Printing Plant in Danger From Fire Near Main and Cork
Firefighters yesterday evening prevented a serious loss at the Pritchard property corner Main and Cork streets. A blaze started in the attic due to a defective flue affecting the Ensonga shoe shop and the Independent printing plant. Smoke and water damage were confined to the buildings. police noted the Baptist church nearby as a nearby structure in Win.
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Pritchard
Main and
Cork ‘Street
Sam Ensonga
Independent Newspaper and Printing
Ensogna
Conii
Winen
Slemp Party Spends Night in Winchester
C Bascom Slemp secretary to President Coolidge travels with brother in law sister and cousin from Kentucky and Virginia. The party arrived in Winchester yesterday registering at the George Washington Hotel. They plan a motor trip to Hot Springs Virginia before visiting Slemp home at Big Stone Gap Virginia. They toured historic sites including Handley School and Milroy’s Fort and showed interest in local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Mrac
Jc W. Newman
Kentucky
Py W. Slemp
Virginia
Associated Press
The
Star
Washington
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Hot Springs
Mr. Slemp
Big Stove Gap
Slemp
Congress
George C. Peery
Stonewall
North Street
Milroy
Alto
John
An & Ole Log
Two youths search for missing Fred Gartner across states
George Gartner and Marcel Bevale of New York City journeyed toward York Pa in hopes of locating Fred Gartner, son of George Gartner, amid lodging stops and uncertain leads while relatives pressed authorities to aid the search amid orchard work and family concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gartner
Marcel Bevale
New York City
Fred Gartner
One York
Andy
Eres County
York, Pa
Sainte ‘Litte
Automobil
Brother
Nekgre
Fonda Tine
Tasdoune
Fred
Bix
Fire Devastates Hundreds of Families and Millions in Damage
A severe blaze leaves over nine hundred families homeless as flames rage through the area. Officials report extensive property loss and economic impact amounting to millions of dollars across multiple blocks. Firefighters battle the inferno through the night, assessing causes and providing aid to affected residents.
Fire sweeps Saltpetre plant and adjacent factories
A massive blaze erupts in Jersey City spreading from a saltpetre plant on Warren Street to the American Sugar Refinery and Colgate Soap building. Flames, explosions, and flying debris topple walls as fireboats, ambulances, and diversions aid response along the Hudson River. Chief Boyle urges coordinated blast relief as crews battle the burning block through the afternoon.
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The
Chemical Company
Warren Street
American
Colgate Soap Company
Essex, Morris, Warren
Washington Streets
Hudson River
Polock
Dudley Street
Phen Fire Department
New York
Jersey City
Boyle
Hunting Opens Tomorrow in Frederick County
Frederick County prepares for the 1924 hunting season with dawn openings and large hunter crowds. Officials note licenses issued reach 660 in the county clerk’s office, plus non residents, and expect totals to exceed 700 when including corporation records.
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Frederick CO
Kisele
Fane
Bobeiates
Corporation Clerk's
Cabbage and Potatoes Sale Notice
A compact sales alert from A Shryock announcing cabbage and potatoes available this week. Interested buyers should call 93W or visit the warehouse for purchase details and pickup. Dated 10-io-51.
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F. A. Shryock
Fire ruins block as nine hundred families lose homes
A major blaze at the American Sugar Refinery and adjacent warehouses caused millions in losses. Nine hundred families were rendered homeless as the Morris Warren Essex and Washington street block burned while fire crews retreated under collapsing walls. A newborn was born at a police station amid the emergency.
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Morris, Warren
Essex
Washington Streets
American
Colgate and Company
Vulcan Iron Works Company
Manhattan Electric Supply Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Colgate
Wall Street
Points for Game Hunters to Bear Well in Practice
The Star urges cautious hunting practice for Frederick county season from November 15 to December 31 1924 with a deer limit and license rules. It warns against hunting with dogs hunting before sunrise and emphasizes respect for landowners permits and safety to protect forests and future seasons.
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Frederick County
North Mountain
Stock Prices Rise On Demand and Money Ease
The Associated Press reports New York stock prices advanced in morning trading as demand persisted and money rates stayed easy with call loans at 2 percent. More than twenty stocks hit new yearly highs before noon amid brief short selling efforts. In afternoon trading signs of slowing emerged though the overall uptrend continued with over thirty issues reaching 1924 peaks and total morning volume around 1.26 million shares.
