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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1927

Page

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Decision Deferred On Admission Of Senate Evidence In Teapot Dome Trial

Justice Siddons deferred ruling on admitting Sinclair and Fall Senate testimony in the Teapot Dome case to allow more evidence on whether Sinclair was legally summoned. Witnesses described directing a memorandum on Teapot Dome claims and the circumstances of the 1921 Three Rivers visit.

Associated Press Washington Senate Oil Committee Harry F. Sinclair Albert B. Fall Siddons District of Columbia Supreme Court Sinclair Senate Justice Siddons L. E. Eddy Honolulu Consolidated Oil Company General Land Office Eddy Charles B. Safford Fall Roy W. Tallman The Land Office Teapot Dome Reserve Owen G. Roberts Safford Pioneer Oil Company Heeling Doheny California Justice Siddon Rivyers, N. M Teapot Dome Martin W. Littleton Roy W. Tallmat Interior Department

Piano Sale at Brawner's Music Store

Piano sale ongoing with a closing day push. Trade in old instruments. Six used uprights priced 75 to 225 dollars plus a Frances Bacon Player. New Columbia Records volumes 1 2 3 4. Brawner's Music Store.

Frances Bacon Columbia Records Black Crows Brawner's

Wanted Girl for General House Work in Winchester

Advertisement from 119 East Leicester Street seeks a girl for general house work. Early notice appears in the rough dry laundry section with a dated tag.

Winchester Steam Laundry Leicester St

Virginia horse culture thrives as shows rise in Old Dominion

Virginia preserves its equestrian heritage with more horse shows, riding clubs and side saddle use. Audley Farm near Berryville and Deep Run Hunt Club in Richmond anchor a thriving breeding scene. Prominent clubs such as Albemarle Remount Washington Keskick Hunt and Upperville showcase Virginia’s enduring horse tradition.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia Old Dominion South Kentucky Audley Farm Berryville Bernard B. Jones America Deep Run Hunt Club Albemarle Remount Washington Keskick Hunt Orange Culpeper Upperville Blue Ridge Loudoun Marshall Warrenton Fairfax

Fall Meeting of Blue Ridge Hunt features four races

The Blue Ridge Hunt Club at Annefield near Millwood hosts a Wednesday October 26 fall meet with four races. Highlights include the Kentmere Plate, Walnut Hall Plate, Old Dominion Cup and Annefield Cup, with purses and cups for winners and prize money distributed among top finishers.

Blue Ridge Hunt Blue Ridge Hunt Club Annefield William Bell Watkins Millwood Bush Hunts Committee National Steeplechase and Hunt Association Fox Catcher Farms William DuPont Ben Hampson John West Kenneth N. Gilpin Waugh Glascock

Canning Apples Wanted by Shenandoah Apple Products

Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation in Strasburg Virginia seeks apples for canning. Bring your apples to the plant for purchase consideration.

Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation Strasburg

Room and Board Avalon Inn Listing

Avalon Inn at 210 East Lane Ave advertises room and board options with dates and pricing details indicated in shorthand. Pending further details, the listing notes lodging availability and related amenities for potential guests or residents.

Avalon Inn East Lane Ave

Red Cross Publicity Bureau Helps Place Homeless Children

Local Red Cross work places homeless children in good homes through careful family study and a year long probation. A typical case shows a baby rescued from hardship finding stable care and a loving home, with ongoing visits by the executive secretary to ensure continued welfare.

Red Cross Miss. Stowers Anyon

Stock Market Rall Aids By Aggressive Operator Action

In New York on October 24, traders used an aggressive campaign to push stocks higher after persistent weakness. Call money renewed at 3 percent as hopes for a rally grew, with overall market value still well below recent highs by several billions. A small ad segment promotes Sealy Mattresses at sale prices though appears incidental to the market news.

New York

Extension Denied in Office Vacancy Case

Warthen extension of time denied as the Office of the Treasurer remains vacant. Official action ends any pending extension requests and clarifies the vacancy status.

Warthen

Warren County treasurer post declared vacant in Virginia court

Warren county treasurer Arthur L. Warthen had sought more time to secure a $60,000 bond. The circuit court denied further extension, ordered the office vacant, and indicated an appointment would follow. A telegram from National Surety Co. offered to bond, but the court would not delay beyond the ten days already granted. The governor will be notified to protect state tax interests.

Front Royal Warren County Philip Williams Arthur L. Warthen Kiaeounsel T. E Grimsley Culpeper Warthen Ener An Warren Aetna Surety and’ Casualty Company of Massachusetts Aetna Surety and Casualty Company National Surety Company of New York

Dawn makes a forced return after fog and engine trouble

The Gray son plane Dawn, led by pilot Wilmer Stultz, started toward Europe but returned to Old Orchard Maine after one engine failed and dense fog delayed progress. A broken exhaust valve nearly caused a crash. T Harold Kinkade identified the flaw and saved the top of the motor.

Kinkade Associated Press Old Oachard T. Harold Kinkade Europe Old Orchard Grayson Wilmer Stultz Igor Sikorsky T. Harold Kincaid Wright New York Brice Goldsborough Copenhagen Cape Sable Como City Bar Harbor

Marquis of Cambridge Dead At Shrewsbury

The Marquis of Cambridge, brother of Queen Mary, died at 5 05 p m in Shrewsbury after several days of ill health. Born in 1868 he was the eldest son of the late Duke of Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide and married to Lady Margaret Evelyn Grosvenor in 1894.

