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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1934

Page

6

Sopwith Retires After Rainbow Wins Emphatic Cup Race

In Newport R. I. on September 26, Sopwith vows he did not reveal effort while accusing Vanderbilt of fouls in two events. Rainbow defeats Endeavour by over a minute ending the fifteenth series as Sopwith withdraws protests and pledges not to challenge again.

Associated Press Newport B. I New York Atlantic Jock Sopwith Lord Dunraven Sopwith Rainbow Rainbow's Fourth and Dtory, A Protest Entered Chiefly In Self-Defense. Comittee Mike Vanderbilt Harold Fee

Mary Crawford Seeks Divorce Seeks divorce from R C Dowl ing

Los Angeles Sept 26 actress aviatrix Mary Crawford filed suit for divorce from dancer director R C Dowl ing known as Dapper Danny. The pair had marital ties in the entertainment world.

Mary Crawford The Associated Press Angeles Marie Crawford Aviatrix R. C Danny Dowling

Detroit Girl's Body Found in Apartment

Police opened a city wide search after Milian, a school fundraiser, left home Thursday to sell chances on a punchboard. Her body was found in an apartment as the investigation continued.

Detroit Milian

Bowling Season Opens Next Thursday Night in Winchester

The Winchester Bowling League plans to start the season next Thursday night October 4 with a meeting at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow. All nonmembers urged to attend. a second league may resume after years of smaller size. Last year’s members include American Legion, Northern Virginia Power Co, Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, O’Sullivan, Coca Cola and Handley faculty.

Legion Winchester George Washington Hotel American Legion Northern Virginia Power Co Lions Kiwanis Rotary O’sullivan Coca Cola Handley

Mt Airy Grange Hears Howard On Booster Night

Mt Airy Grange near Opequon held Booster Night at its September meeting with about 175 attendees. D J Howard northern Virginia vocational agriculture supervisor spoke on Grange community work and future goals, introduced by Lucian Brumback, with remarks from R H Omai of Strasburg.

Mt. Airy Grange Howard Mount Airy R. H. On Mai Strasburg

Roosevelt silent on pending issues as textile protests loom

President Roosevelt offered no comment on business reactions or textile strike protests. He said he would look into the complaints today and proposed returning strikers to work without discrimination. Donald Richberg, former NRA counsel, was the first caller on the President’s list amid NRA reorganization talks.

Mr. Roosevelt Roosevelt Donald Richberg NRA Johnson Richberg

Park Players Vote To Play 3 More Games

Winchester Park baseball players voted last night to add three more games with O Sullivan Athletic Club if a suitable diamond is secured. The series could determine the champion but the extra games aim to provide post season entertainment for local fans. Diamond may be available this weekend including Sunday. Football club usage after Sunday may require changes to the agreement.

Winchester Park O'Sullivan Athletic Club

Fisch's Sister Denies Receiving Lindbergh Ransom Money

Leipzig reports quote Hanna Fisch denying claims she and her brother took large sums from Isadore Fisch. She says they never received money, notes Bruno Hauptmann’s claim, and mentions her efforts to help pay Isadore’s hospital bill. Police deny Arthur Johnson’s arrival or official action without a formal request.

Associated Press Leipzig Germany Hanna Fisch Isadore Fisch Isadore Bruno Richard Hauptmann New York Lindbergh Fraulein Fisch Franken Fisch Arthur Johnson Johnson

Quotations in Apple Market

Shipping point information for Monday shows slow demand and dull market across Winchester Martinsburg. Carloads fetch varied prices for Grimes U S No 1 and Delicious Jonathans Yorks utility, with futures barrel Yorks at 3 50 and Rochester bids for Greenings McIntosh at 1 10 to 1 40 and cider stock 40c.

Winchester-Martinsburg Grimes U. S Jonathans Yorks Rochester N. Y C. B R. I. Greenings McIntosh U.S

Local Market Prices and Dairy Feeds Listing

Local markets list daily wholesale and retail prices for feed commodities and dairy products including patent brand flour, shelled corn, cracked corn, mixed feed, dairy feeds, corn meal, egg mash, bran, middlings, and butter. The itemized table also notes hogs, sheep, veal, and live animals with small price ranges. Also mentions Mrs. Lewis Hyde and daughters heading to Baltimore, Md.

