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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1924

Page

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Mysterious Tracy Murder Ties to Leopold Loeb Case

Chicago June 3. Coroner's physician links the Tracy killing to the Leopold Loeb kidnapping and slayings. State's Attorney aims to indict the youths twice for murder and kidnapping as detectives seek further connections to other assaults and the Norman Ream case.

Associated Press Chicago Freeman Louis Tracy Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Franks Joseph Springer Tracy Reams Leopold Loeb Norman Ream Rsity of Ream State’s Attorney’s Office Grand Crowe Melvin B. Wolf Hyde Park Henry Lindenthal University of Chicago Frank Boy Jacob Franks Loeb Leopold

Reed Denies Deal in Frederick Court Suit Over Sale

Regina Reed through attorney R Gray Williams answers Robert Lee Grant's suit for 1300 claiming no dealings with him. Grant alleged Reed authorized sale of her Eichelberger prox property to George Washington Hotels Corp for 26000 with 5 percent commission. Reed seeks dismissal with costs and asks case to be postponed to a later term.

Regina Reed R. Gray Williams Circuit Court of Frederick Court Robert Lee Grant Grant Rn Ward & Larrick Miss Reed Eichelberger Piccadilly George Washington Hotels Corporation Hotel Corporation Miss O

Three Weeks Thrills Colonial Theatre Crowd

Goldwyns screen version of Elinor Glyn s Three Weeks screens at the Colonial Theatre. Aileen Pringle makes a striking Queen debut while Conrad Nagel and the ensemble deliver convincing performances. The film is hailed as one of the year s best with strong support from John Sampolis Stuart Holmes and others.

Goldwyn Elinor Glyn Colonial Theatre Aileen Pringle Conrad Nagel John Sampolis Sardalia Stuart Holmes Robert Cain Mitchell Lewis Dale Fuller Nigel de Brullier Claire de Lorez

Colonial Management Announces Double Feature Day

The Colonial Management announces Thursday as Double Feature Day with On the Banks of the Wabash as the first feature, Breaking Into Society a six reel comedy, plus standard short subjects. Three splendid acts of Keith's Vodvil will be shown. Vodvil continues Friday and Saturday with daily picture changes. Special prices: Matinee 10 15 25c, Evening 15 26 50c.

Wabash Keith

Indictments Sought in Leopold and Loeb Case

State's Attorney Crowe plans to seek indictments from a grand jury in Chicago for Leopold and Loeb. A body with a bullet hole was dumped from a speeding car near the University of Chicago where the pair were last seen returning from a dance.

Dent Tracy University of Chicago Leopold Loeb Crowe

Ed Mason Flees Through Frederick County Honeysuckle Graveyard

An African American man named Ed Mason, last seen in a white night gown, eluded Policeman Armel and Sheriff Pannett in a chase through a graveyard near West Hart Street. The pursuit, aided by bloodhounds, halted at dense honeysuckle undergrowth as night fell with Ed still at large.

Frederick County Winchester Ed Mason Armel Sheriff Pannett West Hart ‘Street Tomant Pennsylvania

Gloria Swanson Triumphs in The Humming Bird at Empire

Gloria Swanson scores her greatest triumph in the Paramount film The Humming Bird shown at the Empire. The melodrama set in Paris underworld delights audiences with stylish gowns and romance. Two shows nightly at 7 and 9 with a added comedy. Empire packed both floors.

Gloria Swanson Empire Paramount Humming Bird Paris Swanson

Regular W. C. T. U. Meeting at Handley Library

The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the Handley Library on Thursday June 5 at 3 o clock. Ip.

Handley Library

Friendship Fire Company Regular Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company set for Thursday evening June 5 at 8 o'clock. Capt. Fred W. Forney signed the notice with meeting details and a reference to Geo. W. Grim for adv. of property on a house and large lot.

Friendship Fire Company Fred. W. Forney Geo. W. Grim House

Curtis Farm advertisement read by tenants and investors

An on-page notice targets farmers and investors about Curtis Farm advertisement on the second page. It highlights potential opportunities, urging readers to review the listing for details and contact points.

Curtis Farm

For Rent One Furnished Room in Monmouth Street

Classified notice offers one furnished room for rent at 113 West Monmouth Street. Contact details not provided.

Monmouth Street

Death summons oldest justice to higher court

Theodore Carson Adams the oldest magistrate in Frederick county died just before seven this morning at his Gainesboro home after over a year of ill health. He served forty years as a Gainesboro district magistrate with impartial rulings in civil under 300 and small criminal matters. He was born April 7 1954 and survived by his widow Miss Bertie Anderson and three children. Funeral Thursday at his residence with burial at Mount Hebron Winchester.

Theodore Carson Adams Frederick County Gainesboro Adams Mr. Adams William Adams New Jersey Back Creek Squire” Adams Winchester Ashby Hannum H. I. Walker William Washington Adams Bertie Anderson Wm. H.anderson Mellon Adams Robert Anderson Edgar L. Hook Jack Adams

The Star Suspends Friday Publication for Confederate Memorial Day

The Star announces no issue on Friday June 6 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The Evening Star note confirms the holiday break and return schedule.

Evening Star

Public reception at C and 5 Bank in Winchester

The Commercial and Savings Bank opens its new building at Main and Piccadilly with a public reception from 7 to 9 pm. The event features 40 hostesses, fruit punch, cakes, music by Seal's Orchestra, and visits from bankers including John B. H. Dunn of the National Bank of Baltimore.

