Strawn seeks court shield for law firm records
Silas H. Strawn petitions the District of Columbia Supreme Court to restrain Western Union Telegraph from turning over his Chicago law firm’s telegrams to the Senate lobby committee. He calls the subpoena and inquiry unconstitutional fishing into private affairs and clients. The court granted a temporary injunction set to expire Monday as the hearing nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senate Lobby Committee
Silas H. Strawn
Chicago
Wifton, Strawn and Shaw
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Need Republican Finance
Jesse C. Adkins
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Monay
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States Today
Senate
Itree
Activits
New Deal
Strawn
Senate Committee
T. B. Kingsbury
Western Union
United Stas
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival hopeful signs in Handley area
MA Winchester notes Handley High School students rehearsing for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and county youth plans for parades. The Evening Star reports apple trees survived the cold, signaling a strong Valley display. Clean yards and tidy lots are urged to welcome visitors and leave a favorable impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Shenandoah
Pa Frederick
Evening Star
Shenandoah Valley
Hoffman Denies New Reprieve Plans in Hauptmann Case
In Trenton on March 2 Governor Harold G. Hoffman dismissed talk of a second reprieve for Bruno Richard Hauptmann, reaffirming he will not act without agreement from Attorney General David Wilentz. A separate report noted theft of papers from Dwight Morrow Jr. and a looming legislative dispute over police conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Wilentz
Dwight Morrow
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jersey
Morrow
Cambridge
Schwarzkopf
David T. Wilentz
Lac Cator Anthony M. Hauck, Jr
Hunterdon County
Hrvard
Harvard
Europe
New Jersey
Hoffman
Damaged Road Blamed For Auto Crash Near Paris
Traffic halted for about an hour on the Winchester Washington road east of Paris after two autos collided on a roadwork area of loose stones from freezing and thawing. Drivers and passengers were cut or bruised. sheriff arrived as bystanders moved cars to clear a single traffic lane. Crews planned heavier repairs to both Washington roads to restore smoother flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester - Washington
Paris
Atlantic Greyhound
Washington
Breckenridge Gaining Favor in Maryland Democratic Primary
Baltimore March 2 The name of Col Henry Breckinridge Assistant and Secretary of War under Wilson was advanced as a Democratic presidential candidate in Maryland. Walter H Buck and the defense of the constitution group say Breckinridge, counsel to Charles A Lindbergh, has been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mar
Henry Breckinridge
Woodrow Wilson
Maryland
Walter H. Buck
Association For the Defense of the Constitution
Col. Breckinridge
Charles A. Lindbergh
Fauver Sedan Is Reported Stolen
William Fauver reported a maroon 1930 Chevrolet sedan stolen from in front of the Crystal restaurant between 7 30 and 8 51 last night. The car bears license 127 167 and has two air horns. From Staunton comes a request for officers to watch for a black and yellow Ford sedan with license 226 754 that has a radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fauver
Crystal Restaurant
Staunton
Dog and cat thwart attempted robbery at Miller's Drug Store
Thieves broke into Miller's Drug Store on North Loudoun Street last night but were scared off by a 68-pound Doberman Pinscher. The dog chased them out as they fled rearward. a nearby cat knocked a telephone off the hook during the confusion. The thieves escaped before police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Drug Store
North
Loudoun Street
Parker's
Residence Damaged By An Early Blaze
Spontaneous combustion may have caused an early morning fire that damaged the home of Ben Liggett on the southern outskirts of Winchester off the Valley Pike. Firefighters prevented total destruction and only the closet and a nearby room suffered direct damage, with smoke and water effects noted. Liggett could not estimate losses and reported household contents were uninsured. The blaze origin remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Liggett
Winchester
Valley Pike
Liggett
Meetings For Men To Begin Here Tonight At Church
