Virginia Democratic creed rails at national disgrace
The Virginia Democratic convention reaffirms devotion to popular government and Jeffersonian ideals. It criticizes recent federal conduct, urges accountability, condemns political depravity, and lauds investigations into cabinet scandals at Washing ton.
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Morfolk
Viria
Democratic Party of
Virginia
Republic
Thomas Jefferson
Cleveland
Wilson
Washington
Republican Party
United States Senate
Senate
Albert B. Fall
Local City Elects City Council and Mayor in Tiny Vote
In a record small turnout, six councilmen and a mayor were elected on the Democratic ticket across four precincts. Dr. J F Ward won the mayoralty, with W A Baker Hunter B Grimm and Dr C R Anderson elected from the first ward, and Nelson Page Robt L Gray and Robe F Brill from the second ward, each for four year terms starting September 1. Scattering single votes for minor offices were cast as jokes.
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J.F. Ward
W.A. Baker
Hunter B. Grimm
Chas. R. Anderson
Nelson Page
Robt
L. Gray
Robe
F. Brill
Messrs. Baker
Grimm
Anderson
Mr. Page
Gray
IH Council
Ward
Ieee Bill Geoatent
Saran Heber Engine House
Tthe Friendship Engine-Houe
R. Cc. Ryan
William M. Lapton
J.B. Newlin
Chas
H. ‘Harper
J. E. Ward
W. A. Baker
Dr. C. R. Anderson
W. Nelson Page
Robt. Li. Gray
Robt. F. Brill
Handley High Finals Close On Thursday
Commencement week at Handley High School ends with graduation exercises tomorrow night in the school auditorium. Former Governor John J. Cornwell will address the graduates. James Stine delivers the salutatory and Miss Louise Hollis the valedictory. The Girls Glee Club and the Girls and Boys Glee Club perform. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.
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Hiandley High School
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
James Stine
Louise Hollis
For Rent One Room Apply 113 W Monmouth Street
One room for rent at 113 West Monmouth Street with contact 1p 11. Also strawberry advertisement. Home grown by C Richard Boyce on North Main Street extension, phone 409 W.
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W. Monmouthstreet
C. Richard Boyce
N. Main
Drunken driver jailed three months in city case
Fred Foreman received three months in jail for operating an automobile under the influence. Justice Worsley ordered his license suspended for one year. Foreman crashed into Mrs. Rosenberger’s car, injuring her and her three daughters but causing no serious injuries. He failed to appear at trial, was jailed to sober up, and faces enhanced penalties for future drunken driving under city and state laws.
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Fred Foreman
Justice Worsley
Foreman
John W. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Thos S House Will Probated Names Heir and Executor
The will of Thos S House dated September 25 1922 is probated directing tombstones for his grave and Robt H House at Mount Hebron Cemetery. He leaves 100 to his niece Wedna House and the remainder to his nephew S Porter House who is named executor. Sales noted at 900000 shares.
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Thn
Robt. H. House
Mount Hebron
Miss Wedna House
S. Porter House
House
Memorial Hospital
Five Famous Screen Stars At The Empire Tonight
Five leading film stars headline The Brass Bottle at the Empire with shorts at 7 and 9 o clock. Cast includes Rhames La Marr Myers Sterling Torrence and Marshall. Washington orchestra accompanies both features all week with Saturday matinee and a two for one kid ticket 2 to 5 pm. William S Hart fans greet Singer Jim Me Kee tomorrow and Friday with three shows and no price rise.
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the Empire Tonight
Big
Barbara LaMarr
Harry Myers
Ford Sterling
Ernest Torrence
Tully Marshall
Washington Orchestra
William S. Hart
Hart
the Empire
Jim Me‘Kee
Paramount
Bill
Auction of stock at Evans store near White Hall
The entire stock of goods at the store of T. LU Evans, located two miles north of White Hall, will be sold at auction tomorrow at 10 o clock. The notice emphasizes a full sale of all merchandise in the stock.
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T. LU. Evans
White Hall
Germany Objects To Troops In The Saar Valley
Germany protests to the League of Nations over French troops in the Saar Valley the coal region set to exclusive French exploitation for fifteen years under Versailles terms. Lost small bunch of keys reward at Star Office.
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Germany
Saar
Associated Press
League of Nations
Saar Valley
France
Star Office
Republicans Claim Record of Work Underscores Lead
The Republican chairman Mondell asserts a marvelous GOP record of legislative and administrative achievement under President Coolidge. He criticizes Democrats for lacking fixed policies and calls for a dependable majority in Congress to support the party’s agenda and ensure strong leadership.
