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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1935

Page

5

Haile Selassie Battles War Horror as Ethio pia Is Bombed

Addis Ababa dispatch reports Italian air raids on the south of Ethiopia killing many and prompting Haile Selassie to pledge all foreign assets for war. Italian envoy Vinci Giagliucci ordered to leave. Ak sum and Aksum relics protected by monks amid mounting tensions.

James A. Mills Ted Press Associated Press Addis Ababa Aksum Haile Selassie Luigi Vinci-Gigliucci Negradas Yesus Rome Taffarikarama Jialmo Garaalta Italy Makale Webbe Shibeli Regzion Cornelius van H. Engert United States Legation Deridawa Harar Mussolini Vinci Ethiopia Magalo Djibouti Great Britain France Obel'sks

Apple Demand Stays Strong in Liverpool Auction Sales

Demand for apples from Scythia and American Importer cargoes remained robust at Liverpool weekly sales. Prices varied by variety and size with Yorks Jonathan Stayman and others bidding. Week ending October 5 saw large shipments to Liverpool London Glasgow and Southampton totaling 39 251 barrels 27 592 boxes and 13 989 baskets.

Scythia Liverpool Eng G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company Yorks Jonathan Stayman Bonums Grimes Ganos New York London Glasgow Southampton

Hauptmann May Go to the Chair Early In Winter

Legal observers said Hauptmann could Die in the electric chair late November or early December unless he wins a final appeal. 10 to 15 days pass before the record returns to Justice Trenchard who will set a new death sentence date not less than four weeks nor more than eight from receipt.

Trenton N. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Supreme Court Thomas W. Trenchard Trenchard

Mussolini Has Well Developed Finance Plan

Wall Street experts note Mussolini built a streamlined financial motor to support his Africa campaign. They say Italy can wage war with internally distilled funds from a 10 percent corporate dividend tax, higher sales tax, steeper imposts on gasoline and petroleum, and a tax on truck freight.

New York Benito Mussolini Africa Wall Street Italy Il Duce

Real Estate Auction in Winchester for Lot 9 on Millwood Turnpike

Wilmer F. Shryock, as trustee, offers for sale at public auction on November 9 1935 in Winchester Virginia a bungalow lot No 9 on the Knight subdivision fronting 40 feet with a 12 foot rear alley. Terms require one third cash sale day and two thirds by purchaser bonds due one and two years after date with six percent interest, secured by a trust deed and fire insurance.

Corporation Court City of Winchester Winchester Virginia City of Millwood Turnpike Knight Wilmer F. Shryock

Italy pushes toward Addis Ababa as Aduwa seen as first step

Reporters describe Mussolini’s forces strengthening across northern Ethiopia. Aduwa is touted as the initial objective with aims to seize narrow passes toward the high country near Addis Ababa. Italian officers claim the army is preparing a new advance after securing Adigrat and Edagahamus amid fierce fighting.

IL Duce Aduwa Ethiopia Tigre Harar Rhode Island Delaware Italy West Virginia Adigrat Addis Ababa Aksum Ol Duce Rome Edagahamus Asmara Eritrea Benito Mussolini

Richard H. Gray House and Lot For Sale

Under a deed of trust dated May 1 1928 Richard H Gray and Nan Taylor Gray his wife authorize a public auction of a Courtfield Manor lot 12 and 13 in Winchester described by metes and bounds. The improved pebble dash dwelling sits 240 feet from Harry C Stouffer’s home. the sale secures a debt to Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester with policies of fire insurance on the buildings endorsed.

Richard H. Gray Nan Taylor Gray Corporation Court City of Winchester Shenandoah Valley National Bank of County Court House Virginia Courtfield Manor Harry C. Stouffer Meta B R. Gray Williams

Ethiopian-E Italian clash near Aksum escalates as reports conflict

Article describes Ethiopian forces clashing with advancing Italians near Ak sum and Nauzien with varied claims on Aksum's status. A government spokesman says Aksum may fall but provides no exact update. Separate dispatch notes 20 Ethiopians killed and Italian road workers attacked near Eritrean border amid League of Nations sanction talks.

Nauzien Aduwa Aksum Ethiopia

Roosevelt Sons In Crash With Train In Boston

James and John Roosevelt sons of the President were in a car struck by a train at Maverick Street crossing East Boston. Both were unharmed and left Peter Brent Brigham Hospital after a brief check. The incident occurred on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad tracks. John is a Harvard sophomore, James an insurance worker and former resident.

