President Tyler's Jordan Springs Visit Recalled in 1843 Local Sketches
Winchester Historical Society unearthed a Winchester Republican issue from September 22, 1843 recounting President John Tyler's visit to Jordan Springs. The tale includes Fort Loudoun siege water supply, the Dutch Mess in Morgan's army, and a detailed Jacksonian era ball in Tyler's honor with dances led by the president's daughter and New York and Virginia guests.
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John Ler
United States
Mieriy
Winchester
Jordan
Ben G. Tyler
Msburg
Winchester Historical Society
Winchester Republican
Tyler
Jordan Springs
Fort Loudoun
George Washington
Virginia
Daniel Morgan
Morgan
Adam Heiskell
Adam Kurtz
Charles Grim
Jacob Sperry
Peter Leuck
John Schultz
Roger Jones
Jordan’s
Washington
Jordan's
Clarke
Shannondale Springs
John Tyler
New York
Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester Lab
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 am today was none. March to date none. Year to date 4.94 inches. Normal monthly rainfall based on 19 years of records: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 8.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Winchester School Board should be elected by City Council
W Nelson Page argues in favor of returning to council election of Winchester School Board. He cites a past agreement and 1930 legislative change, notes current boards deny responsibility for the change, and proposes a council resolution to push a bill in the state legislature restoring council election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
J. Henkel Henry
Henry
General Assembly
Winchester
City of
W. Nelson Page
Byrd Backed by Claude Bowers as Democratic Nominee
Richmond Times-Dispatch quotes Claude G. Bowers saying Harry F. Byrd would be wholly acceptable as Democratic presidential nominee this year. Bowers, keynote at 1928 convention, said Byrd would be elected if nominated and urged nationwide publicity of Byrd’s Virginia governorship record. He also warned against overemphasizing delegate gathering for Smith.
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Richmond
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Claude G. Bowers
New York
Harry F. Byrd
Bowers
Byrd
Executive Mansion
Richmond Woman's Club
The
Times-Dispatch
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Alfred F. Smith
Smith
Chicago
Virginia per capita debt in 1930 far below national average
Federal census analysis shows Virginia's 1930 net indebtedness at 10.93 per capita versus 15.03 for all states. Virginia's general department operation per capita was 11.40 while 48 states averaged 11.50. Property taxes in Virginia ran 4.45 per person against a 3.17 average.
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Virginia
Federal Bureau of Census
Pennsylvania
Delaware
North Carolina
California
Nurse's Death Probed by Baltimore Grand Jury
Baltimore March 1 Grand jury begins investigation into the death of Nina Kelly 25 a nurse in an illegal operation The police commissioner suspended traffic court deputy clerk John R Larkins who was questioned in the case Larkins eight years in the traffic court and present at the courthouse during the session The inquiry led to closeted discussions with state attorney officials
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Baltimore
Grand Jury
Nina Kelly
Charles D. Gaither
John R. Larkins
Larkins
Court House
Mutual Life Executive Visits Winchester Area
Social and personal notices report Thomas P. Morgan Jr the Washington district manager for Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York spent the day in Winchester. He met with local district manager Frank A. Jacques and other Mutual Life representatives serving Clarke Warren Frederick and Shenandoah counties. Mr Morgan is well known in Winchester where the company has long operated and he makes frequent city calls.
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Mr. Morgan
Thomas P. Morgan
Washington
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Winchester
Prank A. Jacques
Clarke
Warren
Frederick
Shenandoah
Jacques
Morgan
Mutual Life
America
St Patrick’s Day Dance Planned at Rouss Hall
Invitations issued for a St Patrick’s Day dance at Rouss Hall Thursday evening March 17 sponsored by Jim Anderson and Kenny Grim. Fred Kelly and His Mayfair Orchestra will provide music. the group is known for radio programs on WJSV and WRC after recent five month engagement at Venus Restaurant in Washington.
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Rouss Hall
Jim Anderson
Kenny Grim
Fred Kelly
Mayfair Orchestra
South
WJSV
Mount Vernon Hills
WRC
Judge Williams Speaks At Lions Club Lunch Meet
Judge Philip Williams of the Circuit and Corporation courts spoke at a Lions Club luncheon noting Washington’s associations with Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley from 1748 to 1758. He urged local spring and summer celebrations around Washington’s legacy and Apple Blossom events. The mass meeting invitation for March 3 at the George Washington Hotel was read by Nelson Richards.
