Senate panel shifts to actors breakfasting with New York official
The Senate campaign fund committee investigates entertainment spending during a trip involving actors and a New York police commissioner. Washington reports quote Coolidge aligned groups funding lines for vaudeville skits. In Chicago, Borah subcommittee expands inquiry into La Follette Wheeler costs and railway union expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Cam Fund
Ee Eee
Eee
Alena Stormer
New York
Coolidge
la Follette
Chicago
Railroad Brotherhood
la Follette-Wheeler
Senate ‘Campaign Fund
William E. Borah
Idaho
Speaking Dates For Democrats In The County
Democratic speaking events announced across the county with scheduled dates in October and November. Notable participants include lawmakers and local figures, listing Barton, Cross Junction, Winchester, and Meade Fletcher in Sperryville with meetings on October 28, October 31, and November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D ‘m
Pla
Wiliikia Nobet
Barton
Cross .Junction
Lake Q .Frazier
Winchester
T. We Hara
Wm. F. Keyser
Wim. Meade Fletcher
Sperryville
Villainous and insane child labor bill opposed by Harrison
A 1924 letter from Dabney Carr Harrison condemns the Child Labor Amendment as vicious and insane. The missive, to Daniel Grinnan, cites political alignments, mentions Congress and Virginia figures, and argues farm children were included in the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Grinnan
Richmond City
Dabney Carr Harrison
Daniel Grinnan
Main Street
Richmond
Boyce
Congress
Tom Harrison
Tom H
Times Dispatch
Robert D. Ford
Dabney C. Harrison
Partners
Harry Tucker
Independent
Harrison
Woodman
Virginia
Senator Swanson
H. St. George Tucker
T. Wy Harrison
Farmers
Elks Notice Social Session and Parents Meeting
Social session set for tonight at 8:20. Parents meet concerning children’s week at Methodist Street 4 residence noted. details adjusted for clarity in this local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich
Io Raetees
Misrepresentation claims surround Harrison in Republican contest
The piece argues claims against Congressman Harrison are misrepresentations. It cites a House Journal correction on wheat votes and Farm Loan rates, denies a child labor bill, explains the primary nomination process, and contrasts Harrison with Senator Glass as unopposed Democratic nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Harrison
House of Representatives
House Journal
Harrison
Farm Loan Board
Dmocratic Party
Democrat, Including the Present Independent Candidate For Cogress
Glass
Democratic Party
Senate
Congress
Cake Sale By Legion Auxiliary At Boyd’s Drug Store
The Legion Auxiliary will hold a cake sale at Boyd’s Drug Store on Saturday November 1. Proceeds support auxiliary activities and community projects.
Jurors Deadlock in Prohibition Case Against Robert Jenkins
A Corpus Christi Corporation Court jury failed to reach a verdict on whether Robert Jenkins sold a pint of liquor to a Federal prohibition agent. Two agents testified for the state, Jenkins denied the charge, and after lengthy argument the jurors were discharged as hopelessly split. A new trial is set for the December term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Robert Jenkins
Prohibition
Jenkins
Harry R. Kern
Jas. P. Reardon
Whiting
Ithemfi
American Tobacco dividend lifts market mood
The morning market shows alternating heaviness and strength as a rebound follows a sinking spell. A rally follows the declaration of an increased dividend on common stock of the American Tobacco Company, with New York Central and Atchison in good demand and call money renewed at 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American Tobacco Company
New York Central
Atchison
Soil Improves for Fall Plowing in Virginia
Crop and weather data show Virginia fields improving for fall plowing after a cold dry start and killing frosts. Cotton picking and seeding progressed. western counties remained dry but week end rains aided pastures and meadows, improving land conditions for plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Parents' Meeting Tonight at Braddock Street Methodist
A Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School announces a parents' meeting this evening for the 30 children enrolled in the church's Children’s Week program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street
Methodist Sunday School
Cake Sale Friday at First Baptist Church
The W. W. Society of First Baptist Church will hold a cake sale Friday at 10.2 a.m. at 171 North Main Street. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Society of First Baptist Church
N. Main St
Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags Advertised
Help wanted notices indicate a sale of large clean cotton rags at STAR OFFICE priced 83 é per pound. The brief ad calls for rag suppliers to bring materials to the STAR OFFICE for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Auction Sale of Household Furniture Near Southwerk Street
Private and Auction Sales advertises a household furniture auction on Saturday November 1 at 2 30 P M at 33 West Southwerk St. The notice citesTRY HERRELL'S and lists street address details with ecclesiastical reference and public sale phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Southwerk St
Herrell’s
Democratic Candidate Pledges Farm Aid and Parity
In his second campaign statement Democrat John Davis vows to elevate agriculture to equality with industry. He calls for tax reductions, lower freight rates, and restoration of farmers’ purchasing power, plus cooperative marketing and affordable banking credits. He stresses a sympathetic government towards farmers and a global trade policy to expand export markets.
