Virginia hotels expand for 1930 tourist season
Virginia’s tourist and vacation business in 1929 surges, pushing about seven million dollars into 1930 enhancements. Shenandoah Valley leads with groundbreakings in Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and Staunton for new hotels as 1,500 rooms rise statewide.
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Shenandoah Valley
The
Star
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Hotels and Resorts
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Waynesboro Harrisonburg
Stauntonson
Staunton
Stonewall Jackson
Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah National Park
George Washington
Winchester
Roanoke
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley Pike
Harrisonburg
Chimney Rocks
Bridgewater
Six Killed In Bus And Truck Collision In Michigan
Six people died and 15 were hurt when a Goodrich transit truck collided with an Indian Trails passenger bus on U S 12 near Benton Harbor Michigan. The bus left side was torn away and most left‑tier occupants were killed or injured. driver William Shane 30 Owosso was arrested. two injured remained in hospital.
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Associated Press
Benton Harbor
Mich
Goodrich
U. S. 12
Here
Jose Quimones
North
Branch
Quimones
Ricardo Lorato
Shanghai
Cavalry Drill and Baseball Game At Rouss Spring Park
A Third Cavalry unit will drill for one hour at Rouss Spring Park next Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. They will perform stunts from the Winchester Fair. After the drill a baseball game between a cavalry selection and the Winchester team will begin about 3 30. Admission is free.
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Third Cavalry
United States Army
Rouss Spring Park
Cavalrymen
Winchester
Handley School Students Offer Free Ink With Pen Purchases
Advertisement from Hodgson & Brown offering Handley School students a free ink bottle or personalized engraving with every pen purchase. Includes wording about free ink or name engraving with each sale.
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Hodgson & Brown
Passenger Train Blown Up in Chinese Rail Blast
Harbin dispatch reports a passenger train on the Chinese Eastern Railway mined and blown up between Pogranichnaya and Harbin, with the track damaged and casualties unknown amid border violence claims. The Reuters styled report notes fighting on the Manchurian-Siberian frontier and political tensions over Russian railway managers.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
We Kuomin
Nalist
Mukden
Manogranichnaya
Manchurian-Siberian
Manchuk
Pogranichnaya
Harbin
Pogranichiaya
Harn
London
China
Russia
Tass
Vladivostock
Tokyo
Manchuria
Germany
Nanking
Byrd Attends Funeral Of Hugh Sproul In Staunton
Governor Byrd attended the funeral for Hugh P. Sproul, 56, longtime member and treasurer of Virginia's State Highway Commission. Mourners gathered at First Presbyterian Church despite rain. services led by Rev. Dr. A. M. Frazer, with Sproul buried at Thornrose Cemetery after dropping dead at the fairgrounds Thursday.
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Staunton
Byrd
First Presbyterian Church
Hugh P. Sproul
State Highway Commission
Gov
Houston
A. M. Frazer
Sproul
Thornhorse Cemtery
Fair Grounds
Cars Collide on Northwestern Grade Leaves Driver Unidentified
Sheriff Pannett sought the driver of a new Ford roadster after a collision with John Householders’ auto on the Northwestern grade near Rosenberger. Both cars were badly damaged and the Ford driver fled. License traced to L. J. Ross of Columbia Furnace Shenandoah county but he could not be located.
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Pannett
John Householders
Rosenberger
Ford
L. J. Ross
Columbia Furnace
Shenandoah County
Ross
Rain Halts Game at Rouss Spring Park
Rain halted the baseball game yesterday afternoon at Rouss Spring Park between Winchester and Rippon West Virginia in the fifth inning with Winchester leading 2 to 0. A large crowd witnessed the downpour scattering fans and ending play.
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Rouss Spring Park
Winchester
Rippon
West Va
Winchester W C T U elects officers at annual meeting
The Winchester branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its forty-fifth annual meeting at the Friends' Meeting House. Mrs D S Mattison was elected president with Mrs T J Dale as corresponding secretary and Miss Annie J Rees as recording secretary. Officers and directors for the next year were announced and plans to press total abstinence and temperance ideals were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Mattison
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Friends’ Meeting House
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Wanamaker
Flower Mission
Evening Star
T. J. Dale
Annie J. Rees
Charles Anderson Reported Improved
The bulletin from the sick room of Charles Anderson states he was somewhat improved this afternoon. He is the son of Dr. C. R. Anderson and ill with pneumonia at his West Clifford street home. His condition was precarious yesterday after a relapse but showed signs of improvement last night.
