Death Toll Rises From Florida hurricane Ravaging Gulf Coast
As the tropical hurricane lashed Florida and moved toward New Orleans, death estimates rose to about 400 with 5,000 injured. Pensacola and Mobile faced heavy damage while Miami, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale reported severe losses. Relief efforts expanded as authorities warned the final toll could reach higher totals.
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Florida
Bahamas
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Alabama
Everglades
Birmingham
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
L. & N. Employes
Jackson
Bay Minette
Gulf
Fort Myers
Gulf Coast
National Red Cross
Miami
Miami Beach
Coral Gables
Hollywood
Hialeah
Fort Lauderdale
Moore Haven
Ala
L. and N. Roundhouse
United States Navy
Washington
White House
State Department
King George
England
Hungaria
Mississippi
U. S. Naval
Pennscola
Penascola
West Palm Beach
Tders
Dania
Clewiston
Moorehaven
Associated Press
East Coast
Funeral Services For Late Mr. Legg Largely Attended
The funeral for Lewis Legg, plastering contractor and former Winchester police officer, drew a large crowd including Friendship Fire Company members. Rev Dr. Murray D. Mitchell led services at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. hallbearers included O J Franks and James Johnson. Legg died from injuries after a fall from a scaffold at Handley School.
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Lewis Legg
Winchester
South Loudoun Street
Friendship Fire Company
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
O. J. Franks
John Rosenberger
Gera S. March James Johnson
Hunter B. Grimm
William Breckenridge
Legg
Memorial Hospital
Handley School
Urgent appeal for clothes and money by 9
President Coolidge issues proclamation while Governor Byrd sends sympathy to Floridians and endorses relief work. The item notes urgent drives for clothing and funds to aid those affected.
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Byrd
Proclamation by President Coolidge on Florida disaster relief
President appeals to the American people to aid sufferers in Miami Hollywood and nearby communities urging rapid voluntary contributions to Red Cross chapters. He promises coordination and effective use of funds from the executive departments to relieve the catastrophe.
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Red Cross
Hollywood
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Joseph W. Young
Miami
Fort Lauderdale
Bay Mabel
United States
Florida
American National Red Cross
Calvin
Coolidge
Red Cross Urges Florida Relief Aid From Winchester Frederick
The Winchester and Frederick counties mobilize for a nationwide Red Cross drive to send money and light-weight clothing to hurricane struck Florida. Local leaders report early contributions, with urgent calls for more to prevent typhoid and disease as Florida communities face rebuilding. Luncheon clubs and secret societies join the humanitarian effort, and officials urge swift action at Red Cross headquarters.
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Winchester
Frederick
Florida
Melvin Green
Hoes
The
Red Cross
Virginia
Frederick County
Robert B. Nelson
J. Arthur Jefferson
Washington
Two of Boyce Bank Bandits Captured In Quick Chase
Bandits stole 469 dollars from the Boyce Bank in Clark County. Within four hours two suspects were in custody after a pursuit across fields and roads into Martinsburg and Williamsport. One culprit, James Lee, was shot in the hip and hospitalized. another, William Carter, was arrested with the loot. Police from three states aided the chase.
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Bank of
Boyce
Clark
County
James Lee
Grubbs
Martinsburg
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
C. van Deventer
Clarké County
Cook's
Salem Road
Martinsburg Pike
Hagerstown, Md
Pike ‘Arts
William Carter
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Pike
Williamsport
Potomac
Maryland
West Virginia
Indicted Youth Sent to Asylum by Court Order
Horace McKee eighteen indicted by the grand jury in the Corporation Court on three counts of burglary. A lunacy commission found him insane and Judge Whiting ordered commitment to the Hospital for the Criminal Insane Marion. McKee stole revolvers from Keller hardware on North Loudoun and haberdashery from Orndoff clothing, then four tires from Standard Gas and Oil. He was caught upon a second visit by manager Lewis E B Arm el.
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Horace McKee
Corporation Court
Whiting
Marion
McKee
Keller
North Loudoun Street
J. M. Orndoff
Standard Gas and Oil Company
Lewis EB. Armel
Three Months For Stealing of Coal
Lloyd Boyce was sentenced to three months on the roads in police court last evening by Justice Weems for stealing coal from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. He was arrested by Officers Guthridge and Gordon.
