Machine slate exposed in Richmond paper urging voters to defeat it
The Richmond News Leader reveals a carefully laid plan by the machine to back Ellyson and others, with a signed letter by R. W. Williams urging a sample ballot and self‑paid registration. It names J Taylor Bilyson and Westmoreland Dawvis as top contenders with Davis leading the ticket for Governor and Pollard as Secretary of Commonwealth, urging voters to vote against the machine slate.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Richmond (Vi) News-Leader
Ellyson
R. W. Williams
Wytheville
Davis
Pollard
GovVernor
Law
Maehiné
Scratchinz
Miss Mary Ez. OConnor Weds in El Paso
El Paso Morning News notes the marriage of Miss Mary Ez. OConnor daughter of Mrs Beth A OConnor to Mr Newcomb at the First Methodist Church residence. The wedding surprised friends and the couple plan to reside at the Linden Hotel while Mr Newcomb works as a postal clerk.
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el Paso
Texas
Winchester
Mary ‘Ez. O'Connor
Beth A. O'Connor
Montana
Yeomb
Lupton Erects Large Packing House at Cumberland Valley
Ly Lupton, noted apple grower, is building a 70 by 70 foot packing house at the Cumberland Valley Railroad yards. The facility will grade and pack apples under shelter, moving operations from the orchards to central processing and becoming one of the region’s largest of its kind.
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Ly Lupton
Cumberland Valley Railroad Yards
Davis as Independent Governor Candidate Preference Mentioned
The passage advocates voting for Davis to oppose machine rule and party ties. It notes Davis is from this end of the state and claims he is not committed to any organization. The Baltimore Sun reports Davis has the inside track in the governor race.
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Davis
Baltimore Sun
City Water Fails as Fire Rages at Livery Stable
City officials face flurry after water system malfunctions during a major blaze. Water pumps continued but no water reached homes or fire lines as the Sullivan fire threatened the livery stable. Engineers switched to direct mains supply, saving property.
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Main
Piccadilly Streets
Gupt. Trier
Margaret Clarke In Gretna Green Tonight
The noted stage production features Margaret Clarke as the capricious heiress Dolly, who falls for a disguised Earl in a lively comedy set around Gretna Green elopements. The Earl bets he can win her heart within a month, prompting romance and mistaken identity. Empire showtime is tonight at 10 cents.
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Seétlana
Margaret Clark
Ary
Basset
Dolly
Empire
Empire to Cut Open Days This Week
Empire will operate only three days this week, tonight Friday and Saturday, due to weak public response to 10¢ shows. Manager J H Henry says the policy may extend or limit further and that operations depend on business.
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Empire
J. H. Henry
Where Franklin Was Born in Boston and Early Home
Benjamin Franklin was born on MUnk street in Boston. As a child his family moved to a gambrel-roofed house on Hanover Street near Union Street. The family later observed a Blue Seda sign indicating Josiah Franklin's soap and candle business.
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Benjamin Franklin
Munk Street
Boston
Benjamin
Hanover Street
Union Street
Josiah Franklin
Ben Franklin
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George Ww. Haines
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Harris Hart
Rowtoke
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B.A. McKee
Graham Conner
Cere Star
S. Main Street
Good & CO
Bell Phone
Thomas J. Trier
Liseless Waste
Ted James Huff
C. L. ‘Carver
Margaret Clarke
Paramount
Gretna
Margaret Fischer
Jackie of
the Navy
Gretna Green
Hable
Hable’s “Weeder
Apple Mens
Apple Buyers
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Virginia
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Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
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Chapman's Auto Supply CO
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