Woman and Black Man Die In Sussex County Mob Event
A midnight assault near Waverly left a 20 year old married woman critically wounded and a black man dead. A mob formed after the attacker, described as about 25, five foot ten, fled toward a vacant lot where the body was later hanged on a pyre. Sheriff Farrin faced a violent crowd while officers hunted for the suspect, with a pistol from the victim later recovered. The case prompted a coroner's inquest planning and ongoing manhunt.
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Frank
Sherif
B. Farrin
Norfolk
Waverly
Commonwealth
Athomas A. Cowardson
Farrin
Peelin
G van Wigh
Ming
Fire alarm and blaze tear through Fairview home
Siren Gav First Alarm Today as a fire at a Fairview neighborhood home gutted the bedroom. Mrs Clow escaped with her infant while neighbors alerted the crowd. Firefighters contained the blaze using chemicals after origin from an overheated woodstove set a large hamper basket and carpet alight. The alarm marked the new fire system by Friendship Fire Co and drew townwide attention.
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Fairview
Market opens strong then slips on profit taking
The Associated Press reports New York stock prices opened with active short covering but soon faced renewed selling pressure on pivotal industries and other strength. Heavy profit taking in pan American issues erased early gains and led to a heavy closing after about 800 000 shares were traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Grower’s Apple and Peach Trees at Inwood Farm
G F Hetzer of Hills Absort Maryland will visit the Commercial Hotel on Saturday March 21 to offer reasonable prices on apple and peach trees. After that date inquiries should be written to Williamsport.
T. W. Russell With Pianos and Phonographs Planos
T W Russell handles Moller Chickering Steinway Planos and Brunswick phonographs from Box 200 Winchester Valpit detailing available models and brands for sale or display.
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M. M. Moller
Chickering
Steinway Planos
Brunswick
Box
Winchester
Valpit
Star Touring Cars for Sale at Cost in 1924 Offer
Star Cars available from Winchester Hudson Co. Two new Star Tourings, 1924 model, offered at cost. Sale promotes immediate purchase with no added profit. Located with shipping or pickup options as stated by dealer.
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Sip Tf
Winchester Hudson Co
FOR MEN Z Store Room at 3810 Go Main St
Brief notice stating a store room labeled FOR MEN Z at 3810 Go Main St Nowlip ap a nt. Readable fragments indicate a location and unit designation with no clear event or date.
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Nowlip
Wealthy Norfolk businessman Frankfurt dies after long illness
IMR Frankfurt a Norfolk Virginia diamond merchant dies after a long paralysis driven illness. He follows his wife in death after months of stroke and illness. He leaves a daughter Mrs Nathan Sternberg. He was a pioneer of Norfolk business and had resided in the city for 45 years. Interment planned after preparation at Kurtz's undertaking establishment. The family also includes a brother Louise Frankfurt of Washington DC.
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Vaesge
Frankfurt
Norfolk
Ndt
Nathan Sternberg
West
Cork Street
McPrice
Burdal
Kurtz
Ank Kurt
Moses Frankfurt
Germany
Min” Gernberg
Bay
Er B
Berryville
Sternberg
North Main Street
Radio Eyes for Gunnery Off West Virginia Off San Pedro
Two Navy planes from the battleship West Virginia used radio contacts to spot long range gunfire during target practice off San Pedro California in January. The director of naval communication Capt Ridley McLean reports two way links with planes throughout firing and real time range corrections after each 16 inch salvo. Similar spotting success was achieved with the battleships Colorado and Pennsylvania.
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Washington
West Virginia
San Pedro
Cal
Ridley McLean
Naval Communication
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Central flat rent ad offers cheap rates
Classified brief advertises centrally located all flat rentals with a 10 percent discount offer. Mentions Clif fort street and a pricing note of $21 with 1p-11-cl-tf. Also references read Moling and al Spring Coats and Dress ad on the 7th page.
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Cliffort Street
Moling. & al
New Record For Display Advertising This Season
The Star reports a new display advertising record for the season with about 73 500 lines appearing this week mainly from local firms. Front page reading notices totaled 191 lines and 1 490 words of classified ads were counted separately. To handle the surge, The Star issued ten to twelve papers on several days of the week. Bonafide net circulation averaged about 4 055 copies daily. gross circulation exceeded 4 500 copies daily.
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Star
the Star
Moss and Company Push Gas Stock Buyout in Winchester
A meeting at the Hotel discussed gas stock buyouts with Moss and Company proposing a ten year dividend promise. officials urged stockholders to sell to improve service and fund a new plant. Secretary Ryan admitted misstatements but urged honest action for community interests. R Gray Williams thanked officers and directors for their service, unanimously supported.
