West’s lead narrows as late returns shift Virginia Senate race
In incomplete returns the Suffolk Senator Junius E. West leads over Gunn for lieutenant governor with about 6 000 votes. West claims an 8 000 to 10 000 possible plurality. West carries Alexandria Arlington Washington county and districts while Gunn leads in the Seventh and Eighth districts. Governor race remains decided for Trinkle with about 20 000 margin. Richmond tallies give Trinkle a 271 majority.
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Henrico
Gunn
West
Alexandria
Times-Dispatch
Senator West
Gunneles Gate
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Arlington County
Washington County
Suffolk
Richmond
Gilpin
Trinkle
Harry St. George Tucker
Trinkle Nominated Governor of Virginia Wins Big
Wytheville gathers with Senator Be. Lee Trinkle as results show his home county giving a 1792 vote plurality. Wytheville votes solidly for Trinkle while telegrams from Edith Bolling Wilson and Harry St. George Tucker supporters flood in. A Trinkle celebration in Wytheville on Saturday night plans to draw thousands from nearby counties.
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Wytheville
Virginia
BE. Lee Trinkle
Trinkle
Fourth Avenue
Edith Bolling
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
J. R. Tucker
Harry St. George ‘Tucker
Mr. Clerk Takes Restful Vacation At Maine Island
Mr. F. B. Clerk, superintendent of Handley Schools, and his wife and children have left Winchester for Austin's Island Maine to spend August. He has split time between Handley project duties and lectures at the University of Virginia summer normal school and now takes a needed rest off the Maine coast. He will return to Winchester to prepare for the September 12 opening of the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Clerk
Handley Schools
Clerk
Chilen
Austin's Island
Maine
Winchester
University of Virginia
Winchester Public Schools
Used Carl Ford with good tires at $150
Prices reduced on all others at Overland Sales & Service. Easy terms offered. Cor Main and Water location. Also Fern Sale advertised at The Flower Shop for Saturday only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Overland Sales && Service-Co
Main & Water
Bargain Prices at Auditor Tonight
Advert shows discounted cinema pricing with 15¢ adult and 10¢ child seats, tax included, urging readers to attend the Auditorium tonight for usual fine pictures.
Giant Watermelons and Cantalooupes In Winchester Carload
A Winchester notice announces a carload of Georgia giant watermelons and Maryland cantaloupes just arrived. The shipment from Sam Haines at Bell Phone 476 describes the finest flavored produce unloaded at C.V.R.R. Depot with a price tag of $2.12 per car ticket.
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Carload
Georgia
Maryland
Winchester
SAM “Haines
Bell Phone
C.v.r.r.depot
Orchard supply ad promotes baskets and glassware
The Winchester Orchard Supply Company advertises genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers available in stock for immediate delivery. It also lists Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate options in any quantity at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Firemen Plan Annual Picnic At Rock Enon
Friendship Fire Company maps its September 5 picnic at Rock Enon with swimming pool opening early and two strong baseball teams to entertain. Committees report progress. next call meeting scheduled. Mayor Glass praises the Winchester fire department. thanks extended to Violet and Grim for fundraising to paint the engine house and install a siamese connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Eno Sprites
Friendship Fire Company
Rock Enon
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Martinsburg
Glass
Winchester Fire Department
Robinson Circus Arrives Sunday in Winchester
The John Robinson circus will arrive from Hagerstown Maryland early Sunday morning nine over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a Monday show on August 8 in Winchester. Two or three trains expected and unloading at Piccadilly and Kent streets. A large crowd is anticipated to watch tent pitching and animal care at North Main street grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Winchester
Hagerstown
Baltimore and Ohio
Piccadilly
Kent Streets
North Main Street
Robinson Circus
Just Right Ground for Tractor Work at Chapman’s Auto Sales
Ground just right for tractor work with plenty of tractors on hand. $660 delivered. Chapman’s Auto Sales offers Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover or Vetch seed for summer sowing. Winchester Seed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed CO
Seven Men Arrested In Pennsylvania Mail Robbery
Seven men alleged to be part of the gang that rifled the Manhattan Limited Pennsylvania train at Cassandra Pa. are arrested in Cleveland Ohio. Officers say all seven will be booked on highway robbery charges after postal inspector Calvert learned the men, former Cassandra and Gallitzin residents, were gathered in Cleveland following the heist last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Manhattan Limited
Pennsylvania
Cassandra
Calvert
Altoona
Gallitzen
Four children die in Bronx tenement fire blaze
A Bronx fire killed four children and left several others seriously hurt as flames swept three tenement houses. Firefighters used aerial ladders to rescue more than a score of panicked women and children gathered at windows seeking aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bronx
Bandits Escape With Fat Payroll in New Jersey Holdup
Six armed bandits intercepted the Barrett Manufacturing paymaster near Shady Side, Hackensack, seizing a payroll estimated at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. An armed guard of five accompanied the paymaster as stones were thrown to halt the car before the robbers overpowered the escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hackensack
N. J
Barrett Manufacturing Company
Shadyside
Flower Shop Ad with Special Saturday Offer
Gladloss announces a one day only sale at The Flower Shop offering fifty dollars per dozen. Mentioned is Mrs Riggs and Philadelphia in the morning hours.
