Johnson Campaign Seeks Recount In New Jersey
In New Jersey, Johnson’s campaign plans a recount in Essex Morris Gloucester and Camden counties after Wood leads by 672 votes with 53 districts missing. Revised returns show Wood at 51 822 to Johnson 61 150. Harding faces a tight race in Ohio as Daugherty loses delegates.
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Major
Wood
W. Johnson
California
Newey
Johnson
Essex
Morris
Gloucester
Camden
Newark
N.J
Leonard Wood
Hiram W. Johnson
New Jersey
Harding
Columbus
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Harry M. Daugherty
William H. Boyd
Boyd
Daugherty
Change Made in Bonus Measure in Atlantic City
April 29 Franklin D Olier commander of the American Legion testified before the resolutions committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce in convention to examine a resolution opposing a soldiers bonus. The modified resolution opposes a cash bonus but favors government care for wounded soldiers and a business based aid system for former service members.
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Atlantic City
Franklin D'Olier
American Legion
Resolutions Committee
United States Chamber of Commerce
Manning Quits Mines Bureau To Lead Petroleum Institute
Van H. Manning director of the bureau of mines resigns effective June 30 to become director of research at the newly organized American Petroleum Institute. The move places Manning with the leading U S petroleum producers as the industry consolidates research leadership.
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Associated Press
Washington
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
American Petroleum Institute
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Insured Against Burglary
Advertisement notes ample insurance covering cash securities bonds and valuable papers held by Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia. It states Liberty Bonds of depositors left in their care are included and is signed by cashier W G Hardy dated 27 1p 31.
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Shenandoah Val. Nat. Bank
Winchester
W. G. Hardy
Wanted married man for orchard work and housekeeping
Help wanted notice seeking a good married man for orchard work with good wages. Also an ad for a camp at a new cold storage plant offering good board and lodging. Apply on grounds.
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J. R. Dui Shane
Palmer Defends Fair Prices Before House Judiciary
Attorney General Palmer testified that accepting “fair” prices from the Department of Justice is not setting price ceilings but marking unlawful behavior. He cited Louisiana sugar growers agreeing that 17 and 48 cents would not be unfair, and said hundreds of profiteers have been prosecuted since last fall for charging above set figures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Palmer
House Judiciary Committee
Louisiana
Department
Pussyfooter Johnson to Speak in Senate Tour
The Anti-Saloon League of Virginia announces Pussyfoot Johnson will tour Virginia delivering prohibition addresses starting in June. He is slated to speak in Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Lynchburg Newport News Winchester and other cities.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
Pussyfoot Johnson
United States
England
Virginia
Norfolk
Roanoke
Lynchbore
Newport News
Winchester
Territory taken. Japanese occupy Saghalin island
Tokio reports Japanese forces advancing to relief in Nikolovsk district of eastern Siberia have occupied the northern section of Saghalin Island, a Russian territory, despite opposition, according to a war office communique released today.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Nikolovsk
Siberia
Saghalin Island
War Office
Fahrney and Brown Weds in Hagerstown Ceremony
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Mary Jane Brown a stenographer of this city and Mr Dayton J Fahrney of Hagerstown Md now residing here The ceremony was held last Monday at 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage Hagerstown conducted by Rev J B Simon Witnesses were groom’s two sisters The bride daughter of Mrs Selina Brown and the late John W Brown and the groom a native of Hagerstown is cashier in the American Railway Express Company here
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Mary Jane Brown
Dayton J. Fahrney
Hagerstown
Trinity Lutheran
Aileen Fahvrey
Selina Brown
John W. Brown
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Fahrney
American Railway Express Company
Carranza’s regime labeled a ghastly failure in Senate hearing
Washington April 29. F G Hopkins former Carranza attorney told a Senate committee the Carranza government was a ghastly failure failing to keep promises pacify the country or inaugurate reforms. He praised Obregon predicting success for him. Two U S cruisers Salem and Sacramento reached Mazatlan and Tampico to protect American life and property.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
F. G. Hopkins
Senate
U. S
Salem
Sacramento
Mazatlan
Tampico
Basis for Damage Suit In Berkeley County
Myron L. Parsons of the county faces a $10,000 damage suit from Grace Milburn of Martinsburg in Berkeley County Circuit Court. Parsons says the case stems from a dispute with Gord Darling ton over a Frederick County house, where an alleged slap occurred a year ago. He previously paid a small fine in Frederick magistrate court for slapping Mrs Milburn. The Martinsburg suit followed, and Parsons says he was served while in Martinsburg.
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Myron L. Parsons
Berkeley County
W. Va
Grace Milburn
Martinsburg
Parsons
Parson
Labor Party Convention Set for July 11 13 in Chicago
The national Labor party will convene in Chicago July 11 12 and 13 to nominate President and vice president candidates and draft a platform. J R Esper national secretary announced the plan inviting every labor and farm organization to send one delegate per 590 members. The party formed November 26 with 1,200 representatives of farm and labor groups.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Labor Party
J. R. Esper
Sale Bills For Two East Baker Street Residences
A fragment notes two residence numbers 214 and 216 East Baker Street with sale bills available on another page. The brief entry indicates a sale listing or notice for the properties.
