Keyser Doctor and Nurse Face Murder Charges
In Keyser West Virginia Dr Otto Fisher and nurse Luella Whetzel are charged with murder after the body of Lonnie Muriel Becke was found in Fisher's office. A coroner's jury verdict held Fisher and Whetzel equally responsible and a preliminary hearing is set pending family attendance.
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Keyser
W. Va
Otto Fisher
Attedant
Luella Whetzel
Lonnie Muriel Becke
Pennlaird
Fisher
Wood Stock
Harrisonburg
Miss Whetzel
Dr. Fisher
Woodstock
Rockingham County
Mineral County
Ernest A. Lee
Orville Liskey
Harry
Lee
Thomas Bess
William Flick
T. C. Giffen
J. H. Wolverton
Miss Beckone
American Medical Society
Shores
Keyser Jony
Fourteen Die As Trains Hit Autos At Crossings
Multiple crashes at grade crossings claim lives in Gary and Rice. In Gary seven killed and one injured when a Grand Trunk freight struck an automobile en route to Flint. In Rice John Morgan family of seven perished as a Northern Pacific train struck their car. In Detroit, a switch mishap left scores shaken and a fireman injured aboard the Red Arrow.
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Associated Press
Gary
Ind
Grand Trunk
Pollack
Rice
Minn
John Morgan
Northern Pacific
Here
Detroit
Mich
John Romaker
Toledo
Red Arrow
Pennsylvania
New York
Lincoln Park
Pros pects of out of court settlement in Big Will case
In Salisbury Maryland prospects grew that the disputed will of Dr Edward E Tull leaving nearly one million dollars to Edna Jane and Ruth Davy would be settled out of court The contest brought by his sister Louise Tull Baker and half brother John W Baker claimed the surgeon died intestate and would have left them as sole legatees Proceedings were set for hearing in Circuit Court but moves in Somerset County may allow testimony in Princess Anne to decide settlement terms
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Associated Press
Salisbury
Edward E. Tull
Salisbury Times
Somerset County
Princess Anne
Tull
New York
Edna Jane Davy
Ruth
Louise Tull Baker
Baltimore
John W
New Schedule For Bus Line Begins Sept 15
The Virginia corporation commission allows Towns Bus Line Inc to drop one Winchester Staunton round trip. Four remaining daily round trips change September 15 with new times leaving Winchester at 7 15 am 11 am 2 30 pm and 6 pm arriving Staunton at 11 05 am 2 45 pm 5 30 pm and 9 45 pm. The 6 pm run goes to Staunton only, with other trips continuing to Roanoke.
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Virginia Corporation Commission
Towns Bus Line, Inc
Winchester
Staunton
Rally Reverses Market Slump In Midday Rally
The stock market reversed a morning selloff with a brisk midday rally. Early losses of 1 to 7 points in the general list and 3 to 14 in amusement issues were wiped out as poor specialties gained 1 to 5 points. Call money renewals eased to 7 percent and trading ended irregular.
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Associated Press
New York
Local Kiwanis Delegates At Richmond Meet
Local Kiwanis club names delegates and alternates for the Capital District convention in Richmond October 18 19 and 20. President Jake Richard and Vice-President Tom Cather will serve with Jesse Oakes and Bell as alternates. Judge Philip Williams and Will Hardy also to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Richard
Kiwanis International
Richmond
Tom Cather
Jesse Oakes
Bell
Philip Williams
Will Hardy
Winchester
Richard
Virginia
Williams
Realtors' Society committee meets ahead of Roanoke convention
The Virginia Real Estate Association general convention committee meets Wednesday at the Richmond Real Estate Exchange. W Ludwell Baldwin of Norfolk calls the session to approve the convention program for Roanoke on October 17 18 and 19. Henry G Zander of the National Association will speak, with open forums and a five minute town cup contest featured. Realtor Joseph B Newlin of Winchester represents the Shenandoah Valley Board. Suggestions should be sent to Newlin.
