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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1926

Page

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Supreme Court May Pass On Virginia Cedar Rust Law

The case questions the Virginia cedar rust statute's constitutionality with Wica. Kelleher suing to stop cedar destruction near Mount Airy Shenandoah County. The Lynchburg federal ruling upheld the law, the injunction denied, and Harrisonburg awaits merits review if appealed.

Supreme Court of the United States Kelleher Henry C. McDowell Virginia William P. Massey Virginia State Horticultural Society Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah County Lynchburg United States District Court Harrisonburg Cedar Just Law McDowell Western District Court John J. Parker United States Circuit Court Fourth Circuit D. Lawrence Groner District Court Eastern District of Virginia Randolph Harrison M. L. Walton, Jr Woodstock D. O. Dechart Schneiderhan W. P. Massey Virginia Horticultural Society

Bull Movement in General Motors and Steel Broadened

New York July 30 speculative imagination fueled by General Motors and United States Steel advances pushed a broad bull movement in the stock market. The day saw extreme gains of 2 to 6 points on many issues while call money held at 4 percent. total volume neared 2.5 million shares with an irregular closing.

Edwin Smith U. S Department of Agriculture Australia Tasmania New Zealand Great Britain United Kingdom Cleo Associated Press New York General” Motors United States Steel Common

Special July Rate Subscription Reminder

The Evening Star urges readers to act now and pay for their subscription at a special July rate to save money on the renewal. The message emphasizes urgency to avoid missing the discount.

Lyerts Ea “Vening Star

Prosecutor Won't Oppose Bond for Widow of Rector

Somerset county officials moved to release Frances Stevens Hall who faces two murders of her husband Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and singer Elinor Mills in New Brunswick. Prosecutor Bergen will not oppose bail, with a closed hearing set at Chief Justice Gunnerer's summer home in Point Pleasant. A warrant exists for former trooper Henry Dickman tied to the Hall case amid renewed investigation and questions about his funds and knowledge of the culprit.

Associated Press Somerville N. J Frances Stevens Hall Moore Simpson Hall Somerset Point Pleasant Summerville Frances Stevens Hall Elinor Mills Bergen Somerset County Gunnerer Trenton Henry Dickman Dickman Jersey City Edward E. Hall Constabulary Canada

Nationwide search for McDermott in Canton publisher murder

A country wide hunt is under way for Patrick Eugene McDermott 28 of Cleveland sought as a principal in the murder of Canton publisher Don R Mellett. Detective Ora Slater leads the Stark county probe and pictures of McDermott will be broadcast to police and news services nationwide. Meanwhile Canton police chief Powell says the investigation of Melletts death seems loose and is moving to check the movements of Mike Contos and associates now jailed in Youngstown and Pittsburgh as possible accessories.

Associated Press Canton Patrick Eugene McDermott Cleveland Don R. Mellett Ora Slater Stark County McDermott Cantos Youngstown. O Kedgwin Powell Mike Contos

Heat Overcomes Woman in Counts Court Room

A young woman from the counts collapsed from heat this morning and was taken to the count court room where a physician was summoned. She recovered and was sent home without giving her name.

Chiropractor Keister W Adams Announces Holiday Closure

The office of chiropractor Keister W Adams will be closed from July 29 until Sunday August 1. This notice appears in the local legal/public notice section with the date 7-29-1p-21.

Keister W. Adams

Rotary Meeting Debates Religion and Patriotism

A Winchester Rotary gathering at the George Washington Hotel featured Rev Dr Charles Noyes Tyndall of Memphis and W W Glass. Tyndall warned of anti religious and anti patriotism forces citing groups and youth influence while Glass praised Rotary values and its global role as a facilitator for charitable work.

Winchester Rotary George Washington Hotel Charles Noyes Tyndall Memphis Tenn W. W. Glass New York Boy Scouts Brooklyn Manhattan Trolden Glass Rotary Marshal Baker

Post Expresses Gratitude for Local Help

Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion thanks Winchester citizens for consistent liberal assistance in a recently held Legion benefit. The letter also thanks Mr Baker for the empire and its facilities used for the event.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Winchester Legion Baker

Will Bring Back Stolen Automobile

Sheriff Pannett and Jack Riley depart for Cadiz Ohio to recover a car stolen from Mrs. R. E. Byrd last Sunday morning. The thief is believed under surveillance in Cadiz and will be arrested on arrival if he comes without a requisition. otherwise papers will be obtained and the man brought back later.

Sheriff Pannett Jack Riley Cadiz Ohio R. E. Byrd Ohio City

Ramsey buys furniture at large exposition

W L Ramsey returned from High Point North Carolina where a large furniture exposition impressed buyers. Ramsey and his father bought several carloads of quality goods for the local and Martinsburg stores.

