Turner Urges Grange To Oppose Diversion Of Highway Revenues
Grangers from across the state gathered in Winchester for the 12th annual convention. Master Mark Turner urged opposing the diversion of gasoline tax revenues and backed a three point program including funds to eradicate Bang's Disease, a cooperative marketing act, and new highway revenue safeguards. An address by Rep. A Willis Robertson followed, with telegrams from Senator Byrd and Columbus Taber read in support.
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Winchester
Mark Turner
Herndon
Turner
Grange
Bang
Virginia
A. Willis Robertson
The
Star
H. F. Byrd
L. J. Taber
Columbus
National Grange
Taber
Fred Brenckman
Washington, D. C
Frederick
Virginia Grange
Virginia State Grange Arrives for Historic City Meeting
MA Winchester notes the Virginia State Grange holds its annual meeting in the city for the first time recalling its humble roots in sustaining mankind. The piece praises farmers and the basic role of agriculture and expresses welcome to the visiting members with wishes for profit and pleasure during their stay.
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Virginia State Grange
Submarine Encounter Reported by Finnish Freighter Captain
Captain Bartell Troberg of the Finnish freighter Kuurtanes re told a submarine surfaced near the bow in the North Sea offering inspection. An English speaking officer ordered him aboard for paper checks. Troberg and his wife Margit observed the encounter and were allowed to proceed after papers proved in order. The Kuurtanes had endured a storm that battered the President Harding, injuring 70 aboard in the Atlantic.
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Baltimore
Bartell Troberg
Sre
North Sea
Sehatakoer
Margit
Thornberg
Kuartantes
Troberg
President Harding
Officials injured in Brussels auto collision near Arion
An official group including Henri de, minister without portfolio, and General Maton were slightly injured when their car collided with a burgomaster near Arion while Queen Mother Elizabeth and visiting troops accompanied the party. The queen’s car was not involved.
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Brussels
Henri de
General Maton
Arion
Mother Elizabeth
Boy Shot in Reading Hospitalized in Critical Condition
An 11-year-old boy named Robert Van Buskirk survived a shotgun blast that left his heart and left lung exposed. Doctors reported slight improvement after he was placed in an oxygen tent while he and two companions played with shotguns last night in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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Reading
Robert van Buskirk
Front Royal Mayor Fined 1200 in District Court
Harrisonburg Virginia October 26 Mayor J Frank Forsyth of Front Royal was fined 1200 after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice by aiding witnesses to a federal grand jury. He and three colored women Edith Boyd Steva Jackson Banks and Eloise Banks were sentenced with probation for the same charges.
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Star
Harrisonburg
J. Frank Forsyth
Front Royal
United States District Court
John Paul
Paul
Aubrey G. Weaver
Forsyth
Edith Boyd
Steva Jackson Banks
Eloise Banks
Lazarus Jackson
Ned Suet Ae
Dies Committee Criticized Over Abuse of Mailing List
Rep Voorhis voiced criticism of the Dies committee for publishing a Washington branch membership and mailing list of the American League for Peace and Democracy. The panel called the group a Communist front, while Chairman Dies denied evidence of Communist ties. Colleagues argued the disclosure harms individuals and weakens the committee.
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Washington
Dies
American League For Peace and Democracy
House
Rep Voorhis
D-Calif
League
D-Tex
Voorhis
Dempsey
D-Nm
75 000 Pound Ice Buggy Heads for Boston First Leg
The 75 000 pound ice buggy built for Rear Admiral Richard Byrd set out from Chicago toward Boston on the first leg of a projected voyage to the South Pole. Dr Thomas C Poulter drove the vehicle at up to 20 miles per hour along the route with two large diesel engines powering four wheels. The craft, 55 feet long and 20 feet wide, can travel sideways at 25 degrees and has a 5000 mile range with a crew of five and a year’s supplies.
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South Pole
Chicago
Richard E. Byrd
Boston
Thomas C. Poulter
Poulter
Bolt
Clifton Farm Sale Tops Allen Horses Auction At Clifton
About 400 attendees watched Clifton Farm near Berryville auction 21 horses with six sold at or above 425 dollars and Clifton's Fairy bringing 2500 dollars. Dr. Lewis M. Allen of Winchester led consignments and retained Clifton's Nymph Will Prevail and Catraz. Next top price was 825 dollars for a brown colt by Coq d Esprit bought by Hubert Phipps of Marshall Virginia. Purchasers include Mrs Chichester DuPont and Ewart Johnston among others.
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Cliftons Fairy
Clifton Farm
Berryville
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
Clifton
Catraz
Alien
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
Aarley Farm
Hubert Phipps
Marshall
Coq d’ Esprit
Allen
Chichester DuPont
Wilmington
Del
Clifton’s
Essen
A. F DuPont, Jr
the Plains
Star News
H. L Philliin
Salisbury
de Grouch
Compton Smith
Middleburg
Coq d’Esprit
Ewart Johnston
Western Maryland Railway Posts September Net Income Rise
Baltimore report shows Western Maryland Railway Company earned 281,898 dollars in September versus 133,495 dollars in the same month last year.
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Baltimore
Western Maryland Railway Company
Your Eyes Added Burden Urges Immediate Examination
An old classified notice urges prompt eye examinations by Hodgson & Brown registered optometrists. It references a taxi service and announces a brides pageant and reception on Friday October 27 at Market Street, Georgia, with a silver offering noted.
