Old Glory missing as planes struggle on Irish coast
Reports from London and Belfast say the Sir John Darling and late Old Glory remain unseen near the Irish coast amid gale conditions. Hearst offers 25000 for the recovery of Old Glory crew. Rome reports intense public anxiety as search continues. Mussolini and the Vatican stay briefed.
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Associated Press
London
Sir John Darling
Ont
Eng
Croydon
Sir John Carling
Irish
Galway
Tralee
Kerry
Belfast
Ireland
Civic Guard
Colway
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Italy
England
Germany
North Atlantic
Rome
Vatican
Pope Pius
Mussolini
Aeronautical
California
Old Glory
Motorcade to Visit Giy This Afternoon As Guests Arrive
A motorcade of 100 to 200 visitors arrives this afternoon along the Valley pike on the Appalachian Scenic Highway en route to Montreal and Quebec. They will be greeted by J S Haldeman and taken to Handley Schools for inspection, then to historic sites and a banquet at the George Washington Hotel with remarks by R Gray Williams and Roscoe Marvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
Montreal
Quebec
J. S. Haldeman
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Handley Schools
George Washington Hotel
Williams
R. Gray Williams
Roscoe A. Marvel
Appalachian Trail Association
Martinsburg
Robert T
Bobby
Jones, Jr
Atlanta
Galan
Robert T. Jones
O. B. Keeler
Julius J. Yela
Cantonment
Fla
Miami
Ragsdale
R. C. Hamlin
Martin-Nash Motay Company
Movie Folks Help Flood Sufferers With Big Fund
The motion picture industry raised 417 212 dollars for Mississippi valley flood victims. Funds were announced by Will Hays president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America at a New York event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Motion Picture
Mississippi Valley
Will H Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Apples Wanted for Bulk Run and Packing Supplies
Cash buyers seek Grimes Golden De licious King David Jonathan and other varieties in bulk tree run. Can supply Edgerton Baskets GLAIZE HURST packing supplies. Phone 840.
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Grimes Golden
Delicious
King David
Jonathan
Edgerton
Baskets
Glaize & Hurst
Open Season In Virginia For Sora Dove Squirrels
Game wardens brace for unlawful hunters as open seasons begin for sora dove and squirrels. Sora runs to Nov 30, dove to Dec 15, squirrel to Jan 31 with other waterfowl and bird seasons noted. The state urges strict enforcement, especially against out of season wild turkeys.
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Virginia
Watertown
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Commonwealth
Police Raid Nets Six Prisoners and Five Pints Liquor
Police raided a former newspaper printing office on South Loudoun street under a search warrant arresting Perry Parson and five others including Ward Turner George Turner Harry Bowers Harold Adams 17 and James Hutzler 15. Five pints of liquor were found hidden in a fireplace. Parson brothers face illegal possession charges while Turner and Bowers likely face premises liquor charges. Juvenile Court will try Adams and Hutzler for being minors without care and guardianship.
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Loudoun Street
Perry Parson
Ward Parson
George Turner
Harry C. Bowers
Harold Adams
James Hutzler
Parson
Turner
Bowers
Parson Brothers
Adams
Hutzler
Boyd
Gordon
John I Johnson Dies in West
Obituary notice states John I Johnson died at Kaw City Oklahoma last week aged 78 79. He was brother of Even Johnson who died last spring and the last surviving family member with nieces and nephews as closest relatives. He formerly lived in High View West Virginia and was uncle to Mrs John Capper and brother in law to Mrs Richard Johnson of this city.
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John I. Johnson
Julia Brill
Kaw City
Oklahoma
Johnson
Even Johnson
John Capper
Richard Johnson
High View
W. Va
Sharp earthquake hits Mediterranean island and Spain
A message from Alhucemas reports a sharp earthquake lasting eight seconds at 11 this morning. Buildings in San Jorge were shaken but no casualties were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madrid
Alhucemas
Mediterranean
San Jorgo
Lost Black and White Setter Dog Reward
Lost black and white setter dog reported with a reward for recovery. Appears in an advertisement for PACK YOUR APPLES IN SUNSET brand shredded paper stored at Winchester Cold Storage Co. Includes scattered catalog-like codes and doctor names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage CO
Drs. Snarr & Hawthorne
Woman Accuses Husband of Car Theft Leads to Arrest
Sheriff pursues grand larceny warrant sworn by Mrs F B Crum against O H Crum for taking an automobile valued at 1000 dollars from Sulphur Springs Inn at Bartonsville. Crum arrested in Washington and to be brought to Frederick County for trial. couple formerly from Indianapolis and Texas origins.
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Pannett
Washington, D .C
O. H. Crum
Mr. Crum
F. B. Crum
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Washington
Crum
Crums
Indianapolis
Ind
Texas
Africa Earthquake Shakes Nations Across Uganda and Lake Victoria
A severe quake lasting one minute struck Uganda and British East Africa. Roaring sounds followed for three minutes as shocks rocked houses and stirred Lake Victoria throughout the day.