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New York
Stenographer Wanted at Star Office
Stenographer wanted. Apply in own handwriting to A. B.C. Star office.
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Noce
A. B.C
Star Office
Visiting Week Ends Education Week Focus on Schools
Parents invited to visit classrooms and homes next week as Education Week highlights school programs and parental involvement. Teachers will visit advisees at home, with all sessions designed for working parents. A pledge of allegiance to the public school is recited daily to reinforce national education ideals.
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Naterial
Winchester
Kiwanis
Rotary
Wil Steit
Rial Association
Bs Eyee
John Kerr
Handley
Wanted Good Reliable Cook for Small Family
Small family seeks a reliable cook with easy hours. Apply by calling 269 W. Also available: Trespass Cards at The Star Office for 50 cents per dozen.
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Star
Rehearsals Begin For Handley High Comedy Benefit
Rehearsals start within days for The Flappers Grandmother a comedy to benefit the Handley High School Friendship fund for the boys band. Miss Thelma Richardson will coach and arrive next Monday to oversee rehearsals at the Handley High School auditorium with local dramatic and musical comedy stars in the cast.
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Friendship Company
Handley High School
Thelma Richardson
Dr c
Merton W Kremer in Grave Condition at Home
The condition of Merton W. Kremer remained very grave this afternoon at his South Market street home. He had been ill for several days while handling matters related to his new bungalow project in the northern part of the city, with only slight improvements noted at intervals.
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Merton W. Kremer
South Market Street
Mr. Kremer
Mr Scott's Sister Dies in Havana Cuba
Alfred D. Scott, a longtime resident of this city, received word that his sister died at her Havana home yesterday. She had been ill for some time and resided there.
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Alfred D. Scott
Havana
Cuba
Mini
Reward Offered for Information on Lavalliere Theft
A $50 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons who found a platinum and diamond lavalliere on November 8. Information provided will be confidential. MAXIME L. BUCHARME.
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Lavalliere
Maxime L. Bucharme
For Rent Eight Room House on North Market Street
For rent a modern eight room house with conveniences listed by EB J Snapp at 224 North Market Street. Contact details available in the notice.
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EB. J. Snapp
N. Market St
Shall Commercialism Kill Baseball Picture Ad
A vintage phrase proclaims Life's Greatest Game as the first and only official baseball picture filmed. The notice advertises a Colonial screening on Monday and Tuesday at 1 PM.
Moler Transfered to Hagerstown. Stultz Named Winchester Supt
Clyde C. Moler moves from Winchester to Hagerstown as distributing engineer for the Potomac Company subsidiary. D. B. H. Stultz of Frederick named superintendent for Winchester and vicinity, effective about December 1, with family joining from Berkeley Springs after two years in the company. Moler has headed Winchester operations for five years and is praised as a capable supervisor. Stultz succeeds Moler after prior service in Frederick and Berkeley Springs.
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D. BH. Stultz
Frederick
Winchester
Virginia Power Company
Potom Company
C. C. Moler
Stultz
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Moler
Hagerstown
Laborites Fared Well In Election Says Mr Gompers
In El Paso Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor said labor fared almost phenomenally well in the general election. He spoke as the federation outlined plans for its forty fourth annual convention set to begin Monday and commented on the November 4 ballot.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Hill Injunction To Be Lifted In Baltimore
An injunction in Baltimore is set for removal with reference to legislative actions at Harvard. The notice seeks a response from a small business buyer offering a fractional interest as an initial contact.
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Hill
Baltimore
For Rent Modern ment 10-30-1p-11
Lost an automobile owner seeks star questions answered. reward offered.
Apply now for steady work at WaRkee cannery plant
National Fruit Product announces jobs at Go. t plant with openings at the Waykee cannery. Applicants urged to apply for steady positions as the firm fills seasonal and permanent roles. Local labor bureau notes eligibility and submission deadlines.
Coleman page item from FRL-SAT listing deals
November promotion lists Miss Kremer’s erdet at 1.00 and Bradsières 3 for 1.00 with unclear context and pricing details.
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Miss Kremer's
Bradsiéres
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Civic Clubs and Ministerial Association
Sam R' S
President Coolidge II
Big Stone Gap
Bulletin
New. Ee
Héry
Salt Petre
Richardson Chemical Company
Wall Street Financial District
Warden Pingley
Editor
Mr. Scott
Clyde C. Moler
D. E. Stultz
Gompers
Legislature
Harvard
WaRkee
Dj Big
Coleman Page
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