Exhumed Bodies Tested For Carbon Monoxide Link
State's Attorney Robb ordered secret exhumations of Grace Blosser and Charles Twigg after their December 31 deaths. Blood samples were sent to top chemists to determine if carbon monoxide poisoning or cyanide caused the fatalities, with results pending and public safety at stake.
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Grace Blosser
Charles E. Twigg
Blosser
Robb
Miss Blosser
Twigg
Francis E. Harrington
Harrington
Keyser
Twige
Gore Receives Doctor of Laws At Richmond College
Dr. James Howard Gore of Gore Virginia an alumnus of Richmond College and professor emeritus at George Washington University received the degree of learned doctor of laws at the colleges board of trustees semi annual meeting in Richmond Virginia also five degrees of doctor of divinity were conferred. He and Mrs Gore hosted a Washington dinner with guests including Major Holmes Conrad Senator and Mrs Burrows and other prominent figures.
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James Howard Gore
Gore
United States
Richmond College
Richmond
Carnegie Foundation Fund
Washington
Holmes Conrad
Winchester
Burrows
Alvin H. Sanders
Chicago
Hanesty
M. M. Parker
Rudolph Kauffmann
Rain Forecasted For Virginia This Week
Weather Bureau forecast shows rain this afternoon and tonight in the southwest portion of Virginia with cloudy conditions on Friday. The report from Washington, dated February 9, notes current precipitation and a shift to cloudiness next day.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Six Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight
A two hour program plays at the Six Reel Show Auditorium this evening. Spectators are urged to arrive early as crowds are expected.
Desperado Quits Burg After Close Chase
Martinsburg police suspect a marauder who visited four residences early this morning fled to another locality. A hat found by Carson with an out of town merchant name inside aided officers. A man recently arrived from that locality was traced but gone when the drag net closed.
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Martinsburg
Carson Carson
Electric Lights at Low Cost for Homes
Local electric company promotes wiring homes for electric lights as modern, affordable, and reliable. Emphasizes low cost and superior service with a call to contact the company.
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the Electric Company
Public Sale Of Valuable Property On Kent Street
Mr. P. C. Davis of Baltimore has spent several days in town on business. A public sale of valuable property is set for Saturday February 11 at the front of the Court House, located at 205 207 S Kent Street.
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S. Kent St
Court House
P. C. Davis
Baltimore
Public Auction Planned for Taylor Hotel on February 23
Notices indicate the Taylor Hotel will be sold at public auction on the premises February 23. Russell and Green advertise a Special Silk Sale on page 5. Public sentiment swayed by recent moves shows mixed opinions, with supporters seeking clear evidence to challenge prevailing views.
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Taylor Hotel
Russell &Green
Iptf
Circuit Court Frees Del Bert Strother in Horse Theft Case
In circuit court today Prosecuting Attorney H S Larrick moved to nolle prosecute Del bert Strother for horse stealing and the prisoner was discharged. A lunacy commission had found Strother insane and unable to be held as criminal insane at Marion Virginia but the asylum refused admission. He has been jailed since last summer and upon release returned to his parents home in Warren county.
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Larrick
Delbert Strother
Nolle
Strother
Harrison
Southwestern Asylum
Marion
Warren County
Williamson Campaign Signals Shift in Shenandoah District
Woodstock February 9. Interest in the political race rises after Robert M. Ward state senator from the district states he will not seek re election. It appears Rush H. Williamson county commonwealth attorney will seek the Democratic nomination with uncertain Republican opposition.
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Woodstock
Winchester
Robert M. Ward
Frederick
Shenandoah
Rush H. Williamson
Winding Up Church Work by Rev George T Tyler
Rev George T Tyler presiding elder of Winchester district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is finishing district duties for the conference year. He will lead the White Post circuit quarterly conference at White Post this weekend and preach both days, and also preach at Berryville's fourth quarterly meeting on Sunday.
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George T. Tyler
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
White Post
Tyler
Berryville
Best Facilities for Job Printing in The Evening Star
The Evening Star offers top printing facilities for sale bills with latest cuts up-to-date type and heavy waterproof paper. They invite estimates on advertising and sale bills for a lump-sum.
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the Evening Star
Empire Big 5c Show Tonight and Friday Night
Vaudeville act features three performers with nightly changes. Includes Poatare reel and complete program updates through the weekend with a 16 cent admission Saturday night.
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Empire
Fire Escapes Requested at Auditorium in Winchester
Virginia Smith of Winchester writes that state law requires fire escapes on public buildings and urges city authorities to address a dangerous condition at the Auditorium. She notes the furnace room near Judge Harrison's office could block a stairway during a fire and warns residents may be forced to jump or flee via a narrow back staircase. Smith calls for action or risk of legal accountability for neglect.
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the Star
Virginia Smith
Winchester
Weaver Declares Candidacy for Warren Clarke Legislature
Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal and the law firm Downing and Weaver announces his run for the legislature from Warren and Clarke counties. Incumbent J Ralph Grigsby of Clarke is expected to also seek the seat, with a heated contest anticipated. Friends say Warren should name the lower house member since Clarke already has the senator.
