Tennessee Ratifies Susan B Anthony Amendment in House Vote
Tennessee completed ratification of the federal suffrage amendment, with the House finalizing 49 to 47 after Speaker Seth Walker switched his vote to aye. The Senate had ratified 25 to 4, making Tennessee the thirty sixth state to approve the measure and setting up potential voting rights for 17 million women in November.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee House of Delegates
Senate
Seth Walker
Walker
House
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Cox Confers On His Plans In Ohio Stop
Governor Cox, the Democratic presidential candidate, meets Senator Harrison of Mississippi and discusses finishing his personal campaign organization. The talks draw from New York headquarters as Cox plans a tour stop in Indiana tomorrow night before the Indiana Democratic Hall of Fame event in South Bend.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Harrison
Mississippi
Cox
New York
South Bend
Ind
Indiana Democratic Haltagjal Association
Muntzing Buys 30 Acre Farm Near Kernstown for 13000
Mr. H. E. Muntzing of Arthur West Virginia purchased the 30 acre farm of Cornelius N. Cooper near Kernstown for 13000 through W. L. Fultz. The property sits about half a mile north of Kerristown and all buildings are in good shape. Possession is set for December 1.
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H. E. Muntzing
Arthur
W. Va
Cornelius N. Cooper
Kernstown
W. L. Fultz
Kerristown
Mantzing
Friendship Fire Company to host old-time picnic on Labor Day
The Friendship Fire Company held a special meeting and formed committees to organize an old-time basket picnic at Rock Enon Springs on Labor Day September 6. New amusements and various races with prizes will be offered, including prizes for the largest family and for the tallest, shortest, fattest, and lankiest men.
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Friendship Fire Company
Rock Enon Springs
Thomson Hangs Up New World Record at Antwerp
Earl Thomson, Dartmouth College star representing Canada in the Olympic Games, won the final 110 meter hurdle heat in Antwerp setting a world record of 14.5 seconds. H. E. Barron of Meadow Brook Club Philadelphia placed second and Fred. S. Murray of the New York Athletic Club finished third.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
Earl Thomson
Dartmouth College
Canada
H E. Barron
Meadow Brook Club
Philadelphia
Fred
Murray
New York Athletic Club
Famous Mason-Dixon Seven at Rosemont Park
The Famous Mason Dixon Seven performed at Rosemont Park in Pavellion Marpensberg West Virginia on Saturday night August 21, 8380 to 12.19-19-21.
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Mason-Dixon
Rosemont Park
Pavelion
Marpensberg
W.va
State Legislature Debates Woman Suffrage Amid Turbulent Session
Amid Civil War era fervor the Legislature begins debate on ratification of a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. Senators Connor and Scales clash over voting rights and federal stance while suffragists cheer in the flag bedecked gallery as discussion renews.
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Scales
United States
China
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Seales
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Senate
Carr
Frederick County Sunday School Association meets at Vaucluse
The thirteenth annual session of the Frederick County Sunday School Association will convene August 26 at Vaucluse Virginia. The program includes devotions, addresses by Rev. R. Cline Rev. J J Rives and others, reports, committee appointments, music, discussions and an evening address on the Sunday school as an asset to the church and future prospects.
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Frederick County Sunday School
Vaucluse
The
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R. Cline
R. H. Cline
Trinty
H. N. Smith
Fred. B. Wyand
J. Hogue Smith
R. Hy Cline
Presid
Batter helmets eyed by club owners after Chapman incident
New York Aug 18. Frances McQuade Giants secretary treasurer says headgear for batsmen is being considered following Ray Chapman’s fatal head injury. Humanitarian concern and protection of star players’ investments prompt clubs to discuss protective helmets similar to naval aviator helmets.
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Associated Press
New York
Frances McQuade
New York Giants
Ray Chapman
Cleveland Americans
American Railway Express seeks rate increases in Virginia
The American Railway Express Company will on August 31 at 10 a.m. in Court Room State L Corporation Commissiary Richrapne Virginia apply for permission to raise express rates between Virginia points by 12 1 2 percent. It also seeks to advance milk and cream rates to offset railroad rate hikes and to cover potential further advances from the Interstate Commerce Commission to meet Wage Board awards.
