Manhunt in Virginia Mountains for Suspected Murderer Speight
Sheriff Pannett leads a 25 man posse and bloodhounds to search the mountains near Martinsburg for Speight, accused of murdering Policeman Crawford. A toll of bullets, a revolver stolen, and a grim scene including flowers laid on the victim mark a brutal crime as troopers push through dense terrain.
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Pannett
Martinsburg
Speight
Ates Va
Ara
Craw
Faiside
Ricramtora
Ettieae
Maraterea
Winchester
Crawford
Spéeicht
J. F
State Delegation Not Inclined To Be Switched By Mr. McAdoo
Special to The Star from Virginia outlines that Virginia's delegates are not inclined to switch support to McAdoo. With Senator Glass already in New York and State Chairman Byrd en route, delegates and districts prepare for the convention as arrangements remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McAdoo
Star
Virginia
McAdoo
Sonally
Senator Glass
New York
Byrd
Glass
Newel
Wight
H F. Byrd
McAlpin
Madison Square
Carter Glass
Winchester Pink School Alumni Banquet Lively Gathering
More than 100 alumni attended the Winchester Pink School Alumni Association annual banquet and ball at the new George Washington Hotel. The event featured duets by Mrs Susan Reid Williams and Floyd Haines, election of officers with Hilda B Dean re elected president, and dancing to the Virginia Serenaders until 1 am despite warm weather.
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Winchester Pink School
George Washington Hotel
Nauahinion
Wpmn
Charles Fanster
Utes
Lillian ‘Dobeea
R. Gray Williams
Wes
Susan Reid Williams
Floyd Haines
Capitol Theatre
New York
Miss. Williams
Dean
Hilda B.déan
Case Hardy
Hilzabeth Hollis
Richard L. Gray
Virginia Serenaders
Empire Theater Adds Fans and Ventilator for Bigger Crowds
Empire patrons are told seven large oscillating fans have been installed in the orchestra and balcony, a new roof ventilator completed, and additional air conserved for large audiences nightly filling the theatre to enjoy new releases and the orchestra.
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Empire
Stove Ad Offers 3 Burner Oil Range at 426 N Braddock St
Free standing three burner oil stove advertised for first class rooms applying at 426 North Braddock Street. Contact and terms not fully legible. Potential landlord or vendor listing notes available for immediate response.
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N. Braddock
Funeral observers gather for Sarah Zane Fire Company meeting
All members of the Sarah Zane Fire Company are asked to meet at 2:30 in the afternoon to attend the funeral. The notice is brief and directs members to assemble for the service.
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Sarah Zane Fire
Graves Decorated for Friendship Fire Company Members
Members of the Friendship Fire Company will decorate graves in Mount Hebron Cemetery with flowers tomorrow afternoon. A memorial service for Capt. George Anderson, the first captain after the Civil War reorganization, will be led by Chaplain Rev. J. F. Morgan at the grave. All members should meet at the hall at 4 o'clock with flowers.
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Friendship Fire Company
Mount Hebron
George Anderson
J. F. Morgan
First Christian Church
Reverend Ronk to Preach at United Brethren Church
The Evangelist Reverend Albert T. Ronk will preach at the United Brethren Church tomorrow Sunday at the 11 o'clock service. Everyone is cordially invited to hear him.
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Albert T. Ronk
United Brethren Church
Tomorow
Republican committee chairman arrives in Washington
On June 21 William M. salon chairman of the Republican national committee arrived in Washington to map out campaign plans with President Coolidge and partyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Salon
Republican Tional Committee
Washi
Coolidge
For Sale First Mortgage Real Estate Bonds
For sale first mortgage real estate bonds on highly improved business property in the heart of the city, on new dwellings, and some on first class farming property. Bonds represent 50 percent of property value. Interest semiannual at the undersigned office. For details, call HHANSBROUGH & CARTER Insurance Investments Real Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhansbrough & Carter Insurance
Ip&t
Mrs Crisman Dies After Short Illness
Widow of Philip A Crisman and longtime Winchester resident dies at No 11 East Clifford Street after four months of senile gangrene. Born February 1828 she lived near Lamps Schoolhouse and helped found the United Brethren Church in Winchester fifty one years ago. Survived by seven children including J D Coffman and Philip Crisman, funeral Monday at No 11 East Clifford with interment at Mount Hebron. six grandsons pallbearers.
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A. Crisman
Familly
County
East Clifforn
Cris
Winchester
Vari
M ‘Ceinan
Henry
Rachel
Frederick County
Lamps
Philip A. Crisman
Kennytown
John . TI. Sloat
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street
M.E. Church
South
Mount Hebron
Scotch Piper at the Empire Tonight At Eight Thirty
A special added attraction at the Empire tonight features the Scotch Rover Hagpiper performing after the evening shows. The notice also advertises a saleslady position for ladies ready to wear and dry goods, with applications addressed to Star.
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Piper
the Empire Tonight
Three Matinees at Empire Next Week
The Empire announces matinees next week with shows on Wednesday at 2 30 and Thursday for Circus Days. A continuous Saturday performance runs from 2 until 11 with 10 cent admission for children anywhere in the house.
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Empire
Wanted: Nervotic Man to Manage Small Farm with Orchard
Classified note seeks a well behaved man with a small family to run a farm on Valley Pike. Must have experience and references. Ideal living conditions salary and percentage offered. Branded by Jolliffe Studio at 143 North Mate Street with 24 hour Kodak film service.
