Jersey Woman Drowns on Steamer California Trip
Mrs. Jessie Glen Schultze of Ventnor New Jersey died when she fell from a crowded gangplank as the tourist steamer California prepared to sail amid Japan's earthquake damage. Six other Americans were reported injured and debris from Mineyama and nearby villages caused widespread fears of casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Glen Schultze
Ventnor
Atlantic City
California
Hochi Shimbun
Kyoto
Mineyama
Osaka
Kobe
New Jersey
Glasgow
Scotland
Glen Schultze
Clark
N J
N.J, March S
Japan
Herberts. Schultze
Phillipsburg
Plain and Simple Funeral Rites For Mr Wall
The funeral of the late W. Taylor Wall, longtime Winchester resident, was held at 11 oclock this morning from his North Cameron street home. The service, conducted by Rev. Murray D. Mitchell, was plain and simple, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included William T Barr, R Frank Barr, Frank Sprint, Ashby Sprint, Dr. George H Heist, and Scott Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Taylor Wall
Winchester
North
Cameron Street
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
William T
R. Frank Barr
Frank and
Ashby Sprint
George H. Heist
Scott Grant
President Coolidge to spend summer in agricultural West
March 8 report says President Coolidge will set up a summer White House somewhere between the Alleghanies and Rockies likely in a farming state not far from Washington. He seeks personal rest and farm-country observation amid White House unease with farm bloc. No 1928 pledge expected soon.
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White House
West
Rockies
Washington
New England
Congress
McNary-Haugen
Othish
Fairfax Officers Question Boersig Over Chilling Fairfax County Murder
Fairfax officers including Prosecuting Attorney W M Farr and the Fairfax Police Chief visited Winchester to interview Louis Boersig at the local jail. The man, held for the murder of Lartha Ridgeway and assaulting her sister and mother, denies knowledge of the crime as police plan further questioning.
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W.M. Farr
Fairfax County
Fairfax
Winchester
Pannett
Louis Bo¢raig
Lartha Ridge Way
George Ridgeway
Boersig
Cpinesttioe
Inrederick County
Farr
Innocense
Deep Spiritual Consciousness Shown At Highland Church
The Rev. A. B. Mann of Thomas West Virginia preaches for Rev Joseph Y at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Last night he spoke on The Lost Christ to a large crowd. The meeting, which began last week, shows strong devotion with one reconsecration. Mann continues preaching each evening this week at 7 30 starting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Mann
Thomas
Joseph Y
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Christ
Mann
Handley School Band Concert Promises A Varied Program
The Handley School Auditorium hosts the Handley School Band and Girls Glee Club for a recital titled most pretentious to be undertaken. The program features orchestral marches overtures songs and solos including The Ambassador Poet and Peasant and Southern Melodies, with Jenny Lind Hockman solo, plus a descriptive Jericho piece and a hunting scene. Tickets sell for 50 cents adults and 25 cents pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Tee Hanley Beko
Zamecnik
FF. von Suppe
Keler- Bela
Berceuse
Jocelyn, Godard
Jenny Lind Hockman
A S. Bowman
Chevalier Breton
A. Hernan
New Colonial
R. B. Hall
Jerico
Maillochand
Bennet
Harlow
Ivan Jackson
P. Bucalossi
Dalbey
Nc-4
Star
Mrs Caldwell Dies At Home Near Kernstown
Mrs Eugenia A Caldwell widow of L F Caldwell died at her Kernstown home this morning about 9 from complications. Born 1849 in Milton Pennsylvania she moved to Winchester in 1875 and joined the Presbyterian Church. Survived by sons Clinger and William Caldwell funeral Thursday 8 pm from the house, burial in Milton PA. Rev T H Daffin and Rev Dr F T McFaden to officiate.
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Eugenia A. Caldwell
Kernstown
Presbyterian Church
Clinger
Clinger Caldwell
William Caldwell
T. H. Daffin
Kernstown Presbyterian Church
F. T. McFaden
Winchester Church
Miss Capper Injured in Auto Collision Near Handley School
Miss Anita Capper daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Capper of East Bos cawen street was cut near the eye and on the knee yesterday afternoon when she collided with Harry K Russell's automobile on her way home from Handley School. Dr A D Henkel attended and she was reported somewhat improved today. Mr Russell stopped his car shortly after the crash and assisted Miss Capper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Capper
Bruce Capper
East Boscawen Street
Harry K. Russell
Handley School
A. D. Henkel
Russell
Miss Capper
Point Is Won By Sinclair's Attorney
Counsel for Harry F. Sinclair blocked former Senator A B Adams of Colorado from making a statement to the court in the Senate contempt trial after the jury had been excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
A. B. Adams
Colorado
Japan Quake Causes Heavy Losses in Kyoto Osaka
An official report lists two thousand dead from yesterday's quake in western Japan with Kyoto and Osaka areas hit hardest. Officials say the disaster is the worst since 1854 with widespread damage and casualties across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Associated Press
Kyoto
Osaka
Shenandoah Valley Inc To Hold Annual Meeting In April
Shenandoah Valley Inc plans its annual meeting in April with nationally known speakers including a possible appearance by Governor Gore. The event aims to attract over 500 attendees from across Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia, with directors to be elected and headquarters location decided for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Coe
Gore
West Virginia
Enandoahy, Inc
Virginia
Marnsburg
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Chambers of Commerce
Butcher Confesses to Killing Eve Hummel in Allentown
In Allentown on March 8, Bethlehem butcher W S Fuenfstueck confessed to police that he shot and killed 25 year old Eve lyn Hummel after learning she would not continue their friendship. He was arrested at his home and a loaded pistol was found on hot coals in the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Allentown
Fuenfstueck
Bethlehem
Evelyn Hummel
Miss Hummel
Buckalew
Civic League Plants Tree for Arbor Day at Handley
The Woman's Civic League will plant a tree on Handley High School grounds at 9 am Friday in observance of Arbor Day. Virginia Governor proclaims March 11 as Arbor Day and Handley students will sing. Prof Legge and Prof Schneiderhan will speak. weather may move events to the school auditorium. The public is invited.
