Four Men Held on Larceny and Narcotics Charges
Winchester police announce four men with long DOJ records were turned over to DC federal authorities for larceny and Harrison Narcotics Act violations. The group, led by Joe Bozel and including Harry Kroope Willie Fine and Sid Harmon, has 83 arrests across major cities and faced extradition from Nashua for fur theft before Washington charges took precedence. Local detectives aided fingerprints and identity, with case details continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
District of Columbia
Joe Bozel
Michaels
Goldman
Harry Kroope
Harry Poleman
Willie Fine
Finer
Puir
Charles Nevin
Sid Harmon
Sam Herman
George Harris
Kline
New England
Winchester
Bozel
Nashua
N. J
Washington
C. E. Mansfield
F. O. Brass
James
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Kansas City
Preakness and Derby Spark Clarion on Crime Runners
Local officers report arresting several men wanted in various cities on thieving and narcotic charges. The piece notes swift transportation aids fugitives and commends lawmen for their relentless pursuit and effort to bring them to trial.
Albert Ober Jr Lost Overboard From Yacht Flying Cloud
Albert Graham Ober Jr 49 a Maryland social leader and prominent jockey is reported lost after falling from the Baltimore yacht Flying Cloud ten miles off Block Island in heavy seas. The incident occurred as Ober leaned over the upper deck tending to a stay during the vessel’s voyage from Fairhaven to Gibson's Island.
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Newport
R. I
Donald H. Sherwood
Flying Cloud
Baltimore
Albert Graham Ober
Ober
Sherwood
Towson
Maryland
Walter Dring
Fairhaven
Mass
Gibson’s Island
Albert Graham Ober, Jr
Block Island
Eng
Legislation Outlined by Congress After Roosevelt Talks
Washington May 15 Congress leaders outlined a program for the session after conferences with President Roosevelt. Court revision would keep fighting to add six Supreme Court justices unless members over 70 retire. A $1.5 billion relief fund for next year is expected with cuts in other departments. Wages and hours may see a minimum wage recommendation. Farm prices would be stabilized under a skeleton tenancy aid bill. Regional power authorities like TVA are expected to be proposed next week.
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Washhington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Congress
AAA
TVA
Philip Snowden Dies of Heart Attack at 72
London May 15 Philip Snowden first Viscount of Snowden and former chancellor of the Exchequer died suddenly of a heart attack at his Tilford Surrey home at 4 am. He was 72 and had been ill for some time. His widow the viscountess Snowden learned of his death after attending a state ball at Buckingham Palace the previous night.
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London
Philip Snowden
Viscount of
Ickornshaw
Lancashire
Tilford
Surrey
Viscountess Snowden
George VI
Lord Snowden
Buckingham Palace
Merrill Eyes Air Race to Paris After Atlantic Feats
Henry T. Merrill known as Dick Merrill says his Atlantic crossing record gives a strong chance in August’s air race to Paris. He and co pilot John S. Lambie Jr. landed at Floyd Bennett Field 24 hours 22 minutes after Southampton, completing his second round trip in ten years and returning with coronation photos.
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New York
Henry T
Dick”) Merrill
Atlantic
Paris
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Merrill
Ocean
John S
Jack”) Lembie, Jr
Floyd Bennett Field
Southampton
Eng
London
Harry Richman
Lambie
Templars Attend Ascension Service in Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar celebrates the Feast of the Ascension with an 8 o'clock service at Grace Lutheran Church. Members meet at 7:30 in uniform except swords, march in a body, and hear Rev. C Worthington Lowe preach on A Glorious Ascension. Hymns include Onward Christian Soldiers and The Son of God Goes Forth to War. Refreshments follow in the social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Knights Templar
Grace Lutheran
United States
Swords
C. Worthington Lowe
Government Resigns Amid Toledan Battle Loss
Official reports from Valencia announce the resignation of Premier Francisco Largo Caballero and his cabinet as government troops near Toledo suffer a crushing air attack. The piece notes an insurgent air squadron destroyed a column south of the Tajo and a fifth government resignation during the Spanish civil war.
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Valencia
Caballero
Toledo
Spain
Tajo River
Francisco Franco
France
Madrid
Francee Largo Caballero
Largo Caballero
Associated Press
Correspon
VFW Plans Discussed Ahead of Winchester Encampment
A meeting will discuss plans for the Virginia Department VFW encampment to be held in Winchester for three days. A. Lee Coble and Earl Jones will confer to align the plans as several hundred members and auxiliaries are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
A. Lee Coble
Winchester
Earl Jones
Virginia Department
Staunton
Jones
Coble
Department
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Five Die When School Bus And Train Collide
Milton Vermont May 15 five people including four children died when a light sedan transporting local students to school collided with an express train two miles south of Milton village. Investigators said the driver expected a clear track and did not see the approaching express from Washington New York to Montreal which was 45 minutes late.
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Milton
Milton Village
John C. Vasseur
Rene Larochelle
Howard
Earl Murray
Earl Fuller
Washington
New York
Montreal
Flood Rises At Fairbanks
Floodwaters swamped three fourths of Fairbanks Alaska on May 15 forcing about half the population to flee. Water ranged from a few inches to three feet, with air access only. Private firms put damage at 200000 to 400000 dollars as roads and the Alaska railroad were blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Decline in General Business Not Warranted Says Financier
Col. Leonard P. Ayres argues recent two month developments show stock bond and commodity price declines are overdue and not signs of a looming general business downturn. He notes continued production gains and higher earnings despite lower prices and believes next quarter will show higher business volume employment and payrolls with a better year outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Toust Company
Col. Ayres
Walkouts In Other Steel Mills Are Expected Soon
John L. Lewis and the union organizing committee hailed a victory in the first major steel strike in 18 years and convened 100 committeemen from independent plants in Pittsburg to plan possible walkouts. The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp election was set to decide bargaining rights for 27,000 workers amid a 36 hour strike end.
