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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1924

Page

2

Town mob assaults woman in tar and feathering affair

Eyewitness accounts describe a violent mob incident near Middletown involving Mrs Kennedy and Miss Grandon. Mary Shanke Kennedy, tarred and feathered, was aided by Mr Whipp who carried her to safety at his home after threats to defend her.

Io Stondon James Whipp Whipp Miss Grandon den Story Raville Middletown Mary Whipps

Twelve new naked eye stars found after long dormant period

Between 1848 and 1921 twelve new stars were identified without binocular aid, a claim attributed to a shortage of capable observers over the prior 158 years.

New Auto Signal Warns Drivers With Color Coded Text

A new rear signal for automobiles shows green light with the words stow TM when either clutch or brake pedal is used and red light with stop when both are operated, signaling driver actions to improve safety.

Radio License Evasion By England Listeners

Between 100000 and 200000 people in England are using radio receiving sets legally by listening to broadcast programs without paying the required license fee.

England

Two Brothers Held in Murder of Parents in 1910

Coatesville Pennsylvania July 26 two brothers are held on murder charges by a third brother. Frank E Dorsheimer accuses Benjamin S Dorsheimer and Chester A Dorsheimer of killing Mr and Mrs Petersheimer with gas in Lancaster in 1910. Benjamin remains held without bail.

Associated Press Coatesville Lancaster Benjamin S. Dorsheimer Atlantic City Chester A. Dorsheimer York Frank E. Dorsheimer Thorndale Petersheimer Dorsheimer Benjamin Frank

Industrials Lead Market Advance In Brief Session

New York stock prices rose in a brief session despite weekend profit taking. Industrial leaders helped lift markets with American crossing 120 for the first time in months and Baldwin gaining a point. About 600000 shares traded. Miss Elizabeth Defibaugh of Bedford Pa visits relatives in town staying with Miss Lovella Anderson on South Market Street.

Associated Press New York Amecan Baldwin Elizabeth Defibaugh Bedford, Pa Lovella Anderson South Market Street

Dawes Campaign Opens August 29 in Lincoln Nebraska

Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes the Republican nominee for vice president will begin his national campaign with an address in Lincoln Nebraska on August 29, according to Republican headquarters.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes Lincoln, Neb

To Clean Cane Seats And Mrs Walker Bond In Washington

To clean cane seated chairs wash them with ammonia and water using a stiff brush. Rinse in cold water and dry in a current of air. If cane is loose wet the underside to tighten. Mrs. Walker McC Bond is in Washington for a few days staying at the Grace Dodge Hotel.

Walker McC. Bond Washington Grace Dodge Hotel

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