Britain consolidates naval forces amid Mediterranean tension
Britain concentrates Mediterranean and home fleets for any emergency as Italian military action looms. A vast ship gathering near the Suez Canal and reorganization around Malta accompany Portland fleet mobilization, signaling readiness and prestige preservation. An Italian spokesman refuses to promise no action in Ethiopia.
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London
Great Britain
Sicily
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Geneva
Portsmouth
Suez Canal
Isle of
Malta
Portland
Mediterranean
Italy
Dispute Over Four Dollar Debt Sparks Shooting in Maryland
Philip Duckworth, about 50, of Swanton, was jailed after a shooting at the Arnold home in Garrett County. Henry Arnold, who opened a Wanton store, was shot in the back and Mrs Arnold struck in the hip during the din ner table quarrel over four dollars. Both victims were treated at Potomac Valley Hospital and released. Duckworth faces assault with intent to murder charges as grand jury convenes.
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Oakland
Philip Duckworth
Swanton
Garrett County
Henry Arnold
Wanton
Potomac Valley
Keyser
W. Va
Duckworth
Arnold
British Press Features Attack On Huey Long
London reports that Huey Long’s shooting dominates British papers over the Italo Ethiopian crisis. Baton Rouge dispatches appear with photos of Senator Long and the Louisiana Capitol under captions such as Huey Long Shot Dictator Likely Recover Gun Battle in State House of Louisiana.
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London
Huey Long
Great Britain
Baton Rouge
Senator Long
Louisiana
State House of Louisiana
Ladies' Aid Meeting Set at Macedonia Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of Macedonia Methodist Church will meet at 2 PM Wednesday at the church after a postponement. Officers for the ensuing year are to be elected at this gathering.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of Macedonia Methodist Church
Square Dance at Nelson Filling Station
A square dance event is listed at Nelson Filling Station in Hayfield for the night of September 11. The notice appears on page 11 with sparse details.
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Nelson
Hayfield
Lost Scottie and Beaded Pocketbook Reported
A lost black Scottish terrier with a red collar answers to Tar Baby. Reward offered at Star Office. Also missing brown and white beaded pocketbook with reward. Star Office listed.
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Star Office
Pickers Tickets Offer Quick Service at Low Prices
The Evening Star promotes pickers tickets with fast service and affordable rates, urging readers to place orders promptly to avoid delays.
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Lptf
the Evening Star
South End Hose Co Business Meeting Notice
South End Hose Co. holds a Monday night meeting on September 9 with full attendance requested. Secretary notes details. Maurice Dean of Richmond visited Rosemont Berryville with H F Byrd Jr for several days.
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Maurice Dean
Richmond
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Traffic Drive Opens As 3000 Pupils Return To School
Court actions mark the traffic safety push led by Mayor C. R. Anderson with 13 defendants convicted in the first batch. Officers warned no excuses as speeders and stop-sign violators faced fines. a 16 year old received 15.25 dollars including costs for speeding in the business district.
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C. R. Anderson
Handley
Donald Weems
Udze
Seevers
Ershel Rigzleman
O O McIntyre’s Gallipolis Boyhood Home Restored as Gift
In Gallipolis Ohio O O McIntyre once dreamed of owning a grand red brick house with a large yard and a giant oak. The newspaper vows to renovate the home as a gift to an adopted daughter while the celebrity remains distant in his work.
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O. O. McIntyre
Gallipolis
Ohio
Ohio River
Martins Ferry
Wheeling
Canada
McIntyre
Tragedy Strikes Family Of Rev. Owen In Indiana Crash
The mother Nora Bell Owen 46 brother-in-law Russell S Glass 34 and his son Russell S Glass Jr 5 died when their car stalled on a grade crossing near Montgomery Indiana and was struck by a train. Rev George Earle Owen pastor of the Church of Christ left for Indiana after being notified.
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George Earle Owen
Indiana
Church of Christ
Montgomery
Washington
Nora Bell Owen
George E. Owen
Russell S. Glass
Russell S. Glass, Jr
Winchester
Mr. Owen
Tazewell
G. A. R. Considers 1938 Gettysburg Reunion
Grand Army of the Republic begins its national encampment in Grand Rapids as Alfred E. Stacey weighs a joint 1938 gathering at Gettysburg with the United Confederate Veterans. Some veterans favor the plan if the flag controversy is settled and Confederates would march under one flag.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Army of the Republic
Gettysburg
United Confederate Veterans
Alfred E. Stacey
Pennsylvania
Earl
For Sale or Rent Dwelling No 422 W Clifford Street
Fifteen room dwelling at 422 West Clifford Street with three baths, newly papered and painted, modern heating plant with hot water attachment. Hansbrough & Carter advertise this listed property.
