Trainmen Strike Withdraws From Norfolk and Western
Roanoke April 2 Officials of the brotherhood of trainmen announced they would withdraw from service on the Norfolk and Western Railway at 4 PM citing unsafe road conditions after the clerks strike. They warned passenger and freight traffic would be tied up by nightfall while mail trains would run. Local locomotive firemen and enginemen would not work on trains crewed by strike breakers.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
The
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Norfolk and Western Railway
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Strike Illegal, Says Lee Aboard Norfolk and Western
Cleveland Ohio April 2 The threatened strike of Norfolk and Western trainmen is ruled illegal by W G Lee president of the brotherhood He telegrams J D Smith Roanoke and General Manager Jinks that the strike will be opposed and upheld by constitutional methods under the current contract
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Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of Railway
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood
J.D. Smith
Roanoke
Jinks
Norfolk
Men Strike Hits Norfolk and Western Terminal in Portsmouth
Eighteen hundred shopmen at the Portsmouth Ohio terminal walked out in sympathy with 150 clerks already out. The striking group includes repairers machinists electricians blacksmiths pipe fitters sheet metal workers and laborers.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Norfolk and Western Railway
Non-strikers forced out in Norfolk and Western strike
About 250 workers in Hagerstown Maryland affected by the Norfolk and Western Railway strike. Engineers firemen conductors and brakemen are unable to work though not on strike due to actions by maintenance of way department union officials say.
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Hagerstown
Norfolk and Western Railway
Rebels Attack U S Officials Near Mexico City
Lieut. Col. Robert F. Campbell the U S military attaché in Mexico City his wife and an American doctor Paine were attacked by rebels near Mexico City. The group escaped with quick action after rebels wrecked the train and blew tracks. The women hid in woods until the danger passed.
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Washington
Robert F. Campbell
United States
Mexico City
Paine
State Department
Campbell
Refuses to Alter Testimony in Fletcher Case
Captain I C Leng, ex aide on Admiral Sims staff in London, refused to modify his prior testimony alleging Rear Admiral William Fletcher ignored Sims directives to set a safer convoy doctrine. The cross examination occurred as the naval board probes Fletcher’s Brest command removal. Leng noted that a general convoy doctrine for destroyers was set at Queenstown as early as May 1917.
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Associated Press
Washington
I. C. Leng
Sims
London
William B. Fletcher
Captain Long
Fletcher
Naval Board
Brest
Long
Queenstown
Country Studio Ad Solicits Mail Order Film
A brief classified item invites readers to mail for a film with 25 cents. It lists Elmer Melester at R F D 3 Box 42 Winchester Virginia as the contact address. The note reflects a vintage mail order style from a local newspaper page.
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Elmer Melester
Winchester
Clarke County Men Walk Out Halting Railway Traffic
A strike by Clarke County railway workers including trackmen clerks and other employes halted traffic on the Shenandoah Valley division of the Norfolk and Western Railway with only station agents and telegraphers still on duty. Freight service dwindled and none were expected to operate by evening unless the strike ended.
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The
Star
Boyce
Vas
Clarke County
Shenandoah Valley
Norfolk and Western Railway
Uniti
Railroad wage talks reach President Wilson for third time
Anil Controversy Up 10 President Anil Controversy Up 10 President reports that railroad wage demands for a general increase were presented to President Wilson for a third time. B M Jewell, chair of the railroad committee, lamented failure to secure beneficial results from the conferences and noted a deadlock after railroad executives withdrew from the talks.
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Anil
Associated Fresc
Wilson
B. M. Jewell
Labor Party
Gate safety averts collision at Millwood Pike crossing
An eye witness reports a near disaster when a motor truck approached the Millwood Pike crossing as B and O trains were dead heading. The watchman using the gates halted the truck just before the engine and caboose passed. The driver’s lack of lights was blamed, and a council resolution protested removing the gates as the State Corporation Commission considers the case.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Millwood
State Corporation Commission
Millwood Pike Crossing
H. Hable
Common Council
Gladys George to wed Philip Williams in Winston-Salem
Miss Gladys George daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Arthur George of Winston Salem North Carolina will marry Mr Philip Williams of Winchester next Tuesday evening April 6 at Centenary Methodist Church in Winston Salem Williams brother R B Gray Williams will be best man with attending relatives Mrs Richard E Griffith and Miss Susan Reil Williams. Williams sisters Mrs Griffith and Miss Williams will sing during the ceremony.
