Slemp denies resignation amid Cleveland convention dispute
Secretary to President Coolidge Bascom Slemp announced in Washington that he has not resigned and will stay active in the Republican campaign despite rumors of a rift over convention management. Slemp travels to Cincinnati for a cousin's operation and says he may join the advisory committee of the Republican National Committee.
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Virginian
Washington
Bascom Pp
Coolidge
Cincinnati
Slemp
Hism
Jees M. Butler
Cleveland
Republican National Committee
Cam
Runaway Winchester Girls Return From Jaunt by Auto
Marie Johnson and Ruth Walingham of Winchester left June 8 with several young men in a stolen auto. Police detained them in New Bedford but they were later brought back to Harrisburg via a Pennsylvania Railroad train. Ruth's mother met them at the station and a happy reunion followed. Reports say three of the young men were sent to a reform school and paroled.
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Marie Johnson
Ruth Woolingham
Winchester
New Bedford
Mays
Associated Press
The
Star
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisoburg
Ruth
Robert ‘Wilson
Yeypion
Local Court to Resolve Martial Tangle Over Divorce Laws
Mrs. Anna E. Minish seeks an absolute divorce in Frederick County claiming her Oklahoma divorce left her still married and bound to her husband George P. Minish. She asserts he deserted her in 1916 and obtained a Tulsa Oklahoma decree in 1920 without her knowledge, while she seeks relief for abandonment exceeding three years.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Anna E. Minish
George P. Minish
Oklahoma
Alexander Vance
Episcopal Church
Tulsa
Mrs Heiman Visits City As Heiman Visitens Estate Matter
Mrs. Heiman of New York City arrived today to spend a few days here. She is accompanied by attorney William C. Hill of New York City to review her interests in the estate of her late brother Robert M. Henry. She will sail from New York next week on the Berengaria for a Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Heiman
New York City
William C. Hill
Robert M. Henry
Inspection of new George Washington Hotel Tonight
Stockholders and families invited to an 8 to 10 o'clock inspection of the new George Washington Hotel with a buffet supper served during the event.
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George Washington Hotel
Notice of Interrogatories in Ca Revenue Case
Interrogatories have been left where parties could not be seen in Ca. They are due to be returned promptly. CHAS. W. TRENARY, commissioner of the Revenue. 14-1p-21.
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Ee Tlose
Chas. W. Trenary
Missioner of the Revenue
App le Pickers Sought For June Start In Winchester
300 apple pickers needed to begin on June 28. Contact 411 J. E. Robertson at phone 573 Winchester or write P. O. Box 12 Winchester, Va. 12-ip-tr.
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APPLE
J. E. Robertson
Winchester
P. GO
Virginia motor and gas tax revenue rising in 1924 report
Richmond June 16 The first ten months of operation of the new motor and gas tax system brought in 2 263 540 in revenue according to James M Hayes Jr state motor vehicle commissioner He expects the year end total to reach about 3 000 000 with gasoline tax adding to the gain and notes planned increases in automobile license tax June 17. One cent from the three cent gas tax funds feeder roads and two cents go to state road construction.
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Carter W. Wormeley
Richmond
Met
Newlw
James M. Hayes, Jr
Hayes
State Highway Department
Gang tied to $3 million mail heist at Rondout Illinois
Chicago police report three women and seven men detained as part of a gang behind the Rondout Illinois registered mail robbery. About 40 bags of currency and negotiable securities are missing, with the loss estimated above $3 million. J H Wayne was wounded and James Murray arrested hiding under Wayne’s bed as investigators pursue three more suspects and the bandits’ cache.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Rondout
Ill
Morgan Collins
Railway Mail Service
J. H. Wayne
James Murray
Wayne
Murray
Capital structure of General Motors approved recapitalization
Stockholders at Wilmington Delaware approved simplifying GM Capital by reducing outstanding common shares from 20 646 400 to 5 161 600 and consolidating the third issue of senior securities into one 7 percent preferred issue. Total capital rises from 448 556 083 to 456 254 523 with four old shares exchanged for one new share.
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Associated Press
New York
General Motors Corporation
Wilmington
Del
Miss Lowery Is Mr Rusk's Bride
A marriage license was issued in the City clerk's office on Saturday night to J. E. Rusk a 53 year old carpenter and native of Loudoun County Virginia and Miss Lilian M. Lowery of North Braddock Street this city. The bride is the daughter of James W. Lowery and the late Sarah E. Lowery of this city. The groom has been living in Winchester for some time past following his vacation. They have taken an apartment at Fort Lougoun Seminary for the summer.
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J. E. Rusk
Loudoun ‘County
Lillian ™. Lowery
North Braddock Street
James W. Lowery
Sarah E. Lowery
Winchester
Fort Lougoun Seminary
Davis Boom Grows Swiftly Ahead of Democratic Convention
New York June 16 Democratic leaders from across the country converge for pre convention maneuvering. Cordell Hull and William Jennings Bryan expected as William G McAdoo and Governor Smith join in Albany. Davis surge credited with West Virginia and growing Ohio Indiana Missouri support.
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Associated Press
New York
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Democratic National Committee
William Jennings. Bryan
William G. McAdoo
Smith
Albany
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Charles A. Greathouse
Meredith Nicholson
Miss Hollis and Capt. Rule Win Empire Theatre Contest
Miss Louise Hollis named most popular girl in Handley Schools graduating class at the Empire Theatre contest. Capt Wilbur Riley wins most popular senior youth. Prizes include a desk set Shakespeare's works and season tickets. Ceremony featured speeches by L Marshall Baker Major KR Barton and Rev Dr Frank T McFaden.