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Associated Press
New York
John W
P Mt
White House
Congress
Davis
Democratic House
Senate
Democratic Party
Nice
Democratic Congress
Mr. Cauthorn Dies At The Hospital In Virginia
Absalom W. Cauthorn a 74 year old retired miller died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from nephritis after visiting a relative in Success Virginia He is survived by his wife Caroline Cauthorn The funeral will be held tomorrow with services at the Reliance church and burial in the church yard adjacent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom W. Cauthorn
Success
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Sex County
Caroline Cawthorn
M. Shepherd
Kurtz
Reliance
Spectacular Huntsberry Shoe Sale Draws Large Winchester Crowd
Police direct traffic as hundreds gather before Huntsberry store on North Main for a sensational double page ad sale read by virtually all in Winchester and surrounding counties. R Erb of Erb Sales Service calls it the greatest bargain sale he has conducted and credits The Star for drawing power while Huntsberry promises ten more days of sales.
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Star
Huntsberry’s
North Main Street
Winchester
Huntsberry Establishment
R. Erb
Huntsberry
Erb
Packed House To Hear Opera At The Empire
The San Carlo Grand Opera Company of New York brings Lucia di Lammermoor to Winchester for opening night at the Empire Theatre with Il Trovatore Friday. The company travels by special train from Roanoke and stays through Saturday before going to York. notable cast includes Miss Fredonia Frazer of Macon Georgia. Forty rooms reserved at the George Washington Hotel.
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Winchester
Empire Theatre
San Carlo Grand Opera Company
New York City
Il Trovatore
A “Our
Roanoke
Riverton Junction
Strasburg Junction
York
Frederick County
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Woodstock
Front Royal
Clarke County
Upperville
Middleburg
St. Hilda’s Hall
Charles Town
Empire
Fortune Gallo
Fredonia Frazer
Macon
Hollins School of Music
Hollins
Dean Diedrich
Mugh
George Washington Hotel
Cider Apples Wanted at Winchester Penn
Classified notice seeking cider apples for freight in Winchester Pennsylvania. Contact Stewart Sherrard in wood West Virginia for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Penn
Call Stewart Sherrard
Inwood
W. Va
Hallowe'en Plans For Washington Outlined
Washington police outline a safe and sane Halloween with bans on posting chorus girls on church doors and undertaker signs at doctors houses. Bricks at doors are forbidden and flour confetti is barred. Masks on streets are prohibited while horn footing and gentle tossing of confetti are allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prean
Washington
Hallowe’en
Economy and Peace: Coolidge Promises Economy-Driven Administration
President Coolidge told a group of advertisers at the White House that his administration would stay focused on economy peace and prosperity. He described government as a great business and humanitarian institution with concern for all citizens as the Coolidge Dawes National Advertising League members met with him and Mrs Coolidge at breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
White House
Coolidge-Dawes National Advertising League
Bomb hits Ohio mayor's home amid Klan parade dispute
Niles Ohio October 29 explosion wrecked the front of Mayor H L Kistler's home. The mayor and family escaped injury. The conflict over a Ku Klux Klan parade continues with police sought from surrounding cities to prevent potential clashes. Mayor Kistler warned of reprisals after refusing to cancel the parade permit.
