Bank robbery murder shocks Sandy Springs
Four men were arrested in Elerton Maryland on a Sandy Springs bank robbery and murder case. The crime left director Francis M Hollowell dead and involved a Hudson seven passenger car and bonds cash and government securities looted from the First National Bank and the Sandy Springs Savings Institution. police offered a 10000 reward for the criminals.
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Eleton
Sandy Springs
Dawson
Montgomery County
Washington
Pennsylvania
Francis M. Hollowell
First National Bank of
Yesterdy
Ritchie
Carter
Baltimore
Bank
National Bank
Savings Institution of
Secur
Breatiey
Armstrong
Bradley
Winchester
Doran
Montgomery Coun
Francis M. Hallowell
Frederick County
Maryland
First National
Hallowell
Orchard on macadam road near cold storage for sale
Orchard in bearing with best varieties in excellent condition. Located one mile from cold storage on a macadamized road. Price for immediate consideration 720 dollars per acre. Portion gu r ads. Newlin & Co. 14 Rowss Ave.
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Newlin & CO
Rowss Ave
Sale of Safe Miller Farm Near Gainesboro Postponed
Notice states the sale of the Safe Miller farm near Gainesboro has been postponed to May 1. See advertisement. Iptf) Warren Rice, Tr.
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Safe Miller Farm
Gainesboro
Iptf
Warren ‘Rice,tr
Theater goers praise Hawaiian Butterfly at New Virginia Theater
The Story of the Hawaiian Butterfly in A Daughter of the Sun drew praise from Harrisonburg patrons for scenery and artistry. D. P. Wine, manager of the New Virginia Theater, is noted for presenting outstanding entertainments. The same company performs at Empire tonight.
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D. P. Wine
New Virginia Theater
Risonburg
Hartrisonburg Daily News-Record
Empire
Seed Oats Prospering at Winchester Seed Co
Seed oats report a bumper crop and other pedigreed high grade seed oats offered by Winchester Seed Co Tacip-tf.
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Winchester Seed CO
Tac
Ip-Tf
Strike at Granite Quarries Delays Marble Work Orders
Notice from GEO. W. HAINES of Valley Marble and Granite Works warns of ongoing quarry strikes and car blockades at Granite and Marble Quarries, delaying supply. Manufacturers forecast at least a 35 percent price increase for granite, urging buyers planning spring or summer projects to place orders now for stock on hand.
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Geo. W. Haines
Valley Marble and ‘Granite Works
Case Settled Out of Court in Lindamood Damages Suit
The Martinsburg Journal notes an out of court settlement in the Lindamood administratrix case against Potomac Power and Light. The suit followed L. O. Lindamood's electrocution at Dunn Wooten Mill, with the company previously held responsible for heavy damages. Master Theodore Parker did not attend the funeral return. Mrs Barr and Lucius McCarty accompany him home to Washington.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Cora B. Lindamood
Poteomac Power and Light Company
L. O. Lindamood
Dunn Wooten
Theodore Parker
For Sale Cheap Three Lots Near Woolen Mill
Three attractive plots in Harris addition offered at low price. Close to the woolen mill, inquire at 220 N Market St for details and availability. Act quickly.
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Harris Addition
Market St
Funeral for Mrs. Carrie Barr Held in Mount Hebron Chapel
The funeral for Mrs. Carrie Barr widow of Martin L. Barr took place at 5 30 p m in Mount Hebron Cemetery mortuary chapel with Rev M Richardson officiating. Pallbearers included M T Reed William Spotts Dr E H Humston John I Sloat William R Hillard and Dr J Whitlock. The body arrived in Hagerstown after a Lancaster service and Maryland undertakers transported it here.
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Carrie Barr
M. Luther Barr
Lancaster
Mount Hebron Cemetery
M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
William Spotts
BE. A. Humston
John I. Sloat
William R. Hillyard
Hagerstown
Funk and Son
Maryland
Lancaster Examiner
South Duke St
Martin. Barr
Winchester
James F. Parker and
James H. Parker
Washington, D. C
D. W. E. Poisal
White Way revelations prompt fifth vice probe in NYC
The Rev. John Roche Stratton once of Norfolk and now pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in New York was subpoenaed to testify to Commissioner Hirschfield about discoveries along the great White Way. His Eastern sermon sensationally charged vice leading Mayor Hylan to order the fifth concurrent investigation into New York City vice conditions.
