Snapp Bandit 8 Caught Confesses to Store Hold Up
William C. Robinson, 27, arrested by Officers Boyd and Massie, confessed to holding up G. O. Snapp at his North Cameron street store with a pistol. The arrest followed information from Douglas Stickley and Elmer House. Robinson said he planned the robbery to obtain money for his needs and was coerced into confessing after police brought him to headquarters.
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William C. Robinson
Boyd and
Massie
G. O. Snapp
North Cameron Street
Robinson
Doran
Snapp
Douglas Stickley
Elmer House
Bufflick Road
Stickley
Tesvolver
House
Mr. Snapp
Winchester
Sharp Street
Police
Ban- Chw
Mr. Shapp
Robinewson
Navy opens recruiting office in Winchester
The United States Navy opens a recruiting office in Winchester in the post office building. James Oscar Talbert, Chief Gunner's Mate, U. S. Navy, heads the office and is a local resident. The Navy seeks a limited number of men with eighth grade education and above to reach a planned strength of 2 1/2 million. The service offers extensive training with seventeen technical trade schools and over one hundred free correspondence courses. A battleship crew of 1,200 illustrates Navy life and capabilities.
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United States Navy
Winchester
James Oscar Talbert
U. S. Navy
W. O. Talbert
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
National Avenue
Navy
Congress of the United States
Hoover to Appeal to Voters by Radio Tonight
Hoover travels to Palo Alto to deliver a nonpartisan radio address urging citizens to vote. He cites enthusiastic 3,000 mile journey and emphasizes key election issues as Curtis plans a late evening speech in Topeka.
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Associated Press
Hoover
Palo Alto
Cal
Herbert Hoover
Atlantic
Pacific
Pueblico
Washington
Assue for Democrats Is Predicted by National Survey
New York City November 4 Our election survey indicates Smith and Robinson will win by large plurality carrying the solid south and many states for a total of 402 electoral votes with Delaware Ohio and Pennsylvania in doubt Demonstrations across the nation press for a decisive victory and urge county chairmen to combat apathy in the Democratic national efforts.
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National Committee
Big Democratic Rally At Colonial Theatre Tonight
Citizens are urged to attend a major Democratic rally at the Colonial Theatre this evening at 8 o clock. The event features local party leaders and pledges to energize community involvement ahead of upcoming elections.
Byrd Urges Clean Campaign as Virginia Votes
Governor H F Byrd releases a closing statement urging Virginians to judge the record, defend Democratic principles, and accept the likely verdict with no bitterness. He warns of threats to the party if Catholics nominate and calls for unity and adherence to the Golden Rule after November 7.
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Virginia
Democratic Party
Democrats to Guard Against Election Fraud in Indiana
In Indianapolis Indiana Russel Ryan head of the legal department of the Democratic state committee says about 150 detectives from the arms Agency will be assigned to principal Indiana cities to guard against possible election fraud. The assignment was arranged by the national Democratic committee.
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Associated Press
Indianafolis
Ind
Russel Ryan
Democratic Stateommittee
Arms
Ncipal
Indiana
National Democratic Committee
Ryan
End of Campaigns In Winchester Two Rallies Tonight
Governor Harry F. Byrd will headline the Democratic rally at the Colonial Theatre from 7 to 9 p m with Middletown Cornet Band. Republicans counter with Capt. George B. Young at City Hall Auditorium as Winchester Concert Band provides a pre speech concert.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Harry F. Byrd
Colonial Theatre
Middletown
Byrd
Virginia
Atorium
George B. Young
New York
Vote for Hoover and Garber Tomorrow
Political ad urging a voting choice for Hoover and Garber tomorrow. Includes a fragmented line about children needing models and critics, attributed to Joupert.
Why Vote for Garber Political Advertisement
A general political appeal praising Garber as one of us with farm ties and clean ethics. The piece argues fresh vision, loyalty, and moral tone, urging support for Garber in Washington and noting collaboration with Hoover or Smith administrations. Vote early tomorrow.
