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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1926
Page
1
Fingerprint witnesses clash in Hall Mills trial dispute
In Somerville New Jersey the defense expert contradicted state testimony on calling card prints linking to Willie Stevens. Frederick Sandberg supported the first expert while Mrs Jane Gibson in Jersey City weakened after a relapse, claiming a clear conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gibson
Jersey City Hospital
Associated Press
Court House
Somerville
N. J
Edward W. Hall
Willie Stevens
Hall-Mills
J. H. Taylor
Pobaree
United States Navy
Henry
Frances Stevens Hall
Willie Taylor
Alexander Simpson
Robert H. McCarter
Taylor
Clarence H. Case
Defense Counsel
de Russey
Frederick Sandberg
Jersey City
Jane Gibson
Giblson
Henry’Stevens
Eleanor Mills
Six Men Trapped in Alberta Coal Mine After Gas Blast
In Coleman Alberta on November 23 six men were entombed by a gas and dust explosion at the McGillevray Coal and Coke Company's mine. Nine of the fifteen miners inside the pit escaped to the surface unharmed and officials hope for the rescuing of the six trapped workers. The Evening Star notes Thanksgiving Day publication interruption and small local ads follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coleman
Alberta
McGillevray Coal and Coke Company
Here
Fenge Around Field For Thanksgiving Football Classic
Preparations ramp up for Martinsburg High School versus Handley High School Thanksgiving game on Handley field. A large crowd is expected with field fencing and ticket entry at one point. Traffic will be restricted after 1 PM and Gerrard street access limited to ticket holders. Officials from nearby cities will oversee the event and all spectators must follow referee decisions. Admission is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg High School
Handley High School
Handley’s
Washington
Nyone
Stewart Street
Washington Street
Pall Mall Street
Gerrard Street
Braddock
Martinsburg
Grace Church to Sing Maunder Cantata on Thanksgiving
Grace Church in the city hosts a Thanksgiving cantata The Song of Thanksgiving by Maunder performed by a 30 voice combined choir from Grace Church and other city churches under Mrs Frank L Buckley with organist Mrs Harry C Stouffer The program includes a brief evening prayer led by Rev Dr C A Freed and lasts about 45 minutes Attendance is encouraged as the event is expected to attract a crowded audience
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maunder
Grace Lutheran Church
Frank L. Buckley
Grace Church
Harry C. Stouffer
C. A. Freed
Philomena Laren
Buckley
Donald McFadden
Tax On Liquor Is Not Repealed
The Supreme Court ruled the federal prohibition law did not repeal internal revenue taxes on manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in a Washington case. The rest of the page lists local ads and shop notices including Ready for business at 11 West Water Street and various sale items and Thanksgiving hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Supreme Court
Final Red Cross luncheon shows funds well below last year
The final Red Cross roll call luncheon at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building reported cash and pledges well below last year. Mrs. Robert T. Barton warned that without quick fundraising the county work may be curtailed. The roll call closes on Thanksgiving. additional members are listed beyond those already reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Robert T. Barton
Red Cross
Torrential rains kill workers and boats in Italy
Torrential rain storms and floods in northern Italy claim lives as two relief workers drown near Pavia and vessels wreck off Spezia. The floods have driven thousands from homes and remain dangerous in Trediglio Verona and Alessandria areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Pavia
Spezia
Trediglio
Verona
Allesanria
Canadian railway workers vote for strike after wage row
In Montreal on November 23, Canadian railway trainmen and conductors endorsed a strike, rejecting the conciliation board and its wage increase denial. The announcement was made by 8 N Berry, president of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montreal
Quebec
Board On Conciliation
N. Berry
Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Army drill and public sale notices from 116th infantry unit
Headquarters orders drill at 7 380 oclock on Tuesday and no drill on Thanksgiving night. Public sale at Noah Tiptons place in Stephens on Thursday at 10 a m. Chicken and cake sale at Batt s Store on Wednesday November 24 by the Ladies Aid Society of Frederick Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley & Son
Lawrence C. Hollis
Hq. Co
Noah Tipton
Stephen‘sons
Batt’s
Ladies’ Aid Society
Frederick Circuit
Cake Pie Sale at Grace Lutheran Queen Esther class
Grace Lutheran Church hosts a cake pie sale by the Queen Esther Bible class in the Social Room of the Sunday School building. The sale runs Wednesday November 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Coffee, cakes, and pies will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Bible
Grace Lutheran S. S
S. S
Wed
Former Miss Fair Said to Seek Marriage Annulment
New York dispatch reports Mrs William Vanderbilt II alleges coercion in her 1899 marriage to Consuelo Vanderbilt's elder brother. Rome Rota Tribunal reportedly examines annulment, but decree withheld due to publicity. Vanderbilt and family details noted. priest says he was surprised by the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Society
