Judge Harrison Identified With Important Bills
Luray Virginia September 15 Judge Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester congressman from the district visited Luray this week and spoke on his wartime and postwar work. He highlighted military affairs and appropriations committees, tax reductions, farm relief, park legislation, and rail and immigration policy while urging voters to consider his record.
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Luray
Winchester
Page
Jam Hay
Harrison
Washington
Congress
Great Appropriations
House
England
France
Italy
Byrd
Col. H. J. Benchoff
Park Commission
Man With Pistol and Pepper Faces Multiple Charges
In Martinsburg West Virginia George Manual a Winchester barber faces several charges after a Sunday night clash with state troopers Huff and Ancell. A pistol liquor and pepper were found in his car along with a reported white woman companion who fled the scene. Manual remains jailed as a grand jury action is anticipated.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
George Manual
Winchester
Huff
Ancell
Manual
Justice Wolf
Hedgesville
Man Wounded With Buckshot Is Brought To Local Hospital
Bryan Nichols of Fauquier county Virginia was admitted to Memorial Hospital after surgery for buckshot injuries to the intestines. Doctors reported four gunshot holes and officials had no information on the shooter or motive. He was working in an orchard near Linden, Warren county, but listed from Fauquier and was expected to recover.
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Bryan Nichols
Fauquier County
Memorial Hospital
Nichols
Linden
Warren County
Fauquier
Snyder's Entries Win Prizes At Kennel Show
Benton Snyder of this city saw several of his dogs win prizes at the Upperville Virginia dog show held last Thursday. About fifty dogs competed with Ford Young of Washington serving as judge. Snyder's entry won the purple ribbon for best dog, blue for best dog in its class, and red for best female.
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Benton Snyder
Upperville
Ford Young
Washington
Snyder
Beverly Bayne’s Divorce Decree Made Absolute
Beverly Bayne film actress has been granted a final divorce from Francis X. Bushman. The pair separated in 1924, with an interlocutory decree issued over a year ago. Bayne received custody of their six year old son under an agreement barring him from appearing on stage or screen before age 15. Mrs. R L Carver of East Piccadilly Street has shown improvement after illness.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Beverly Bayne
Francis X. Bushman
Compressed Air Tanks Listed for Sale at Star Office
An itemized notice lists several compressed air tanks suitable for gas and other uses. The Star Office advertises availability and guiding details for purchase.
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gaTaz
Star Office
Detroiter Seeks Check Flasher Impersonating Company
J Nathanson a Winchester merchant seeks a fraudster posing as Denver Ew ing after cashing a 14.87 check on August 6 drawn on Detroit National Bank of Commerce. The Detroit Rubber Products Co denies any connection, naming Albert Zenner as an alias used in fraudulent checks across several states. The firm urges notification if the culprit is captured.
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J. Nathanson
Winchester
Denverng
National Bank of Commerce of
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Rubber Products Company, Inc
Jefferson Avenue
Denver
Ivan 0. Huyler
Mr. Nathanson
Detroit Rubber Products Company
H. W. Fauver
Fauver
Denver Ewng
Albert Zenner
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Ohio
National Bank of Commerce
Nia Claus Se
The Green Hat Impresses Empire Audience
The Green Hat a sensational drama drew a crowded Empire Theatre house last night with Charlotte Walker and Norman Hackett in lead roles. The play, a study of the sex problem, challenged traditional views and demanded careful attention, leaving a deep impression on the audience through thoughtful acting and a somber, thought provoking presentation.
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Empire Theatre
Charlotte Walker
Norman Hackett
Iris March
Miss Walker
Caraway Seeks Return of US Soldiers’ Bodies from France
Sen T H Caraway, Democrat Arkansas, calls for congressional action to bring home the bodies of about 30 000 American dead buried in France after vulgar inscriptions on their crosses. He spoke to the Washington Post after returning from Europe.
