Kepler Wives Murder Trial Set for August 7
Keener will face trial August 7 for the murder of his wife. Counsel for the defense and the judge have decided the case in a preliminary ruling.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
1
Not Allowed Special Meals From Sheriff at Kepner Trial
Reporters note Kepner will be fed from the sheriff's table while jailed in Frederick as his murder case unfolds. His attorneys reject habeas corpus while the grand jury session yields new clues on the automatic pistol angle and Kepner’s alleged narcotics reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Jones
Jiff Jones
Kepner
Mrs. Jones
Jai Kepner
Frederick
B. Evard Kepner
Grace Simmons Kepner
Eleanor Houck
Two Injured In Kernstown Car Crash Thank Community
In the Kernstown wreck of July 18 the Jeans family thanks Winchester and nearby residents for kindness. Franklin Jeans slowly improves at Memorial Hospital with leg injuries. Bertie Mohler to go home mid week. The drivers, W M Jeans and Franklin Jeans, along with other passengers, were en route from Brunswick and Point of Rocks, Maryland to Shenandoah caverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Jeans
Kernstown
Star Office
Winchester
Jeans
Franklin Jeans
Memorial Hospital
Bertie Mohler
Letol
Brunswick
Point-Of-Rotks
Shenandoah County
Pike
Mr. Jeans
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Odd Fellows
Encampment
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
Order of
Baltimore and Ohio Veterans
W. E B. Jeans
Ford
Harry Elliott
F. L. McGahan
Viola Sterling
Rain Delays Hunt In Md Cave Murder Case
Police delay in continuing search near Burnt Mills Md for bodies of two decapitated men believed hidden in a cave behind a filthy hut. Harry J Adams, murdered, rented the cave for a still. Truxton Goodrell jailed in Rockville awaits indictment. Authorities plan renewed interior search with evidence of bootleg crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Truxton Goodrell
Burnt
Mills
Goodrell
Rockville
Harry J. Adams
Washington Herald
Ging
Stanley Gingell
Gingell
Eleventh Street
Northweast
Godrell
Tony Sautine
Goodell
Mancil K. Goodrell
Red
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Adams
George BE. Lewis
Tom Harbaugh Saved From Poorhouse Shocking Turnaround
Piqua Ohio July 26 1939 aging detective novelist Tom Harbaugh seventy four once reputed to be worth $50 000 saved from the poorhouse after a Middletown Ohio editor and friend arranged care He will stay in a furnished room at the Harbaugh home in Casstown until next month then move to Maryland with friends Curios relics and other possessions were sold at public auction netting about $400
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua
Ohich
Harbaugh
Middletown
Casstown
Maryland
Reynolds S. Brad Street address listing notice
In 8 to 12 hours Conpo System. 10 S. Brad. St. F. M. Reynolds. 26-1p-41. Details appear related to a public notice or placement at an address with a file code 26-1p-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conpo
S. Brad
St. F
Sale notices near Winchester and Braddock Street
A Tuesday sale announces a one mile east of Winchester auction including fur niture and plumbing tools by Mrs. E. H. Erb. Also a six room brick house at 601 S Braddock St offered for sale with viewing evenings 8 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
E. H. Erb
S. Braddock St
Call Meeting of Friendship Fire Company
An important meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held on Thursday evening July 26 at 8 o'clock. Every member is urged to attend this meeting as Captain Hardy has completed arrangements for uniforms and a decision must be made at once. F. W. Forney Captain. Wanted experienced shoe sales lady, good wages. Write X care Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Hardy
F. W. Forney
Winchester Faces Luray in First League Game at New Park
Baseball Friday features Winchester meeting Luray in the opening game of the second series. First pitch at 3 30 P M at the new park with School will pitch for Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
New Park
Pillsburys Flour L L Hockmans Retail Price
A shopper note lists Pillsburys flour from L L Hockmans in cotton at eight dollars retail. The tag reads 26 1p 3t, indicating package and price details from the vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hockman's
Mae Murray Stars in Jazzmania at Empire Theatre
Mae Murray scores big with Jazzmania at the Empire Theatre drawing a crowded house. The Browiway star's latest snappy hit plays tonight as a story for every movie fan, with praise for its lively pace and regé style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Murray
Browiway
Empire Theatre
