Britain faces coal strike collapse as Lloyd George fails to mediate
Premier Lloyd George announced a complete break in negotiations with the miners over wages and nationalization. Miners refuse to resume pump work until a national wage system and profits pool are accepted, prompting railway and transport workers to back the miners. Naval units were ordered to readiness in response to the industrial crisis.
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London
Ers
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Nnblack
Miners’ Federation
Een
Miners’ Union
Transport
Workers” Federation
National Union
Ireland
Confession of Roy Harris in Elwell murder case
Buffalo police scrutinized Roy Harris alias G E Been confession to the Elwell murder. He places the shooting shortly after 3 am and says Bill Dunkin used a small revolver. Harris sets the date June 12 though the crime occurred June 11 and adds many pre crime details suggesting knowledge of the case. He denies seeing Dunkin or the woman involved.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Roy Harris
G. E
Joseph E. Elwell
New York
Buffalo Police
F Ther
Harris
Elwell
Bill Dunkin
Finail
Mut
Pal
Dunakin
Pneumonia Fatal to Mr Wisecarver
Oliver Love Wisecarver of Winchester died at his National avenue home at 6 30 p m after a brief illness from double pneumonia. He had worked sixteen years at the Virginia Woolen Mills and recently with Berkeley Woolen Company at Martinsburg. Survived by wife and four children, several brothers and sisters, and a United Brethren Church member. Funeral Saturday at two with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Oliver Love Wisecarver
Virginia Woolen Mills
National Avenue
Wisecarver
Berkeley Woolen Company
Martinsburg
Genetta
Isaac ‘Wisecarver
Don
Mauc Grubb
Oliver
Elsie
Mary
Genetta Wisecarver
William Wisecarver
Lebanon Church
Charles
Walter and
Maurice Wisecarver
Berryville
Leo and
George Wisecarver
Kernstown
Carl Wisecarver
Winchester
Hunter Barley
Stephens City
Wthel Wisecarver
Virginia Wooler Mills
United Brethren Church of
George W. Stove
Mount’ Hébton Cemetery
Disorder Hits Cow Gembeath Scotland After Night Clash
In Cow Gembeath Scotland a disturbance broke out last night with a shop window smashed and goods looted. Police used clubs to disperse the crowd and a Dunfermline central news despatch notes the incident. Railway workers back miners in strike support vote and plan immediate steps with the transport workers organization.
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Scotland
ICON
Cow Gembeath
Dunfermine
Pailway
London
National Union of Railway Men
Railway Men's Union
Transport Workers’ Organization
Two Charged With A Murder In Martinsburg
Mrs Elsie Murray 36 and William A Murray husband of the widow died March 16 in Martinsburg W Va authorities say. Both denied knowledge. They were held for a preliminary inquiry. State suspects an improper relationship and that strychnine was used. Bowman and Murray operatives in Oakland Mills near Sykesville.
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Martinsburg
W'va
Elsie Murray
William A. Murray
Murray House
Ees
Sykesville
BoWman
Murray
Murtine
Baltimore
Mill
Inster
W. Va
Reynolds & Co Repair Shop Opens at Winchester Garage
Announcement for Reynolds & Co opening a first class repair shop in Winchester Garage soliciting patronage. Includes promotional text and references to Conner’s Bargain Store at 11 West Water Street with a sale on fine grade socks offering 8 pairs for 26 cents Friday and Saturday.
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PF. M. ‘Reynolds & Co
Winchester Garage
Conneb’s Bargain Store
West Water St
Rehearsal Note for American Legion Players Tonight
American Legion Players rehearse tonight at 8 p.m. Please be present. 1p
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American Legion
Private sale at 216 E Water St listing household goods
Personal property offered includes an electric washing machine kitchen cabinet parlor suit range double heating coal stove two oil stoves a lion bedstead and other items. Rummage sale planned later to collect discarded furniture clothing and bric a brac for charity. Also for sale turquoise blue satin evening dress size 32.
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Water St
BE. Grove
Care Star Office
Franceska Kaspar Lawson Sings at Morgan Memorial Fund
Opera soprano Franceska Kaspar Lawson headlines a 3 p.m. April 7 benefit at the Empire Theater under the Morgan Memorial Fund auspices. Tickets are 35 cents with two cents donated to schools.
