Verdict in Leek and Know murder case due Wednesday
Judge John Caverly has completed the decision in the Leek and Know murder case and will render it Wednesday. The case covers Robert Franks’s death last May 21 and involves the famous defendants in Cook County, with execution options debated after a lengthy record.
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Rata
Richard
Robert Franks
John Jr. Caverly
Cook
Caverly
A. Shore
Cook County
Loeb
Leopold
Joliette
Grimes harvest and car trades noted in local update
The report notes minor apple sales and shipments from Grimes. Chuy Dee lists two Yorks cars and 2% inch tech inspection at $4.00, with trade at 0 per barrel. Grimes picking begins late this week or early next. a few small organizations linked to Grimes are present.
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Leeks
Chuy Dee
Yorks
Grimes
Ladies Win Prizes In Golf Tourney At Winchester Club
A golf ball handicap tournament at Winchester Golf Club last Saturday awarded prizes of golf balls. First prize went to Miss Mary Miller, second to Mrs Delmar Robinson, and third to Miss Louise Cooper. Other participants included Mrs Paul Gaylord, Mrs Philip Williams, Mrs B B Dutton, Miss Frances Page, Miss Martha Stuart, and Mrs A A M. The course was in excellent condition and interest among Winchester ladies in golf grows.
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Winchester Golf Club
Mary Miller
Delmar Robinson
Louise Cooper
Paul Gaylord
Philip Williams
B. B. Dutton
Frances Page
Martha Stuart
Winchester
Elevator Fire After Explosion at Erie Basin Elevator
An explosion in the cupola of the Erie Basin exchange elevator at slip No 1 Buffalo destroys the structure. Fire crews and two fire boats battle to save nearby property. Three men on the top floor escaped by sliding 1806 feet on a canal belt. The 750 000 bushel elevator was about one third full of wheat and oats. Early damage estimated at 500 dollars.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Slip No
Erie Basin
Troops Advance On All Fronts In China Frontline Fight
SHANGHAI Sept 8 troops advance on all fronts with west of Taihu and Changhing area battles. General Chen Yao-Sen leading Fourth division and part of tenth vision Chekiang forces push northward from Changhing toward Chanchow on the Shiang Nan railway. Capturing Chanchow would allow Chekiang to cut the Kiangsu railway rear.
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Associated Press
Shanghat
Taihu
Lungwha
Chekiang
Shangai
Chen Yao-Sen
Checkiang
Tiahu
Changhing
Chanchow
Brother’s Family Killed At Rail Crossing In Pa
A telegram from Pittsburgh reports the death of John M. Pippert’s brother Frank his wife and their two and a half year old baby in a railroad crossing accident at Kit tanning Pa The family funeral is set for Wednesday in Pittsburgh and Mr Pippert rushed to the scene after learning of the tragedy.
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Pittsburgh
Kittanning
John M. Pippett
Star Office
John L. Pippert
Winchester
Pippert
Kittanning Crossing
The Yankee Consul At Empire Tonight Features Six Reel Musical
The Yankee Consul stars Douglas McLean and Patsy Ruth Miller with Fox News and orchestral accompaniment. A six reel musical comedy, regarded as one of the month's best, opens at Empire tonight with 7 and 9 oclock showings.
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Fox News
Raymond Hitchcock
Empire Tonight
Douglas McLean
Patsy Ruth
Miller
Esmerelda
Notre Dame
Tomorry
Father
Empire
Harold Bell Wright
Charles Chaplin
First National Pictures
Chaplin
Notice to Report for Drill by Company 1 116th Infantry
All men are ordered to report for drill on Wednesday September 10th at 8 pm for inspection by order Captain Grimm.
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116Th Inf
Mrs Nelson Page Robbed in Baltimore Sleep
Mrs W Nelson Page was robbed Friday night at the Guilford Baltimore home of Mr and Mrs C C Garrett. Jewelry rings bracelets and clothing were taken while she slept. The theft occurred through a kitchen door window. Baltimore detectives were working the case with no arrests yet.
