Heat Wave Death Toll Rising in East as Storms Hit
AP report from New York July 8 says the heat wave caused at least nine deaths directly and indirectly with dozens prostrated. Violent thunderstorms caused outages and lightning strikes. Harlem river drownings occurred, a motorcyclist died in Medford, and a farmer perished in Pennsylvania. Washington saw two deaths as temperatures hit 102.
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Associated Press
New York
White Court
Harlem
Hoboken
N. J
Medford
Mass
Wheatsheaf
Washington
Mercury
Pennsylvania Avenue
Actor Davis Shot by Wife in New York Flat
Allen Davis of White Cargo was critically wounded in a New York apartment by his wife Edith Parker, once a chorus girl for Earl Carroll. Edith Parker was arrested on felonious assault charges and held without bail. Davis’s condition remained critical though later reported improved as authorities investigated the shooting.
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Associated Press
New York
Allen Davis
Edith Parker
Earl Carroll
Davis
Stock Market Report Gains Across High Grade Issues
New York July 8 investors pushed steady buying as money ease continued. Standard industries remained in demand while rapid rises in high price issues triggered profit taking by professionals. Call money renewed at 4 percent and fell to 3 percent during morning trading.
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Stock Market Report
Associated Press
New York
Standard
Colby Quits Scopes Trial
Chicago, July 8. Clarence Darrow, Chicago associate counsel for John T. Scopes, received a telegram from Bainbridge Colby advising he would not be present at the Dayton trial. Colby cites a New York appellate ruling that unsettles New York municipal affairs and prevents departure. He wishes success and notes the defendant is protected by able counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Scopes
Associated Press
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
John T. Scopes
Bainbridge Colby
Dayton
Appelate
New York Supreme Court
New York
John R. Neal
Tennessee
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Northern Portugal
Earthquake shocks were felt in the northern provinces of Portugal today with reports from Lisbon dated July 8. No injuries or damage details are provided in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Associated Press
Lisbon
Seek Pardon In Tarring Case
Baltimore July 8 Parole hearings were held today for Harry C. Leatherman and Arthur L. Rice, the last two of twelve prisoners serving sentences for participation in the tarring case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Baltimore
Harry C. Leatherman
Arthur L. Rice
Leatherman
Rice
City faces street program halt as funds run dry
City Manager L R Dettra reports near exhausted 1925 appropriations forcing suspension of all street work after this week except cleaning and garbage hauling. An ordinance reallocates 5000 to contingents, water and sewer funds, and general streets, while tar and stone remain for patch work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Dettra
Fand
Henry
Main Street
General Street
Feathering Incident Near Meyersville Details
A fragment notes feathering of Miss Dorothy Grandon near Meyersville in Frederick County a year ago, suggesting a local incident tied to the earlier report but lacking full context or corroborating details.
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Dorothy Grandon
Meyersville
Frederick County
Weather and crops in Virginia show mixed progress
For the week ended yesterday Virginia reports above normal temperatures with scattered showers improving conditions in many areas. Cotton and tobacco are in good shape overall, pastures are short, sweet potatoes need rain, peanuts are fair to good, and wheat threshing is very favorable. Rain needed in most parts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Richmond Blues to Visit Europe with Connecticut Guard
NEW POAVEN Conn July 8 The first and second companies of the governors foot guard will join the Richmond Light Infantry Blues of Richmond Va on their May 1926 Europe trip at the invitation of Marshal Foch to visit battlefields in France and Belgium. Governor Trinkle of Virginia will be a member of the party and Governor Pickett of Connecticut hopes to be. The Blues invited the Connecticut company which has accepted. They will cross the Atlantic on a regular liner rather than an army transport.
