Park Committee To Inspect Potential Southern National Park
A Southern Appalachian National Park group arrives in Luray to inspect Skyland Mountain area near Stony Man Mountain. The party includes Glen S. Smith and Maj. W A Weis among others, to assess 26 000 acres in Page Madison and Rappahannock counties for a proposed park within reach of over 5 million people within 200 miles.
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Stony Man Mountain
Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
Piladelphia
Thornton's Gap
Gordonsville and
Blue Ridge
Wisher’s Gap
Shenandoah Valley
West Virginia
George H. Judd
Blue Ridge Treasures Ranked Among East’s Top Sights
The article extols the Blue Ridge as peerless east of the Rockies, highlighting its scenic beauty and unmatched landscapes that attract travelers and nature lovers alike.
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Blue Ridge
Rockies
League of Nations Debates Sanctions and War Covenant
Geneva September 15. Foreign Minister Benes presiding as impartial judge. British and French delegates push for strong sanctions as a path to a general agreement at the League of Nations assembly. France backs stripping Article XII to remove war as a last resort after council arbitration or report, seeking tighter covenant protections.
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Geneva
Benes
Assembly
League of Nations
France
Council of the League
Dawes to March With Doughboys at Legion Meet
Charles G. Dawes announced in St Paul that he will march in the American Legion parade rather than review the procession to avoid political appearance. He will hoof it with his Evanston home post and joined by local officials and legion members. Dawes declined to discuss the political situation.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
American Legion National Convention
Charles G. Dawes
Minnesota
Evanston
Dawes
Arthur E. Nelson
Minnesota Club
La Follette To Get On West Virginia Ticket
Charleston dispatch reports a state organization plans to place Senator Robert M. La Follette on the West Virginia slate for president. John Floyd serves as chairman as headquarters are to be opened in Charleston.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Robert M. la Follette
John Floyd
Chinese Battle Rages Near Shanghai Amid Floodlit Darkness
Shanghai reports describe renewed Kiangsu offensive near Linho along the Yangtze as forces clash around Woosung fort. Wounded Kiangsu troops return from Liuho front describing deep-water fighting in heavy rains and Chekiang resistance with grenades and mines.
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Pie Criow
Mongj Pis Gover
Shanghai
Linho
Yangtze River
Her
Woosipeg
T Hunen
Chiang
Jing
Chihli
Manchuria
Kiangsu
Liuho
Woosung
Former Conductor Kills Official Then Shoots Self
Huntington W V Sept J McClaughlin assistant superintendent of the Chesapeake and Ohio at St Albans was killed today by Odell Newman a new conductor on the road who filled himself Newman discharged from the road last February was pursued by St Albans officers but shot himself before he was overtaken
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Associated
Huntington
W. Va
J. McClaughlin
Chesapeake and Railway
St. Albans
Odell Newman
McClaughlin
Newman
Civic League announces prizes for best flowers and boxes
The Civic League awarded prizes for best flower garden and best flower boxes. J F Streit 323 North Bradlock, Mrs Streit's garden praised for artistic beauty. Mrs Lewis Pearson 305 National Avenue won best flower boxes and Miss Mary Glen Lupton 430 North Traddock won children’s box prize.
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Civic League
J. F. Streit
North
Bradlock Street
Streit
Lewis Pearson
National Avenue
W. Brill
East Water Street
Mary Glen Lupton
North Traddock Street
Elmer Lake
Highwand Avenue
Lme
Delaware Governor Visits Orchards in This District
Governor William D D Denny of Delaware and a party motored to Winchester today visiting apple orchards nearby. The group plans to continue up the valley and return by another route. With the governor were A O Newid won, Ralph P Wilson, W L M and N L Grubb. The governor said he was pleased with the country’s appearance in this section.
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William D.D. Denny
Laware
Ofcata
Winchester
Delaware
Denny
Newid
Ralph P. Wilson
N. L. Grubb
Weather Forces Delay For Omaha to World Flight Hop
The 440 mile leg to Omaha for the world flight was postponed to tomorrow at a single hour due to inclement weather. Lt H Smith in charge cited unfavorable conditions as the reason for delaying the continuation of the journey. The Mid City Garage began unloading a carload of Hudson automobiles today noting a scarcity of Hudsons, especially closed cars, including sedans and coaches.
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Associated Press
PIRLD
Maywood
Oma
H. Smith
Hudsons
Mid-City
Hudson Automoles
Horace Browne
Hudson
West Virginia Sheep Dealer Seeks Buyers for Ewes
Advertises regular arrivals of Southwest Virginia Greenbrier and Pocahontas County West Virginia ewes. Describes them as young, well sized and mostly black faced. Invites buyers to see before purchasing. Note mentions payment already made to WII.
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Southwest Virginia
Greenbrier
Pocahontas County
West Virginia
Local Sportsman Reports Large Turtle Catch in Shenand River
Bahiman reports landing a large turtle caught in the Shenand River in recent years. Friends await a large turtle dinner with turtle soup as the first course.
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C. A. Bahiman
Shenand River
Clearbrook Man Wins First Prize at Winchester Fair
Lewis A. Lamp of Clearbrook won first prize for best farm products display at the 1924 Winchester fair. Announcement came today from the secretary’s office.
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Lewis A. Lamp
Clearbrook
Winchester
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Cwic League
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Sumatra
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