15 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1928
Page
1
A light yellow plane was spotted off the coast of Maine amid mist, with observers reporting the aircraft and its path as it moved along the shoreline. Witnesses described waving hands from passengers through hazy air as the craft disappeared into the fog.
Los Angeles chief engineer William Mulholland announces after scene study that above dam landslides broke the concrete, sending earth into the reservoir and collapsing the buttress. Geologists review Mulholland’s major earth movement theory while coroner probes faulty construction and prior leaks. Recovery of victims proceeds amid silt-filled search.
Reports from Biddeford Pool and New York describe unconfirmed sightings of the Endeavour with Captain Walter Hinchliffe and Hon. Elsie Mackay. Authorities and observers flag fading hope as fuel may have run out and searches intensify across Ireland, England, and North America.
A two story stucco exterior sleeping quarters building at the War department remount station near Front Royal Warren county Virginia was destroyed by fire between six and seven last evening. Nelson Haines driving a truck reported seeing the blaze and noted the flames engulfed the entire structure. Officials estimated the loss around 30000 dollars with cause undetermined.
A statewide search for 14 year old Dorothy Campbell and Walter C. Weiland spread to Pittsburgh after the girl left her Baltimore school yesterday. Police treat the case as an elopement given their frequent meetings and the girl’s family history.
A Telegraph Journal correspondent from Moncton reports a low flying monoplane seen at 1.05 am Wednesday near Anagance. The craft traveled from the coast toward the north, initially resembling a rainbow before red and white lights on either side became clear.
A midnight blaze in Gore Frederick County destroys the Davis Johnson flour mill, McIntyre store, a garage, and the Parish warehouse, totaling about 20000 with insurance covering just over half. The Friendship Fire Company from Winchester aided, laying hose to Town Creek and saving the Natwig lumber yard crews from total loss.
Mayor J F Ward appeals to Winchester Common Council to restore funding for the police telephone system. He notes annual cost around 423 dollars and argues the service saves life and property, warning that scrapping it harms efficiency and wastes prior expenditure. Continued on Page Eight.
A Winchester Berryville Blue Mont bus service schedule has been altered from a pm to a.m. departure. The change impacts travelers using the line leaving the station at the adjusted early morning time.
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market advertises fresh produce with prices: cabbage 6¢ per lb, extra fancy peas 14¢ per lb, lettuce 10¢ each, spinach 10¢ per lb, cucumbers 2¢ each, mushrooms 60¢ per lb, grapefruit 6 for 26¢, sweet Florida oranges 29¢ per dozen, old cabbage 2¢ per lb, bananas 15¢ and 20¢ per lb. They boast a full line of fruits and vegetables at all times.
An item titled Stop and see the New Hanley Eelits appears in Hodgson and Brown listings dated March 14. It notes a local engagement or feature event with the troupe name New Hanley Eelits highlighted for readers.
Report notes goods and contents valued at four thousand dollars loss three thousand on a warehouse and three hundred on a garage with overall figures cited. Origin of the firm is unclear. The item appears to be continued on another page.
The Shenandoah National Park project advances as the General Assembly approves a one million dollar appropriation. The funds depend on local pledge payments, with legal action possible to collect delinquent amounts. Shirley Carter urges Winchester and Frederick County residents to pay promptly to ensure rapid land purchases.
The Tom Thumb Wedding will be repeated Friday night at 8 40 P M by request at the First Baptist Church. Admission 10 and 14 cents. Public invited.
Farmers urged to inspect a McCormick Deering tractor offered at one third the price before purchase. I J Hook advertises at 308 Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia with contact details and date notation.
A brief ad lists trees for sale including apples pears peaches and cherry. The fragment mentions Butler's backing house with a date like 3 10 1p 6t suggesting a catalog or sale reference.
Virginia bred Gay Fashion a chestnut mare owned by Capt. Ewart Johnston of Clarke County has been selected by General MacArthur led committee to represent the United States at the Amsterdam Olympic Games. The horse has earned blue ribbons in Virginia and the national capital area and was chosen for breeding and performance.
Seabright was struck by a truck yesterday around 6 pm while crossing Valley avenue near Patton's store. The driver fled the scene. Seabright suffered cuts bruises and possible internal injuries but is recovering, оставить his home at 121 Millwood avenue.
In New York on March 15, General Motors again led the market advance amid renewed speculation. Many specialties rose up to 8 points as investors pressed against short interests while rails climbed to new yearly highs and call money held at 4¼ percent.
For sale listing offers 23 head yearling weaners 1650 pounds or more with good futures. Pick of 80 kd at 20.00 each. Contact Rumsey Smith Hanging Rock West Virginia. Also Winchester Steam Laundry advertises washing, cleaning, and pressing services and a phone number. Wanted two electricians for house and industrial wiring, first class applicants only.
Miss Marie Johnson of Goochland and Miss Virginia Tabb of Richmond were named by senators as princesses for a state festival. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce pledges cooperation as the band offers performances, with Lieutenant Benter credited for prior support. A gift invitation goes to Miss Anna Jackson Preston of North Carolina to serve as southern sponsor for the Confederate Veterans reunion.
Two armed men robbed a Baltimore jeweler on Monument Street selecting about 100 diamond rings from an opened safe. One man covered the jeweler with a pistol while the other picked rings and both fled without raising an alarm.
Pat Dunn brings five Virginians to Apollo Hall Martinsburg West Virginia for a big crowd from Winchester urged by Winchester Electric Construction Co of 22 South Braddock to attend the event.
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