Rail Strike Sparks Nationwide Turmoil Across Cities
Unofficial walkouts by switchmen and yard workers cripple rail freight coast to coast. Chicago and Jersey districts report returning workers while New York warns of food shortages as 50 000 packing house workers idle and 64 milk train cars reach the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. J. Welsh
Brotherhood of Railway
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Washington
Brotherhood
Streight
Toledo
St. Louis
Buffalo
Jersey City
Los Angeles
Detroit
San Francisco
Kansas City
Gary
Ind
Syracuse
N. Y
Saginaw
Mich
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Decatur
Ill
Joliet
Scranton
Springfield
Baltimore and Ohio
Niagara Falls
New York City
J. J. Mantell
Erie
West Shore
Pennsylvania
Jersey Shore
Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
Mantell
Elks Ready For BG Jubilee With Banquet Of Leaders
Local Elks prepare for a week of events starting with a Wednesday evening lodge assembly for 75 initiates, followed by a Thursday April 16 banquet at Rouss Hall with toastmaster H S Larrick. Attendees include Congressmen Joseph and Harrison, Governor Davis of Virginia, Clarke County delegate Gilpin, and other notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Weace
Rouss Hall
H. S. Larrick
Ee Cue
Joseph
Illinois
Thomas W. Harrison
Westmoreland Davis
Virginia
Kenneth N. Gilpin
House of Delegates
Clarke County
John Keating
Cumberland
Keating
Maryland
John Paul
Harrisonbure
Harry R. Kern
R.cather
R-Gray Williams
R. T. Barton
Philip Williams
Winchester@bar
Six Pianos Offered: 6 Upright Pianos For Immediate Sale
Six fine used upright pianos offered for quick sale by SEAL'S. Pianos advertised as lightly used must be sold at once. Local seller notes urgency and availability for immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s
Auto search nets no liquor in Martinsburg
Chief Dar an and Sheriff Pannett searched an out-of-town car at a Martinsburg garage with warrants based on a tip that the vehicle carried Virginia moonshine to Martinsburg West Virginia. No liquor was found. occupants, prominent Martinsburg residents, expressed indignation as the search drew a curious crowd.
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Daran
Pannett
Virginia
Martinsboro
W. Va
Martinsburg
Chorus Girls in Row at Station Clash Over Remarks
Two chorus girls from the Oh Daddy theatrical company clashed at the Baltimore and Ohio station over alleged remarks. A male colleague intervened and warned the blonde she would get a long vacation if she continued talking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh Daddy” Theatrical Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Big Sale of Khaki Uniforms and Officers' Pants
Local sale notice announces a discount event offering khaki uniforms, officers pants, and hobnail shoes. Brief item mentions a person traveling from Benwood West Virginia after visiting relatives, with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Joe's
Death of Louis Trundle in San Francisco
The Winchester barber announces the death of his nephew Louis Trundle aged about 29 at his California home after a tuberculosis illness. He will be interred in San Francisco. He was a son of the late Harry and Mrs. Trundle of this city, survived by a widow, three children, four brothers including Edward in the Navy, and one sister Hattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfesyandr von
Winchester
Louia Trundle
San Francisco
Cal
Trundle
Harry Trundle
Mary R. Trundle
Annie Curl
James Curl
California
Edward Trundle
United States Navy
Hattie Trundle
Columbia Records Acquisition Noted at SHALS
SHAL'S reports receiving 600 latest Columbia records for inventory addition and catalog expansion. The shipment includes a wide range of titles aimed at boosting showroom stock and customer options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Funeral Services For Miss Ritter
Funeral services for the late Miss Frances B Ritter, death occurring Monday night, were held at her home on North Kent Street Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by her nephew Rev H B Ritter of Liverpool Pa with simple fitting honors. Pallbearers were Capt L F Sooper William Poston Henry Willis Millard Yost Ross Swimley and Dr Humston. Burial followed in the family lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
North Kent Street
Rev
H. B. Ritter
Liverpool
L. F. Sooper
William Poston
Henry Willis
Mill
Colored Barber Charles Myers Dies of Pneumonia at 57
Charles N. Myers a well known colored barber died at his North Market street home from pneumonia after an illness begun last Saturday. He was a widower, 57, leaving a son in Washington, three brothers in Winchester Martinsburg and Denver, and a sister in Gerdarstown. Native of Berkeley County. Funeral Sunday at 11 from Moses Myers residence 663 North Market street. Rev Walker Carter to officiate and burial in Bunker Hill West Virginia.