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Empire ‘Theatre
Louise Hollis
Handley Schools
Wilbur Riley
L. Marshall Baker
KR. T. Barton
Frank T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Hollis
Capt
Riley
Empire Theatre
Baker
Major Barton
Dr. McFaden
McFaden
Strawberry Festival to Benefit Bible Class in Kernstown
Rain or shine event Tuesday night June 17 hosted by the Woman's Bible Class of M. E. Church South Kernstown at Robert Smith's Middle Road. Home-made ice cream treats and strawberry dishes advertised. Also a help wanted notice seeking a settled white or colored woman to live in and care for two children with wages.
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Woman's Bible
M. E. Church
South
Kernstown
Robert Smith
Middle Road
Bob Smith
Benefit Ladies
Care Star Office
Hail Damages Apple Ridge Orchards Worst Hit At Shade Farm
A two mile hail storm on Apple Pie Ridge hurts orchards with Bark stripped trees at A W Shade near White Hall. Grower notes 11 percent crop loss overall though large orchards largely escaped. Shade expected 2000 barrels of No 1 fruit before damage was noted. The storm path stretched from Buckpoint to White Hall through Gore area.
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Apple Pie Ridge
A. W. Shade
White Hall
Shade
Buckpoint
Harry R. Kern
Gore
Three Die In Richmond Area Auto Crash
A car carrying Mrs. Amedia Heller of Richmond and Gerson Heller Morris Rosenthal Beulah Hutzler and Stanley Kahn of Raleigh plunged over a ten foot bank near Dutch Gap on the Richmond burg turnpike. Witnesses said brakes may have locked as the driver tried to slow for an oncoming wagon, trapping occupants beneath the wreckage.
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Tex
Adrian Mason Weds Miss Mary Armour
Adrian Mason and Miss Mary Armour, members of Winchester families, married yesterday in Chambersburg Pennsylvania. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father Noel at the parish house. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Armour and Mary Armour belongs to the Church of the Sacred Heart. Mr Mason is son of Mr and Mrs A D Mason and was active at Handley High School.
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Adrian Mason
Mary Armour
Winchester
Chambersburg
Noel
Joseph Armour
Church of the Sacred Heart
Mason
A. D. Mason
Handley High School
Woolen Magnets Against Wage Cut Statement
William M. Wood president of the American Woolen Company and directors oppose wage reductions. He stated in Shawsheen Village Massachusetts on June 16 that they do not think it is a proper time to consider cutting wages.
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Associated Press
Shawsheen Village
Mass
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
America Replies to Japanese Protests About Immigration Bill
Washington June 16 Secretary Hughes handed Ambassador Hanihara the American reply to Japan regarding exclusion in the new immigration bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hanihara
Hughes
High School Alumni Banquet and Ball Brings Big Turnout
Winchester High School alumni plan the banquet and dance at the La Washington Hotel next Friday, June 20. The event aims for a large turnout with an elaborate banquet, dancing facilities, and an open dance for friends. officers include Miss Hilda Dean president and Richard Gray treasurer.
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la Washington
Winchester
Winchester High Schools
Hilda Dean
Nancy Crisman
Lillian Doing
Richard Gray
Shenandoah
Haridley
Membe
Aetie
Com Orary
Tovilaian
Church to Probe Sunday Films in Winchester Visit
The social commission of the Episcopal Church in Virginia met in Richmond and formed a committee to visit Winchester this summer and study the Sunday afternoon picture services led by Rev. F. R. Casselman and Rev. Robert B. Nelson. Cary Montague of Richmond will lead the investigation with Rev. Tucker and Rev. Nelson on the committee. Nelson said the picture services may resume next fall with contracts for the best religious pictures available.
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Social
the Episcopal of Virginia
Richmond
Winchester
Empire
F. R. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Nelson
Casselman
Cary— Montague
Beverley D.tucker
Montague
Precaution Advised After Unusual Rainfall
In view of dangerous conditions incident to unusual rainfall it is earnestly advised that special precaution be taken. Ventive use recommended to prevent hazards.
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Condi
Summer Underwear Ad by Moling and Seal Carter
Moling and Seal Carter showcase summer underwear on the seventh page. The ad highlights lightweight fabrics, breathable fits, and color options for men and women. Prices are listed for individual pieces and multi-pack offers.
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Moling & Seal Carter
Uncertain storm wreaks havoc across communities
Damaged reports describe a major storm striking several areas including Singt on Springs and Somih Dakoth with extensive property losses. Early tallies note multiple fatalities and widespread crop destruction as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
Pugilist Bresco Shot in New York Cabaret
Police hunt for motive after the pugilist Bresco was shot and killed in Waa Heights Cabaret. James Cullen died of wounds. Brennan and Frank Hughes were among others connected. Authorities say the suspect known as Terry O’Neil may be involved. a cabaret barrel with empty bottles was found, suggesting a quarrel rather than a planned robbery.
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New York
Bres
American fliers arrive at Saigon
American airmen reach Saigon as part of a worldwide air force deployment. The report notes the arrival in the capital amid ongoing global military operations and coordination with allied forces.
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Saigor
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Butler
Frank W. Stearns
Himelf
Frank Keckley
Hable’s
Mrs. Heiman
General Motors
Miss Lowery
MR. Rusk
Davis
Miss Hollis
Rule
Conetst Winnners
Hal
A.W. Shade
America
New George Washington
Gray
Church
Walter Cox, M. D
Sington Springs
Pierre
Ted
Terrence Orient
Hongkong
Saigon
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