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W. Clifford Street
Hansbrough & Carter
Man Killed By N. & W. Train Near Hagerstown
An unidentified white man about 30 was killed near Mondell, Maryland when struck by a Norfolk and Western passenger train. The body was severed and officers circulated a description to identify him. Police think a sudden illness or distress caused him to fall onto the track. he may be a Hagerstown resident.
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Hagerstown
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Mondell
World News At A Glance
Reports from Baton Rouge note Senator Long in worse condition after being shot as he left the state building. In Geneva Eduard Benes is elected president of the League of Nations Assembly. J Warren Topping dies in Richmond. In Addis Ababa Haile Selassie plans defense against potential Italian invasion. Baltimore eyes apple export boosts.
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Geneva
Associated
Haile Selassie
Baton Rouge
Senator Long
Eduard ~ Benes
Czechoslovakia
League of Nations Assembly
Richmond
J. Warren Topping
Virginia
State Capitol
Beverly elected Virginia Auxiliary president for third time
Miss Frances Beverley of Harrisonburg was named president of the Virginia department Auxiliary of the American Legion without opposition at the state convention in Virginia Beach. Her prior service includes roles as department treasurer secretary historian and first and second vice presidents, continuing a Winchester line of former presidents.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Virginia
Frances Beverley
Virginia Beach
Beverley
Winchester
W. A. Baker
B. M. Roszel
Roszel
Baker
Byrd Urges Sharp Cut in U S Government Spending
Senator Harry F Byrd urged drastic reduction of federal spending in response to improving business conditions. He criticized debt buildup and government grants to states and cities, arguing taxes will burden every citizen. He urged preservation of emergency funds to boost business activity.
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Roosevelt
Harry F. Byrd
Roy W. Howard
Byrd
Senate
Fruit Growers Seek Custom Packing for Apples
Winchester Cold Storage and Virginia Apple Storage invite growers to bring apples for packing. Rates on custom packing available and arrangements to sell fruit can be made. Contact E. W. Barr at the provided phone number.
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Winchester
Virginia
E. W. Barr
Kerns Bowling-Billiards Opens Four New Alleys
Henry Kerns announces completion of four newly equipped alleys and tables with Brunswick gear. The facility will open for use tomorrow at 6 p m. Patrons are invited to visit and enjoy the updated bowling and billiards setup.
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Brunswick
Henry, Kerns
Real values room and scatter size rugs Moling and Cather
Fragmentary text notes rug purchase details with phrases Real values room and scatter size rugs Moling and Cather. No clear event or individuals beyond shop names.
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Moling’& Cather's
Roosevelt regrets attempt on Senator Long
President Roosevelt deplored the spirit of violence and expressed regret over the shooting of Louisiana Senator Long. He said public disputes should proceed calmly and dispassionately as the nation faces difficult issues.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Senator Long
Louisiana
Rest Cure For Industry Urged By G O P Leaders
The Republican national committee argues industry needs a full rest cure not merely a breathing spell. It cites letters between Roosevelt and Roy Howard as fueling fear and notes Senator Dickinson warns of disaster from the administration's policies. Col Frank Knox says restoration of confidence requires more than words.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Roy Howard
St. Charles
Dickinson
Iowa
Frank Knox
Chicago Daily News
Boston
Howard
Students Return With 1924 Enrollees Citywide
School openings bring 1924 pupils into Handley High 823 and Handley Elementary 208, Virginia Avenue 261, John Kerr 415, Douglas colored 217, total 1031 at Handley building. Classes start on schedule with new faculty hires and football team preparations underway.
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Handley High School
Handley Elementary
Handley
Virginia Avenue
John Kerr
Douglas
Ochs
Crazed Filipino kills three in Delano restaurant
A crazed Filipino shot and killed three Mexicans in a West Delano restaurant after a trivial argument. He was then killed by a city traffic policeman at the scene.
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Delano
Calif
West Delano
Weisse Doctor Shot as Huey Long Wounded in Baton Rouge
Reports from Baton Rouge indicate Senator Huey P. Long survived an abdominal bullet wound after an assassination attempt on September 9. Dr C A Weiss Jr was later killed by the senator’s bodyguard. A coroner's inquest cited 30 bullet holes in Weiss's body.
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Baton Rouge
Youar
Huey P. Long
Weiss
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
F. L. Gassler
Roselawn
C. A. Weiss
Dr. Weiss
Long
C. A. Weiss, Jr
New Orleans
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