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Ane
Kodak Films Jolliffe Studio
North Mate Stretc
Valley Pike
Garretts Face Slim Chance to Escape Penalty
Special to The Star reports Robert C. and Larkin C. Garrett of Cumberland County convicted of murdering Rev. S. Pheregy. They are due at the state penitentiary next Tuesday for five and four years respectively. Appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeals for a writ of error are unlikely. If released from office, county officials and the school trustee would vacate posts, with citizenship considerations. The new circuit judge is expected to avoid factional loyalties in appointments. Continued on Page even.
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The
Star
Richmond
Yva
Robert C
Larkin.c. Garrett
Cumberland
S. Pheregy
State Penitentiary
Peserve
Upreme Court of Appeals
Larkin
Nolding
Heat wave deaths and damage hit multiple states
A June heat wave and accompanying storms killed more than twenty people across three states and caused over 3.0 million dollars in damage. In Illinois five storm deaths were added to heat fatalities, Chicago recorded eight heat admissions and sixteen dog bites, while Ohio logged seventeen heat deaths and relief operations began. Northern California and Southern California faced record heat with 100 degree readings as the Pacific coast baked.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Ohio
Galleya
Ilinois
Llinois
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
California
T J
Splendid Orchestra Continues At Empire Theatre
Washington orchestra success at Empire prompts continued music at Market Street Theatre tonight and next week during intermissions between shows. Orchestra will play throughout both showings with patrons enjoying musical accounts alongside the feature.
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Washington Orchestra
the Empire
Market St
Apple Pickers Sought for June Start in Winchester
Job notice seeks 300 apple pickers to begin work in June in Winchester Virginia. Contact route lists phone number 573 Winchester or Box 12 Winchester VA with unclear formatting.
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Winchester
For Rent 113 W Monmouth St One Room
Classified notice seeking rental of a single room at 113 West Monmouth Street. Describes a reasonable rate and occupancy conditions. Local housing ad format.
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Monmouth St
GEARING'S 3rd SUIT CLUB OPENS SATURDAY NIGHT
Frank Gearing unveils his third Suit Club event starting Saturday June 21 inviting patrons to attend. Local promoter urges audiences to be on hand for the new season kickoff.
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Frank Gearing
Dividend notice from 3 Commercial & Savings Bank
The Board of Directors declares a semi annual dividend of 3 percent payable July 1, 1924. John I. Sloat, cashier, signs the notice dated June 20, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Dirgetere
3 Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Shawnee Tribe Meets for Funeral of George W. Taylor
All members of Shawnee Tribe No. 2 S. O. R. M. are asked to assemble tomorrow at Wigwam at 2 P M to attend the funeral of their deceased Brother George W. Taylor. H R SMITHEY C of R ap
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Shawnee Tribe No. 2
Wigwam
George W. Taylor
H. R. Smithey
Local Hat Store Space For Rent In Winchester Market
A commercial listing seeks tenants for part of a long leased premises in Winchester's business district. Targeting Gents' Furnishings or an exclusive hat shop, with address noted as B, Star Office.
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Winchester
Star Office
Verdict Set Aside Motion in Frederick Circuit Court
In Frederick County Circuit Court yesterday afternoon Judge Whiting heard arguments to set aside a prior verdict in the Rosenberger Gudebrod case. The motion contends a juror who was a magistrate received a civil warrant during trial, possibly influencing the foreman. The court reserved decision. A related suit against Gudebrod for painting a house was moved from Justice Tavenner's court to the Circuit Court.
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Frederick County
Whiting
John W. Rosenberger
Rouenberser
A. J. Ees
Davenson
Ward & Larrick
Justice Tavenner
Yancey
Gudebroa
Goad
Jack Pickford in Great Racing Film at Colonial Theatre
Jack Pickford stars in a swift racing story titled Garri’s Finish to open next Monday and Tuesday at the Colonial Theatre. The film marks his first for Affield Peers and Distributors Corpora with Mary Pickford appearing in related material and expectations high for a strong reception from fans.
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Jack Pickford
Jthis
Oes
Colonial Theatre
Mary .Pickford
Sentence Reduced for W W Dunn in City Court
W W Dunn had a sixty day jail term cut to thirty days and fined $20 plus costs after an appeal in corporation court yesterday. Judge Whiting presided over the case and Dunn was charged with disorderly conduct.
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W. W. Dunn
Whiting
Cleveland Motorcycle Trade Note From Boyd Stickley
Compact ad from Strasburg Virginia offers a light weight motorcycle in first class condition with new tire for sale or trade. Trade requested is a double Mie Warren shotgun. Listing under Boyd Stickley contact 44-20-21-Ip.
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Handy
Salle
Boyd Stickley
Si Strasburg, Va
Party Leaders Eye Prohibition Convention Divisions
The report notes influence from party leaders across states as they eye the prohibition convention. McAdoo and allies hold conferences while drys push enforcement and anti wet sentiment. Preparations intensify at headquarters as strategies form ahead of the gathering.
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Cony
Iim
Pla
Sates
Confidence
Stenath
Ste
Mrs. Gibson
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Sheriff Pannett Takenel
Forge
Associated Press
I. N. Good
Garretts
Splendid
Gearing’s 3Rd Suit Club
Gudebrod
Cleveland Motorcycle
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