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Winchester
Adders
Messrs
W. E. Moss
Ryan
R. Gray Williams
H. B. McCormac
Milder Week Forecast With Scattered Rains
Weather bureau forecasts a week starting Monday for North and Middle Atlantic States mostly fair with unsettled period and scattered showers midweek and again toward the end. Temperatures near normal or above average for most of the week.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Rev Dr F Wfaden Narrowly Escapes Injury
The Rev Dr F T McFaden pastor of the Presbyterian Church was slightly hurt yesterday afternoon when a broken lens or a small stone from a work blast in Fairfax Lane near the Hand Library struck near his left eye. He received prompt medical care and is not believed to be seriously injured. Authorities say the blasting was part of city work and a warning may have been given.
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F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Failane
Hand
Ibrary
McFaden
Lee
North Braddock Street
Dr. Or
Aes
McFaden Ao
Empire Tonight Promises New Comedy and Pathe News
A two reel comedy and a Patheews reel join the Empire program tonight. The Lighthouse By The Sea runs at the Rialto Theatre in Washington this week. Benny Leonard and Aesop’s Fables feature on today’s schedule. vaudeville sketches held at four and eight thirty. Mr McDonough headlines a local sketch with Schreiber Sitney and Rosalie Benchoff aiding. material includes songs from The Music Box Revue and No No Nanette.
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Patheews
William McDonough
New York City
McDonough
Massanutten Academy
Frederick Schreiber
Chas, Sitney
Academy
Rosalie Benchoff
Howard Benchoff
Woodstock, Va
The
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Massanutten
Mr. McDonough
Music Box
Nanette
Christ Episcopal Church Services On Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 10 a m and morning prayer with sermon on The Gifts of the Spirit at 11 a m. Evening prayer and sermon on Aper siella Foundation at 7 30 p m. Peoples picture service at the theatre at 3 30 and 9 p m. Services also at Stephens City at 9 a m.
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Aper Siella Foundaton
Re Theatre
Stephens City
Winchester Masonic Lodge to Attend Funeral of Dr Stickley
Members of Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 A F and A M will meet at 130 Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of Dr H M Stickley at Stephens City at 230. Members with cars are asked to bring them.
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Winchester
Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
8. M. Stickley
Stephens City
Salvation Army Sunday Services Listing
Commandant Mars of the Salvation Army announces Sunday services Sabbath schools at 5 50 p m Y P L at 7 p m prayer meeting at 8 p m all are welcome at the church and hall services in the area are open to the public
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Mars
The
Salvation Army
Loss of Life In Great Tornado Still Goes Up
Funerals for Victims of Coun try's Most Terrible Storm Are Held. In Devastated Regions of Five States Affected. Wheat for May delivery goes down to 1.51 as market fluctuates daily amid government actions and European shipments. corn and oats respond, hog provisions rise. Deaths from the storm reach 822 with continuing tallies.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture
Europe
Tornado Toll Rising Across States From Illinois to Kentucky
A Chicago report details a devastating tornado with 6652 dead and 2110 injured in Illinois and similar casualties across Indiana Tennessee Kentucky and other areas. Towns like Murphysboro West Frankfort and Griffin suffer heavy losses as money and supplies pour in nationwide. Surgeons volunteer aid is declined as the disaster zone stabilizes and rescue crews continue clearing debris.
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Chicago
Indiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Aeaart
West Frankfort
Murpheysboro
Griffin
Ind
DeBot
Parish
United States
Springfield
Peoria
Biopsies
Decatur
Rawlings
State Department of Health
Whst
Frankfurt
Case Against Boys Deferred Indefinitely At Whitacre Mill
Spectators crowded the Whitacre mill area as Casey Hawse and Lowell Bran face assault charges over the February 13 incident. Roy McKee remains hospitalized with a fractured leg after a fall from a mill porch during a skylarking chase among youths. Judge Tavenner paused the trial until McKee can attend court, citing uncertainty about his recovery.
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Soar Cf
Aton
Starts Probe Into Grain Price Drop
Dr. J. W. Z. Duvel, supervisor of grain futures trading in Chicago, said his office would thoroughly check confidential market reports for the recent fluctuations. Leads will be followed, and records from traders will be reviewed. Some complaints indicate possible manipulations, others do not. It may take ten days or more to determine the cause, with facts made public when assembled. Officials proceed with an open mind.
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Chicago
J. W. Z. Duvel
Washington
Miss Florence Robinson to Stay with Miss Corkey in Providence
Miss Florence Robinson, former principal of John Kerr School, arrived today to visit Miss Besse Corkey at her home on South Washington Street. Also noted is a brief mention of Providence, R. I. loss and sadness in the context of local school news.
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Florence Robinson
John Kerr School
Besse Corkey
South Washington Street
Sad
Elementia. Com
Providence, R. I
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Spall
T. W. Russell With
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Star Cars
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Moss
DR Wfaden
Works
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le Theatre
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