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Franceska Kaspar Lawson
Morgan Memorial Fund
Op. AR
Empire Theater
Illness Deepens for Fred Kremer in City Hospital
Fred Kremer, once a prominent attorney in this city, remains unconscious after a serious illness that followed an influenza attack two years ago. Doctors report a prior operation did not improve his condition as family and friends in Winchester await updates with concern.
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Peat
Promi
Reiy Il
Miles
Important Meeting Of Friendship Fire Co No 1
Fire company calls an important meeting tonight at an unspecified hour urging every member to attend. Secretary G R Ames issues the notice.
Fire destroys home near Gore in county
A fire of unknown origin Tuesday completely wiped out the residence of Suggett near Gore in the county. The occupant, employed by the Car Lumber Company, was away. his wife could not save the furniture as a kitchen cabinet heaved at the doorway. Only personal effects remained.
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Suggett
Gore
Eee 3S
CarLumber Company
Polly with a Past thrills Empire patrons this weekend
See Ina Claire in The French siren and a vampire tale. The revue promises a big treat for those who catch Polly in the role this Friday or Saturday matinees and Saturday night at the Empire.
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Polly
the Empire
For Sale Homes on National Ave with several terms
Several desirable homes on National Ave with modern improvements or without. Prices right and terms easy. Also a 50 by 160 lot. G Casper Fries at 378 National Avenue. May 1, 5.
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National Ave
G. Casper Fries
National Avenue
Optical notice from Waynesboro optician in Winchester
Optical notice announces optician from Waynesboro Virginia will be at Hotel Evans Parlor Winchester April 3 to 9 from 8 am to 5 pm for examinations by modern methods without drugs and special lenses ground to correct visual defects and ocular strain. mentions rewards for lost pocketbook and sale of a white drop-head sewing machine at Showalter and Groves Drug Store.
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Waynesboro
Winchester
Hotel Evans Parlor
Showalter & Groves’ Drug Store
Constance Binney and Crane Wilbur at the Empire
Constance Binney and Crane Wilbur star in a romantic wartime romance at the Empire tonight with showings at seven and eight forty five. Also an episode of Fantomas set in Central America promises thrills and color. New rugs and mattings advertised at low prices by R. M. Swimley.
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the Empire
Fantomas
Central America
R. M. Swwimley
Lecture on Red Russia by Sir Paul Dukes at Empire Theatre
Sir Paul Dukes, ex British intelligence, will speak on Red Russia at the Empire Theatre tomorrow night. The Handley Board arranged extra chairs for overflow as doors open at 7 30 and lecture starts at 8 30. Dukes will recount his disguises inside Russia and his experiences with Bolsheviks.
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Empire Theatre
Sir Paul Dukes
Russia
Handley Board
Averfiow
Paul Dukes
Winchester
Marguerite JF. Harrison
Baltimore Sun
Thomas Skeyhill
R. Gray. Williams
Ley Board
London
Moscow
Petrograd
Skeyhill
Hawaiian native review at the Auditorium ends with praise
The Hawaiian musical review and the moving picture The Untamable Woman played at the Auditorium to a large enthusiastic crowd. Signe Paterson led the dance with Doraldina as the untamable woman in the film. The show will be repeated tonight at the same venue.
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Signe Paterson
Doraldina
Army Coats Friday and Saturday
Conner's Bargain Store located at 11 West Water Street invites shoppers for a two day sale Friday and Saturday. Coats are featured with special prices and doorbusters while supplies last. Store hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
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Army Coats
Conner's Bargain Store
West Water Sorsney
Death of Fred Leafe in Portsmouth Virginia
Fred Leafe aged about 22 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Leafe formerly of this city now of Portsmouth Virginia died last evening at his parents home. The body will be moved to Mount Summet Cemetery for services conducted by Rev Charles Adey First Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers Lindsey Leafe and Norman Leafe a sister Nellie. Native of Winchester his health had been delicate for years.