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Baker
Columbia Records Cuts Prices On 85c Albums
Seal's Music Store announces all 85 cent Columbia Records will rise to 1.00 starting Sunday May 32 with over 4 600 records in stock and 750 new ones recently added. Saturday is the final day to buy at 85c.
Bank Promises Security With Burglar Insurance in Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester touts burglary insurance and plans to install a citywide alarm. It claims vaults safe deposit boxes and valuables are protected, advertising boxes for rent at two dollars per year with capital and surplus listed at 550000.
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Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank OF Winchester
Public Boy Scouts meeting at headquarters Friday
Invitation to a Boy Scouts gathering at headquarters on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Features include an address by Mr. Gray Williams and a Medal presentation by Postmaster Sibert with special program elements.
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Boy Scouts
Headquarrs
RY Gray Williams
Sibert
Hale Piano Upright Bargain at Seal's Store
Bargain priced upright piano offered by Seal's with a $115 tag. For heavy hauling or long trips a truck is available by calling 161-1 Bell phone. Classified notice appears in local listings with contact details.
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Seal's
Fire Companies Split Over Protest Parade in 1920
Fred Forney of the Friendship Fire Co asserts both the Reuss and Friendship companies supported protest plans against a local 18 mile law. He accuses John Seal and the Rousé Co of sharing blame after Seal published an article in The Star denying his unit’s parade participation. The dispute notes mourning drapes on engines and sample high hats for marchers.
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the Star
Fac
18 Mile Law Pa
Friendship Mire Company
Reuss Fire Company
Sly
John Seal
Rousé Company
W. E B. Huntsberry
Reuss
The
Star
Sarah Zane
Seal
South Market Street
W.E. Huntsberry
Friendship Fire Company
Mr. Seal
Fred. Forney
Gevt
Friendship Fire Co
Damage Suit Over Auto Collision Goes To Jury
The damage suit of A. G. Swanson against John Dillis, heard by Judge Whiting, proceeded in Ceration Court today with a jury. Swanson seeks $300 for damage to a wagon allegedly caused by Dillis’s car on January 8. Testimony conflicted on speed. witnesses noted Dillis appeared dazed after the crash but none said he was intoxicated. The trial continued late in the afternoon. Swanson is represented by Ward and Larrick. the defense by R. Gray Williams and James P. Reardon.
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A. G. Swanson
John Dillis
Whiting
Swanson
Dillis
Fuller Leases Glaize House On East Piccadilly Street
H D Fuller cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank has leased the old Glaize home at 108 East Piccadilly street and plans to move in May 1. The Fullers and their daughter Miss Douglas Fuller have lived at the Coble cottage on North Washington street for several years. The Glaize house has been repainted and improved.
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H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Glaize
East Piccadilly Street
Fred. L. Glaize
Fuller
Douglas Fuller
Coble Cottage
North Washington Street
Social Musicale April 30 at First Christian Church
By Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian Church an Social Musicale is set for Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs E W Cather 302 West Water Street Admission is lic Refreshments available. Also sale of home made cakes and other items. Everyone invited. Also seeks a cook in private family and lists local ads for candies and spray outfit for sale by H K Russell.
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Ladies Aid
Society
First Christian Church
E. W. Cather
West Water Street
Sale of Safe Miller farm postponed to May 1
Warren Rice, trustee, postpones the sale of the Safe Miller farm near Ees to May 1. Seed oats advertised by Winchester Seed Co. in Tac: iptt include bumper crop and pedigreed high grade varieties.
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Ees
Iptf
Winchester Seed CO
Iptt
Vanderbilt Wedding Draws Five Thousand Invitations
New York society eyes the Vanderbilt Littleton union at St Thomas Church with five thousand invitations issued. Many guests included former dough boys from the 27th division who served in France. A world’s largest wedding cake and gifts worth nearly a million dollars highlighted the event as dignitaries and relatives travel from Washington to attend.
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New York
St. Thomas’ Protestant Episcopal
Rachel Littleton
Thomas J. Littleton
Is Tenn
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
France
Vandervilt
Bouk
New York Fire Department
Special Services At U B Church
George W. Stover, pastor, appeals for all members and friends to attend a special United Brethren Church service next Sunday May 2 after enlisting movement details. Sunday school 9 45. Special service 1 Young People 7 15. Preaching 8 00.
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United Enlistment Movement
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Beauty lots in Harris addition near woolen mill lots
Three attractive building plots in Harris addition near the woolen mill area. Quick response urged with application address 220 North Market Street. Immediate inquiries welcome to secure the parcels.
