Winchester rally to close campaign with Governor Byrd speaking
Democratic leaders plan a large mass meeting at the Colonial Theatre in Winchester to close the campaign. Governor Harry F. Byrd is the principal speaker with invitations extended to all parties. The event draws expected turnout from Clarke Warren Shenandoah and other Shenandoah Valley counties. The rally precedes state and local elections with polls opening at sunrise.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Colonial Theatre
Harry ¥. Byrd
Democratic Committee
Byrd
Charles P.mcvicar
Clarke
Warren
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Ride Mountains
House of Delegates
Friendship Engine House
C. P. Kremer
Joseph Patterson
John W. Kater
Stewart Grim
Robert Forney
Rouss Engine House
John Dunn
William Haines
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Burton C. Ritter
Theodore Jackmier
City Hall
Charles Fries
Harry R. Homer
M. L. Capper
James S. Ritter
Arthur G. Athey
Sarah Zane Engine House
John A. Huntsberry
Elmer V. Hodges
Robert S. Bell
Carlin Gray
R. C. Legge
E. Bruce Capper
Reuss Engine House
J. B. Affleck
County
Neffstown
Hunter Stine
Clark Hardesty
R. P. Chamberlain
J. O. Sherman
L. F. Dorsey
Brucetown
William Huyett
William B. Timberlake
J. John Jolliffe
William Stipe
Corrie Swimley
White Hall
N. Hardy
John Randall
Jonah Chamberlain
Frank Strather
Albin
W. W. Baker
James Spence
H. M. Bond
S. Hawkins
Fred. Thwaite
Gainesboro
J. Earl Rinker
George Rinker
Leslie Ramey
C. F. Adams
J. W. Mcllwee
Kay Baker
S Mill
R. L. Smith
Fred. A. Whitacre
John Dailey
R. G. Braithwaite
George Peace
Garage and Gas Station Burned in Gore Fire
Fire destroyed a two story frame building in Gore owned by Davis Johnson and housing H F Clemmons restaurant filling station and garage. The blaze caused about 1500 dollars loss to the owner and minor damage to a bank window across the street. E Russell Hook suffered burns to a hand while saving a radio speaker.
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Gore
Davis Johnson
H. F. Clemmons
Friendship Fire Company
Western Frederick Bank
Hook
E. Russell Hook
Stone Thrower Gets a Year On Convict Force
Frank Bray was sentenced to one year on the state roads by Justice Tavenner in the county magistrate’s court for assault on Walter Fincham after Bray allegedly threw a rock at an automobile west of Winchester. A second stone hit Fincham, fracturing his skull, and he was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital where surgeons removed skull bone to relieve brain pressure.
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Frank Bray
Justice Tavenner
Walter Fincham
Winchester
Bray
Fincham
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Reporters Go To Jail Over Noting Appeal
Three Washington Times reporters Gorman Hendricks Linton Burkett and John Nevin Jr returned to jail to serve 45 day contempt sentences after bail release. They had refused to name sources for liquor purchases used to gather material for a crime conditions survey in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gorman M. Hendricks
Linton Burkett
John E. Nevin, Jr
Washington Times
Court of Appeals
Auxiliary Busy With Plans For Armistice Bazaar
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting at 7 30 tonight at Mrs Robert A Beverley 221 Stewart Street with chairmen reporting progress for the Armistice night supper and sale at the George Washington Hotel. Members are urged to donate an article to the fancy table and support the annual appeal aiding veterans families and Red Cross related disaster relief.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Robert A. Beverley
Stewart Street
George Washington Hotel
Bryan Conrad
Auxiliary
Legion
Red Cross
Florida
Mississippi
Winchester Bar Praises Clerk J Gray Beverley
Members of the Winchester bar express appreciation for the conduct of the Corporation Court Clerk Office by J Gray Beverley. They commend his courtesy accommodation efficiency and willingness to help patrons. Every member of the Winchester bar signs the notice.
