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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1927

Page

2

G A R Veterans vote against passing duties to younger men

Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Grand Rapids Mich votes to retain leadership of Decoration Day observances rather than delegate to the American Legion or younger veterans. The session also considers other resolutions and elects officers.

Grand Rapids Mich Grand Army of the Republic American Legion

Peyton Randolph and early U S presidency noted

The Star records Hon. Peyton Randolph as Virginia leader and first Continental Congress president elected September 5 1774 in Philadelphia. He led for freedom, presided again in May, resigned due to ill health, died October 22 1775 at age 53. Note from Channing M Smith Warrenton Va September 15 1927.

the Star Peyton Randolph Virginia Randolph Carpenter’s Hall Philadelphia United States Congress John Hancock Laksing Channing M SMITH Warrenton, Va

Whiskey Barrel Blast Hurts Five in Louisville

An explosion at a Louisville residence last night injured five people including Nee B Robertson Jr and John D Fulton both 27. Authorities report two women and an additional man sustained burns with Robertson and Fulton in critical condition and not expected to survive.

Nee B. Robertson, Jr John D. Fulton

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