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Woman’s Civic League
Handley High School
Virginia
Handley
Legge
Lupton School of Horticulture
F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester Field Laboratory
Firemen's Welfare Association Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 7 30 in Friendship Hall. Each member urged to be present. W. Lee Fisher. Secty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Hall
W. Lee Fisher
Revolver Shots Spark Midnight Fear Over Boersig Case
Revolver shots echoed around the southeast town area shortly after midnight raising alarm that a mob from Fairfax County might storm the jail to seize Louis Boersig, the suspect in the Loretta Ridgeway murder case. Police investigated as drivers fled and witnesses reported a car firing from South Kent Street.
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Fairfax County
Louis Boersig
Loretta Ridgeway
George Ridgeway
Panett
South Kent Street
East Cork Street
John Kerr School
Kerr School
Cameron Street
Ridgeway
Alexandria
Tively
Boersig
Winchester
R. Y. Conrad Post Memorial On Death Of Captain Gray
The Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion reports the death of Captain Kert L. Gray on Friday night March 2, 1927. Winchester mourns a citizen whose public service and inspirational energy aided progressive causes and community spirit. The post joins others in sympathy and will publish a memorial in the minutes, send copies to Gray’s family and in the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Kert L. Gray
Gray
Winchester
Atvera
Captain Gray
Realty Broker Found Dead in Gas-Filled Room
Jacksonville real estate figure Herndon C. Lerew aged 65 was found dead in a gas filled office this morning. County Detective Fre Ki. said he left notes saying he had been a failure and had lost some of his wife's money in business.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Herndon C. Lerew
Fre Ki
King
Auto Parts Corp Offers Low Price Card
A promotional card lists 30 items at 3 percent with a $6.95 price and 30 items at 8 percent over-size with a $7.95 price. The ad wonders at the “wonderful prices” from Auto Parts Corp on Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Parts Corp
Market St
Miller Is Sentenced to 18 Months and Fined 5000 Dollars
Thomas W. Miller former alien property custodian was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States. He received 18 months in federal prison at Atlanta and a $5000 fine. Judge John C. Knox imposed sentence in a closed federal office. Miller and his wife then headed home to Wilmington, Delaware.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas W. Miller
United States
Atlanta
John C. Knox
Knox
Federal
Miller
Aaron Sapiro
Od Ag
Wilmington
John T. King
Connecticut
Jess W. Smith
Daugherty
Washington
American Metal Company
Stephens City 10 Get Larger School Annex Plan
Frederick County supervisors approve borrowing 8000 from the literary fund to add a high school annex in Stephens City due to crowded classrooms. The move follows use of basement and upper floors of local buildings for overflow classes. A street widening plan for Loudoun Street is also approved. M L Lockhart reelected county roads superintendent with salary increase to 1800 effective March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Literary Fund
Stephens City
E Niet Poytery Ee Eng
Peoples Bank
Bank
Yancey
Beverley Wright Improves Sits Up After Accident
Alfred Henkel reports a long distance call from Washington hospital stating Beverley Wright of this city has improved after a serious accident en route to the Capital. Wright was able to sit up in the sun parlor for about ten minutes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Henkel
Sttenson
Washington Hospital
Beverley Wright
Mir. Wright
To Start Work On Harding Memorial
Marion Ohio officials announce construction on the $800000 Warren G Harding memorial will begin within three weeks. Excavation work is nearing completion as the Harding Memorial Association moves forward with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Harding Memorial Association
United States Certificates Indebtedness Redemption
Shenandoah Valley National Bank as United States Depository announces a partial redemption of United States Certificates Indebtedness series B dated March 15 1923 due March 15 1927. The bank will redeem stated principal with interest at maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
United States Depository
Progress Pageant Chief Feature of Apple Bloom Fete
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will stage the Pageant of Progress in late April or as a major spectacle. John B. Rogers Producing Co of Ohio will mount the production with hundreds of performers and elaborate costuming. The pageant celebrates the growth of Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, tracing arts science and national progress through dramatized episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rogers
Ohio
Chester
Vais
Shenandoah
En el Leon
Rogers Canpeny
Hall
United States
Conan
Rogers Company
Van Arnan Minstrel At Colonial Tonist Greet Town
Van Arnam s Minstrels arrived early today and staged a creditable street parade. Tickets are on sale at the theatre lobby box office for tonight s performance at 8 30 with popular prices. The all white troupe features well known comedians and song hits and plans next week s Patrick s Day attractions. Reed and Prentis Reports copies available from Miss Salome Crisman at T Russell Cather s office.
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van Arnam
The
Empire
Tv Two
Reed and Prentis
Salome Crisman
T. Russell Cather
Bob
Seven room brick residence to be sold Saturday
An attractive seven room brick residence of the late Silas J. Jayers at 628 Avenue will be sold Saturday in front of the house. The sale will feature a clean title and clear terms. Sco gale bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas’ J
Jayers
Avenue
Sco ‘Gale Bills
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MR. Coolidge
Boersig I
Glee Club
Club
Pirate Dreams
Huertor
Primrose
Pinsu
Point
Sinclair
Shen. V
Civic League
Firemens Welfare Association Meeting
R. Y. Conrad Post
Winchester Steam Laundry
Beverley
Wright
Progress
Apple Bloom
John T. Hall
Rogers: Producing Company
Stellar Attraction
van Arnan
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