Beginning tonight the Rev. R. V. Whitehurst leads a series of sermons at Braddock Street M E Church South. Services start at 7 45 p m and run through Friday with Good old fashioned singing. Tonight F Amos Shryock leads. Tomorrow Victor W Wheeler Wednesday Taylor L Barr Thursday C S Burgess Friday W G Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Whitehurst
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
Golden Rule Bible Class
F. Amos Shryock
Victor W. Wheeler
Taylor L. Barr
Saionji Arrives in Tokyo Under Heavy Guard After Strain
87-year-old Prince Saionji arrived in the capital under heavy police guard as premier Okada's government seeks unity after rebels killed five police and four others during a four day insurrection. The incident left ministers Takahashi Makino Saito Watanabe and Matsuo dead, with several rebels dead or suicide. Surviving leaders face uncertain detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Babb
Associated Press
Tokyo
Imperial Palace
Keisuke Okada
Kimmochi Saionji
Nobuaki Makino
Privy Seal
Council of State
Okada
Prince Saionji
Genro
Okitsu
Meh Sane
Hirohito
Neemji
Metropolitan Police Board
Yugawara
Count Makino
Korekiyo Takahashi
Takahashi
Makoto Saito
Jotaro Watanabe
Denzo Matsuo
Kenkichi Aoshima
Teruzo Ando
Shiro Nonaka
Shibuya
Hagood’s Restoration Demanded Over Government Spending Critique
Senator Smith of South Carolina urged Major General Johnson Hagood be returned to duty, calling the army’s removal for criticizing government spending the greatest ingratitude toward a government servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson Hagood
Senate
Smith
D-Sc
Hagood
Bank code reform signed into law by Virginia governor
The bill revising the state banking code and adding penalties for bank official embezzlement was signed by Governor Peery and became law, his secretary announced today at the state capitol in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Richmond
Mar
Peery
House
Senate
Cather
Highway Safety Commission
Virginia
Supreme Court
Hotel Fire Kills Two in Warren Ohio
Fire of undetermined origin swept the three story Warren Hotel leaving two dead and as many as ten others possibly trapped. Seven residents were overcome by smoke and hospitalized. Hotel manager M. T Smith warned ten more may be trapped in rooms as the blaze raged.
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Warren, O
Warren
M. T Smith
Two Injured as Auto Crashes Into a Truck at Bartonville
Edward Grove 27, superintendent of M. J. Grove Lime Company, crashed his Chevrolet into a parked hay truck owned by Herbert Martin and Son near Bartonville. Grove suffered fractures and facial injuries while Martin was impaled on a door knob, both men hospitalized and recovering. The truck, carrying 12 1/2 tons of hay, was stopped in the east driving lane with lights on. incident occurred about 6:45 PM as Grove headed to Frederick, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grove
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Stephens City
Bartonville
Grove
West Virginia
Herbert Martin and Son
Keyser
Howard Martin
Bayliss
Martin
Houne Grove
A. T. Mussen
P. C. Petrie
R. A. Wall
Lester Forney
Friendship
Frederick
Virginia House Passes Pension and Chain Store Bills
The Virginia House approved the old age pension measure and the chain store tax bill, with the Daniel amendment boosting biennial old age aid to 1.2 million dollars. Also approved were a mine inspection division bill and other measures as sessions moved swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Richmond
House
Norton
Daniel
Senate
Heart Ailment Fatal to Winchester Resident Mr Birmingham
William T. Birmingham a longtime Winchester resident died at his home 35 West Bocawen Street at 10 50 AM after weeks of illness from a heart ailment. He had sold real estate and helped bring home seekers to the Shenandoah Valley. Survived by wife Mary V Birmingham two daughters Elaine and Betsy and three sons John F William T Jr and Fritts. Also two sisters Mrs David Grim and Mrs J Garber. Funeral at 2 30 PM Wednesday from his home with Rev Robert B Nelson officiating and burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Birmingham
Winchester
West Bocawen Street
Mr. Birmingham
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Birmingham
Mary V. Birmingham
Elaine
Betsy Birmingham
John F
William T., Jr
Fritts
David Grim
South Cameron Street
J. Garber
Boyce
Clarke County
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Over the Top as Relief Fund Nears Target
