Council to seek estimates for separate sewer system
After a five hour session the Winchester Common Council approved McVicar's resolution to hire estimates for a dedicated sewer separating trade waste from sanitary lines to relieve the disposal plant burden and curb stream pollution. Kern threatened suit over riparian rights as council weighs $10,000 to secure rights and raise taxes on several local industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
McVicar
Kern
George P. Kern
MP. Kern
Williams
Haldeman
Haldeman Produce Company
Winchester Steam Laundry
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Virginia Woolen Company
Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
National Fruit Product Company
Otormac
H. B. McCormac
Bangger
Virginia Woolen’ Company
Baker
Ger c
Norton, Bird and I
Toby
Punt
McCormac
Woolen
Tivonéeekba
Trenary
Messrs
Robinson
Cooper
Henry
Anderson
Sale
Page
Grimm
Beatjer
Barnett
United State Mortgage and Trust Company of
New York
W. Brent’ Brill
Walter Johnson
Silas
C. H. Huff
William
B. F. Ritenour
Strasburg
George W. Crowser
Orville
Maynard Crowser
Henry McKee
Captain Willis
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Fairfax Lane
Main
Market
Market Street
Patton
Valley Avenue
Braddock Streets
Winchester
Valley Pike
Braddock Street
Main Street
East Piccadilly Street
Harry Ranson
W. D. Myers
Claims Committee
Defense Wins Point Judge White Sustains Its Contention
Cumberland Court Va July 28 Selection of a jury in the trial of Robert O and Larkin C Garrett brothers former county officials charged with murder of Rev E B F Pierce will begin Monday After Judge White denied the States motion for a change of venue tests will begin Tuesday with witnesses reporting Tuesday morning The trial will be held at Cumberland Court House and armed guards have returned to their homes for the weekend continuing during the trial
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White
Cumberland County Court House
Associated Press
Cumberland
Robert O
Larkin. C. Garrett
EB. F. Pierce
B. D. White
Edward Sylvester Pierce
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Petersburg
L. O. Wendenberg
Levi Pierce
Pierce
Larkin C
Robert O. Garrett
Williams. Smith
Commonwealth
Garretts
E. S. Pierce
No-Profit Days Web and Thurs Aug 15 and 16
Community schedule notes a no profit event spanning Wednesday and Thursday with sessions on August 15 and 16 from 28 to 1 pm. Aimed at volunteers and organizers, the notice outlines a brief timetable and location.
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Wed
Thurs
Harding Party Speeding Down Pacific Coast
President Harding travels by train along the Pacific coast toward Yosemite after a 5,000 mile rail and water trip to Alaska Canada and return to Seattle. Evelyn Nesbit and Al McDonald arrest in raid on prohibition law. News notes include publisher Edward E Rumely conviction upheld and sentences for Mira Kaufman and Norm Lindheim as part of a civil fraud case.
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Associated Press
Harding
Spe
Alaska
Canada
Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast Range
Yosemite National Park
Evelyn Nesbit
Atlantic
Harry K Thaw
al McDonald
el Prinkipo
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Edward E. Rumely
New York Evening Mail
Walter J. Kaufman
Norm Lindheim
Mail
Atlanta
Red Flag Burned at Hoboken I W W Headquarters
A daytime crowd in Hoboken tore down and burned the I W W red flag atop the organization’s headquarters. Citizens had protested and demanded that the Stars and Stripes be raised instead, according to New York I W W headquarters.
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New York
Hoboken
American Language Officer Mortally Shoots Self in Tokyo
Walter C Ma Koon, language officer at the American embassy in Tokyo, died after shooting himself today. He had suffered nervousness and insomnia, according to initial reports from Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Walter
Ma- Koon
Explosion Rips Maltby Colliery After Weeks of Fire
On July 28 a terrible explosion at Maltby colliery ends a long fight with a stubborn fire that had troubled the mine for weeks. Rescue teams search amid shifting debris and smoke as officials assess damage and danger.
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Shah
Izuis
Dempsey Firpo Fight Set for September 14 at Polo Grounds
New York July 28 Champion Jack Dempsey will meet Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina in a 15 round world heavyweight title bout at the Polo Grounds on Friday September 14. Promoter Rickard announced today. Seat prices range from 3 to 25 dollars, lowest on record for a heavyweight championship bout.
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Dempsey-Firpo
New York
Jack Dempsey
Luis Angel Firpo
Argentina
Polo Grounds
Rickard
Oil refiners plan August production halt to be investigated
Chicago July 28. An agreement by about 25 leading mid continent refiners to shut plants during August to curtail output will be investigated by the United States district attorney's office. The move aims to tighten controls on production in the region.