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Associated Press
New Poaven
Conn
Governor’s Foot Guard
Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Richmond
Europe
Marshal Foch
France
Belgium
Richmond Blues
French Legion
Blues
Connecticut Company
Trinkle
Virginia
Goverpegita
Connecticut
Gangster Gun Blaze In Chicago Wounds Tony Genna
Chicago July 8 gunfire on the streets seriously wounds Tony Genna third Genna brother fallen in six weeks amid battles between beer runners. Genna shot twice as he walked. critically wounded at the county hospital. He was conscious when police arrived and refused to name his attacker. He vowed to get them himself if he improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Tony Genna
Genna Brothers
Genna
John D Rockefeller Turns 86 In Private Celebration
John D. Rockefeller reached 86 with a private estate celebration including a round of golf on his course a family dinner and an organ recital. A message from the estate said he is well full of cheer and grateful for the year ahead. He declined many photo requests citing recent Florida shots and friends call him the best 86 year old golfer, noting a recent nine hole score of 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D
Associated Press
Tarritown
N. UY
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Florida
Milk and Ice Fund for Babies Urgently Needed
Heat squeezes families and babies as ice and milk shortages grow. District Nurse’s Association directs the fund to aid babies and the sick, with Mrs. H. B. Gilpin’s prior donation nearly exhausted. Public support requested via Miss Higgins or Miss Dean to help vulnerable infants and elderly during the heat period.
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H. B. Gilpin
Miss Higgins
M Miss Dean
Lions Club opposes telephone rate hike at luncheon
The Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel voiced objections to a proposed telephone rate increase. A committee will draft resolutions detailing the objections and reasons, reporting at next week’s meeting. The club also announced plans to hear about hospital management from Winchester Memorial Hospital staff and held a prize card drawing won by Elmer Parkin of Liverpool, England.
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Lions Club
George Washington
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Elmer Parkin
Liverpool
Eng
Excuse Me and The Monster Switch Theaters This Week
Due to a booking swap the Metro-Goldwyn pictures Excuse Me and The Monster shift runs. Excuse Me plays Empire Thursday and Friday with stars Conrad Nagel Norma Shearer Renee Adoree and Walter Hiers. The Monster features Lon Chaney in a gripping drama, premiering next week on Empire screens.
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Metro-Goldwyn
Pay Now And Save The Discount
Special July rate now in effect offering $4.00 per year by carrier and $2.00 by mail in advance. New subscribers pay the same rate, as advertised by The Evening Star.
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THE
Evening Star
City 10 Compels Payment Of Delinquent Bill
Milk supply of City is good but better is asked. City may stop customs of guaranteeing improvements at new developments where realtors advance funds to City.
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City 10
City Council Meeting At A Glance In Winchester
Dr Walter Cox secretary of local board of health praised Winchester milk purity but urged an ordinance to safeguard its quality and butter content. The council discussed collecting $6,000 to $7,000 in delinquent bills, halted street work due to funds, and authorized borrowing up to $15,000. Mayor Ward unveiled a fire alarm system, North Main parking was cut to one hour, and a forgotten street near Winchester Inn was acknowledged. The meeting ran late and adjourned after the legal limit.
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Walter Cox
Board of Health
Winchester
Ward
North Main Street
Council
Henry
Old Winchester Inn
City council to resume unfinished business mid month
Last night the city council adjourned with many items left unresolved. A mid month meeting is planned to finish discussion and take action on all pending matters. The council may halt new agreements for water and sewer extensions until older central properties are addressed. Prior policy favored developers in newer suburbs with cost recouped next year from city funds. Opposition argued older homes near town center deserve equal improvements. Continued on page two.
Ashton Store at Auction Saturday Morning
Auction notice states Ashton Store will be sold at 11 a m on Saturday with details in the inside advertisement.
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Ashton
Salon de Beaute Ad Closed Until July 15
A salon at 118 E Piccadilly St announces closure until July 15. A black grip was lost between Kenilworth and Winchester, with a liberal reward offered for its return to 116 W Piccadilly St. Mrs Connolly invites customers to the Martha Washington Costume Shoppe for dress making and alterations.
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Piccadilly St
Kenilworth
Winchester
Connolly
Martha Washington
Oil magnate frets before approach shot on golf course
The Standard Oil magnate halted his tee attempt as the creaking wagon drew his attention. He quipped about every wheel needing oil, saying he was the oil king despite the noisy vehicle.
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Standard Oil
Irish Water Melons Displayed At Station Grounds
Carload of Irish gray water melons displayed in front of the B and O passenger station or Robinson Cold Storage on ice as recorded by F. Ramacciotti on July 7.