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Winchester Bar
J. Gray Beverley
Winchester
Corporation Court of the
City of
H. R. Kern
R. Gray Williams
Robt. M. Ward
Jas. P. Reardon
T. W. Harrison
M. M. Lynch
John M. Steck
T. Russell Cather
Herbert S. Larrick
Donald Weems
Philip R. Fowle
B. P .Harrison
Warren Rice
Bryan Conrad
Virginia Campaign Message Calls for Pollard Victory
A political appeal urges Virginians to back John Garland Pollard over Dr. W. Brown in the governor race. It highlights Pollard as progressive, experienced, and devoted to tax relief, good roads, and school aid, while attacking Brown as inexperienced and divisive.
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Virginia
Shenandoah Park
Dr. Brown
John Garland Pollard
Col. Henry
W. Anderson
Mexico
Nicaragua
Wm. Moseley Brown
Pollard
Misleading Circular Endorsing Haldeman in Winchester Race
A circular sent to Winchester voters promotes Republican Haldeman for the House of Delegates. It bears no clear identifying executive committee. It also urges voting for Pollard for Governor and Denny for the legislature, with Denny praised for his General Assembly service and the Democratic program.
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Winchester
Haldeman
House of Delegates
Joseph S. Denny
Denny
General Assembly
Pollard
Virginia
Democratic Exec. Committee
EB Jacob For Haldeman For House Of Delegates Ad
Political advertisement endorsing EB Jacob for EB Jacob for Haldeman for the House of Delegates. City and district context implied, no voting details.
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EB Jacob
Byrd calls for pure elections in reply to Angell
Roanoke Republican Chairman R H Angell charged wardens with soliciting votes by mail in southwestern Virginia. Governor Byrd, in Winchester, replied that statements during a heated campaign are not always factual. He reaffirmed support for election honesty and minority representation on electoral boards.
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R. H. Angell
Roanoke
Republican State Committee
Byrd
Richmond
Winchester
Angell
Virginia
Man Slain In Gun Battle Near Whitesburg
The body of Ashland Collins, believed to be the man in a gun battle with prohibition officers, was found near the scene. He had been shot twelve times as 25 shots were fired by Stephen K. Cornett deputy sheriff and candidate for sheriff, and federal agent W A Greech alongside Collins. Cornett reported firing from the ground and was wounded, with Collins resisting arrest.
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Associated Press
Whitesburg
Ashland Collins
Stephen K. Cornett
Cornett
Colling
W. A. Greech
Prohibition
Collins
MacDonald Returns to Commons to Cheers and Key Employment Debate
London November 4 Prime Minister MacDonald returned to the House of Commons to loud cheers resuming leadership. A packed chamber awaits a crucial unemployment bill movement led by J H Thomas lord privy seal and minister of employment with high stakes for government fate.
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London
House of Commons
America
MacDonald
Commons
J. H. Thomas
Give More Than Dollar If You Can Afford It
Red Cross workers tour urging donations for Winchester relief. The appeal questions whether one dollar suffices to fund a year of aid for the destitute, urging readers to consider giving more than a single dollar to support broader welfare efforts.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Voter Information for Party Endorsements
Residents seeking endorsements from the Republican and Coalition parties can obtain information by calling 95. A transportation service will provide cars to take voters to the polls. callers should supply name and address.
Governor Byrd Declares He Is Lawful Virginia Voter
Col Henry W. Anderson claimed Governor Byrd was not a lawful voter in Virginia. Byrd released a statement with an affidavit from Winchester Registrar J. E. Affleck confirming Byrd’s lawful status and poll tax compliance. Notary Lester D. Arnold swore to the affidavit on November 4, 1929, asserting misrepresentation by Anderson.
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Henry W. Anderson
Byrd
Virginia
Richmond
Anderson
Col. Anderson
Winchester
Harry F. Byrd
Pennsylvania General Transit to run Harrisburg Baltimore buses
The Public Service Commission granted the Pennsylvania General Transit Company, a Pennsylvania Railroad subsidiary, permission to operate motor buses between Harrisburg and the Maryland line via York as part of a Harrisburg Baltimore route. Local passenger service within Pennsylvania remains restricted to existing carriers.