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Lloyd Boyce
Justice Weems
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Guthridge and
Gordon
Sheriff Moler Dies Amid Prohibition Car Chase
Jefferson County West Virginia Sheriff J Strider Moler collapsed and died of heart trouble at Moore s Cross Roads during a liquor laden automobile pursuit. The car with Albert Redmond and two others was captured. 15 gallons of liquor were found and all occupants jailed in Charles Town. Moler 45, survived by widow and son. former Shepherdstown mayor and state legislator.
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J. Strider Moler
Jefferson County
W. Va
Moore’s Crosses
Strider
Shipley
Shill
Martinsburg
Albert Redmond
Moore’s Cross Roads
Moser
Charles Town
Moler
West Virginia
Shepherdstown
Disaster Overtakes America Top Paris Voyagers
Two American aviators and their Paris bound crew face a disaster as they embark on a non stop flight from Paris. Investigators are sorting through the wreckage while authorities in France and the United States coordinate rescue and containment efforts.
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Paris
American and Pilot Saved From Paris Flight Crash
Westbury New York witnesses saw a 3600 mile non stop flight attempt end in a crash as the Sikorsky three motor biplane burst into flames on takeoff. Captain Fonck and Lt. Curtin leaped free as fuel tanks ruptured. Officials blamed a failed gear wheel and said another attempt would be made.
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Westbury
N. Y
Paris
Charles Clay
Fonck
Lawrence W. Cure
United States
Maha Toi Ke
Iain Fonck
Curtin
Clauvier
Two Americans Escape as Plane Bursts in Flames
Two American officers attached to Kenley airdrome for instructional duties escaped a crash near Caterham Surrey when their de Havilland four aircraft somersaulted and caught fire. Major Clarence L. Tinker the pilot freed Lieut Commander Robert A. Burg. Both were hospitalized after the fiery wreck.
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Associated Press
Caterham
Surry
Eng
Kenley
Robert A. Burg
London
Clarence L. Tinker
Tinker
Bank of Boyce Insured After Hold Up in Clarke County
Officials of the Bank of Boyce at Boyce Clarke County stated the bank was fully protected against theft of its funds though in yesterday’s hold up and robbery practically all the money was recovered. About $3.00 was spent by the bandits and one bandit told police about $11.00 spent.
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Bank of Boyce
Boyce
Clarke County
Winchester
Free Chest Examination At Saturday TB Clinic
The next free tuberculosis clinic will be held at the offices of the District Nurse Association in the Chamber of Commerce building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 2. Dr B E Harper of the State Board of Health will supervise, assisted by nurses of the District Nurse Association and local physicians. The clinic is free and open to all attendees.
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District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Notice of postponed sale from Mrs. C. P. Amory
A sale announced for tomorrow morning has been indefinitely postponed per notice from Mrs. C. P. Amory. The item is listed for sale on the official notice page.
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C. P. Amory
Personal Demonstration Dara Nome ToiLet Requis Ities
Miss Edith Stone featured in a Brooks Pharmacy notice for a header request by R W Hockman of Bartonsville contacting Stephens City. telephone 22F13, dated September 21.
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Edith Stone
Brooks’ Pharmacy
R. W. Hockman
Bartonsville
Stephens City
Well-experienced coopers at Austin Conner Glaize Barrel Shop
Experienced coopers are listed at Austin Conner's Glaize Barrel Shop. The note highlights skilled barrel makers and their craft within the shop's offerings.
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Austin Conner
Glaize Barrel Shop
For Sale Fruit Equipment Bundle and Conveyor
Two Trescott sizing sections without chains for apple grader priced at 50 dollars for both. One ten foot Pease roller conveyor priced at 75 dollars. Apply 2 Star Office. 8 25 1p th pi.
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Twister
Missippi
West Coast
Atlanta
Louisville
Nashville
River Junction
Mr. Legg
Glaize Bros
Star Office
P.H. Gold
President Coolidge
Boyce Bank
Berryville
Sheriff Moler
Larrick
Culverbeth Orchard Valley Pike
Shannon Hill
Berryville Pike
E. A. Horsey
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