Cardinals Leave New York for Eucharistic Congress in Chicago
A red train with nine Roman Catholic cardinals and retinue departed Grand Central for Chicago amid vast crowds. City and railroad police provided presidential-level protection. Free Thinkers Society protested the reception at city hall, noting it pressed civil government to recognize a religious body not officially recognized by the U S. government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Grand Central Terminal
Chicago
Cardinal Bonzano
New York Central
Free Thinkers’ Society of New York Today
Smith
Walter
John
Bonanza
City Hall
United States
Bonzano
Hayes
Reed Links Probe Deep Into Vares Primary Campaign
Senate investigators question William S Vares campaign aides on the 2 million Pennsylvania GOP primary. Field marshal Mackey testifies wards near Philadelphia show large Pepper defeats and Ware margins of over 100 to one while officials deny ballot stuffing possible.
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Associated Press
Washington
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Vare
Philadelphia
Harry A. Mackey
Ware
Pinchot
Pepper
Joseph N. Mackrell
Pittsburgh
Albert Cooper
Harrisburg
Mackey
Tenth Ward
Barn and Garages Destroyed By Fire at Buncutter Place
A barn and two private garages adjoining the William Buncutter property at Albin were destroyed by fire early today. The barn held hay corn and feed, and the loss is about 2000 partly insured by Bryarly and Green. The cause was not determined and the barn stood on a 20 by 40 foot foundation with garages against it.
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William Buncutter
Albin
Bryarly and Green
Buncutter
Golden Rulers To Visit Front Royal Classes Next Sunday
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will join the Men's Bible Class of the Front Royal Methodist Church for a joint meeting next Sunday morning in Front Royal at 9 30. Winchester members planning to go should meet their classroom by 8 00 and report names to T J Grades or Mr Orndorff for car arrangements.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Church of
Front Royal
Winchester
T. J
Orndorff
Officers Seek Whirley Hidden in Blue Ridge
William A. Whirley, alleged as the killer of Archibald E. Armel near Berryville Clarke county, was at large as sheriffs and deputies planned a train pursuit. A Romney WV suspect was cleared last night and released. Whirley, drinking Saturday, is said to have killed Armel and his wife after a quarrel over insults to Mrs Armel. The case fuels local discussion as authorities seek Whirley with possible rewards.
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William A. Whirley
Archibaldd E. Armel
Berryville
Clarke County
Smallwood
Whirley
Romney
West Va
Young Armel
Armel
Clarke
Whitley
Clarke Board of Supervisors
Big Black Bass Caught First Day By Marcus Ritter
Marcus O Ritter landed one of Shenandoah rivers largest black bass on opening day. The smallmouth bass weighed 514 pounds at capture, later shrinking to 5 pounds 4 ounces, and measured 22 15 inches long with a 14 inch girth. He fished from Tilthammer Mill north of Berry's Ferry with brother Frank Ritter and Geoff Pingley, alongside other bass averaging about 2 1/2 pounds.
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Shenandoah River
Marcus O. Ritter
O. T. Ritter
Mr. Ritter
Tilthammer Mill
Berry's Ferry
Ritter
Valley Pike
Frank Ritter
Geoff Pingley
Talk On Palestine At Church Tonight
Mr. William R. Scarlet of Boston will discuss impressions from a Holy Land tour at the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church mid week meeting. The pastor J Luther Neff invites all friends to attend and share the hour.
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William R. Scarlet
Boston
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Holy Land
Rotary Kiwanis Baseball Game at Handley Stadium
Rotary versus Kiwanis clash set for Thursday at 3 p m at Handley Stadium with admission listed as 5tc. The event page note shows local youth league activity and stadium timing for the afternoon unit.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Handley Stadium
KIW
Junior Epworth League Social at Kernstown Methodist
The Junior Epworth League of Kernstown Methodist Church hosts a Friday evening social at Bob Smith's on Middle Road. Enjoy home made ice cream strawberry shortcake and cream while supporting a good cause.
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Junior Epworth League
Kernstown Methodist Church
Bob Smith
Middle Road
Public Bank Stock Auction in Stephens City Virginia
Immediately after the Shu mate stock sale the owners will auction 9 shares of Peoples Bank and 60 shares of Commercial and Savings. The event takes place Thursday June 17 in Stephens City Virginia. Duvall and Dunn Auctioneers oversee the sale.
