Levee Breach Warned as Flood Precautions Rise
Warnings spread as a levee breach threat grows with creases detected in the barrier. Authorities broadcast alerts urging residents to prepare for possible flood impact and evacuations if necessary.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
1
Smallpox Feared Amid Louisiana Flood Crisis
In northeastern Louisiana the Boeus river area faces a smallpox scare with twenty cases found in a single house where residents were marooned. Meanwhile rising Mississippi floodwaters threaten 65 000 acres and 800 000 acres already submerged as Bayou des Glaises levees hold under heavy effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocus River
Boeus River
Louisiana
Red Cross
New Orleans
Bayou Des Glaises
Simmesport
Bayou Des Galises
Hoover
Baton Rouge
Concordia
Madison
Tenstar
East Carroll
Quachita
Franklin
Weather Bureau
Big Bend
Bayou Des Glais
Knights of Pythias to aid flood relief nationwide
The Order Knights of Pythias with over a million members launches a special relief fund for Mississippi flood victims. Supreme Chancellor Richard S. Witte calls lodges to donate immediately, naming committee members and urging universal member contributions to aid Red Cross and other agencies in restoring normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Knights of Pythias
Mississippi River
Richard S. Witte
Milwaukee
Wis
L. I. Miller
Botelar Grim
J. Madison Spurr
Witte
Mississippi
Thomas D. Meares
Wilmington
N. C
Syeeka
Commander Miller
Johnstown
Governor Fuller Receives Threat Over Sacco Vanzetti Case
The governor of Massachusetts received a mailed threat linked to the Sacco Vanzetti murder case. A note from Dresden, Germany demanded the pair be freed, signed by H Knop el, amid a flood of messages urging action or restraint after court findings and pending death sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Fuller
Sacco-Vanzetti
Dresden
Germany
Sacco
Vanzetti
H. Knopel
Five Defendants In Banking Pool Are Acquitted
Five defendants including Roland A. McCrady and Charles C. Knapp were acquitted in Pittsburgh of conspiracy to defraud related to a bond deal that wrecked Brotherhood Saving and Trust Company. The pool involved about $100000 of Brotherhood funds and Knapp had sought $320000 to close the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Roland A. McCrady
Brotherhood Saving and Trust Company
Charles C. Knapp
John L. Nelson
William J. Kelley
Frank T. Redman
Knapp
Liberty
Brotherhood Bank
Winchester Seam Laundry Offers Laundering Service
Lace curtains and rugs can be laundried at the Winchester Seam Laundry. Phone listed as contact for service and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Raymond Roe Accused of Attack on Mrs. Roe and Robberies
Raymond Roe a 22 year old youth faces charges after allegedly assaulting his great aunt Mrs. Mary Roe in her Gore county home with a club demanding money and stealing a quilt pillow canned goods and clothing. Mrs. Roe identified him and he denies guilt despite a sworn confession to other robberies and an auto theft. Police say more charges may follow as the case proceeds in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Roe
Mary Roe
Isaiah C. Roe
Mrs. Roe
Roe
Berry
Pannett
Public Sale at Kernstown Tuesday May 17 Household Goods
Public sale in Kernstown scheduled for Tuesday May 17 at 10 AM. Includes household goods of various kinds and meat items offered. Auction listing notes items described as earn and related lot numbers 45 11 1n 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Farmers Debate Ground Limestone Use at May Meeting
Stephens City Virginia locals of the Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union held a May gathering to discuss lime and ground limestone, noting little performance difference but easier handling with ground limestone. The meeting, the last for state purchasing agent L. J. McCartney who died suddenly, elected two new members and ordered half a carload of binder twine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Farmers’ Cooperative and Educational Union
L. J. McCartney
McCartney
Lou Larrick
County Association
Frederick
Shenandoah County
Farmers’ Association
Kansas City
Holland
I. W. Scothern
O.L. Grimm
People’s Bank
Essex on Display in Show Rooms At HUDSON ESSEX AGENCY
Essex automobile now showcased in showroom at No 14 South Main Street by the Hudson Essex Agency. Displayed models include popular lines and features, with sales staff ready for inspection and test drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Main ‘St
