Dope Worth $1,000,000 Cop Sting Across Seas
Dope valued at a million dollars was seized after a raid on the Italo American liner Duilio, with nine prisoners captured and officers including Captain Francesco Schissino detained. One hundred customs agents remained aboard as investigators pursued concealed narcotics aboard the ship. Separate reports note a Canadian schooner Frances Louise seized near Cape Cod with 4,000 gallons of alcohol and a German boat liquor seizure near Smithtown. Virginia National Guardsmen begin Camp Trinkle encampment amid heavy rains, with plans to absorb Maryland troops later and updates on troop movements and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Tidewater
Virginia National Guardsmen
Camp Trinkle
Virginia Beach
Samuel G. Waller
War Department
Waller
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
The Spanish Dancer Delights Empire Crowds
Pola Negri and Antonio Moreno star in the Paramount production The Spanish Dancer at Empire Theatre. A nine part spectacle with grand scenes and an extensive cast, the show draws full houses and strong reviews for music and entertainment. A comedy and short subjects precede the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pola Negri
Antonio Moreno
Empire Theatre
Paramount
Skin Deep at Empire Tomorrow Benefit Fund
Empire Theatre presents the First National film Skin Deep starring Milton Sills and Florence Vidor at Market Street Theatre tomorrow. Proceeds support the Apple Blossom Festival deficit fund. no price increase, with additional Pathe News and a concert by the orchestra between shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Market Street Theatre
Thos. H. Ince
Milton Sills
Florence Vidor
Fnce
Motorists Hurt As Freight Train Crashes Into Car
A Martinsburg group driving into the country was struck by a fast Baltimore and Ohio freight train at Flag's Crossing, two and a half miles east of Martinsburg. Mrs DeHaven, Mr DeHaven, Miss Ida Mason and Mervel Whitacre injuries were treated at King's Daughters hospital. The motor was torn from the car and the vehicle considered beyond repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Frederick County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Flag’s Crossing
J. C. DeHaven
Ida Mason
Mervel Whitacre
King’s Daughters
DeHaven
Ven
Tate
Barty
Advertising as a Creator of Public Standards in Business
Francis H. Sisson, vice-president of the Guarantee Trust Company of New York, told the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World that every dollar spent on advertising increases the need for exact statements and product integrity. He warned that standards set in public statements must guide distribution and production or public trust and goodwill will erode, risking bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Francis H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
Associated Advertising Clubs
Photoplay free copies at Empire Theatre tomorrow
The Photoplay magazines will be distributed free at the Empire Theatre tomorrow and Thursday, with two thousand copies given to all entrants. The publication features photographs of screen stars and previews of current releases. Also note a local listing for The Black Cat Inn offering $1 meals on July 16-17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aise Peeteing Company
Empire Theatre
Black Cat Inn
One Bed Furnished Room for Rent Listed
One furnished room for rent available at 113 West Monmouth Street. Apply in person or call 540-W 1p-tf for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth St
Sealed Music Store offers small track body for quick sale
Self starter in fine running condition announced by SEAL'S MUSIC STORE. Asking price 145 dollars for fast sale. Ip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s Music Store
Dollar Days Offer At The People's Drug Co
A vintage ad promises a free one dollar value of merchandise to every customer paying ten dollars or more in full on the specified days July 16 and 17. The sale highlights a special price of one bottle of Imported Bay Rum for a small amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Drug CO
Dollar Day sales hit Winchester stores with long hours
The Evening Star reports a second Dollar Day event in Winchester starting tomorrow with many merchants extending hours to nine or eight oclock. The edition lists participants including Gray and Sheetz M B Clowe National Sales Stores The Hub and others, plus banks theatres and service firms across eight counties ready to handle crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ter
the Star
Star
Virginia
West Virginia
Ick
Warren
R Gsm
Ham
Oyey
Hesante Winchester
Bevning Star
Gray and Sheetz
M. B. Clowe
National
Robert F. Brill Hamburger’s
Hodgson and Brown
J. Joseph Sullivan
Gray and Schlack
Grove Brothers
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Empire Theatre
Commercial and Savings Bank
Farmer's and Merchants National Bank
Jolliffe and Jolliffe
Moling
Seal
Hamman Dollar
Nathanson Company
Jack Funk and Son
H. W. Ebert
H. Sprint
the Leader
Emmert, Son and Company
C. E. Huntsberry
R. M. Swimley
C. M. Henkel
W. C. Plundeke
P. C. Neidemeyer
the Evening Star
Corrections in The Leader Store Advertisement
The Star Special edition ad at 138 N Main St corrects two prices. Twelve small towels cost one dollar and one lot of pumps and oxfords is priced 1.98 per pair. No other items or names provided.