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Gladys George
Henry Arthur George
Winston-Salem
N. c
Philip Williams
Winchester
Centenary Methodist
Williams
RB. Gray Williams
Richard E. Griffith
Susan Reil. Williams
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Tonight
Regular meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company is set for 8 o clock this evening. Russell Potts serves as secretary.
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Sarah Zane Fire. CO
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Itah
Russell Potts
Sec
For Sale One New Essex Touring Car
Used under a dealer listing by Bromley’s Garage. Remnants at Brill and Ritter’s indicate ongoing sale details for the Essex touring car.
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Bromley’s
Brill and Ritter's
Strikers Agree to Arbitration at Stock Yards
Chicago April 2 nine hundred striking stock yard employes returned to work under an agreement to arbitrate wage differences with the union stock yards and transit company. Livestock deliveries resumed and over 7000 packing house workers who were out since the strike returned to duty under arbitration by Federal Judge Samuel.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Samuel
Senator Lupton's Home Robbed in Stewart Street Break-in
Thief or thieves entered the residence of former State Senator Lucien Lupton on Stewart Street, stealing whiskey wine canned goods and other items. Chief Doran recovered part of the liquor after being alerted by Mr William Grim who saw intruders leaving with goods. Entry came via a lattice removal and a porch window leading to the cellar with access to the upper floors.
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Lucien Lupton
Stewart Street
Garret
Police Doran
Lupton
Washington
Winchester audience cheers for As You Was amateur show
Requests flow from nearby towns and Winchester as the American Legion seeks to repeat the musical comedy As You Was. hailed as the best amateur show yet in Winchester, its success credited to Thomas Burley author of the piece. Legion thanks Winchester and asks continued support. Lost one Hartford tire 32x4 on rim H tread reward Mrs T K Relly 310 W Cecil St
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Winchester
American Legion
Thomas Burley
Burley
T.K. Relly
W. Cecil St
Painting and Papering Services on Water Street
N. D. W.WIII offers painting, paper hanging, and floor finishing in all grades with prompt work. Located on Water Street, contact 138-W by phone.
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Water St
Seed Oats Boost From Winchester Seed Co Inc
Seed oats headline notes a bumper crop and other pedigreed high grade seed oats offered by Winchester Seed Co Inc.
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Winchester. Seed Co. Inc
Boy Scout Seeks Old Paper For Disposal
Requesting communities to notify a local Boy Scout who will dispose of accumulated paper. The appeal invites residents to inform the scout about any old paper they wish to discard.
Switchmen Demand A Dollar An Hour In Chicago Strike
About eleven hundred switchmen and switch tenders in the Chicago terminal of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad walked out to press for a wage increase from 52 cents to $1 an hour and to protest the discharge of a yard master A E Whitney vice president of the brotherhood of railway trainmen called the strike illegal and an attempt to discredit the national organization.
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Chicago
Uleven
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
A. E. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Population rise in Wilkesbarre reaches 73 828
Census Bureau reports Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania population at 73 828 in 1920, up 6 723 from 1910, a 10 percent gain. It notes the city, state, and year in a brief census update.
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Wilkesbarre
The
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Firemen From Two Towns Battle Berryville Ice House Fire
A blaze at Mr. John Gaunt's residence near Berryville destroyed an ice house and meat house, burning 1000 pounds of bacon and causing about 1000 dollars in losses. The Friendship Fire Company from Winchester and Berryville Fire Department joined efforts, saving the main house from destruction.
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John. Gaunt
Berryville
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester
Car of scale for delivery at Winchester Orchard Supply Co
An advertisement for a delivery scale car from Winchester Orchard Supply Co located at 301 North Market Street. Contact phone number 313 appears in the listing.
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Winchester Orchard Supply CO
Market ST
Schedule Of Physicians Fees Adopted By Local Medical Society
The Licence and Frederick County Medical Society adopts minimum fees effective April 1 1920. City visits office 1 day 2 night 4 obstetrical minimum 25. Country visits 2 first mile 1 each addl mile half more for night visits. Consultations 5 city 5 country plus mileage. Also notices sale of three Harris addition lots by Mrs B P Browning to raise funds for building replacement. 31-tpitf.
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Frederick County Medical Society
Labor Wanted on Western Railroad Job Board
Help wanted advertisement seeks steady, daily laborers at the Western Railroad in Chester Virginia. Pays per day, with full-time steady employment available and immediate openings.