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Philip Williams
Circuit and Corporation Courts
George Washington
Williams
Washingiton
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Washin
Washington
Nelson ¥. Richards
George Washington Hotel
J. Robert Cooksey
People’s Drug
Japanese accept peace offers from French delegate
Mines in the river near Shanghai harbor were found unharmed after blasts near the American flagship Houston. A second blast occurred near the bow as ships passed. In Manchuria, Mukden proclaims a new independent republic with Henry Pu-Yi set to inaugurate the government in Changchun.
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Shanghai
Houston
Mukden
Manchuria
Tatung
Henry Pu-Yi
China
Changchun
Little Or No Change Seen In Market Day Trading
Professional market operators faced a slow session as public participation dwindled in New York trading on March 1. Floor activity was subdued with traders working largely on their own devices amid limited headlines and light participation from the public.
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Associated Press
New York
Two Years Without a Zero Day Record in Chicago
A Federal weather observer notes Chicago has a two year streak without a zero day while the city treasurer disputes the claim. The column cites officials and contrasting statements from city governance. Also referenced are remarks from Uncle Eben and a satirical note on bankers from Pathfinder.
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Chicago
Federal Weather Observer
Detroit News
Committee for Unseating Senator Bankhead Report Ready
A report recommending unseating Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama has been prepared for the Senate elections subcommittee. The subcommittee and full committee must approve before reaching the Senate. Hastings cites widespread violations in Alabama's 1930 contest and says fraud could be found at voting places. The report will be submitted this week, with text public release pending.
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Washington
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Senate Elections Subcommittee
Hastings
Fu! Committee
Senate
Market notes show small gains in sterling and renewals
A brief market summary indicates prices for Sterling opened at 3.48 percent higher and renewed at 2 percent, with a few issues affected by special developments. The overall impact on price levels remains negligible.
Kidnap Plot Hints In American Singer Writer Case
A writer of popular songs has been kidnapped in America and appears to be a target for ransom. The remark comes from the Passing Show in London as a wry note on a tumultuous time.
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America
London
Family thanks friends for kindness after Minnie Shirley's death
We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and sympathy during the death of my wife and our mother Mrs. Minnie Shirley. Husband and Children.
Handley Girls to host Woodstock team at 5:30 PM
At Handley School the Girls' Athletic Association basketball team will play a team of Woodstock girls this evening at Handley High School gymnasium. The game starts at 5 30 o clock.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Woodstock
Handley High School
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Vint OF
United States Center of Gay Party
Old Jordan Springs
Thinks Council
Claude Bowers
Nurse
Robinson
Strasburg
J. A. Robinson
Strasburg Hotel
Mary Murray
M.M. Rhodes
Wayside Inn
Middletown
F. B. Wyand
Gladys Goodman
Hattie Nixon
John Lee Krider
Bessie McNeer
Mary Jackson
Hagerstown
Mrs. L. Jackson
West Cork Street
Miss Jackson
Louise Short
Dayton O'Reary
Messrs. Nicodemus and Richards
Morningside Drive
Loudoun Manor
Charles Lanham
Greenwood
Memorial Hospital
Eleanor McCartney
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Henry Crider
J. C. Johnson
Judge Williams
Lions Club
Eben
Sonny
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Piccadilly Street
Oak Grove Farm
Woodchuck Lane
Ee Grade
Grover Carpet
W. Cork St
National Ave
N. Braddock
O. C. Miller
City
Patton’s
Winchester Cold Storage
Loudoun Street
Loudoun St
Seaveret
Davis Grocery
Fairmont Ave
Ashley Store
Highland Ave
O. T. Ritter
Peyton St
John C. Keep
Jack Sampson
Fair Grounds
West Cork St
Senator Bankhead
Shee
Germany
San Diego Union
Boot Shopper N. Loudoun
Leader Store
T. F. Timberlake
Cooking
Home Service Department of Northern VA. Power CO
Home Service
Minnie Shirley
Handley School
Moling & Cather
Wencder
cApparel
North Loudoun ST
Hamburger
North Main Street
Betty Shoppe
W. Boscawen St
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