W and L student found dying in hotel room
Joe H Ford Jr 18 son of a Houston attorney was found dead in a Washington hotel room with a gin bottle laced with poison and two notes near his bed One note asked to notify his family The autopsy results were awaited before shipping the body to Mississippi and Ford was described by Washington and Lee University president Dr Francis P Gaines as a brilliant student
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Associated Press
Washington
Francis P. Gaines
Washington and Lee University
Joe H. Ford
Houston
Miss
Ford
Mississippi
Toledo Glimpses Peace On Strike Torn Front
The article reports a three-firm strike involving the Electric Auto-Lite Company Bingham Stamping & Tool Company and Logac Gear Company. A three-cornered conference among federal mediators union executives and employers' representatives adjourned and will resume tomorrow at 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Auto-Lite Company
Bingham Stamping & Tool Company
Logac Gear Company
Taft
Outlook Brighter
San Francisco
McGrady Sees Near Settlement After Longshore Conference
Edward F. McGrady reports progress toward a general settlement after a seven hour peace meeting involving the presidents mediation board union officials and employers representatives. He calls the talks the most promising yet held and says agreement on all points is near. A riot at the New Orleans riverfront leaves a Black longshore worker wounded and a patrolman injured as about 200 strikers clash with police while attempting to seize the wharf.
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Ers
Edward F. McGrady
Labor
McGrady
New Orleans
Riverfront
John Herty
Italy to Build Three Large Battleships
Rome reports that Italy will construct three large battleships with general specs similar to the French battleship Dunkerque. Naval officials disclosed the plan as part of ongoing defense considerations amid the arms conference discussions.
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Italy
Rome
You Can Sew This Yourself Pattern Offer
Advertisement urges readers to order Marian Martin Pattern 9040 for sizes 14 through 42. It notes fabric needs for size 16, price of pattern and book, and provides mailing details in a Winchester Evening Star pattern department notice.
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Marian Martin
Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
N. Y
Italy Plans 70 000 ton Vessels Under Washington Treaty
Mussolini announced a program to complete new warships by 1940 costing about 885 million. Italy says it will utilize the 70 000 tons permitted by the Washington treaty as part of the new naval build up. Washington May 27. Preparedness urged as best peace insurance policy. Rear Admiral Clark H. Woodward warned that Geneva disarmament collapse ends safe disarmament. He urged preparedness and strong national security. Secretary Swanson noted the 5 5 3 naval ratio should not be disturbed amid Japan's threat to seek revision.
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Simon
Great Britain
Mussolini
Chamber
Italy
Washington
Clark H. Woodward
Navy
General Board
Europe
Woodward
Swanson
United States
Japan
Congress Moves Slow Start on Week’s Program
Congress faces a slow start as hearings on housing and relief measures unfold. Perkins Harriman Hopkins Fahey and others push admin proposals to cut unemployment and curb relief spending. Leaders aim for adjournment by June 9 with possible June 15 date. House ready to act on silver measure. tariff talks and Wagner bill may affect pace.
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Perkins
Henry S. Harriman
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Harry L. Hopkins
John H. Fahey
Home Owners Loan Corporation
House
Senate
French airmen fail to reach west coast in transatlantic flight
The Joseph Lebrix, in an extended overwater flight, battled fog and midnight darkness as pilots steered toward Newfoundland. They reported all well by radio and aimed to cross into North American airspace earlier than expected, with guidance sought from Cape Race and communications with ships along the route.
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Dia
Joseph Lebrix
North Atlantic
Grand Banks
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Pene
J. H. Kimball
S. S. Europa
Southampton
S. S. Washington
Radiomarine Corporation
Fliers Seek Pacific Link From Paris With Tail Winds
Dr Kimbell noted fair winds aiding the Paris takeoff at Lebourget Field after 11 10 p m. Codes and Rossi reported a humming motor and 123 mph with a brisk tail wind. Their plan aims to reach the Pacific in about 61 hours, then pass New York about 11 a m Monday on a course via St Louis Santa Fe to San Diego. They began with 2065 gallons of gas and 100 gallons of oil, expecting faster speeds as fuel is burned.
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Kimbell
New York
Lebourget Field
Paris
E. T
Codes
Rossi
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Rayak
Syria
St. Louis
Santa Fe
San Diego
Chicago and Baltimore Grain Prices Reported For Today
Closing quotations show Chicago May wheat at 98 44 cents per bushel July at 96 half Sept 97 5 cents Spot wheat in Baltimore at 96 percent Corn values listed for Chicago May 55 34 July 57 34 Sept 59 42 Winchester quotes include delivered wheat at 57 cents per bushel and 2 85 per barrel
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Chicago
Baltimore
The
Star
Winchester Milling Corporation
Sticker Sales Corporation
North
Washington Street
Hagerstown
Winchester
Robinson Seems To Be Improved After Honeymoon Illness
William Albert Robinson author and explorer improved after appendicitis on a honeymoon cruise. He was brought ashore by the United States destroyer Hale to Gorgas Hospital in the Canal Zone where physicians reported his condition good though he felt some pain.