Cceecseenowes Seeesseaes Eccaeevereeveseres Esceeee Ereere Ey Eeeeerveress

Queen Mary launches as new Cunard liner amid royal presence

At Clydebank Glasgow Queen Mary christened by Queen Mary with King George and the Prince of Wales in attendance. The launching followed a hush amid speculation over the ship’s name, after a tragedy at an earlier royal launch when 50 people died as a wave swept a viewing platform into the water.

Clydebank Glasgow Great Britain Nio Brittannia King George Prince of Wales Robert W. Bingham United States Bingham Duchess of York H. M. S. Albion Blackwall

Stock market rally fades as Roosevelt focus shifts to NRA

New York trading opened with gains in alcohol and utility stocks but overall market moved indecisively. Bond market steady while grains eased from yesterday’s highs, dollar strength waned, and call money returned to 1 percent as closing prices showed mixed results across major issues.

New York Roosevelt Washington NRA U. S American Smelting Goodyear Public Service of N. J Liggett and Myers B Case American Can U. S. Steel General Motors Santa Fe New York Central Spiegel May Stern The Stock Exchange Allied Chemical American Smelters American Tel. & Tel Arch Topeka & S. Fe Bethlehem Steel

Religion Needed In World Says Arthur Hyde

Arthur M. Hyde, former Secretary of Agriculture, told the Misso Laymen's Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Carthage that the world needs religion not a new economic system. He praised rugged individualism and warned against economic determinism, urging a revival of faith and brotherhood over redistribution of property.

Associated Press Carthage Arthur M. Hyde Agriculture Hoover Methodist Episcopal Church Hyde

Red Cross To Hold Meeting Here Monday

Red Cross district roll call meeting announced for Monday at 10 in the George Washington Hotel. More than 100 Frederick county teachers will attend as guests for the annual school session convention. Mrs. Frank Crawford and Mrs. George Baetjer organize a volunteer staff to handle records and clerical work. Miss Katherine Cameron and Miss Daily visit homes to teach hygiene and care of the sick, reporting strong community progress.

Shenandoah George Washington Hotel Frederick County Frank Crawford Red Cross Volunteer Services Committee George Baetjer Katherine Cameron Red Cross Clearbrook Daily State Department of Health American Red Cross Cameron

Baltimore Livestock And Produce Market Report

Livestock prices show cattle steady with high grade heifers 4.25 to 5.25 and cows 3.50 to 4.00. Hogs traded lower with mixed weights 6.40 to 7.40, sows 4.15 to 6.45. Sheep and lambs steady with lambs 6.75 to 7.50 and ewes 1.75 to 2.25. Philadelphia grains and poultry prices largely unchanged with Western chickens 22 to 26 and White Leghorns 19 to 23.

Associated Press Baltimore Philadelphia U. S. Dept Philad

Grain closing prices and spot quotations in Chicago and Baltimore

Daily grain market snapshot from Chicago and Baltimore shows September closing quotations for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Barley with old and new futures. Spot wheat and corn prices are listed for No 1 hard and No 1 mixed in Chicago while Baltimore reports No 2 red winter wheat and spot corn prices.

Chicago The Star Associated Press Chicago Future Baltimore Winchester

Hauptmann Held Over $50 000 Traced in Kidnap Case

Indictment traces $13 750 in currency to Bruno Hauptmann at his Bronx home 1279 East 222nd Street. Money found after Walter Lyle, a gas station manager, noted Hauptmann’s car and a $10 gold certificate paid for gasoline. The note matches bills paid by Dr. John F. Condon, the Jafsie figure in the baby’s alleged return near St. Raymond Cemetery in the Bronx on April 2, 1932.

Hauptmann East Two Hundred Twenty-second Street Bronx Walter Lyle John F. Condon Jassie Grand Jury Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf New Jersey State Police Lindbergh Englewood N. J Schwartzkopf Cummings United States Homer S. Cummings New York Francis X. Fay New York Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Bronx County John J. Hanley Happtmann District Attorney’s Office Ross New York Bruno Richard Hauptmann Samuel J. Foley Isador Fisch Foley Hauptman

Johnson Ends Garber as NRA Chief

General Johnson resigns from the National Recovery Administration in a stated reorganization with Roosevelt's approval. The president praised NRA aims such as stopping child labor and fair wages while seeking a smoother post in Johnson’s future service.

