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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1925

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Protection Guaranteed By Hongkong Officials Despite Strike Spread

Hongkong officials promise full protection of life and property during the sympathetic strike. A government notification states families of anyone killed while working will receive 2000 dollars. The report notes Chinese agitators claim no grievances yet terrorize workers and students, with calls to extend boycotts to American goods.

Hongkong Associated Press Shanghai Woosung Chefoo Serge Shemeen Canton Sheemeen Seige Honkong London Tvesu Reuter

Grave charges are preferred by Mr. Smithey

Marvin Smithey, Democratic hopeful for Virginia attorney general, said he asked Governor Trinkle to order an immediate investigation of the attorney general’s office. He warned more grave charges would follow and said he would substantiate them with evidence if an inquiry is conducted.

Smithey Lawrenceville Marvin Smithey Trinkle Richmond Virginia

Mania for New Laws Not Good for the State

Palmyra Virginia June 22 Senator Byrd addresses a large audience defending strict law enforcement over adding new statutes. He cites remarks about Mr Mapp proposing 176 new laws in a Senate career, arguing Virginia should enforce existing laws before enacting new ones, with continuations noted on Page Five.

Byrd Mr. Mapp Palmyra Mapp Richmond Times-Dispatch Senate Crille Virginia Timeg-Dispatch

Miller Reports Freak Raspberry Cane On Greenwood Farm

Oscar C. Miller, noted farmer and berry grower of Greenwood, reports a freak raspberry cane on his farm. The cane grows flat instead of upright, about one inch at the base and two inches at the top, with about 50 small branches protruding and tying into the main stalk as it develops.

Oscar C. Miller Greenwood

West Virginia bond road funds stalled in state

The Farmers Advocate in Charles Town argues that $35,000,000 of the $50,000,000 bond issue has been spent with little progress in road construction. It notes a map shows completed and planned roads, with $15,000,000 remaining deemed insufficient for promised statewide road system.

West Virginia Farmers’ Advocate Charles Town Jefferson County Advocate State Road Commission

Golden Bed Now Playing Empire Iron Horse Coming

Cecil B. DeMille presents The Golden Bed at the Empire today and tomorrow. The Iron Horse, praised as the finest since The Covered Wagon, will be shown at the Empire by William Fox soon. Also featured is Metro Goldwyn's Midshipman Randall with Ramon Navarro, fresh from Annapolis.

Cecil B. DeMille Paramount Pictures Empire New York Empire Theatre William Fox United States Metro- Goldwyn Naval Academy At Annapolis Ramon Navarro Metro-Goldwyn Pictures the Empire

Forest Blaze Destroys Lumber Camps Near Warren Pa

A massive forest fire in Elk county’s Bear Creek district, described as the season’s most destructive, has swept over more than a mile and a half of woodland. The blaze, centered on the Pennsylvania Lumber Company operations, destroyed four lumber camps and about a million feet of cut logs while 300 workers battled the flames with limited progress.

Associated Press Warren Federal Forestry Forces Bear Creek Elk County Pennsylvania Lumber Company Lumber Company

Brown Couple Union Now Headed to Montreal

Mr and Mrs William H Brown recently married at the local parish have departed for Montreal Canada to begin their new life together.

William H. Brown Montreal, Can

Virginia Beach guest departs after Chanticleer Inn visit

Miss Margaret Roberson of Virginia Beach, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weems at the Chanticleer Inn, left today. Mr. W. A. Dey, another guest of the Weems, returned today to his home in South Bend, Indiana.

Margaret Roberson Virginia Beach Donald Weems Chanticleer Inn W. A. Dey Weems South Bend Ind

Stephenson July 9 Yard Party Hosted by Emmanuel Church Ladies

Emmanuel Church Ladies' Aid Society invites residents of Stephenson to a yard party on July 9. Proceeds support church programs. Event details indicate a community gathering at a local home with refreshments and door prizes.

Stephenson Ladies’ Aid Society Emmanuel Church

Handley High honors William Glass with Washington and Lee Scholarship

Confirmation received by H S Duffey shows William Wood Glass III of Handley High School class of 1925 won a Washington and Lee University scholarship for outstanding scholarship and school activities. Glass led as class president salutationian editor in chief of Handlian and cadet battalion lieutenant, also active in debate and student organizations.

H.S. Duffey Washington and Lee University William Wood Glass, III Handley High School State University Young Glass Bae William Glass Harrisonburg Handlian Dmpu Handley School

Rev Morgan to Assist in Norfolk Revival Ten days

The Rev J F Morgan pastor of First Christian Church traveled by car to South Norfolk Virginia with Mrs Morgan and their two children Charlotte and Nelson to assist the Rev C D Poythress in a ten day revival meeting. They will visit Mrs Morgans parents in Norfolk while he preaches and returns to resume pulpit duties on the first Sunday in July.

J. F. Morgan First Christian Church Norfolk C. D. Poythress Morgan Christian Endeavor Society Mr. Morgan

Aged Thaw Mother Breaks Hip After Church Fall

Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw, mother of Harry K. Thaw, suffered an incomplete fracture of the right hip when she tripped and fell leaving Third Presbyterian Church. She is resting comfortably at a Pittsburgh hospital, with attendants saying the injury is painful but not serious. Thaw arrived from near Winchester, Virginia to be with her during recovery.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Mary Copley Thaw Harry K. Thaw Third Presbyterian Church

Five To Fifteen Years Is Term of Dorothy Perkins

New York reports Dorothy Perkins was sentenced to five to fifteen years in Auburn prison for killing Thomas Templeton, a Jersey City war veteran and her suitor. She remained composed in court as Judge McIntire delivered the verdict and later exited steadily. The judge expressed sorrow for her, noting the grave wrong and a life of bad choices, while stating public opinion did not warrant mercy.

