Maryland Votes Shape Hoover Preference at Convention
Maryland voters in the May primary backed Herbert Hoover as the Republican presidential choice, while Democrats favored Senator William Cabell Bruce for the Senate and Phil Keeborough for the GOP’s nomination. The state convention saw William P. Jackson win control against a reform faction.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Herbert Hoover
William Cabell Bruce
Philips -Kee
Borough
Ates
United States
House of Representatives
William P. Jackson
O. E. Weller
Maryland
Hoover
Baltimore City
Bruce
Virginia Peters Parkhurst
Goldsborough
T. Alan Goldsborough
H. Scott Beck
J. Charles Linthicum
Representaive
William P. Cole, Jr
Gambrill
Stephen W. Gambrill
Frederick N. Zihlman
Vincent Palmisano
John PP. Brandeau
Linwood L. Clark
Edward H. Pitcher
John Philip Hill
Olver Metzerrott
Southern Railway Engineer Severely Injured In Mishap
engineer Charles Amos of Alexandria, a Southern Railway worker on the Washington to Harrisonburg line, was brought to Memorial Hospital with a probable skull fracture and other injuries after leaning from his cab and being struck by a car or obstruction near Markham in Teauquier County, Virginia.
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Charles Amos
Southern Railway
Washington
Harrisonburg
Memorial Hospital
Amos
Alexandria
Markham
Teauquier County
Broad Upward Stock Movement Pauses On Rate Rise
New York May 5 Resumption of a broad upward movement in today’s stock market was checked by the rise in call money rates from 5 1 2 to 6 per cent. Earlier gains of 1 to nearly 12 points in industrials were cut down and some favorites fell 2 to 4 points, while rails advanced on high dividend leaders.
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Associated Press
New York
May
Plumber Lawrence Allen Found Dead Near Silk Mill
Special to The Star Barryville Virginia May 8 Lawrence Allen Jr a Baltimore native now living in Charles Town West Virginia was found shot dead in his automobile near the new silk mill factory entrance The coroner Dr E C Iden ruled death a likely self inflicted wound noting powder burns and a pistol nearby The 27 year old plumber formerly of Baltimore was visiting his wife Virginia Mallory son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Allen Sr of Baltimore He leaves a widow and parents plus three brothers and three sisters and was a Baptist Church member in Charles Town West Virginia.
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The
Star
Barryville
Lawrence Allen, Jr
Baltimore
Charles Town
W. Va
J. K. Janney
E. C. Iden
Allen
Allen Mallory
Silk Mill
Enders
Lawrence Allen
Berryville
Virginia Mallory
William Mallory
Eee
Virtual War Bursts as China and Japan Clash
Reports from Shanghai indicate Nationalist Chinese troops surround Japanese forces in Tsinan amid heavy firing. Tokyo says a division of 15 000 to 18 000 men will be sent to Tsingpao Shantung as the war escalates. The U S considers mediating if invited by both sides.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Tsinan
Washington
State Department
United States
China
Tsiwan
London
Peking
Tokio
Tsingpao
Shantung
Rotarians Gather for District Meeting in Norfolk
Local Notary Club members attend the annual district meeting in Norfolk this week. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Trenary W. W. Glass H. D. Fuller J. W. Striker R. B. Ingle McSherry Lupton Lorraine Hughes Paul Gaylor and Mr. and Mrs. C. P. McVicar.
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Norfolk
C. W. Trenary
W. W. Glass
H. D. Fuller
J. W. Striker
R. B. Ingle
McSherry Lupton
Lorraine Hughes
Paul Gaylor
C.P. Mecvicaf
Virginia Association Works for Blind Adults Workshop
In Charlottesville in August 1925 the first workshop for the blind of Virginia opened under the Virginia Association of Workers for the Blind. An appeal for $50,000 to build and equip a larger shop was launched as demand grew, with Governor Byrd endorsing the effort. The facility currently trains and employs men, providing room and board during training and offering self sufficiency at no cost beyond attendance.
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Virginia
Charlottesville
Virginia Association of Workers For the Blind
State Commission For the Blind
Friends of
Byrd
Tmght
Fire destroys warehouse and 75 autos in Hagerstown
Fire of undetermined origin razed a large brick warehouse leased by the Baltimore Discount Company and about 75 automobiles and trucks in Hagerstown Maryland. The loss to building and vehicles was virtually complete and no damage estimate was available early today. The vehicles were stored for an auction sale.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Baltimore Discount Company
Miscreants Break Into Bahlman Place Poolroom
Robbers entered the Bahlman poolroom on North Loudoun Street early Sunday by breaking a rear window and stole little or nothing. A small amount of cash in the register was left untouched. the culprits reportedly got cold feet.
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Bahlman Poolroom
Loudoun Street
Bahlman Place
Olympic Title Holder Visits Clarke County
Berryville Virginia May visitors host Olympian high jump world record holder Osborn at Springfield. He follows William Clagett, Berryville High senior, who won high jump with 5 feet 8¼ inches and second in javelin at Charlottesville state contests. Garden Club hosts plan meeting at Mrs McCormick’s South Church street home.
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Berryville
Haroh] Osborn
J. M. H. Clagett
Springfield
Osborn
William B. Clagett
Traffic Surged Into Winchester For Shenandoah Apple Blossom
Traffic records show 39 156 vehicles entered Winchester over the fifth annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival with 11 822 counted Friday and 27 334 Saturday. Officials estimate more than 60 000 machines from outlying areas attended the event with crowds exceeding early estimates.
