Cannot Pass Dyer lynching bill in current session
Washington Sept 6 The Dyer lynching bill cannot be passed this session due to opposition from Senate leaders. It would authorize federal intervention in lynching cases where state authorities fail to act, and extend federal court reach in crimes where victims are lynched. President Harding urged action in his message to Congress.
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Dyer
Sexelon
Congrana
Harding
Congress
Still Found At Meadow’s Home In Virginia Creek Area
Town police raided William Meadows’s home near Hap pM Creek and uncovered a large still with an estimated 100 gallons of rye mash. The cap had been hidden in a nearby tree. Meadows denied any manufacturing and claimed the mash was for personal use.
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William Meadows
Meadows
Salem water worker digs grave for self and wife
W. Willis, longtime Salem city water pumper, declares he has dug his own grave for himself and his wife, prompting discussion of his plans amid reports of a planned vacation before he dies.
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International
W mM
W. Va
Sept
Hienow W. Willis
Salem
Veteran Pumper Claims Vacation By Death In Odd Fellows Cemetery
A city worker with 22 years service told a supplier he would take his vacation after death. He pointed to a cemetery hill and said, I take my vacation when I die. The man dug two graves, lined them with cement, and filled them with earth. removal would take only a short time when needed.
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Odd Fellows
Willa
Amnesia Charged Over Two Wives Case in Detroit
DETROIT September 6 Barnard Raymond aged 46 laments his bigamy after marrying Mamie Heikkile, 24, during a heat inspired episode while his first wife awaits release on charges. He cites amnesia and summer madness as the cause.
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International News
Detroit
Bis
Barnard Raymond
Mamie Helkkire
Board of Health
Raymond
Miss Heikkile
Sharpsburg Elects Rohr Over Blackford in Town Vote
Sharpsburg voters chose Josiah Rohr as burgess defeating incumbent William Blackford by 21 votes. Allan Fottenberger won assistant burgess, while George Snavely Joseph Snavely George Mongen Webb McGraw and W C Cox were elected commissioners over a slate of challengers.
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William Blackford
Burgess
Josiah Rohr
Allan Polfenberger
H. G. Hoyer
George Snavely
Joseph Snavely
George Mongen
Webb McGraw
W. C. Cox
Messrs
Thomas
Smith
Houser
Wyand
Allan Fottenberger
B. G Boyar
Gen. Snavely
George Mongan
Hebb
Real Estate Sold Here Yesterday in Washington County
Real estate totaling over $14 000 was sold yesterday afternoon at public outcry before the Court House. Transactions included a brick house on East North street near Mulberry street sold for 5050 dollars to R S Wellame, a park property to Jacob Fistler for 450 dollars, and multiple lots and farms including 12 acres at Brains for 3410 dollars and a North Mulberry Street house to Garland Groh for 1050 dollars.
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Court House
Joseph Murdock Seut
J. J. Punk
Anna L. Behindle
East North Street
Mulberry Street
Weliame
Joe W. Highenbrode
P Funkstown Athletic
North Mulberry Street
Garland Groh
Scott McC Kinne
Cheweville
G. PB. Spessard
Pretty Widow Held on Moonshine Charge in Martinsburg
Mrs Mary Shafer a young widow living near City Hall was jailed after a raid found her pouring moonshine liquor from a large container into half pint bottles. The arrest, linked to others, follows guards surrounding her home and a forthcoming hearing tomorrow. The widow is the widow of Guy Shaffer who died in World War I when the ship Cyclopa disappeared.
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W. Va
Mary Shafer
Big
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Bhaffer
Quardfon
Guy Shaffer
United States
Cyclopa
Rheumatism Demand At Local Drug Stores
Weather conditions boost rheumatism cases as Aughinbaugh and Hnetsley Drug Stores report a large demand for Rheuma. The remedy is sold with a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
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Fort Powder Co
Boston
Masa
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