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Associated Press
Niles
Ohio
H.L. Kistler
Ku Klux Klan
Ing Circle
Kistler
Miss Wyndham Buys Brill House
Miss Ida L. Wyndham purchased the residence of Robert Brill on West Water Street opposite the Cumberland Valley Rail Road station for 9000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida L. Wyndham
Robert ¥. Brill
West Water Street
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Fourth Man Dead From Looney Gas At Standard Plant
New York reports the death toll from the looney gas poisoning at the Standard Oil Bayway New Jersey plant rose to four with William Gresge of Elizabeth dying. Herbert Funson remains critical and is in a straight jacket. Fifteen other workers are hospitalized as investigators probe the lab operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bayway
N. J
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
William Gresge
Elizabeth
Gresge
Herbert Funson
Hudson Coach for sale at Mid City Garage
A Hudson coach is offered for 1545 dollars by Winchester Hudson Co at Mid City Garage. The ad urges buyers to act now to purchase the closed car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Winchester Hudson CO
Mid City
Taxes Due Notice From City Treasurer 1924
Taxpayers are reminded that 1924 taxes are now due. A three percent penalty is added to city taxes on November 1 and a five percent penalty on state taxes on December 1. WM. T. BARR City Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Labourites Doom British Voting Darkens Poll Outlook
British voters faced a snap Parliament election after PM MacDonald dissolved Parliament on October 9. Public sentiment leaned toward repudiating the government amid alleged communist ties and a tightening race as women voters intensify turnout.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
MacDonald
Zinoireff
Pectin Ug
Duce
Harris to be guest of honor at banquet in Pittston
Harris manager of Washington returns home to Wilkes-Barre amid an auto parade through several communities. Officials plan a parade today and a banquet tonight to honor the visitor as part of a Union Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Pittston
Aes
Harris
Pion
Washington
Wilkes-barre
Obearraes
Union
Yonight Harris
Armory
Mrs Julia Dunn Remains Critical After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Mrs Julia Dunn, at the home of Mrs John W ment on West Street, is in critical condition following a self inflicted acid poisoning. Doctors cannot determine outcome as she reportedly said she was tired of life and swallowed contents of a bottle of acid. A bottle of the same acid was found nearby.
Crisfield Oysters Trade With Iphone Orders
Local business notes oyster trade with phone orders and a North Market update. Bell Phone 414-1 appears in the context of trade notes and contact lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Go North
Bell Phone
Empire Opera Patrons Highlighted On Page Three
A fragment lists Empire Opera patrons on page three noting a promotional message about a lavish treat and a Friday to Saturday Empire engagement labeled as the greatest attraction Wine has ever presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Sidney Peery Undergoes Operation for Appendicitis
Sidney Peery son of Mrs Ris Perry was taken to Memorial Hospital today to undergo an operation for appendicitis. He had been ill for several days and his condition worsened until the procedure was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Peery
Ris Perry
Memorial, Pital
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Aan Street4
Methodist
Lpeacek Oe
Walter Johnson
Nypeoees
Wa Johnson
Baseball
Washington, D. C
A. & J. Dunbar
Twirler
Washington Benators O. K
Young Ladies
First Christian Church
E F. Richards
Southington Street
Janet Rinker
Madeline Muse
Evelyn Cather
Nelson F. Richards
Russell Cather
Y . Peere
Roy Larrick
Boyd R. Richards
Morris Cather
Mr. Cauthorn
Heey Hallowe’en
The
Standard Plant
Julia Dunn
Crisfield Oysters
Empire Opera
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