Names of Dead Men in Daugherty Trial Surface
New York reports that late John T. King and Jesse W. Smith will figure in the Harry M. Daugherty and Thomas W. Miller case. German magnate Richard Merton is cited as a government witness in the alleged $7,000,000 transfer linked to enemy property during World War I.
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Daugherty
Richard Merton
Associated Press
New York
Harry M. Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
United States
Buckner
John T. King
Connecticut
Jesse W.smith
King and Smith
Bringin
Erman
Mack
Miller
Max D. Steuer
Black man sentenced to die in electric chair
Norfolk Va September 8 John Smith a Black man was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the slaying of Mrs Ella S Heath 69 on August 22. Heath was robbed hurt and strangled on her brother s farm near Portsmouth. Smith tracked to his home by a faulty boot heel. A Black woman testified that he confessed the crime.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
John Smith
Ella S. Heath
Tilden and Johnston to lead U S in Davis Cup singles
William T. Tilden and William M. Johnston will represent the United States in the singles matches of the Davis Cup challenge against France in Philadelphia starting tomorrow.
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Associated, Press
Phila Phia
William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
United States
Supervisors Order Witnesses Called In Sheep Killing Case
The Board of Supervisors directs the clerk to summon residents from the western county to testify at the next meeting in a damages case over sheep killed by dogs. Back Creek district may borrow 1000 for road work to finish a concrete bridge on the Copper road totaling 1500 built by Luton Bridge Co. The Frederick County School Board may borrow 4050 per prior resolution. Chairman H B Kline presided. W E Smith Scott Grant John Myers and W J Muse attended. Muse recently appointed to replace the late F D Good as Back Creek supervisor.
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Board of Supervisors
Back Creek
Luton Bridge Company
Frederick County School Board
H. B. Kline
Scott Grant
John. Myers
W. J.muse
Muse
Whiting
Circuit Court
F. D. Good
Col Roszel to Speak on European Trip at Rotary Luncheon
Col Brantz M Rossel superintendent Shenandoah Valley Academy will speak at tomorrow's Rotary Club luncheon. He recently returned from an extended European trip with Mrs Roszel and will share impressions. The Rotary Council meeting at Marshall Baker's home was well attended with directors discussing club matters.
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Rotary
Brantz M. Rossel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Colonel Roszel
Roszel
Rotary Council
Marshall
Baker
Sheffield Returns Soon To Mexico
After a White House conference with President Coolidge, James R. Sheffield American ambassador to Mexico will return to Mexico City in the fall with the confidence and support of the President and the State Department.
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Associated Press
Paul Smith
Coolidge
James R. Sheffield
Mexico
White House
Sheffield
Mexico City
State Department
Mash Found in Marlboro County Strips Woods
Sheriff Pannett found a quantity of mash in a wooded strip on William Long property near Marlboro with a search warrant. Long disclaimed knowledge of the mash and no action has been taken against him.
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Pannett
William Long
Marlboro
Long
Loss of Automobile Reported by Frank Anderson
Frank Anderson, a cabinet maker, reports his automobile was left parked Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Breckenridge on South Braddock Street and was missing when he returned. Mrs Charles Pursell of New York is the guest of Mrs John Darlington and Mrs Ava Ridenour at their North Loudoun Street home.
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Frank
Anderson
William ‘Breckenridge
South Braddock Street
Charles Pursell
New York
John Darlington
Ava Ridenour
North
Loudoun Street
William Clark
Internationss Newsresi
Jiggs the Airdale Dog Reward Notice
Airdale dog named Jiggs is missing and a reward is offered for its return. The notice credits W. Lee Fisher as the contact person for information leading to the dog’s recovery.
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Airdalé
W. Lee Fisher
Harbord Laments Voter Shortcomings at Legion Session
Maj Gen James G Harbord head of RCA warns at Fort Scott Kansas Legion convention that indifference and ignorance of citizens undermine democracy. He blames the primary system for corruption and high costs and says Congress overreaches into state police powers. He urges veterans to take political leadership and form opinions on foreign policy to avoid future debt disputes with France.