Associated Press New York Auburn Dorothy Perkins Thomas Templeton Jersey City

Irvin Snapp Receives Master of Science Degree

Oliver Irvin Snapp, federal entomologist and son of Mr and Mrs G O Snapp of a city, was awarded the master of science degree by the University of Mississippi. Snapp has long served in federal work and spent years in Mississippi before a transfer to Fort Valley Georgia.

University of Mississippi Oliver Irvin Snapp G. 0. Snapp R. Snapp Mississippi Fort Valley

He Had Filled Posts of Honor and Promoted Farmers

A lifelong public servant devoted to farmers, he advanced their interests for decades before entering the Senate and leading a political ticket. His career spanned local duties to national influence, shaping policy and agricultural advocacy.

Senate

Senator Edwin Ladd of North Dakota Dies in Baltimore

Senator Edwin Freemont Ladd died in a Baltimore hospital at 10 20 this morning after suffering kidney trouble and neuritis. He was unconscious near the end, with Mrs. Ladd and children at his bedside. Funeral plans call for Washington services and temporary vault interment before the body returns to North Dakota.

Associated Press Baltimore Edwin Freemont Ladd North Dakota Senator Ladd Rizpah Sprogle Annapolis Church

Edwin Freemont Ladd Non Partisan Republican Senator

Edwin Freemont Ladd of Fargo North Dakota born December 13 1959 in Starks Maine holds degrees from the University of Maine and served as chemist professor and college president. He was North Dakota food commissioner federal food administrator and author before being elected U S senator on November 2 1920 with 180 098 votes and nonpartisan endorsement.

Edwin Freemont Ladd Fargo N. D Starks Maine Somerset Academy Athens University of Maine New York State Experiment Station Geneva N. Y North United States

Youth Arrested On Girl's Charge In Berkeley County

Allston Hutzler aged about 16 was arrested Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Pannett on a morality charge filed by a county girl’s father. He lived in Glengary and planned to attend a Pine Grove picnic near Greenspring. Bond set at 500 dollars. hearing in county magistrate’s court next Saturday.

Allston Hutzler Pannett Glengary Berkeley County W. Va Pine Grove Greenspring Stephen Hutzler Howard N. Shade J. Willis Dehaven

Manager Sincindiver Improves at Home

The condition of Fred Sincindiver, manager of Winchester Milling Corporation, was stated to be somewhat improved though confined to his East Piccadilly street home. Dr. H. S. Pifer attends. He injured himself weeks ago lifting flour at the mill, later complications arose, but his condition is not serious and he is believed to be recovering now.

Fred Sincindiver Winchester Milling Corporation East Piccadilly Street H. S. Pifer Sincindiver

Robinson Circus to Visit Winchester on Monday

The Greater John Robinson's Circus and menagerie arrives in Winchester on Monday August 3 with two performances, afternoon and night. Advance agent L R Michell is in town to arrange details as the circus travels by three special trains from Keyser W Va and unloads at Baker street crossing. A noon street parade through principal streets will precede the shows.

John Robinson Winchester L. R. Michell Keyser W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Baker Street

Noted Prisoner Bernard Grant Dies of Wounds

CHICAGO June 22 Bernard Grant who feared execution refused medical operation to save his life and died 30 minutes later after being stabbed by Walter Crouzer Grant insisted he was innocent of killing Officer Ralph Saunders during a 1922 hold up The case hinged on Crouzer’s new trial and potential pardon or life sentence were Crouzer to fail at his second trial

Associated Press Chicago Bernard Grant Small Grant Walter Crouzer House of Correction Hospital Ralph Saunders Crouzer

For Rent Modern Brand New 6-Room House

Framingham area listing shows a brand new six room house for rent in a premier residential section. Address or contact details mention PRANK KECKLEY with a date tag 6-20-1p-21.

Tim

Delinquency of Boys and Gals Major Local Problem

A Red Cross executive committee meeting notes the rise in juvenile delinquency and outlines causes and remedies. The organization moved to larger City Hall quarters shared with the Juvenile Court. May reports show 35 assisted families including 14 ex service members, with health, recreation, and parental education highlighted as key areas to curb delinquency.

Red Cross Chamber of Commerce State Industrial Scholols Ohio

Shenandoah Valley National Bank declares dividends

Winchester bank announces semi annual dividend of 6.00 per share and a special dividend of 1.00 per share totaling 7.00 per share for six months. Dividends mailed to stockholders of record June 30th. cashier W. G. Hardy signs.

Winchester Virginia W. G. Hardy Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Four Thousand Enjoy Ing At Opequon Lake Park Picnic

Four thousand people attended a weeklong event at Opequon Lake Park featuring ing, fishing, swimming, and a large picnic. Organizers reported strong turnout and community interest in outdoor activities.

Opequon Lake Park

Furniture Sale At Hotel Jack Annex June 27

Mrs. O. H. Jack announces a furniture sale at the Hotel Jack Annex on June 27 at 1 30 p m. The event features chairs tables mirrors lamps and shades bureaus wardrobes desks trunks rugs carpets clothes trees bedroom screens curtains lace porch benches door mats beds mattresses pillows blankets and comforts.

Hotel Jack Annex

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America Shameen China Paris Schrameck The Mr. Miller B. W. Tibble London Hospital Tibble George Iron Horse Irvin Snapp Baltimore Institution Fair Grounds Uno Koskela Nurmi Rifola Astoria Oregon Furniture Sale Jack
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