Memorial Hospital Fund Soars by 620 on First Work Day
Six thousand six hundred twenty dollars were added to Memorial Hospital en largement's total, bringing the day one grand to 34,975. Team No. 3 led by Mrs. W P Massey earned top honors and the organization's goat, while Mrs. McSherry Lupton joined the Hammer Club for subscriptions of 500. The campaign opened with a noon luncheon at the George Washington Hotel, with Kiwanis participation and a strong start across divisions.
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Memorial Hospital
No. 3
William P. Massey
McSherry Lupton
Hammer Club
George Washington Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Mary K. Aulick
Newman
L. L. Hockman
F. Migo
Baker
Six Trapped in Tennessee Mine By Explosion
Associated Press reports in Rockwood Tennessee that miner William J Snow, Roane Iron Company superintendent, led six miners into Bryson Dip on No 7 to fight a fire when an explosion trapped them. grave fears for their safety, only one man escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rockwood
Tenn
William J. Snow
Roane Iron Company
Bryson Dip
No. 7
Leatherman and Rice Dismissed From The Cut
Harry C. Leatherman and Arthur L. Rice who were recently recommended for parole left the House of Correction to report to the parole commissioner and then go home. They had two year sentences for taking part in the tarring and feathering of Dorothy Grandon near Myersville Maryland in July last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Harry C. Leatherman
Arthur L. Rice
House of Correction
Leatherman
Rice
Dorothy Grando
Myersville
American Ranchman Killed by Bandits Near Harbin
American ranchman Morgan Palmer was killed July 20 defending his property on the Sungair river near Harbin. Dr. Howard of Rockefeller Hospital was captured. Others including Mrs Palmer, her mother, James Palmer, and an American trader Baldwin with his family were at the ranch. their exact status was uncertain but considered safe for the moment. Consul Samuel Sokobin met Kirin’s military governor to secure Dr. Howards release.
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Associated Press
Peking
Morgan Palmer
Sungair River
Harbin
Howard
Rockefeller
Ed Baldwin
Calliagan
Palmer Ranch
Kirin
Dr. Howard
Mukden
Samuel Sokobin
Citizens' Band Plans Open Air Concert Friday Evening
The Citizens' Band, under Prof W H McIlwee, will perform Friday at 8 pm on the courthouse lawn for about an hour. A vaudeville act and a feature motion picture will accompany the band concert, with part of the proceeds to the band. The group may soon play at the Colonial Theatre.
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Citizens’ Band
Court House
W. H. Mcllwee
Colonial Theatre
Safe Blowers Kill One Wound Two In Laundry Offices
Chicago July 23 One man was killed and two others injured by safe blowers who attacked them in Cascade Laundry offices on the south side. Arthur Long former owner and employee was killed with an iron bar. Charles Downey and George Vogt elderly engineer and watchman were struck. A fourth employee escaped. Robbers fled with loot of undetermined value.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cascade Laundry
Arthur Long
Long
Charles Downey
George Vogt
Maryland Official's Mysterious Death Investigated
An inquest into the death of Charles P. Clark, 60, Harford county commissioner, will be held by Magistrate Louis Williams as coroner. Clark’s body was found slumped against his automobile door in a sand pit near Van Bibber, after leaving a county meeting last Saturday. The investigation proceeds with limited details released to the public.
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Belair
Charles P. Clark
Harford County
Louis Williams
van Bibber
Fay
Immorton
Clark
Moving van driver escapes after train collision near Martinsburg
Carbaugh, operator of a Baltimore moving van for Produce Brokage Company, survived a wreck when his van was struck by the Capitol Limited on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Martinsburg. The van, loaded with furniture belonging to George W. Wolfe of Martinsburg, was destroyed and goods ruined. A second locomotive was needed to continue the Capitol Limited.
