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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1935

Page

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Mussolini May Ignore League War Preperations In Europe

Imperial Haile Selassie lauded Britain's League stance as smaller nations unite against Italian conquest of Ethiopia. Spain boosts Balearics protection and Minorca radio plan while Britain, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden back non aggression principle. Italy moves 5900 troops toward East Africa as diplomacy stalls.

Associated Press Haile Selassie Ethiopia Great Britain League of Nations Europe Netherlands Belgium Sweden Norway Denmark Spain Madrid Balearics Mediterranean Minorca Assembly of the League Samuel Hoare Italy Malta Suez Canal Naples East Africa Rome Geneva

Tronton Ohio Visitor Sees Mills and Aethiopia Link

An initial report from Tronton highlights tin plate mills along the Ohio river and mentions Everett Andrews Colson, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie’s financial adviser. It notes ongoing road accidents despite enforcement and urges constant driving vigilance and early car inspections.

Tronton Ohio Ohio River Ironton Everett Andrews Colson Haile Selassie Ethiopia Italy

Hitler Calls Reichstag to Special Session in Nurnberg

Berlin reports Reichsfuehrer Hitler summons the Reichstag to meet Sunday in Nurnberg to hear a government declaration. Foreign policy and economic matters will be discussed with possible mention of League of Nations Ethiopia talks.

Berlin Nurnberg Germany Hitler Addis Ababa Haile Selassie Great Britain League of Nations Europe

Hagerstown Plans Ambitious Fair Week in September

Hagerstown to host a five day fair starting September 24 with record displays expected as 1935 exhibitors book dozens of concessions. Department superintendents report large displays across livestock poultry dog and horse shows plus new acts and a grandstand program featuring harness racing and a girl revue with fireworks.

Hagerstown Association Ilans Score

Ritche's Return Highlights Democratic Principles Conference

Former Governor Albert C. Ritchie returns to Baltimore from England. He reiterates hope that the Democratic party will return to fundamental Democratic principles. He spent his time aboard in the British Isles and will be feted at a dinner tonight.

Baltimore Albert C. Ritchie England British Isles

Another Mexican Deputy Is Killed

A second national deputy has died of wounds from a shooting in the Chamber of Deputies last night. Deputy Luis Mendez died, with two other deputies wounded.

Mexico City Chamber of Deputies Luis Mendez

Jones to Play in Cascades Open at Hot Springs

Bobby Jones will return to tournament golf in the $2,500 Cascades open at Hot Springs Virginia. The tournament committee announced the date as September 1921.

Hot Springs Bobby Jones

Metal Weatherstrips Boost Fuel Savings and Comfort

Weatherstrip installation by trained mechanics reduces drafts and rattling windows. E. W. Armstrong Co. advertises service at 39 E. Piccadilly St with multiple phone lines for scheduling and inquiries.

E. W. Armstrong CO E. Piccadilly St

Superstitious Dance Friday at Jordan Springs

The Men's Athletic Club hosts a Friday event in Jordan Springs on the 13th. Club records show a 9 12 1p 21 lineup and schedule for the gathering.

Jordan Springs

Council acts to secure option for Bosca wen street widening

In a brief session the Common Council approved a 5500 appropriation to obtain options for widening East Boscawen street from Cameron to Kent. The move aims to remove the Consumers Utility gas plant from its Kent and Boscawen street site to a B&O track area, easing fumes concerns. Directors of the parent company meet in New York today to discuss the plan.

Common Council Bosawen Street Cameron Kent Consumers Utility Company Kent and Boscawen Streets Baltimore and Ohio New York Carrie Gratchen Soin Tentire Graichen City East Boscawen Graichen

No Ruling In Hauptmann Case At Court Session

Chancellor Luther A. Campbell announced that the Court of Errors and Appeals would not rule on Bruno Richard Hauptmann's appeal today. The Lindbergh baby kidnap murder conviction remains under review as the court opens its fall term in Trenton New Jersey.

Trenton N.J Luther A. Campbell Court of Errors and Appeals Bruno Richard Hauptmann Hauptmann

Noted Lawyers Hired To Fight New Deal Cases

The Edison Electric Institute trustees announce hires to contest the Public Utilities Act of 1935. John W. Davis will aid constitutional challenge, Newton D. Baker will oppose gifts and loans to aid municipalities against private firms, and Forney Johnston with James M. Beck will argue before the Supreme Court on the Tennsivle Valley Authority case.

New York Edison Electric Institute John W. Davis Institute Newton D. Baker Forney Johnston James M. Beck Supreme Court

Colored Youth Dies In Hospital In Virginia Town

Merlin R. Cook, 16, son of Charles and Hallie Shelton Cook of Boyce Clarke county, died after an operation at Memorial Hospital. Survived by parents two brothers and three sisters. Funeral Saturday at 3 from Colored Baptist Church Boyce with Rev Ford officiating and interment at Millwood.

