Weekend auto toll near Winchester claims life and injures many
A heavy weekend of automobile accidents in and near Winchester left one dead and thirteen injured. Clinton Grim, 117 South Kent street, was killed in a hit run near South Kent street and Cork street around 3:20 am. Several others from Winchester and Martinsburg were listed with minor to severe injuries. Police pursued a driver in Grim’s death as coroner Dr. James Miller awaited examination.
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Winchester
Clinton Grim
South Kent Street
Eyep
Margaret Scheel
W. North Avenue
Baltimore
George Scheel
Mt. Airy
Sallie Gray
Howard Martin
Martinsburg
Joseph Tabler
A. Walter
Stephens City
Walter
C. A. Walter
Mollie Adams
Taylor Finley, Jr
Taylor Finley
Harry Finley
Ae Join
R. P.D
Arthur Lake
Sharp Street
Grim
Cork
George Eagle
Gordon Custer
James Miller
Spectator Observes Variety of Courtroom Characters
Winchester notes police court sessions reveal a mix of petty offenders. Drunks, drunk drivers, disorderly conduct and forgery cases appear as repeaters and newcomers. Spectators fill the lit room or press by windows, with galleries often crowded. Next Monday the viewer role may reverse.
Hable's Palace Two World Series Picture Lineup
Special pictures feature World Series games two through five between the New York Giants and the New York Yanks. Coverage highlights key moments as the teams clash in the national baseball championship.
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New York Giants
New York Yanks
Decline in Apple Crop Report from Agriculture Dept
The October report from the Crop Reporting Service in Richmond notes a decline in the apple crop due to continued dry weather and late moth injury. Total U S apple production is 104,942,000 bushels, the smallest since 1921, with the commercial portion around 65,508,000 bushels. Virginia peach crop is estimated at 570,000 bushels.
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Federal Crop Reporting Service
Richmond
Henry Taylor
Agricultural Statistician
United States
Virginia
Gas Causes A Woman's Death
Miss Esther Erickson, 29, died after being found unconscious in a gas filled cellar at Holmewood, Annapolis suburb. The coroner said she was alone washing clothes when a gas heater ignited by water boil over and gas escaped. Magistrate Joseph O. Fowler, acting coroner, reported the incident.
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Annapolis
Esther Erickson
Holmewood
Joseph O. Fowler
Hopkins reports WPA admin costs and staff numbers
Harry L. Hopkins, Works Progress Administrator, said WPA administrative costs from inception through August totaled 72,315,997 dollars or 4.1 percent of all spending. He reported 34,939 people employed in the WPA administrative branch as of August 31.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress Administrator
WPA
Hopkins
Deception By Roosevelt Is Landon Charge
Governor Alf M Landon accuses President Roosevelt of deception on agricultural exports and tariff policy in Ohio during a campaign swing toward Cleveland. He attacks the New Deal yardstick, decries devaluation, and argues for a return to free enterprise and sane liberalism with emphasis on jobs and industry.
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Landon
Cleveland
Alf M. Landon
Ohio
Roosevelt
Omaha
James A. Farley
Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon
Hull
Minneapolis
Akron
Armory
America
Republican Party
Hoeppel Loses High Court Plea Over West Point Appointment Case
Rep. John H. Hoeppel of California and his son Charles J. Hoeppel suffered a Supreme Court defeat in a protest against prison terms of four months to one year for conspiracy to obtain a West Point appointment. The loss follows earlier convictions.
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Washington
John H. Hoeppel
California
Charles J. Hoeppel
Supreme Court
West Point
Dollar Ends Flat In Quiet London Forex Market
The dollar closed unchanged from Saturday’s New York level at 4.90 to the pound in London trading. The French franc finished at 1.05.12 francs per pound in a subdued session.
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London
United States
New York
Methodist Conference To Meet Here Next October
Baltimore conference allocates 300 pastors and elders for Methodist Episcopal South churches in Virginia Maryland West Virginia and DC. Winchester Virginia chosen as 1937 meeting site. Dr J Manning Potts urged Richmond to host 1938 General Conference. Assignments listed for Baltimore District pastors and churches.
