Warrants Sworn In Local Assault Case And Support Charge
Mrs Copeland linked to White House visit with warrant for assault with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons. Dewey Batt fled town after another warrant issued by Mrs Dewey Batt for failure to support wife and child. Sheriff Pannett failed to locate Batt in Hagerstown and sent warrant to Maryland sheriff. Mrs H B Ritter returns home from Loudoun county. Mrs Elder Cornwell visited Washington then returned with sister Mrs William G Dorsey.
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Dewey Batt
Dewey
Hagerstown
Elder Cornwell
Near White Post
Washington
William G. Dorsey
End of Coal Strike in Ohio Valley Talks
Six coal operators with about one million tons output reached a settlement at Cleveland. Miners are ready to return to work as soon as the sub-district president orders. Operators set a tentative scale after caucus. miners split but majority backed the agreement.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Cleveland
Anthracite miners and operators set to sign pact in Philadelphia
An afternoon joint meeting of coal operators and miners was scheduled to sign an agreement. Philadelphia reports the conference tomorrow with leaders predicting an early settlement of the strike in the anthracite fields. In Nova Scotia virtually all major mines closed as 5 000 miners strike spurn the leaders' agreement with the British Empire.
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Philadelphia
Sydney
N.S
Nova Scotia
Shenandoah Farmers Meet at Woodstock Grounds
Shenandoah county farmers held their annual outing and picnic at the Woodstock fair grounds last Saturday. Addresses were given by George W. Keezel of Harrisonburg George Wales state secretary of the association Chris Parkins of Augusta county and Dabney Harrison of Clarke county. Officers for the ensuing year were elected with George Sammiers as President E Z Dingledine as vice president J C Clark as secretary and treasurer and directors Wade Pence C A Bowman Samuel Strickler S B Hepner C M Childs Asa A Sheetz.
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Shenandoah County
Woodstock Fair Grounds
George W. Keezel
Harrisonburg
George Wales
Association
Chris Parkins
Augusta County
Dabney Harrison
Clarke County
George Sammiers
E. Z. Dingledine
J. C. Clark
Mount Jackson
Wade Pence
Names Similar Not Related In Morning Letter
Editor The Star reports on Miss Jennie Sumption denying any relation to a Virginia Sumption arrested and fined. Letters mention other locals: Theodore Reilly heading to Washington and Murnan family in Jacksonville Florida spending time at North Kent Street, plus coal distribution talks in Richmond. Also includes short opinions on painting walls, punctuation, and quotes from various newspapers.
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Virginia Sumption
Taylor Murnan
Jacksonville
Fla
John Murnan
North Kent Street
New Ruling For Defense-Challenge To Juror
A trial judge overruled the defense challenge for cause against juror Mrs Floppit. The juror has time to reconsider and potentially change her mind multiple times as the case proceeds.
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Floppit
Adree
Lee
Cane
Weary-Say Promises Pie Trick in Exchange
A playful exchange has Weary promising a slice of pie in return for a favor from Sonny. The lad asks for clarification as Weary hints at secrecy to avoid informing his mother.
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Sonny
Followed the Crooks Says Detective Bent on Pursuit
A detective confronts a tangled case as he remains determined to trail the crooks. The exchange hints at a stubborn, morally compromised pursuit without full cooperation from associates.
Drawing Away From the Ugly Yi Turtle Kiss
A playful exchange recalls a character dodging an unwanted kiss and responding with a clever line about drawing in their head. The quip blends whimsy with quick wit in a light moment.
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Yi Turtle
Polite Exchange Highlights Sparkling Policeman Buttons
Two friends admire a policeman in a witty exchange. The first comments on how brilliant he looks, while the second notes his 40 buttons sparkle, revealing a playful scene from a late 19th or early 20th century illustration.
Fashionable Water Dog Debate in Parlor
Mrs Youngbride and a dealer discuss dog breeds with the spaniel as a water dog and the greyhound as the most fashionable. The exchange hints at breed preferences and social trends.
Massanetta Bible Conference Draws Winchester Participants
Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg hosts a Bible conference attracting Winchester and Frederick County residents. Car parties will depart August 17 to hear Dr J Stuart Holden and Dr William Evans, with Dr Egbert Smith recently returned from Central Africa.
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Massanetta Springs
Harrisonburg
Presbyterian Church, Synod of Virginia
J. R. Lupton
Virginia
Winchester
Egbert Smith
Foreign Missions
Southern Presbyterian Church
Holden
Evans
Chrystal Brown
Frederick County
Independent to oppose Reed in St Louis Senate race
Francis M. Burle president of the St Louis Democrats said an independent candidate would be entered against James A. Reed the Democratic nominee for the U S Senate and R R Brewster the Republican candidate in an effort to defeat Reed in the upcoming race in St Louis Missouri.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Francis M. Burle
St. Louis
Local notes highlight visits and guests in Stephens City
Miss Lucye Dean visited Miss Emma Jones in Berryville and attended a horse show. Several social guests travel from Baltimore Washington and Leesburg to stay with local families including Miss Corinne Bowen and Miss Flora George.
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Rayleigh
H. Painter
Corinne Bowen
Baltimore
Evelyn Heath Stickley
Virginia Shrypek
Georgianna Masomer
Browntown
Flora and
Alma George
Leesburg
William White
Casper Henkel
Waynesboro
W. H. Painter
Fred. Carbaugh
Strasburg
Byron Lemley
Cora Grove
Mildred Lee - Grove
Lancaster
Hartivon
Fruit growers seek relief as railroad tie up spreads
Reports from Wenatchee Valley and Fresno show fruit growers pleading with President Harding and union leaders to end or pause the strike to protect a $25,000,000 crop. Meanwhile trains stall and maintenance workers strike across several lines, with varied local impacts and return visits from travelers.
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Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
San Joachim
Wenatchee Valley
Fresno
California
Harding
Four Great Brotherhoods
Genuine Baalmann's Gas Tablets Promised Relief
A vintage ad touts Baalmann's Gas Tablets for lasting relief from gas and indigestion. It claims three tablets before and after meals prevent bloating and breath difficulties. Sold by Boyd Drug Co and Baalmann Chemist San Francisco.
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Baalmann
Imann
Boyd Drug Co
San Francisco
Governor Trinkle Returns Home After Mrs. Sexton Injury
Governor trinkle, attending a fuel conference in Washington, canceled plans to return to Richmond and rushed to Wytheville after learning Mrs. James W. Sexton, Mrs. Trinkle's mother, had fallen and been gravely hurt. The incident coincided with his Lions initiation ceremony.
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Richmond
Trinkle
Washington
Parke P. Deans
Wytheville
James W. Sexton
Royal Order of Lions
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