Hudson Essex Agency
Miss Hodgson Returns From New York Millinery Purchase
Miss Margaret Hodgson returned from New York with summer millinery for her Main Street shop. The item list notes good telephone service and a call number from The People's Drug Co. dated May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hodgson
New York
Suimer Millinery
The
People’s Drug Co
Winebrenner and Snook Given Year and One Day
David C. Winebrenner Jr. and Harry Snook, both from Frederick Maryland, were sentenced in Atlanta to a year and a day in prison and fined $2000 each for illegal drug possession. Judge Coleman blamed their lack of confession but cited age and influence as outweighed by drug moral turpitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
David C. Winebrenner, Jr
Frederick
Harry Snook
Atlanta
Winebrenner
David Charles Winebrenner
Maryland
William C. Coleman
United States District Court
Pasene
Snook
Coleman
Remsburg
John Remsburg
Mount Pleasant
Fifth Annual Banquet At Friendship Fire Company
The Friendship Fire Company invites all members and guests to meet in the lower hall of the engine house tonight at a stated hour for its fifth annual banquet. Captain Forney and Captain Witt accept limited numbers for a violin guitar mandolin and other items. H R Homer provides P O Box 26 contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Pire CO
Engine House
Fred W, Forney
For Sale Cheap Pekingese Champions
Advertises a red and white male Pek ingese champions for sale at $10000. Provides pedigree and AKC registration details with appointment by contacting Box 306 Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K.C. Lee
Winchester
Bellanca Flyers Hope For Hop Tonight From Paris
Report from Harbor Grace Newfoundland notes a third observer heard a distant aircraft Monday fog over Belle Isle area as Captains Nungesser and Collin on the White Bird attempt a Paris to New York flight. Naval vessels and searchers extend through western Atlantic while weather blocks a final takeoff in Mineola. Lindbergh begins cross country leg to New York awaiting his turn in the Orteig contest with a separate trans continental run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harbor Grace
New Foundland
Nungesser
Collin
White Bird
Paris
New York
Atlaya
Los Angeles
Charles Linbergh
Missouri National Guard
St.Louis
Oriel
Kuiss Field
Long Island
Bellanca
Mineola
N. Y
Lloyd Bertaud
Clarence D. Chamberlain
Bertaud
Apris
Lindbergh
ST. Louis
Charles Lindbergh
Roosevelt Field
San Diego
Lindebergh
Lakehurst
N. J
Colt
Comdr
Rosendahl
Friendship Fire Co Annual Banquet Tonight at Eight
The Friendship Fire Company holds its annual banquet in the lower hall at eight tonight Thursday. A noble committee has arranged an evening of feasting and entertainment with Toastmaster T Russell Cather, invocation by Chaplain R B Nelson, and performances by the Friendship Quartette and Handley Orchestra. Guests include Hon John K R Saunders of Richmond Virginia Attorney General, H Douglas Fuller, Wm W Glass, Burr P Harrison, and Rev Dr I C Ad Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
T. Russell Cather
R. B. Nelson
Friendship
Handley—Orchestra
John KR. Saunders
Richmond
Virginia
H. Douglas Fuller
Handley Orchestra
Wm. W. Glass
Burr P. Harrison
Dr. C
Ad Freed
I. Luther Neff
Winchester Mills Plan Expands After Polluting Water Settlement
Owners of the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills and the Shenandoah Boxboard Corp reach an amicable settlement over Abram’s Creek pollution. Each firm will raise capacities. Jones will triple novelty cloth output and Shenandoah will expand boxboard production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation
Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
Andoah Valley
Sperryville
Rappahannock County
Arthur G. Jones
Jones Woolen Company
N. Carpenter
Shenansdoah Boxboard Corporation
The
Star
Carpenter
Jones
Arthus G. Jones
Jones Mills
Ateram's Creek
American Strawboard Company
John ~ J. Wissler
Ayain
Henry’ Kingel
Théodore Y. Kinzel
Mer
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Maur
R. C
Bayou Des Glasses
Ptimiand
Oratoe
Winchester Lodge
Faunce Moores
Harrisburg
Northern Virginia Power Company
J. F. Baylis
Death
Alen Seegar
Charles Nungesser
Bellanca Fliers
Chamberlain
Arthur Jones Wool
En Mills Corporation
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