W. L. Ramsey High Point N. C Mr. Ramsey Martinsburg

Violent quake rocks Jersey Channel Islands with collapsed chimneys

A severe earthquake struck St Helier Jersey on July 20 causing many large buildings to shake for seconds and several chimneys to collapse. No casualties were reported at this time.

Associated Press ST. Helier Jersey Channel Islands

For Sale Air Tanks for 7 7/10 Acre Use

Classified notice lists several compressed air tanks for sale suitable for a 7 7/10 acre application. Includes placement at the Star office with date April 20.

Star Office

Fifth Victim of Strasburg Blast Dies at Winchester

Ashley Mitchell, 65, colored, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital eight forty five this morning from a fractured skull suffered fleeing the Powhatan Lime Works blast near Strasburg Virginia. His death brings the toll to five with four earlier fatalities. Mitchell’s remains were sent to Limeton near Front Royal for burial.

Powhatan Strasburg Ashley Mitchell Winchester Memorial Hospital Mitchell Limeton Front Royal Cecil Rinker, White Winchester Hospital

King May Marry Italian Princess

London July 30 Reuters reports Sofia confirms the betrothal of the King of Bulgaria to Princess Biobanna third daughter of the Italian sovereign is an accomplished fact. The announcement signals a potential royal alliance with Italy and Bulgaria.

London Reuters Sofia Bulgaria Biobanna

Street fakir stopped for licenseless razor sales

A street fakir on Reuss avenue near the circus was halted by police after nearly selling out his stock of razors priced at a dollar each, though such goods are commonly sold for a quarter. He was found operating without a license.

Reuss Avenue

Cover Estate Appraised At 1 307 146 55 In City

The estate of the late Thomas Cover, prominent local capitalist, is valued at 1 307 146 55. Appraisers list real and personal property totaling 233 000 including the Angerona homeplace and county farm. Cash on hand 7 220 02 and household goods 878. The will distributing assets to family was probated and published earlier.

Thomas Cover Corporation Court

Musicians Battle For Loudest Noise at Courthouse

A blind accordion player and a blind banjo player clashed near the Confederate monument in front of the courthouse. The duel featured hymn singing and jazz riffs as they battled for loudness, drawing a crowd before the quieter performer moved away.

Farrther

Christy Brothers Wild Animal Show Draws Big Crowd

Christy Brothers five ring wild animal show drew a large crowd in Winchester at the fair grounds this afternoon and tonight arriving from Woodstock. The parade halted traffic as it moved through town and featured lions horses elephants zebras elk and grizzly bears along with a biblical pageant Noa h and the Ark and a hundred dogs.

Christy Brothers Winchester Fair Grounds Woodstock Yellowstone Park

Newsboys Band In Concert Tonight In Winchester

The Baltimore Evening Sun News boys Band arrives in Winchester for an open air free concert on the Court House lawn at 8 o clock tonight. The 69 musicians have played before tens of thousands in Virginia over the past week. Last night in Harrisonburg over six thousand attended at Assembly Park where carnival events are staged by the local firemen.

Baltimore Evening Sun Newsboy Winchester Court House Lawn Virginia Harrisonburg Assembly Park

Cohens and Kellys At Colonial Theatre Monday and Tuesday

Universal brings The Cohens and Kellys to the Colonial for Monday and Tuesday with a faithful screen version of Aaron Hoffman's Two Blocks Away. An all star cast led by Charlie Murray George Sidney Vera Gordon Kate Price and Nat Carr supports Jason Robards Olive Hasbrouck and rising juvenile stars Bobby Gordon and Mickey Bennett. Prices stay 10 15 25 35 cents.

Charlie Murray George Sidney Vera Gordon Kate Price Harry Pollard Pollard Jason Robards Olive Hasbrouck Nat Carr Villian Cohens Kellys Bobby Gordon Mickey Bennett

Payment deadline to save with July rate

The Evening Star notes a final deadline of Saturday July 31 to pay subscriptions at the special July rate. Readers are urged to settle to secure the discount.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Supreme Court OF U.S Harry Thaw Avia Wann EV Rann Harry i. Thaw Kenilworth Handley High School Shenandoah Valley A. J. Connolly J H. Henry Mr. Henry Southern Railway Company Henry J. H. Henry H. D. Fuller Farmers and Merchants National Bank Kenny Bush H. J. Benchoff Massanutten Academy Shenandoah Valley, Inc Handley School H. K. Thaw H. S. Boyle Linty W. A. Orndorff Roy A. Cather Miller Dry Goods Store Wm. H. Brown Mr. Walker Gen. Motors Tyndall U.S Red Post J. H. Rosenberger Ashby Mitchell Quarry Rinker Kenner Mitchell George Huffman Jack Rayner Hunter Boyd The Christy Brothers Wild Animal Show Baltimore Sun Newsboys Cohens and Colonial Theatre Evening Star
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