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Washington
T. H. Caraway
Arkansas
America
United States
France
Washington Post
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Geneva
Congress
Eight Tunnelmen Feared Dead After Missouri River Blast
An explosion in a water tunnel under the Missouri River in Kansas City is believed to have killed eight workers who were inside the tunnel at the time. Rescue crews searched the site as authorities investigated the accident.
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Associated Press
Kansas, City
Missouri River
Death of R Lee Boxwell Longtime Northern Virginia Power worker
R Lee Boxwell died at his home after a four year diabetes illness. Born in Clarke County December 4 1865 he lived most of his life in Winchester where he worked 24 years with the Northern Virginia Power Company rising to manager of the North Kent Street sub station. Survived by widow Nellie Farmer two daughters Mrs Campbell and Mrs Kern son Richard well four sisters and four brothers nine grandchildren and a large local family. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at his residence with Rev J Luther Neff officiating.
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R. Lee Boxwell
Northern Virginia Power Company
South Kent Street
Boxwell
Mr. Boxwell
Clarke County
North Kent Street
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Friendship Fire Company
Nellie Farmer
Flavius J. Farmer
Frank C. Campbell
City
C. Bryan Kern
F. Washington
Richard Well
Winchester
Ellsworth
Pittsburgh
Clinton
John Boxwell
Washington
Martha Russell
Williamsport
Harry Seabright
William Allamong
Newton Bowen
Frances Bierach
J. Luther Neff
Mount Hebron
Typhus Devastates Germany With Rising Deaths and Aid
Typhus epidemic surges across Germany with 30 deaths and 1,100 cases reported. The Red Cross sends nurses and 500 beds and ambulances from Berlin Hamburg and Bremen. Three hospital barracks already erected. Magdeburg reports two deaths and 40 cases.
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Associated Press
Hanover
Germany
Red Cross
Berlin
Hamburg
Bremen
Magdeburg
Two in One Sale from Miler and Bro
Advertisement notes sale offer for 8 inch shears and 5 inch scissors. Priced at 1.49 for the shears and 0.01 for the scissors. Combined price 1.50 for the pair. Includes store name J. W. MILER & BRO.
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Scsadevec
Miler & Bro
Well Experienced coopers See Austin Conner
Austin Conner of Glaize Barrel Shop is noted for experienced coopers. The reference highlights skilled barrel makers and traditional cooperage craft.
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Austin Conner
Glaize Barrel Shop
Telephone Bills With New Rates Mailed After Delay
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia mailed August and September bills reflecting authorized rate increases after a delay caused by a Virginia Supreme Court appeal. Increases include individual business lines 8 to 8.50, business two party lines 6 to 6.25, residence extensions 0.50 to 0.75, and directory listings adjusted to one per main line with 25 cents extra per listing.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of
Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court
State Corporation Commission
Aceae
Coon Commission
State Supreme Court
Harry F. Byrd
General Assembly
State Corporation’ Commission
Roxie Stinson Announces Wedding
Roxie Stinson, ex wife of the late Jesse Smith who testified in the Senate investigation of the attorney general, married Philip E Brast an oil operator. The ceremony occurred September 3 in Corington Kentucky and was announced on her return from New York.
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Associated Press
Washington Court Houser
Ohio
Roxie Stinson
Jesse Smith
Senate
Attorney-General’s
Harry M. Daugherty
Corington
Philip E. Brast
New York
Coolidge Bars Arms Shipments To Nicaragua
President Coolidge issued a proclamation banning shipments of arms to Nicaragua in response to State Department recommendations amid local disturbances in Central America. The action targets a barge shipment and reflects executive steps to curb arms movement during the crisis.
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Coolidge
Nicaragua
Associated Press
Paul Smith
N. Y
State Department
Revival Services At Summit Point Grow In Interest
Revival services at the Baptist Church in Summit Point West Virginia continue this week with nightly congregations and strong sermons by Rev W T Hall from Martinsburg assisting Pastor Rev R P Rixey. Martinsburg singers provide music and a quartette is due Thursday evening. Services start 7 30 pm and the public is invited. Amos Shryock has returned from Baltimore after several days on business.
