Theatrical figure Earl Carroll found guilty of perjury
Earl Carroll was found guilty in U.S. District Court of perjury connected to the grand jury probe of the bathtub party at his Earl Carroll Theatre where a nude show girl served drinks from a bathtub. He faces up to five years or a $2,000 fine on each of two counts.
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Associated Press
New York
Earl Carroll
United States District Court
Joyce Hawley
Carroll
Goddard
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Earl Carroll Theatre
Grand Jury
Miss Hawley
Hhe
Smyth
Bomb in Muskegon Mail Kills Two at Tavern
A mail bomb exploded in the lobby of the Three Lakes Tavern in Muskegon Michigan killing William Frank 22 instantly and fatally injuring August Krubach 48 who died two hours later. Jeannette Krubach 19 fiancée of Frank is not expected to live.
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Associated Press
Muskegon, Mich
William Frank
Chicago
August Krubach
Three Lakes Tavern
Krubaech
Jeannette Krubaech
Grubaech
Frank
Degree of the Temple to be conferred by Winchester Commandery
Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar will confer the degree in full uniform at 8 o clock tomorrow evening. All members are requested by the captain general to appear in full uniform.
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Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Fence display at County Hitching Yard draws crowd
A reader notes a tall roll of insulated fence on display at the County Hitching Yard. The item is described as ginc insulated and labeled with a code (3-27-1v-31).
Battle Deepens as Wu Pei Fu Forces Attack Canton
Chinese forces under Marshal Wu Pei Fu advancing from Hankow through Hunan attack Canton from three Kwantung border points. The siege tightens a Canton government strained by internal dissension and Bolshevik campaign ties. Civilians flee by boat to Hongkong as bank notes in Canton slip in discount.
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Associated Press
Canton
China
Wu Pei- Fu
Hankow
Hunan
Kwantung
Marshal Wu
Hongkong
Wu Pei-Fu
Kumintang
National Party
Sun Yat-Sen
Kukwangsi
Peking
Miners Rescued From Burning Mount Lookout Mine
Scranton reports over 50 miners trapped by a fire at the Temple Coal Mount Lookout mine near Wyoming. Five escaped through the flames, rescue teams laced with water hoses fought the blaze, and officials later stated all trapped workers were safe.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Mount Lookout
Temple Coal Company
Wyoming
Shah
There
Jennings
Mount Lookout Mine
Clarke County Revenue Assessor R L Thompson Dies
Berryville Virginia May 27 Rob ert L Thompson commissioner of the revenue for Clarke county died at 8 o clock last night in the University of Virginia hospital after a long illness. He was 58 and a native of Clarke county. He had served since July 19 1907 filling the unexpired term of Joseph F Griffith and was reelected subsequently. He leaves a widow a daughter Mrs H L Johnson and three sons Bryan Clyde and Stuart J Thompson. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Southern Methodist Church with interment in the family lot at Old Chapel.
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Berryville
Robert L. Thompson
the Revenue
Clarke County
University of Virginia
Thompson
Revenue
Joseph F. Griffith
Miss Brotherton
H. L Johnson
Front Royal
Bryan Thompson
Clyde Thompson
Washington, D. C
Stuart J. Thompson
Boyce
F. M. Thompson
Amherst Street
Winchester
J. W. Thompson
Charlottesville
Southern Methodist Church
Old Chapel
Four Tots Die In Flames of Parents Home
Four children of farmer Lafe Harris burned to death when fire destroyed the Harris home seven miles north of Boone Iowa early today. Mrs Harris suffered facial burns in the rescue attempt. a 13 year old girl saved the youngest child a two year old boy whose burns may prove fatal. fire blamed on kerosene stove explosion.
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Associated Press
Boone
Iowa
Lafe Harris
Harris
Price Movement Upward In Market Today
The market advanced with heavy pre holiday profit taking in parts of the list. Steel prices stiffened, car loading hit new seasonal highs, railroad earnings were favorable, and trade reports supported buying. Call money rose to 3 percent as the market closed firm on about 1,400,000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Tody
Call
Rotary Club to Attend Trail Lunch Event in Front Royal
The Front Royal Rotary Club with 62 members plans to attend a Tuesday luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. They support the Black Bear Trail Association Convention and will share one quarter of the luncheon cost with three community clubs and the chamber of commerce.
