Western European security pact outlook cools in Paris
Paris dispatch notes fading optimism over a Franco British German led security pact after Geneva talks. Officials fear overemphasis on rapid French defense guarantees and await Franco British reply to Germany before commenting. Berlin cites awaiting official reply and notes press reactions vary across Paris London Rome and Geneva.
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Associated Press
Paris
Geneva
Germany
London
Berlin
Painleve
Great Britain
France
England
Foreign Office
Europe
Sec Chamberlain
Briand
Prean
Rome
New District Demands Spur City Council Talk
An informal City Council session last night discussed demands from newly developed suburban districts for upgrades matching older town areas. Members stressed limits of city funds and noted some developments cost more than tax revenue, hindering repairs in established sections. A water and sewer ordinance allowing Shawnee Realty Co to finance or reimburse later was approved ST 4.
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Tay
Shawnee Realty Company
Henry
Jet Council
Robert Brill
Baker
Mit
Second Ward
Baltimore
Teaching children too much early in life futile
Senator Byrd told graduates at State Teachers College Harrisonburg that teaching children to think and master fundamentals is essential. He warned against overloading youngsters with advanced subjects before they have spelling, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, noting there is no royal road to knowledge.
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Harrisonburg
H. F. Byrd
State Teachers’ College
Rummage Sale by S. P. C. A. June 9 at Water and Main
A rummage sale is planned for Tuesday June 9 by the S. P. C. A. at the corner of Water and Main. Also advertised are candy and Whitman’s products at Speaker’s Drug Store.
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Whitman’s
Speaker's
Drug Storr
Public sale of household furniture at 814 N Kent St
Household and kitchen furniture to be sold at public sale at 814 North Kent Street on Saturday June 13 at 2 PM. Conducted by Mrs A T Ritenour.
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N. Kent St
Yard Party June 18 at Double Churches Saturday Night
A yard party is planned for June 18 at Double Churches Saturday Night. The notice appears in a brief community event listing with minimal details and local venue reference.
Auction Sale Of Household And Kitchen Furnishings
Auction notice for household and kitchen furniture to be sold at 309 Market Street on Saturday June 13. The sale details include items from multiple rooms and expect bidders from the local area.
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Market St
Lost Bicycle Found Nearby Residence
A bicycle was lost in front of the residence of Fred L. Glaize on Monday afternoon. A reward will be given for its return to J. W. Riley at 124 West Piccadilly Street.
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Fred L. Glaize
Couldn't Pay Fine, Is In Jail Morality offense lands youth in jail
The Allemony of this city was committed to jail in the Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon in default of a 54.00 fine and costs on a morality charge. R. W. Smith was fined 25.00 and released on a similar charge after authorities said he impersonated a deputy sheriff of Clarke county. Sheriff Smallwood stated the man had not worked for him, though he had acted as an Ira policeman at Boyce on two nights weekly. Allemony faces 90 days in jail if the fine and costs remain unpaid.
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Allemony
R. W. Smith
Ges
Clarke County
Clarke
Smallwood
Boyce
President Coolidge Enjoys West Trip Home
President Coolidge returned to Washington from Minneapolis where he attended the Norse American Centennial. The presidential train arrived on schedule after a comfortable night voyage, and the president appeared in fine spirits, clearly pleased with the trip as a whole.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Minneapolis
Union Station
President Coolidge Travels West on Capitol Limited
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge with their party rode the Capitol Limited from Washington to Chicago, continuing the famous Baltimore and Ohio Railroad service as reported today.
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Capitol Limited
Special price on Domino feeds at Hockman & Son
Domino Dairy Feed and Domino Horse Feed offered at special low prices by L. L. Hockman and Son. The notice highlights 24 percent and 85 percent grain content options, with emphasis on savings and local availability.
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Domino
Domino Horse
L. L. Hockman & Son
Charming Singer At Empire Tonight Attracts Accompanist
Charley’s Aunt at the Empire today features a special 8:45 pm added attraction with Miss Gordon of the Peabody Conservatory singing in a brief soprano concert accompanied by Miss Shoop of the same institute. The performance is a demand special presented by local talent.
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Charley
the Empire
Gordon
The
Peabody: Conservatory of Music
Miss Shoop
Musical Institute
Rotary Club to Entertain Handley Seniors Tomorrow
The Rotary Club hosts 62 members at the George Washington Hotel at 12 30 luncheon and a program for Handley High School senior and commercial classes. Supt Duffey Principal Jarman and teachers attend with Rotary speakers Bill Glass Frank McFaden John Eddy. program features Empire Orchestra xylophone violin cornet solos and an original song by Fred Barr. Meeting ends at 2 p m.
