Farmer Basil Milburn Kills Self in Field
Basil Milburn 38 struggled with his wife for a razor and hacked his throat several times in a field near Winchester after fearing insanity and an asylum. He died at the scene as neighbors and the coroner investigated the tragedy and wife described his long mental distress.
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Basil Milburn
Pammett
Milburn
Basil
Ert MO
Glass
Rome
Charles Iburm
Capon Springs
W. Va
Flag Presented to George Washington Hotel by D A R Chapter
Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R presented a large American flag to The George Washington Hotel in Winchester Va as its first day of public operation opened. The ceremony on the roof included remarks by Mrs Samuel D O Neal regent and Wood Glass Jr of the Children of the American Revolution, with R Gray Williams accepting for the hotel. Over 100 chapter members and friends attended June 16 1924.
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George Washington
Virginia
Fort Loudoun
Daughters
Samuel D. O'Neal
Vaucluse
of Wood Glass, Jr
R. Gray ‘Williams
Children of the Revolution
George Washingon
Daughters of the American Rdevolution
Winchester
1 500 Gallon Moonshine Still Seized Near Laurel
Prohibition agents raided a camp between Laurel and Camp Meade early today seizing a 1 500 gallon moonshine still 11 000 gallons of mash 300 gallons of whiskey two tons of sugar 1 000 pounds of corn meal 1 250 half gallon jars an automobile and over a ton of coal Two operatives and a white man were taken to Baltimore and a team of horses fled the scene after the wagon was abandoned.
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Washington
Prohibition
Laurel
Camp Meade
Poerces
Baltimore
Twenty Reported Dead From Storms In South Dakota
Twenty people are reported dead after a weekend storm sweep in South Dakota. Damage exceeds a million dollars as Washington Springs bears the brunt with many businesses ruined and streets blocked. Hundreds of livestock were killed and crops damaged. officials work to restore communication across the affected area.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Washington Springs
Milburn family mourns farm owner and relatives
Obituary notes Milburn dies at farm leaving widow daughter of Daniel Anderson and three children John Reta Hugo Milburn. Survivors include brother John Milburn and W Karl Milburn, who died in the city five weeks earlier. A shepherd dog guarded the body after death until family members were allowed access.
George Washington Hotel to Open as Local Community Monument
The George Washington Hotel in Winchester opens as a public institution built within a year after razing the Hichelberger property at Market and Piccadilly. The George Washington Hotel Corporation owns it, with American Hotels Corporation managing as part of a colonial chain. George B. Burt serves as resident manager, plans by C. L. Harding, and Wise Granite and Construction Company built it with J. L. Rodman as local supervisor.
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George Washington Hotel
Winchester
Frederick County
Hichelberger
Market
Piccadilly Streets
George Washington Hotel Corporation
American Hotels Corporation
Uni
Ted Hotels Company, Inc
New York
George B. Burt
C. L. Harding
Washington
Wise Granite and Construction Company
Richmond
J. L. Rodman
Spirit of Old South at Shenandoah Valley Academy
The Shenandoah Valley Academy commencement drew many visitors to Winchester as the town recalls its historic ties. The writer praises the beauty of the valley, the cadets, and the refined atmosphere, noting the academy as the life of Winchester and a link to its past.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Smany
Shenandoah
United Sta
Canada
Ridge
Virginia
Fair Daughters
Winchester
Academy
South
Washington
Winchester Academy
Weekly meeting instead of armory drill at Headquarters Co
Attention members meet Thursday evening at 7 30. Lt Hollis commands 116th Infantry. Special sale hardware at McCrory's this week 17 31 1p.
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Headquarters CO
Lawrence C. Hollis
Lieb
116Th Infantry
McCrory’s
Gearing's 3rd Suit Club Opens Saturday Night
Frank Gearing announces the third Suit Club start set for Saturday night June 21. He urges patrons to be on hand for the event and to note the new season kickoff details.
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Gearing’s 3Rd Suit Club
Frank Gearing
Apple Pickers Wanted Start June Twenty Eight
300 workers sought to begin by June twenty eighth for apple picking. Recruiter J E Robertson can be contacted at 573 Winchester or by mail P O Box 12 Winchester Virginia.