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Gladloss
Scouts Public Picnic Near Winchester With Contests
Public invited by the Scouts for Saturday August 6 at 1 30 P M offering a full day outing. Activities include canoeing swimming fishing and athletic contests with a Scout Orchestra formal ceremonies and vaudeville entertainment by Scouts and Winchester artists. Refreshments sold.
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Winchester
Libel Proceeding Contemplated Over Seized Schooner
Justice Department weighing libel proceedings in New York to seize the British schooner Henry L. Marshall seized as a liquor smuggler Acting Attorney General Goff announced today in Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
New York
Henry L. Marshall
Justice Department
Goff
America Wins Fourth International Yacht Race
In Cowes Isle of Wight on August 5 America won the fourth international yacht race by a close margin beating Britain 17 to 16 after Britain won the first three races.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
America
Great Britain
Workers Strike At Chester Shipyards In Wage Protest
About fifteen hundred shipyard workers walked off the job in Chester Pennsylvania to protest wage reductions. The report also notes visiting relatives staying with local residents and a trio of women planning to depart for Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chester, Pa
Chester
Mrs Harrison to Tell Her Story on Handley Platform
Mr R Gray Williams, president of the Handley Board of Trustees, invited Mrs Marguerite Harrison to recount her prison experiences in Russia on the Handley lecture platform. She has just returned to Berlin after ten months in a Russian prison and spoke in America here about Germany after the war with posters and questions from the audience. She plans to sail for Poland then Russia again to pursue the big story, and bureaus expect heavy demand on her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
Handley Board of Trustees
Marguerite ©. Harrison
Handley
Harrison
Berlin
Poland
Russia
Bears Control Stock Market In Extended Decline
New York Aug 5. A broad selling wave started early and spread across all industrials. Railroads declined with dividends and low-price shares, forced liquidations and higher time money rates showing weakness as bulls delayed until outside uncertainties ease.
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New York
Samson Tractor Ad Seeks Performance Record
Tractor listing with magneto circulating water pump and air washer priced at 665.00 and 775.02 with extra equipment including fenders belt pulley brake and governor. Inquiry urged into Fr county performance record. Phone 313 301 N Market St. 1p tf
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Fr County
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
N. Market St
Wage Cut Approved by Pottery Workers Union in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on August 5 a 19 percent wage reduction was accepted by the National Brotherhood of Pottery Operatives after talks with the United States Potters Association. The cut is 10 percent immediate and 9 percent to take effect in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
National Brotherhood of Pottery Operatives
United States Potters Association
Young Ladies Wanted at Lewis Jones Knitting Co
Job notice seeks young women to operate sewing machines at Lewis Jones Knitting Co. Paid training offered while learning the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Jones Knitting CO
New York Bars Jack Johnson From State Boxing Licenses
The New York State Boxing Commission adopted a rule setting 38 as the age limit for boxers to receive licenses. The rule bars former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who is 48 years old, from competing in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Boxing Commission
New York State
Jack Johnson
Gor. Va. Picnic and Tournament Saturday August 27 1921
Local event in Gor. Va features a one day picnic and competitive tournament. Organizers promote games, food stalls, and community fellowship with games for all ages and prizes for top performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Ofa
Gor. Va
Legionaires Off to Visit French Front
More than 250 American Legion members sail on the George Washington to visit World War I battlefields in France. The party includes Major Rossel from Shenandoah Academy and officers from the United States Army, with plans to attend ceremonies in Paris Verdun and Flirey and to meet French officials, including President Briand, as they honor wartime allies and Joan of Arc statue dedications.
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American
Rossel
New
Winchester
Legionnaires
Cman
Legion Party
John
Cher
Pepres
Rades
Miller
Indaia Briand
Paris
Marshal Fook
Flirey
Henry T. Allen
Cobleme
Blolg
Joan de Arc
Joan of Arc
York City
Verdun
Empire Tonight and Tomorrow at the Big Program
The page advertises a big program empire tonight and tomorrow with film offerings. A back-page note promises varied pictures including a comedy with Snub Pollard and a Pathé feature The Blood Bat, with showings at 6 30 and 8 45 and ticket prices 10 15 and 26 rents including tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niels
Big Pathe
Apples Wanted for Coming Season at 15 Rouss Avenue
An advertisement seeks apples for the upcoming season. Listings request Golden apples carat or 141-1 from any town. Managed by Mr Sprint and represented by Ashby data. Contact via motel phone in market.
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Ofsted
Rouss Avenue
Sprint
Ashby Data
Firemen Meeting and Convention Discussion Friday
Regular meeting of the Rouss firemen held Friday night at eight referenced as State Firemen’s convention trip to be discussed. Secretary C Douglas Brown signs off. Card of thanks from William T. Barr expresses gratitude for support at the primaries. Also small notices for job and help wanted.
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Regilar
Sth
Douglas
Brown
Rhanks
William T. Barr
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Gran
Ernest
Eek
Skuis
Capon
MR. WI
Messrs
J. B. Violet
Fred. L. Grim
Chapman's
Amherst St
Mrs Riggs Ettins
Pati Dalphia
THE
Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Cornwell
Japan
Edward Giles
William B. Wagner
North Braddock Street
William Pp. Lawler
Lowell
Mass
J. Harry Spencer
Baltimore
Edward J. Vilwig
North Market Street
Mr. Williams
Handley Board
Samson Tractors
the Associated Press
Legionaires
Major Rossel
ROUSS
Schumacher- Bisrye
Albin
Tel
Fairtex
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