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Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Handley High School
Supt
H.&. Duffey
A. M. Jarman
Garland Quarles
Virginia Silver
Susan Salsbury
Washington Empire Orchestra
Marshall Baker
Bill Glass
Frank McFaden
John Eddy
Coal firms unite in $100 million Pennsylvania deal
NEW YORK June 10 Plans for consolidation of the Glen Alden Coal Company and Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Company the operating and sales organization for the anthracite properties formerly held by the Lackawanna Railroad were announced today. Combined assets of the companies approximate $100,000,000.
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Associated Press
New York
Glen Alden Coal Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company
Lackawanna Railroad
Purseys Return From Chevy Chase Visit in Town
Mr and Mrs Elmer Pursey of Chevy Chase Maryland have returned to their home after visiting Mr and Mrs James Loy at their home on South Market Street.
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Elmer Pursey
Chevy Chase, Md
James Loy
South Market Street
Miss Hartshorn Beauty Expert at Bakers Drug Store
Miss Hartshorn is featured as a beauty expert at Bakers Drug Store located in lp. She offers guidance on cosmetics and skincare, highlighting the store's selection and services for customers seeking beauty advice.
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Miss Hartshorn
Baker’s Drug Store
Byrd and Associates Fly for Boston Expedition
Commodore Byrd and his team departed for Squantum aboard three amphibian aircraft used on the MacMillan expedition. The NA I left at 1 24 p m, followed by NA 3 minutes later, flying down the Delaware amid a stiff west wind. Officials, sailors, and families saw the takeoff despite heat and haze as planes formed a flying V before vanishing into the river haze.
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Delaware
R. £. Byrd, Jr
Byrd Family Seen At Navy Yard For Plane Hop Off
Mrs. Byrd and Commander Byrd’s mother Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd along with his brother Captain Thomas B Byrd of Winchester watched the planes depart from the Philadelphia navy yard bound for Boston. They were expected to return to the city tonight.
Revival Meeting At Bartonville Church
The Rev. Mr. Stout an evangelist from Denver Colorado has led revival services at Bartonville church for a week and plans to continue through the coming week. The church schedules children's day services Sunday evening at 8 o'clock with the public invited.
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Stout
Denver
Colo
Bartonville Church
Handley School to Get Higher City Funds Under Plan
The Handley Schools of Winchester would receive at least 30,000 annually, rising with city revenue under an ordinance by Councilman J. Geo. Baetjer. The plan ties school funding to 17 percent of total city income, with likely increases as revenue grows and real estate reassessment adds value. The measure passed two readings amid some opposition.
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Handley Schools
Winchester
Common Council
J. Geo. Baetjer
City approves comprehensive street light plan for summer
A committee on lights presented a detailed list of new street lamps to be installed across the city this summer. Locations include Senseney Road, Shawnee Avenue, Euclid-Greenwall additions, National Avenue near Grayson’s and several others. Relocations and enlargements accompany the program, with several lights already noted as removed or updated.
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Committee On Lights of the Common Council
Senseney Road
Shawnee Avenue
Haddox Terrace
Euclid Avenue
Greenwall
South Street
Woolen Mills
National Avenue
Grayson's
Pike
Baker's Gate
Berryville Pike
Ross Street
Kent Street
Wolff Street
Braddock
Ashington
Handley Avenue
Leicester
Clifford
Cork Street
Valley Avenue
Montague Avenue
Braddock Street
Piccadilly Street
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Mrs Emma Frenkel Wolf Dies in Baltimore
Friends in Winchester report the death of Mrs. Emma Frenkel Wolf in Baltimore at the Emersinian Apartments on Monday. She is remembered as Miss Emma Frenkel, sister of Leo Frenkel, reared by her uncle Nathan Kohn of Winchester, former clothing store manager. Widow of Dr. William B. Wolf of Baltimore and an Episcopal Female Institute graduate noted for music.
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Winchester
Emma Frenkel Wolf
Baltimore
Old Episcopal Female Institute
J. C. Wheat
New Baltimore Packing Concern Has Serious Fire
The Gibbs and Company packing plant on Boston street suffered a major fire in Baltimore, causing an estimated 200000 dollars in damage. Four alarms responded, two fire boats aided a two hour battle, and insurance covers the loss. The building, in a fire danger zone near wooden wharves, had just been formed by consolidating four packing firms. Production was to begin today, according to President John C. Gibbs. The interior was wrecked by the blaze and contents included new machinery, fruits and vegetables, and many empty cans.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Gibbs and Company
Boston Street
John C. Gibbs
Arms Parley Votes Against Poison Gas
Geneva date June 10. The international conference for control of traffic in arms outlawed poison gas warfare by adopting a protocol from the American delegation prohibiting the use of chemicals and bacteria as weapons.