Associated Press Shrewsbury Eng Marquis Cambridge Queen Mary Marquis of Cambridge Duke of Teck Mary Adelaide Duke of Cambridge Margaret Evelyn Grosvenor Duke of Westminster

Alumni Headquarters to Open Nov. 5 at W L U

Washington and Lee University announces the formal opening of its new alumni headquarters on November 5 with a trustees meeting and banquet on homecoming day. Vernon Kemp says the red brick building across from the Episcopal Church is the alumni home and has housed the Lee Memorial School of Journalism. Alumni are urged to reserve rooms early as crowds are expected for two games that day, VMI versus North Carolina at 11 and Washington and Lee versus Virginia in the afternoon.

Associated Press Lexington Washington and Lee University Virginia Military Institute Washington and Lee Vernon Kemp Alumni Association Episcopal Church Lee Memorial School of Journalism Kemp V. M.I North Carolina Virginia

Lions Club Luncheon at George Washington Hotel

Lions Club hosts a luncheon on Tuesday October 25 at 12 30 PM at the George Washington Hotel. Members gather for fellowship and brief club business.

George Washington Hotel

Record of massive earthquakes across multiple cities

Seismographs at Fordham University in New York Regis Columba and Cleveland report a series of strong quakes described as the largest in years. The events were noted around 9 to 11 a m local times with measurements indicating immense tremors centered possibly in Central or South America.

Associated Press New York Fordham University Denver Colo Regis Caluas Forstall North American Cleveland Father Odenbach John Carroll University Odenbach Central South America

Charges That Nurse Accused of Murder Plotted the Crime

In Cumberland Maryland the State's Attorney Jul ius Renninger opened the case against Miss Mabel Swan a Baltimore trained nurse charged with murdering Dani Mosser Keyser W Va her landlord on a Swanton farm. The prosecution seeks premeditated murder evidence and threats from a month before the shooting while the defense calls it self defense. The state plans to show animus linked to a raid on a Swanton area farm tied to moonshine and a call Mosser allegedly instigated. Mosser’s role at the time was to collect rent.

Associated Press Cumberland Julius C. Renninger Garrett County Mabel Swan Baltimore Dani Mosser Keyser W. Va Swanton Miss Swan William Offutt Hen Farm Mosser

Several States Join Boites In Hanting Woman

Authorities from three states and the District of Columbia united to renew the search for Mrs. Anna Ramsey For bush 33 wife of Bascomb B Forbush of Canandiagua New York who vanished after leaving a theater last Wednesday night Believed to be afflicted by a third attack of a mysterious condition prompting her to seek solitude in the woods.

Associated Press Washington States District of Columbia Anna Ramsey Forbush Bascomb B. Forbush Canandiagua N. Y

Miss Orndorff Sole Beneficiary of Mr Brill Will

The will of Mahlon L. Brill of Star Tannery has been admitted to probate. He devised his entire estate to Miss Daisy Orndorff, including a house and lot near Star Tannery. She was named executrix and qualified with a nominal bond. the will was executed May 28, 1927.

Mahlon L. Brill Star Tannery Daisy Orndorff Miss Orndorff

Lupton Transfer Records North Avenue Home Price $7,250

A deed admits to record conveying the house and lot on North Avenue from Edward L. Lupton and wife to Mrs. Lucey F. Hillyard. The property fronts 47 feet and runs 197 feet, for a sale price of $7,250.

Corporation Clerk’s Edward L. Lupton Lucey F. Hillyard North Avenue

Three Wounded In Bank Robbery At St Joe Arkansas

Three men were wounded in a bank robbery at St Joe Arkansas as four bandits stole $300. Lee Sitton and Troy Love, noted outlaws, were said to be among the robbers. The incident occurred on October 24.

S’ress ST. Joe, Ark St. Joe Lee Sitton Troy Love

Stand Collapse Injures 101 at Maryland Virginia Game

A section of Mayo Island Park stands collapsed during the VM I vs Maryland football game in Richmond. One hundred one spectators were treated for injuries, six in serious condition, with many in hospitals or awaiting care as the immediate aftermath unfolded.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia Military Institute-University of Maryland Frances Everett Suffolk Mary Anderson Ae Ae Dupes Hag O'Grady R. H. Wright J. L. McElroy Edmond. M. Preston Steephouk Mayo Island Park Maryland Aedhi al Barnes Ackle Virginia Boat Club

Stand Collapse Injures Barton and Johnston in Richmond

Mrs. Eleanor Parrish Barton and Mrs. Ewart Johnston sustained severe bruises when a stadium stand collapsed during a game in Richmond. Mrs. Barton slowly recovers from injuries while Mrs. Johnston, who joined her husband Captain Johnston, is reported in favorable condition at Stuart Circle Hospital. Major Barton also suffered bruises and shock. Read more on the 7th page.

Robert T. Barton, Jr Richmond Winchester Virginia Barton Eleanor Parrish Ewart Johnston Clay Hill Clarke County

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Audley United States Ares Baale Swimley W. Mayo Bros. Hospital R. M. Swimley National Surety Company Staar Queen Mary of England Lions Club Boites Hanting Mr. Brill Lupton Robert T. Bartey, Jr
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