Hog cholera spreads in four WLVA-VA counties report says
Hog cholera continues to spread across Jefferson Berkeley Frederick and Clarke counties with daily new cases and numerous herd losses. Jefferson county is under quarantine and officials urge complete swine inoculation to prevent a recurring epidemic.
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Wlva-Va
Jefferson, Berkeley, Frederick and
Clarke
Wvm
Berkeley
West Virginia
E. W.miller
City Meat and Milk Inspector
Winchester
Jefferson County
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Berkeley County
Miller
A. A. Johnson
Nartawer
Amore
Johnson
Police Chief Bars Meeting of Lewis Foes in Pittsburgh
Police Superintendent Peter Walsh announced the city will not permit the national Save the Union convention against John L. Lewis to gather in Pittsburgh. A clash broke out as protesters prepared to meet, injuring six and arresting 110.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Save the Union
John. L. Lewis
International Mine Workers of America
Peter Walsh
Save
One Year Residency Now Suffices for Virginia Voting
The Virginia Constitution requires one year statewide residence, six months in a county, and thirty days in a precinct to vote. New residents who moved in before November 6 1927 may register and vote without poll tax payment until December 6, and may vote in the November presidential election. The change reduces the prior two year requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
United States
General Assembly
Court rules cannot seize a poor man's hog under law
In a county magistrate case, Charles Robinson wins against Joseph Richards who took Robinsons hog to repay a debt. Justice Taverner orders the hog returned to Robinson and cites the poor law protecting a married man's exempt property including three hogs and essential foodstuffs from seizure for debts.
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Charles Robinson
Joseph Richards
Robinson
Richards
Richards Place
Mr. Richards
Bacon
Taverner
Guthridge Fined On Two Charges In Court
Former local police officer L. M. Guthridge was fined 54 dollars in police court for two charges publicly intoxicated and resisting an officer. Policeman Boyd attempted to arrest Guthridge yesterday afternoon. Guthridge allegedly refused and had to be handcuffed and jailed before paying the fines.
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L. M. Guthridge
Boyd
Guthridge
Senator Robinson Opens Virginia Campaign for Democratic Ticket
Senator Robinson arrived in Richmond for a two week southern campaign tour. He pledged that Democrats would carry the South in November as he spoke in Democratic strongholds and critiqued Hoover and Republican immigration and prohibition positions.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Robinson
Virginia
Old Dominion
Knoxville
Byrd
Jefferson Hotel
South
South Atlantic Seaboard
Tennessee
Carolinas
Florida
Herbert Hoover
Gov. Smith
Harding
Smith
Fall
Denby
Daugherty
Veterans Bureau
Democratic Party
Stevinson
Ifoover
Fowle Chosen Secretary of the Wintrastar Golf Club
Philip R. Fowle a prominent local lawyer was elected secretary to replace the late J. Marion Orndoff at the Wintrastar Golf Club. The board announced he has assumed duties and will manage club affairs. Fowle is active in golf and tennis promotion at the County Club.
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Philip R. Fowle
Neatane
Winrhastar Golf Club
Fowle
Seven Firemen Injured in Braddock Blaze
Seven firemen were injured during a Braddock fire that destroyed two business blocks and displaced six families. The blaze caused about $132,000 in damage. Fireman Thomas Murphy suffered a severely fractured skull after being knocked from a ladder and falling 20 feet.
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Associated Press
Braddick
Thomas Murphy
Harrison & Harrison Move Office to 22 Rouss Ave
Harrison and Harrison relocate to 22 Rouss Avenue above the Winchester Credit Corp offices. The former Warren Rice, Esq. rooms are noted as the new location. Also listed is Moling and Cather’s sale of blankets luggage and other dependable merchandise.
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Harrison & Harrison
Rouss Ave
Warren Rice
Winchester Credit Corp
Moling & Cather's
Dance Tonight at Opequon Lake Park
Jack Schill and his West Virginians perform at Opequon Lake Park for a season finale dance from 1 PM to 11 PM labeled as one of the best of the season before the crowd returns to school.
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Opequon Lake Park
Jack Schill
Canadian Airmen Lead Early New York to Los Angeles Derby
A summary of early flight results shows Tex Rankin from Portland leading the New York to Los Angeles air derby out of Yuma. Earl Rowland and W. N. Emery Jr. follow from Rockwell Field and Yuma, with several other pilots including Ballough and Detmer actively progressing toward Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Earl Rowland
Wichita
Kans
Rockwell Field
Yuma
Ariz
Tex Rankin
Portland
Ore
Crass A
Oklahoma City
Okla
R. W. Cantwell
Duncan
New York
Orlancas
Fort Worth
Texas
Los Angeles
Tucson-Yuma
Rankin
Rowland
W. N. Emery, Jr
Bradford
Eugene Detmer
Tarrytown
N. Y
Robert Duke
Pittsburgh
Lordsburg
N.M
Tucsom
Theodore Kenyon
Boston
Windsor
Ont
Walker Field
Chicago
Iowa City
Omaha
Frank Cooper Fined for Liquor Possession and Jail Time
Frank Cooper, an elderly county resident, was fined 69 dollars in police court for illegal possession of liquor and sentenced to thirty days in jail. The jail term was suspended for future good behavior. He pulled a pint of liquor from a county clerk’s office on Saturday and was arrested by Sheriff Pannett.