Empire
Shannon Hill Big Lot Sale Saturday
Shannon Hill hosts a large lot sale this Saturday featuring a free pony and outfit. The event advertises free pony to be given away and offers various outfits and items for shoppers at the Shannon Hill sale location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon Hill
Blizzard Jury Fails To Reach Verdict In Blizzard Case
LEWISBURG W Va July 26 The jury in the William Blizzard murder accessory trial reports it cannot reach a verdict after hearing testimony in the armed miners march at Logan County two years ago today. Taft Backed In Georgia Senate Confidence Vote The Georgia Senate on July 26 adopted a resolution expressing confidence in William Howard Taft chief justice of the United States and praising his legacy and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lewisburg
W. Va
William Blizzard
Agar
Logan County
Taft
Atlanta
Senate of Georgia
William Howard Taft
United States
Senate “of Georgia
Andrew
Mr. Taft
Elsie Ferguson Granted Divorce from Clarke
American actress Elsie Ferguson was granted a divorce from Thomas Benedict Clarke in Paris on July 26. Grounds cited were extreme indifference desertion and failure to provide, after a marriage in New York in June 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Ferguson
Paris
Thomas Benedict Clarke
New York
Young Ward Re Indicted In first Degree Murder
White Plains New Jersey July 26 Walter S Ward son of a wealthy baker was re indicted on a first degree murder charge and held without bail Trial set for Tuesday September 4 He is accused of shooting Clarence E Peters an ex sailor from Haverhill Massachusetts whose body was found near Kenseco reservoir on May 16 1922
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ward
White Plains
N. J
Walter S. Ward
Clarence E. Peters
Haverhill
Mass
Kenseco Reservoir
German Money Presses Output Surges to Two Trillion Marks Daily
Berlin July 26 The German money presses are reeling off notes to over two trillion marks daily as output is sped up. The Reichsbank aims to supply the demand for large denomination notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speen Up
Berlin
Reichbank
Conference Moves Toward Shorter Steel Industry Day
NEW YORK July 26 heads of manufacturing subsidiaries to the United States Steel Corporation met with Elbert H Gary to discuss shortening the 12 hour day in the steel industry. The conference, described as likely to last several days, marks another step in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Curb Exchange Expels Adam U L Schneider
New York July 26 The board of governors of the New York Curb Exchange announced the expulsion of Adam U L Schneider of A L Schneider and Company for violation of the exchange constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Curb Exchange Today
Adam UL. Schneider
A. L. Schneider and Company
Wives Guilty Of Moonshining In Muskegon Case
Muskegon county ruling holds both spouses liable under liquor laws. Judge Vanderwerp said a married man cannot violate the law in his home without his wife’s consent, enforcing equal culpability for wives and husbands operating unlawful distilleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
Muskegon County
Vanderwerp
Blockade Raised Reported by Dortmund Authorities
Berlin dispatch says Dortmund authorities reported the blockade of the occupied area had been raised dating from last night. No confirmation from authoritative sources was available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dortmund
Ruhr
Agreement On British Note Reached By France And Belgium
Paris reports that the French and Belgian governments have reached a complete agreement on all essential points regarding the British note. It was not disclosed whether the reply will be joint or separate. May Prosecute Collings Directors. Ohio attorneys general to urge investigations of the R L Collings Company brokerage placed in receivership for alleged large scale fraud affecting many residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Collings
Columbus
Ohio
R. L. Collings Company
Crabbe
Ford car among bargains offered by J Howard Cather Co
For sale several used cars at bargain prices with one new Ford offered by J Howard Cather & Co. This local dealer advertises value and inventory, inviting inquiries from buyers seeking affordable transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
J. Howard Cather & CO
Furniture Sale At 614 Market Street Saturday
A furniture sale is scheduled for Saturday July 28 at 2 PM at 614 South Market Street. The notice lists an address and time for buyers, with details readable from the public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Market St
Yard Parties and Picnic Supplies Advertised