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Chicago
Mid-Continent
United States District Attorney's Office
Canadian Flier Sp Fatal Wreck Near Picard
The Edmunds ton Quebec express crashed into a freight train near Picard on the Trans Continental Railroad about 100 miles east of Quebec. Four trainmen were killed and seven persons injured.
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Canadian Flier Sp
Quebec
Edmundston-Quebec Express
Picard
Trans-Continental
Chaplin Negri Engagement Off Again
Los Angeles July 28 Poli Negri the Polish film actress and Charles S Chaplin the star comedian of the moving pictures have ended their engagement for good after earlier reversals. Negri still greets Chaplin and a LA Times report says marriage is an impossibility.
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Chaplin-Negri
Los Angeles
Cal
Poli- Negri
Charles S. Chaplin
The
Moving Pictures
Negri
Charlie
Los Angeles Times
Pame 5
Subscriptions Deadline for Special July 31 Rate
The Evening Star urges readers to act by July 31 to lock in a special subscription rate with a payment now to secure the discount.
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THE
Evening Star
Yard Parties and Picnic Supplies Advertised
Garber Mfg Co offers ice cream and soft drinks for parties and picnics. They promise high quality products and urge customers to see them before buying, with the note once used always used. July 25 1p TT- conservative placement.
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Garber Mfg
Event Dates Listed for Wednesday and Thursday
The notice lists events for Wednesday August 15 and Thursday August 16 with times 1 p.m. to tbd. The entry combines two days of activity in a compact schedule snippet.
Desirable Brick Residence for Sale on Braddock Street
For sale a brick residence at 601 S Braddock St. Apply at the house between 8 and 9 p m. Also battery charging service offered by Conpo System at 10 S Brad St Reynolds. 25-11p-41.
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Conpo
S. Brad. St
F. M. Reynolds
S. Braddock St
Winchester Council backs Virginia Children’s Home Society appeal
The Common Council endorsed the Children’s Home Society of Virginia and urged local aid to support a statewide fund drive. Rev. H S Driscoll cited rising state criminal costs and needy children, asking Winchester to join Frederick County in contributing $3,000 toward a $250,000 three year budget plan.
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Children’s Society of Virginia
Wes
Children's Home Society of Virginia
Winchester
Committee On Poor
H. S. Driscoll
Richmond
Driscoll
Council
Ak Ss ‘ Society
Frederick County
Bradford Death Crash Under State Investigation
Martinsburg July 28 state police began probe into the death of Edward A. Bradford 39 as his car en route to Winchester plunged into a stone fence near Darkesville. An inquest found death by accident amid questions over betting on a race and alleged liquor ties. Bradford once a railroad fireman turned boxer with a spotty work record.
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Martinsburg
W. Way
Edward A. Bradford
Darkesville
Winchester
Bradford
J.D Roberts
Somerset
Sia
The Christian Empire to Show Three Times Daily
Sir Hall Caine's The Christian opens at the Empire Theatre next week with three daily performances including a 3 PM matinee. Richard Dix Mae Busch Gareth Hughes Phyllis Haver Mahlon Hamilton star in this ten reel Goldwyn production hailed as the midsummer high water mark.
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Sir Hall Caine
Empire Theatre
Empire Ad
Richard Dix
Mae Busch
Gareth Hughes
Phyllis Haver
Mahlon Hamilton
Empire
Goldwyn
Hail Insurance on Apples and Corn Promoted by Arthur Firm
An advertisement from J. W. Arthur Insurance of 46 Rouss Ave promotes hail insurance on apples and corn. The copy touts the agency as trusted and asks readers to call 447 for complete information, branding the company as “the home of million dollar companies.”
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CALL
J. W. Arthur Insurance
Rouss Ave
President Harding to view Marine field maneuvers near Winchester
Brigadier General Smeuler and staff plan a two day Marine hike from New Market to Winchester with 3,000 marines and 260 vehicles, 100 horses and mules. President Harding and cabinet members are invited to attend the maneuvers and visit Civil War battle sites in the Valley.
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Smeuller
Tlefield
New
Itary Institute
Devon
New Market
Castleman’s
Blue Ridge Mountains
Ton
Staunton
Berryvilleville
Washington Sea
Winchester
Butler
Harding
Harit
E. Go
A. Ae. Sire
Sheridan
Market
Aick
Washington
New Baroneee
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BY. George
P. Kern
Garrett
Vane
Pacific Coast
Mr. Driscoll
Childrens
Home Society of Virginia
Ministerial Union of
Ajsembly
Aga Pure Charity
Virginia
Jatty
Pike
Darksville
Troopa
Fair Grounds
Smeatler
Rawments
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