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Harrisburg
Maryland State Line
York
Harrisburg-Baltimore
Pennsylvania General Transit Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Public Service Commission
Boundary Line
Pensylvania
Democratic Ballot Advice for Governor Candidates
Voters are warned to mark ballots carefully in the upcoming election. For governor four names appear and three must be scratched to validate the vote. Democratic governor candidates listed include John Garland Pollard, William Moseley Brown, W A Rowe, and John J Kafka. Scratches are specified for lieutenant governor and attorney general choices with Calum B Jones and Chas C Berkeley respectively. Democratic Committee.
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John Garland Pollard
Williamsburg
Ya Moseley Brown
W.A Aff
John J. Kafka
Callum B. Jones
Chas. C. Berkeley
Indictment of Lacey Dismissed in Frederick Court
Walter A. Lacey faced charges of larceny over a $3500 land bond from Theresa Milburn and son John B. Milburn. Judge Philip Williams struck down the indictment for misstating the amount, then re-arrested Lacey who posted bond and will face trial at February term.
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Walter A. Lacey
Theresa Milburn
John B. Milburn
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Lacey
Pannett
J. W. Lindeey
Loudoun County
Milburn
Ban ' Ury
Milburns
Bigamist Baker Sentenced to Three Years in Penitentiary
David C. Baker was found guilty of bigamy in Frederick County Circuit Court and sentenced to three years in state prison. He had married Miss Katie A. Keeler while his first wife Ida Gardner Baker was still living. the marriage occurred in Columbus, Ohio, on March 4, 1929, after he reportedly took her from Frederick County on a visit to friends. Only the first wife testified. Baker had prior court appearances and recent jail time pending trial.
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David C. Baker
Frederick County
Baker
Katie A. Keeler
Ida Gardner Baker
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio City
West
Auction Sale for Mrs John H Flood at 405 W Cork St
Sale at 10 a m Saturday November 9 features household furniture china glass and some antiques. Also notes an Oyster and Chicken Supper at Ridgeway Hall on Thursday November 7 from 7 to 11 p m to benefit Rest Church with supper priced 50 cents. Dustless coal from W B Snider and Son now unloading Pocahontas stove size coal advertised with new processing claim.
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John H. Flood
W. Cork St
Ridgeway Hall
Benefit Rest Church
W. B. Snider & Son
Apple Trees See Richards ros Shen Val Bank Bldg
Apple trees event listed with Richards ros at Shenandoah Valley Bank Building on October 28th at 7 30 O clock.
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Richards Ros
Shen
Val. Bank Bldg
New Indictment Found Against Arthur G. Jones
Ten counts accuse theft of funds and unauthorized commissions split with Max Krol. A separate indictment for larceny of about $14,000 was returned by a Corporation Court grand jury against Jones, former president and general manager of Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corp. Trial set for November 18. bail set at $15,000.
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Corporation Court
G. Jones
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporetioe
Charles E. Johnston
Robert L. Glaize
H. Brooke Mc Kee
J. Clayton Cochran
A. Lee Coble
C. B. Organ
W. H. Reed
James R. DuShane
Phi Williams
Jones
Neves
Pany
Fairmont
Max Krol
New York
Krol
T.A. Copeland
Chicago Wool Company
Facts About Taxes Ad Warns Voters On Tax Systems
A political advertisement contrasts tax levels across states and counties, urging voters to support the Democratic party to maintain or oppose tax reforms. It cites Virginia, North Dakota, West Virginia, and nearby areas, naming Miss Webber and Ralph N. Dorsey as referents.
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North Dakota
Port Chester
N. Y
Miss Webber
Virginia
Berryville
Ralph N. Dorsey
Lang
West Virginia
Jefferson County
Clarke County
Democratic Party
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John G. Pollard
Joseph SS. Denny
Joseph
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John R. Saunders
Atty. General Democrat Institutes
South End Hose Company
Oath End Hose Company
Lee Barr
H. L
Jack
Bowers
BAZAR
Clerk Corporationn Goort
GOV
C . M. Smith
Baitorial
H. F. Byrd
J. E. Affleck
Lester D. Arnold
P-R. R
The
Democratic
Lexington
W. A. Rowe
Northumberland
Chseterfield
James H. Price
Richmond City
Calum B. Jones
Hanover
Middlesex
Newport News
Bigamist
Arthur G. Jones
Grand Jury
Jas. H. Price
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