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Cape. Town
South Africa
Uganda
British East Africa
Lake Victoria
Sarah Zane Fire Co. Postpones Meeting
Postponed meeting notice for Sarah Zane Fire Co. to be held Friday September 9 at eight o'clock. AU members requested to be present. W. LEE FISHER, Secretary.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
W. Lee Fisher
Kesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co Extends Late Hours
Beginning Saturday September 10 the business office will stay open until 5 pm to accommodate customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Governor Byrd to Probe Virginia Gasoline Prices
Virginia Governor Byrd will summon more than thirty gasoline importers for a Friday conference to explain why Richmond prices fell two cents per gallon this week while statewide prices did not. He noted Richmond shows 21 to 22.44 cents per gallon, unlike other Virginia locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Byrd
Richmond
Caleb DeHaven in Serious Condition at Martinsburg City Hospital
Caleb DeHaven, 73, a well known resident of DeHaven county, is in critical condition at City Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia after an appendicitis operation revealed a burst appendix. He was admitted last Sunday and remains seriously ill.
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Caleb DeHaven
Martinsburg
DeHaven
W. Va
Monarch Club Picnic Near Here Plans Slip
The Monarch Club of Martinsburg West Virginia will hold a picnic on the evening of September 20 at White Sulphur Inn on the Valley Spike south of Winchester. A large Martinsburg turnout is expected.
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Monarch Club
Martinsburg
W. Va
White Sulphur Inn
Winchester
American Flyers Leave For Siam
BANGOOD British India Sept 8 American aviators W S Brock and E F Schlee took off at 6 50 am in their Pride of Detroit for Bangkok Siam with plans to proceed to Henoi French Indo China if weather prevented a Bangkok landing.
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Associated Press
Bangood
British India
E. F. Schlee
Bangkok
Siam
Pride of Detroit
Henoi
Indo-China
Ladies' Aid Meeting at Christian Church Friday Night
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian Church will meet at T W Mathers on South Main Street Friday night at o clock. All members are urged to be present.
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Ladies’ Aid i the Christian Church
T. W. Mathers
South “Mains Net
Ink Pen Offer for School Children Sale
Hodgson and Brown advertise fountain pens with one bottle of ink included. Prices range from $1.00 to $8.75 with service to school children.
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Hodgson & Brown
Death of Vienna man after mountain bus accident near Paris
William Walker a fifty year old colored resident of Vienna Fairfax county Va died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a Washington D C car on the mountain near Paris Fauquier county The accident occurred as he and others returned from the dedication of the Douglas Colored School Walker had his leg amputated but died the next day The crash was reported to Fairfax authorities with no action expected against the driver and the case remains under Fairfax county jurisdiction
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William Walker
Vienna
Fairfax County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Paris
Fauquier County
Walker
Douglas Caloed
Winchester
Washington
H. Louft
Washington, D. C
Loft
Government Experiment Station
Frederick County
Meds So Bitter Party Heads to Lands End Camp
A group of friends left this morning for Lands End on the Shenandoah river toward Clarke county to spend a week camping, despite medicine bitterness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands End
Shenandoah River
Clarke County
Wanted Waitresses for Betsy Ross
Help wanted advertisement seeking waitresses with good wages and steady work at Betsy Ross. Position open immediately with reliable shifts and midday and evening hours. Apply in person for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Colored School Opens Monday in Old Building
The Handley Colored School will open for the 1927 28 session on Monday September 12 in the old building to avoid holiday make up and June extension. The regular session starts at nine at the Douglas school with pupils moving to the new building when ready. Enrollment is expected to be large and prompt enrollment is urged. The School Board has added Domestic Science for girls and industrial work for boys, including manual training electrical workings and agriculture. The colored faculty listed includes Powell Gibson Anna Quill Brooks Hattie Mitchell Lovelena Lomax and William cus.
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Handley Colored School
Douglas School
Powell Gibson
Anna Qu! Brooks
Hattie Mitchell
Lovelena Lomax
William Cus
Bringing Up Father at Colonial Theatre Next Week
The Colonial Theatre presents Bringing Up Father in a capital musical comedy. Gus Hill produces with Jiggs Qore and the cast promising lively songs, dances, and colorful settings. Matinees start Wednesday September 14 with a three o clock after school show and night performances on sale Saturday.
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Concensus
Gus Hill
Duction
Qore
Colonial Theatre
Germany Given Seat On League of Nations Commission
GENEVA Sept 8 The League council decided to increase the mandate commission membership from nine to ten. Germany will receive a seat on the commission supervising its former colonies, a step seen as a move toward restoring Germany's colonial status. The German member will be appointed shortly.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Germany
League of Nations Mandate Commission
Council
Commission
Cotton Prices Soar In New York Market
Cotton prices rise sharply with options up 200 points amid mixed stock fluctuations. Heavy selling and bidding by professionals keep enthusiasm high for select futures. call money at 34 percent. Closing session strong with about 2 600 000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Crop of apples offered for sale near Shepherdstown West Virginia
Delicidus and Stayman apples, 2500 bushels available, best quality. Seller will pack but hanging on trees. J. L. Hanger located 4 miles west of Shepherdstown at Bellmyers Mill. Contact details shown in listing.
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J. L. Hanger
Shepherdstown
Bellmyers Mill
Bugs and Draperies Cleaned to Your Satisfaction
All kinds cleaned to your satisfaction with prices right at Winchester Steant Laundry. Phone 2.
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Winchester Steant
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Giy
Chamber of Commerce
Cook
Crown Prince
Gustav of
Sweden
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
Lydia. Bumener
International Newsree
Arene
Mtu
West
Mr. Marvel
Kenilworth Inn
Asheville
North Carolina
Africa
The
Monarch’ Club
Wm. Walker
Winchester Hospital
Ad Wolgast
Los Angeles
Colored School
East Piccadilly St
Colonial
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