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W. Ludwell Baldwin
Norfolk
Virginia Real Estate Association
Richmond
Roanoke
Henry G. Zander
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Paul T. Collins
Bomb damages rear of Rogers Park apartment house
A black powder bomb exploded early today in Rogers Park damaging the rear of a 34 apartment building and waking tenants. No injuries reported. Tenants blamed rent troubles and threats by owners over arrears, with some payments deferred due to a receiver possibly taking control.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Rogers Park
Virginia Adopts New School Code for 1928
The 1928 Virginia General Assembly enacted a comprehensive school code putting the new provisions into operation. It outlines a 140 day minimum term, a seven member State Board of Education, modern accounting, textbook price controls, and state loans alignment. County and city boards gain power to set compulsory attendance ages, budget publication, and school district restructuring with county as the unit for most purposes. Health, library funding, flag provisions, and pre school focus receive emphasis.
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Virginia
General Assembly of
State Board of Education
General Assembly
United States
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Literary Fund
John R. Saunders
Circuit Court
Henrico
Sussex
Boards of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
He ‘Aw
Bodias
Wanted truck salesman at American Oil Company
Classified notice seeking a truck salesman for American Oil Company located on N Kent Street. Apply between 6 pm and 9 pm at the office to discuss employment opportunities.
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American’ Oil Company
N. Kent
Lumber Man 60 Found Dead in Gas Filled Room
Walter W. King 60 president of the King Lumber Company was found dead in his Charlottesville home bathroom with the gas jet on and chloroform uncorked nearby. His death follows a farm tragedy in Fluvanna County two months earlier involving cousins. King, known in Winchester for major local projects, leaves a widow, three children, and extensive family.
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Charlottesville
Walter W. King
King ‘Lumber Company
King
Fluvanna County
Ashley McLane
Mr. King
Winchester
The
King Lumber Company
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
J. C. Newman
Will of John L Hauptman Probate Declares Widow Life Estate
The will, probated in the Circuit Court, leaves John L Hauptman's estate to his wife Edith Hauptman for life with power to sell parts of it. Upon her death, the estate passes to two children Ezra E Hauptman and Dora Hauptman in equal shares. If Ezra predeceased, Dora would inherit his share. Executed October 7 1912, witnesses M M Lynch Luther Pannett and Wm G Conway. Edith Hauptman named executrix with nominal $500 bond.
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John L. Hauptman
Clearbrook
Edith Hauptman
Ezra E. Hauptman
Dora Hauptman
Bora E. Hauptman
M. M. Lynch
Luther Pannett
Wm. G. Conway
Hauptman
Police Telephone Boxes To Stay For Now In City
City council had voted to remove police telephone call boxes but an informal meeting resulted in a compromise. The boxes will remain in use at least until other arrangements are made. Reinstating after removal would cost about 400 dollars, while annual operation runs about 400 dollars.
Garland Williams Qualifies to Practice Before Virginia Supreme Court
A. Garland Williams formerly a Winchester attorney now based in Berryville Clarke County qualified yesterday in Staunton Virginia to practice before the Supreme Court of the state. He is a son of J Hunter Williams of Winchester and after UVA graduation returned to his native town to practice with attorney Joseph Moore in Berryville.
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A. Garland Williams
Wincheater
Berryville
Clarke County
Staunton
Supreme Court of the State
Williams
J. Hunter Williams
Winchester
University of Virginia
Joseph Moore
Used Trucks For Sale At Geo Washington Garage
Two Ford ton trucks and one Packard two ton truck are offered with pneumatic tires. Prices are set for a quick sale by Geo Washington Garage. Located in the local area, contact for details and terms.
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GEO. Washington
Leader Store Closed Saturday for Jewish Holiday
Owing to the Jewish holiday the Leader Store will be closed this Saturday. Store hours resume next day.
Secretary Mellon Reports U S Economy Sound With Minor Slumps
Secretary Mellon told President Coolidge that overall business is sound, with some industry spots. He cites coal economy and mine excess as causes of a slump likely near bottom, textiles hurt by artificial fabrics, while agriculture should do well in 1928 and no broad worry is foreseen.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mellon
Coolidge
Local Youth Returns Home From Baltimore Radium Treatment
Master Robert Fansler, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Fansler of this city, has been undergoing radium treatment in Howard A Kelly Hospital Baltimore for a throat ailment and may return home in a few days. His condition is reported improved due to the treatment.
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Robert Fansler
Arthur W. Fansler
Howard A. Kelly
Baltimore
Social Notes Show Local Trips and Visitors
Miss Annie M. Brown returns to Oe go suburbs after visiting her cousin Mrs. Howard C. Sampsell of Stephena City. Mrs. Joseph B. Newlin, guest at Seabrook New Hampshire, visits home in Kennebunkport Maine and then Seabrook. J. W. Robinson of Norfolk and Clark Smith plan to Martinsburg and Dixon Illinois. Mildred Richard hosts Ruth Robinson of Ithaca at the country club with five bridge tables. W. F. E. Cooper heads to New York for a weekend with Harry Gordon.
