Virginia Veterans Meet in Charlottesville to Unveil Jackson Statue
The thirty fourth annual Confederate Veterans grand camp session opens in Charlottesville Va with delegations from 130 camps. a bronze statue of Gen Stonewall Jackson by Pauline McIntire will be unveiled on day two amid welcomes by local officials and veteran leaders. The Virginia division of U C V and Sons of Confederate Veterans also hold meetings in Jefferson theater.
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Washington
Charlottesville
Grand Camp, Confederate Veterans
Department of Virginia
Charles Keck
Stonéwall’ Eckson
Paul Ne McIntire
Virginia Department
Virginia Division
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Teah
Jefferson Theater
Channing M. Bolton
Albert Lefevre
Corcoran
University of Virginia
Vernon T.anson
Norfolk
Virginia
Old Virginia
Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Henry W. Battle
HR. T. W. Duke
Sons of Veterans
Battle
Sons of Confederate Veterans of the South
Cullen A. Battle
Army of Northern
Albert 5S. Golling
Albemarle Bar
Maj
Bartlett Bolling
Mosby
William ON. Thornton
Universl of Virginia
W. Roy Mason
Christ Church
J. M. Mullen
T. S. Wast
Bellvue
R. M. Colvin
Rrisonburg
Eat Less and Take Salts for Kidneys Advertisement
An old health ad urges Americans to eat less and use four ounces of Rad Salts daily to cleanse kidneys. It claims our rich food causes uric acid buildup, leading to kidney, bladder, and general health issues. The remedy, Jad Salts, is described as inexpensive, effervescent, and made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, to flush and stimulate kidneys and reduce urinary irritation.
Kissing Game party links two deaths in Baltimore
At a Curtis Bay home a shooting at a party during a so called kissing game left John Alten 67 and Robert Reed 36 dead. William H. Thompson 38 of Lynchburg Va is jailed on murder charges after being identified by Reed before he died. Thompson claimed self defense saying others attacked him outside the Alten home. Reed died hours later at South Baltimore General Hospital.
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Laltimore
John Alten
Curtis Bay
Robert Reed
William H. Thompson
Lynchburg
Southern
Reed
Thompson
Allen
South
Baltimore General Hospital
Hershey All
Lille Brannon
Smarl
Washington Post
Baltimore
Martia D. Lyon
Goucher
Samuel Smith
William J. Flannery
Pikesville
Smith
Maryland General Hospital
Wilson J. Lyon
Glen Ridge
N. J
H. Courtenay Jenifer
Baltimore County
William T. Coleman
Miss Lyon
Barranger
Harranger
Jenifer
Towson
Duncan
Estranged Wife Inherits Large Estate After Husband's Death
Winchester October 18 widow Nina Brown Gore inherits a major portion of Walter T. Gore estate, estimated at 75 000 to 90 000 dollars, under his will admitted to probate. Residential property goes to her outright and income from 6 000 dollars remains hers while she remains widow. The rest is divided equally with Gore's sister Mrs. J A Burns of Nowata Oklahoma.
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Winchester
Norking
Walter T. Gore
Nina Brown Gore
Mr. Ore
J. A. Burns
Nowata, Okla
Bristol invites Marshal Foch to visit on return from Nashville
An invitation for Marshal Foch to visit Bristol on his return from the Thirtieth division reunion in Nashville in November was extended through the French Ambassador at Washington.
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Bristol
Tenn
Marshal Foch
Nashville
Washington
Rev Carl Lauterbach Dies at 71 in Wilkinsburg
Lonaconing Md Oct 18 The Rev Carl Lauterbach 71 died in Wilkinsburg Pa after a fifty year ministry in the Lutheran church serving Lonaconing Johnburg Ridgely and other charges He retired four years ago due to failing health Clarified details show a long clerical career ending in retirement due to ill health
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Lonaconing
Carl Lauterbach
Wilkinsburg
Lutheran Church
Johnburg
Ridgely
IN. C
Odd Fellows Parade Plans In Alexandria Virginia
The Northern Virginia Odd Fellows announce a 3 PM parade in Alexandria with 300 candidates to receive degrees at 7 PM in the Opera House. Notables include Gov Westmoreland Davis and U S Sen Claude Swanson. A reception will follow at Potomac Lodge.
