Raskob Resigns as Finance Chief at General Motors
John J. Raskob resigns as head of General Motors finance committee and from the GM executive committee. He will remain GM vice president and co‑president, devoting time to Governor Smith's campaign. the move is approved but GM does not take sides in politics.
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Associated Press
S York
John J. K
Democrat- National Committee
General Motors
Ces
Raskob
Motor Company
General
Toe
Funeral Rites Held for Captain Emilio Carranza in Mexico City
The body of Captain Emilio Carranza was moved from the National Palace to Dolores Cemetery after a ceremony at the War Department. A guard of honor stood over the coffin as crowds packed the streets and officials including Dwight W. Morrow, the American ambassador, attended alongside U.S. officers who had accompanied the body from New York. The casket, draped with Mexican and U.S. flags, was covered with flowers along the route.
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Associated Press
Mexico
Emilio Carranza
United States
Jony
Dolores
War Department
Nation 1 Palace
Dwight W. Morrow
New York
Mexico City
Church Leader Bars W C T U Meeting in Charleston
Rev A J Gearhardt of First Episcopal Church refuses to allow the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to meet in his church due to politics. The group then opts to hold a session at the Baptist Temple. Mrs J Walter Barnes planned to discuss the Ashville dry conference with members. The minister stated the church could not host political discussions.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
A. J. Gearhardt
First Episcopal Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Baptist Temple
J. Walter Barnes
Ashville
N. C
Gearharat
Order Restored In Nicaragua Report From There
Superior Wis July 24 President Coolidge has been informed through Rear Admiral Said F Sellers that authorities in Nicaragua led by Augusto Sandino have apparently eased entirely and Sandino appears to have fled the country. The report says bands that had kept the country in turmoil since Henry Odor arranged a truce have pledged future law abidance.
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Associated Press
Superior
Wis
Coolidge
F. Sellers
Special Service Squadron
Soth
Nicaragua
Augusto Sandino
Sandino
Henry Odon
Special July offer for Evening Star carrier rates
In advance pricing saves on the normal yearly rate. Pay now to secure the discount for carrier delivery of The Evening Star with a four dollar annual subscription.
French Airmen Abandon Trans Atlantic Flight Plans
The French seaplane La Fregate crew led by Lieut Paulin Paris at Horta Azores abandons the direct crossing to the United States due to motor trouble and uncertain weather. Repairs underway and a decision on Bermuda or Halifax precedes a possible restart toward New York.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Lieut. Paulin Paris
Horta
Azores
France
United States
Brest
Bermuda
Halifax
Lieut
Paulin Paris
New York
Bermuda Islands
Lieut. Paris
Marrot
Cadou
Governor Smith to Be Notified of Nomination on Aug 22
Governor Alfred E. Smith will be notified of his Democratic nomination on Wednesday evening August 22 on the east steps of the State Capitol Albany. The ceremony at 7 p.m. EDT will be broadcast nationwide and last about 90 minutes. Smith plans to begin drafting his acceptance speech which will address campaign issues. Senator Key Pittman of Nevada is expected to give a 15 minute notification speech followed by 15 minutes for incidental business.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
State Capitol
Senator Key,Pitman
Nevada
Death Summons Richard Goode At Work In a Garden
Richard Goode a longtime Shiloh farmer and merchant died suddenly at his home near Shiloh station while working in his garden with his wife nearby. He was 75, born November 22, 1852, survived by a widow five daughters and several brothers. Funeral at Shiloh church followed by interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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A. Richard Goode
Shiloh
Hampshire County
W. Va
Shiloh Station
Goode
Goods
James W
Priscilla A. Goode
Mary B. Rosenberger
Frederick County
Claude Larrick
Water Inc
H. E. J. Oates
Petersburg
Turner Lockhart
Gore
Yard Party at Opequon Union Chapel Benefit
A yard party is planned on Thursday and Friday nights July 26 and 27 at Opequon Union Chapel to benefit the church. Proceeds support church activities and maintenance.
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Opequon Union Chapel
Yard Party at Sunrise Church Saturday Night
A yard party is planned at Sunrise Church Saturday night July 23 with activities from 7 to 9 and 10 to 12. Local attendees are invited to bring snacks and join in games and fellowship.
Winchester Woman Arrested Over Car Hire Larceny
Mrs. John Walker, a Winchester resident, was arrested in the city on a larceny complaint from Hertz U-Drive-It of Washington DC for not returning a rented car. She asserted she planned to return it yesterday. the company says July 8 was the deadline. She is being taken to Washington with detectives.