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Hodgson & Brown
Market St. Ge
Senate votes on flag use by foreign ships in neutrality bill
Senate inserted a provision to bar foreign vessels from flying the American flag in American waters, citing Britain’s WWI flag use. Tobey urged strict penalties, Barkley offered a milder substitute. The three month flag ban could lead to seizure, fines up to 20000 dollars, and two years in prison. A Senate House conference aims for compromise on the neutrality act.
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Washington
Senate
Tobey
R.N. H
Hull
Barkley
House
Senate House Conference Committee
Mrs. Byerly Dies at Swarthmore After Widely Noted Life
Mrs. William E. Byerly widow of Harvard professor died Wednesday October 25 at Swarthmore Pennsylvania. Burial Friday at 2 pm in the Old Chapel family lot. She previously married to Robert H. Renshaw and lived in New Market. Survived by several sons W Wickham Frank O Robert H Renshaw a daughter Mrs Alfred James and stepson Charles Renshaw. Active in church and social relief work.
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William E. Byerly
Harvard
Swarthmore
Prof. Byerly
Robert H. Renshaw
New Market
Annefield
Edward G. Butler
British Won’t Run Propaganda Campaign in U S
London announced Britain will not conduct a propaganda campaign in the United States. Ambassador the Marquess of Lothian told the Pilgrims Society that Britain may explain its actions to democracies and seeks U S counsel on postwar peace terms after the European war.
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New York
Great Britain
United States
Marquess of Lothian
Pilgrims’ Society
Winchester Questionnaire Sparks Local History Quiz
A reader quiz explores Winchester landmarks including a John Kerr School janitor beloved by locals, the old fawmill and its location, a Catholic and Quaker burying ground, and the sites of two aged tanneries.
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John Kerr School
Winchester
United States Demands Return of City of Flint and Cargo
Secretary Hull announced the U S government demands the return of the City of Flint and her cargo to her American crew. The demand, sent by Ambassador Steinhardt, cites international law and a 1907 Hague article. Hull notes prior Supreme Court precedent from the Apam case and says no reply has been received.
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Washington
Hull
Soviet Russia
Flint
Laurence A Steinhardt
United States
Berlin
Murmansk
Hall
United States Supreme Court
Appam
Moewe
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Supreme Court
Germany
Steinhardt
Strong National Defenses Urged at Guard Convention
Maj. Gen. James K. Parson called for a strong national defense to deter any potential aggressor. The National Guard Association convention in Baltimore aims to discuss drills and field training, with speakers including Harry Woodring, George C. Marshall, and Hugh A. Drum.
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Baltimore
James K. Parson
Third Corps
National Guard Association
Parsons
Harry Woodring
George C. Marshall
Army
Hugh A Drum
Closing date change reshapes Golden Gate Exposition attendance
Thousands flocked to the Golden Gate Exposition as Californians learned only four days remained and no 1940 date had been announced. The closing moved from December 2 to October 29 catching many by surprise and affecting the persons section items. Attendance to mid October stood at 10,062,587 with a summer reopening anticipated.
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San Francisco
Firestone used tires big sale at 50c and up
Local tire dealer advertises a large sale of Firestone used tires in all sizes priced from fifty cents upward. Contact by phone at 60 for details.
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Firestone
Public Sale 1934 Pontiac Sedan on Rouss Ave
A 1934 Pontiac sedan will be sold at public auction on Saturday October 28 at 11 o clock. The sale is held beside the Court House on Rouss avenue with Dunn Aud Coleman listed in the notice.
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Pontiac
Rouss Ave
Court House
Dunn
Coleman
Notice: Suits and Dresses Cleaned and Pressed
A brief help wanted style notice offering cleaning and pressing of suits dresses and plain dresses with call line provided for orders and pickup. Includes a reference code and a single contact instruction.
Defeats Move To Forbid War Chemical Sales
The Senate defeated by 54 to 36 a proposed amendment to a neutrality bill that would have forbidden the sale to foreign nations of poison gas flame throwers and other chemical warfare materials. The amendment was offered by Senators Donaher and Vandenberg and opposed by Democratic Leader Barkley and Senators Tydings Connally.
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Washington
Senate
Donaher
R-Conn
Vandenberg
Rmich
Barkley
Tydings
D-Md
Connally
D-Tex
United States
United States Demands City of Flint Return to Crew
Secretary Hull declares the U S seeks return of the freighter City of Flint to its crew. City of Flint held in Moscow for cargo verification while German prize crew is released. Western front quiet as Paris notes German offensive preparations.
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Moscow
Soviet
Russia
City of Flint
Paris
Chamberlain Replies To Ribbentrop In Commons Speech
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain accused Germany of trying to pull Soviet Russia into war with Britain and warned there would be a finish fight if Berlin presses on. He defended Britain’s stance, dismissed German distortions, and said Britain would respond decisively if Germany continues its policy as outlined by Von Ribbentrop.
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Germany
Chamberlain
Russia
Britain
London
Poland
Soviet
House of Commons
Danzig
J von Ribbentrop
Manry
Ivan Maisky
United States
City of Flint
Amman
von Ribbentrop
Ribbentrop
Herr von Ribbentrop
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