Pollard Seeks 50,000 Victory in Virginia Governor Race
Democratic nominee John Garlandi in Norfolk asserts he will win by at least 50,000 votes while campaigning in the state. Pollard accuses Republicans of questionable funds and stresses Virginia’s progress under Byrd. he cites strong support from Norfolk women and district leaders amid advancing campaign events.
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John Garlandi
Norfolk
Monticello
Norflok
Pollard
Republican National Committee
Virginia
Danville
Brown
Fine Fettle
Dr Pollard
Byrd
Annual Red Cross Roll Call Opens October 31
The local Red Cross chapter begins its annual membership drive on October 31 with a meeting at First Baptist Church at 7 30 pm. National officer Mr McClintock will speak on national and local Red Cross work and address the Rotary Club luncheon earlier in the day. Mrs R T Barton urges all volunteers to attend and help Winchester and Frederick County top the drive.
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Red Cross
R. T. Barton
First Baptist Church
Red Cross Society
McClintock
The
Men Carry Liquor Across Flooded Opequon Bridge
Troopers along the Opequon bridge during flood hours halted two men wading in water at 11:30 PM. One carried a gallon jug of liquor and the other a violin case. Identified as Preston and Edward Manigan, they were remanded to fail for a preliminary hearing before Justice J. D. Smith in Martinsburg.
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Huff
Smith
Opequon
Charles Town
Martinsburg
Preston
Edward Manigan
J. D. Smith
Sprint and Warden Buy Two Orchards In West Virginia
Sprint and Warden purchased the Phoenix orchard property on the mountain south of Mechancisburg Gap, taking possession June 1 after a conditional sale. They paid $25,000 for the Phoenix property, plus $1,100 for the adjacent Mill Mountain orchard. Orchard owners Duncan Sinclair and the firms involved note a profitable apples season despite drought and plan further packing-plant improvements.
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Phoenix Orchard
Mechancisburg Gap
Ashby Sprint
Winchester
Har Warden
Berryville
Romney
W. Va
Phoenix Company
Duncan Sinclair
Fairmont
Sprint
Warden
J. M. Mason, Jr
Charles Town
Sinclair
Messick
Mill Mountain
Phoenix
Loss of $1,600 in notes and checks reported in Hagerstown
Russell Whitacre of Winchester reported $1,600 missing from his car after leaving a coat with a money belt at a local store. He claimed about $1,000 in checks and $600 in bills were taken when he later checked his back seat and found the billfold gone.
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Hagerstown
Russell Whitacre
Winchester
Whitacre
Detroit Boy Kidnapped Month Ago Is Returned
Jackie Thompson five year old was kidnapped September 30 and returned to his parents in Detroit by police. Authorities say two men are charged with the kidnapping and two women are held for investigation. The child was found in the home of one of the suspects.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Jackie Thompson
Henry S. Thompson
Thompson
Ooonieh
Jackie
Jones to Face Second Arraignment on November 18
Arthur G. Jones former president and GM of Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills faces a new indictment for embezzlement and illegal conversion. Grand jury returned eight counts including nearly 30 counts in one indictment. Bail set at 15000. Co-defendant Max Krol, seven indictments, is a fugitive.
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Arthur G. Jones
Jones
Virginia Supreme Court
Krol
Man Injured In Auto Accident Is Brought Here
ROMNEY W Va Oct 24 A Star coupe driven by Arlie Nealis lost a front wheel and rolled down a steep bank. Clarence Malick sustained severe injuries including a dislocated hip and head cuts. He was taken to Winchester hospital after X rays. Dr E B Martin and Dr Dailey assisted by Miss Kidder. The car was left at the scene.
Hollywood Lab Explodes Kills Man as Millions in Film Burn
In Hollywood California an explosion and fire at Consolidated Film Industry lab destroyed the facility. One man was killed and motion picture films valued in the millions were lost. Fifty workers escaped the blaze, a second detonation sent flames through the building minutes after the first blast.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
Consolidated Film Industry
Jones Preferred Stockholders Meeting Called
Holders of the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills preferred stock are invited to meet at 2 o clock on Tuesday afternoon October 29 at the company office. The meeting follows receivership and discusses progress and matters of importance to preferred stockholders. Receivers Burr P. Harrison and W C Armstrong were appointed by Judge Henry C McDowell.