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Fred. Leafe
Joseph W. Leafe
Portsmouth
Washington
Mountspena
Arthur Leate
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles Adey
First Baptist, Church
Lindsey Leafe
Norman Leafe
Brooklyn
Slater
Nellie
Winchester
Three Tyrone Men Dead in Border Reprisals
Three residents of Droore in County Tyrone were abducted from their homes by armed men and found dead this morning. Authorities suspect reprisals for attacks on crown forces Tuesday night.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Droore
County Tyrone
Crown Forces
Agriculture Department Estimates Winter Wheat Crop At Nine Hundred Million Bushels
The Department of Agriculture forecast a winter wheat crop of about 900 million bushels, based on the April condition of 91 percent of normal. The report, issued in Washington, relies on the crop status as of April.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department ‘of Agriculture
Planter on trial over peonage killings in Georgia farm case
In Covington Georgia on April 7 the state rests in the murder case against John Williams accused of killing Lindsey Peterson among 11 negro farm hands tied to peonage. Clyde Manning testified Williams ordered the deaths and Manning helped dump bodies. Williams denies wrongdoing and Sheriff Johnson says no coercion occurred. Reporter notes include references to local residents and visitors from Baltimore.
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Associated Covenin Ga
Georgia
Neal Agit Deules
Peterson
Preston Mac Price
Hyde Manning
Williams
Lanon
Preston
Manning
Williamia
Charles Chisholm
Covington
Gna
Tate
John
Willams
Lindsey Peterson
Clyde Manning
Yesjoer
Johnson
Transfers of county estate parcels and land deeds recorded
Transfers recorded in the clerk's office include many parcels: Mary E B Darrington to A Kelao for 35 acres in district worth 2100 dollars. Claude A Carter to Ley Hook for 28 acres in Sha district for 4000. Williams ux to Board of Supervisors for land in Opequon district for 40. Jimmie Lewis Baker to Weir Albiny for malt tract at 950. Rosa B Pannett and viz T and Harvey A Rie for one fifth interest in Marlboro and other personal matters. Ernest T Hook to Richard for 160 acres near ville valued at 6100. Fannie Armato for 6 acres in Shay to Martin Williams per acre amount unspecified. Wright Whitacre commissioner to Mrs Vinta ave lot in Gainesboro for 150. Samuel R Baldwin and Joel Fitsgerald car fourth undivided interest in Stonewall district. M Bond and Allen one fourth interest in stein property. Ann M Bond one fourth interest in Stonewall district.
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Mary EB
Darrington
A. Kelao
Claude A. Carter
Ley Hook
Sha
Juither Williams
If Board of Supervisors
Ogg
Opequon
Mra
Lewis L. Baker
Kiwin Buncutter
Weir Albiny
Rosa B. Pannett
Harvey A. Rie
Marlbore
Pertonnal
Martin Williiths
R. BE. Ll. Whitacre
Hawaiian Review Show Promises Packed Audiences Tonight
The Hawaiian Review presents eight classic dances and a prologue to a new CD at The Auditorium. Attendance is expected to be high as critics praise the evening’s unusual program and audience anticipation grows.
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Audito
Chester
Tom
Pool Table for Sale in Fine Condition
Pool table offered for sale described as in fine equipment. No further details or identifiers provided.
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Gale
Tractor disc harrows boost farm work efficiency across fields
Orchard and field equipment ad notes disc harrows and disc-barrows for tractors with minimal pull and center ridges. Claims of unequaled results and broad sales in the county. Winchester Pf. Co. advertises contact by phone for orders and prices.
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Winchester
Oneman Pf. CO
Important Meeting of South Phd Hose Co
notice announces a meeting for 7 30 oclock with orders by ARSENATE OF LEAD AP and limited time offer from Winchester Cold Storage Co. fruit growers affected by freeze urged to act, asset lead offered at cost. Cleveland area retailer Wm Beverley listed.
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South PhD Hose Co
Tivery
Winchester Cold Storage CO
New
Milk license permits expire in Winchester Virginia 1921
Notice to milk sellers in Winchester Virginia announces that permits to sell milk expire in 1921. New licenses are now available and applications should be made to Dr. Fred Boland at the Milk Office in J Mack Noonan's.
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Winchester, Va
Fred, W. Boland
J. Mack Noonan
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Bowles
Geo. M. Cracke
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Constance Binney
Crane Wilbur
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France
Maryland
America
Lloyd Teledtean
England
Nts Geat
Europe
Rusalé
Bailey Bros
Homer Harlee
Saga Maughlin
Mary Capper
THE
People’s Drug Co
Vernon Eddy
J. Frank Bayliss
Braddock
Fred Leafe
Planter
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Edward Simeren
Pope
John Camsell
Catroswell
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