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Balboa
C. Z
William Albert Robinson
Galapagos Islands
United States
Hale
South Seas
Robinson
Gorgas
Canal Zone
Many Friends Pay Tribute To Late Mrs Grimm
A large crowd gathered at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church to honor Audrey Russell Grimm wife of Charles W. Grimm of 414 South Cameron Street. Me morial Hospital had treated her for weeks before she died Friday. The service, simple and moving, featured hymns and a reading of Tennyson’s Crossing the Bar. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named Bernard and Joseph Sullivan Otis Sargent Philip Hoover and Edgar.
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Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Audrey Russell Grimm
Charles W. Grimm
South
Cameron Street
Memorial Hospital
E. B. McGukin
Jesus
Tennyson
Mount Hebron
Bernard and
Joseph Sullivan
Otis Sargent
Philip Es
J. F. Hoover
Edgar
Stephens City Notes Highlight Local Visits and Music Event
Stephens City Virginia residents report weekend visits from Will Baker and son Ken of Washington and Clarence Tevault of Richmond. Mrs J M Steele improves after illness. Miss Katie Snapp stayed with Mrs Alleman. McLeods visited Winchester. The Chanters and Floyd Haines performed a musical program at Trinity Lutheran Church on May 20.
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Stephens City
Will Baker
Ken
Washington
Tevault
J. M. Steele
George Yeakle
Mabel Massie
Stephens City High School
Josephine
Louisa McLeod
Winchester
Floyd Haines
Chanters
Trinity Lutheran Church
Public Sale of Frederick County Land
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of the John K. Triplett estate land in Frederick County near Gore with Back Creek waterway and silica deposit. The 103 acre parcel to be sold June 27, 1934 at 11 a m in Winchester, with one third cash and two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust.
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Mahlon H. Triplett
John K. Triplett
Frederick County
Winchester
Back Creek Valley
Gore
Pugh, Miller, Anderson
Capon Springs
West Virginia
Back Creek
Wardensville
Public Sale of Desirable Frederick Co Farm in Virginia
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the 1934 sale of Luther M. Miller’s 39 acre Frederick County farm near Winchester is announced. The property includes a seven room house, barn, sheds, and orchard with timber plus a stream and well. Sale postponed to June 9 at noon at the Winchester courthouse with one third cash and rest in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
L. M. Miller
Federal Land Bank of
Baltimore
Maryland
Court House
Winchester
Opequon
Luther M. Miller
Tokus
Missionary Meeting Attendees Listed in Woodstock Area
A Woodstock missionary meeting drew many visitors from the region. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Bush, Mrs. Amos Lillard, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Joseph Fritz, Mrs. Charles Staples, Mrs. Miller Bryarly, Mrs. Cora Grove, Mrs. J. C. Hiser, Louisa McLeod, Mary Terault, and Russell Lemley of Washington, D. C. Others visited Maurertown and nearby homes, with guests from Winchester, Norfolk, Strasburg, Toms Brook, and Broadway.
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Woodstock
C. C. Bush
Amos Lillard
Steele
Joseph Fritz
Charles Staples
Miller Bryarly
Cora Grove
J. C. Hiser
Louisa McLeod
Mary Terault
Ida Guard
Mathews
Winchester
Hodge
Katherine LaFollette
Norfolk
Shapp
Strasburg
Harold Hockman
Toms Brook
Harry Lemey
Worker Injured Falling From Wall at Woolen Mill
Milton Bland of Stuart Perry is hurt at the Virginia Woolen Company plant while tearing down an old building. He toppled eight feet from a brick wall, suffering a sprained ankle cuts and bruises and a slight shaking. No bones broken. He was treated by Dr. C. R. Anderson and sent home.
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Milton Bland
Stuart Perry
Virginia Woolen Company
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Fred L. Glaize
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J. M. Fishpaw
Luexenberg’s
E. Cork St
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P. Klompus
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James R. Reardon
C. I. Brumback
Virginna
Frederick
Mahlon H
Triplett
J. W. Baker
Frederick CO
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J. M. Steck
T. Raussell Cather
F. M. Brill Spl
Duvall & Dunn
Co. C. Brannon
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Washington, D. C
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Louise Lemley
Charles Shillenburg
June
Maurertown
J. T. Holme
Hannibal, Mo
Baxter Bond
Ben Hickman
la Grange
Leod
H. EB. Richardson
Reliance
Arbutus S. Higer
Martinseburg
W. Va
Laura Nair
Esther Nair
Martha Wampler
Burnett May
Harry May
Broadway
Endor
Moling & Cather
Swagger
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
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Batiste
J. L. Massey
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T. F. Timberlake
Etta Kett
Etta
Paul Robinson
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