Whittemore Death-Row Fate Before Maryland Court of Appeals
Richard R. Whittemore, condemned for the 1925 escape slaying of guard Robert Holtman, faces appeal before Maryland Court of Appeals. Attorney Edgar Allan Poe argues jury selection resembled a lottery and cites three trial-procedure objections. The Baltimore Supreme Bench denied a new trial. a ruling could set date for execution.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Richard R. Whitemore
Court of Last Resort
Maryland Court of Appeals
Whittemore
Robert H. Holtman
Maryland Penitentiary
William H. Adkins
Edgar Allan Poe
Ritchie
Poe
Harry Frank
Holtman
Gilbert Wood Chosen Governor by Lions Club
T Gilbert Woods of Roanoke was elected district governor of Virginia Lions at the final business sessions of the Lions Clubs convention at Fons noke Saturday. Col. William Kemper of Danville was elected deputy district governor and Scott Martin of Farmville secretary. The convention elevated Irving L. Camp of Johnstown Pa to first vice president and Ben Ruffin of Richmond to second vice president.
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T. Gilbert Woods
Roanoke
Virginia Lions
Lions’ Clubs
Fonsnoke
Winchester
Col
William Kemper
Danville
Scott Martin
Farmville
Irving L. Camp
Johnstown
The
Lions International
Ben Ruffin
Richmond
L. L. Watts
Virginia
Hastings
North Carolina
Leon T. Seawell
Mebane Hunt
Old Virginia
Country Club
L. Camp
Camp
Lions
United States
Canada
Iulions
Lions of Virginia
Catholic Sunday Schools Plan June 30 Picnic
The Sunday schools of the Church of the Sacred Heart Winchester and St. John's Catholic Church Front Royal will hold a union picnic at White Star Beach Riverton Va on Wednesday June 30. Cars depart 403 South Loudoun Street at 10 am sharp and badges are required for admission. Badges available through the rectory. arrangements led by Rev Father T A Rankin Mrs M M Lynch J Joseph Sullivan and Sunday school teachers.
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Church of the Sacred Heart of Winchester
St. John's Catholic Church
Front Troyal
White Star Beach
Riverton
No. 403
South
Loudoun Street
T. A. Rankin
M. M.lynch
J. Joseph Sullivan
No Attention Paid To Anonymous Letters
City officials and police routinely ignore unsigned tips, including threats or innuendo about law violations. A letter to Police Justice Donald Weems urged him to surveil a couple on a road at night and arrest them, but authorities dismiss such anonymous communications as lacking identifiable sources.
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Donald Weems
Justice Weems
Flood relief underway in Leon Mexico after Gomex river flood
Distress eases as food trains clothing medical supplies and tent hospitals arrive in Leon. Soup kitchens operate while bodies are recovered and crops wiped out. Muddy roads and ruined rail lines hinder aid delivery and many houses washed away with uncertain fatalities. Refugees return to mud and debris seeking news of missing relatives.
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Mexico City
Leon
Lost Collie at Amherst Street Reward Offered
A half growing brown and white Collie dog is missing with no collar. Reward offered. Contact 222 Amherst St to claim.
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Amherst St
Turner Ashby Chapter U D meets at Barton home
Important meeting of Turner Ashby Chapter U D will be held Tuesday morning June 29 at eleven o'clock at the home of Mrs RR T Barton S A Washington St. WANTED Reliable cook Apply to 407 S Washington 5.
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Geis
Turner Ashby
U. D
RR. T. Barton
S. A
Washington St
S. Washington
Miller Train Control Accepts Stock at Six Dollars Per Share
Miller Train Control will accept its stock at six dollars per share as payment for suburban or estate purchases. Address: Room 20, Franklin National Bank Building, Washington D C. August 28.
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Miller Train Control
Pranklin Nat'l, Bank
Bldg
Washington, D.C
Passion Play of Oberammergau draws large Winchester audience
Dr. Herbert Yeuell presented a vivid illustrated talk at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South on Oberammergau with verbatim scenes and personal host interactions. He plans nightly programs this week with distinct topics and promises more demonstrations of his color projections.
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Oberammergau
Herbert Yeuell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mitchell
Yeuell
Anton Zang
Christus
Yohann Zuvink
Judas
Andreas Lang
Peter
Alfred Bierling
John
Dr. Yeuell
Winchester
Washington
Florida
Bax
Baltimore gunman shoots eight, is killed by officers
Vance Lee, a 55 year old African American, fired with a shotgun and two revolvers in northwest Baltimore near Argyle and Lafayette avenues wounding eight people including five officers. A patrolman shot Lee dead as riot squads arrived. several victims were hospitalized, including a delivery driver and two police.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Vance
Lee
Argyle Avenue
Thomas Dillon
Webster Schuman
Charles Lentz
Ignatius Benesch
John R. Collins
William Kammer
Calvin Howard
Schuman
Lentz
Dillon
Lafayette
Argyle Avenues
Kyle McGallin
McGallin
Benesch
Collins
August Benesch
More Information On W C T U Fund Sought By Probers
Washington June 28 More information about the 130 000 dry law enforcement fund of the Pennsylvania Woman s Christian Temperance Union was sought today by the Senate campaign funds committee William B Wright deputy attorney general of Pennsylvania was the first witness Wright said he was special counsel to the governor and did not hold a commission He denied taking any pledge to uphold the constitution his administration and the eighteenth amendment
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Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
William B. Wright
Limestone State
Reed
George Woodruff
Wright
Farvers and Merchants National Bank Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors of Farvers and Merchants National Bank Winchester has declared a dividend of 3hA0 per share on capital stock from earnings of the past six months. Checks will be mailed to all stockholders. H. D. Fuller, vice president and cashier.