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Garber
Congress
America
Rockingham County
Washington
Hoover
Garbr
Smith
Official ballots delivered for election day
Election officials confirm delivery of ballots and ten election judges. Polls open at 6 39 a m and close at 5 p m. Voters told marking is easy if they avoid confusion as judges and clerks supervise.
Good Weather Forecast Ahead of Election Day
The weather bureau reported favorable conditions for election day across most of the nation with mild seasonal temperatures expected on election day.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau Today
Voting procedure outlined for Winchester and Frederick County election
Winchester and Frederick county election officials arranged for tomorrow's presidential senatorial and congressional vote. Ballots have been delivered to judges and clerks, with polling opening at dawn. Voters will mark by scratching names to exclude others, keeping preferred candidates intact.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Baltimore Sun
United States
Congress
Virginia
Election News to Star Tuesday Night from Frederick
Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and nearby Shenandoah Valley counties are urged to report election totals to The Star in Winchester as soon as polls close Tuesday. Judges should telephone complete totals for President and Congress to enable a quick county, state wide result.
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Frederick
Star
Winchester
Clarke
Warren
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Congress
Smith Appeals West Farmers On Relief Issue
Governor Smith urged farm support from the agricultural West in a radio address from New York. He framed a Democratic victory as solving the farm problem through export control and cost shifts, contrasting with Hoover. Senator Norris and ex-Governor Lowden were cited on farm relief principles. Senator Joe Robinson ended a lengthy campaign tour and returned to Little Rock.
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Associated Press
New York
Smith
Herbert Hoover
National Broadcasting Company
Lowden
Norris
Nebraska
Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Joe T. Robinson
Steet
Disapproval of Attacks on Religious Grounds in Virginia Campaign
A Virginia Democratic leader rejects religiously tinged attacks against Hoover and Smith. He emphasizes freedom of worship, unity after the election, and conducting the campaign on clean issues. He notes ties with Quakers in Frederick County and urges voters to decide based on truth and facts.
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Hinsert Hoover Clube
Republican Organization
Winchester
Frederick County
Mr. Hoover
Governor Smith
Virginia
Great Hoover rally tonite at auditorium
Captain George B. Young, famed orator, speaks at City Hall Auditorium under Hoover Club auspices in Winchester. Citizens Band music at 7 30. H B McCormac to introduce around eight. Rally aims to close local Hoover campaign ahead of Tuesday election with strong expected victory.
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George B. Young
Winchester
City Hall
Hoover Club
Citizens’ Band
Captain Young
H. B. McCormac
Herbert Hoover
Hoover and Garber Supporters Ride to Polls
Hoover and Garber supporters may ride to the polls with phone contact 771-W. Watch for reorganization and expansion sale details and deadlines.
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Hoover
Garber
Worker electrocuted at Shenandoah Valley Apple plant
Willis Corbin, an employee of the Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company, died at the plant after holding a light connected to a wire. Corbin was assisting Edward Lamp when the accident occurred near a switchboard. Coroner ruled death accidental. Survived by wife and two children. family large with ties to Rappahannock county. Funeral arrangements pending for relatives to arrive.
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Willis Corbin
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Edward Lamp
Corbin
Lamp
A. C. Swimley
Corbin Hi
Wistor Dent
Ha Ak J
Cider and Vinegar Corporation
H. W. , Butler
Brother
Rappahannock County
William Corbin
Mr. Corbin
Valley Pike
Winchester
Sylvester Corbin
Ashby Corbin
Jack
Gordon Corbin
Minor Corbin
Annie Corbin
Woodstock Lane
Nellie Fries
Parlett
Ellen Andersons Property to Be Sold at Court House Sale
The desirable home of the late Mrs Ellen Anderson on the north side of Northwestern Grade near town spring west of Amherst street will be sold in front of Court House at noon on Saturday November 17 1928. See sale bill.
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Ellen Anderson
Amherst Street
Town Spring
Court House
Local businesses announce sales and openings in Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Apple Products seeks one thousand bushels of whole corn cobs at once for Strasburg plant. Trier and Perry Cider Mill opens at Kent and Pall Mall streets. Barrels sold. Winchester Steam Laundry advertises expansion sale and cleaning guidance during the weekend.
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Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation
Strasburg
Trier and Perry
Kent
Pall Mall
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