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Washington Post Ruehau
N. Patrick St
Alexandria
Northern Virginia Odd Fellows’ Association
Virginia
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows
North Columbus Street
John Lee Allison
Odd Fellows
Association
Opera House
Falls Church Lodge
Sarapta Lodge
Potomac Lodge
Ieandria
Edgar Carpenter
E. W. Mellichampe
Pohick Church
John Lee
Odd Fell
Columbus Street
Columbus
Oronoco Street
Oronoco
Washington
Cameron
Royal
King
Alfred
Queen
Odd Fellows Hall
Cameron Street
Masters Hill Montague
Rosas Southward
Richmond
W. D
H. H. Barto
Staunton
T. Willey Davis
M. B. Ferguson
L. H. Drew
Maj
B. L. Creasey
Roanoke
L., Mason
Lynchburg
Col
Charles Polig
Capture of McDonald brothers in Hunting Creek raid
After a police raid on the Hunting Creek home of James McDonald, Alexandria officers seized a 15 gallon still an oil stove and mash. In a preliminary hearing Justice Snow ordered James and George McDonald held for grand jury action. Both brothers denied ownership of the equipment.
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Miett
Justice Snow
James
George McDonald
Alexandria
James McDonald
Hunting Creek
Joint School Inquiry Seeks City Education Reform
A District of Columbia joint committee hears proposals to relocate night classes to the first floor to reduce costs, and to appoint a public school architect to supervise school construction. The panel urges quicker budgets, higher teacher salaries, and a nationwide cooperative approach to end education delays.
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Ballou
Congress
J Board of Education
Ballou Appeals to Mothers for School Support
Dr. Frank Ballou, DC superintendent, urged confidence in school authorities at a District of Columbia Congress of Mothers and PTA meeting at New Bobbitt Hotel. He described plans for future sixteen room buildings and possible use of assembly rooms as gymnasiums, with leaders outlining season goals and committees reporting on social hygiene, playgrounds, and membership. A motion backed supporting school officials in resisting child collections, and another urged children to obey authorities and resist fraternities in schooling.
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Ballou
Washington
Senator Capper
Focht
House District Committee
Senate District Committee
Senator Gapper
Kansas
Congress
Senate
House
Focht Lastevening
District of Columbia
Fecht
King
Capper
Representative Walters
Pennsylvania
Afr. Walters
Millspaugh
Missouri
Woodruff
Michigan
Keller
Minnesota
Woods
Virginia
Blanton
Texas
Hammer
North Carolina
Frank Ballou
District of Columbia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association
New Bobbitt Hotel
Giles Beott Rafter
I. J. Sanders
Jerry South
L. D. Smoot
Better Schools and Roads Banner Southwest West Virginia
The coal counties Logan McDowell Boone Wyoming Mingo in southwest West Virginia push a slogan of better roads, better schools and higher culture. Capt George M Ford state superintendent highlights improved teaching staff with normal training and summer schooling. Wyoming lags on roads and rail, but Mingo and Logan advance with road programs and modern consolidated schools. New rail lines, a Logan hospital plan, and rising county property values mark regional development as Boone leads in valuation gains.
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Charleston
W. Va
Associated Press
West Virginia
Logan
McDowell
Boone
Wyoming
Mingo
Wayfrarer
George M. Ford
Southwest
Ford
Wyoming County
Jogan
McDowell County
Batter
Ita Free
Welch
American Legion
Legion
West Virntale
West Virginia National Guard
Logan County
Houston G. Young
Norfolk and Western
Mingo County
Virginian Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Huntington
Henry D. Hatfield
Walter 9. Hallanan
Boone County
Halianna
No Name Wins At Culpeper Fair
Culpeper Virginia opening day crowds fill the fairgrounds as cattle poultry and horse exhibits draw strong attendance. Special to The Washington Post observers note record gate receipts and excellent weather. The event features a midway with 500 workers and strong reports from horticultural and domestic exhibits. No Name wins the one mile horse race with E Jones and other races crown separate victors among county entries.
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Washington Pont. Culpeper
Culpeper and
Adjoining Counties Fair Association
Old Fair Grounds
Orange and Son County
E. Jones
Accond
Skeletons Baffle Police In Isle of Wight Discovery
A woman and what appears to be an 11 year old child skeleton were found buried at Craig lodge near St. Lawrence Isle of Wight with stones atop. An amateur clairvoyant led the search after a gardener reported bones of a child. Doctors say the bones are about 20 years old and police investigate a possible missing son from that period.
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Covery
Isle of Wight
Special Cable Dispatch
London
Craig's Lodge
St. Lawrence
Wight
Hugh Pollock
Cappell
Craig Lodge
English women ride fearless to hounds in Britain
Special Cable Dispatch reports that English women now dominate fox hunting, with Mrs. T. H. R. Hughes completing 20 years with Nouadd fawr hounds and other leading ladies like Mrs. Fernie, Miss Fairhurst, Lady Masham, and Lady Beaufort holding masterships or notable packs across England and Ireland.