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Winchester
W. ‘Nelson Page
W. Nelson Page
General Chang Declares Self Defense in Manchuria Hostilities
General Chang Tso Lin, warlord of Manchuria, told a consular representative that he has opened hostilities against General Wun Peis Fu in self-defense. A separate dispatch reports Kiangsu forces under General Chi Shieh Yuan being defeated.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Chang Tso-Lin
Manchuria
Wun Peis Fu
Chihli
Mukden
Hancor
Chi Shieh-Yuan
Prince Turns To Haunting Foxes
SYOSSET New York September 8 The Prince of Wales in good polo form and daily pool workouts at the James A Burden estate may soon try fox hunting on Long Island He visited Meadowbrook Hunt Club kennels and showed interest in hounds horses and cross country riding Plan to greet American flyers finishing a world trip at Mitchell Field Long Island.
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Associated Press
Syosset
N. Y
Prince of Wales
James A. Burden
Long Island
Meadowbrook Hunt Club
Mitchell Field
Burden Estate
Madam X Reduction Girdle and Brassiere Ad
The "Madam X" Reducina Girdle and Brassiere, scientifically made of the very highest quality Para Rubber, are advertised as the latest method of reducing. Obtainable from Clara V. Pultz, phone 239.
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Madam X
Science
Clara V. Pultz
Legion Post 10 Encourages Proper Courtesy and Flag Respect
Local American Legion Post 10 led by retiring commander John Hnberger ordered pamphlets for school children to teach proper respect for the flag ahead of Defense Day. The meeting at the Legion Building will elect officers and review post work as Defense Test Day Parade plans advance and flags are to be displayed with ceremony.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
Ameri Legion
John Hnberger
Det
Rosenberger
Legion Building
North Main Street
Robert Peace
American Legion Weekly
Winchester Ladies Featured in The Receiver periodical
The Trans mitter from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company displays photographs of two Winchester girls Miss Lucille Brown and Miss Sallie E. Grove. It also lists J. E. McCarty and C. H. Smith as long service wearers of three star service emblems for the telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Winchester
Lucille Brown
Sallie EB. Grove
J. E. McCarty
C. H. Smith
President Coolidge Eyes Maine Election Outcome
President Coolidge prepares to address pending government issues after two speeches last week. White House focus rests on the Maine election and other results slated for this week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
White House
Maine
Leesburg Politician Mr Shipman Backs Walter Mapp
Mr H Shipman a veteran campaigner from Leesburg Virginia passed through Winchester en route to a western city to campaign for the Davis and Bryan candidacy. He appeared in good health and spirits and stated he supports Walter Mapp in the gubernatorial race as it stands.
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H. Shipman
Leesburg
Winchester
Davis
Bryan
Shipman
Walter Mapp
Fort Loudoun D A R Plans Special Meeting
The Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R will hold a special meeting at Handley Library on Tuesday September 9 at 8 p m. Full attendance is requested by the organizers.
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Fort Loudoun
Handley Library
Will Dedicate Monument to Morgan Morgan at Bunker Hill
Plans are nearly complete for unveiling a granite monument to Morgan Morgan the first settler in West Virginia at a site near Mill Creek Bridge in Bunker Hill. The ceremony Saturday at 2 pm September 13 will feature Governor E F Morgan as lead speaker Senator Faulkner and Rev J L Oldham with school chorus and patriotic songs.
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Morgan Morgan
West Virginia
Mill Creek
Bunker Hill
Pike
E. F. Morgan
Charleston
America
West Virginia Hills
Haze Morgan
Clarksburg
A. A. Pickering
Rowlesburg
Harry P. Henshaw
Morgan
State Road. Commission
Road Commission
Probbary Division
B. E. Gray
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bringing Up Father In Ireland at the Empire
The Empire presents a one night engagement of Bringing Up Father In Ireland borrowed from George McManus. The cartoon musical comedy promises new songs girls music and comedy for the theatre audience tomorrow night.