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J. E. Robertson
Winchester
P. O. Box
Gubernatorial race hinges on Byrd decision in Virginia
Virginia politics focus on state senator H F Byrd of Winchester as he weighs a run for governor. A Norfolk convention ovation and unity at the Democratic gathering built momentum while Byrd denied backing any candidate. If Byrd stays out, James P Woods of Roanoke is expected to enter and seek machine support.
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Richmond
Viginia
Sumer
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Byrd
Norfolk
Democratic Party
James P. Woods
Roanoke
Machine3
Woods
Claude A. Swanson
Walter Mapp
Accomac
Lee Moore
Mapp
Westmoreland Davis
George Washington Hotel opening banquet and dinner dance
Stockholders prepare for a 7 o clock banquet at the George Washington Hotel with a 6 30 reception. American Hotels Corp officers will speak and a high class orchestra will perform at tomorrows public dinner dance with a $5 cover.
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George Washington Hotel Corporation
The
American Hotels Corporation
J. Linfield Damon
Horace L. Wiggins
J. Leslie Kincaid
Stephen N. Bobo
Emerson D. Owen
L. O. Tirrell
Colonial
George B. Burt
Lewis F. Cooper
H. D. Fuller
W. A. Baker
R. T. Barton
R. Gray Williams
George Washington
Ten Nights in a Bar Room Drama’s Lasting Impact
A retrospective on Ten Nights in a Bar Room tracing its origins to Edwin Waugh and its transformation by T. S. Arthur and William W. Pratt. The temperance work is praised as a powerful sermon against drink, influencing reformers and clergy across generations.
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Edwin Waugh
T. S. Arthur
William W. Pratt
John B. Gough
Father Mathew
Carrie Nation
For Rent Four Room House Low Monthly Rate
For Rent a four room house at ten dollars per month listed by Frank Keckley. Ap it notes a location or additional details are incomplete but indicates a rental offer.
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Frank Keckley
Ap-it
French President Urges Germany to Prove Faith Before Dawes
Paris June 17 Doumergue in his first parliamentary message says Germany must prove good faith before the Dawes plan becomes effective. He warns France will not abandon its force or treaty powers and will stay vigilant against past lessons. Herriot's cabinet declares Ruhr evacuation tied to Dawes guarantees and cites standard policy.
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Paris
Gaston Doumergue
France
Germany
Dawes
Herriot
Ruhr
Slemp Says GOP Leaders Were Not Consulted
Cincinnati report quotes Mr. Slemp asserting GOP leaders were not consulted by Butler in convention management. He argues for a leadership advisory group to guide the presidential campaign while noting the President had decided otherwise. Slemp had gone to check on his cousin P. W. Slemp, then ill with appendicitis.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ae Butler
Slemp
Cleveland
Butler
Garrett Bros Denied Writ By High Court
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals refused a writ of error for Larkins C. Garrett and Robert O. Garrett, sentenced to four and five years respectively, in the state penitentiary for the 1928 shooting death of Rev. Edward Sylvester Pierce in Cumberland Court House.
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Wytheville
State Supreéme’ Court of Appe
Larkins C. Garrett
Robert O. Garret
Health advisory for Winchester citizens during heavy rain
The Winchester health board urges residents to take precautions against food contamination by pests and to use typhoid preventive measures in low lying areas following unusual rainfall. Signed Walter Cox M D from the board of health.
Fragmentary Congress debate on war policy and treatment of service men
Fragmentary transcript recounts Representative Harrison and Winchester Congress discussing government service, public reception of veterans, and policy tensions. It notes opinions on how service members were treated and references to ongoing political debate and continuation on page.
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Minster
Congress
Sheriff Pannett Reports Dog Sale Spread Across States
The report notes sheriff Pannett lists last of his blood hounds sold yesterday and sent to multiple states including Carolina Florida Pennsylvania and Os. The sale involved parent dogs retained locally while others escaped and went to officials in various regions.
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Pannett
Pryor
Carolina
Caroling
Florida
Sherifs
Motorists Visit Steubtown Couple in Virginia
Mrs Howard Sutton and her husband John Sheetz from Steubton Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Lewis at their home on 65 Mount Street several days ago.
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Howard Sutton and
Hier
John Sheetz
Eon
Steunton,Va
Mr Lewis
Mouth Street
Ton
Wanted Settled White Ed Woman To Live In Hospital
Wanted settled white woman to live in house with two children. No wages. Apply to G at the office.
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Cate
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