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Associated Press
Fort Scott
Kan
James G. Harbord
Radio Corporation of America
American Légion
Chateau Thierry
United States
Harbord
France
County Estates Disposed Of By Will In Frederick Martinsburg Heifers
The will of John B. Rodgers leaves his widow Nettie Rodgers life use of all fealty and personalty in Frederick County with authority to sell if value declines. Maynard Rodgers receives two Martinsburg lots and two-year-old heifers. Edward C. Allamong’s will gives Carson, Calvin, Harvey, Howard, and Ray Allamong equal shares of estate after a $25 daughter bequest and debts paid. Carson named executor and qualified.
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John B. Rodgers
Nettie Rodgers
Frederick County
Maynard
Martinsburg
W. Va
Rodgers
J. L. Jolliffe
W. A. Scrivner
Edward C. Allamong
James B. Snapp
E. G. Ambrose
Carson
Calvin
Harvey
Martha Catherine Allamong
Mabel
Howard
Ray Allamong
Carson Allamong
Knights of Columbus Organ Barred in Mexico
Supreme headquarters in New Haven reports the Knights of Columbia publication has been barred from mail in Mexico over an attack on the Mexican government. Post authorities in Washington supplied the information.
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New Haven
Conn
Supreme Headquarters
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbia
Mexico
United States
Washington
Corner To Stage Another Bout Here
Jack Horner staged a boxing bout at City Hall Auditorium Monday night and said he was asked to arrange another in the near future. Paul B. Jones of Baltimore stayed at the George Washington Hotel. Wanted young man with experience in gent's furnishings and clothing at The Nakama Co.
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Jack Horner
City Hall Auditorium
Paul B. Jones
Baltimore
George Washington Hotel
Gent
Nacama Co
The Green Hat Fires Up New York Theatre Tour
Michael Arlen’s sensational drama The Green Hat, a metropolis hit at the Broadhurst, heads on tour to the Empire Theatre Tuesday at eight fifteen. Charlotte Walker stars Iris Fenwick with Norma Hackett as Napier Harpenden. a strong supporting cast promises a theatrical triumph. The novel’s vast sales and Europe America popularity buoy the production amid vivid stage settings by New York’s top scenic artist. Reserve seats promptly for choice access.
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Michael Arien
Broadhurst Theatre
Empire Theatre
Metropolitan
Charlotte Walker
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Michael Arlen
America
Europe
Mr. Arlen
Scenia
New York City
Henry Glassie Temporarily Reappointed to Tariff Board
President Coolidge granted a temporary recess appointment to Henry H. Glassie a Democrat from Maryland to succeed himself on the Tariff Commission. The move drew support from several Democratic senators though Senator Bruce of Maryland was reported opposed viewing Glassie as a high tariff Democrat.
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Associated Press
Paul Smith
Henry H. .Glassie
Maryland
Coolidge
Tariff Commission
Glassie
Bruce
For Sale Two Prescott sizing sections and conveyor
For sale two Prescott sizing sections with out chains for apple grader priced at 50 dollars for both. One ten foot Pease roller conveyor priced at 75 dollars. Apply at Star Office. Fresh fish Thursday and Friday. B. F. Davis.
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Trescott
Star Office
Clean Rags Wanted for Star Office
Large clean cotton rags needed immediately at Star Office. Must be eras and clean. (9-7-0)
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Star Office
Musteras
Hooded people barred from Norfolk streets
Norfolk city officials enacted an emergency ordinance prohibiting anyone from wearing robes masks or hoods in public to conceal identity. The measure targets hooded groups including the Ku Klux Klan after recent robberies and the kidnapping of Father Vincent Warren. Investigators probe the August 30 hold up and a Princess Anne county kidnapping tied to the case.
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Norfolk
Walkie Truxton
Ku Klux Klan
Princess Anne County
Vincent D. Warren
Warren
Melford Emanuelson
Grand Jury
Acess’ Anne
White
Father Warren
New York
American Civil Liberties Union
Police Reserve Activation Over Klan Parade in DC
District of Columbia commissioners declared the Ku Klux Klan parade an emergency. Police reserves will be called and days off suspended for the day of the march and the preceding Sunday to handle the expected large turnout, far exceeding the 1925 parade.