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North Market Street
Charles Myers
Washington, D. C
Moses Myers
Winchester
Geo,Myers
Martinsburg
W.va
John H. Myers
Denver
Colo
Harriett Myers
Gerardstown
W. Va
Berkeley County
North
Maryet Street
Walker Carter
Bunker Hill
Acreage Insurance Ad for Farmers by Hansbrough & Carter
An advertisement promotes acreage yield insurance for farmers to guard against bad seasons. It offers details on insurance, real estate, and loans, from Hansbrough & Carter, in a compact business notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Scouts Gather for Important Evening Meeting at Headquarters
All active and associate Boy Scouts of America members are to report to headquarters this evening for a meeting of unusual import. Uniforms to be worn. Parents are invited to attend as well. Scout Commissioner. Scout Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
New Apray Gun Arsenate Lead Spraying Gear Ad
Attention for spraying and fruit protection use Nu Rexform arsenate lead. The new Apray Gun will apply it right. Special price for sun 9.00. J Cooper & Sons advertises the item and bank stock certificates ready. The Shenandoah Valley National Bank issues stock for owners to claim at the bank. Fresh Miss America chocolate covered cordial cherries 79 cents per pound at The People’s Cruz Co. ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cooper & Sons
Shenandoah Valley Nation
W. Rice
People’s. Cruz Co
Bert Williams Record "checkers" and 600 other Columbia Records
SEAL'S reports receipt of Bert Williams record titled checkers along with about 600 other Columbia Records newly arrived at their shop. The batch expands the store’s catalog for collectors and enthusiasts seeking vintage and popular titles from the Columbia label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checkers
Columbia
Seal's
Arsenate of Lead Sold for Fruit Disease Control
Winchester Orchard Supply Company advertises safe and effective arsenate of lead for fruit and foliage treatment. The product promises high poisoning power with uniform distribution and heat insect control, suitable for ready delivery from 4-5-1p-tf at 01 N. Market St. Phone 313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Orchard Supply Company
N. Market St
Seed Oats and Pedigreed Seed Co. Ad
An old classified fragment notes seed oats and pedigreed seed offerings from Seed Co Inc. with references to prices and distribution, mentioning Covital varieties and Friday delivery, alongside drug store contact hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieharm Wichester “Seed Co., Inc
Straw vote favors Harrison in Clarke County
In Berryville Clarke County a 14 person random straw poll by Dr A P Osborne shows T W Harrison as strong favorite for renominatio n to Congress over Col Robert F Leedy on a beer and wine platform. Osborne reports 12 back Harrison and 2 Leedy supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
The
Clarke Courier
A. P. Osborne
T. W. Harrison
Congress
Robert F F. Heedy
Pr. Osborne
Smallt
Harrison
Leedy
Republican canvass forms early for Winchester mayor race
About 30 party representatives met at Harry Kern’s office on Rotss avenue to discuss the local spring election in Winchester. No ticket was chosen. two ward committees were named to survey the field and present tentative candidates at a mass convention set for Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Winchester
Harry R. Kern
Rotss Avenue
Re . Cn
Court House
Mass
Democrats
Gold Fish Last Shipment Noted by SBAL's
The notice records the final delivery from SBAL's. Details are sparse but indicate a concluding shipment of goldfish. No further stakeholder names or dates are provided.
