Republican fund row fingers 1924 Teapot Dome fallout
Senate probes a 1924 Cook County GOP gift claim and Sinclair Liberty bonds. Fyfe testifies no contribution to the national party. Borah cites Old Guard silence as GOP leaders watch the Sinclair funds flap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County Republican Committee
Republican National Committee
Senate
Fred.w. Upham
Upham
Will H. Hays
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Senator Cutting
New Mexico
Goff
West Virginia
Borah
Sinclair
Guv. Brewster
Maine
C. A. Sorensen
Lincoln
Neb
Ernest Greuning
Portland
Ore
Weather Outlook Forecast Snow Then Rain Ahead
The weather bureau outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with possible snow in northern areas Monday morning. Rain is expected Thursday, followed by clearing and a cooler trend toward Saturday with temperatures below normal early in the week and warming thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Subkoff Heads to Belgian Congo via Antwerp
Alexander Subkoff, husband of Princess Victoria of Schaumberg Lippe, expelled from Germany, has travelled to Antwerp intending to sail for the Belgian Congo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brussels
Alexander Subkoff
Victoria of Schaumberg-Lippe
Germany
Antwerp
Belgian Congo
Banker Wounded In Pundit Fight Dies
Elmer Galtz age 36 cashier of the First National Bank died from wounds after being shot by robbers who escaped with 23500. Four persons gave blood transfusions in hopes of saving his life.
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Associated Press
Madison
Ill
Elmer
Galtz
Cahier
First National Bank
Soldiers Aid In Fighting a Fire
Soldiers from the army barracks helped city firemen control a blaze that destroyed two theatres and several stores. The estimated loss reached 500000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Army
Trees for Sale at Butler's Packing House
Apples pears peaches and cherries offered at Butler's Packing House. Trees sized 10 to 16 inches.
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Butler's
Building Increase Noted Since Fete Was Inaugurated
A Winchester finance committee reports strong fundraising for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival with residents urged to donate. Building permits in 1926 totaled 98 with costs $394 337 and in 1927 rose to 137 with costs $413 217, signaling economic growth driven by festival attendance. New princess appointments include Mrs Gwendolyn Johnson Estes of Bedford and Miss Virginia Wilson of Cape Charles.
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Eatlolace
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah
Virginia State Senate
Gwendolyn Johnson Estes
Bedford
Hunter Miller
Virginia Wilson
Cape Charles
Warden Arrests Youths Over Coils Theft
County game warden F W Pingley obtained warrants for Morris S Harrison and Samuel Heaney accusing them of stealing a set of coils from Pingleys automobile. He then arrested both youths and brought them before Justice Taverner for trial in the county magistrate court expected this afternoon.
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F. W. Pingley
Morris S. Harrison
Samuel Heaney
Warden Pingley
Pingley
Justice Taverner
Final Rites For James F. Stotke
The funeral for James F. Stotke was held at his home near Albin in this county at 2 p.m. Thursday after death on Tuesday. A large crowd attended to honor him. Floral tributes were numerous. The service was led by Rev. T. H. Daffin with assistance from Rev. George W. Stover and Rev. J. L. Neff. The Burnt Church choir sang Nearer My God To Thee and Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester.
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James F. Stotler
Albin
T. H. Daffin
Burnt (Presbyterian) Church
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
J. L. Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester
Jesus
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Bandits Disarm Guards Take 24000 From Bank Armored Car
Six men armed with sawed off shotguns robbed the Liberty Bank armored car in Buffalo disarming the driver and guard and escaping with $24 000. The incident occurred today as a city headlines note rental ads follow.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N.Y
Liberty Bank
Wanted two electricians on house and industrial wiring
Winchester Electric and Construction Company seeks two first class electricians for house and industrial wiring at 22 South Braddock Street. Apply in person or by letter with credentials. Position advertised in local chamber notices.
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WINCHESTER ELECTRIC & _ CONST. CO
S. Braddock St
Wealthy Detroit man abducted and freed over ransom
Detroit March 17 James E Hall wealthy beverage establishment operator was kidnapped yesterday by two men posing as officers and held for 10000 dollars. He was released at noon today after ransom payment arranged by James L Shumway a close friend who was said to be negotiating with abductors.
