Winchester council reviews clean up week and street parking orders
The Winchester council discusses unsanitary conditions citywide and announces an official clean up week to urge residents to improve premises. They order jitneys off Piccadilly and buses to park on West Piccadilly, and consider fire hydrant expansion for better protection.
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Commie
Council of
Winchester
Glass
Dhveys
Piccadilly Street
Main
Market Street
West Piccadilly Street
Main and
Braddock Streets
Grove's Corner
Piccadilly Streets
Council
George Kern
A. Iifo
Abram’s
Council Committee On Rights
Northern Virginia Power Company
W. R. Talbot
Monmouth Street
CG. R. Anderson
Harris Addition
L. R. Dettra
Auction of land at Battletown Inn Berryville April 5 6
An advertisement announces a large land auction at the Battletown Inn in Berryville on Friday and Saturday April 5 and 6. Also listed are eye examinations without drugs and glasses made to order.
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Battletown Inn
Berryville
Armour Dale Watch: Big Auction Sale Notice
Watch for the date of the big auction sale of R H Henry Mand opposite Hand ley Schools. Public notice appears in the Armour Dale area with auction details and location.
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R. H.henry Mand
Handley Schools
Pay Your Poll Taxes to Vote on Road Bond Election
Citizens planning to vote in the November road bond election must have poll taxes paid by Saturday May 5. Voters in default for 1920 1921 or 1922 lose the right to vote until delinquent taxes are settled with the county or city treasurer on or before the deadline. The message stresses the importance of qualifying to vote on the state road bonds.
Newlin Wins In First Games Of Semi Final Round
The marble tournament semi finals opened with a tight clash among Haines Cochran Hoover Swanson and Newlin. Newlin led with three wins and tied Swanson for a fourth while Bland claimed two wins. Remaining semi final games are set for 3 40 this afternoon on the Court House plaza improvised circle. Prizes include Empire Theatre tickets for second and third places and $3 baseball equipment for the champion from Thomas E Kremer.
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Haines
Cochran
Hoover
Swanson
Newlin
Bland
Court House Plaza
L. M. Baker
Empire Theatre
Thomas E. Kremer
Williams Returns From Winston-Salem Visit
City Solicitor Philip Williams returned last night from Winston-Salem North Carolina where he spent the past week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Williams and their child and Mrs. Williams will visit her old home there for several days.
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Philip Williams
Winston-Salem
N. C
Confirmation of Priest Executed by Soviet Authorities
A dispatch from the official Bolshevik news organization reports the execution of Constantine Butehkavitch, vicar-general of the Roman Catholic Church in Russia, by Soviet authorities.
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Associated Press
London
Constantine Butehkavitch
Russia
Film Actress Weds Raymond McKee in New York
Raymond McKee and film star Marguerite Courtot married today at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York. The ceremony united two noted actors in a quiet wedding attended by friends.
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Associated Press
New York
Raymond McKee
Marguerite Courtot
Civic League Meeting Notice
The Civic League will meet Friday April 6 at 4 o clock at the house of Mrs Melvin Green. Those wishing to join are urged to attend.
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Civic League
Melvin Green
Reverses of a Bachelor at Braddock Street M E
A play titled Reverses of a Bachelor performs April 6 at 8 P M in Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School. Admission is 15 cents.
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Braddock St
Armour Dale The Big Sale
A large auction event is advertised for Saturday at 1 PM. Every lot will be sold that day, promising a chance to acquire many items and potentially more than expected. The notice emphasizes a full sale with no remaining lots.
Charges Immorality In Israelite Cult
Michigan Attorney General files formal charges against the Israelite House of David at Benton Harbor claiming a foundation of deceit immorality and fraud. The suit says the colony pretends to be a religious ecclesiastical corporation but seeks to enrich Benjamin Purnell and crown him king establishing a state within the state.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
House of David
Benton Harbor
Andrew B. Dougherty
Michigan
Benjamin Purnell
Order
Brother fatally hurt by automobile case held for grand jury
William R. Ulrich died after being struck by W. A. Jackson in Washington. Jackson was held for grand jury action after an inquest found probable homicide. Ulrich, 34, lived at 119 New York Avenue NW and was a brother of Mrs. B M Hargot of South Market Street.