Taken to Clarke forst heft charge
Deputy sheriffs of Clarke county returned Charles Cyenosure a Mexican to Clarke county for trial after he allegedly stole a horse from Kenneth N. Gilpin at Scaleby. He is jailed in Berryville and denies the theft despite identification by several witnesses.
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Clarke County
Charles Cyenosure
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Scaleby
Berryville
Clarke
Scaleby Estate
A Cantata Concert by Braddock Street M E Church
A cantata presented under the Young People's Missionary Society at Braddock Street Methodist Church South. Public invited. Admission 20 cents for adults 10 cents for children. Friday April 9 at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s ’ Missionry Society OF the
Braddock Street M. KE. Church
South
Police probe widens as officials face graft inquiry
New York dispatch reports Assistant District Attorney Smith expanding a probe into bank accounts and speculation among five police officials. He targets bigger game in the vice and graft crusade beyond Inspector Dominick Henry and eight others already indicted. Also notes are unrelated real estate and sale notices including lots near Harris addition and a Middlesboro event dated April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Smith
Domminick Henry
Price of Shoes Is Investigated By the Associated Press
Investigation into high shoe prices is opened by a committee with Judson involved. The report references Buick service stations and a reward, with scattered fragments about the inquiry and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Judson First Witters
Coine t Lyon and Healy Cornet on sale at SBAL'S
Fragmentary notice sells cornet and liver plated case items by Lyon and Healy. Appears offered to buyers at SBAL'S with minimal detail.
Remains Due for Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery
The remains of Frederick Kohthousen, who died years ago in Texas at about 17, and whose body lay in Staak Radford Virginia, are to be brought to Winchester for interment. The burial will occur beside his father Theopholis Kohthousen, previously buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Frederick Kohthousen
Cotsenk
Warten An
Staak Radford
Winchester
Mount Hebron Tery
Theopholis Kohthousen
East Radford
Kohlhousen
Texas
Entertainment and Box Social at Round Win School
Round Win School hosts an entertainment and box social on Tuesday, April 20. Admission is 10 cents. Proceeds support school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entertainment and Box Social
Markell
National Fruit Products Co forecasts big season for apples
The National Fruit Products Company, owner of large Winchester and Alexandria plants, expands into Martinsburg West Virginia. Officials say cool weather benefits apples by delaying budding and a bumper crop is expected. Modern machinery at Martinsburg and plans for Winchester expansion are noted.
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National Fruit Products Company
Washington
Winchester
Alexandria
Skeley County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hannis 1Oans
Valuable Orchard For Sale
An auction style notice promotes a highly valuable orchard for sale with attractive terms. It notes the property is among the best paying and invites interested buyers to act quickly for a small sized option.
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Jersey
Senate
Ohio
Youngtown
Youngstown
FLAS
Benwood
Louis Trundle Dead
Miss Ritter
Tryperrell's
Acreage Insurance
Williams
Miss George
Centenary Methodist Church
Winston-Salem, N. C
Sentinel
Winston- Salem
N. C
Gladys George
Ane Williams
E. BR. Clapp
William Wright
R. B. Griffith
Susan Reid Williams
Mavis
Lohenerin
Arthur Spaugh
Wiliam H. Marler, Jr
Guy Mast
Lavendar
Evelyn Marler
Sroom
St . A
R. Gray Williams
Winette
G. T. Rowe
Methodist Church
Twin-City
Mr Williams
Winston-Salem
University of Virginia
Aviation Service
Fre
Cdr
John J. Williams
Winston=Salem
Henry A. George
Converse College
Spartanburg
Bert Williams
Dr. Osborne
Prefix
Mary Sessié
BB. McCormac
Hollis
Fred Quantz
Harry M. Sartelle
Second Ward
John A. Kern
Joseph Wm. M. Lapton
Fred. Robinson
An. W. Ramebure
BE. B. Cooper
Harris Addition
B. F. Browning
Spits
CG. H. Whittington
Middletown
Buick T
Buick
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