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Farvers and Merchants National Bank
Winchester
Fuller
V. P
Intercollegiate Rowing Championship Heats Up on Hudson
Weather and water favored the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie. Nineteen crews from Washington California Wisconsin challenge five eastern rivals Cornell Syracuse Pennsylvania Columbia and the Naval Academy in freshmen junior varsity and varsity races watched by about 50 000 spectators. Washington Navy and Pennsylvanias squads figure to contend for the varsity and JV titles while California and Columbia target the freshmen honors.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
N. X
Far West
Middle West
East
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Washington
California
Wisconsin
Cornell
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Naval Academy
Hudson River
John Robinsons Circus To Exhibit Here On August 11
John Robinsons circus will hold afternoon and evening shows at the fair grounds on Wednesday August 11 for Winchester and Frederick county residents. J R Mitchell advance agent announced plans after visiting the area. The tour will not include a street parade this season as the big tent shows have abandoned the practice.
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John Robinson
Winchester
Frederick County
Fair Grounds
Mitchell
Amnesia victim regains memory at Malden Hospital
In Malden Mass on June 28 John Patrick O Gorman 30 years old of Clifton Station Va identified himself after amnesia from a head injury. He spoke in several languages and recalled a wife and child in Virginia. He was found last Thursday near Bell Rock Cemetery with tattoo marks and a Knights of Columbus ring. He believes a World War head wound and prior Johns Hopkins operation explain his condition.
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Associated Press
Malden
Mass
Malden Hospital
John Patrick O'Gorman
Clifton Station
Virginia
Bellrock Cemetery
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Severe Earthquake Felt In Singapore
Two quake shocks lasting about twenty seconds were recorded in Singapore this morning marking the strongest tremors in years. The Associated Press reports the event from Singapore on June 28.
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Singapore
Associated Press
Today in Washington Farm relief bill moves to Senate
Campaign investigations continue as the House considers a deficiency measure. The item highlights looming Farm relief efforts and ongoing congressional inquiries shaping the Capitol agenda.
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The
Associated Press
Senate
House
Mrs Helen Allamong Leaves After Visit With Miss Chapmian
Miss Helen Allamong who had been spending days as the guest of Miss Lydia Chapmian returns to her home at Stephenson Way today.
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Helen Allamong
Lydia Chapmian
Stephenson Vay
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Declares 70 Percent Dividend
The board of directors declares a 70 percent dividend (37.00 per share) on bank stock payable to stockholders July 1 1926. Checks covering the dividend will be mailed to stockholders June 26 1926. William G Harpy cashier.
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William G. Harpy
Caahier
Special July Discount Rate for The Star
Pay in advance to lock a discount on a subscription with a limited July offer. The Star announces a special rate in effect for prepaid subscriptions, urging readers to act quickly to secure the lower price.
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THE
Evening Star
New York Fresh Air Children To Arrive Thursday
Mrs. Claude B. Stickley of Vaucluse chairs the Winchester and Frederick county Fresh Air outing for the New York Tribune. The children are scheduled to arrive at 6 10 p m Thursday July 1 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Patrons who cannot meet them should notify Mrs Stickley so the children can be placed with appropriate homes.
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Claude B. Stickley
Vaucluse
New York Tribune
New York
Winchester
Frederick County
Baltimore and Ohio
Stickley
Rasberries Showpiece Grown At Mr Hamiman’s Place
Peter Hamiman presented The Star with a fine lot of raspberries grown on his place. The berries are described as unusually large and luscious and were greatly enjoyed.
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Peter Hamiman
Star Office
Polekittens and Mother Cat Found Under His Garage
A. H. Miller of North Cameron Street found a pole cat and five kittens under his garage. Inspector Purcell Plank offered advice but could not remove them, and Miller plans to have the cats killed. The notice also urges precise fire alarms by calling 16 with location and extent to avoid unnecessary dispatches.
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Polekittens
Mother Cat
A. H. Miller
North Cameron Street
Purcell Plank
Mr. Miller
Winchester
Oldest U S moonshiner Joe Ridley jailed again at 95
Joe Ridley, possibly the nation’s eldest bootlegger, aged 95, was arrested after police found three and a half pints of liquor on him. Sheriff Pannett later found a still at his home east of Winchester. He faces illegal possession and possessing a still, with likely more time given his prior offenses. His confiscated horse and buggy await sale.
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Joe Ridley
Joe
United States
Rappahannock
Shernstown
Dea
Winchester
Guthridge
Gordon
Pannett
Frederick County
Teu
B and O Builds Large New Water Station at Aldridge
Workmen under KE P Blifery rush a new Baltimore and Ohio Water station at Aldridge Jefferson county West Virginia. The facility on the Shenandoah division will supply water to engines from a 30900 gallon tank powered by a gasoline engine and expected ready for use by August.
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KE. P. Blifery
Baltimore and Ohiai
Aldridge
Jefferson County
W. Va
Shenandoah
Charles Town
Directors declare semi annual 3% dividend by Bark
The Commercial and Savings Bark directors declare the usual semi annual dividend of three percent payable July 1. Checks will be mailed. John I. Sloat, Cashier, June 25, 1926.
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Commercial & Savings “Bark
John I. Sloat
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