Lynch Reappointed To Handley Board After 30 Years
City Council accepted reappointments to the Handley Board of Trustees for M. M. Lynch Dr. Wm P. McGuire and R. Gray Williams each for twelve years. Lynch has served on the board since March 17 1896 Williams since July 2 1913 and McGuire since June 21 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.a.baker
M. M. Lynch
Wm. P. McGuire
R. Gray Williams
Board of
Handley Trustees
Willams
Lynch
T. J. Cooper
George W. Kurtz
McGuire
Williams
Common Council of
Winchester
Handley Board of Trustees
W. P. McGuire
Handley Board
S. H. Hansbrough
Wm. S&s. Love
Phantom of Opera Returns to Empire at Popular Prices
Empire Theatre to show Universal Jewel production The Phantom of the Opera for one day Friday with two night showtimes due to demand. Matinee at 2 PM, two evening showings at 6 30 and 9 00. Lon Chaney Norman Kerry and Mary Philbin star in a vivid Technicolor set of scenes from the Paris Opera House. Prices 10 15 25 35 cents.
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Lon Chaney
Empire Theatre
Universal Jewel
Paris Opera House
Lon
Empire
America
Paris
For Sale Air tanks suitable for garages
For sale several compressed air tanks in usable condition for garages or workshops. Apply Star office.
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Star Office
City Hall exterior painting bids seek specifications
Painters wishing to bid on painting the exterior wood work of the City Hall may obtain specifications at the City Manager's Office. Bids to be opened June 25, 1926. Lost white Persian cat with blue eyes reported missing last Wednesday night. Return to Horace Hott, 305 West Pall Mall Street.
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C Itv
Horace Hott
Pall Mall Street
Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Faces 3000 Deficit
A city council letter shows the Apple Blossom Festival deficit at about $3000 after income near $19 000 and expenses around $22 000. Winchester residents contributed about $6149 with outside sources adding $3199 more. festival receipts at the Fair Grounds totaled $5618.41. The committee plans to raise the gap and begin planning a new festival next year with a clean slate.
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Winchester
Fair Grounds
Page
Apple Blossom Festival Committee
Robinson
New York Times
Collier's Weekly
Virginia Units Shine In Philadelphia Valley Forge Pageant
Virginia Governor Byrd leads a large contingent in a grand patriotic pageant at Valley Forge Philadelphia honoring Continental Army legends. The Richmond Howitzers and Richmond Blues receive Washington headquarters flags amid a 50 000 attendee spectacle with 10900 commands from the original states.
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Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Washington
Byrd
Virginia
Richmond Howitzers
Richmond Blues
Old Dominion
United States
Blues
Great Military Hall
United States Marine Band
John Philip Sousa
John Marshall
Richmond
Howitzers
Battery
City Council Holds Regular Session Discusses Auditorium Bill
City Council met in adjoined regular session with most members present. Discussion covered converting the city hall Auditorium into leased offices with an estimated cost of 30000 to 50000. Ordinance to borrow up to 20000 for current expenses was introduced and passed. A resolution directed free local auto tags for Salvation Army, similar to Red Cross allowances, was adopted.
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W.A. Baker
C. R. Anderson
J. George Baetjer
W. A. Bailey
Lewis F. Cooper
Robi. L. Gray
Hunter B. Grimm
J. H. Henry
C. P. McVicar
W. Nelson Page
T. B. Patton
Fred A. Robinson
Mr. Page
City Hall
Page
Board of Health
Baetjer
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Commissioner of the Revenue
Robinson
Democratic Nomination Set for Seventh Virginia District
At Front Royal on Monday June 7 1926 the Congressional Democratic Committee declared T W Harrison of Winchester the sole candidate compliant with primary laws for the Seventh District seat in the November 2 1926 election. William E Carson chaired the meeting and announced the result.
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Congressional Democratic Committee
Seventh District
Virginia
Front Royal
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Congress
Seventh Congressional District
House of Representatives
WM. E. Carson
Miss Bowman Is Mr Poole s Bride
Marriage licenses show Eldridge Poole and Miss Mary Barbara Bowman wed yesterday in Berryville officiated by Rev W J Whitsell. Bride daughter of James W Bowman. groom native of Taylortown Virginia employed by B and O Railroad at Brunswick Maryland.