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Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
Front Royal
Henry C. McDowell
United States District Court
Apples Wanted and Unloading at Wilmer Dehaveni Superintendent
Notice seeking apples for packing and unloading at South Winchester area. Wilmer Dehaven, superintendent, indicates arrangement details and contact for supply.
Italian Crown Prince Barely Escapes Attempted Assassination
Crown Prince Humbert of Italy narrowly escaped death in Brussels while placing a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. An Italian assassin, Enrico Dirosa, claimed he planned only to fire in the air as a protest and was saved from lynching by the prince's protection. The incident prompted horror in Italy and reactions from King Victor Emmanuel III and Pope Pius.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
Humbert
Italy
Marie Jose
Esca
Enrico Dirosa
Rome
Iitalians
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
San Rossore
Pope Pius
Hope Fades for Transatlantic Flight of Urban Diteman
Urban L. Diteman Jr., Montana cattleman, left New Hampshire in a small plane on an attempted trans Atlantic flight to England. Overdue by more than a day, experts fear for his safety unless rescued. A wreckage piece was later found near Newfoundland aboard the S S Kyle, described as black with orange wings.
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Associated Press
London
Urban L. Diteman, Jr
Montana
Nawsqundiand
England
Diteman
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Serrick
S. S. Kyle
Marconi
S. S. Scythia
New York
Urban S. Diteman
Atlantic
No Word From Fall Jury Room
After over two and a half hours the jury weighing bribery charges against Albert D. Fall offered no word this afternoon. Many spectators remained in the courtroom as the jury continued deliberations sought a verdict.
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Associated Press
Washington
Albert D. Fall
Cider Mill Open for Custom Work and Barrels for Sale
Local notice states a cider mill offers custom processing and everyday service and also lists barrels for sale. Reference to a Kent location appears with a date fragment and publisher credits.
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Fay Mal St
Kent
Trier & Perry
Newberry Store Set to Open in Winchester Saturday
J J Newberry Company plans a Winchester opening Saturday at 9 o clock in a newly completed North Main street building by Hable. The store features a modern layout with ample light skylights and basement stock storage. Manager Gordon Trepass and district head H T Mason praise local reception.
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J. J. Newberry Company
United States
Maine
Texas
Atlantic
Pacific
Winchester
Hable
Herman H. Hable
Newberry
Small
J. J.newberry
Kress Company
Philadelphia
Stroudsburg
Gordon Trepaes
Louisville
H. T. Mason
Trepass
Meson
H. A. Baechtel
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. A. Edmonds
Charleston
J. G. Strab
Lexington
New York
A. C. Hartley
Terra Alta
McKinley Rhea Dies of Pneumonia in Roanoke Hospital
McKinley Rhea a prominent Eastern Public Service Corporation bus driver died at Roanoke hospital at 3 yesterday after a week with pneumonia. He was about 27, survived by a widow Kathleen Funkhouser, one child, and three sisters. Funeral set for Millboro Bath County.
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McKinley Rhea
Eastern Public Service Corporation
Roanoke
Thomas Warren
Rhea
Kathleen Funkhouser
Mount Crawford
Millboro
Bath County
Virginia Youthes Lead In Judging At Cattle Show
Judging at the Baltimore livestock exhibition at Union Stock Yards saw Virginia entries lead in prizes with seven of seventeen purebreds. Maryland secured five, West Virginia two, Minnesota two, and Kansas one. Kansas also claimed the fat cattle grand champion cup. The 4 H Boys' Clubs baby beef classes mirrored strong Virginia showings with eighteen placements to Maryland's seventeen and one for West Virginia.
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Baltimore
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Debris Pile Blocks Sidewalk Near Union Bus Terminal Braddock
Pedestrians report a large pile of building material and debris behind the Union Bus Terminal at Braddock and Piccadilly streets completely blocking the sidewalk. They must walk in the street risking traffic injury and warn lights are not displayed at night.
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Union Bus Terminal
Braddock
Piccadilly Streets
For More Eyes Koo Koo All Egg Mash L L Hockman
Advertisement notice for L L Hockman promoting Egg Mash product For More Eyes Koo Koo All with contact phone 897 dated 1924 Tuesday and Friday publication slots.