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Carbaugh
Produce Brokage Company
Baltimore
Winchester
Vandesville
Martinsburg
W. Va
Capitol Limited
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Miles
George W. Wolfe
Divorce Question Before Episcopal Church
Chicago July 23 The Episcopal Church joint commission on home and family life seeks answers on health certificates as marriage prerequisites and support for a national uniform standard of marriage and divorce. If divorce rises, Christian marriage may fade from American life, the commission warns, stressing Christian training as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Joint Commission On Home and Family Life
Episcopal Church
New Orleans
William Hall Moreland
The
Witness
Bee Sting Causes Georgian's Death
AMERICUS Ga July 23 The sting of a bee caused the death here of Walton Knox 32 of Preston Ga Mr Knox was stung Tuesday and became unconscious in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Walton Knox
Preston
Knox
Mrs Vera Larkins Granted Paris Divorce
Paris July 23 a divorce is granted to Mrs Vera Huntington Cravath Larkins daughter of Paul D Cravath New York lawyer against James Satterthwaite Larkins by the civil tribunal of the Seine upon the wife's application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vera Huntington Cravath Larkins
Paul D. Cravath
New York
James Satterthwaite Larkins
Civil Tribunal
Shenandoah to Be in Maneuvers
The navy dirigible Shenandoah sailed at 8 a.m. today for maneuvers with ships of the Atlantic fleet off the Virginia coast. It will be moored to the cruiser Patoka at Newport News tonight and will be away from the station for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Virginia
Patoka
Newport News
Wear Your Old Shoes and Come to Shannon Hill
Promoted call invites readers to Shannon Hill for an event as described in an old OCR snippet. The notice emphasizes action and location, with no broader context or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon Hill
Subscriptions Discount Urges Early Payment
Special attention to readers with a last chance offer. Pay now to save with advance rates of 3.00 by mail and 4.00 by carrier. Offer expires July 31st from The Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAR
THE
Evening Star
Winners and Dollar Days Contest Results
The Star lists the winners from yesterday and the day before in the Dollar Days Contest. Prize claims should be made at The Star Office promptly. numbers will be advertised for one week and unclaimed numbers will be drawn anew. Third prize is 5 dollars to winner 5073 and fourth prize is a year’s subscription to winner 10067.
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Star Office
WANTED Long Distance Hauling Jobs Announcement
Wanted long distance hauling loads to Charlottesville and return loads from Philadelphia Baltimore Washington or cities en route. Trucks move between these cities the week of July 27. Experienced drivers wanted with reasonable rates. All loads insured. J. A. Denton & Sons Inc Harrisonburg Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Denton & Sons, Inc
Harrisonburg
Pay Now and Save the Discount Special July Rate
The notice announces a special July rate for subscribers, charging $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 by mail in advance. New subscribers receive the same rate.
Byrd Denies Gilpin Vote Against Red-Light Bill
Senator H. F. Byrd hours after rumors surfaced issued a statement denying he claimed Dabney C. Harrison said Kenneth Gilpin voted against the red light bill. He asserted Gilpin voted for it on its first passage and directed readers to the House Journal of 1916 page 902.
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Dabney C. Harrison
Kenneth Gilpin
Gibbin
House Journal
Padlocked Autos As Court Order Targets Speeders
Cincinnati dispatch reports Cleves Ohio mayor D W Gwaltney ordered padlocking of cars owned by four speeding residents to enforce traffic laws. Each violator was fined ten dollars plus costs and banned from driving for 15 days. vehicles were impounded and keys withheld for the period.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cleves
Here
D. W. Gwalthey
Gwaltney
Names of License Delinquents in Winchester City
Police appeal for information on automobile owners who have not secured city license tags. Citizens are asked to report names and car numbers of delinquents to police headquarters as officials condemn criticism of police for failing to obtain tags.