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Black Bear Trail Association
Front Royal Club
Rotary Anns
Walter Myers
Rotary Education
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Shirley Carter
Doug Fuller
Jake Haldeman
Stewart Bell
Bob Gray
Miss Mary Louise Hart Weds George I. Davisson in Clarksburg
Miss Mary Louise Hart daughter of Mrs Bruce Hart and the late Charles M Hart married George I Davisson a Weston West Virginia attorney. The ceremony took place at the bride’s mother's residence with Rev J T Carter officiating and a reception followed. Davisson's father is a leading Weston lawyer. The bride is granddaughter of the late Rev Dr John P Ryde and had attended Elizabeth Steck and J Victor Arthur’s wedding here a year and a half ago.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Mary Louise Hart
Bruce Hyde Hart
Charles M. Hart
George I. Davisson
Weston
J. T. Carter
Davisson
Weston Bar
John P. Ryde
Winchester
Elizabeth Steck
J. ‘Victor Arthur
Annual Banquet of Friendship Firemen Tonight
The fourth annual Friendship Fire Company banquet takes place tonight at the company hall on East Cork Street starting at 8 o'clock. The program features an invocation by Rev. Robt B Nelson, music by an orchestra, five minute speeches, and toasts led by Jas P Reardon. Noted speakers include John W Morrison and Aubrey G Weaver with various local officials and club representatives attending and aiding.
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Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Five
Cork Street
Robt. B. Nelson
Christ Church
Jas. P. Reardon
John W. Morrison
Harrisonburg
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
B. M. Roszel
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Robert L. Gray, Sr
Sarah Zane Fire Company
C. B. Harlee
South End Hose Company
W. A. Baker
Winchester
W. W. Glass
Rotary
Forrest Fansler
D. C. Harrison
G. R. Haines
Samuel Crisman
W. E. Jones
Marcellus Anderson
Marion Anderson
L. Forney
C. D. Barnett
Ida Correll
Mary N. Forney
Maggie Anderson
M. A. Doran
Etha Green
Elsie Dyke
Fred Cochran
R. E Lh Jones
Grace Shade
Maddie Lonas
Jessie Crisman
Etta Curl
T. J. Dale
Pearle Boxwell
Lee Boxwell
Bessie Phillips
Lola Carper
Mary O'Leary
Women Reported Among Those Who Hanged a Negro
Albert Blazes a 22 year old Black man accused of assaulting an 11 year old white girl was seized by a mob of several hundred and hanged in Wilson Arkansas. Report said several women were among the crowd and sheriff Haas could not prevent the lynching before the mob returned to town. Authorities planned to move the body for safekeeping to Blythville or Osceola after the attack occurred near a school picnic.
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Associated Press
Wilson, Ark
Albert Blazes
Haas
Blythville
Osceola
Many Articles of Usefulness To Be Had At Rummage
The District Nurse Association will hold a rummage sale Saturday at 10 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce building. A large assortment of second hand clothing shoes underclothing coats and dresses will be available for families in need with proceeds aiding tuberculosis work in Winchester and Frederick county.
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District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Hardy
Winchester
Frederick County
Lot Sale Near Cedar Creek Grade One Mile South of Winchester
A large lot sale is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. at Cedar Creek Grade, one mile south of Winchester. The notice provides sale time and location details for potential buyers and interested bidders.
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Cedar Creek
Winchester
Hart Again Attempts Prison Escape From Maryland Penitentiary
Jack Hart a convicted murderer and life term prisoner in Maryland's state penitentiary faced a third thwarted escape attempt. Warden Patrick Brady reported Hart's isolation while investigation revealed improvised tools and a co participant, William Fergus, also placed in solitary. Hart had a history of prior escapes and a Chicago capture after his 1924 return to the prison.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Jack Hart
Maryland
Patrick Brady
Hart
Brady
William Fergus
Fergus
Chicago
William B. Norris
Byrd Committee Holds Homecoming Planning Meeting
The public is invited to George Washington Hotel at 8 tonight to finalize arrangements for Commander Richard Byrd’s homecoming. Plans for the reception will be outlined and emphasize broader community involvement beyond the local event.
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George Washington Hotel
Richard F. Byrd
Friendly Tilts In Church's Assembly
Baltimore May 27 three clashes on modernism and fundamentalism opened the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. The first friendly clash on scripture interpretation was scheduled for this afternoon when a new moderator would be elected.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Anderson Named Stenographer and Assistant Manager
Miss Madeline Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Anderson and Handley High School graduate, was announced as stenographer and assistant manager of the Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation today. She completes a business course and will start her duties June 1.
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Madeline Anderson
Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation
Miss Anderson
W. P. Anderson
Handley High School
Abd el Krim Surrenders and Enters French Lines
Abd el Krim Rif chief, who announced his surrender, arrived inside French lines and will be escorted to Taza. Premier Briand and War Minister Painlevé said the surrender ends tribal resistance in the Rif and reflects close French Spanish coordination. Notes exchanged on Abd el Krim’s disposition.
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Associated Press
Paris
Abd-el-Krim
Taza
Briand
Painleve
Riff
Mr. Painleve
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June 11 City Treasurer Says
Water and sewer taxes are due with penalties to be avoided if paid by June 11. IW T Barr city treasurer urges timely payment. Also notices a free radio, lot and money at a lot sale Saturday and Herrell's upcoming lot sale with a concert.