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Harris Addition
Market St
Strike Leaders May Be Indicted In Newark Grand Jury
Federal action to punish leaders of the railroad strike in the New York New Jersey district began in Newark as U S District Attorney Bodine summoned witnesses before a grand jury. Officials say virtually all traces of the strike have vanished.
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New York
New Jersey
Newark
United States
Bodine
Ojciats
Salvation Army Aids Martinsburg Firefighters
Ensign Allen S. Wharton and George A. Strine of the Salvation Army aided the Martinsburg fire department at the Central Opera House blaze. They assisted workers, served hot coffee to firemen, and were praised by town residents as the fire was brought under control.
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Central Opera House
Martinsburg
A.a
Ensign Allen S. Wharton
Salvation Army
George A. Strine
Home Service Campaign
Ensign Wharton
Mr. Strine
Population of Carlisle Grows by 3.2 Percent in 1810 Census
The census bureau reports Carlisle Pennsylvania at 19,636 residents, up 9,333 since 1810, a 3.2 percent gain. Also noted is an 1810 census statistic for nearby land towns, with various notes on local commerce and property listings.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau Today
Carlisle
War Poet Thomas Skeyhill to Speak at Handley Lectures
Australian soldier poet Thomas Skeyhill will close Handley lecture season with The Poetic and Poetry of the Late War on May 4. He lectured in Winchester before, inspired patriotism with Gallipoli charge, and traveled from service abroad blinded in wartime. He plans talks for Handley students by day and the public by night.
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Thomas Skeyhill
Winchester
Handley
Skeyhill
London Times
New York Tribune
Literary Digest
Empire Theatre
Gallipoli
Canada
Handley School
Bank to Install Burglar Alarm System
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester will install a modern burglar alarm system in the next few days to protect deposits and staff. Electricians Butler & Gray install a 110 volt system with hidden pull offs and a large gong tied to the local plant. The bank already carries fire, hold-up, and bond insurance and has contracted The Pinkerton Detective Agency for rapid response.
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Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester
Messrs
Butler & Gray
Commercial and Savings Bank
New York Safe and Lock Co
Pinkreton
Square Piano Sale at Seal's
Two splendid pianos priced at 48 dollars and 60 dollars are offered at Seal's. Deal highlights affordable, quality instruments for buyers seeking value.
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Seal's
Wanted young man for general merchandise work
An advertisement seeks a young active man with experience in handling general merchandise. Apply at Star Office. Also promotions at The People's Drug Store offer free sifters with dollar purchases and a one-hand Sister Saturday giveaway. Home made rolls advertised at Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Chocolate covered cordial cherries on sale at Miss American.
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The
People’s Drug Co, Inc
Star Office
People’s Drug Store
the People’s Drug Co
the People's Drug Co., Inc
Farm for Safe 108 acres limestone land and timber
Farm for sale offering 108 acres of limestone soil and 15 acres of heavy timber. Well located with easy terms. Ward and Larrick, attorneys for owner. Sale drafted for April 14 with Saturday timing and two weeks tenor.
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Ward & Larrick
Winchester fire trucks speed debate over 18 mile law
A letter from the Sarah Zane Fire Company claims officers answered citizen and council questions about the 18 mile speed limit during a recent fire. It argues the driver followed the law, notes the first-arriving truck, and cites salary figures and union plans as context for public perceptions of profiteering.
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the Star
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester
Common Council of
John Calvin
Cauley
Rea Street
Seal
Charley Rous Fire Company
Wigschester
Chester
Cumberland Valley Wemen’s Association
City of Winchester
J.T. Brown
John McDonald
A. J. Novick
Fred. Thomas
H. Russell Potts
Fruit Growers Ad for Immediate Delivery of Spraying Materials
A local notice advertises immediate delivery of pyroX, lead arsenate, bluestone and genuine dusting materials for Winchester orchards. It lists spray hoses, rods, guns, nozzles, fittings and power and hand sprayers and promises everything for better Winchester orchards.
TAXPAYERS NOTICE Poll Tax due for 1919 1917 1918 by May 1 1920
Voters for the November Presidential election must pay all unpaid Poll Taxes for 1919 1917 and 1918 on or before May 1 1920. Frederick County and Winchester city treasurers remind taxpayers of the deadline. Seed corn sold by Winchester Seed Co. Seed Corn Government No 1 and No 2.
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Robert 8. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
WM. T. Barr
City of
Winchester
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Wood Mar Ains
Jer Gy
Harding Inogee
Manning
MINES
Bureau
Herrell
Workman
House
Pussyfoot
MR. Fahrney
Miss Brown
Labor Party
Columbia Records
Seal’'S Music Store
Social Musicale
H. K. Russell
Warren Rice
Rachel Lies
Associated ‘Press
H. D. Flood
Henry D. Flood
Representative Flood
Augustine Huptes
U. B. Church
Salvationists
Smale
Carlilef
Bowser
Witchester
Handley Series
Farm For Safe
AH Zane
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
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