Virginia Democrats Call for Historic Win in August Campaign
Virginia Democratic leaders urge a massive victory in August to reelect ten Democratic congressmen and deliver an overwhelming vote for Carter Glass for U S Senate and for nominee Davis and Bryan. The state chairman H F Byrd stresses aggressive campaigning and unity against Republican corruption.
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Virginia
Old Dominion
H. F. Byrd
Byrd
Davis
Bryan
Carter Glass
Democratic Party
United States Senate
John W. Davis
Wilson
Nebraska
Commonwealth
Glass
Senate
Davia
H. Lester Hooker
Stuart
State Corporation Commission
George’ C. Peery
Democratic State Central Committee
Richmond
Miss Virginia Martin Weds Russell Smith in Elopement
Russell Smith and Miss Virginia Martin eloped to Hagerstown on Thursday and were married by a Lutheran church clergyman. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martin of Opequon. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Smith of the county. Winchester friends accompanied the couple on the return trip.
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Russell Smith
Virginia Martin
Frederick County
Hagerstown
Lutheran Church
Albert Martin
Opequon
Archibald Smith
Winchester
Martinsburg
Elopers
Rstown
Joseph H. Corio
Baltimore
Norfolk
New York
Severn Club
Consolvo
Coble
Atlantic City
RE. Wickham Byrd
Clarke County
Virginia
Ritz-Carlton
Belvedere
Monticello
Jefferson
Richmond
Virginia National Guard
President and Weller discuss Maryland campaign factors
In a July survey with Senator Weller, President reviews campaign plans in Maryland and neighboring border state strategy. Weller notes Maryland’s Democratic registration leads by 55 000 but cautions against an assured Democratic victory without reservations. He cites business influence and the Baltimore Federation of Labor endorsement as pivotal.
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Associated Press
Senator Weller
Maryland
Weller
Baltimore Federation of Labor
LaFoyette
Mrs Parker Unchanged in Illness After Uremic Poisoning
Agnes Parker remains unconscious and in critical condition at her North Braddock Street home after Monday night illness. Little hope is entertained for recovery as news notes discuss Democratic political themes and campaign strategy in Virginia. The article mentions Carter Glass, H Lester Hooker, and the Ninth District as focal points for upcoming efforts from Richmond headquarters opening in August.
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Agnes Parker
North Braddock
Strategy Board for Democrats Organizes Campaign
The Associated Press reports Democratic nominee John W. Davis plans a long conference with party leaders including Thomas Taggart George Brennan Norman B. Davis and Clem L. Shaver who is set as campaign manager. A central Strategy Board will oversee field forces nationwide under Shaver as plans prepare for launch after Clarksburg nomination ceremonies.
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Associated Press
New York
John W. Davis
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
George L. Brennan
Illinois
Norman B. Davis
Clem L. Shaver
West Virginia
Davis
Islesboro
Maine
Axa
Te ‘Strategy Board
Shaver
Clarksburg
Young County Couple Weds in County Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Harry F. Gardner a 20 year old farmer from near Good West Virginia and Alma EB Clark 16 daughter of J N Clark of Cross Junction in this county. Parents consented for both.
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Harry F. Gardner
Good
W. Va
Alma EB. Clark
J. N. Clark
Cross Junction
F. J. Gardner
Byrd Returns to Clarke County After Colorado Springs Visit
Wickham Byrd, longtime Clarke County resident now in Baltimore, has arrived at Boyce for a several week stay. He traveled directly from Colorado Springs where he had spent several months.
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BE. Wickham Byrd
Clarke County
Baltimore
Boyce
Mr. Byrd
Colorado Springs
Saturday Specials at Home Grocery
Kellogg's Corn Flakes three for 25 cents Post Toasties three for 7 cents Tropic Palm Toilet Soap six for 29 cents Apple Pie Ridge Vinegar pint 10 cents Gosman's Ginger Ale two for 19 cents Fig Newtons per pound 19 cents Swift's Silver Leaf Lard two pounds 31 cents Chum Salmon two for dollars Sugar any quantity Small Can Tomatoes 10 cents HOME GROCERY 44 West Water St.
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Kellogg’s
Gosman
Swift
Tribute Noted For Winchester Widow Judge Bragonier
Old friends gathered at the Presbyterian Church in Winchester to pay respects to Mrs. Bragonier widow of D. H. Bragonier prominent Winchester magistrate. Rites at the grave followed a service led by the pastor with a choir of personal friends. Death came suddenly after a brief illness early Wednesday. she had dined Tuesday at the Wayside Inn and suffered a fatal cardiac asthma attack shortly after midnight.