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London
England
Dianas
T. H. R. Hughes
Nouaddfawr
Faber
Miss Fairhurst
Lady Masham
Miss Guest
Templecomb
Willie Hall
Dublin
Lady Beaufort
Pikawilliam
Lady Bathurst
Orkney
New York Herald
Old Time Telegraphers Gather for 38th National Reunion
Richmond hosts the Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association for its thirty-eighth annual reunion with several hundred members from across the United States. Gov Westmoreland Davis and Mayor George Ainslie welcomed delegates. Thomas D. Lockwood of Boston gave a response noting long-cherished hopes in visiting Richmond. Officers elected include KB Sunny president and H C Baker et al as vice presidents, with Chicago chosen as 1922 meeting site. A cadet from John Marshall High School sounded taps for the names of former leaders George Stevens and C W Bradley.
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Richmond
Associated Press
Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association
United States
Westmoreland Davis
George Ainslie
Thomas D. Lockwood
Boston
Mass
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Confederacy
F. T. McFaden
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas E. Fleming
New York
KB. Sunny
Chicago
H. C. Baker
Herbert Brown
BH. W. Collins
A. W. Floursley
Charles E. Sledd
F. J. Schar«zer
John Marshall High School
George W. Stevens
C. W.W. Bradley
Ritchie Praises Democratic Platform At Prince Georges Meeting
Governor Albert C. Ritchie addressed over 500 Prince Georges County Democrats in Upper Marlboro as he campaigned for William Gordy for State comptroller. He urged reorganizing state departments for efficiency and backed increased Baltimore representation in the General Assembly.
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Upper Marlboro
Prince Georges County
Albert C. Ritchie
William 9. Gordy
State Comptrollar
Ritchie
Baltimore
General Assembly
Joseph C. Mattingly
Oxon Hill
Robert BE. Les
Sncident
Comminston
Paris Race Day Fashions Spark Cold Chain Craze
At Longchamp a sudden October heat wave left fashionable women chilled as featherweight crepe de chine gowns and sheer black lace failed to shield arms and backs. A new trend the “slave chain” armband of cut steel linked from shoulder to elbow appeared, driving demand for fur trims and lambswool coatings as bettors crossed 8,090,000 francs. Notables including Lady Ribbesdale and Mrs Patterson witnessed the spectacle while Americans dominated wagering chatter.
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Longchamps
Womey
Paris
United States
Lady Ribbesdale
J. Hamilton Lewig
Robert Patterson
Curlabad
Lady Lowther
Miss Bright
Philadelphia
Alexander Laughlin
Princess Spottiswood Aakin
J. Low Harriman
Pat Tiffany
Harriet Lowden
Aggid Jayne Hill
Creighton Webb
Maeshd
Warren Hamilton
William Nelson Cromwell
Watch Halts Thiefs at Hancock Store Robbery
A store robbery at Hugh Motor Company in Hancock was foiled when a constable Charles Barnhart, alerted by a watch in his vest pocket, halted the robbers with a flashlight and fire, as the bullet glanced off his coat. The watch had a family history, linked to a brother killed six years earlier.
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Washington Post
Hageratown
Hugh Motor Company
Hancock
Charles Barnhart
Barntaert
Barnhart
Arthur
Fatal crash claims Gen Metts in Wilmington streetcar collision
Gen. James I. Metts of the North Carolina division United Confederate Veterans died after a Saturday night automobile crash with a streetcar. He suffered head lacerations and a fractured skull, remained unconscious most of the time, and passed away at 11:30 this morning. He is noted as the father of Adjt. Gen. J. Van B. Metts. In New York, Marshal Foch confirmed as honorary chairman of Belleau rebuild committee via cable from Walter Berry of the American Chamber of Commerce in Paris.
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Wilmington
James I. Metts
North Carolina Division United
Confederatea Veterans
Metts
Adjt
J. van B. Metts
New York
Marshal Foch
France
Belleau
United States
Walter Berry
American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
General Coe Inspects Artillerymen in Richmond
Richmond Va Oct 18 Maj Gen Coe chief of artillery this afternoon inspected the Fifty first coast artillery marching from Camp Jackson to Camp Eustis Va. The command is in full marching order and its equipment is being hauled in motor trucks to Camp Eustis.
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Richmond
Coe
Camp Jackson, & C
Camp Eustis
Weak Blood and Growing Children Need Iron Support
The ad explains that rapid growth weakens children and drains red blood cells. It promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as the iron-rich tonic to enrich blood, restore strength, and boost appetite, available in liquid or tablet form, with the product name on every package.
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Gude
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DR. Battle
Dr. Tattle
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Jefferson
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Petersburg
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W. A. Compton
Front Royal
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T. D. Coghill
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St. Paul's
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O'Brien
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Helen Norris Cummings
Beard
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Washington-Virginia
Traffic and Transportation Bureau
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Rosemont
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Joint School Inquiry
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