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IW. T. Barr
Herrell
Shenandoah Valley Plans Apple Blossom Special to Canada and East
A special train dubbed the Apple Blossom Special will run August 3 to 13 from Shenandoah Valley to promote the region. The trip includes Philadelphia Expo visits, Quebec and Montreal, Portland Maine, White Mountains, and Lake Ontario boat tour. Pullman cars, Southern Railway operation, and three days at the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition are featured. Water-side side trips to Atlantic City and eastern resorts also planned. Checkpoints at Martinsburg Harpers Ferry Millwood Elkton Waynesboro Clifton Forge Natural Bridge will clock tourists to estimate valley traffic. Community meetings and fundraising drives in Rockingham County, with Hert Hill leading the effort, were reported.
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the Star
Harrisonburg
Philadelphia
New England States
Canada
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Florida
Quebec
Montreal
Portland
Maine
White Mountain
New England
Broad Street
Southern Railway
Lake Ontario
Atlantis City
Howard J. Benchoff
H. H. Newman
JP. P. Wine
Martinsburg
Harpers Ferry
Millwood
Elkton
Waynesboro
Clifton Forge
Natural Bridge
Checkers
Valey
Finals of Boyce High School Set For Next Week
Boyce High School in Bprryville Va schedules events for the graduation week. Dr William M Brown of Washington and Lee University will address graduates on June 3. Rev Robert B Nelson will preach the baccalaureate May 30. An operetta Cinderella in Flower Land will be staged by grade pupils. Valedictorian is Josephine Golightly with Edna Baker delivering the salutatory. Graduates include Louise Barr Helen Estep Edna Baker Katherine Joliffe Frances Van Deventer Nettie Yowell Beverly Brockdorff and Ralph Tavenner. Mrs F B Whiting and Mrs Dorsy Potter leave for Baltimore for Miss Margaretta Camilla Whiting's Peabody Institute graduation.
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Bprryville
William M. Brown
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Boyce High School
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church, Winchester
Emmanuel Chapel
Boyce
Flower Land
Josephine Golightly
Edna Baker
Missea Louise Barr
Helen Estep
Katherine Joliffe
Frances van Deventer
Nettie Yowell
Beverley Brockdorff
Ralph ‘Tavenner
F. B. Whiting
Dorsey Potter
Clarksburg
Baltimore
Desirable City Property Sale of Bell Noonan Residence
Sale of the late Mrs Belle Noonan at 33 North Braddock Street set for Saturday May 29 at 11 a m The listing notes the property as desirable city real estate and is scheduled in a public auction format as part of probate proceedings.
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Desirable City
Belle Noonan
Braddock
Blossom Festival Executive Finance Meet Called
An important meeting for the Executive and Finance Committees of the rpa Blossom Festival will be held Friday night at 7 30 o clock at the Virginia Woolen Mills Company office. All members are urged to attend to discuss making the Apple Blossom Festival a permanent institution. W E Cooper president.
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Virginia Woolen Mills Company
Shenandoah Valley Academy finals feature track field events
Shenandoah Valley Academy hosts three day finals June 2 3 4 with track and field meets inter company drills tennis and baseball events. Col Bryan Conrad of Winchester is principal speaker for commencement at Handley Library on June 4 as 25 to 30 cadets receive diplomas and medals in scholastic and athletic awards. Relatives from distant states plan to attend along with Greek letter fraternity dances and banquets.
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Shenandoah
Valley Academy
Handley Library
Bryan Conrad
Winchester
Academy
2A Phi
Tokus Inn
Opequon
Lambda Sigma Fraternity
Golf Club
Academy Field
R. A. Stewart
Delta Sigma Nu
Alpha Fhi
Brantz M. Roszel
Academy Gymnasium
Wyoming Coal Reserves Stand at 2000 Year Supply
Albert B. Bartlett state geologist announced Wyoming holds about 1.076 trillion tons of coal, virtually all bituminous, enough at current US consumption to fuel the entire nation for roughly 2,006 years. The discovery underscores the state’s vast energy resources and potential impact on national energy policy.
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The
Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
United States
Albert B. Bartlett
For Sale Burroughs Adding Machine Bargain
Used one year cost 180 dollars, sell for quick buyer. Call 524 South Braddock. Also several compressed air tanks suitable for garages, apply Star office.
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Burroughs
South Braddock
Apply
Star Office
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Margaret. L. Hodgson
Robt. L. Thompson
Clarke
Riverton
Rotary Club
Geo. I. Davisson
Julia Jenk
Washington
Friendship Firemen
Byrd Committee
Loan and Thrift Co
Krim
Valley 10
East
Rockingham County
Hert Hill
John T. Harris
R. B. Snapp
Ira B. Henthorn
Harry Lee Dechert
R. Ray Brown
Mr. Brown
W. E. Cooper
Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Col
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