Commercial & Savings Bank Main and Piccadilly Streets Common Council Winchester Ministerial Association Board of Handley Trustees City School Board Winchester Bank Virginia Seal John B. H. Dunn National Bank of Baltimore Commercial and Avings Bank and Carroll Citizens’ National Bank of Alexandria C. R. Anderson J. A. Philip Klompus Herbert S. Larrick John I Sloat T. S. Jolliffe

Handley S V A Baseball Game Cancelled

Handley High School and Shenandoah Valley Academy cancelled their Virginia league game set for May 27 due to rain and ensuing scheduling issues from exams. Handley departs for Norfolk to face Maury High School with Roanoke and Handley tied for first as potential state champion contenders.

Handley High School Shenandoah Valley Academy Handley Norfolk Maury High School Roanoke High School Handley High

Stock market gains as tax uncertainty fades in New York

New York traders saw a brighter mood as the tax measure and the President's tax reform pledge reduced uncertainty. Many stocks advanced by 1 to 2 points before midday while call money opened at 3 percent and total shares traded reached about 750,000.

New York

Sarah Zane Fire Company Monthly Meeting

The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold a June meeting on Thursday at 5 P.M to discuss business and finalize parade plans for June 6. George Barr, Secretary. Also notices: help wanted for a 5 and 10 cent business, lost pearl string, liberal reward at Star Office. Evelyn Drummond of Landsdale, Pa visits Kent Street resident.

Sarah Zane Fire Company George Barr Star Office Evelyn Drummond Landsdale, Pa Mildred Milleson Kent Street

Candy Price Special for Graduates at People's Drug Co

Local drug store advertises candy at 4e to 1.50 per pound with a special greeting to graduates. The notice appears to promote a holiday sale hosted by People’s Drug Co.

Theople's Drug CO

New Trial Granted for Mrs An na Buzzie

Albany June 3 Mrs Anna Buzzie convicted of murdering Frederick Schneider a wealthy New York contractor was granted a new trial by the court of appeals today She is jailed in Sing Sing prison death house awaiting the next steps in the case

Associated Press Albany N. Y Anna Buzzie Frederick Schneider New York Nlow Court of Appeals Buzzie Sing Sing Prison

Law strips Joe of everything he possessed

Joe Ridley a 91 year old Black man living in the country has lost his home, horse and buggy, good name, and faces jail and fines after being found with two pints of moonshine and a astril. He was indicted fined 144 dollars in Circuit Court and sentenced to thirty days. his horse and buggy were confiscated. A separate Winchester police court case added 73 dollars in fines and suspended jail time. With 217000 dollars in fines and costs looming, his assets vanish and he risks the poorhouse.

Joe Ridley Old Joe Yeaterday Winchester

Empire Theatre Popularity Contest To Be Held Next Week

Empire Theatre announces a senior class popularity contest for Key Schools students and relatives. Hand colored slides of graduates will be shown during intermissions with voting to choose one popular boy and one popular girl. Winners receive a summer theatre pass and a graduation present. Cosmos Theatre Orchestra from Washington will perform during graduation week.

Em Theatre Empire Theatre Baker Empire Cosmos Theatre Orchestra Washington

Shenandoah Faces Wind During Albany Flight

The Shenandoah dirigible arrived for Albany’s 300th anniversary celebration at 10 37 a m standard time and battled strong winds over Schenectady. The ship drifted off course a half mile, then steadied and disappeared westward as Governor Smith listened to President Coolidge’s radio greetings from the airship.

Associated Press Ailubany Alibany Schnectady Governor Smith Executive Coolidge

German Aid Measure Defeated by Senate Committee

The Senate foreign relations committee rejected a resolution proposing relief measures for the German people by the American government. The action was reported by the Associated Press from Washington.

Associated Press Washington Senate Foréign

Democrats in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Convene

The report details a Harrisonburg Rockingham Democratic meeting held last Saturday with H N Ram named chairman and George B Keezell and Samuel Will among those submitting resolutions. They endorse Jackson Cleveland and Wilson era principles, pledge to a pay-as-you-go road plan, and back Senator Byrd leadership for state and next governor.

Crats Harrisonburgingham County Burg H. N Ram Gamuel Will Roc ‘County City of Marin Jackson Cleveland Wilson Claude’ Son Carter Glass Thomas W. Harrison Ward Keezell Hoover Ascape Byrd Harry Tfiood Rockingham Hondas Virginia

Wife seeks divorce from Golde in Frederick county suit

The bill filed by Mrs. Cooper alleges marriage on April 23 1919 at Hag Cedar Creek and that she moved with her husband to Stephens county where, on a date in April, he allegedly abused her and left, with no contact since. She asks for an absolute divorce and alimony.

Goldeer Frederick County Cedar Creek Stephens County Cooper of Virginia

Vestry Plans Abolition of Old Heating at Christ Church

The Christ Church vestry discussed ending the old furnace heating system in the church building. A committee was formed to study the measure and explore options, including potential basement exploration. No final action was taken at the latest vestry meeting.

Christ Church Thomas Lord Aiezandia Robert M. Ward Congregation of Christ

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Ream Per Mr. Grant Boyer Squire Adams Harry Judge Adams H. W. Bindamood Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Cemetery S. E. Brown Edward Brown C. T. Adams Walter Adams Ernest Adams Thomas, Adams W. Z. Adams E.dean Adams Harry Flowers Lloyd Poole Ernest Carper George Simpson Charles H. Boxwell E. M. Streit Frank Taylor Albert Anderson Coursey Walter Lester Anderson Julian Cooper Special Attention Star 5. Bank New Financial Institution The J. G. McCrory Anna Buzzi Law Joe Shenandoah Christ
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