Boston James John Roosevelt East Boston Peter Brent Brigham Hospital Henry Jones Maverick Street John Ford Ford James Roosevelt New York Roosevelts Boston, Revere Beach Lynn Harvard Uiversity Roosevelt Franklin D., Jr Harvard

Taxi Murderer Gets Life Term In Bel Air Case

Harford county circuit court jury convicts Kendall Hill of first degree murder in the strangling of Baltimore taxi driver Albert Atwell near Havre de Grace on September 17 after a four dollar robbery. Hill pled not guilty by reason of insanity.

Bel Air Harford County Kendall Hill Albert Atwell Baltimore Atwell Havre de Grace Hill

Michigan to sell eggs by the pound starting November

Detroit reports that Michigan will switch to selling eggs by the pound after November 1 in four grades fancy A B and common. Agricultural Commissioner James F Thomson explains a dozen eggs average 22 ounces for standard size and 26 ounces for jumbo while bakers worry about recipe conversions and shopkeepers question weight checks.

Detroit Aegan Michigan James F. Thomson Thomson

Government Completes Its Kidnap Story

Louisville report says two Stoll kidnapping defendants were denied a directed verdict of acquittal after the government finished its case. Thomas H. Robinson Jr. and Frances Robinson must present defense. testimony to begin tomorrow as the jury will decide on the merits.

Louisville Stoll Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Frances Robinson

Eviction Ordered for Shenafideah Park Operator

LURAY October 9 sheriff Charles Fawley of Rockingham County obtained a court order to remove Vernon Foltz station operator from Shenafideah National Park. The order requires Foltz to vacate his Rockingham County property by Friday midnight.

New Textile Company Receives State Charter in Covington

Covington October 9 The Covington Weaving Company Inc is chartered by the State Corporation Commission. J S Love of Greensboro N C serves as president. Capitalization up to 175000 for textile fabrics. Plant formerly Schwarzs bach Huber now refurbished with new machinery. About 250 workers employed with 400 projected. Mill weaves rayon as a subsidiary of Burlington Mills Greensboro.

Covington State Corporation Commission Richmond Covington Weaving Company, Inc J. S. Love Greensboro N. C Schwarzsbach-Huber Company Covington Weaving Company R. C. Stokes Burlington Mills

Clipper Plane Hops Off For The Canal Zone

Norfolk reports the navy patrol seaplane XYS3YI flew non stop from Norfolk Naval Air Station to Coco Solo Panama Canal Zone in 5 oclock takeoff amid a 15 mile northeast wind. Commander Knefler McGinnis led a crew of five with Lieut J K Averill as navigating officer. A prior attempt yesterday ended with a radio generator fire requiring return to base for repairs.

Norfolk Norfolk Naval Air Station Fleet Air Base Coco Solo Panama Canal Zone Knefler McGinnis J. K. Averill

You Get More Miles See These Footprints Ad

Footprint imagery promotes Goodyear tires claiming longer mileage and value. The ad emphasizes convincing evidence of superior wear, suggesting better performance and guaranteed savings for buyers.

No Season For Deer Hunting In This County

Shenandoah county has no open deer season except three pumping days for North Mountain area on November 16 18. Deer numbers rise due to restocking and strict law enforcement. Squirrel season ends October 15 then reopens with general season November 15. About 25000 squirrels reported killed this season.

Shenandoah County F. W. Pingley North Mountain Pingley

Barrymore Now A Divorced Man

Los Angeles reports that actor John Barrymore is now a divorced man after a separation that follows his marriage disputes. The story notes his wealth and public profile as context for the development.

Barrymore Los Angeles John Barrymore

Dolores Costello Wins Divorce From Barrymore

Blue eyed Dolores Costello testified that Barrymore made no effort to see her after their separation. Elaine Barrie, age 19, said she was not interested in the divorce. Costello received $850 a month and $163000 in securities, with premiums on $200000 life policies for the children.

Dol Ores Costello Miss Costello Barrymore Elaine Barrie Miss Barrie New York

Surplus Found in Rockingham Circuit Court Clerk Accounts

An audit of Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk J. Switzer, for 1934 to August 31, shows a $615.67 surplus beyond accountable funds. The report commends Switzer and notes General Receiver Laird L. Conrad holds $134,838.38 for estate settlements and ongoing litigation.

Richmond J. Switzer Rockingham County Laird L. Conrad Circuit Court

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