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Virginia Cane
Winchester
Dock Street
Bragonier
Ea Ft
Presbyterian
É.g. 0. Miller
Richard
Mary Vireon Lee
Zanesville
Ohio
William’ L. Timmons
F. A. Meredith
Mary
Nellie Meredith
Washington
Bila Henson
George Henson
Elizabeth Henson
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Friendship Meeting Set To Organize Reel Team
Harrisonburg trip uniforms to be distributed at Monday night gathering. All members urged to attend. F. W. Forney, Captain.
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Harrisonburg
F. W. Forney
Music at George Washington Dinner and Sacred Program
Next Sunday the George Washington dinner will cost 1.25 dollars. A sacred musical program by the Washington Orchestra from the Empire Theatre will be between six and eight o clock in the main dining room. The event features a dinner followed by music.
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George Washington
Washington Orchestra
Empire Theatre
New Car Load Water Melons at City Warehouse
Water melons stacked at a warehouse in front of the B&O passenger station and Robinson Cold storage display melons on ice. Readers note the date 18-IP-31 and signatory F. Ramacciotti.
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Robinson Cold
Rata
One Furnished Room for Rent in Selma Home
Classified lines note a furnished room for rent at 113 W Monmouth St with contact 540-W plus a Selma note about the home of late A R Pendleton and fifteen acres. A yard party at D A Smith's is announced for Thursday July 24 at 1 pm. Also a house for sale near jail for $1200 and Frank Keckley license tag 81534 lost with reward offered.
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Monmouth St
Selma
A. R. Pendleton
Democratic campaign to back Davis and Bryan set for Virginia
Virginia officials and leaders outline an active drive for the Democratic national ticket with Senator Harry Flood Byrd organizing, and Senators Carter Glass and Claude Swanson expected to speak. The Virginia delegation helped Davis reach the majority and planned potential Glass challenges if he fell short.
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Associated Press
Richmond
V.a
John W. Davis
Charles W. Bryan
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Winchester
Carter Glass
Claude A. Swanson
Glass
Senator Swanson
Davis
Bryan
Mark
Double Insanity Defense Planned in Leopold Loeb Trial
In Chicago on July 18 the defense of Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb to the Franks murder is built on a theory of compound insanity. Attorneys argue the two youths form a merged personality causing the crime, while the prosecution led by Robert E. Crowe plans to counter mental irresponsibility with expert testimony.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Robert E. Crowe
Stocks Rise to New Peak Levels Across Markets
The Associated Press reports broad stock market gains in New York on July 18 as trading progresses. About forty stocks hit new peak prices before noon, over half of them rail shares, with several inactive issues showing life and copper stocks signaling group strength as call money opens at 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Government Loses During House Vote in Commons
London report states the MacDonald government was defeated in the House of Commons 171 to 149 during unemployment insurance bill debate. Government reversal deemed unimportant with no resignation anticipated for the prime minister.
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Associated Press
London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Star Announces Winners of Dollar Day Prizes
The Star will award prizes from its Dollar Day event in Worcester. Draw took place at 1 pm in The Star business office with judges including William Barr city treasurer and others. Prize numbers: 11 972 first prize 10 in gold. 6 114 second prize 5. 16 719 third prize 6. 1 666 yearly subscription. Unclaimed prizes revert after a week.
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Winchester
the Star
William
Barr
J. Nathanson
Nathanson Company
L. R. Smith
Emmert, Son and Company
Robert Gray
Ceerndoff
Burger
Hamburger
Pir
Daily Discipline Training for Soldiers at Camp
The camp runs a program focusing on endurance, swimming, and drill with lectures and recreational activities. Emphasis on self control, military bearing, and the objective of improving discipline among privates, with free training and facilities funded for cadets.
Escape convict Hart allegedly in Mexico after Maryland jail break
Baltimore News reports that NOGALES NOGALES " Merigo Hart the life prisoner who escaped from the Maryland penitentiary last January is hiding in Mexico. Hart who drew a life sentence for his share in the daylight robbery and murder of William B Norris in August 1922 left Baltimore with William Tilson during the escape. The duo reportedly traveled through Mexico by stages and have been in Nogales for about two months with a bootlegger associate who posted bail and fled.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Tilson
Hart
Mexico
Nogales
Empire Orchestra Engaged To Play At New Hotel
The Washington Orchestra from the Empire Theatre will perform in the George Washington Hotel dining room each evening from 6 to 7 30 PM starting tonight. On Sunday evening they will play sacred and classical works from 6 to 8 PM. The ensemble, popular with Winchester music lovers, arrives as part of the hotel’s policy to enhance guest comfort and pleasure.
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Washington Orchestra
Empire Theatre
George Washington Hotel
Washington Theatres
Winchester
Baker
The
George Washington
Independent Gas Line 20c Benefit Dorcas Bible
A lawn party fundraiser hosted by Reformed Church at the corner of Kent and 17th to support the Dorcas Bible Society. Community members attend a night of fellowship, draws, and refreshments to aid the charitable fund.
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Dorcas Bible Tenary
Chu
Kent
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