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The
Star
Leader
N. Main Street
Daprey
Free Staters Plan Release of De Valera and Leaders
Dublin July 15 The Free State government has decided to release Eamonn de Valera Austin Stack and other imprisoned political leaders. The notice follows the government decision reported by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Austin Stack
Free State
Local man swallows carbolic acid suicide attempt
Willie Weir, 47, of Highland Avenue, rushed to police claiming he had killed himself with carbolic acid. Doctors treated him after pois on was found to be disinfectant. A sanity commission will assess his mental state as he seeks commitment to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Weir
Highland Avenue
R. F. Clinco
Weir
Erie County
Beards From Lipstick Report Sparks Parisian Expert Warning
New York reports Dr. Alphonse Hillaire, a Parisian beauty adviser, says cosmetics can cause facial hair growth in women. He notes several women with moustaches and beards in Germany and warns careless cosmetic use may trigger the effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alphonse Hillaire
Germany
Mrs Parker Stricken At Home With Illness
Mrs Agnes C Parker of 314 North Braddock Street is gravely ill from uremic poisoning. She fell unconscious last night while her daughter Frances G Parker was away, and cousin Dorothy Anderson found her on the floor. Dr Walter Cox reports her condition remains critical this afternoon.
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Agnes C. Parker
N. Braddock Street
Parker
R. McKim Parker
Robert L. Gray
J. Clinton Smith
George McCartney
Fred
Frank Anderson
Insurrectionists Reported Downcast by Dispatches
Rio de Janeiro state dispatches via La Nacion say twenty one rebel prisoners arrived at Santos from Sao Paulo, including two cavalry officers. Deserters confirm the insurrectionists are much disheartened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos
Berkeley men seek direct link to national capital road
Charles Town and Berkeley Springs businessmen urged the Berkeley County court to back a West Virginia Road Commission plan for a link from Charles Town to the state line via Bloomery road toward Hillsboro and Purcellville. The route would reach Washington, shaving about 25 miles, and connect Berkeley Springs through Martinsburg to the capital. The commission may ask the Jefferson County Court to designate a Shenandoah river bridge site and seek interstate bridge funding. It also eyed connecting Martinsburg Charles Town road to Martinsburg Winchester Pike crossing Martinsburg south area.
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Charles Town
Rawson
Bereekly
Jefferson County
Washington
Virginia
Berkeley Court
West Virginia Road Commission
West Virginia
State Line
Hillsboro
Purcellville
Leesburg
National Capital
West Virginia Panhandle
Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg
West Virginia State Road Commission
Jefferson County Court
Shenandoah River
Martinsburg-Winchester
Two Dead in Unclear Incident Report
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a deadly event with unnamed individuals and a reference to William Hardy, suggesting a fatal incident near a don or oak area and possible involvement of children.
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William Hardy
Don
Miss Kathleen F. Receives Party Guests At Maryland Home
Miss Kathleen F ot. Mrs. Luther Pa member of the 19 the School of the erick Maryland attends a house party on Market Street with classmates from nearby locations. Miss Constance dria Virginia, already in Flowers, joins the gathering. Bert Haslett and others expected to arrive, with the two families hosting through the 5 day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Fot
Luther Pa
School of The.erick
London Ad Convention Aims to Shape Europe’s Economic Rise
The Associated Press reports July 16 that government members Stanley Baldwin and Robert Horne with Ph. Geama discussed how direct ing would influence Europe’s economic health. The meeting focused on fostering prosperity across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Praag
London
Stanley E Robert Horne
Ph Geame
Europe
Sunday Services Highlight Special Dollar Days Event
Regulars at the T. Lewis Church observe a Thursday event led by Reverend Amy Saha. A special for Dollar Days is promoted with a sale price of 25 cents reduced to 17 cents for one paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Le.wih
Amy Sahaband
Hats for Rent Notice in Classified Patch
Local classified fragment advertises hats for sale or rent with price noted as a dollar. Mentions Margaret L. Ho and a modern five room rental item, with incomplete context and fragmentary wording.
Hats at Selma auction for Margaret J L Hodgson
Auction item lists hats priced at one dollar each to Margaret J L Hodgson of Selma. The sale occurs on the Pen dleton home site described as fifteen acres with the tract 16-16-3.
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Selma
A. R. Pendleton
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Takexi
U. S
Arie
Cape Cod
Red Custom
Duilip
Ted Federal Narcotic Agents
Francesco Schissino
Duilio
Quards
Dis
Ither
Boston
Ossipee
Frances Louise
Custom Officials
Treasury
Motor Boat
Great Britain
Smithtown
N. Y
Empire Tomorrow
Photoplay Magazines
Free Empire
TOMOR
FORD
the People's Drug Co
Whole Valley
DE Valera
Mid City Garage
Eer Aoa Etics
Legionaires and Auxiliary
MRS. Bakers
W. A. Ryan
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion & the
Woman’s Auxiliary
W. A. Baker
South Washington Street
American Legion
North Main Street
Colonial Theatre
Augusta Conrad
George Fansler
Arosander Barrie
R. T. Barton
Reyport
M. M. Lynch
Mason Snapp
Sa Tee An Ke
Snapp
WEOT
Jacob Painter
Rh Lo
People's
Margaret L. HO
Margaret JL. Hodgson
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