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Washington
Edwin D. Mouton
Charlotte
N. C
Methodist Episcopal, South
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Baltimore
Winchester
J. Manning Potts
Richmond
Typhoon Kills Over 300 in Philippines Carries Destruction
Manila reports at least 310 deaths as a ferocious typhoon sweeps through Luzon. Neuva Ecija bears most losses while Isabela province also struck. Wires torn, floods block roads. vessel Sugbu of Cebu abandoned. relief agencies rush aid as authorities bolster dikes and evacuate affected villages.
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Manila
Philippines
Manila Tribune
Neuva Ecija
Luzon
Isabela
Cebu
Pablo David
Pampanga
Desperate Trip Still At Large
In Indianapolis authorities pursued the trio of desperate men who clubbed the Hancock County sheriff and escaped Greenfield jail, with state police and federal agents searching without success.
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Indianapolis
Hancock County
Greenfield
Ed Banner To Be Freed In Virginia Mail Bomb Case
Commonwealth's Attorney Charles Lankford, Jr. of Northampton County says he will drop murder charges against Ed Banner of Mt. Airy North Carolina WPA foreman in the Curry Thomas mail bomb killing case. Dr H R Hege linked to the crime after two Richmonders identified him in Mt. Airy. Hege bled to death from self inflicted wounds and no inquest will be held. Banner and Hege were arrested near Mt Airy across the border from Virginia a week ago and charged with sending the wedding present bomb that killed Curry Thomas and wounded his bride. Mrs Thomas, once a nurse in Hege's office, is a material witness.
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Eastville
Commonwealth
Charles Lankford, Jr
Northampton County
Ed Banner
Mt. Airy
N. C
Works Progress Administration
H R. Hege
Curry Thomas
D. Williams
Northampton
Banner
Lankford
Carroll County
Virginia
Thomas
City Warns Against Burning Debris On Streets
City Manager Field urges strict enforcement of the leaf and trash burning ban on streets to prevent street damage. Citizens are urged to cooperate.
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Field
Twelve Indicted in Alleged Monaghan Death Out On Bond
Uniontown Pa Oct 12 Judge Horace Dumbauled allowed 12 defendants tied to the alleged third degree death of Frank C Monaghan to remain free on bonds totaling 100000 pending trial likely next month Attorneys General Margiotti opposed bail saying murder is not a bail able offense Duggan argued Margiotti lacks trial authority and asked his removal from the case Bail for seven murder defendants set at 10000 each and for five aiding and abetting defendants at 6000 each All 12 posted bail Margiotti described Monaghan 64 hotelman as brutally beaten to force a confession asserting the stabbing of County Detective John C Wall is involved The six murder defendants include District Attorney James A Reilly and assistant Harry W Byrne plus state troopers Stacy Gunderman and Anth
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Uniontown
Horace S. Dumbaull
Frank C. Monaghan
Charles J. Margiotti
John Duggan
Margiotti
Duggan
Dumbauled
James A. Reilly
Monaghan
Wives Stage Straw Vote On Husbands Traits
The Star begins a poll of married women to gauge attitudes toward masculine failings. It asks a representative group of wives to express views on faults husbands must overcome to win hearts and how they may reform after marriage.
Roosevelt Says U S Monetary Policy Is Safest In World
President Roosevelt spoke from Denver amid a western campaign swing and declared the U S monetary system the safest in the world. He touted declining relief costs and rising private employment while pledging New Deal action to preserve constitutional government. He also urged public works reform and defended New Deal efforts on tariffs, agriculture, water conservation, and mining revival as part of a broad recovery narrative.
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Denver
Roosevelt
Rockies
America
State Capitol
Far West
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
New York
Chicago
Alf M. Landon
Est City
Kas
Vernogo
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
la Junta
Colo
Washington
United States
Friendship Fire Company meeting for Clinton Grim funeral
The Friendship Fire Company calls all members to assemble at the engine house tomorrow at 2 p.m. to attend the funeral of the late Clinton Grim. Richard Boxwell, Captain. Winchester Junk Co. seeks junk old cars, rags, and metals at 13 Fairfax Lane, phone 254.
