Stampede of Bargain Hunters Halts as Gains Fade
Record stock market surge ends as heavy profit taking halts the stampede. High priced issues jump $5 to $30 with some gains reaching $75 to $95 per share before declines of $2 to $12. Odd lot houses report unprecedented bargain hunting led by wealthy investors and investment trusts.
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Associated Press
New York
America
J. P. Morgan
Rockefeller
Standard Power and Light
Gulf Oil
Red Cross Plans Canvass At Meeting Tonight
The local American Red Cross 1929 roll call kicks off with an 8 o clock meeting in First Baptist Church lecture room open to the public. Capt James McClintock from Washington will speak, introduced by Col B M Roszel of the American Legion. A musical program is planned and attendees should use the Piccadilly street entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
First Baptist Church
Lal
James McClintock
Washington
B. M. Roszel
American Legion
Nelson Page
Piccadilly Street
Boys Scouts
Promotion for Capt. T. C. Hart to Rear Admiral
President Hoover sent to the Senate the nomination of Captain Thomas C. Hart for promotion to Rear Admiral. Hart currently serves aboard the USS Holland commanding the submarine division of the battle fleet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate
Nationwide Interest Grows as ISTATE Election Nears
Politics surge across a dozen states with key contests including Virginia's governor race and New York City's mayoral showdown. James J Walker faces LaGuardia, Thomas, Enright, and reform ticket candidates while Philadelphia and other cities prepare ballots and judges face statewide or constitutional questions. Virginia hosts two college professors Pollard and Brown as gubernatorial nominees with intra party splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
New York City
James J. Walker
Fiorello H.:. LaGuardia
Norman Thomas
Richard E. Enright
Square Deal Party
Boston
Congress
New York District
Roy H. Weller
Byrd To Head Big Democratic Rally Monday Night
Governor Harry F. Byrd will be the principal speaker at a Democratic rally in this city on November 4 at 7 30 PM in the Colonial Theatre. The event aims to summarize the state campaign after months of effort and invites all residents especially women to attend and return home by late evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Democratic Committee
Byrd
Colonial
Fierce Fire on Oakland Estuary Baffles Fighters
In Alameda California a massive blaze on the Oakland estuary burned for a second day as 300 firefighters and volunteers battled the flames. The inferno damaged the terminal’s 1000 foot tier, injured 25 and caused about 500000 dollars in damage. Detectives labeled the fire incendiary.
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Oakland Estuary
Associated Press
Alameda
Calif
Oakland
JOLLIFFE SALE OF LIVESTOCK AND FEED NOV 6 10 17
Notice for the R S Jolliffe sale listing registered Jersey cows horses hogs and farm and feed items to be sold on November 6 10 and 17 at Jolliffe Mer. auction. Sale dates and items are specified for livestock and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
R. S. Jolliffe
Jolliffe
Mer
Officials 1 for Election in Frederick County on Nov 5
The Frederick County Electoral Board announced the appointment of judges and clerks for the county election on November 5. Polls will be open from sunrise to sunset, with numerous precincts listing appointed judges and clerks such as Neffistown Hunter Stine Clark Hardesty R P Chamberlain and many others.
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Frederick County
Corrie Swimley
White Hall
E. N. Hardy
C. W. Lamp
John Randall
Jonah Chamberlain
Frank Strather
Albin
W. W. Baker
James Spence
H. M. Bond
I. I. Hawkins
Fred. Thwaite
Gainesboro
J. Earl Rinker
George Rinker
Leslie Ramey
C. F. Adams
J. W
W. L. Armel
Wi—J
Son Keyser
Rosges
John Gold
Greenwood
George Bywaters
J. A. R. Snapp
J. W. Richards
Carpers Valley
J. S. Carper
George P. Kern
R. B. Go
Concert Program Friday Night at Centenary Church
Recital arranged for 8 o clock tomorrow at Centenary Reformed Church proceeds for the Mary and Martha Class. Performers include Mrs Cather Miss Stouffer Miss Evva Stouffer Mr Cyril Mee and Mr Cyril Mee with selections from Handel Massenet West Braga Go dard Ponce Huhn Browoski among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Reformed Church
Harry C. Stouffer
Mary and Marthta
Largo
Handel
Cather
Miss Stouffer
de Thais
Massenet
Evva Stouffer
Cyril Mee
Braga
FOR SALE Handley High School uniform and trousers
For sale one Handley High School uniform in splendid condition and an extra pair of trousers. Phone 386 W. R. T. Bryarly Jr. listing date October 30 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
W. R. T. Bryarly, JR
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Notices
Regular meeting called for Friday evening at eight o clock with full attendance requested. Captain James N Moling signs the notice with the date 10 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire CO
James N. Moling
Public Speaking by Gordon and Wise in Winchester
Hon. Lindsay Gordon of Louisa and Hon. Jennings Wise of Richmond address voters at City Hall Auditorium Winchester on Friday November 1 at 8 p m urging turnout for the campaign.
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Lindsay Gordon
Louisa
Jennings Wise
Richmond
City Hall
Winchester
Sale Notice for Registered Jersey Cow Near Kernstown
Public sale of a Registered Jersey Cow by R. S. Jolliffe near Kernstown Virginia on November 6 at 10 a.m. by J. J. and J. W. Jolliffe.