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Associated Press
Geneva
International Conference For Control of Traffic In
Jury Hung in Henson Case over Possession of a Still
In Frederick County Circuit Court, the jury could not reach a verdict against Harl Henson on possession of a still and related equipment. Judge Whiting discharged the panel and admitted Henson to $500 bail for the next term. The jury reportedly favored conviction 10 to 9 but could not agree.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Harl Henson
Whiting
Henson
Cedar Creek
John White
White
Ite Medaimea
Mandak
Marine
Harry
Benwood Bank Officer Missing Shocks WV Town
The Bank of Benwood failed to open for business as state inspectors began a full investigation. Cashier W B Leach of Wheeling and assistant Joseph Ward were charged with embezzling about $25 000. Ward fled and remains at large. State’s attorney J Lloyd Arnold indicated the loss may exceed the warrant amount. Deposits stood about 250 000 with reserves around 304 000 and capitalization 125 000. many depositors are mill workers.
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Benwood
W. Va
Bank of Benwood
I. Abbot
State Department of Agi
W. B. Leach
Wheeling
Leach
Joseph Ward
Ward
J. Lloyd Arnold
West Virginia
France and Spain Agree on Morocco War Effort
In Geneva on June 10 France and Spain reached a full accord on joint action to end warfare in Morocco. Briand and Spain's ambassador to France discussed a swift, effective campaign against Moroccan tribesmen and a Madrid conference next week to detail military and naval plans.
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Associated Press
Geneva
France
Spain
Morocco
Briand
Africa
Madrid
Handley Senior Glass Holds Its Symbolic Rites
Handley High School held its annual class day in the Handley auditorium with a daisy chain procession as seniors pass the class mantle to the rising juniors. The program included songs, a prophecy, history by Miss Thelma, and the transfer of the class mantle, with presentations by Miss Madeline Whitton and Mr. Aubrey Harms.
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Handley High School
Handley
Thelma Eeuican
Margaret Shapoo Bong
M Ass Poe
Mary Broessi Clags Will
Nee Ee Prophecy
Aubrey
Hars
Jarman
Madeline Whittonses
Only Naval Officers May Drink in Virgin Islands
Former Federal Judge Lucius J. M. arrived in Washington reporting naval control with prohibition laws in force on the Virgin Islands. He told Secretary Wilbur the islands are under gun protection and that the United States plans to regain the possessions. He claimed the Volstead Act harmed rum and sugar production and said the navy dominates island justice, seeking change.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virgin Islands
Lucius J. M
Wilbur
United States
Malmin
Islands
Maryland Lightning Strikes Across State Cause Damage
Severe electrical storms swept Maryland causing damage in multiple counties. Two church steeples were struck and a cow was struck at Fullerton. Lightning hit houses near Easton destroying a barn and narrowly missed John Stewsart at Long Woods near Easton. Other areas received lengthy refreshing rains.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Fullerton
Easton
John Stewsart
Long Woods
Memorial Coins Presented to W and L University Grads
John N Cohen of the Atlanta Journal presented Confederate memorial half dollars to every member of the 1925 Washington and Lee University graduating class and the board of trustees. Coins honor Stone Mountain with portraits of General Lee and General Jackson. Cohen, a former Washington and Lee doctor of laws, sent the coins via Dr Henry Louis Smith due to illness.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
John 8. Cohen
Atlanta Journal
Washington and Lee University
Stone Mountain
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall” Jackson
Cohen
Washington and Lee
Henry Louis Smith
Moling Jr Returns Home After Tonsil Operation
Mr J H Moling Jr of the Mob ing and Seal store returned home on North dock street after an operation this week at Memor ial for removal of tonsils.
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J. H. Moling, Jr
Mobing and Seal Store
North Dock Street
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Frank Keckley
South Stewart Street
Millwood Avenue
Bradley
Gerrard Street
North Main Street
McVicar
Main Street
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A. T.ritenour
J. W. Riley
Piccadilly St
Mr. Coolidge
Trip West
Empire
Big Hard Coal
Pennsylvania
H. D
Comdr. Byrd
Boston
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Handley School
Council
H. B. Grimm, J. H. Henry, Lewis F. Cooper
Emmaf. Wolf
New Baltimore
Arms Parley
Benwood Bank
Handley Senior Glass
Miss Whitlock
W.and
L. University Grads
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