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John Walker
Hertz U-Drive-It Company
Washington, D. C
Washington
Brent
Davis
Metropolitan Police Department
Walker
New Jersey
Winchester
Nicholson
Maryland
Prohibition
Houston
Tex
Forfeit Cash Bail For Trial In Court East Night
Police court last night Justice Weems forfeited the cash bonds of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fadely Charles Mauck and James Creswell on disorderly conduct charges. Each posted 20 dollars for appearance but none showed up for trial.
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Justice Weems
Gus Fadely
Charles Mauck
James Creswell
Three More Weeks to Submit Names for New Theatre
Local theatres report a flood of entries for the new theatre name contest. With the deadline not until August 15, the management asks entrants to send names promptly as the box fills. Judges will be announced in the next week.
Illinois Wage Scale Talks Set After Call
President Harry Fishwick of the Illinois miners and President W. J. Jenkins of the Illinois Operators Association said the miners and operators scale committee will meet in Chicago next Tuesday to negotiate a new Illinois wage scale.
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Associated Press
Springfield
W. J. Jenkins
Illinois Operators’ Association
Harry Fishwick
Illinois Miners
Miners and Operators
Chicago
Illinois
Marylander Dies From Auto Injuries
CHARLES TOWN West Virginia July 24 Arthur Speaks of Washington Maryland died at a hospital here today from injuries after an automobile accident near Harpers Ferry yesterday His wife and small child were injured
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Associated Press
Charles Town
W. Va
Arthur Speaks
Washington, Md
Harpers Ferry
Special July Rate for Evening Star Subscriptions
Special July rate now in effect. Pay $3.00 per year by mail in advance or $4.00 per year by carrier in advance. If paid before July 31. The Evening Star.
Obregon Slaying Sparks Mexican Political Tensions
New York reports indicate Luis Morones, former labor minister, wounded near a theater while leaving after a play. Aurelio Manrique, agrarian ally, says anti Obregon labor leaders must be removed and warns of broader political danger amid clashes between agrarian and labor factions in Mexico.
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Associated Press
New York
Luis Morones
Elect Obregon
Puebla
Mexico
Obregon
General Barbadosa
Mexico City
Jose Dey Leon Toral
Alvaro Obregon
Aurelio Manrique
Manrique
Alvero Obregon
Ministry of Labor
Antonio Rios Zctricuche
Morones
Sotey Gama
Jose de Leon Toral
Gen. Obregon
Calles
Zertoucha
de Leon Toral
Manuel Praeto
United States
Toral
Topete
Congress
Cotinue
Saenz
Last Rites Held for Joseph W Bayliss of County
Funeral services for Joseph W. Bayliss were held at 2 p.m. Sunday from his Berryville home with Rev. J. M. Carr officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons Ellis Raymond Roy Carl Walter and Marion Bayliss. Bayliss born August 13 1849 near Chambersville, Frederick County, leaves a widow and eight children, twenty eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was a longtime member of the Chambersville Presbyterian Church.
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Joseph W. Bayliss
Berryville
J. M. Carr
Green Hill Cemetery
Ellis
Raymond
Roy
Carl
Walter
Marion Bayliss
Bayliss
Frederick County
Chambersville
Gould
Abraham and
Jane Polhamus
Jay Gould
Mr. Bayliss
Aloso
Hunter Bayliss
This County
Annie Ramey
Hayfield
Emma Cooper
Kernstown
Presbyterian Church
Music Galore At S. E. Hose Co. Yard Party This Week
The South End Hose Company yard party runs all week with a different feature each night. Donations are sought by calling 525 for pickup. Thursday hosts John Anderson and his Harmony Orchestra in the open air concert. Friday features the Winchester Concert Band led by Prof. W. H. McIlwee. Saturday offers a raffle of donated items to support the firemen.
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South End Hose Company
John Anderson
Harmony Ys Orchestra
Winchester
W. H. McIlwee
Courthouse Lawn
South End
Mrs Barton photographed in Richmond society page
The Richmond Times Dispatch runs a double column photograph on its society page featuring Mrs. Robert T. Barton Jr. of Richmond. The image shows her leaning against a tree on the Country Club of Richmond golf grounds with the sub header noting it was taken after a strenuous game of golf.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Robert T. Barton
Richmond
Seven Days Left to Pay Subscriptions at July Rates
The Evening Star reminds readers there are only a few days to pay subscriptions at special July rates. 14.00 per year in advance by carrier and 33.00 per year by mail. July 31 is the last day. Pay now to save the discount. Davis' Home Made mayonnaise is advertised by grocers.
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Evening Star
THE
People's Special Sundae at The Peoples Drug Co
Ice cream and cake offered in a combined sundae described as a People's Special Sundae at The People's Drug Co Inc. The ad invites customers to visit and enjoy the treat.