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Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia
Edwin B. Hesse
Metropolitan Police Force
King Declares End to Spanish State of War
King Alfonso signed a decree ending the state of war proclaimed after the artillery mutiny. London dispatches note ongoing unrest with the army reportedly split and mutinies across Spain. Many Spaniards flee to France to protect capital amid unrest.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Alfonso
Spain
Navy
London
Daily Express
Barcelona
France
Furniture Sale Private at 122 W Cork St
Entire household goods offered in a private sale at 122 West Cork Street. Misses Francer and Charlotte Swimsey visit their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Irwin Bierer at their home in Fron Royal.
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Cork St
Francer
Charlotte Swimsey
Irwin Bierer
Fron, Royal
Death of Benj F Carter Former Hayfield Postmaster
Benjamin Franklin Carter aged 64 died at 4 o clock this morning in Lie apartments Hayfield after an illness of complications. He served as postmaster at Hayfield and earlier at Nashville. He was born in Frederick Krig or a nearby West Virginia county and was crippled. The body was moved to Funk's funeral parlors and funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel with interment there.
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Benjamin Franklin Carter
Hayfield
Mr. Carter
Frederick Krig
West Virginia
Naslville
Carter
Funk
Mount Hebron
Blaine Maintains Lead In Wisconsin Senatorial Race
Milwaukee Sept 8 Governor John J Blaine a foe of the world court and avowed wet led the three way Republican senatorial contest in Wisconsin with a growing edge over Irvine L Lenroot as returns from the previous day s primary came in by noon Blaine s lead surpassed 15000. Fred R Zimmerman secretary of state running for governor in defiance of the La Follette Blaine progressive machine appeared to have decisively defeated Herbert L Ekern and two others for the Republican nomination.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
John J. Blaine
World Court
Irvine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
Fred R. Zimmerman
la Follette-Blaine
Herbert L. Ekern
Blue Ridge Chief Rules on Bowman Eligible for Playoff
President Jamison of the Blue Ridge League allowed Chambersburg Third Baseman Bowman to play for Frederick in the playoff after Hagerstown protested. Bowman filled in for injured Sank, with Hagerstown later challenging the decision. Jamison denounced Hagerstown’s conduct as poor sportsmanship.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Jamison
Blue Ridge
Bowman
Chambersburg
Frederick
Blue Ridge Penant
Sank
Bester
Hagerstown Club
Maine Aviator Hart In Races
Sergeant H. Jordon of New Orleans attached to the United States Marine Corps aviation section suffered internal injuries when a Martin bomber he was flying up-ended in the mud at Model Farms flying field during the national air races in Maine.
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Philadelphia
H. «. Jordan
New Orleans
United States Marine
Cs 8
Model Farms
Two men wanted as checkers at Winchester Cold Storage
Job notice seeks two men to work as checkers at Winchester Cold Storage. No further details provided beyond the basic position and location.
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Winchester
Europe Welcomes Germany to League Council Seat
Europe marked the day with applause as Germany was unanimously elected to the League of Nations and granted a permanent council seat. Arbitration pacts with Poland and Czechoslovakia were signed, Spain announced its resignation, and Balkan refugee relief plans were debated.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Europe
League of Nations
Germany
League
Acral Council
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Locarno
Geenva
Ger
Aas
Sion
Étates Council
Finaily Ant
Balkan
Balkans
M. Vanderveld
Belgium
Hendaye
France
Madrid
Alfonso
Spain
Primo de Rivera
Yanguas
League Assembly
Hamburger's Specialty Shop Holiday Closure Notice
Store closed all day Thursday and Friday for holiday. Hamburger's Specialty Shop, 1p-11.
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Hamburger’s
Hamburger
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Jesse W. Smith
Delaware
Fraulein
Tony Sender
Reichstag
Fraulein Sender
Col. Roszel
K. of C. Organ
The
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Henry Glassie
Tariff Board
B. F. Davis
Moose Park Opequon
Pershing Abroad
John J. Pershing
Paris
Herman Harjes
Benj. F. Carter
Blaine
Blue Ridge Chief
Maine
Hart
Outlaw Nation
Teutons
Winchester Mattress Works
Ideal Beauty Parlor
Piccadilly St
Kern and Campbell Apelle House
Grimes Golden
Jon
King Davis
Austin Conner
Glaize Barrel Shop
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