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New York
John Roche Stratton
Norfolk
Calvary Baptist Church
Hirschfield
Hylan
Winchester City Needs Forward Move On Streets and Tax Use
Our City Affairs editorial argues Winchester faces serious problems from war conditions and policy delays. It urges immediate street reconstruction, expanded water and sewer systems, and wiser tax spending to fund efficient, forward looking governance led by public spirited leaders.
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Winchester
Virginia
Star
Taxpayers' Notice on Poll Tax payments for 1917 1918 1919
Voters who wish to vote in the November presidential election must pay the Poll Tax for 1919 on or before May 1 1920. also any unpaid 1917 and 1918 Poll Taxes. Frederick County and City of Winchester treasurers announce.
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Roberts. Smith
Gas Plant Explosion Kills Man in Des Moines
A Des Moines Gas Company engine room blast killed one worker and injured five others. The explosion halted most gas flow to the city, affecting industrial and domestic supplies.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Gas Company
W. C. T. U. Holds Meeting at M. E. Church
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. is set for Thursday afternoon April 29 in the classroom of the M. E. Church. Ip.
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M. E. Church. Ip
Workman Wanted at New Gold Storage Pliant Camp
Help wanted for a workman at a new gold storage camp. Camp ready with good board and lodging. Applicants to apply on grounds. Seed corn improved government No. 119 and No. 182 also advertised.
Coleman inspection trip highlights Virginia highway work
P Coleman arrived from Richmond to inspect state highways in northern Virginia. He will review spring and summer improvements around Winchester and nearby towns recently turned to the State Highway Department. Senator H F Byrd hosts the visitor. Capt McDonald of Washington joins later as part of the National Highway Commission tour.
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P. Coleman
Richmond
Virginia
Winchester
State Highway Department
Coleman
H. F. Byrd
General Assembly
Fredericksburg
Warrenton
Leesburg
Harrisonburg
Capt McDonald
Washington
National Highway Commission
Former Policeman C Neville Leaves for Baltimore Hospital
Former Baltimore police officer C Neville was taken to Baltimore for treatment of a leg wound that has troubled him for years. He was escorted by Robert F Brill and his nurse Edward Dunlop. The injury began after he fell on a stake during duty and later developed gangrene. He retired with a life pension after leaving the force.
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Neville
Baltimore
Robert F. Brill
Edward Dunlop
Dlice
Common Council
Jeg
Wanted by the Year Good Married Man for Orchard Work
An employment notice seeks a married man for orchard duties with good wages. Signed J. R. Dushane. Also a sale advertisement offers porch boxes and a five door screen with a contact phone number 457 W. for inquiries.
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J. R. Dushane
Many Deaths In Winchester For Quarter Ended April 1
A Virginia state report shows Winchester's death rate at 36.56 per thousand for January to March 1920, the highest among comparable cities except Staunton. The city records 59 deaths and 23 births, with hospital deaths counted in other cities’ totals, reflecting broad mortality factors including institutions in Staunton.
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Winchester
Virginia
Staunton
W. A. Plecker
Aea Dusing
Radford
Senator Drewry Wins Special Election Seat in Virginia
Peters burg Va April 27 State Senator Patrick H Drewry winner in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Walter A Watson who died December 24 1919. Drewry will take his seat in the House of Representatives in May.
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Petersburg
Patrick H. Drewry
Concresstrone the Thing
Virginia
Walter A. Watson
Drewry
House of Representatives
Safe and Sure arsenate of lead for fruit and foliage
The arsenate of lead mix is described as highly poisonous yet effective for insect control. The text argues it provides uniform distribution and thorough combination of arsenic and lead to ensure treatment safety and strong protection for fruit and foliage.
Winchester Orchard Supply Co Ready for Delivery
Winchester Orchard Supply Company announces ongoing delivery service from 301 N Market St with phone contact 313 for orders on April 13.
