Florida coastal hurricane toll grows amid wreckage in 1926 echo
News dispatches from Sept 17 report West Palm Beach and Palm Beach damaged by a hurricane. Injuries and extensive property damage claimed many homes and a temporary Red Cross hospital was set up in the Pennsylvania Hotel. Communications collapsed with no wire service to the area.
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Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Thippi
Lontany
New York
Atlantic
Titusville
Messodace
Union Postal Telegraph Company
Palmpeeet
Jackson VI
Fla
Gifford Grange
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach
D. H. Conkling
Red Cross
Pennsylvania
Grange
Miami
Navy Department
Tavares
New Orleans
Tampa
Boynton
Deerville
Gale
Polk County
W. J. Ben
Red Cross Appeal Marks Second Hurricane Anniversary
The Southeastern coast of the state remains hard hit as the Red Cross appeals on the second anniversary of the great gale. Widespread damage persists in southern and central areas with Porto Rico Island reported housing over 700,000 homeless.
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Porto Rico Island
Contributions For the Storm Victims Asked
Washington Washington September 15 1928 Red Cross calls for wide publicity and chapter support after West Indies hurricane devastates Porto Rico and nearby islands. Immediate need for food shelter medical supplies and relief. initial $50 000 national donation. disaster staff en route to assist.
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Winchester
West Indies
Porto Rico
Red Cross
Coolidge
Baker
John Barton Payne
Relief Efforts Hint at Port Rico and Florida Aid
Gov Coolidge orders two army transports to Porto Rico with food for sufferers and the Bridge ship carries Red Cross tents blankets and supplies. A 700000 homeless appeal is issued from Governor Towner. Tropical storm moves northwest with hurricane warnings from Punta Gorda to Apalachicola and south of Jacksonville.
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Miami
Howard Belby
Palm Beach
Coolidge
Porto Rico
Florida
New York
Panama
Canal Sone
Governor Towner
Washington
Weather Bureau
Tampa
Titusville
Punta Gorda
Apalachicola
Jacksonville
Jupiter
Free Chest Clinic To Be Held Here On September 21
A free chest clinic for suspected tuberculosis will be held at the District Nurses Association offices in the Chamber of Commerce building on Friday September 21. Hours are 9:30 am to 12 noon and 2 to 4 pm. Dr C W Scott of the State Board of Health will lead with local assistance. All who may have symptoms are urged to attend for free examinations.
Thomas S. Hancher Fractures His Hip
Thomas S. Hancher, 82, a retired farmer and longtime superintendent of the Sunday school at the United Brethren Church, is confined to his Fairmont avenue home after fracturing a hip when he fell from a yard step last week. He is described as a member of a prominent Frederick county family.
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Thomas S. Hancher
Fairmont Avenue
Mr. Hancher
United Brethren Church
Frederick County
Billy Barton Not Injured in Steamer Crash on Thames
The American steamer Miknewaska on the Thames collided with the British steamer Wendy, causing damage. Billy Barton the famous race horse and runner up in the Grand National was aboard the Wendy. He is owned by Howard Bruce of Baltimore.
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Billy Barton
Thames
Associated Press
London
Miknewaska
Wendy
Big Barton
Howard Bruce
Baltimore
Mrs Anna Rawlings Dies After Heart Attack At Middleburg
Mrs Anna Elizabeth Rawlings widow of John Rawlings died at 12 30 yesterday afternoon at the Leith home in Middleburg Loudoun county Va after a brief illness She had spent winters with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred R Stryker in Winchester and with her daughter Mrs Leith since last spring Funeral services will be at 2 this afternoon at the Middleburg Methodist church with Rev Early presiding and interment in Middleburg cemetery She was in her seventy second year and survived by three daughters and three brothers
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Anna Elizabeth Rawlings
John Rawlings
Walter G. Leith
Middleburg
Loudoun County
Louis Leith
Fred. R. Stryker
Henry
Robert Carter
Stuart Carter
Los Angeles
Cal
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Early
Rawlings
Smiths Breakfast Late as Special Speeds To West
Governor Smiths special train moved through northern Ohio toward Omaha with breakfast served aboard as Cleveland nears the route along Lake Eries south shore. A small crowd in Cleveland cheered but no speech was given during the quiet stop.
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Associated Press
Smith
Omaha
Democracy
Farm Belt
Mr. Smith
Cleveland
Cal
De Molas Conduct Funeral Rites For Son Of C L Kern
Olin Kern 20, son of Mr and Mrs C Luther Kern of Baltimore died last Wednesday in Baltimore. His body arrived in Winchester and was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Funeral services were held in Baltimore and in the cemetery chapel by Rev Bronick. De Molay members attended and served as pallbearers. Out of town mourners included Mrs Henry F Kern Mrs Love Baker Campbell and Charles D Baker of Elkins WV. The deceased was a grandson of Mrs Kern.
