Democratic Convention Ruckus Over Religion Sparks Parades and Fistfights
At the Democratic National Convention in Sam Houston Hall Texas on June 27 a Jefferson religion quotation inflamed delegates as guards clashed around state standards North Carolina Alabama and Georgia leading to several skirmishes. Mississippi prompted the melee by displaying its banner prompting police with night sticks to restore order and the North Carolina flag was eventually paraded on the platform.
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Associated Press
Sam Houston Hall
Texas
Jefferson
Alfred E. Smith
North Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
South
New York
Robinson
Arkansas
Mississippi
Smith
New Yorker
Pat Harrison
Hall
Senator Robinson
Virginia Delegation Sets Tone at Democratic Convention
Virginia delegates entered the third DNC session in Houston with harmony despite late arrivals and split support for Al Smith. Claude Bowers keynotes urging the removal of privilege from farmers, while Swanson and Hull votes mark the first ballot split. Virginia plans to place prohibition on the platform with Carter Glass to submit the plank for convention adoption.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Virginia
Govenor al. Smith
Claud Swanson
Smith
Cordell Hull
James Barron
Norfolk
Lawrence Davis
Roanoke
Holman Willis
New York
Bowers
Claude G. Bowers
North Dakota
Farm Belt
Daniel L. Porter
Orange
Harry F. Byrd
Galveston Beach
Resolutions Committee
Swanson
National
House of Representa
Owner Wins Hound Dog Suit Over Rabbit Chase
A county magistrate court, with Judges A. R. Rinker and A. J. Tavenner, ruled in favor of Carter Cooper in the dispute over a fox hound sold by Cooper to Fred Place for 25 dollars. Place claimed the hound ran rabbits, not foxes, but witnesses testified the dog chased foxes while ignoring rabbits. The court awarded Cooper the 25 dollars and the hound, noting Place had already fed the animal for 210 days at 25 cents daily.
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A. R. Rinker
A. J. Tavenner
Fred Place
Carter Cooper
Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Place
Essex Coach for Sale on Leicester Street
Essex Con nearly new for quick sale. Bargain price for a fast buyer. Call 82 1 316 W. Leicester St.
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ESSEX
Leicester St
Self-Defense Plea in Murder: 17-Year-Old Rickard Detained
Sheriff Pannett returns with Furman Rickard aged 17 to Frederick jail after he claims self defense in the killing of Washington Coombs at a Winchester area lumber camp. Coombs allegedly threatened with a knife, Rickard says he struck with a 2 by 2 inch plank to stop the attack and fled before surrendering. A witness placed a man in a white shirt near the cook house, and Dorothy Pugh is linked to a prior insult prompting the confrontation. Rickard remains jailed pending a possible September grand jury indictment.
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Pannett
Furman Rickard
Washington Coombs
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Rickard
Calvary
Shenandoah County
Sheetz
Woodstock
Coombs
Moreland
Richard
Dorothy Pugh
Pugh
Moorefield
West Va
Frederick
Vincent Bobo
A. J. Wigginton
Bobo
Special Services At Jubilee Church
The Rev. Mr. Stephens preaches at 7 30 Sunday evening July 1 at Jubilee Church Front Royal road. Topic is The History of the Brethren Church. Public services invite all to attend as efforts continue to build the congregation and revive church work.
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Mr. Stephens
Jubilee Church
Front Royal Road
The
Brethren Church
Yard Party at Ridgeway School Lawn Benefit
A yard party is planned on Ridgeway School lawn on Thursday June 28 to benefit Rest Church. Organizers invite community members to join for a daytime fundraiser with activities and refreshments.
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Ridgeway School Lawn
Benefit Rest
Special July Rate for Subscriptions at The Evening Star
Now in effect, pay by mail in advance $3.00 per year and by carrier $4.00 per year. If paid on or before July 31, continue the reduced rate. This notice from The Evening Star outlines the subscription renewal deadline and pricing.
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the Evening Star
Buy Carper Property Good House Lots Industrial Section
Classified ad notes property for sale including house and lots in an industrial section with an inside view and promotional language. The fragment emphasizes available real estate and suggests further details inside the newspaper.
Special July Rate for Mail Subscribers
The Evening Star announces a $3.00 per year advance by mail special for July. Pay now to save the discount.
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THE
Evening Star
Two Queens to Be Crowned at West Virginia Tournament
A big all day event at Headsville Mineral County West Virginia on July 4 aims to crown two queens of love and beauty. Knights from Winchester Frederick Clarke and parts of Virginia will ride for the crowning. A silver trophy and gold prizes accompany the pays. United States Senator M M Neely will deliver the coronation address. Proceeds support Headsville Community House with a small admission.