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Baptist Church
Summit Point
W. Va
W. T. Hall
Martinsburg
R. P. Rixey
Shenandoah Valley Academy Opens 1926-27 With 125 Enrolled
Shenandoah Valley Academy will open its 1926-27 session on September 22 at 2 PM with about 125 students, including roughly 100 from out of town and 20 to 26 local non boarding. Colonel B M Rozzel superintendent announces the ninthteen year under his guidance and a largely unchanged faculty. Principal Capt Edward H Durell and staff plan early athletic competition as fields and courts are ready.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Col. B. M. Roszel
Roszél
Winchester Academy
Edward H. Durell
United States Navy
Lewis N. Barton
F. R. Washington
Peyton J. Marshall
Dice Anderson
Lieut. McLaughlin
Staunton Military Academy
Courson
Lieut. Saunders
Durell
Inten
Shenenteds
Berryville
Weller Leads in Maryland Senatorial Race as Ritchie Wins
In Maryland the outcome favors Senator Ovington B. Weller for the Republican senatorial nomination over John Philip Hill as returns from 39 of 147 convention seats show Weller ahead. Governor Albert Ritchie wins the Democratic gubernatorial contest with a large lead, while Miss Bessie Bowen defeats three men to become Worcester County clerk of court.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
United States
Ovington B. Weller
John Philip Hill
Outey County
Maryland
Mary
Weller
Hill
Mill
Albert
Ritchie
Dem
William Milnes
Ata Oy
Maley
T John
McQinity
William Hettleman
Zihiman
Kingsley
the of Appeals
Addison
Mulleen
Marvin A. Hump
Humphreys
Charles W. Terman
Brice
Reepublican
Sweet
Prosser
Cam
Snow Hill
Bessie Bowen
Worcester County
J. Edward White
British Markets Bound To Weaken Says Mr. Da Costa
Gerald Da Costa a New York and London fruit broker stopped at the civie Washington Hotel this morning after arriving from New York. He has long traded with Winchester and shipped apples from the area. He said the English market remains strong but would weaken with heavier shipments. English reports quote Virginia Jonathan apples at up to 51 shillings per barrel.
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Gerald da Costa
New York
London
Civie Washington
Klansmen Vote To Oppose U S Interference In Mexico
A Michigan klansman introduced a resolution at the Ku Klux Klan third biennial convocation asserting the United States should not interfere in Mexico’s religious dispute. The body appeared ready to approve, but sent the measure to the resolutions committee. The draft also asks to show sympathy for Mexico’s government opposing foreign influence and contemplates a committee to present the resolution to Secretary Kellogg.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
The
Knights
Kellogg
Week Mostly Favorable For State's Crops
Department of Agriculture weekly crop conditions summary notes a mostly favorable week. Virginia reports early corn and tobacco maturing well with cotton, potatoes, and peanuts in good condition. Mr. Murrell Partlow of Upperville visited town on business.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Murrell Partlow
Upperville
EnglandPrefersCanada In League To Free State
Geneva reports Ireland launches candidacy for a league council seat and Britain weighs backing. A British spokesman avoided comments while league lobby chatter suggests England favors Canada as a fellow member over the Free State.
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England
Canada
Associated Press
Geneva
Ireland
League Council
Great Britain
Free State
League
For Sale Apple Grader and Conveyor Equipment
Two Trescott sizing sections with out chains for apple grader priced at 50 dollars for both. One ten foot Pease roller conveyor priced new at Star Office. 25-1p-tt.
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Star Office
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Manuel
Kennel Show
Beverley Bayne
R. L. Carver
East Piccadilly Street
S. J. Nathanson
Empire
Caraway
Popular Power Company
Corporation Commission
Amos Shryock
V. Academy
Weller Beatscol III
Mr. da Costa
Betsy Ross
Henry
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