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L. L. Hockman
Shrine Dance for Acca Temple in Winchester
Winchester Shrine Club announces a 10:30 PM dance at the George Washington Hotel in honor of the Acca Temple potentate and visiting Shriners. Admittance limited to fez wearers with Shrine cards. Dunn's Orchestra to perform until 1:00 AM. A committee meeting follows at Major Porter House 7:30 PM this evening.
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Winchester Shrine Club
George Waslington
Acca Temple
George Washington Hotel
Dunn
Porter House
A. S. Williams
Colonial Theatre
Acca Temple Band
Richmond
Handley High School
Girl on trial for killing neighbor boarder
Eula Robertson sixteen year old former high school student stood trial for manslaughter in Cumberland Maryland charged with causing the death of Thomas Sullivan a forty five year old boarder in a house near her home The state attorney urged the jury to convict while the defense argued self defense noting Sullivan threatened her and advanced toward her in the yard Also mentioned are visiting relatives staying at Gray Gables Inn on South Washington Street.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Eula Robertson
Thomas Sullivan
Miss Robertson
Jasper Miller
William A. Hutsler
Er. C. Kelly
Sullivan
For Sale New Buick Coupe in Shenandoah Valley
For sale a new Buick coupe driven 1600 miles at 1670 dollars. Will sell to quick purchaser for 1100 dollars. Falls Master guaranteed tires rated 35 000 miles. Executor of Dr. Asbury C Swimley deceased, Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va acting.
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Shenandoah Valley National. Bank
Winchester
Asbury C. Swimley
Dec
Fertilizer for late wheat and rye supply
G Ober and Sons Co offers fertilizer for late wheat and rye with all kinds on hand and custom branding while you wait. Located at the Winchester factory, contact via phone 1209.
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G.ober & Sons CO
Winchester
Baskets receive carload of bushel tub bundles
Local supplier LAPTOR GN Hard Service Company in Winchester announces arrival of a carload of bushel tub baskets for immediate sale. Contact phone number $00 for pricing and availability.
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Baskets
Laptor-Gn
Winchester
Wall Street Faces Worst Panic in Years as Stocks Plunge
New York stock market contracted amid heavy selling with hundreds of millions in quoted values vanishing. United States Steel dropped sharply, Standard Oil and American Telephone fell, while a bankers meeting at J. P. Morgan sought to calm markets and prevent further losses.
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New York
Wall Street
Waill Street
United States Steel
Standard of
Ne Jersey
Ameri Telephone
Job Mansville
Offic
J. P. Morgan , and Company
Charles BE. Mitchell
National City Bank
A. Wiggin
National Bank
United Steel
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Laco Young
Clarksburg
Dan D. Casement
Manhattan
Kan
J. C. Coiner
Staunton
Walter Scott
Union Stock Yards
Carload
Mr. Casement
E. A. Blackshere & Co
Schraderberg-Kurdle Company
Blackshere Company
R. W. Farmer
Redlands
Melady Cattle Company
South St. Paul Minn
C. F. Wall
Angus
W. H. R. Good
Timberville
W. A. Whitehair
Paul Myere
Mr. Good
John Fenwick
Glyndon
Wilbur Grove
Waynesboro
Richard Conner
Fisherville
Arthur Brown
Léon Lappo
Westminster
Paul Grove
Noah King
Gaithersburg
Ralph Dehoff
Littlestown
Sam Earle
Mill Dale
Sam Buchenan
Saltville
David Bachtell
Smithsburg
Charles Bankert
Mary Frazier
Chilhowie
Fred Wintermeyer
John Randall
Clarkesville Md
Woodrow Pruit
Wella Bucker Delap
Thomas Anderson
Marion
B. A. Baker, Jr
Delaplane
Roger Coiner
Fisherville Va
Billy Brier
Andred Knepper
Harry Hamilton
Woope
Henry Greene
Warrenton
Milton Moore, Jr
Acca
F. von Suppe
Suwanee River
Grace Cosby Hudgins
Conrad Mitchell-Gottler
Freed-Brown
Tannhauser
Wagner
Down South
W. H. Myddleton
Guisesppe Verdi
F. P. Tosti
Gavotte-caprise
Clay Smith
W. Meacham
Neighbor Boarder
William Randolph
Miss Caroline Hunter
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