Onyder Crime Report Recited by Ray with Cold Tone
Ray recites details of an Onyder crime in a detached manner. Lover illustrates the deadly blows, presenting a stark account of events and emotions.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
1
Gray testifies in Snyder murder case amid courtroom crush
Henry Judd Gray faced cross examination as crowds pressed to hear the sordid love tied to the Snyder murder. He described beating Albert Snyder, chloroforming him, and hiding the sash weight, then testified about disguises, poisoning items, and his dazed journey to Syracuse before recanting none of the key facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Queens
County Court House
N. Y
Henry Judd Gray
Ruth Snyder
Albert Snyder
Gray
Snyder
Haddon
Haddon Gray
Queens County Court House
Henry Judd
Timely Spraying to Boost Apple Yields in 1927
Pathologist F J Schneiderhan reports southern Pennsylvania frost damage eased in key apple areas and predicts a near two thirds crop of last year. He urges timely petal fall spraying and strict adherence to recommended sprays to control insects and diseases and maximize profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester Field Laboratory
Pennsylvania
Dr. Hough
the Star
Rooms Arranged for Maryland University Glee Club
Secretary Bell of the Chamber of Commerce has secured 15 rooms for 30 Maryland University Glee Club members who will sing at the Empire Theatre tomorrow night to aid Mississippi river flood victims. Two members will share a room Friday night. many citizens offered rooms free of charge to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Maryland University Glee Club
Empire Theatre
Wedding Dinner for the Fletchers in Good West Virginia
A May 1 wedding dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fletcher was hosted at the bride’s home in Good. Numerous relatives from Whitacre Berkeley Springs and Good attended, gifting linen glass and silver. Guests wished the couple a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good
W. Va
Roy Fletcher
F. J. Gardner
James
Jessie
Marvin
Mildred
Hazel
Virginia
Harry Sargeant
Maggie
Foster
William
Whitacre
Charles Webster
Gladys
Basil, Jr
Berkeley Springs
Harry Gardner
Pauline
E. C. Bageant
Paul
Hilda
Naomi
Myra
Ray
Holmes Fletcher
Helen
Fred Whitacre
May Fletcher
Charles Sargeant
Walter
J. J. Bageant
Friendship Fire C Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting tonight at 8 o clock followed by a banquet. Attendance requested. Fred W. Forney signs official notice from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Forney
British note 5 aimed mainly at oversea debtors
A Downing Street official said Britain's war debt note to the United States targets continental debtors and corrects Mellon’s statements to Hibben. London asserts the note avoids domestic US controversy and aims to counter misrepresentations seen as threatening European creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Downing Street
Associated Press Today
Great Britain
United States
Mellon
Apple Festival Movies At Empire Tomorrow And Saturday
Empire Theatre in Winchester screens Apple Blossom Festival scenes from Wm Fox and Universal. Tomorrow features matinee for school children at 3 PM followed by Rex the King of wild horses in The Devil Morse at 3:30 and festival clips till 5. Friday and Saturday repeat the program with a Maryland Glee Club benefit at 8 PM for Mississippi Valley Flood relief. prices 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fox
Universal Studios
Winchester
Empire Theatre
Rex
King of
Devil Morse
Maryland Glee Club
the Empire
Mississippi Valley
Regular Monthly Meeting Notice for Sarah Zane Fire Co
The Sarah Zane Fire Company calls a regular monthly meeting for Friday May 6 at 8 pm. All members requested to be present. W. Lee Fisher secretary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
W. Lee Fisher
Lace Curtains and Rugs Laundried at Winchester Seam Laundry
Lace curtains and rugs can be laundered at Winchester Seam Laundry. Contact 28 for service details and pickup options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Miss Louise Bishop Dies After Stroke at Niece’s Home
Miss Louise M. Bishop longtime Washington public school teacher dies at 8:45 p.m. at her niece Mrs. Frank Kiger's home near Grimes Frederick County age 77. Survived by brother Charles H. Bishop and several nieces and nephews including Gilbert Edwin Bishop Alma Buck Phoebe Holloway Alma Thorpe and Louise Kiger. Funeral to be held in Washington at a Presbyterian church after services in Stephen son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Bishop
Washington
D. C
Frank Kiger
Grimes
Frederick County
Miss Bishop
Kiger
Henry
Marie Bishop
Bittinger
Presbyterian Church
Baltimore and Ohio
Stephenson
Lee Jackson Road Closed Near Shenandoah for Construction
Route 36 between Winchester and Washington is closed at the Shenandoah river for a half mile of new road from the east bank to the Blue Ridge foothills. Detour routes via Berryville and Frederick or Leesburg are posted. Contractors expect completion by late June if traffic is kept off the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Washington
Shenandoah River
Blue Ridge Mountains
State Highway Commission
Cameron and
Gerrard
Berryville
Frederick
Leesburg
Berrys Ferry Bridge
Resistance Fails To Halt General Market Advance
Speculators for the market pushed prices higher amid crowded short interest, with resistance in some issues failing to stop the overall advance. Gains of 1 to 3 points appeared across many stocks as call money stayed at 4 percent and the market closed firm. Total volume neared 2,100,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Voters must settle back poll taxes by May 7th