Gen. Johnson Garber NRA

Cronin To Wed Griffiths Niece In Capital Church

Joe Cronin Washington Senators manager will marry Mildred June Robertson in St Mathews Church Washington tomorrow at 10 am. The bride's sister Thelma Griffith will be maid of honor. The couple will travel to New York and sail for San Francisco Cronin's home. Robertson has worked in Senators headquarters since 1923 when adopted by Clark Griffith.

Associated Press Washington Joe Cronin Washington Senators Mildred June Robertson Clark Griffith American League Baseball Club St. Mathews’ Church Arthur Crowley Cronu Thelma Mae Griffith Cronin New York San Francisco Miss Robertson Senators Griffith

Additional Reasons For Hauptmann In Lindbergh Case

A list of corroborating points ties Bruno Hauptmann to the Lindbergh kidnapping ransom. A gasoline station attendant identifies him delivering a ransom bill, hidden loot is found near his home, a taxi driver recalls giving him a note, and Dr. Condon dealt with a German accented man.

Hauptmann Hauptman Jassie J. F. Condon Dr. Condon Isador Fisch Germany John Fisch New Jersey

State contends Hauptmann can be tied to kidnapping case

An official said handwriting on ransom notes and other circumstantial evidence link Bruno Hauptmann to the Lindbergh kidnapping. The state cited German language notes, a carpenter suspect, and a ladder built from yard wooden stock as factors. The official noted the case remains circumstantial but suggests sufficient evidence for a conviction. The Lindberghs traveled to New York to face extortion, stopping for dinner with Col Norman Schwarzkopf, then proceeding toward the trial venue.

Charles A. Lindbergh New Jersey Lindbergh Hauptmann New York Lawrenceville N. J Charles A. Lindhard Bruno Richard Hauptmann Norman Schwarzkopf Lindberghs Mercer Trenton

Violence threat against Cardinal and extortion case

Philadelphia authorities report Cardinal Daughtery received an extortion letter demanding 50 000. A man who sent a similar letter last year escaped from a Philadelphia mental hospital. The suspect, George Havidich, fled after being captured hiding on Cardinal Douchtery’s estate. he was to be tried in federal court but deemed insane by doctors.

Associated Press Philadelphia Cardinal Daughtery George Havidich U. S Thomas J. Reilly Havidich Cardinal Douchtery Seige Sen

Explosive Testimony at Morro Castle Fire Inquiry

Howard Hansen fourth officer testified to a Terrific explosion near the smoking room aboard the Ward liner Morro Castle. He compared the blast to a battleship broadside as investigators question why explosions were not disclosed earlier. Commander Barrett said sealing the writing room could have contained the blaze. 130 lives were lost in the fire.

Associated Press New York Morro Castle Howard Hansen Dickerson N. Hoover United States Steamboat Inspection Service

Honea Path clash: coroner seeks warrants against police and others

Coroner J. Roy McCoy of Anderson County announced warrants charging murder against three Honea Path police officers and eight non-strikers tied to the seven deaths during the first week of a strike. Witnesses accuse Mayor J. Dan Beacham of firing a pistol as unarmed pickets faced a melee at the Chiquola Mill.

Honea J. Roy McCoy Anderson County McCoy J. Dan Beacham Honea Path Chiquola McGaha Half Moon

Money and pistol found in Hauptmann garage

Five bundled rolls totaling 840 dollars were found hidden in a two by four hole in Bruno Hauptmann's garage. Each bill was a Lindbergh certificate and the stash included a small loaded automatic pistol. The discovery followed earlier seizures and claims of Fisch money being safekept.

Atorney Lindbergh Foley Grand Jury Hauptmann

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Relief Orchestra U. S. Chamber Lewis Hyde Mary Hyde Virginia Tayloe Boydette Baltimore, Md Queen Mary Cunard Chrysler Consol General Electric Int. Harvester Johns Manville Montgomery Ward N. Y. Certrel Penn Railroad Stand Union Pacific Woolworth Arthur Hyde White House Capital Linbergh Emily Brant Reading, Pa Anne Brooke Kern
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