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Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee
Pittsburg
U. & Steel Corporation
Philip Murray
Murray
Jones and Laugh
Republic Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Crucible Steel Company of America
War Admiral Favored In 47th Preakness At Pimlico
A windy, drying Pimlico prepares for the 47th Preakness with War Admiral as likely favorite. Rain-soaked track improves after overnight soaking, post time around 5:30 p.m. BST. Crowd expected near 40,000 despite weather and a belief a single horse may win.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Matt Daiger
Maryland Jockey Club
Samuel Riddle
War Admiral
Friends Hold May Quaker Gathering at Hopewell Meeting
Members of the Society of Friends from northern Virginia and neighboring states gathered at Hopewell Meeting House near Clear Brook for the May quarterly. The day included 2:30 committee meetings, a 6:00 business session at Piccadilly and Washington streets, and two services tomorrow with a pageant by Grace B. Clevenger following the Sunday School conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Friends
Northern Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Hopewell
Clearbrook
Piccadilly
Washington Streets
Grace BE
Clevenger
Pianos Sacrificed at Great Prices
Brand new Livingston upright pianos offered at 137.50 each with trade allowance for old pianos. Weaver Piano Co care Star or phone 6 J for particulars.
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Livingston
Weaver Piano Co
Care Star
Phone
Sacred Concert by Beethoven Society at Storer College
Sacred concert announced by the Beethoven Society at Storer College with 50 voices. Baptist Church event on Sunday May 16 at 3 p m. details indicate program and venue for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Society
Storer College
Tragedy On Boat Probed
Norfolk authorities investigate the disappearance of Charles F. Keene a Washington real estate man from the steamer District of Columbia bloodstains on a guard rail and a shattered glasses scene. Detective Leon Nowitzky notes uncertainty whether foul play or self harm occurred as Washington police join the inquiry following Keene’s overnight trip to Norfolk for a business transaction.
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Norfolk
District of Columbia
Charles F. Keene
Washington
Leon Nowitzky
Keene
S Bay
Nowitzky
William Bowden
Charles Osborne
Fruitmen to hear Fred Motz on foreign markets in Virginia series
Fred A. Motz, U S Department of Agriculture foreign marketing specialist, will join A H Teske and others for 16 apple producer meetings in Virginia starting May 17. Motz will speak on foreign market conditions, while Teske stresses thinning for quality fruit and Campfield Miller discuss apple advertising for a steadier market. The Winchester session is May 21 at 2 PM in Handley Library lecture hall. all fruit growers urged to attend. Motz has prior experience in London advising growers.
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Fred. A. Motz
London
United States Department of Agriculture
A. H. Teske
Virginia Agricultural Extenson Division
W. S. Campfield
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Carroll Miller
W. Virginia State Horticultural Society
Virginia
Mr. Teske
Campfield
Miller
Winchester
Handley Library
Motz
Park Association May Meeting Planned in Council Chamber
The Park Association holds its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening May 17 at o'clock in the Council Chamber. All members are urged to attend for a full report by the Swimming Pool Committee and other important business. President Fred W. Forney will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Association
Fred W. Forney
Admitted Former Ruler Wanted Wally Put On Throne
London reports a top confidant claims Edward VIII plans to grant his bride the title Royal Highness at marriage, likely next month, while George VI and ministers hold the final say. The feud over Wallis Simpson’s status continues as Baldwin faces retirement and Chamberlain's stance aligns with the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally
London
Duke of Windsor
George VI
Edward VII
Stanley Baldwin
Wallis
Titi
Baldwin Chamberlain
Baldwin
Duchess of Windsor
Edward
George
Cphinet
Aete
Duchess of York
School Contest Winners Named
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA May 15 O I Updike Jefferson Senior High Roanoke won the state spelling championship in the Virginia Literary Athletic League here today Annette Bowles Louisa won Class B spelling Margaret Warwick Monterey Class C spelling Norfolk and Alexandria debaters advanced to the finals tonight affirmative team Harry Brescia Archie Boswell Maury High Norfolk opponents George Gienanittorio Fritz Lerk in Alexandria Finalists in girls public reading Caralie Nelson South Boston Genevieve Dean McGahaheysville Finalists in boys public reading Herbert Baumgard Maury Norfolk John Hottell Winchester Miss M A Bunting Roanoke and Ruth Harris West Hampton High Richmond will compete for girls public speaking title and Clifton Turks Varina and Edward Sutherland Rockville are boys public speaking finalists H L Staples St Christopher Richmond was the private school speller in state Track and Field Mauck Maury High Norfolk set new javelin record 181 feet six inches Benton Dodd Newport News a warm broad jump 21 feet eleven inches Continued on Page 7 Col 6
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Charlottesville
O. I. Updike
Jefferson Senior High
Roanoke
Virginia Literary Athletic League
Annette Bowles
Louisa
Margaret
Warwick
Monterey
Norfolk
Alexandria
Harry Brescia
Archie Boswell
Maury High
George Gienanittorio
Fritz Lerkin
St. Christopher
Richmond
Mauck
Benton Dodd
Newport News
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G-Men
New Hampshire
MR Winchester
Albert Ober
Templars
V.F.W
Vermont Crossing
John W. Newton
Central Vermont Railway
Brian Price
E Heyworth
England
C. F. Keene
Fruitmen
Fred. Motz
Teske, Campfield and Miller
Windsor
Chamberlain
John Hottel
Handley
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