Taxpayers desiring to vote in November must have their 1926 poll tax paid by May 7 1927 and also unsettled 1924 and 1925 poll taxes. Frederick County Treasurer Robert S Smith and Winchester City Treasurer William T Barr announce the requirement and deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Smith
Treas
Frederick Co
Davis Grocery Promotes Fresh Trout and Herring Specials
Fresh trout and herring featured at Davis Grocery with accompanying butters and croakers. Readable fragments indicate promotional pricing or selection focusing on seafood varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Grocery
Local Canadians honored at Kiwanis luncheon
Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting at the George Washington Hotel with Vice-President J A Richard presiding in the absence of Judge Philip Williams The program marked Canadian Week and featured Charlie Freed speaking on Canada and Her Allied Countries A committee was formed to solicit flood relief funds for the Red Cross Handley High School graduates will be entertained May 18 and special guests included Hon William G Calder former New York Senator plus several invited Canadians and spouses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
George Washington
J. A. Richard
Philip Williams
Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
Kiwanian
Charlie Freed
Canada
I. N. Gooa Sobairenalit Myer-Stuarvarger
Dave Hawthorne
Red Cross
T. Russell Cather
Handley High School
Garland Spillman
William G. Calder
New York
GC. _B. Harlee
Lawrence Hollis
Handley Field
T. W. Mathews
E. E. Walker
Ardrey Sparling
Helen G Aitken
Ethel M. Thompson
Mary M. Gordon
Reports From Boothe Bedside Enlivens Roanoke
Walter L. Boothe's condition improved near noon today described as better the best morning in a week. Earlier reports were discouraging with paralysis from the neck down and artificial respiration keeping him alive in Roanoke hospital for over two weeks while doctors note increased arm flexion and rising breathing rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Walter L. Boothe
Boothe
Handley and Sperryville Face Off at Handley Stadium
A Saturday baseball game between Handley and Sperryville at Handley Stadium with admission set at 25 cents. Prowess and standings noted as 5-5-1p-2t in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Sperryville
Handley Stadium
Squirrel Lodge Opens at Rosemont Estate
Squirrel Lodge opens Sunday May 8 at Berryville Winchester pike Rosemont estate. Miss Lecky formerly connected with Colony Club of New York Jordan Park Bar Harbor Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecky
Colony Club” of
New York
Jordan Park
Bar Harbor
Squirrel Lodge
Berryville-Winchester Pike
Rosemont” Estate
Change of service contact and ad snippet
Notice lists new prompt service number 3 replacing old 2. The snippet mentions People’s Drug and a dress shop promotion Read Moling and Sealad on 7th Parva Silk and Net Dresses gallery item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling
Water and sewer tax rates agreed upon by council
City Council reached agreement on water and sewer ordinances with amendments. Metered water for continuous sprinklers and for flowers in sales cases. Domestic water rates unchanged. attempts to raise rates failed. Sewer rentals increased for several firms and new drainage taxes imposed on multiple restaurants. Fire hose purchases discussed. concrete sidewalk petition referred to street committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage Corporation
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
National Fruit Product Company
Winchester Steam Laundry
Shenandoah Valley Cider and Vinegar Company
Winchester Gas Company
B. W. Braithwaite
Friendship Lunch
Boyd Jackson
Alice Jackson
H. P. Kern
Sam Montgomery
White Palace
City Hotel
Fairfax Hotel
George Washington
Grimm
Forney
Fabric Fire Hose Co
Eureka Fire Hose Co
Page
South Braddock Street
Valley Pike
West Gerrard Street
Plans For Friendship Fire Company Feast Banquet
Plans are underway for the Friendship Fire Company annual banquet on May 12 at the hall. Toasts will be given by invited speakers including Attorney General John R. Saunders of Virginia former Mayor Wmn W Glass H D Fuller president of Farmers and Merchants National Bank Rev Dr Co A Freil Grace Lutheran Church and Attorney Burr Powell Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
T. Russell Cather
John R. Saunders
Atorney General
Virginia
Wmn. W. Glass
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Co. A. Freei
Grace Lutheran Church
Burr Powell Harrison
Frederick County Teachers Meet at Court House
The teachers of Frederick county will meet at the Frederick County Court House on Saturday May 7 at 2 15 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Heruil Steps Taken To Save 50 000 Victims
Measures enacted to rescue 50 000 people as authorities mobilize resources and coordinate aid. Officials emphasize rapid deployment of infrastructure and emergency services to reach affected communities.
Devastating Mississippi Flood Drives Refugees to Relocation Camps
New Orleans reports 50 000 refugees stranded by lush flood waters from the Mississippi River rising through northeastern Louisiana and into Mississippi. Families cling to trees and roofs as relief boats and seaplanes shuttle in to evacuate towns like St Joseph Natchez and Vidalia. The rising flood now covers about 6000 square miles with many parishes evacuated and highways blocked as communities brace for continued inundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Dow
Natchez
Miss
Tensas
St. Joseph
Vicksburg
Tensaspa
Joseph
Inund¢E
Glasscock
Cabine Teele Plantation
Franklin
West Carroll
Punchita
Morehouse
Arkansas River
Ouchita
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Glee Club
the Fletchers
Friendship Fire C
Coolidge
The
Empire Tomorrow
Louise Bishop
Lee-Jackson
Feast of Friendship Co
Cold Storage Corp
Heruil
Ice
Kent St
Sat
Battlefield Inn
Kernstown
8. M.chiles
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