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Winchester City
Riffan Leader Says French Won't Make Terms
Abd-el-Krim, the Riffan rebel chief in Morocco, sent an open letter to the French Parliament published in Aleet in Cairo. He says he sought friendly relations with France since 1923 and accuses Marshal Lyautey of拒 refusing to consider just demands while harming his honor. He denies European or Bolshevik involvement in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
Aleet
Abd-el-Krim
Morocco
al Lyautey
G Il
Abd-el
Aifan
Marshal Lyautey
British Transport Workers Approve Planned Labor Alliance
The transport workers' union unanimously approved a scheme for a vast alliance of workers across British industry. The approval awaits confirmation from the various branches of the transport workers organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Transport Workers
Vote For
Labor Alliance
Associated Press
London
Transport Workers’ Union
Transport Workers Organization
Garden Party Benefit for Ladies' Aid at Rosenberger Lawn
On the lawn of John H. Rosenberger at West Water Street a garden party is held July 23 to benefit Chapter No. 5 Ladies' Aid M. E. B. C. 8. Music and refreshments will be provided with a silver offering at the gate. Also advertised are a residence and lots for auction in Shannon Hill on Saturday the 26th at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Rosenberger
West Water Street
M. EB. C
Shannon Hill
Hudson Brougham 4 Door Five Passenger Model
Winchester Hudson Co announces the latest 4 door Hudson Brougham seating five, just arrived. This new model emphasizes updated style and comfort for stylish family driving, with dealer notes highlighting immediacy and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson CO
Subscriptions Due by July 31 With Discount Call
The Evening Star reminds readers to pay their subscriptions by July 31 to secure a discount. New subscribers face the same deadline and terms.
Washington fights evolution teaching in DC court
Washington July 23 legal forces for the city move to block an exposition of evolution theories in court as contrasted with Bible teaching. Corporation Counsel Francis H. Stephens says the complaint by Lorin H. Wittmer is technically flawed and aims to halt teachers salaries over the DC appropriation clause. He plans to strike at the initial stage, noting Congress may remove the clause or allow debate and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Dayton, Tenn
Francis HH. Stephens
Lorin H. Wittmer
Wittner
District of Columbia
Corporation
Congress
Suit Seeks Void Bulk Sale Of Brill Stock To Himelright
Sheriff Pannett was at the tannery amid suits against Walter F. Brill who sold his stock and goodwill to J. Hester Himelright. The Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company seeks to have the bulk sale set aside for lack of creditor notice, aiming to have goods sold to satisfy a $600+ judgment. Assignees in two deeds of assignment also petition court to enforce their assignments, naming the same creditors and property.
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Sheriff Pannett
tSat
Walter F. Brill
J. Hester Himelright
Star
Lake J. Frazier
Himelright
Brill
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Cooper Corporation
Cotton Crop Declines From Early High Yield Estimate
Washington July 23 The 1924 cotton crop forecast shows a drop of 751000 bales from early projections for the period ending July 16 the total now estimated at 13688000 bales of 500 pounds each Advancing seven dollars and fifty cents per bale New Orleans July 23 Cotton prices rise to 750 per bale amid trading excitement following the federal forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
New Orleans
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Salvation Army Leader Struck. Tenant Pays Fine
Commandant James Mars of the Salvation Army visited tenant Clarence Hardy at his home to collect rent. Hardy allegedly struck Mars in the face. Hardy was arrested and paid a 15.25 dollar fine plus costs in police court for the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
James Mars
Clarence Hardy
Mars
Hardy
Market Upturn Stabilizes After Rail Rally
New York July 23 rallying tendencies were evident in a steady stock market forenoon trading as call loans rose to 414 percent. A railroad shares upturn provided stability with investment buying focused on standard dividend payers. Loree interests reportedly boosted Wheeling and Lake Erie and Wabash issues amid broad early gains in industrials before a strong noon-to-close. Volume reached about 1,350,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Wabash
Notice to the Win Chester Firemen
The four fire companies are asked to meet July 23 at 7 30 PM on City Hall Plaza in citizen’s dress and march to Kremer Park North Braddock Street for the Firemen’s Quality Shows led by Captains Huntsberry Forney Buhl Willis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moet
City Hall Plaza
Kremer Park
North Braddock Street
W. BE. Huntsberry
Fred
W. Forney
Chas. H. Buhl
H. H. Willis
Firemen's Shows Well Attended Here Last Night
Crowds packed Kremer Park for the Firemen's nightly open air program. Sailor Fransk the wrestler headlines a clean, family friendly minstrel and musical lineup with a coupon drawing for a handsome prize. The event relies on public charity to cover expenses.