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Waster & Western Railroad
Chester
Chapman Auto Sales Ford Car Models and Prices
Local dealer Chapman’s Auto Sales advertises Ford model cars with price range from 275 to 500 dollars. The listing emphasizes available models and suggests immediate purchase options for buyers seeking affordable transport.
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Chapman
Farmers Seek Top Rates as Midglings Fall
Keckley and Shryock promote a cay crop pricing message urging farmers to secure ton prices now before scarcity grows.
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Keckley & Shryock
Secretary for Home Affairs Named Chief Secretary for Ireland
Sir Hamar Gwood has been appointed chief secretary for Ireland, succeeding Ian MacPherson who resigned yesterday. MacPherson had only recently been appointed to the post.
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Ae If
Hamar Gwood
Home Affairs
Ireland
Sir Hamar
Ian MacPherson
Army shoe bill to be a big one
Major J. J. R. Hannay of the quartermaster corps told the House military affairs committee that next year's army shoe bill will reach 5 500 000 at current prices. He said bids rise with every advertisement and estimated 715 000 pairs will be used at an average cost of 7 50 a pair.
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Washington
J. J. R. Hannay
Quartermaster Corps
House Military Affairs Committee
Naval Hearings Postponed Await Testimony by Flag Officers
Hearings before the Senate committee probing Navy wartime conduct were postponed to Tuesday. Rear Admiral Rodman will testify, followed by Admiral Wilson. Other witnesses include Admiral Benson, Rear Admiral Niblack, Rear Admiral Badger, and Rear Admiral McKean. Secretary Daniels spoke on the case.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Rodman
Pacific
Wilson
Atlantic
Benson
Naval Operations
The
Shipping Board
Nidlack
Naval Intelligence
Badger
Navy Geneal Board
McKean
Acreage Near Winchester with 7 Room House and Outbuildings
Real estate note offers 125 acres of cleared land five miles from Winchester. Property includes a 7 room dwelling a barn and abundant outbuildings with spring water. Attractive price and early possession offered by GOOD & CO. 2-1p-31).
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Winchester
Good & CO
Farm for Sale Near Mount Williams with House and Barn
50 acre farm offered for 1200 dollars. Property includes a house and barn, near Mount Williams. Possession available immediately. List by M. Lynch, attorney.
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Mount Williams
M. Lynch
Reopening of Penna Railroad Office in Cumberland Valley Division
Effective Sunday April 4 1920 the freight and ticket office will be divided and formed as offices of Cumberland Valley Division Pennsylvania Railroad Mr M B Snake to act as agent with departure of train No Faery 1.
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Faery
Connolida
Cumberland Valley Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
M. B. Snake
Power company to raise rates ten percent in valley
Telegram from Richmond reports the Northern Virginia Power Company may raise power service rates by ten percent in Winchester Strasburg Berryville Front Royal and nearby areas. Official notes the increase may apply to lighting and domestic service though small domestic users under 1.50 monthly would not be charged and high users would see only a small rise.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Strasburg
Berrysville
Front Royal
Easter cake sale and fire company meeting notice
The Gleaners of the Presbyterian Church plan a cake sale at Solenberger’s on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rouse Fire Company and Charley Rouse Wire Company members are urged to attend the 8 o’clock Friday evening meeting with important committees reporting and a social program.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J. . Solenberger
Rouss Fire Company
Charley Rouse Wire Company
C.D. Brown
Northwest Pike Free Toll Road Opens After Long Pay Era
The two tollgates on the Northwest Pike, west of Winchester and at Back, stopped collecting yesterday as traffic began using the highway without tolls for the first time in about fifty years. The turnpike has been taken over by a state highway commissioner under an agreement to transfer control. Commissioner Cobenaal has about 25 in funds for road improvements, with work to start once funding and equipment are in place. Flowers at The Flower Shop promote sales of potted plants and bouquets. A roof painting job is wanted at 608 S. Market St.
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Chester
Trafic
Highway Commissioner
Cobenaal
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Cials
Ellegal
Lee
Tote Associated Press
Woods
Country Studio
Averts
MR. Williams
Carolina
Senator Lupton
the Associated Press
Harris Addition
B. P. Browning
Labor
Daniels
Mrl Ment
Penna. R. R
Corporation “Coon
Cies
Herrell
Northwest Pike
S. Market St
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