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Charles Anderson
C. R. Anderson
West Clifford Street
Presbyterians of Several States To Meet In Danville
The Presbyterian Synod of Virginia plans a multi day session in Danville beginning with a sermon by Rev. Dr. J. B. Bittinger of Gerrardstown W V A and closing likely Thursday. Delegates and elders from Virginia West Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia will attend. Local pastors Dr F T McFaden Rev Dr Charles R Gilkeson and Rev R B Woodworth head to the meeting along with delegate Fred S Boyd.
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Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
Danville
J. B. Bittinger
Gerrardstown
W.va
Synod of Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street
Charles R. Gilkeson
Winchester Presbytery
R. B. Woodworth
Burlington
W. Va
Fred S. Boyd
Apples Wanted and Help Needed Ad Teasers
Apple buyers seek Grimes Golden trees for delivery any day through Glaze and Hurst at the cash contact 840. A construction job is advertised by J Newcome at the paper mill. A grottery store seeks a clerk with L D Ritter at 207 North Market Street.
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Glaize & Hurst
Grottery “Store
L. D. Ritter
N. Market St
Winchester Public Schools Open 1929-30 With Rising Enrollment
The Winchester Public Schools opened the 1929-30 term under the John Handley Foundation with enrollment at 1 753, up 53 from last year’s start and expected to near 2 200 for the year. The first day ran smoothly except for the first grade and colored school, which resume full operation tomorrow while buildings received thorough renovations and the grounds were tidied for students including new pay pupils from rural schools.
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Winchester Public Schools
John Handley Foundation
Winchester
Handley
Senate likely to probe Shearer charges in naval ties
Senate naval committee planned to examine William B. Shearer a strong navy advocate who claimed he represented shipbuilding firms at the 1927 Geneva disarmament talks. Chairman Hale and Senator Borah signaled investigation and may summon American naval officers to testify about Shearer's statements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
William B. Shearer
Senate Naval Committee
Hale
Borah
Shearer
Attempts To Rally General Stock List Meets With Failure
New York stocks fell as attempts to rally the general list failed. Trading stayed heavy with pronounced selling of railroad, steel, and public utility shares as call money held at 8 percent. The market closed weak after about 4.6 million shares changed hands.
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Associated Press
New York
About 100 Perish in Kuru Steamship Disaster
Hel sin gfors reports latest loss of life from the Kuru disaster has risen to about 100 with 32 bodies recovered and roughly twenty rescued. The steamer went down outside the harbor of Tammerfors, carrying many school children. Notable passengers include Mr and Mrs P Klompus and daughter Miss Freda Klompus, Mr and Mrs Myer Hamburger of this city, and Dr and Mrs Harry Levin of Baltimore.
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Associated Press
Helsingfors
Finland
Kuru
Tamerfors
Lightning strikes Pagebrook barn kill mares at Clarke breeding farm
A bolt of lightning and fire destroyed a 132 by 20 foot barn at Pagebrook near Boyce Clarke county killing a mare and foal in one stall and a colt in another. Thirty five tons hay and 15 tons baled straw plus oats and equipment were lost. Eleven horses were saved including twelve mares and twelve foals. The loss is about 12000 with 60 percent insured on buildings and contents. The mare and foal owners were Captain Walker and Samuel Rogs. The fire began at 3 45 p m during a storm.
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Pagebrook
Philip E. M. Walker
Boyce
Clarke County
Captain Walker
Samuel Rogs
Washington, D. C
Walker
Quick Decision On Vare Case Asked
Senator Norris urged an immediate decision on the three year old contest over William S. Vare’s right to a Senate seat. Norris offered resolutions as the Senate prepared to take up the tariff bill, seeking to resolve the Vare seat question.
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Associated Press
Washington
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Three Dead in Dutch Dock Fire on Tanker Vim eira
Three men died and eight to ten men were missing after a fire swept a docked British tanker Vim eira during cleaning. Oil on the water ignited, trapping the vessel in flames and creating a sheltering ring of fire around the ship.
