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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1927

Page

3

Marriage of Miss Wilma Ware to Julius P Bush in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth Miss Wilma Ware daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Ware of Southwark street married Julius P Bush at First M E Church South Portsmouth Va on Wednesday September 21 Rev Haynes officiated. The couple will reside in Portsmouth.

J. E. Ware Southwark Street Wilma Ware Julius P. Bush M. E. Church South Portsmouth Haynes Bush

Chase Ends in Fatal Crash During Dry Agents Pursuit

Nichmond Sept 25 Clyde Huckabee died from a fractured skull after a pursuit by a cleanup squad machine crashed into a car at a street intersection. The Huckabee vehicle collided with a machine carrying alleged car-thieves, two other occupants injured, 23 gallons of ardent spirits found in Huckabee’s car.

Nichmond Clyde Huckabee Huckabee Ali

Editor of Reform Paper Shot on Road Near Minneapolis

Howard Guilford, editor of a new weekly political affairs paper, was waylaid and shot as he returned to Minneapolis from his home. Two issues had appeared. the first attacked the city administration over gambling points, and the latest issue warned that his life had been threatened.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Howard Guilford Here Guilford

Fight at meeting near White Post injures several Negro men

A confrontation near a colored church between White Post and Boyce in Clarke County left several Black men hurt, some struck with clubs or razors. No doctors were summoned and no official complaints filed as Winchester motorists reported a jam and reports of gunfire were untrue. The all day gathering drew attendees from the Shenandoah Valley, areas east of the Blue Ridge, and Washington, D. C.

White Post Boyce Clarke County Winchester Shenandoah Valley Blue Ridge Mountains Washington, D. C

Great Dam Break Near Vienna Causes Massive Flood

Associated Press reports Vienna area crisis as the 900 foot wide dam breaks flooding 68 square miles of Liechtenstein. Many townsfolk flee, and numerous people are feared drowned as waters surge through the principality.

Vienna Associated Press Principality of Lichtenstein

Robbed of Gems Worth $125000 Then Pushed Out

Herman Hamburger a jeweler's salesman testified to police that he was pushed from a bus in St Paul after being robbed of diamonds valued at 125000. Two men behind forced him off, put him into a car, and robbed him before dumping him in Minneapolis.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Herman Hamburger St. Paul

Mother and Her Claim Responsibility For Fatal Shots

Charles Van Alderwelt, 59, manager of the San Francisco office of the American Railway Express Company, was shot and killed at home in Berkley, California, during a quarrel with his wife Marie. Jerome Corelle, his stepson, and Marie both claim responsibility and are held in the city jail. Corelle said he found his mother being choked and fired after warning the pair.

Associated Press Berkley Cal Charles van Alderwelt San Francisco American Railway Express Company Marie Jerome Corelle van Alderwelt Corelle

Harold Lloyd Struck by High Temperature in New Film

New York Sept 26 Harold Lloyd screen comedian is confined to bed with a high temperature from a severe cold. Doctor says small risk of complications but rest advised. Lloyd caught the cold while filming a new picture in Brooklyn.

New York Harold Lloyd Lloyd Brooklyn

Shenandoah National Park costs surge beyond early estimates

The Times-Dispatch editorial cites Shenandoah Park cost projections, noting less than 800000 collected versus a 6800000 total for minimum 286000 acres. Page County land alone valued at 1482000 raises questions whether Virginia can fund the project or if area size must be reduced. The Charlottesville Progress urges timely action to raise funds or abandon the plan.

Sam Richmond, Va Times- Dispatch Shenandoah Shenandoah National Park State Conservation and Development Commission Page County Virginia Charlottesville Federal Department of the Interior Congress

Chambersburg Woman Injured After Baltimore Collision

Mrs. J. F. Lewis, Chambersburg, Pa., is hospitalized in Baltimore with cuts bruises and fractured skull after the auto in which she rode with Mrs. J. F. Lewis collided with another car.

Baltimore J. F. Lewis Chambersburg Union Memories Hospital

Man Falls From Fifth Floor Window in Baltimore

John J. Maguire aged 1 died after tumbling from a fifth floor window today in Baltimore. A sister, Miss Mary D. Maguire, said he leaned out to see a man who had fallen in the street. Both siblings worked for a firm in the Candler building at Pratt street and Fallsway.

