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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
1
A bridge collapse in Berkley County West Virginia swept six members of a family to their deaths. Miller and his wife and four children were aboard a truck when the structure gave way. Rescue and investigation efforts followed as authorities began inquiries into the incident.
A series of rock slides in West Virginia and Maryland disrupted rail traffic on the Baltimore and Ohio line. An express train was halted by stones weighing about 100 tons near Harpers Ferry, causing damage but no injuries. Cavities and floods affected Cumberland and surrounding areas, with bridges at risk and mail service delayed.
John Williams, 19, son of Mr and Mrs R Gray Williams, was struck by a bolt near Stuyvesant School Warrenton Virginia. He was unconscious until late morning, treated by Dr Maphis and Dr Fletcher, then stabilized and improving.
Mary Pickford headlines as Dorothy Vernon in the United Artists release with a praised cast and lavish sets. Clare Eames as Queen Elizabeth shines while Winchester crowds are urged to see this high class film with special music and presentation.
Notice announces two finishers ready for several paint jobs at Mid City Garage. Appointment advised early with JAS B Ashwood.
An old classified style notice urges readers to ask their dealer for Valley Belle Bread and promotes watching tomorrow's star at the Empire Theatre tomorrow with a 1p showing and a brief time cue.
A Shenandoah Valley Inc solicitor visits a Winchester Frederick County resident to solicit funds for a $4,500 drive. The skeptic questions the project while the solicitor argues the campaign will expand markets for Valley apples and local farm products and boost home values and merchant profits.
E. R. Bardgett freight manager of Cunard Steamship Co and Mrs Bardgett stay with Nelson F Richards at his South Washington street home briefly delaying plans for Winchester apple blossom festival. They arrived last night via the Pennsylvania Railroad and will enjoy the orchards in full bloom. Richards Brothers represent Cunard locally.
Mother's Day promotions urge readers to order flowers now from The Flower Shop. The page also mentions next week's program titled A Truly Great One planned for Sunday at 1 p.m. and notes an additional listing at 27S.
A New York group of educators will visit the Shenandoah Valley from June 1 to June 5 to honor Woodrow Wilson and General Lee. Stops include Braddock’s battlefield, Cedar Creek, Massanutten Academy, Staunton, and the tomb at Washington and Lee University.
A crowd braved inclement weather to see Flaming Youth at the Empire Theatre. The film plays three times more today and is praised as a top screen portrayal with a strong cast and a sensational story. Aesop’s Fables comedy is also on today. Tomorrow only Hutchinson’s story of a woman in two fields runs 2 to 11 pm, with four upcoming big hits scheduled next week.
The short prompt hints at a broadcast segment titled See It Empire Tonight exploring feminist themes and the idea of freedom for women. The item suggests a feature or discussion on gender rights and societal roles likely tied to a TV program or magazine promotion.
The Rotary Club hosted a well attended gathering highlighting the Valley Festival achievements and fundraising drive. A. Ryan discussed festival impact drawing national notice while Bob Gray recounted the Washington trip to see the President. Rufus Freeman outlined the Valley funding effort and Winchester and Frederick counties’ $4500 quota.
A brief public notice warns that bees are essential for pollination and urges care to safeguard them from injury. The item emphasizes protecting pollinators and references a date code 9-31-1p.
Howard Carter the American discoverer of King Tutankhamun's tomb has arrived in New York to present films showing the opening of the tomb's separate shrines. He arrives amid interest in Egyptology and the Tutankhamun expedition.
Building lot facing East near Handley Schools to be sold at public auction in front of the Court House on Saturday May 10 at 2 20 p m One half cash terms seen by Wilmer F Shayock Cor Water and Braddock Streets Bertha Von Hillern's home made rolls at Atlantic Pacific Tea Store and J F Kremer and Bro plus plant Norway maples and elms see Frank Bayliss Amherst Street City 6 9 1p 1f
The Winchester to Washington road via Boyce Millwood and Ashby’s Gap is travelable except in wet weather. About 200 workers across three gangs are improving 72 miles of hard surfaced road with grading already done for ten miles. The State Highway Commission plans stone work between Middleburg and Upperville to complete most of the route before further rain.
Infant Mary May Pease eight days old died yesterday at Memorial Hospital from jaundice. Funeral services were held at 11 this morning at the parents home 5 North Braddock street with Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Surviving are parents Mr and Mrs William T Pease and brother Clement Judson Pease of North Braddock street.
Tomorrow at 2 30 P M a sale of a building lot will occur in front of the Court House. This notice lists Wilmer F Shryock as the party presenting the sale.
A compact listing notes a new six room modern brick house in Sullivan with details suggesting a single residential property sale. The readable fragment indicates an address or lot designation and a price or listing code, but specifics are unclear.
An advertisement invites buyers to contact J. P. Haddox’s Department Store for pasture supplies for livestock. The short note emphasizes availability and directs inquiries to the store.
A report notes a bungled execution attempt involving an elderly inmate, one of four felons in a Kentucky facility. The incident centers on the use of the electric chair and raises questions about the procedure and safety in the state penal system.
At Amite Parish jail in Louisiana and at the Kentucky western penitentiary three inmates were executed for murder. Bocchio Rini Giglio and Calmes were strapped to chairs. one chair collapsed during the process. In Kentucky Frank Th and Charles Miller were executed in minutes after being led from their cells.
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