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People’s Drug Co., Inc
Special July Rate for Mail Subscribers
Advertisement notes a $3.60 yearly advance subscription rate by mail with a paid-up discount for those who renew now. Mention appears in The Evening Star with a date tag 6-25.
Warren County Murder Trial Opens Under Special Sheriff
City Sergeant C. Lee Barr named special sheriff of Warren county by Judge Williams to supervise the jury and trial of Henry Robinson charged with murdering John and Middleton Johnson in Front Royal. Barr to appoint a deputy. over 40 witnesses summoned. trial may extend into next week with high public interest. Bail denied. Robinson held in Berryville jail awaiting proceedings.
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C. Lee Barr
Warren County
Philip Williams
Commonwealth
Henry Robinson
John Johnson
Middleton Johnston
Front Royal
Barr
Johnsons
Miust
Ball
Robinson
Corporation Court
Winchester
Williams
Berryville
Martinsburg Charge Leads to Arrest in Town
City officers arrested Virgil Santmyer and a 14 year old girl from Berkeley County West Virginia on Martinsburg warrants. Santmyer charged with bringing the girl into the state and the girl with being a runaway. They were taken to Martinsburg by Martinsburg officers.
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C. Lee Barr
Virgil Santmyer
Berkeley County
West Va
Martinsburg
Santmyer
Man Shot in Brooklyn Italian Quarter Ends Blood Feud
Antonio Iannalo, 35, formerly in an eight year Brooklyn feud, returned from Italy three weeks ago and hid at home. At 4 AM an open car passed him and a shotgun blast killed him on a street corner. Police link the death to the long standing feud and Iannalo’s past killing in Brooklyn.
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Associated Press
New York
Antonio Iannalo
Brooklyn
Iannalo
Italy
Tanalo
Public Sale of Furniture by Hammond & Killiam Trustee
The Hammond and Killiam stock of furniture will be sold at public auction on Wednesday July 26 at 1248 Loudoun Street. All parties indebted to the firm should settle promptly with S. H. Larrick, Trustee for Hammond & Killiam.
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Hammond & Killiam
Loudoun Street
Plase
E. Hpreprt S Larrick
Hamond & Killiam
Vacation Call 28 and Let Us Do Your Heavy Work
Winchester Steam Laundry promotes a vacation lifestyle by offering services to handle heavy chores, promising customers more leisure time and carefree holidays. The ad positions the firm as a time saving solution for busy households.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate
The Evening Star announces a July rate discount with a Pay Now Save offer. The promotion emphasizes immediate payment to secure lower pricing for services or goods.
Northwestern Pike to become Virginia's finest state highway
Hayfield Virginia July 29 The State Highway Commission advances the Northwestern turnpike into a modern 18 foot hard surface road linking the valley with the west. Work started at the Frederick Hampshire line near Hayfield and should reach Winchester in about two years. The project employs nearly 100 people including 91 convicts with frequent safety measures and Sunday services. Tourists call the road a gem and praise the contractor C M Moyer and construction director A Hardy. A steam shovel demonstration impresses observers as efforts continue to widen and straighten the thoroughfare despite hazards from heavy material
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Hayfield
State Highway Commission
Northwestern
Frederick
Hampshire
Winchester
C. M. Moyer
A. Hardy
M.H. Rosenberger
Closing Grain Prices In Chicago And Baltimore
The Star and W. Spielman and Company publish closing quotations for wheat corn oats and rye in Chicago and Baltimore. Chicago Wheat July 1.21 September 1.23 December 1.27. Corn July 1.05 September .92 December .77. Oats July .46 September .39 December .42. Rye July .99 September 1.01 December 1.03. Baltimore cash wheat 1.32 1/2.
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the Star
W. Spielman and Company
North
Loudoun Street
Chicago
Baltimore
Guard Wounded in Accidental Gun Discharge at Gore Camp
Elmo Turner, guard at the Gore convict camp, was shot in the leg by an accidental shotgun discharge. William Hoover, also guarding, was hit by pellets but escaped serious injury as a pellet-laden load ricocheted from two unloaded shotguns left on a rock while convicts broke camp. Turner was treated by Dr. Pifer.
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Elmo Turner
Gore
William Hoover
Turner
Pifer
Hoover
Wanted Woman for General Housework Ad
Notice seeks a woman for general housework duties. Apply at 216 EB Water St.
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Water St
Apple Growers Shipments to England From Winchester
Prospects for consignments of early varieties to England are good. Shipments depart Winchester under refrigeration to England. Write wire or telephone Sprint and Petley Ing Winchester Va for direct cooperative fruit trade details.
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England
Winchester Ld
Winchester
Sprint & Petley
ING
Direct Co-operative Fruit Co. Ltd
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