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N. Market ST
Great Play At Empire Tonight Attracts Crowds
Empire Theatre hosts a strong bill with Davehton of the Sun as the feature. The prior Harrisonburg engagement drew lavish praise citing a Hawaiian love story, vivid scenery, thrilling plot, and memorable island music. Mrs James F Parker and her son attended the Barr gathering and returned to Washington.
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Davehton
Empire Theatre
Harrisonburg
James F. Parker
Parkery i Eho
Washington
Erie Passenger Service Returns to Full Normal After Strike
The Erie Railroad reports passenger service at 100 percent normal for the first time since the strike began. Through freight is at 60 percent of normal, with improvements also seen on other Hudson shore lines. Strikers in Jersey yards have returned or moved toward returning to work, while other reports from Detroit and Youngstown note escalating strike activity and pending ultimatums. Short line railroads may receive a wage hearing as the Railroad Labor Board considers pay disputes.
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Associated Press
New York
Erie Railroad Today
New Jersey
Hudson River
Jersey
Detroit
Mich
Youngstown
Ohio
Erie Railroad
Erie
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
First Federal Court Session Opens in Lynchburg
The April term of the United States Court for the Western District convened in Lynchburg with Judge Henry C. McDowell presiding. District Attorney Richard Byvelyn Byrd leads the government as jurors, including Robert G. Gibbons, arrive for service, marking Gibbons first time in the jury box after years as a Post Office inspector.
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United States Court For
Western District
Ote Aurg
Fecederal
Henry C. McDowell
Lynchburg
Richard Byvelyn Byrd
Winchester
Robert G. Gibbens
Gibbens
Tae
Post Office Department
Gibbons
Sims Charges Navy Delays Cost U S War Lives
Rear Admiral Sims accused Navy leadership of delaying the war and causing hundreds of thousands of lives lost. Rear Admiral McKean labeled the charges as monstrous and attacked the credibility of the testimony given under oath. Hale rebuked the witness for personal attacks as the Senate committee heard the dispute over Daniels and navy operations.
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Washington
Sims
Navy Department
Cay
Daniels
J. S. McKean
Senate
McKean
Naval Operations
London
Hale
Induipim
Admiral Sims
Preston
Trolley Men Get A Raise In New Jersey
Public Service Loan Commission of New Jersey announces a voluntary 10 percent wage increase to 3 600 new effective May 1. About 146 cities in New Jersey will be affected and the raise involves an additional payroll of 1 208 006 dollars.
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Aaa Press
Camden
Public Service Loan Commission of New Jersey Today
New Jersey
Building Material Shortages Prompt Restock Notice
Shortage of certain building materials believed to persist in the city prompts restock. Available stock includes one carload sewer pipe one half carload plaster board one half carload RP Rift flooring one carload fir hard flooring one half carload bishopric board one carload No 1 finish boards one half carload finish lime Place orders early JOHN W W ROSENBERGER Quality Building Material Phone 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John WW. Rosenberger
Jury to Try Damage Suit in Frederick Court
No jurors have been summoned to hear A G Swanson versus John Dillis for 300 dollars alleging auto collision damages. The trial is set for Thursday in Frederick County Circuit Court with a panel including Myers, Carper, Grove, Boyd, Sperry Jacob Hart, Hall, Adams, Unt, Hauptman. A separate 1000 dollar suit by Olmer Swanson against Dillis for personal injuries will be heard at a later term.
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A. G. Swanson
John Dillis
Frederick Coun
John Myers
Hedeaac
Carper
H._Grove
A Boyd
Sperry Jacob
Dillis
Olmer Swanson
Bank insurance covers cash and bonds against burglary
Ample insured the cash, securities, bonds and valuable papers of this bank are amply insured against burglary and daylight hold up. This insurance includes the lien bonds of depositors kept in our care. O Shenandoah Yoi Bank Winchess by W G Harda 4488 27 -1p-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Shenandoah
Yoi Bank
Opposition to Soldier Bonus Resolution at Chamber Meeting
The United States Chamber of Commerce moves to oppose a World War soldier bonus. A resolutions committee at its eighth annual convention in Atlantic City adopts a stance warning a $500 to $600 bonus would prompt mass quit of work and disrupt labor.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
Njf
United States Chamber of Commotes
Ac Ees
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