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
William K. Vanderbilt, II
Rota Tribunal
Supreme Court of the Catholic Church
Rome
Seaefice Baskerville
William Vanderbilt
Marlborough
Paris
Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Virginia Fair
United States
James G. Fair
Ireland
Miss Fair
Herman Oelrichs
Thomas
Inces Murphy
Oelrichs
Newport
Father Murphy
Herman del- Tichs
U S Wins Higher Court Victory in Mill Work Case
The United States prevailed in the Supreme Court over manufacturers contractors and union carpenters in Chicago on charges of conspiratorial restraint of interstate commerce related to mill work. The case involved union labor and non union millwork and drew 41 convictions from 68 defendants with appeals leading to reversal in part by the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Supreme Cou
Chicago
Illinois
Federal District Court
Circuit Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Taxpayers Notice on Taxes and Vote Eligibility
Taxpayers must pay city taxes by December 1 with 3 percent penalty and state taxes by December 15 with 5 percent penalty. To qualify for the June election capitation tax must be paid by December 14. William T. Barr, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Store Closed Thursday Thanksgiving Day Notice
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its meeting at Handley Library Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Store will be closed Thanksgiving Day per notice from B. A. Grayson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Grayson
W. Cc Tt
Brothers in Law Turn on Each Other in Maryland Liquor Trial
In Frederick Circuit Court Ernest Price faces a liquor charge while his brother in law Edward Mayes testifies against him claiming Price made liquor at a rented home. A woman witness notes Price’s wife says five pots of mash boil constantly. Mayes, who denies making liquor, says Price betrayed him at the preliminary hearing and is now retaliating. Sheriff Pannett reports liquor and mash found on Price premises. The jury convicts Price at 12:45 pm with penalties to be set later after new evidence review. Parson then faces a separate liquor transport case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Ernest Price
Price
Edward Mayes
Mayes
Pannett
Ronanaes
Cea Ceave
Parson
Reginald Denny Thanksgiving Day At the Win
On Universal City set Reginald Denny directs a reunion of Marion Nixon and Ben Hendricks for Rolling Home. The team previously collaborated on three of Denny’s last four pictures, with Rolling Home touted as the finest Denny special and a chance for a grand laugh this Thanksgiving period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal City
Heninald Denny
Marion Nixon
Ben Hendricks
Denny
Leiter
Miss Nixon
Farcour
Jones
Hendricks
Thanksgiving Service Time Change at Christ Episcopal Church
The Thanksgiving service at Christ Episcopal Church will start at 9 30 in the morning instead of 10 00 as previously announced. This notice adjusts the service schedule for worshipers attending the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Buy Shawnee Heights Lots Now
Short time offer selling 20 choice lots 50 by 144 ft on Parkway near City Hall and silk mill site. Price $550 with concrete walks street sewer water and street lights. Small cash down and monthly payments possible. 4 profit guaranteed for investors. Newlin & Co. 20 W Water St. Thanksgiving Ice Cream flavors offered by Jones Creamery, Fletcher, prop.
Cabbage Carload Extra Fine Cabbage Just In
Advertisement notes a carload of cabbage arriving and promoting wash services. Autoclean cars washed by Valley Car Laundry offers prompt service and competent washers at Cork Street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Hockman
Valley Car Laundry
Cork St
Bag of cash center of attention in local note
A brief paragraph centers on a bag of cash and a small black satchel, highlighting the items as focal points in the snippet. The text emphasizes the objects without providing wider context or names.
Jury Selection Under Guard In Oil Conspiracy Trial
In Washington DC a high profile conspiracy case centers on Albert Fall and Edward Doheny. Justice orders strict jury custody as 12 jurors are chosen after hours of questioning. Defense questions safety while government notes bribery counts tied to Fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
WaAnsinsuga
Nee
Hogan
Japan
Fall
New Co
Seatie
Oif
A. Hoeling
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Albert B. “All
Edward L. Doheny
Los Angeles
Frank J. Hogan
Doheny
Veniremen
Thanksgiving Baptist Supper Planned at Intheradl Church
A Thanksgiving supper is scheduled at Intheradl Church on Tuesday November 23 at 7:15 p.m. Friends and parishioners are invited to share a community meal and fellowship.
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Princess Dressers
Choir of Grace Church
United Shoe Repair Shop
Water St
Sam Ensogna
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Star Office
William. R. Willis
Harry Willis
Sampsell
R. B. Slonaker
Frank Walter
Tom Sprint
Sallie
Ellen Boyd
George Keller
Home Grocery
D. B. Conrad
W. H. Painter
Fred Barr
Robert Fleet
Edwin B. Sartelle
High Court of Church
U. S
Ridgeway
W. Va
Bryarly’s
Senate
Reginald Denny
Shawnee Heights
Newlin & CO
W. Water St
Senahn
Jones Creamery
Me Fletcher
Prosecution
Heny
Oil King
Reynolds—Radio Cacl
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