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Olin Kern
C. Luther Kern
Baltimore
Star of
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Bronick
Kern
de Molay Fraternity
Henry F. Kern
Love Baker Campbell
Charles D. Baker
Elkins
W. Va
Flying Ay Bowles F ield Saturday and Sunday
A brief listing notes events at Bowles Field scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Details unreadable in the snippet. readers are advised to check local notices for timings and activities.
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AY Bowles
Fiell
Stover Reappointed Pastor at Winchester United Brethren
The Rev. George W. Stover, longest serving pastor at Winchester North Braddock Street church, is reappointed for another year and assumes duties anew. Bishop William M. Bell announced Virginia Conference assignments at Roanoke, with Dr. J. H. Brunk reelected superintendent and Stover’s reappointment praised by church members for spiritual leadership and strong finances. Other appointments listed include pastors to Harrisonburg Lacey Springs Broadway Dayton Elkton Harriston-Stokesville Augusta Bayard Berkeley Springs Blairtown-Greenburg Churchville Cumberland Edinburg Franklin Upper Tract Great Cacapon Hardy Inwood Jones Spring Keyser Martinsburg First Martinsburg Second Manassas New Creek Petersburg Riverton Shenandoah Sleepy Creek South Brannon Toms Brook Westerport and Winchester circuits.
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George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
Tover
Winchester
William M. Bell
Harrisburg
Roanoke
J. H.brunk
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia
Stover
Harrisonburg
J. W. Wright
Lacey Springs
W. L. Caildress
Broadway
C. W. Tinsman
Dayton
A. P. Havermale
Elkton
J. W. Stearn
Harriston-Stokesville
A. 8. Hammack
Augusta
Rolla
D. Tf. Glovier
Bayard
W. C. Muny
Riverton
T. D. Tedrick
E. E. Miller
Shenandoah
L.A. Lacey
Sleepy Creek
J. C. Bright
South Brannon
Maysville
B. F. Spitzer
Toms Brook
D. G. Brimlow
Westerport
C. K. Welch
West Frederick
H. W. Shick
Fire Destroys Old Virginia Home In Front Royal
Fire yesterday afternoon on the Front Royal Winchester road leveled the Bierer home, an 1820 colonial mansion. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. only walls remain as firefighters battled attic flames and onlookers helped save household items.
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Front Royal
Irving Bierer
Front Royal Winchester Road
Cedarville
Bierer
Mr. Bierer
Billy
Susie
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
Brever
Freemason Supports Smith Despite Religion Clash
Justice Scudder, a former New York Mason, declares Freemasonry requires loyalty to the Constitution and moral life, not religious tests. He states his support for Governor Smith, a Catholic, citing Smith's public record, leadership, and alignment with American ideals.
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Washington
Townsend Scudder
Supreme Court of New York
Masons
William Ritchie, Jr
Omaha
Nebraska
Justice Scudder
Smith
Democratic National Committee
United States
Freemasonry
New York
Governor Smith
America
Abraham Lincoln
Three Kidnappers Named as Arrests Made in Billy Ranieri Case
Chicago police disclose the kidnap gang members, with three already in custody and three others identified but unnamed. The 10 year old Billy Ranieri has been held for 60,000 dollars as threats of decapitation and a mailed head continued.
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Associated Press
Chicagq
Billy Ranieri
A. Frank Ranieri
Speculation Broadly Rises In Stock Market
New York on September 17 saw speculation of a further advance resume on a broad scale. Copper oils steels and southwestern oils led the gains with strong group performance. Call money fell to 6 percent and totals showed about 4 100 000 shares traded at the close.
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Associated Press
New York
Contributions to Winchester Playground Fund Honored
The Winchester Playgrounds Association reports total contributions of 1153.15 from members and friends for the past season. Donations include multiple individual gifts such as 25.00 from Mrs. Gold and 60.00 from Mrs. R. Y. Conrad, among others, with a cash donation of 2.50 and numerous 5.00 to 15.00 gifts.