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Annie M. Brown
Oego
Howard C. Sampsell
Stephena City
Miss Brown
Mary Polk
R. I. W. Polk
Belle Grove Inn
Middletown
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Jack
Joseph B. Newlin
Kennebunkport
James B. Yates
Seabrook, N. H
W. H. Molson
Mildred Richard
Misa Ruth Robinson
Ithaca
N. Y
Death of Olin Kern in Baltimore Shocks Winchester
Relatives in Winchester learn that 20 year old Olin Kern, son of Mr and Mrs C L Kern, died in Baltimore around midnight. Cause undisclosed though illness plagued him weeks prior. Body to be brought to Winchester for burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery with funeral at the cemetery chapel on Saturday at 2 PM.
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Olin Kern
C. L. Kern
Baltimore
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Mr. Kern
Henry.f. Kern
William N. Poston
John W. Kern
George P. Kern
C. D. Baker
Elkins
W. Y
Non-stop air race crashes disrupt field in Midwest and West
Decatur Indiana reports Col William Thaw II of Pittsburgh and Capt John T Morrie also of Pittsburgh forced to land on a farm 16 miles south of Decatur after fuel line failure. Thaw suffers a dislocated hip and both pilots are badly hurt, found in wreckage and taken to a local hospital. Flight line broken oil line flare failed to guide landing so plane hit a fence and was demolished. Separately Mamer of Spokane forced to land near Spokane due to ice on his engine during the York to Los Angeles race. Other notes mention Commander Jack Levine’s Columbia reaching Tulsa in the New York to Los Angeles race.
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Associated Press
Decatur
Ind
Wileliam Thaw II
Pittsburgh
John T. Morrie
Dow
Decattf
Thaw
Baweere Na
Ris
Colonel Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Kan
Salina
Higee Salina
Saline
Mamer
Spokane
Wash
York
Los Angeles
Waa
Sesqui
Sage
Prison Ward Guard Shot Amid Hospital Escape In New York
A guard on duty at Fordham Hospital was shot early today by three men who escaped in a car. They entered the ward using a hand painted with iodine and oil for treatment. Patrolman Jeremiah was killed in a reception room as an orderly sought a nurse. Police suspect a former prisoner seeking revenge.
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Associated Press
New York
Fordham Hospital
Jeremiah
Severe Hurricane Strikes Porto Rico and Aims for Haiti
A hurricane struck Porto Rico early, with authorities reporting widespread disruption. Widespread communication outages followed as land wires failed. no loss of life reported yet. The storm was projected to reach Haiti before nightfall, with winds near 90 miles per hour and a barometer reading around 29.50.
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Associated Press
New York
Porto Rico
Haiti
Tel and
Juan
San Juan
Spielman & Co Grain Quotations Today
Spielman and Co stock brokers published grain quotations for today. Wheat futures for September 1.08, December 1.12, May 1.20. Corn September 1.99, December 0.76. Oats September 0.41, December 0.41. Rye September 0.91, December 0.91. Baltimore spot wheat No 2 red quoted at 1.31.
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W. R. Spielman & Co
Baltimore
They Come Back Clean? Winchester Steam Laundry Ad
Ad fragment notes Winchester Steam Laundry offering service with emphasis on returning items clean. Appears as a small classified or promotional snippet from a local newspaper page.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
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Lonnie Beckone
George Washington Hotel
Hugh
Duffey
W. Nelson Page
Floyd Haines
Joe Hodgson
Seattle
Fl Realtors’ Society
Stewart
James Watt
Code OF
Lethe Morris
Fiuvanna
James F. King
Wildwood
Garland Williams
Supreme Court
U.S
Sec'y Mellon
J. W. Robinson
Norfolk, Va
George Washington Otel
Clark Smith
Martinsburg
Dixon, Ill
Jijoyah Walter
W. FE. Cooper
Harry Gordon
Col
William M
John T. Morris
Nick Mamer
Tee
Iseman
Acer
Tulsa
Okla
Jack Ree
Flie A. Levine
Columbia
New York Angeles
Spielman & Co’s. Grain
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