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Headsville
Mineral County
W. Va
H. C. Sheetz
Chamber of Commerce
James W. Carskaden
Headaville
Carskaden
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Virginia
United States
M. M. Neely
West Virginia
Avi
Way of All Flesh at Colonial Theatre shines with star power
The Way of All Flesh, hailed as a convincingly human story, comes to the Colonial Theatre Thursday and Friday. Emil Jannings leads a Hollywood backed production with Belle Bennett and Phyllis Haver in key roles, directed by Victor Fleming with Linus Biro and Jules Furthman adapting the story.
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Colonial Theatre
Emil Jannings
Jannings
Mueller
Henry VIII
Paramount Studio
Hollywood
Belle Bennett
Stella Dallas
Phyllis Haver
Victor Fleming
Rough Riders
Lord Jim
Linus Biro
Jules Furthman
1928 Ponting Sedan for Sale Through Trade In
1928 Ponting Sedan offered for sale with trade in on a new Buick. Car has only twenty six miles and includes full new car guarantee. Listed by H. W. Ebert at page 11. Behavioral note: historical classifieds style from 1928 newspaper.
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Ponting
Buick
H. W. Ebert
Winchester Steam Laundry Demonstrates Service Value
The notice promotes Winchester Steam Laundry showing reasonable prices and the value of their cleaning services.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Stephens City approves water bonds by slim margin
In Stephens City, 189 ballots were cast with 96 for and 90 against a 25 000 water system bond issue. Pro bond supporters won by six votes amid clashes between dry opponents and wet proponents.
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Stephens City
Drys
Jund Fareet
Julian Dean
Lomax Parker
W. 8. Cooke
Luther Williams
Paul Carbaugh
Next Clinic For Cripples In Winchester June 28
The next clinic for crippled persons in Winchester Frederick and surrounding country will be held here Thursday June 28. Dr Allen Voshell of the University of Virginia will lead assistants at the District Nurse Association offices Chamber of Commerce building 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 3 30 pm. Children should attend for examination by specialists and provisions are available for those unable to pay for needed treatment.
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Winchester
Frederick
District Nurse Association
Allen
Voshell
University of Virginia
Association
Chamber of Commerce
The Man Who Has Money Buys Bonds Guaranteed by Equitable
A Winchester Virginia advertisement promotes investing in Federal Security and Mortgage Co. bonds guaranteed by Equitable Casualty Surety Co. of New York City. The bonds pay 6 1 2 percent and offer tax refund benefits. Contact H. E. McKinster representative in Winchester.
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Federal Security and Mortgage Co
Equitable Casuality Surety Co
New York City
H. E. McKinster
Winchester
Beil
Dividend Notice Declared by The Commercial and Savings Bank
The Directors declare the semiannual dividend of 3 percent payable to stockholders of record June 30, 1928. Checks will be mailed. John J Sloat, Cashier. June 27, 1928.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
John J Sloat
Prosperity claims and privilege in a Democratic keynote
Houston June 26 Claude G Bowers assailed the Republicans as favoring wealthy interests and debased prosperity while farm and basic industries suffered. He attacked Mellon and cited Teapot Dome and veterans bureau scandals, urging the party to strip privilege from the farmer and end "dollar diplomacy."
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Associated Press
Houston
Democratic Party
Claude G. Bowers
Lincoln
New York Evening World
Power Mono
Tts
Latin America
America
Wilson
Mellon
Hamilton
Veterans Bureau
Teapot Dome
Will Hays
To Open Rear Door of Colonial Theatre
For patrons of the Colonial Theatre the rear door will be open every evening from 7 to 100 p m until further notice. Patrons may park on Braddock or Amherst streets and enter from the rear. The steps are less steep and rear street parking is good. Patrons are urged to use this entrance and may exit by the same door after the show.
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Colonial Theatre
Braddock
Amherst
The
Colonial
Public auction sale of 544 acres in S. M. Chiles land tract
For sale at public auction on Monday July 2 1928 the S M Chiles state land totaling 544 acres. The land may be sold in parts or as a whole. See advertisement.
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S. M. Chiles
Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate In Effect
A payment offer announces a July rate discount encouraging prompt payment. Details are limited in the fragment but emphasize immediate action to secure savings. No organizations or dates are clearly identified in the readable text.
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Jef
Ferson’s Tenents
Standard
Farmers’ Organizations
Virginian
Louisiana
Hull
Frank H. Fuller
Maine
Green Mountain
Winchester ‘Sped Company
Gliaze & Hurst
Jubilee
W.va
Martha E. Tucker
Misses Martha and
Eliza Tucker
South Stewart Street
Mr. Gardner
Southern California
Luther McKinster
Loudoun Street
Shenandoah Valley
Canada
Becks Bakery
R. E Byrd
Amherst St
Davis
Claude Bowers
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