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American Railway — Express Company
Court Room
State L Corporation Commissiary
Richrapne
Virginia
Algo
Nie
Acle Commerce Commission
American Railway Express CO
Postal Officials Hurt in Wreck Near Altoona
Three postal workers were injured when the Manhattan Limited sideswiped a wrecked mail car one mile west of Altoona Pennsylvania. The mail car and an express car were destroyed in the collision reported by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Altoona
Manhattan _ Limited
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How Women Will Register in Virginia Voting System
Virginia women who want to vote if the suffrage amendment passes must visit the city or county commissioner of revenue to be assessed for the state capitation tax. After assessment they receive a capitation tax receipt from the local treasurer, pay 1.50 dollars, and are told which ward to register in. Women must state their exact age to the registrar under law with penalties for noncompliance.
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Virginia
Lawrence 8. Davis
Roanoke
Samuel Sampsell Completes Navy Enlistment Five Years In Service
Samuel Sampsell son of the Rev. W H Sampsell of United Brethren Church has completed his naval enlistment after five or six years in the U S service. He trained at Norfolk and attended a naval radio school finishing quickly and served as wireless operator aboard several battleships including the fleet flagship. He is now visiting his father and sisters on National avenue. Lost keys at Opequon bridge on Berryville pike rewards offered by Star office.
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Samuel Sampsell
W. H. Sampsell
United Brethren Church
United States Naval Service
National Avenue
Sampsell
Norfolk
Naval Radio School
Country shy million homes
Baltimore August hearing by the Senate committee on production and reconstruction chaired by Senator Calder heard bankers building exchange real estate manufacturers and city officials describe local conditions. Calder said the United States faces a shortage of at least one million homes based on questionnaires from large cities.
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Intel Crees
Baltimore
Senate Committee On Production and Reconstruction
W. M.calder
New York
Building Exchange
Calder
United States
Ferocious unlicensed dog shot near City Hall
Officers Dove and Armel fired on a large rabid dog on East Water street near the City Hall after the animal attacked Policeman Dove on the lawn. The dog, without a license tag, was killed after Armel fired twice and Dove fired once or twice. The incident occurred about 6 o'clock this morning.
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East Water Street
City Hall
Dove
Armel
Davis Leaves for the States from London
John W. Davis the American ambassador to Great Britain departed London for the United States today with his family, ending his posting in Britain.
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London
John W. Davis
Great Britain
America
Market Tone Shifts As Commodities Rally Then Slumps
In New York this morning sugar shares led a broader selling tone that extended into leather and metal issues. Higher priced petroleum, independent steels, machinery and auto stocks saw modest gains of 1 to nearly 3 points before renewed weakness emerged in cheaper oils by noon.
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Associated Press
New York
Prohibition Chief Joins Anti-Saloon League
Richmond Va Aug 18 The Rev J Sidney Peters state prohibition commissioner since 1916 will leave the post August 31 to join the Anti Saloon League of America He will be succeeded September 1 by Harry B Smith of Culpeper who was elected in the last General Assembly session Peters to travel extensively to promote strict enforcement of the Volstead Act.
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Richmond
J. Sidney Peters
Anti-Saloon League of America
Harry B. Smith
Culpeper
General Assembly
Anti-Saloon League
Harding to Address Lumbermen at Marion Picnic
In Marion Ohio the Lumbermen's Association of the Marion district hosts Harding as the invited guest at a park picnic. He is expected to deliver a brief campaign talk later this afternoon after preparing an address for tomorrow to a front porch delegation of current and former Ohio legislators.
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Associated Pre
Marion
Ohio
Lee Donatos Harding
Lumbermen's Association
Peach and Apple Paring Machines for Orchard Use
Winchester Orchard displays fruit processing tools including peach carriers bushel baskets oak stave picking baskets picking crates bags and peeling machines for orchard and domestic use.
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Winchester Orch
Troy Laundry Ad Promises Prompt Cleaning and Pressing
In CLEANING AND PRESSING correctly and promptly done. Every suit thoroughly cleaned, steamed and pressed. All work guaranteed, TROY LAUNDRY, 39 W. Water Street, Bell Phone 172-W.
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Troy Laundry
Water Street
Bell Phone
Miss Ruth Henry Writing From Thelma Heary Home
Miss Ruth Henry formerly of Wipchester now of Baltimore writes from the home of Miss Thelma Heary on West Cork Street. The note places local residence and a social link between the two women.
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Ruth Henry
Chester
Baltimore
Thelma ‘Heary
West Cork Street
U S May Be Engulfed in Red Menace
Washington reports a Polish crisis risk to civilization as 300 AmericanPolish citizens urge Wilson for aid to drive Bolsheviks from Poland. Paris notes Polish counteroffensive clearing the Danzig corridor and pushing eastward. Moscow cites Bolshevik gains near Warsaw and Vistula with prisoners and guns seized. Paris protests halted French munitions debarkation at Danzig and awaits Polish reply in Minsk talks.
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White House
United States
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