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Detroit
Mich
James E. Hall
Hall
James L. Shumway
James W. Hall
James I. Shumway
Shumway
Shuway
Market rally holds steady as heavy profit taking cools gains
New York trading sees profit taking limit some advances while the general list climbs with many new records. Volume remains high with 1 900 000 shares changing hands and totals showing the market lagged by about 20 minutes in the second hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Brown Farm Near Weverton Sold Near Shepherdstown
The John Brown farm in Washington county Maryland four miles northeast of Harpers Ferry has been sold by Joseph H Savage to Mr Simpson on the Ringgold farm near Shepherdstown. Simpson, who farmed the property for Savage, plans to keep the small brick farmhouse as it appeared when Brown and his men plotted the 1859 raid. Tourists visit the site each summer seeking its historic link to the Harpers Ferry episode.
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Washington County
Harpers Ferry
John Brown
Joseph H. Savage
Winchester
Mr. Simpson
Ringgold
Shepherdstown
Simpson
Mr. Savage
Brown
Folowers
Farmers See McCormick Deering Tractor Bargain
Farm advertisement notes McCormick Deering tractor offered at one third off price. Contact J Hook at 130 S Loudoun St Winchester Virginia for details and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Deering
Ie J. Hook
S. Loudoun
Winchester
Teacher Sues Mrs Henry for Assault in Public Road
Miss Edna Beasley a Rosenberger school teacher swore out a warrant against Mrs Lafe Henry for assault with a stick last Wednesday. Beasley says She punished Henry’s son for rule infractions and Henry Later confronted Beasley on her way from school. case set for county magistrate court next Tuesday at 4 30 p m.
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Edna Beasley
Rosenberger
Lafe Henry
Miss Beasley
Tavenner
Henry
Tly
Hindu Bride to Undergo Surgery Before Wedding
Miss Nancy Ann Miller slips into the Dhangar Caste ceremony at BAWAHA before marrying Tukoji Rao, former maharajah of Indore. She will travel to Europe for an appendicitis operation after the wedding. The event has transformed the city into a scene of romance and splendor.
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Associated Press
London
Bombay
Nancy Ann Miller
Tukoji Rao
Indore
Europe
Bawaha
India
Seattle
Wash
Colored Janitor Loses His Money
Tom Reind, an aged colored janitor at the Union Bank, lost $13 yesterday afternoon while en route to a loan association. He retraced his steps and found only the paper containing the money, not the cash, which had been taken by an unknown person.
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Tom Reind
The
Union Bank
Jamison Attends General Meeting of Aetna Agents
C. L. Jamison, local Aetna representative dubbed The Man Worth Knowing, traveled to Richmond this week for a Virginia and North Carolina agents meeting. The Aetna Companies emphasize these periodic meetings to build goodwill and educate agents to better serve policyholders nationwide.
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C. L. Jamison
Aetna
Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
Merchants Form Association For Mutual Benefit In Winchester
One hundred merchants met at the George Washington Hotel to form The Business Men's Association of Winchester and Frederick County. Officers elected include Louis L. Baker president and Andrew Bell secretary. a 14 member board of directors was chosen with Capt L I Cooper and others representing various businesses. The group plans to meet March 19 and aims to relieve the Chamber of Commerce of certain tasks.
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Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Association
Merchants Credit Association
Business Men's Association of
Frederick County
Louis L. Baker
Charles W. Ramsburg
Andrew Bell
C. P. McVicar
Capt
L. I. Cooper
C. M. Ramsburg
Chris R. Grubb
H. L. Riley
L. F. Baker
J. Marion Orndorff
Henry Moling, Jr
Rhodes Huntsberry
R M. Swimley
Paul Beck
L. R. Smith
A. H. Jackson
E. J. Snapp
Ralph Fansler
Ralph Rosenberger
Myer Hamburger
W. A. Buncutter
Capt. Lewis F. Cooper
Hoyt L. Riley
L. m. Smith
C. R. Grubbs
Collision damages U S S Colorado in San Pedro harbor
The coastwise ship Ruth Alexander collided with the United States ship Colorado just inside the harbor breakwater last night. The bow liner was damaged and a ten foot hole ripped in the armor above the water line. No casualties were reported as Ruth Alexander left the harbor while Colorado returned from battle practice.