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Kremer Park
Sailor Fransk
Pater
Four Die in Storms From Sky Bolts in NY Area
Four persons were killed by lightning in metropolitan New York and southern New Jersey yesterday. A severe rain storm flattened crops in New England and upstate New York, with no fatalities there but damage from flooded streets, washed out tracks, and impeded trolley and wire communication. President Coolidge and his Mayflower party faced rough seas on their trip to Pemberton, Mass, as newspaper men aboard the open boat were drenched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New Jersey
New England
Coolidge
Pemberton
Mass
Charity Cake Donation Drive for Rand and Rouss Firemen
Notice calls for cake donations to Rand and Rouss Firemen yard party. Deliver by Friday the 24th if possible. Signed by Mrs. W. F. Huntsbbery, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand and
Rouss
W. FE. Huntsberry
For Sale Block of Winchester Credit Corp Stock
A for sale notice offers a parcel of Winchester Credit Corp stock with terms referencing P O Box 82 23 1p 2t and contact details not fully disclosed. The item is presented as a private sale in a newspaper classified style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Credit Corp
P.O. Box
Lawn Fete July 25 at Round Hill School
The Young People’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church of Winchester hosts a lawn fete on Saturday night July 25 at Round Hill School. Proceeds aid the society’s mission work and local youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill School
Benefit of Young People’s Missionary Society of
First Christian
Church of Winchester
Reed Brothers Host Visitor From City
Mr Edward J Reed is a guest of his brother Mr M Reed of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Reed
Mr. M. Reed
Pay Your Subscription at Special July Rate
In advance by mail, readers are urged to pay for their subscription at a special July rate offered by THE EVENING STAR.
Shannon Hill Big Lot Sale Saturday Event
Shannon Hill hosts a big lot sale on Saturday featuring watermelons from Carlond and F Ramacciotti at Robinsons Cold Storage. Local shoppers gather for discounted produce as listed in the advertising notice.
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Shannon Hill
Pathe
Robinson's
Revisit Forty Sixty Years Later With Osborn in Winchester
Seth W. Osborn of Columbus Ohio visits Winchester for the first time in sixty years recalling Civil War memories. He toured landmarks near Rouss Spring and the old ae house and mill now city pumping station, visited Mount He Cemetery, and wrote a letter home. He recalls a 1865 summer parade by four regiments of 1 000 men and his duties aiding graves reconstruction after battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth W. Osborn
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Osborn
Winchester
Lee
Ohio Regiment
Osborn
Rouss Spring
Mount He Cemetery
Totter
North Avenue
Braddock
Avery
Remi
Absentee Ballots Printed for Frederick County Primary
Registrars report absentee ballots printed for the August primary in Frederick County Winchester. Clerks of the Circuit Court and the Corporation Court hold ballots for forwarding to those who vote by mail. Applications must be made by July 20 and ballots must be sent out five days before the primary to be cast on August 4. Registrars urged not to delay in obtaining ballots for absent voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Winchester
Cir Court
Corporation Cot
Fine Looking Girls In Musical Comedies Now Playing Empire
The Harry Lewis Musical Comedy Company opens a three day engagement at the Empire Theatre with Honeym Town a peppy tuneful musical comedy followed by a full evening of shows and pictures. Corinne Fitzgerald and St Louis Syncopators lead a varied program with nightly musical comedy at 8 30 and a Saturday matinee at 2 with the show at 3 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lewis
Empire Theatre
Honeym Town
Ally
Maryland Thiagerstown
Corinne Fitzgeralds
St. Louis
Bragonier Property For Sale On North Braddock St
Local real estate notice announces the Bragonier property on North Braddock Street is for sale with a 9th place win noted and reference to see ad for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragonier Property
North Braddock ST
Rain Expected Over Shannon Hill and Nearby Areas Today
Rain is forecast for Shannon Hill and surrounding counties with likely showers across the region today. Residents should carry umbrellas and secure outdoor items as a wet pattern moves through the area. Local schools and transit services may experience minor delays due to wet roads.
Brass bed and springs Leicester St Ups
Brass bed and springs located on Leicester Street showing potential sale by auction or clearance with model 316 W and a brass bed with springs as the main item. Details unclear due to OCR artifacts. item appears to be a classified listing or notice of household furniture for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Leicester
St. S
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