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Associated Press
Rotterdam
Holland
Vimeira
Vandals damage nearly 100 graves at Salem cemetery
Salem Massachusetts reports vandals desecrated almost one hundred graves at St Marys Catholic cemetery on Saturday night. Monuments overturned granite crosses broken statues mutilated and plots disfigured causing thousands of dollars in damage. Graves of priests nuns and notable locals were among those harmed as crowds gathered and police hunted footprints as clues.
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Salem
Mass
St. Mary's Catholic
John F. Hurley
Penns and Wise Visit Cumberland Friends Yesterday
Mr and Mrs Clarence Penn with Miss Marjolrie Penn Miss Edna Wise and Messrs Raymond and Roy Penn were in Cumberland Maryland yesterday visiting friends.
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Clarence Penn
Marjolrie Penn
Edna Wisecarver
Raymond and
Roy Penn
Cumberland, Md
Mrs. Mattie Elwell Dies Suddenly in Winchester
Mrs. Mattie Elwell widow of William H. Elwell died after a brief illness yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Owen's home in Winchester. She was 81 and a former Frederick County native. Survived by two children C T Owen and Joseph G Elwell, two brothers James White and Joseph White. Funeral at 11 tomorrow from Mrs. Owen's home with Rev. Carver officiating. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Mattie Elwell
0. T. Owen
Miss White
Frederick County
William H. Elwell
Berryville
Elwell
Winchester
W. A. Sale
C. W. Knight
L. D. Grubbs
Allen T. Hawthorne
Tennessee Man Chosen To Head G. O. P. Committee
Tennessee's H Huston was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee succeeding Dr. Hubert Work of Colorado. Huston said he would resign active business ties to devote himself to party work and building a broad organization to reflect public opinion supporting the party and the administration. President Hoover sent a message praising Dr. Work's public service as the transition took place.
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H. Huston
Tennessee
Republican National
Hubert Work
Colorado
Wilaw
Huston
Work
Hoover
National Committee
European Leaders Seek Solidarity in United Europe Plan
Geneva reports that Premier Briand chaired a lunch meeting of European leaders who favor ties of solidarity and a possible United States of Europe. Germany signs only an economic federation, citing need for American capital and reparations funding. Briand plans open discussion with top delegates on federation scope.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Briand
France
United States of Europe
Germany
U. S
Tressemannn
League of Nations
United States of America
Passengers Saved As Vessel Grounds Near Vigo
The Nelson Line ship Highland bound from London to Buenos Aires grounded near Vigo Spain Sept 9. The ship’s boats carried 44 passengers safely ashore with no injuries reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Vigo
Spain
AIP Passengrs
Hhe
Nelson
Highland
London
Buenos Aires
Democrats Press Pollard Ahead In Virginia Gubernatorial Race
A Baltimore Sun dispatch from Richmond reports a dramatic shift in Virginia politics as Democrats unite behind John Garland Pollard. Republicans, still split over the coalition ticket, face a mobilization gap with Dr. Brown’s campaign lacking broad enthusiasm.
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Baltimore Sun
Richmond
Sept
Hoover
Mai Pollard
John Garland Pollard
Elvy Sadnor
William Moseley Brown
Coalition
Professor Ee
Brown
Dr. Brown
Fredericksburg
Rockingham County
Juror Declares Insanity For Mistrial In Gastonia Case
Trial of 16 Gastonia textile mill strikers and leaders over the death of Gastonia police chief C F Aderholt halted as juror J G Campbell became insane. He was restrained by officials and placed in county jail, prompting dismissal of jury selection after nine days.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Gastonia
C. F. Aderholt
J. G. Campbell
Barnhill
Campbell
Home shown with Moliky and Cather rugs and draperies
Mr and Mrs Harold C March of this city spent yesterday with Mraye Dee Willam Cook at Bridgedale Virginia.
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Moliky & Cather
Aye Dee Willam Cook
Bridgedale
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Handley School
Hugh Sproul
W.C.T.U
Presbyterians
Newcome, Paper Mill
Bolt
Blaze
Clarke
Employe
Pollard
City Water Committee
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