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Frank Cooper
Cooper
Pannett
Shenandoah Apple Products seeks canners in Strasburg
The Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation in Strasburg Virginia begins operations Monday September 10 and will accept applications for canners and cider apples. The notice invites female help and notes the plant opens that day.
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Shenandoah Apple Products CO
Strasburg, Va
Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation
Strasburg
Storeroom for Rent Near George Washington Hotel
For rent a storeroom half a block from George Washington Hotel on Market Street. Apply Winchester Seed Co. (9-6-e0d-1p-3t).
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George Washington Hotel
Market St
Apply Winchester Seed Co
Why Republicans Failed to Relieve Farmer Plight Says Keezell
Special to The Star Harrisonburg Va September 10. Assemblyman George B Keezell condemns Republican policy arguing that agriculture remains neglected while other sectors prosper. He recalls wartime price controls by Hoover and Coolidge vetoed farm bills aimed at parity, urging voter shift to Democratic leadership to aid farmers.
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The
Star
Harrisonburg
the News Record
George B. Keezell
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Coolidge
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Conference of Farmers
Garber
Harrison
Harding
Mr. Garber
Wanted Girl for General House Work
Help wanted notice seeking a girl for general house work at 8038 Stewart. Also an advertisement offering a Victrola with 86 records for sale at 150 dollars, quick buyer needed, contact at 448 North Braddock Street.
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North Braddock Street
Six Convicts Slain in Prison Break at Aton
In Aton Louisiana six convicts were killed and eight wounded as 13 prisoners attempted to break from the state penitentiary. Led by Cleveland Owen they seized guns from the ammunition room and fired on guards, one guard and several inmates killed, others captured or escaped after a launch to the Mississippi river.
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Associated Press
Aton Rough
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Cleveland Owen
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Owen
J.S. Brown
Arthur Kincher
Stanley Proctor
Ed. J. Beck
Jack Martin
Governor and Wife Register to Vote and Campaign Train
Mrs. Catharine A. Smith, wife of Governor Smith, registers for the election in New York City and will accompany him on a campaign tour. Governor Smith registered August 24 and both will be away during registration week. An eleven car special train will transport the Governor and family to the West with about 40 reporters and film personnel aboard, plus a Kenn private car and a press club car with a shower, barber, and lounging space.
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Associated Press
New York
Catherine A. Smith
West
John Adams Warner
Albany
N. Y
Guv. Smith
St. Nicholas
William F. Kenn
Relaya
Bible Students Hold One Day Convention Near Town
Adherents of the International Bible Students held a one day convention yesterday at Howard Luttrell’s home at Albin near town with about 75 attendees from Winchester Hagerstown Martinsburg Washington D C. The principal speaker was A J Williams of New York City.
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The
International Bible Students
Howard Luttrell
Albin
Town
Winchester
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington, D.C
A. J. Williams
New York City
Handley Schools Start Term With Record Enrolment
Handley Schools opened with the largest first enrollment in their history and welcomed new faculty members including Gar Quaries as principal. White and colored pupils begin returning, with cooperation from parents cited as key to a smooth start.
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Handley Schools
The
New York Times
York City
Handley School
Gar Quaries
Quarles
Cornwell
Mise Payne
Hare
Lian Jackson
Mary Boxley
John Kerr
Anna Ruth Allen
Harris
Jail Term For Defrauding Boarding House
In county magistrate court Justice Tavenner jailed Shanholtz for a term for beating Ray over a board bill of $28. The man worked for a local brick making concern. The judge warned offenders who enjoy local hospitality that mercy will not be shown.
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Justice Tavenner
Shanholtz
Ray
Patrons Cleared in Disorderly Conduct Case
R D Hall of Butler Pennsylvania J B by Baltimore and David Duncan of Warrenton Virginia were acquitted in police court on a disorderly conduct charge in a restaurant. The judge ruled the patrons exceeded their rights by ejecting customers rather than calling police.
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R. D. Hall
Butler
J. B.by
Baltimore
David Duncan
Warrenton
Justice Weems
Ers
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Suthern Sae
Hooker
Mr. Fowle
Braddock
Ballough
Neb
William Drury
London
Kennery White
Hamilton
Rock Springs
Wyo
Mr. Keezell
Stewart
Mrs. Warner
Bible Students
Seth
Berni
Ter
Ite
State Board of Education
Ine Ison
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