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Winchester Playgrounds Association
T. R. Cather
D. G. Allen
Red Valley
Duffey
Cc. D. Grim
Nelson Richards
Nelson Page
B. M. Roszel
Shirley Carter
Fred L. Glaize
W. G. Hardy
R. G. William
A. J
John Scully
James P. Reardon
Sample Shoe Store
Major Flood
Girls
Robert Ingle
M. Hamburger
Chas. Coffman
J. R. DuShane
C. M. Smith
V. Eddy
A. H. Jackson
Kn. W. Harrison
C. W. Trenary
R. Y. Conrad
Bobbie Conrad
Mrs. Gilpin
L. W. Miller
J. W. Arthur
C. EB. Koontz
Dr. L. M. Allen
Harry Taylor
McVicar
Judge Williams To Address League On Constitution
The Bryar ly Community League opens its fall meeting at the Albin schoolhouse Friday September 21 at 7 30 pm Judge Philip Williams will discuss The Principles of the United States Constitution The speech follows a 8 15 pm start after a brief business meeting Hunter R Hughes, league president, invites Winchester residents and nearby communities to attend An enhanced musical program is planned for all attendees.
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Bryarly Community League
Albin
Philip Williams
Williams
Aining
League
Hunter R. Hughes
Winchester
For Sale Ford Truck and 1925 Coupe by Hughes Motor Co
For sale one good Ford truck with cab and body and one 1925 Ford coupe listed by Hughes Motor Co. Readable item notes phone or visit for details.
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Hughes Motor CO
Wanted Nurse Position Ad in 225 W Water Street
Classified notice seeking a nurse for employment at 225 West Water Street. The ad includes listing details and a name H. W. Ebert as contact or responsible party for the request.
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Water St
Dance Tonight at Opequon Lake Park
Local notice announces the final regular dance of the season at Opequon Lake Park featuring Jack Schill and his West Virginians Dancing from nine to one tonight.
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Opequon Lake Park
Jack Schill
West
Women invited to full time day or night work in Winchester
National Fruits Products Co invites women to apply for full time employment in day or night shifts at their Winchester office or by phone 346. The notice seeks applicants for immediate hiring and outlines available positions and contact method.
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Winchester
National Fruits Products CO
INC
Toom Brick House and Back Stairs Advertisement
Listing describes a brick house with back stairs and hot water heat. Mentions double brick garage and best section near wear schools. Contact H. B. Albin at phone 784-3 for details.
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H. B. Albin
Doctor and Nurse Hearings Feb Keyser Case Live
Preliminary hearing for Dr Otto Fisher and Miss Ia Ella Weisel in Keyser W Va tied to the death of a patient in Fisher's office following a 4 operation. Orville Liskey and Herbert Liskey face bail and charges in related connections as Mineral County prosecutors detail statements and legal representation.
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Otto Fisher
Iaella Weisel
Keyser
Fisher
W. Va
Justice
The
Peace Gardner
Earnest A. Lee
Mineral County
Lowing
Frisonburg
See
Alkire
L. B. Sapp
Merchants
Miss Wet
George N. Conrad
Charles A. Hammer
Orville Liskey
Fisher Weisel
Herbert Liskey
Mineral Cour
Dr. E Psel
Ginta
Staunton
Ne Keyser
Lee
Luella
They Come Back Clean Winchester Steam Laundry Ad
Phone 28 advertisement for Winchester Steam Laundry promotes a cleaning service with a catchy slogan They Come Back Clean. The small item flags a local business listing and a contact phone number.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Fancy Grapes and Chicken Dinner for Charity
Fancy Grapes in any quantity listed for Winchester Vineyard Co and a chicken dinnerTuesday night September 18 at Braddock Street Sunday School room proceeds Benefit Church Jet. New Ready-to-Wear show by Moling and Cather promoted with local ads. Davis Grocery lists fresh lima beans and sweet corn.
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Winchester Vineyard CO
Schultz
Fairmont Ava
Braddock Street
Moling & Cather
Davis Grocery
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F.R. Stryker
Leith
W. Stover
C. J. Racey
H. W. Shickel
Berkeley Springs
Paul Gruver
W. F. Gruver
D. Skelton
Blairtown
Greenburg
L. ©. Messick
Churchville
P. W. Fisher
Cumberland
J. FE. Oliver
Edinburg
E. B. Caphinger
Franklin
Upper Tract
L. M. Leach
Great Cacapon
E. BR. Keseck
Ier
Mathias
Winchester Station
G. W. Stover
Winchester Circuit
C. J.lacey
Old Virginia
Hugh Piggott
A. N. Turner
South Cameron Street
Virginia Piggott
Handley High School
Freemasons
Baltimore Sun
Judge Williams
League On Constitution
Heweaine
H. W. Ebert
Miss Wetsel
Liskey Brothers
Dr. Fisher
Miss, Wetsel
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