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Friendship Fire Company
Clinton Grim
Richard Boxwell
Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main and
Braddock
Watches and Jewelry Offer in Winchester Ad
Hodgson and Brown Jewelers in Winchester Virginia promote Bulova Hamilton Elgin Gruen and Westfield watches with a small deposit to hold a watch and an invitation to view a large assortment before buying. Includes guarantee and service emphasis.
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Bulova
Hamilton
Elgin
Gruen
Westfield
Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
Winchester
Rummage Sale at Keller's Hardware to Benefit Hospital
A rummage sale at Keller's Hardware Store on October 16 and 17 raises funds for the hospital. The event features special value blankets from Moling and Cather.
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Keller's
Moling É& Cather
Byrd to Speak Tomorrow in Richmond Broadcast
Senator Harry F. Byrd will deliver a speech tomorrow evening at 9 in Richmond to support the Democratic campaign. The address will be aired from WRVA and also carried on Norfolk and Roanoke stations.
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Harry F. Byrd
Richmond
WRVA
Norfolk
Roanoke
Venerable Woman Whitacre Dies at 80 in Siler
Mrs Francis Cornelia Whitacre aged 80 widow of Hiram Whitacre died at her Siler home on Saturday afternoon after a long illness. She leaves three sons Isaac Carson A P and Hiram P Whitacre and three daughters in law, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at Chestnut Grove Church with interment there.
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Francis Cornelia Whitacre
Hiram Whitacre
Siler
Whitacre
William and
Jane Hutchinson Shade
Primitive Baptist Church
Isaac Carson Whitacre
A. P. Whitacre
Hiram P. Whitacre
Charlotte
N. C
C. W. Lamp
White Hall
This County
Louise Madison Lamp
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. F Shade
Carson H. Shade
Shanghai
W. C. Shade
Cumberland
Janny Whitacre
Chestnut Grove Church
A. J. Garland
Clarendon
Old Shed To Be Removed In City Yard Redevelopment
At a Board of Supervisors meeting permission was given to remove an old shed at the east end of the hitching yard on Boscawen street. Seven covered stalls will be kept to shelter farmers leaving horses while in the city. The city will fill low spots and create more parking space by removing the shed. Improvements on Boscawen street between Kent and Cameron proceed with concrete sidewalks. The Kent street corner will be rounded and the old gas company office removal will reduce hazards.
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Board of Supervisors
Boscawen Street
Kent and
Cameron
Kent Street
Wanted Clean Cotton Rags Evening Star Office
Classified brief noting a request for clean cotton rags available at the Evening Star Office. No additional details provided.
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Evening Star Office
Massed insurgents press west of Madrid amid fierce fighting
Brigades of insurgents move through mountainous terrain west of Madrid while Fascist forces push toward El Escorial and Navalcarnero. Cerberos town seizure steadies their power as government troops defend San Martin de Valde Iglesias, Robledo de Chavela, and Sierra de Guadaram a positions amid rain and anti aircraft fire.
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Burgos
Spain
Madrid
Avila
Toledo
el Escorial
Navalcarnero
Cerbreros
Cordoba
Villaharta
Espiel
San Martin de Valde Iglesias
San Martin
Ateaor
Mece Pege
Savahos
Counries
Navalperal _De Pinares, Valdemaqueda
Casa del Quijido
Utilities Act To Be Reviewed By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court yesterday agreed to review the government's bid to delay lower tribunals in disputes over the Public Utility Holding Company Act. The case, filed in New York, challenges actions by Electric Bond and Share Company.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Public Utility Holding Company Act
New York
Electric Bond and Share Company
1934 Bankrupt Ruling Stands
Washington October 12 Supreme Court refused to reconsider its May decision voiding the 1934 municipal bankruptcy act. The ruling upheld federal bankruptcy courts and blocked measures meant to reduce city, county and political subdivision indebtedness.
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Washington
Supreme Court
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