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Associated Press
San Pedro
Cal
Ruth Alexander
Colorado
Business Failures In The United States Week Totals
New York March 17 reports show 476 commercial failures in the past week per R G Dun and Company, rising from 519 the prior week and 420 a year ago. The figures reflect widespread enterprise strain across industries.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
R. G. Dun and Company
House approves 274 million naval build bill to Senate
The House passed a 274 million dollar warship construction program sending it to the Senate by a 287 to 67 vote. It calls for 15 cruisers of 10 000 tons and one aircraft carrier of 18 800 tons, with eight ships to be built in government yards and a provision urging another international naval arms conference. An amendment to push that conference passed 115 to 102. final vote was postponed after parliamentary moves.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Apublican
Kansas
Blanton
Texas
Dallinger
Massachusetts
Navy Yards
Congress
Daltinger
Demands Vote In House On Report About Radio Bill
Washington March 17 The Senate and House conferees on the radio bill ended negotiations with House Democrats announcing they would demand a vote on the compromise over the zone power and wavelength allocations. Davis of Tennessee and Bland of Virginia opposed the compromise within the House. If approved the bill would extend the life of the radio commission for one year and go to the Senate for ratification.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Davis
Tennessee
Bland
Virginia
Radio Commission
Skidding Car Halts Overriver On Berry’s Ferry Bridge
A Cadillac owned by K R Hoover of Washington struck the east end stone abutment of Berry’s Ferry Bridge over the Shenandoah last night. The impact tore ten feet of the abutment and left the car hanging over the brink until occupants crawled to safety. A George Washington Garage wrecking truck pulled the vehicle back to the road for repairs. bridge was icy and slippery.
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Kr. Hoover
Washington
Berry's Ferry
Shenandoah River
George Washington
New Hayes Power Sprayer on Display at Ford Engine
A New Hayes Power Sprayer with Ford engine is on display with new prices announced. Interested buyers can call 840 GLAIZE in HURST for details.
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Hayes
Glaize & , Hurst
Wanted Clerkship or Store Management Position
Classified notice seeking a clerkship or store management role. Contact Star for details and potential employer reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Star
Slemp Favored Norfolk Man for Virginia G O P Chair
Three other candidates linger as C Bascom Slemp is said to back a Norfolk man for the Virginia GOP state chair, aiming to unite the party to defeat Deal next year. Delegates at large from Virginia to the Kansas City convention appear likely to go uninstructed, with Slemp and Hoover influence shaping the race amid district tensions.
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Star
Roanoke
Virginia
C. Bascom’ Slemp
Joseph L. Cropper
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Duncan Curry
Statinston
Henry Crockett
R. H.angell
Reorganized State Centre Committee
Slemp
Norfolk
Kansas City
Vention
Herbert Hoover
Lowden
Ilinois
Hoover
Ors
Washington
Lkely
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Three Boys Die From Blast In Dod Bridge County
Three boys were killed and another was fatally injured when a roadside can exploded. Gaylord Clark 14 Howard Doak 12 and Harry Williams 16 all of West Union West Virginia died. Dancie Doak 14 was seriously injured and likely to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
Dodbridge County
Gaylord Clark
Howard Doak
Harry Williams
West Union
Dancie Doak
Schumann Heink Ill Cancels All Song Engagements
Mme Er nestine Schumann Heink has returned to New York with a cold and will not sing for several days. Manager George Engles announced the cancellation of a Thursday engagement and a radio broadcast. Lucretia Borl will replace her at the microphone.
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Associated Press
New York
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
George Engles
Mme. Schumann-Hetvik
Rolling Green
Lucretia Borl
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Silom
G.O.P. Committee OF Grigago
Harmony Chairman
Subkoff
James F. Stotke
Buffalo Bandits
Braddock Inn
Braddock
Tip-T
Weverton
Joseph Savage
Mr. Jamison
Merchants Form Association For
U. S. S. Colorado
Paul Boomed
G.O.P
Magic City
C. B. Slemp
Deal
Schumann-Heink
Winchester Steam Laundry
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