner, former sweetheart of Martin J. Durkin, testifies for a second time as a rebuttal witness in Chicago. She denies Durkin was a bootlegger while prosecutors argue his primary business was stolen automobiles. The defense rests after brief cross examination. A threatening letter to Prosecutor Romano is dismissed as the work of a nut.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Martin J. Durkin
Edward Shanahan
Betty Andrew Werner
Betty
Durkin
Shanahan
Liberty League
Romano
For Sale Five Shares Fair Play Stock Quick Sale Wanted
For sale five shares of Fair Play stock. Apply at Star Office. Quick sale desired as owner is leaving city. (6-10-1p-tf)
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Star Office
Subway Strike Grips Manhattan In Citywide Disruption
New York July 7 The subway strike by Interboro workers halved train speed and boosted congestion. Thousands walk elevated lines or use buses and private cars as 700 motormen and switchmen demand a salary increase of 20 percent to 1 more dollar per hour.
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Associated Press
New York
Knickerbocker
Manhattan Island
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Shank
Interboro
Pleaded Guilty To Driving a Car While Intoxicated
Z R DeHaven pleaded guilty in Corporation Court to operating an automobile under liquor influence. Judge Whiting sentenced him to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine plus costs, with the jail term suspended on consent. DeHaven had previously been convicted in Police Court, then appealed for nonjury hearing.
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Z. R. DeHaven
Whiting
Commonwealth
DeHaven
Corporation Court
Arrests Reported in Herrin Outrage Campaign
Mayor Martin McCormick announced two arrests in Herrin Illinois after a two week wave of nightly assaults tied to a gang formerly linked to Ku Klux Klan liquor raiders. Ray Walker and Blackie Arms are jailed with Jordwon Arms named as leaders, as victims hesitated to file complaints. Balloe was beaten last night.
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Associated Press
Herrin
Ill
S. Glenn Young
Martin McCormick
Ray Walker
Blackie
Jordwon" Arms
Gangland slaying of Louis Barbagella near Stickney
Louis Barbagella 34 of Rockford Til was found shot three times in the head on a lonely road near Stickney. Police tie the slaying to gangland methods of disposing unwanted figures, recalling prior Caponi era violence and the McSweeney machine gun killings. The body appeared dumped from a car.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Louis Barbagella
Rockford
Til
Stickney
al” Caponi
William McSweeney
Wanted Bookkeeper and Typist for Auto Agency Office
Help wanted for auto agency office at 2130 5th Street Main Street. Experienced bookkeeper preferred with typist skills. Apply Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Main ST
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Potomac River Company
Harpers Ferry
Profi
Memorial Hospital
Fisher’s Hill
Firemen’s Welfare Meeting
H. H. Hable
Pny. Navy Yard
Hitch
Cook's Pleasure Park
Pole
Coolidges
Mountain Camp
President
Mr. Anderson
Manhattan
People’s Drug Store
H. W. Butler & Bro
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