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Winchester
C. M. Moyer
Virginia State Highway Commission
Valley Pike
Martinsburg Pike
Berryville Pike
Front Royal Road
Moyer
Commission
Lee-Jackson Highway
Union
Kernstown
Chambersviille
Opequon Creek Bridge
Martinsburg
Chambersville
Opequon Creek
Lee-Jackson
Valle Pike
Northwestern Grade
Berrvyville Pike
Junction Joint
Fince
Household Goods Sale by Mrs F D Oppie
Household sale listing dining bedroom and kitchen antiques and more. Sale on Saturday May 12 at 1 pm at Valley Pike Opp Whitlocke. Proceeds go to Mrs F D Oppie.
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F. D. Oppie
Vailey Pike
Whitlocke
For Rent House Ad at 32 S Main St
Rental notice lists a house for rent at 32 South Main Street with contact instructions to apply. No additional details on price, size, or availability provided.
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S. Main St
Publicity urged to draw tourists to Shenandoah Valley
J A McGoldrick of Camden New Jersey urges Shenandoah Valley to use advertising and publicity to attract motor tourists. He cites Baltimore Atlanta Florida and Birmingham examples as success stories and says the valley should raise its share of a $50000 two year budget through Shenandoah Valley Inc. efforts in Winchester and Frederick County.
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Shenandoah Valley
America
J.A. McGoldrick
Camden
N. J
Atlantic City
Maine
McGoldrick
Baltimore
Atlanta
Birmingham
Pittsburgh
Florida
Shenandosh_ Valley
Goldrick
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Frederick County
Autos Damaged In Night Crash Along Martinsburg Pike
Vehicles belonging to the Rev. W. N. Dudley pastor of the Church of Christ in this city and James R. Ly, were damaged last night in a collision on Martinsburg pike about 10 miles north. The Barney car caught fire after the crash and was badly damaged. None of the Dudley party were injured though Mr Barney suffered chest injuries.
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W. N. Dudley
Church of Christ
James R. Ly
Martinsburg Pike
Rey
Dudley
Miss Lucas
Miss Williams
Howard
Martinsburg
Mr. Barney
Barney
Man Fails To Return After Borrowing Fine
Roy Shiner of this city is a fugitive from justice in police custody after being convicted for assaulting A Pugh with a stone. He requested time to raise the $33.25 fine and was allowed to leave, but did not return. Mrs Lillian Richards received six months in jail for stealing a pocketbook during a ride with a man and “touching” him on the trip, with more than $40 involved.
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Roy Shiner
A. Pugh
Dave
Shiner
Lillian Richards
1928 Grabil apple grader on display in Winchester
Apple growers urged to inspect the 1928 model Grabil grader exhibited at the Winchester Cold Storage Company platform. For sale by C. J. Brumback of Winchester Virginia.
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Winchester
J. Brumback
Wanted Girl for General House Work Ad
Classified notice seeking a girl for general house work at 31 dollars weekly. Location listed as E. Piccadily. Short, direct help wanted ad with minimal details.
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Piccadily
Immense crowds at cavern music fete open National Music Week
The Battlefield Crystal Caverns grounds hosted a Sunday afternoon music festival opening National Music Week in Shenandoah Valley. Rev. Francis A. Brown led the service with over 1,000 attendees from northern Virginia. Several towns participated, with Junior Music Clubs from Winchester and nearby towns delivering flawless performances under director Mrs. Ring Jr. and Mrs. Haslett.
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Battlefield
Crystal Caverns
Shenandoah Valley
Francis A. Brown
Woodstock Episcopal Church
Mr. Brown
Virginia
George W. Ring, Jr
Virginia Haslett
Winchester
Woodstock
Edinburg
Mount Jackson
Luray
BE. R. Reidel
Guy Benchoff
Fourth District of Music Lovers’ Clubs
Kathryn Myers
Homer Myers
Virginia Federation of Music Clubs
Danville
Brown
Shenandoah Assembly
G. K. Heydrick
Strasburg
Front Royal
New Market
Maurertown
J. C. Hutcheson
Lena Wolfe
Jackson
New Pumper of Friendship Receives Official Tests
The new pumper from American LaFrance, Elmira N Y, arrives for tests by Henry Licht and an underwriters' observer. A four hour test at Bartonville dam starts Friday at 1 30 PM, then another test at Cameron and Boscawen to pump water over City Hall flagpole. Firemen expected in large numbers to watch the Winchester department showcase the unit.
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Friendship Fire Company
American la France Fire Engine Company
Elmira
N. Y
Henry Licht
Virginia
Bartonville Dam
Cameron and
Boscawen Streets
Bartoneville
Winchester
Ministers Elect Rev Dr Freed As Association Head
The Winchester Ministerial Association yesterday elected Rev Dr C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church as president for the famine year. He succeeds Rev J Luther Neff of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Also chosen were Rev Murray D Mitchell as vice president and Rev B J Karp as secretary treasurer. The meeting at Handley Library included reports on church and Sunday school attendance during the pre Easter campaign.
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Winchester Ministerial Association
Yeserday
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
B. J. Karp
First Christian Church
W. L. Dudley
Church of Christ
Handlew
Buffate News Honest Take on Prohibition Debates
A compact note from Buffate News questions labeling and enforcement language in coverage of 1920s prohibition debates. The piece argues clarity in terms and avoids inflated framing.
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Buffate News
Epes backs all six Virginia constitutional amendments
State official Louis S. Epes urges Farmville readers to approve Proposal Nos. 2 through 6 on June 19. He argues a one year test of appointive officers may prove preferable, cites need for statewide land tax reform, and stresses fairness for Southside Virginia while calling for gradual equalization before any broad taxation shifts.
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Farmville
Southside
Virginia Co
Virginia
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Senator Bruce
Mr. Goldsborough
Self
Clarke County
Dr. Freed
Association
Louis Epes
State Corporation Commissioner
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