Associated Press Baltamore John JT. Maguire Mary D. Maguire Candler Buildine Pratt Street

Glaize Farm Building On Fire Near Middletown

A Middletown area fire started today at the Fred L. Glaize farm between Middletown and Marlboro along the old Brent place. A caller said the house and barn were burning and help was not arriving, with the likelihood of a total loss. Representatives of Mr. Glaize went to the scene.

Winchester Fred L. Glaize Middletown Marlboro Brent Place Mr. Glaize

Forest Fire Losses Detailed in Virginia for Spring

Virginia forest service figures show spring season fire damage near 23297 dollars with Tidewater district at 8016.54 and Piedmont leading 8508 over 64 fires. Northwest and Southwest districts logged multiple fires burning hundreds of acres, with totals and averages per fire across regions.

Richmond Sept Virginia Virginian Forest Service Tidewater Northwest Piedmont Alleghany Bath Bland Singthe Rockingham Tazewell Buchanan Wise Jave

Spirit of Hollywood Plane Missing With Actors Aboard

Army search planes and a private plane combed the scene for the Spirit of Hollywood missing since Wednesday after taking off from Santa Monica bound for Salt Lake City and Chicago. Passenger Marion Mack, the film actress, and pilot Frank Toptek of Venice were aboard the monoplane.

Los Angeles Rmy Spirit of Hollywood Frank Toptek Venice Santa Monica Salt Lake City Chicago Marion Mack

Prohibition Agents Raid Races in Havre de Grace

Havre de Grace Md Sept 26 Prohibition agents conducted two raids at local races arresting three men on charges of sales and possession of alleged liquor. The agents noted no prior complaints about agents at the races.

Associated Press Havre DE Grace Prohibition

Aged Parent Recovers After Son Attack Near Double Tollgate

John Madigan, an elderly farmer near Double Tollgate, was mauled with a shotgun by his son Leo after Leo killed his brother Robert. The wounded man sat up briefly today as Dr. Charles O. Dearmont reported slow but steady improvement. Mrs. Madigan, paralyzed, showed slight improvement and remains unaware of the death.

John Madigan Double Tollgate Leo Madigan Robert Charles O. Dearmont White Post Madigan Robert Madigan Sue

Mayor Names His Wife Comptroller Succeed Him

Mrs. John L. Duvall wife of Indianapolis mayor was named city comptroller replacing Claude S. Johnson who had held the post since Sept 1 Johnson earlier led police and detective work Johnson had been found guilty of corrupt practices in the 1925 election and fined and sentenced to imprisonment and four year ban from public office If Duvall resigns she would become the city’s chief executive

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind John L. Duvall Claude S. Johnson Johnson Duvall

Grave of AP Moscow correspondent scattered by ashes

Walter C. Whiffen long time Associated Press Moscow correspondent and world capitals reporter had his ashes scattered over Moscow from a military airplane. The funeral marked a first in the city with a flower covered urn and a ceremony witnessed by many as per his wishes.

Associated Press Moscow Walter C. Whiffen M.kotoff

Impressive Rites Are Conducted For Late Mr. McFadden

Funeral services for Patrick McFadden longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employee were held at 3 p m Sunday at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Rev Fathers Martin and Meredith officiated with Father Meredith delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Walter S Talbot Maurice M Lynch and others. Survived by children in Parsons West Virginia New York Fairfield Alabama and local residents Mary McFadden Mrs Jacob H Yost and S Donald McFadden among others.

Patrick McFadden Pennsylvania Railroad Company South Washington Street Church of the Sacred Heart Thomas Bh. Martin William J. Meredith Church of the ‘Blessed Sacrament Harrisonburg Lather Meredith Walter S. Talbot Maurice M. Lynch P. W. Boyd Robert M. Ward Herberts. Larrick E. C. Stuart M. B. Murnan Lewis Trier Parsons W. Va John and Joseph McFadden New York Annie McFadden Fairfield Ala Mary. McFadden Jacob H. Yost S. Donald McFadden

Market Turns Reactionary After Show of Strength

New York traders shifted to a reactionary mood after an early show of strength. The fall followed a surge in brokers loans this week tied to a conversion of General Motors stock. Call money remained readily available around a 4 percent renewal rate.

Associated Press New York Joans General Motor

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