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Ireland
the Empire
Father
George McManus
Empire
Sesson
Fire Trucks Collide On City Street After Car Fire
At nine this morning the car of Charles R Keeler caught fire while heading to a east Cofford street garage. The Chemicals-formed blaze was fought and the car was only slightly damaged. Two Charley Rouss Fire Company trucks collided head on at Market and Cork streets causing minor damage. no injuries. Several firemen on running boards had narrow escapes.
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Charles R. Keeler
East Cofford Street
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Market
Cork
Army Instructor Visits Organization For Instruction
A regular army instructor will visit the organization on Wednesday night for instruction. All members must report in uniform at the Armory promptly at 7 30 Wednesday evening. There will be no drill Thursday evening. Lawrence C Hollis 1st Lieut 116th Infantry commanding.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th Infantry
Dancing On The Shenandoah Wednesday Night
Ryland Corner hosts a moonlight dance on Wednesday at Castleman's Ferry along the Shenandoah River. Proceeds benefit the Friendship Fire Company. Glent Ander son's Orchestra provides music for an enjoyable evening expected to draw a large crowd from Wineepaty and nearby.
Stolen Ford Car Reported On Public Street
W. W. Tanner of 338 West Sam Street reported a theft on public street. A 1924 Ford coupe registered 9297496 with Silvertown cord tires on the rear was taken.
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Ford
W. W. Tanner
West Sam Street
West Cork Street
Ress
Tyes’ Dick
Maine Voters Gather For High Turnout Governor Race
In Portland today August 8 state election observers expect record turnout in a contest defined by the Ku Klux Klan issue. Democratic candidate William R Pattengall leads in polls with a 15 000 to 30 000 plurality while Republican Ralph C Brewster backed by the Klan edges for a 25 000 to 40 000 vote margin.
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Associated Press
Portland
Maine
Democratic State Committee
William R. Pattengall
Pattengall
Ralph C. Brewster
Brewster
Coolidge
Potatoes Offered By L. L. Hockman & Son
A notice announces another car of A-1 potatoes available by Tuesday September 9 from L. L. Hockman & Son.
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L. L. Hockman & Son
April Showers and Irish Humoresque at Colonial Theatre
Director Tom Forman presents Preferred Pictures productions at the Colonial Theatre. April Showers stars Colleen Moore with Kenneth Harlan in a tale of ascent from the slums to Fifth Avenue.
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Tom Forman
Preferred Pictures
April Showers
Colonial Theatre
Fifth Avenue
Colleen Moore
Kenneth Harlan
For Sale Two five room bungalows near Handley Schools
Two five room bungalows offered for sale near Handley Schools priced at 2250 dollars each. Interested buyers should apply to J W Rosenberger Co. at the listed address.
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Handley Schools
J. W. Rosenberger & Co
For Sale Whitman Hay Baler by Robt W Schultz
For sale a nearly new Whitman hay baler offered by Robt W Schultz. Contact Mr Schultz to arrange inspection or purchase. priced to move, cash or cash equivalent.
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Whitman
W. Schultz
Severe frost hits Hayfield area crippling crops in early September
The report from Hayfield Virginia notes a killing frost chilling the region, threatening corn and wheat, with frost lasting days and urging caution for meat corn supply. It mentions a sharp drop in peach yields and reduced farmland acreage, plus local social visits and residents aiding neighbors.
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Hayfield
James Alchester
Court Denounces Mob Action in Maryland county
In Frederick Maryland Judge Hammond Urner addressed the grand jury after a tarring and feathering incident in Myersville. He denounced mob methods of redressing public grievances and urged investigation based on reliable information.
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Frederick
Myersville
Hammond Urner
Kept Court
Urner
Urner Char Piake
Wheeler Asks New York and Montana Politicians
Brief scraps from Troy New York report on Wheeler and political figures including La Follette. Mentions public sentiment toward Coolidge and a possible cross party stance. Also notes a lost leather purse of small amount and local classifieds offering furniture and a typewriter for sale.
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Pres
Troy
N. Y
Montana
la Follette
A. Publican Administration
Coolidge
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MR. Shipman
D. A. KR. Meeting
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Frederick County
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Fort McKinley
Manila
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Kenneth
Wheeler
New York
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