Virginia Faces Choice in Election Over Progress and Tax Reform
The piece argues that Virginia must reelect the current administration to preserve progress, especially the segregation tax system, and warns that Dr. Brown would wreck reforms, centralize taxation, and end road and school funding gains. It touts the administration’s low taxes, high revenue, and benefits to education and infrastructure while denouncing Brown’s planned reductions and the Republican critique by Henry W. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Brown
Apple shipments drop 25 percent from 1928 totals
U S apple shipments to date total nearly 18 000 cars about 25 percent below the same date in 1928 Exports for the week ending Oct 19 were about 30 000 barrels less than the prior week a roughly ten percent drop in over supply The belt shipped 35 000 fewer barrels while boxed exports rose slightly Local markets show light demand and steady prices with many shipments from prior sales Total U S shipments on Tuesday stood at 1 095 cars with declines across regions Washington led with 380 cars Oregon 44 West Virginia 120 and Virginia 67
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United States
Gexing
Tee States Market News Service
W. H. Nicholson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland
Shenandoah
Potomac
Barrera
U. S
Yorks
Ben Davis
Washington
Oregon
West Virginia
Virginia
Clinic For the Cripples To Be Held Saturday
A free medical clinic for crippled or deformed individuals will be hosted by the District Nurse Association near the Court House on Saturday November 2. Dr Allen Voshell orthopedic surgeon from the University of Virginia Hospital and nurses Miss Josephine Arthur and Evelyn Dean will supervise from 9 30 until about 11 30 with return examinations in the afternoon. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs sponsor the event urging attendance especially from youth. The Star notes the date error from yesterday and confirms the Saturday timings.
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District Nurse Association
Court House
Allen Voshell
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Josephine Arthur
Evelyn Dean
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Winchester
The
Star
Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs Welters residence
The Ladies' Aid of First Christ Church will meet at Mrs T W Welters residence 5 North Stewart Street Friday evening at 8 o'clock All members are urged to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid
First Christman Church
T. W.welters
North Stewart Street
Legion Aids Red Cross Roll Call urged by Virginia Legion
The American Red Cross praises Col. B. M. Roszel and urges Legionnaires to back the 1929 roll call. Don C. Smith notes Red Cross welfare spending last year totaling over 1.04 million dollars, with most aid to disabled veterans and families, and asks Legion posts to support the annual drive between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving.
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American National Red Cross
Don C. Smith
War Service
B. M. Roszel
Winchester
Virginia Department
American Legion
Smith
Red Cross
Roszel
National Red Cross
Real Cross
Legion Posts
Clarke County Chooses Election Judges and Clerks
Clarke County Electoral Board selected judges and clerks for the nine precincts for the state election next Tuesday. Berryville Mt Airy Russell Prices Millwood Shenandoah Morgan s Mill White Post Lindsey precincts list the named judges and clerks for each location.
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Berryville
Clarke County
G. L. Carter
R. E. Potts
G. W. Atkison
la Whitaker
Holmes Carisle
Mt. Airy
J. C. Tapscott
W.A. Blount
Thomas Elsen
Thomas Shepherd
Luther Bell
Russell
N. J. Hardesty
John Rutherford
John H. Brown
Ley
Landon Kackley
Henry Rutherford
Prices
Edgar Kackley
I. K. Morehead
Harry Murphy
E. B. Moore
James H. Gruber
Millwood
G. S. Jones
Turner Hummer
C. E. Wisecarver
Clarke Lloyd
E. K. Meade
Shenandoah
Special Services At Christ Church Observes All Saints Day
Tomorrow there will be a special communion service at 11 o clock in the morning in Christ Episcopal Church. The rector Rev. Robert B. Nelson will be in charge of the service and all are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Rous Fire Co Meeting Scheduled Friday Night
Rouss Fire Co. will hold a meeting Friday night November 1 at 7 30 p m with a social session after. All members are instructed to see M Lamp, president.
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M. Lamp
Household Furniture Public Auction Listing
Public auction of household furniture scheduled for Saturday November 2 at 2 p m. to be held at 103 West Hart Street. Auction notice appears in local classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hart Street
Apple Trees See Richards Pros Shen Val Bank Bldg
A brief item notes apple tree sightings or plans connected to Richards Pros and Shen Val Bank Building with date shorthand 10 28 1p tf. The fragment suggests a local notice or commercial reference tied to a property or project.
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Richards
Shen
Val. Bank Bldg
Byrd Rally in Southampton Supports Pollard for Governor
Gov Harry F Byrd campaigned in Southampton urging votes for John Garland Pollard while defending the state administration against coalition attacks. The audience filled the courthouse area as Byrd stressed the short ballot and poll tax issues in the Democratic drive.
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Brown
Virginia
I- 4
Pollard
Republican Party
Henry W. Anderson
Dee c
J. M. Britt
Democratic Party
Southampton County
Byrd
Norfolk
Anderson
Manassas
Walton Moore
Fairfax
Col. Heary.w
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Republican
North Dakota
T. C. Hart
U.S
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Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
House
John Garland Pollard
William and Mary
William Moseley Brown
Washington and Lee
Democrat
Dr. Brown
C. Bascom Slemp
Robert’. Angell
Electoral Board
Kernstown
J. J
J. W. Jolliffe
Mers
Gov
APPLE
Legion
Legionnaires
Loyal Legionnaires
Christ Church
Rouss Fire CO
W. M. Brown
Southampton CO
Moore
Colonel Anderson
South
Noutl Hee
William Moseley
Alfred B. Smith
Dr. Pol
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