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Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Downing & Weaver
Warren and
Clarke
J. Ralph Grigsby
Clarke County
Weaver
Warren
Reverend Hyde Visits Martinsburg Visitor
A visitor to Martinsburg on Tuesday was Rev. Dr. John P. Hyde of Winchester. A retired Methodist Episcopal Church, South minister and chaplain general of the Virginia Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans, he once ran a school on Queen Street where the Catholic school now stands.
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Martinsburg
John P. Hyde
Winchester
Hyde
Baltimore ‘Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Virginia Grand Camp
Confederate Veterans
Queen Street
Martinisburg
Rev B P Tyler Weds In Spring
New York February 9 The engagement of Miss Sophie B Langdon elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodbury G Langdon of 719 Fifth avenue to the Rev Barrett P Tyler rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Morristown NJ and a son of the Rev George T Tyler and Mrs Tyler of Winchester is announced The wedding will probably take place in the spring Miss Langdon who made her debut several years since is related to several prominent old Knickerbocker families Miss Helen Langdon is her sister and Woodbury Laredon Jr is her brother
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Star
New York
Sophie B. Langdon
Helen Langdon
Woodbury—Laredon, Jr
McDonald Announces Big Sale Date
Mr. W. W. McDonald the noted horse raiser says his large sale is set for Wednesday March 15 Watch for his advertisement in The Star and the big bills Also note a reminder to pay the electric light bill by February 10 to save a discount.
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Star
Health Lecture Tonight By Dr Freeman In Winchester
Dr Douglas I Freeman, expert on contagious diseases from the Virginia Board of Health, speaks at 8 30 PM in Handley Memorial Library Winchester on tuberculosis prevention and sanitary living. Hosted by Latane Anti Tuberculosis Association with Mrs H D Fuller leading local efforts. A bazaar and oyster supper follows on February 16 in Rouss hall where tickets admit supper, not admission.
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Douglas I. Freeman
Virginia Board of Health
Winchester
Handley Memorial Library
Freeman
Rouss Hall
Conductor Cline Dies of Diabetes
Abram Cline aged 52, a noted Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor, died yesterday at his Haletherpe home near Baltimore from diabetes. He was son of Michael Cline, survived by widow Elizabeth Jones of Baltimore and siblings David, Sarah, Ida Norwood, Pet Hagel, Daniel Huffman, Kate Macafee. He was connected to the Cline and Berry families in the Valley of Virginia. nephew Frank Cline was a traveling fertilizing company salesman with ties to the Valley.
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Abram Cline
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Haletherpe
Baltimore
Michael Cline
Rockingham County
Elizabeth Jones
David Cline
Sarah Cline
Ida Norwood
Pet Hagel
Daniel Huffman
Kate Macafee
Cline
Virginia
Prank Cline
Luther Pifer Weds Miss Branner in Relief County Home
Luther D. Pifer and Miss Cora Pearl Branner married at the home of Mr and Mrs George Branner near Relief in Stephens City Virginia. Rev C W Cassell officiated before relatives and friends as ice cream and cake were served. The couple will reside in Relief community.
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Stephens City
George Branner
Relief
Cora Pearl
Luther D. Pifer
C. W. Cassell
Pifer
D. E. Pifer
Luncheon Honors Miss Dorothy Gpin at Miss Anita Hack Home
Miss Anita Hack hosted a dainty luncheon yesterday afternoon at 1211 St Paul Street Baltimore in honor of her September cousin Miss Dorothy Gpin. The table featured tanduils and yellow shaded lights with 25 debutantes among the guests.
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Anita Hack
St.Paul —Atreat
Baltimore
iSebabante
Dorothy Gpin
For Sale Smith Premier Typewriter in Good Condition
Advertisement notes a Smith Premier typewriter for sale in good condition with application at Star office. It also offers a discount on electric light bills if paid by February 10.
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Smith Premier Typewriter
Star Office
Taft Demands Immediate Senate Vote on Canadian Reciprocity Pact
President Taft presses for an immediate Senate vote on the Canadian reciprocity agreement during the current session or an extra session if needed. Senators Crane and Carter conveyed the White House’s insistence to act, while opposition from Hey burn Bailey and progressive Republicans persists. The president favors enacting the reciprocity pact this session, with a tariff board debate contingent on a second move if an extra session occurs.
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House
Senate
Washington
Taft
Crane
Carter
Capitol
White House
Congress
Sherman
Smoot
Massachusetts
Montana
Tariff Board
Trackless Line Asks Franchises for Martinsburg Line
The Trackless Trolley Company of Maryland and West Virginia organized at Harpers Ferry plans to operate a new electric car system without rails. Incors consist of L. N. Downs A D Bowers H H Emmitt W L Montague and H L Kirby. Martinsburg is to be the first line seeking a franchise. Fresh Mackerel advertised at Orndorff McVicar's.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Harpers. Perry
L. N. Downs
New York
A.D. Bowers
Hagerstown
H. H. Emmitt
W. L. ‘Montague
Martinsburg
H. L. Kirby
Harpers Ferry
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Desperado
Twizser
Insane Asylum
Williamson
Chiy
City Hall
A. G. Weaver
B. P. Tyler
SWI
McDonald’s
Luther Pifer
Miss Branner
Orndorff
McVicar’s
Besar
Iptt
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