Garber Mfg Co announces ready supply on short notice for yard parties and picnics with high quality ice cream and soft drinks. Emphasizes customer preference and repeats slogan don’t fail to us before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garber Mfg
Senator Johnson warns of revolt if farmers unfairly treated
Magnus Johnson, newly elected Minnesota senator on the farmer labor ticket, says the nation could face revolution if conditions for laborers and farmers are not changed. He argues farmers deserve production cost plus a guaranteed profit and cites wealth concentration as a trigger for unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
United States
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Farmer-Labor
Russia
Congress
Front Royal Beats Harrisonburg In Valley League Thriller
Front Royal wins 5 4 over Harrisonburg in a deciding first half Valley League game at Winchester. The lopsided crowd saw Front Royal start fast with four runs in the first inning while Harrisonburg mounted a late surge, but four errors by Front Royal and nine hits by Harrisonburg could not overcome the early deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Winchester Ball Park
Rockingham County
Winchester
Maley
Louisa Webb Dies at 91 in Winchester
Agatha Louisa Webb a longtime Winchester resident and widow of Robert Webb died at 11 30 PM at 106 South Market street from age related infirmities. She was 91 years one month and 13 days and had lived in the same home since before the Civil War. Bettie Jackson a daughter survives in the city. Services will be 2 30 PM Saturday at John Mann Methodist Church with Rev. Joseph Wheeler officiating and interment in Orrick Cemetery. The casket will not be opened at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha Louisa Webb
Winchester
Robert Webb
South Market Street
Bettie Jackson
Lou
Virginia
John Mann “Methodist Church
Joseph Wheeler
Orrick Cemetery
State Asks Change of Venue in Garrett Brothers Trial
The Cumberland courthouse scene centers on defense and state arguments over moving venue for the Garrett brothers case. Judge B D White overruled the defense demurrer as both sides cite precedents and the right to a trial in the accused's community. Armed guards and a tense crowd mark the proceedings amid a political feud linked to the Pierce killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Brothers
Cumberland Cour
Manwealth
Garretts
B. D. White
Murrer
Byrd
Jorney
Robert
Garrett
Hdward S. Piinee
Court House
Pierce
Onone
Public Will Not Force Key to Peace Says Harding in Canada
President Harding, visiting Vancouver, frames enduring peace on public will not force, praising 100 year Canada U.S. friendship. He urges mutual aid, cautions Canada against annexation talk, notes this as the first U.S. presidential visit to Canada in his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vancouver
Harding
Canada
United States
Europe
Stanley Park
Cften
Dominion
The
United
Wilson
Euitope
Legion film tickets go on sale at Empire Theater
The eight reel film The Man Without a Country will play at the Empire Theater on Thursday and Friday August 2 and 3 with matinee and two performances each night. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, no reserved seats. Proceeds go to the Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
R. Y. Conrad Post
Post
Arnold Daly
New York
Edward Everett Hale
Hail Insurance on Apples Sold by H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Advertisement for hail insurance by H R Bryarly and Company agents representing Home Insurance Company. Claims the company is the largest American fire insurance firm with assets of ninety nine million dollars and promises prompt attention and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News O
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Home Insurance Company
Coroner's Jury Acts in Inwood Tragedy
Inwood West Virginia July 25 Coroner's jury met at the Musselman Company plant to hear testimony about Norman Mish death by gas from a vinegar vat during cleaning duties. The jury found Mish died Monday noon after being exposed to dangerous gas and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwood
W. Va
Norman Mish
C. H. Musselman Company
Biggersville
Mugsellman
C.H. Apany
Ber’ County
West Virginia
H. Musselman Company
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Counsel
Predenick
Ies
Grace Simmons
Lane 18
Contoddice
Petwech
Anders
Leo Weinberg
Guy K. Motter
Tom Harbaugh
Care Star
Winchester Vs. Luray
Pillsburys Flour
Blizzard Jury
Johnson
Louisa Webb
R. E. Byrd
H. Smith
Judge White
Spéeta
Smith
Skirm
Rae Byrd
Gareutha
Legion Film
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