With the Central Relief Fund drive closing, $8,370.60 has been raised in cash and pledges and about $4,000 remains unsecured of the $14,500 goal. The Special Committee led in subscriptions with $3,965, while the Individual Subscriber division gathered $2,639.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Relief Fund
G. EF. Owen
Gibson
Mr. Quarles
Horton
Bryarly
Man Held Here Has Served Two Terms
Information from the Department of Justice via Serge ant Francis Funk reports that George Washington Shenk of Keyser West Virginia held for the Frederick county grand jury on a chicken theft charge has previously served terms in West Virginia and Maryland for similar offenses. In 1929 he received a six year penitentiary sentence in Moundsville West Virginia for breaking and entering and also spent time in Cumberland Maryland on a chicken theft charge. Charges in Frederick county allege breaking and entering of farm buildings near Gore owned by Gilbert Whitacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Francis Funk
George Washington Shenk
Keyser
W. Va
Frederick County
West Virginia
Maryland
Shenk
Moundsville
Public Sale of Household Goods and Antiques
G H Rudolph announces a public sale of household goods and antiques on Tuesday March 3 at 10 a m, one mile south of Winchester on Cedar Creek Grade. Sale includes various items and pieces of value. Auction details list location and time for bidders seeking antique or household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Frank Rennie Much Improved At Richmond Hospital
Frank Rennie, Virginia Commander of the American Legion, was described as much improved at Stuart Circle hospital in Richmond. He had a good night and showed more improvement after being stricken with pneumonia in Staunton on February 29 and admitted the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Frank Rennie
Virginia
American Legion
Stuart Circle Hospital
South End Hose Co Meeting Set for March 2
South End Hose Company announces a business meeting Monday night March 2 with entertainment promised by the entertainment committee. All members and neighbors are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose CO
Entertainment Committee
Delegate J B Early In Critical Condition In Charlottesville
Delegate from Madison Dr J B Early lies in extremely critical condition at University Hospital Charlottesville after a telegram from the hospital and a report to Speaker Ashton Covell. The news comes from the Virginia legislature amid concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Richmond
Ashton Covell
J. B. Early
Madison
University Hospital
Charlottesville
New York City Elevator Strike Triggers Citywide Deputations
Mayor LaGuardia imposes an emergency to run elevators in all residential buildings over six stories as a strike by building employees spreads through Manhattan. Delegations and signings for return on higher pay follow, with some restoring workers in Swank Park Avenue and upper West Side. Bambrick plans extension to Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
James J. Bambrick
14Th Street
Bambrick
Building Service Employees’ Union
Metropolitan Association of Building Owners
Swank Park Avenue
Upper West Side
Wall Street Financial District
World News At A Glance Highlights Across Nations
Washington reports James A. Farley begins rounds to rally Democratic delegates for Roosevelt. Trenton notes Hauptmann case updates. Richmond items include a 25 cent car inspection fee bill and a county funding raise from 400 to 600 annually. Peery signs banking code reforms with embezzlement penalties. London reports Countess Haugwitz Reventlow improving. Tokyo leaders marked for assassination set to name new heads. Geneva Britain proposes oil embargo if League members agree. Berlin unveils first long distance television telephone service. Manchester Buck Ruxton pleads to wife murder and dismemberment charges.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Trenton
N. J
Hauptmann
Richmond
House
Senate Finance Committee
Peery
London
Countess Haugwitz- Reventlow
Barbara Hutton
Tokyo
Geneva
Great Britain
Italy
League
Berlin
Germany
Manchester
Eng
Buck Ruxton
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U.S
American Bar Association
Frank J. Hogan
William MecCracken
McCracken
Breckenridge
Fauver
Speieed
Scarcal
Saionji
Prince
Me Moling & Cather
Frederick, Md
Centra
FBI
Pas
Wise
Bias
Laguardia
General Assembly
For Relief Funds
G. H. Rudolph
Midtown
World News
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