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Frank W. Mondell
Dem
Mondell
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Chicago
Congress
Republican Congress
Gueckheimers and Others Convicted in Prohibition Conspiracy
A. Gueckheimer and Brothers Company of Freeport and seven of eleven individuals were found guilty of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law in Federal Court. Four defendants were acquitted.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
A. Gueckheimer and Brothers Company
Freeport
Local Sale Promises Items at Bob Smiths House
A terse notice advertises an auction or sale at Bob Smiths residence with a Tuesday date and price of 1p for items to be bought.
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Bob Smith
Rain Delays Pupils Flower Tribute at Mount Hebron
Rain prevented John Handley Schools pupils from the annual graveside tribute to Judge Handley John Kerr and others at Mount Hebron Cemetery. A large floral display was moved to a truck and placed at the mausoleums and graves as a brief service was planned but curtailed by the weather.
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John Handley
Judge Handley
John Kerr
Mount Hebron
Hool
J. ©. van Fossen
Birthday party given for Mrs Cooley by out of town guests
Mrs Joseph H H Keete entertained a party of Cumberland visitors over the weekend for Mrs Cooley's birthday. Guests included J Shade and wife, Martha Shade, Mary Keogal, Nora Thus, Gertrude Streete, Fannie Hensey, Chenaworth, Zora Perrod and her son Louis. The group praised their first Winchester visit and appreciated the trip.
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Satan
Joseph HH. Keete
Cooley
Louis Shade
Martha Shade
Mary Keogal
Nora Thus
Gertrude Streete
Fannie Hensey
Chenaworth
Zora Perrod
Louis
Cumberland
Winchester
Nagel and Rubens in The Rejected Woman
Alma Rubens and Conrad Nagel star in The Rejected Woman a society romance written for them by John Lynch and directed by Albert Parker at The Colonial. Tonight is Surprise Night with gifts and laughter. show tomorrow at 10 to 17 cents.
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Alma Rubens
Conrad Nagel
John Lynch
Albert Parker
Bandits Seize Gems Valued At Half a Million
Ten armed bandits held up a U S customs truck in New York and escaped with 27 packages of precious stones valued at about 500 000 dollars. They knocked the driver unconscious, abducted Edward Foy, then dumped him from a taxi at Broadus and One Hundred forty eighth streets.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Customs
General Post Office
West Thirty-third Street
Washington Street
Edward Foy
Forty-eighth
Wanted Reliable Nurse Maid with References
Classified note seeking a reliable nurse or maid with references. Address at 24 South Washington Street. Date listed 6 10 1p tr.
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Washington Street
Handley Seniors Triumph With Glass Play
Commencement week tribute featured Garland Canter and Tom Den her in a humorous production by the Handley seniors. Cast included Abner Huntsberry as Mills and Dime Mason as Reese with Bernetta Bing and Schwartzman among others. Bohemian Club intermission numbers and chalk sketches by Rhodes Huntsberry delighted the audience. Receipts supported senior activities including the Lee and Jackson bus purchase. sponsors and students assisted in the production.
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J. C. McMullen
Garland Canter
Tom Denher
Abner Huntsberry
Mills
Dime Mason
Reese
Dramis Club
Bertha
Carter
Bohemian Club
von Bion
Mary Louise Sartelie
Harriett Pearson
Foster
Rhodes Huntsberry
Clags
Sean
Lee and Jackson
Walker McC
Miss Ritter
Mr. Quarles
Dramatic Club
Saulsbury
Gannaway
Young Staunton Couple Wedded at Parsonage
Virgil ee and Miss Eisie Kennedy of Augusta county Va were married last Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist Church North Market street Rev Charles Adey officiating They departed for a northern wedding trip and will reside in Staunton The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Kennedy and the groom a Staunton resident and financial correspondent born in Smith county Tenn
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Virgil
Eisie K. Kennedys
Augusta County
Shien
First Baptist Church
North Market Street
Charles Adey
Teft
Smith County
Tenn
Staunton
L. B. Gore
Merchandise Stock Auction Notice in Whitacre Virginia
Merchandise stock at auction in Whitacre Virginia on June 14 at 9 AM. Includes Commencement gifts from Try Herrell's and Martha Washington Candies from the Martha Washington Fountain at 19 E. Piccadilly St. Also promotes Keep Cool Legion Swimming Pool with admission 25 cents from 9 AM to 1 PM.
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Whitacre
Herrell’s
Nunnally’s
Martha Washington
Martha Washington Fountain
E. Piccadilly St
Legion Swimming Pool
Convention delegates voice desire to be bossed at convention
The convention hall buzzed with debate as delegates voiced agreement or opposition to the proposed platform. Hilles of New York reported delays while others pressed for immediate action and unanimity on the party line.
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K. K
Sena
Dent Coolidge
Republc
Ase
Hilles
New York
Chaindell
Reneemant
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Dr. Ward
Handley High
Thos. S. House
Frank Mondell
Mrs. Cooley
Nagel and Rubens
Handley
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