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W. A. Jackson
Enth Street
Washington
William R. Ulrich
Jackson
Sibley’ Hospital
Ulrich
B. ‘D. Hargot
South Market Street
Standard Oil Company
Hargot
Ali‘ah
New York Avenue
Northwest
Nevitt
John B. Ulrich
Funeral Rites for Roy D. Grim Held at Family Home
Last rites for Roy D. Grim were conducted at the home of his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Clifford D Grim. The Rev Dr W H Woods officiated with Rev W M Depp assisting. The ceremony included readings of hymns and Dr Woods poem Not Yet. Elks Lodge 867 attended and pallbearers included Frank Quantz Wilton Strickler Howard Solenberger Delmar Robinson Arthur Robinson and Harry H Willis. The service concluded with committal at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Roy D. Grim
Clifford D. Grim
W. H. Woods
Presbyterian Church
W. M. Depp
Market Street
Friendship Fire Company Announces April Meeting
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company No. 1 set for Thursday evening April 5 at 8 o'clock. All members urged to attend. By order of Fred W. Forney Captain G R Haines Secretary.
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Friendship Fire Company No. 1
Fred. W. Forney
G. R. Haines
Auction of Seventy Five Lots Near Handley Schools
R M Henryland announces seventy five lots to be auctioned soon opposite Handley Schools. Local notices indicate sale action and location with emphasis on bidding event and nearby landmark.
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R. M. Henryland
Handley Schools
Bradley real estate sale near Handley Schools in Milford
The Bradley real estate near Handley Schools with two improved lots and six vacant parcels ranging from 50 by 110 feet to six acres will be sold on Saturday April 7 at 11 o clock. Investment potential cited in a growing city area. sale bill available for details.
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Bradley
Handley Schools
Dever Wins Chicago Mayoral Race in Historic Victory
Judge William B. Dever swept Chicago Mayoral race with 387,961 votes to Republican Arthur Leniler 284,213. Democrat gains extend to council with 12 of 20 aldermen, reducing Thompson machine influence. Kansas and Texas contests show Klan backed candidates winning and losing in multiple cities.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William B. Dever
Superior Court
William Halcompson
Dever
Arthur C. Leniler
William A. Cunnen
Morton PD. Hull
James R. Mann
Thompson
New Council
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Klu Klux
Pittsburgh
Fort Scott
Emporia
Kansas City
Wellington
Parkersburg
Firemen's Association to Plan Hagerstown Convention
Winchester members of the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association learn the executive committee will meet in Chambersburg next Sunday to set the date and arrange details for the annual convention in Hagerstown Maryland in June.
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Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
Winchester
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Big Hagerstown
West Triumphs Over East In National Scholastic Tournament
At the University of Chicago Springville Utah champion defeated Northampton Massachusetts 32 to 20 in the opening game of the second day of the national invitation inter scholastic basketball tournament.
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Associated Press
Chicago
University of Chicago
Springville
Utah
Northhampton
Mass
Free Building Lot Giveaway at Valley Pike Auction
A building lot giveaway is announced for next Saturday at 1 PM on the Valley Pike, featuring forty lots at the Big Auction. Attendees may receive free gifts and souvenirs, with a note to try Herrells.
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Valley Pike
Herrells
Frederick County Budget Provides 1923 24 School Funding Totals
Frederick County will spend 108 294 79 for public schools in 1923 24 with 55 140 allotted to teacher salaries across 70 schools. The budget covers new buildings 12 700 loans 21 500 travel and clerk costs our. Taxes include a five cent special levy for Stonewall district and district and county levy rates set for Gainesboro Stonewall Back Creek Opequon Shawnee.
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Frederick County
C. G. Crawford
County School Board
Y- Nec
Stonewall
Gainesboro
Back Creek
Opequon
Shawnee
Valie
Fritz Leiber to present Julius Caesar at Empire Theater
Empire Theater management reports strong reader support for Fritz Leiber to stage Julius Caesar on the 28th. The popular Shakespearean company preparations include sales starting two weeks ahead as Leiber tours west to San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle and Portland before bringing the show to Winchester.