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Robinson
F. Ramacciotti
Mayor Ward pushes zoning for siren fire alarm system
At a city council meeting Mayor Ward urged final passage of an ordinance to divide the city into zones for a siren fire alarm system. He said the plan had support from firemen through representatives, with a $1000 code blowing siren to be purchased and potentially financed via a Friendship Fire Company trade. The ordinance would take effect only when funds are available, and two policemen would handle alarm calls from ait hall to engine houses, with no extra salaries. The measure was sent to the fire committee to gauge firemen’s wishes.
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Ward
Friendship Fire Company
Ait Hall
Page
Auto Dash Into Fence Injures No One
Henry Swartzman and his son George, along with Mr. Clevenger, were in a one car accident last night when their vehicle dashed into a wire fence on the Robert M. Henry property on Valley Pike one mile south of town. None of the occupants were seriously hurt though the car and fence suffered damage and posts were torn up over a considerable distance.
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Henry Swartzman
George Swartzman
Clevenger
Robert M. Henry
Valley Pike
Look Who's At Empire Tonite Men at Empire Theatre
Adolphe Menjou Leatrice Joy and Percy Marmont star in the First National production The Marriage Cheat at the Empire Theatre today only. An eloquently produced picture with Thos H Inc drama, orchestra music and news, plus two shows at regular house prices at 7 and 9 oclock.
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Adolphe Menjou
Leatrice Joy
Percy Marmont
Empire Theatre
Thos, H, Inc
Stephens City M. E. Church Services
Rev James A Johnson pastor announces Saturday services at Refuge at ten o clock am sermon by Rev Dr H M Canter at eleven am second quarterly conference Kernstown Sunday at eleven am sermon by pastor subject My People Holy communion Refuge at three pm sermon by Rev Dr H M Canter Stephens City at eight pm sermon to Red Men subject The Concealed Fort Thursday at seven thirty pm Sunday school convention
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James A. Johnson
Refuge
H. M. Canter
Kernstown
Stephens City
Stephens City Farmers Union to Meet Saturday
The Stephens City Local of the Farmers Union will meet in the new bank building at Stephens City Saturday evening July 11 to complete fertilizer orders. All members are urged to attend by order of Secretary I W Scothorn.
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Stephens City
The
Farmers Union
Woman's Missionary Society Meet Moved to July 8
Ridgeway church society announces the Woman's Missionary Society gathering will be held Wednesday July 8 instead of July 10. Billiies is noted as a committee member.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Ridgeway
The Colonial Opened After Full Refurbishment
The Colonial Hotel at the corner of Piccadilly and Market Streets has reopened after a complete refinishing and overhaul.
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Piccadilly and
Market Sts
Asylum Full Aged Patient Can't Be Taken
Justice Worsley reports that Central State Hospital for the Insane Petersburg colored unit is overcrowded and cannot admit a 72 year old senile patient from Winchester. The case highlights shortage of facilities for mentally ill and dependent elderly, with no other placement available beyond the Petersburg hospital.
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Justice Worsley
H. C. Henry
Central State Hospital For the Insane
Petersburg
Winchester
L. M. Allen
Colored Hospital
City Nominees Declared by Democratic Committee
The city Democratic executive committee authorized its chairman D. W. Ritenour to declare the party nominees for city and House of Delegates seats. Unopposed candidates include Robert J. Barton for House of Delegates and William T. Barr for City Treasurer among others. Barton may also be declared nominee by Frederick and Clarke counties due to no opposition.
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Democratic Executive Committee
D. W. Ritenour
Robert T. Barton
House of Delegates
Democratic Party
Robert
J. Barton
William T. Barr
Lightning Strikes Tree at Mount Hebron Cemetery
During a brief storm over Winchester last night, lightning struck a large tree at Mount Hebron Cemetery, splitting it completely. A refreshing rain cooled temperatures, bringing relief from prior heat. Today remained hot but cooler than the past days with a gentle breeze and forecast thunder gusts.
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Winchester
Mount Hebron
Conrad Nagel and Stars at Empire Tomorrow
Conrad Nagel Norma Shearer and Rene Adoree star in the Metro-Goldwyn production Excuse Me at the Empire tomorrow and Friday with Walter Hiers in a pullman joy ride. The Monster plays next week with Dangers Money to follow.