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Corporation Clerk’s Office
Winchester
Eldridge Poole
L. L. Poste
Mary Barbara Bowman
James W. Bowman
Berryville
W. J. Whitsell
Handley Schools
Charles L. Coates
Julia M. Stobias
Robert R. Stobins
Jefferson, Md
Taylortown
B. and O. Railroad
Brunswick, Md
Wheat Maturing Rapidly in Virginia Report
Wheat is fair to good and maturing rapidly in Virginia. Oats harvest progresses but crop is short. Corn and cotton show good progress. Tobacco growth is slowed by dry weather. Report dated June 16 from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
New Washing Machine Installed and Free Delivery Noted
A new electric washing machine was installed with complimentary delivery service. The note references George Washington Garage and a delivery event with no extra charge. Details are incomplete but indicate a completed setup and included transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Garage
Robert Conrad Post American Legion Meet At Geo Washington
The regular meeting of the Robert Conrad Post of the American Legion is set for Friday at noon at the Geo Washington Hotel. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ¥. Conrad Post
The
American Legion
Geo Washington
Post
Eighteen Citizens Fined in Winchester Dog Tax Court
Eighteen well known residents appeared in police court for owning dogs without paid licenses for the year. Each was fined five dollars plus costs totaling 10.25 dollars. Wardens conducted a house to house canvass to locate unlicensed dogs, with more fines likely as the search continues.
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Wm. T. Barr
Magistrata Weems
Winchester
Richmond
Prince Orloff Dies of Pneumonia After Austrian Duel
Vienna report says Russian prince Cyril Vladimirovich Orloff died of pneumonia likely from buckshot damage to his arm after a duel with Baron Klinger over the baroness. The baron was shot in the chest, and the baroness killed herself upon learning of the affray.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Baron Klinger
Raab
Cyril Vladimir Orloff
Prince Orloff
Austria
Orloff
For Sale Five Shares of Fair Play Stock
Quick sale desired as owner is leaving city. Apply at Star Office. Listings show five shares of Fair Play Stock available under a simple transfer.
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Star Office
Gore High School Stage Play A Fortunate Calamity
Gore High School presents A Fortunate Calamity at Bryarly's School House on June 17. Special music and plenty of fun promised. Admission 25 cents.
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Gore High School
Braddock Street Sunday School Picnic Set at Opequon Lake
The Braddock Street Sunday School will hold its annual picnic at Opequon Lake on Thursday June 17. Participants should meet at the church at one o'clock.
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Braddock Street
Opequon Lake
Death of L A Hottle A Middletown Area Farmer
L A Hottle a well known young farmer and machinist near Middletown died Monday afternoon at 2 from a complication of diseases after illness since last September. He is survived by his parents wife Martha Legg and three children Bethel Harold and Helen with two brothers F L Hottel of Arizona and Jennings Hottle and two sisters. Funeral Sunday at 2 at home of parents with Rev J B Hupman and burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown.
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L. A. Hottle
Middletown
A. H. Hottle
Martha Legg
Daugther
C. B. Legg
Bethel
Harold
Helen
F. L. Hottel
Arizona
Jennings Hottel
Harry Himetright
Winchester
Erma Hottle
J. B. Hupman
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Farm relief moves ahead as Senate session continues
Today in Washington reports that farm relief legislation advances in the Senate while an investigation into the Pennsylvania primary continues. The dual items reflect legislative momentum and ongoing electoral scrutiny.
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Senate
Pennsylvania
Zihlman to Speak on Loyal Order of Moose in U S
Maryland congressman Hon Fred N Zihlman will speak at Winchester Auditorium at 8 p m Friday June 18 on the Loyal Order of Moose in the United States. He will outline aims and plans of this benevolent insurance organization. The lecture is open to the public with music. committee of the Local Lodge invites all.
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Fred M. Zihlman
Maryland
Congress
Winchester Auditorium
Empire Theatre
Order of Moose
United States
Zih
Tman
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Royal Fashion
Buncutter Place
Golden Rulers
Blue Ridge
Marcus Ritter
Palestine
J. Luther Neff
Strawberry Social
Maurice Lynch
Capt. Kurtz
Mr. Cooper
Handley
Council
Official Party
Harrison
Miss Bowman
Mr. Poole
Bryarly’s
People’s
Northern
Va. Power Co
Fred N. Zihlman
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