Nation Faces Railway Tie-Up If Plans Fail
United railway unions reject President Harding's final peace proposal, threatening a nationwide strike. Key routes halted including Illinois Central and Union Pacific as 500 travelers remain stranded at Ogden Utah. Executives head to Washington to present conditional acceptance or rejection.
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Utah
Washington
Harding
Western Pacific
Overland
Illinois Central
Denver
Rio Grande
Wabash
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
White House
Switchhmen
Great Western Junction Point
Memphis
Denver and
Moberly
Oregon
Pocapella
Idaho
Salt Lake City
Missouri, Kansas
Brotherhood
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Congress
Pennsylvania
Delaware &Hudson
Pere Marquette
Missouri Pacific
T. DeWitt Cuyler
Cuyler
Railroad Labor Board
Cumberland Valley Firemen to Convene in Harrisburg
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association holds its twenty first annual convention in Harrisburg Pa October 3 4 and 5 with Winchester companies invited to attend and enter prizes Officials including Capt Robert L Gray president and C H Lewis finance committee member urged full attendance and credential dues return by September 30
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Cumberland Valley Association
Keystone State
Harrisburg
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Winchester Companies
L.jacobs
Waynesboro
Robert L. Gray
Winchester
W. J. Roop
Middletown
W. A. Wilhide
Keyser
W. Va
Mason
Martinsburg
W. H. Richter
Chambersburg
C. H. Lewis
W. W. Glass
John W. McDonald
State Society
Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association
Cumberland Valley Society
Otober 4
of Eagles
Siath-and
Land-Streets
Jacobs
Pennsylvania State Association
Cumberland Valley Associaton
Pennsylvania
Picnic Committee Meeting Of Friendship Fire Co
The Picnic Committee of the Friendship Fire Company will meet Monday at 8 o clock to arrange the annual event. R T Jones serves as Chairman.
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Friendship Fire Co
R. T. Jones
Fordson Tractor Salesmen Wanted Ad
Classified notice seeks Fordson tractor salesmen for Chapman’s Auto Sales on Millwood Road between Ope Quon and Winchester. Reward offered for a lost black handbag containing bathing suits innertubes and towels at Star office.
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Chapman
Millwood Road
Opequon
Winchester
Braddock
Piccadilly St
Star Office
Thanking Friends for Sympathy in Sickness and Death
A brief gratitude note from Mr. and Mrs. Henon Orndoff and their brothers for the kiess and sympathy shown during the illness and passing of their daughter Phoebe Alice Orndoff.
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Phoebe Alice Orndoff
Henon Orndoff
Wage agreement discussed between miners and operators
The discussion reached a consensus that any wage agreement would remain in effect, reflecting the ongoing negotiations between labor and management. The wording suggests agreement stability as talks proceed.
City finances found in good shape by council finance committee
The Winchester Virginia finance committee reported after examining the City Treasurer William T. Barr's books and vouchers for June 1 to December 31 1921 that the accounts were correct showing a total of 130627.46 dollars. Committee members J George Baptier John W Rosenberger and P McVicar signed the report.
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Common Council
William T. Barr
Willam T. Barr
Winchester
Wm. T. Barr
J. George Baptier
John W. Rosenberger
P. McVicar
Finance Committee
City Council
Telegraph links London Dublin Restored After Attack
Telegraph communication between London and Dublin was restored at 3 40 this morning after a five hour suspension caused by an attack by Irish irregulars on the post office. Meagre details remained unclear as the report noted.
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Associated Press
London
Dublin
City voters to be fully informed on water and sewers
The city moves to place a $200 000 bond issue for water system extensions and sewer improvements before qualified voters. Harris mains may be acquired soon as discussions address adding city water to Harris Addition and extending sewers, with rate 4 percent and tax implications. The Common Council approved initial readings of ordinances and pledged detailed public information before the vote.
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Common Council
Bak
A A
A A and Kabehe
Henry
Baetjer
Anderson
Sale
Harris Water Mains
H. B. Dunlap
Harts Addition
L. Warris
Harris’ Addition
Dunlap
Griffiths Death Marks End of Era in Irish Leadership
Arthur Griffith president of the Dial Eireann is dead in Belfast. His passing pins a pivotal figure in the creation of the Irish Free State and marks the end of a prominent era in modern Ireland.
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Griffith
Associated Press
Belfast
Arthur Griffith
Dial Eireann
Ireland
Irish Free State
Hugh Taylor on Trial for Guard's Death
Roanoke waiter Hugh Taylor faced a second circuit court trial for manslaughter after a motorcycle hit and killed Atwell H. Guard of Fredericksburg along the Valley Pike near Kernstown. The hung jury from the previous trial prompted review by witnesses as the case headed to jury deliberations.
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Hugh Taylor
Roanoke
Atwell H. Guard
Frederty Farmer
Pape
Sided
Stery
Sven
James P. Reardon
Harry R. Kern
Guard
Stephens City
Kernstown
Taylor
Funeral services for Lieutenant Oldham in Winchester
Funeral services for Lieutenant Hubert Oldham son of the late E C Oldham and Mrs Callie Bruce Oldham of Winchester will be held at Christ Episcopal Church Monday at 4 oclock. Rev Robert B Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Remains expected to reach Winchester early Monday and interment follows with his mother and sister Mrs W Merritt wife of Captain Merritt US Navy in attendance.
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Hubert Oldham
E. C. Oldham
Callie Bruce Oldham
Winchester
California
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Mount Hebron
W. Merritt
Merritt
United States Navy
Automobile Fire Damages Car Near Local Plant
An automobile owned by E W Smith on the Northwestern grade two miles west of town caught fire around noon near the Cornwell Lime Mill Company. Firemen from Winchester responded to an alarm from the railroad offices but did not bring the apparatus to the scene. Miss Anna Bell, niece of the late Mrs. B Rouss of New York, is staying at Hotel Jack.
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E.W. Smith
Cornwell Lime Maii Company
Winchester
Winchester and Western Railroad
Anna Bell
B.rouss
New York
Hotel Jack
Store Improves Facade As Fall Lines Arrive
The business confirms continued operation during renovations and invites customers to visit to see the new fall lines. A spokesperson says improvements will not interrupt service and customers can shop as renovations proceed.
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Busines
Apple Baskets and Summer Packages Marketed
A brief ad note touts Apple Baskets as the best summer package with well priced sizes and gasoline options referenced, highlighting orchard products and promotional phrasing from WIN ORCHARD APPLY CO.
R. T. Jones & Co. Funeral and Upholstery Ad
Local undertakers and upholsterers offer updated equipment and reliable service at reasonable prices. R. T. Jones & Co. provide funeral directors embalmers and upholstering with contact listed as phone 666.
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R. T. Jones & Co
Abies Bell
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