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Conrad Nagel
Norma Shearer
Rene Adoree
Empire Tomorrow
Walter Hiers
Metro-Goldwyn
the Empire
Rupert Hughes
Metro-Goldwyn Pictures
Paramount Picture
Musc
Ford ton truck for sale by Rogers Garage
Practically new Ford ton truck with body and cab offered by Rogers Garage. Listing notes a date 7 7 1 31 but provides no further details. Suitable for repair or parts. Contact Rogers Garage for price and viewing arrangements.
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Rogers Garage
Yard Party at Ridgeway School House Lawn
The Missionary Society of Rest Church will hold a ward party on School House Lawn at Ridgeway on Wednesday July 8 1925. The notice lists possible rain dates and times in shorthand.
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the Missionary Society, Rest
School House Lawn
Ridgeway
Sale of New Paige Broughan and Jewett Cars
One Paige Broughan and two Jewett models a new Sedan and a new Coupe are for sale. Ad appears by T Russell Cather, Admi. 1 with reference to D W Mellwee on July 3.
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Paige Broughan
Jewett
T. Russell Cather
Admi
D. W. Mellwee
For Rent Furnished Apartment in Desirable Location
For rent a furnished apartment available for two months in a desirable location. Contact phone 49 W for details and availability.
Byrd Opposes Tax Increases in Virginia Speech
In Wylliesburg Virginia July 8 H F Byrd repeated opposition to any rise in land and personal property taxes. He urged Senator Mapp to state his stance on taxes and road bonds, critiquing Mapp’s vote history and advocating a pay as you go road plan.
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Wylliesburg
H. F. Byrd
Mapp
Byrd
Virginia
Laid To Rest In Mount Hebron
Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie C. Brean followed a brief illness at Memorial Hospital. At 3:30 p.m. the service was held from her home at ten and Amherst streets with Reverend F T McFaden and Reverend Norman Cooper officiating. Hymns included Lead Kindly Light and For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest. Committal at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Lord in Thy Keeping read. Pallbearers listed as J Few Brown Clark M Smith Wm B Helt Dr J A Richard R Frank Barr and C W Ramsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie C. Brean
Memorial Hospit
Ten
Amherst Streets
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Norman Cooper
Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron
J. Few Brown
Clark M. Smith
Helt
J. A. Richard
R. Frank Barr
C. W. Ramsburg
Funeral services for Mrs Jordan at Christ Protestant Episcopal
Funeral services for Mrs BE Clary Jordan who died at her home in Warwick county Virginia were held at 5 PM yesterday in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev Robert B Nelson officiating. The Episcopal burial service was given. A choir including Mrs R E Griffith Mrs G C Miller Mrs F M Reynolds Mrs Chas W Tresnary Mr Reynolds and Godfrey Miller with Peter Vredenburgh on organ sang One Sweetly Solemn Thought and Peace Perfect Peace. Burial postponed to this afternoon due to grave readiness at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her sons.
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Clary Jordan
Warwick County
Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
R. E. Griffith
G. C. Miller
F. M. Reynolds
Chas
W. Tresnary
Reynolds
Godfrey
Peter Vredenburgh
Mount Hebron
Jordan
July Rate Now In Effect For Subscriptions
The notice announces a July rate change for subscriptions. Carrier delivery costs $4.00 per year prepaid and mail subscription is $3.00 per year prepaid. New subscribers receive the same rates starting July 1. The announcement is concise and dated with a stray code (7-1-1p-tf).
Annual Picnic in Greenspring Woods at Stone Church
M. W. O A hosts an all day parade ball game and refreshments in Stone Church woods Greenspring on Saturday July 18. Public invited. Local organizers list shows event codes for internal tracking.
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Stone Church Woods
Greenspring
Jpublic
Brass bed and springs at 316 W Leicester Sta
A brass bed and springs are advertised at 316 West Leicester Street. The listing notes location and item condition, inviting inquiries for purchase or pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
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Connecticute Infantry
Lions Roar
the Evening Star
Treasury
Salon DE Beaute
Empire
Menjou - Joy - Marmont
M. E. Church Services
Sat
I. W. Scothorn
Billiies
Mrs. Jordan
M. W. OF
A. Picnic
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