Merlin R. Cook Charles and Hallie Shelton Cook Boyce Clarke County Memorial Hospital Charely Boyce Ford Millwood

Missing Horse Found Pulling Plow Near Cairo

Yesterday Tom Darr, once a prisoner, is held for investigation in the disappearance of J. W. Conner of Vaucluse. Today he is still a prisoner but charged with theft of the brown horse. Trial Justice A J Tavern er signed a warrant accusing Darr of unlawfully stealing the horse on September 8 in Frederick County.

Tom Darr J. W Conner Vaucluse A. J. Tavenner Carr GEOPR Ie Commonwealth ShecCarin Frederick County Odarr Cairo Bentonville Warren

Auto Victims On Mend After Middletown Crash

James Buckie Hart critically injured in a head on collision with a truck and trailer north of Middletown and Charles McFarland a 9 year old struck on Route 50 six miles west of the city. Both victims are reported to be progressing at Memorial Hospital.

James Buckie) Hart Charles McFarland Memorial Hospital Hart Middletown

Joint Meeting Bid Accepted

Grand Army of the Republic votes to accept Pennsylvania's invitation for a joint 1938 meeting of Union and Confederate veterans on the Gettysburg battlefield after a bitter floor fight.

Grand Rapids Mich Grand Army of the Republic Pennsylvania Gettysburg

Suit for $500000 filed against J P Morgan and associates

William T Snow of Cookline Massachusetts as executor of Frederic E Snow's estate filed in U S Court a suit alleging gross negligence in a December 1930 investment transaction against J P Morgan and 19 associates seeking five hundred thousand dollars in damages.

Boston J. P. Morgan United States William T. Snow Cookline Mass Frederic E. Snow

Pickers Tickets and Wanted Ads in The Evening Star

Wording requests for Bartlett pears and scrap metal buy offers listed with contact details. An event advert invites readers to bring musical instruments for a free contest at Glendale Inn Ridgeway West Virginia on September 12.

Glendale Inn Ridgeway

Laura Ingals Aims To Break Earhart Transcontinental Record

Laura Ingals begins a non stop flight from Los Angeles to New York to beat Amelia Earhart’s west east record. She hopes for 14 to 15 hours with a target around 13 hours at 8 000 to 10 000 feet aided by a tail wind.

Los Angeles Laura Ingals New York Amelia Earhart Miss Earhart Miss Ingalls

Elks Cancel Picnic and Plan Halloween Initiation

Winchester Lodge of Elks cancels this year’s picnic due to persistent rain and cool mountain weather. The lodge will instead hold an initiation ceremony at the hall on Wednesday evening October 30 followed by a social hour and a Halloween style party.

Winchester Lodge of Elks Ralph Pifer Capon River Hampshire County W. Va West Virginia

Higher Tariff On All Imports From Germany

Washington Sept 12 Germany will lose all tariff reductions October 15 as a result of persistent discrimination against American imports officials said Germany Portugal Denmark and Italy have been warned since July that favorable tariff treatment could be canceled on 30 days notice Italy is negotiating a reciprocal trade pact to remove many discrimination practices against American goods

Washington Germany United States Portugal Denmark Italy

Drinking party ends with police finding host and companion incoherent

Police locate a drinking party host and companion who are unable to provide coherent statements. Officers report both parties in no condition to communicate clearly as they are assisted at the scene.

Death of Evelyn Hoey Sparks Murder Case in Westchester

Westchester on Sept 12 reports Henry H. Rogers Jr held on suspicion of murder after torch singer Evelyn Hoey was found shot at his Downingtown farm. Police describe heavy drinking, quarrel, and a party preceding the fatal shot. Rogers to Chester County Prison.

Westchester Francis Grubb Henry H. Rogers, Jr Evelyn Hoey William Parke Rogers Downingtown Broadway Paris Betty Compton James Chester County Prison Chester Gusson Frank Catano Guthrieville Indian Run Catano Thomas Richmond Glisson Harvey Cox Joseph Clark Rogers Place William J. Kelly Union City N. J Grubb Torch

Riot Guns Blaze in Minneapolis Strike Violence Leaves Two Dead

In Minneapolis a night of riot over an iron works strike left two dead and 30 injured as tear gas and gunfire swept the Flour City Ornamental Iron Works area. About 4,000 demonstrators, including women and children, fled as police used armored cars and tear gas to restore order.

Minneapolis Flour City Ornamental Iron Works Nee Eugene Casper Melvin Bjorklund

Funeral for Huey Long Overshadows Political Inquiry

In Baton Rouge the funeral for Huey Long is held as allies seek to determine if his assassination was the result of a plot. Authorities in the United States report possible leads while political figures debate implications.

Funeral crowds jam Baton Rouge for Huey Long burial

Thousands gather in Baton Rouge as Huey Long's funeral proceeds at the Capitol rotunda and graveside. Officials and supporters debate whether the slain leader was the victim of a conspiracy. Long's secretary Earl Christenberry and Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith urge a congressional inquiry into the assassination and its motives.

Baton Rouge Huey Long Gerald L. K. Smith Long Earl Christenberry Carl Ae Weiss

Strayed Red Bull From Pasture Near Pumping Station

A 1000 pound red bull strayed from a pasture near a pumping station. Eagle's Meat Market offers a reward for information leading to its return. Date 9 12 26.

Eagle's Meat Market

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