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Empire Theater
Fritz Leiber
Empire Theatre
Leiber
Julius Caesar
Mr. Leiber
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Portland
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Winchester
Germans derail trains near Wesel to bottle up station
Irish methods copied by German agents led nine trains to be ditched without engineers from Pridderichsfeld unoccupied Germany under Wesel direction. The eighth train collided with the seventh on the Lippe bridge derailing 70 cars. Three suspects were arrested in connection with the plot.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pridderichsfeld
Germany
Wesel
Krefeld
Journal
Lippe Bridge
Forty seven thousand Welsh coal miners strike in Rhondda
Forty seven thousand miners in the Rhondda coal fields began a strike. No shifts were worked in the district and picketing was common. The action aimed to force about six thousand non union workers to join the miners federation, with surface men and stokers already organized.
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Associated Press
Cardiff
Wales
Rhondda
Miners’ Federation
Thirteen Dead in Essen Affray Raises Toll to Eighteen
Berlin reports say the Krupp plant shooting last Saturday raised the death toll to 18 with AH to be buried in Essen's common grave during the weekend. A 24 hour protest strike has just ended and Krupp works will close for the funeral. The firing left 43 wounded and many injured while trying to flee.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Krupp
Essen
Ruhr
Were Wedded A Methodist Parsonage
A quiet wedding at the Dock Street Methodist parsonage joined Miss Virgie Costello of Vaucluse and Mr. Julian Williams of Wilchester. The bride wore brown velour with matching hat and gloves. They will reside at El Williams' sister’s home near Winchester.
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Dock Street
Methodist Bee Church
Virgie Costello
Vaucluse
Julian Williams
Wilchester
Robert Costello
el Williams
Isaac
Winchester
Bank of Waco Robbery Staged by Carborne Bandits
In Joplin Missouri on April 4 a motor car chase began when two gunmen robbed the Bank of Waco near Joplin. They held up the cashier, took all visible cash, and fled in a car pursued in a bid to head them off.
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Associated Press
Joplin
Waco
Lost on Main Street near Piccadilly and Water
Lost notice for Lavaller with diamond setting missing Monday on Main Street between Piccadilly and Water. Liberal reward offered. Communicate with FL Wagner at 707 Denekla Building Philadelphia PA.
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Main St
Piccadilly
Lavaller
Wagner
Denekla Bldg
Philadelphia
Moordale Saturday Big Time At MOORDALE
Readers are invited to a big event at Moor dale two miles south of Winchester near Handley Schools on Valley Pike. The notice promotes a Saturday gathering with local interest and activity.
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Valley Pike
Winchester
Handley Schools
Moordale
Damage to Early Apple Buds From Freeze Reported Across Regions
Fruit growers assess bud damage after a cold snap, noting most loss in Stayman Winesaps and Black Twigs in low areas. Authorities say central buds show persistent bloom but not catastrophic fruit loss, with some regions reporting 12 to 60 percent damage in various orchards such as Consolidaed Orchard Company and Chert-Land Orchards.
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Waite
Cumberland
Imes
Gy Partis Orchard Company
Orchpany
Thomas
Gap
Sheriff Seizes Ku Klux Klan Headquarters in Atlanta
Fulton county sheriff and deputies took control of the Klan imperial palace in Atlanta under a judge ordered injunction. W. J. Simmons as imperial emperor was dispossessed while Imperial Wizard H. W. Evans and others face a hearing that afternoon.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
Imperial Palace
Knights of the
Ku Klux’ Klan
E. D. Thomas
W. J. Simmons
H. W. Evans
Simmons
Thomas
Sir
Thomas’ A. Ke
Pin A
Ae Inial
Kien
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Ate
R. M. Henry Land
Handley
WM. Kline
Optometrist
Empire
Armour
Armour Dale
Washington Hospital
Goodyear
Mid City
J. D. Lakethan
Opeqnon
Maryland
J. R. DuShane
Bolt
Ae Tae
W. Ae
Yeste
Ku Klux Klan
J. S. Dunn
Dallas
Tex
Louis Blaylock
East ST. Louis
Ill
Ralph Cook
Cook
Ku Klux
EAST
Connie Talmadge
Ku Klu
The
Klan
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