Violence and unrest sweep American rail yards and trains
Across the nation violence and sabotage disrupt rail operations as bombs explode in Albuquerque and Huntington while dynamite damages lines in Paducah. North Carolina National Guard is dispatched to Spencer to quell threats at Southern Railway shops amid broad strike tensions and rail executive talks in Washington.
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Chicago
Atlantic
Pacific
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Chesapeake and Ohio
Huntington
W.va
Illinois Central
Paducah
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina National Guard
Spencer
Southern Railway
Ohio to produce about 5000 car loads of coal daily
Ohio officials reported that by the start of the week the state would be producing roughly 5,000 carloads of coal per day. In Philadelphia the joint conference between anthracite operators and union officials adjourned until Monday without a settlement. In Charleston the Kanawha Coal Operators' Association and United Mine Workers district failed to agree on check-off and on-site wages, ending their wage conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ohio
Central Fuel Distribution Commission
Philadelphia
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
United Mines Workers
Electrician suffers severe burn after blowpipe explodes
Lee Boxwell, a well known electrician in charge of the Kent street sub station for the Northern Virginia Power Company, had his right hand badly burned when a blowpipe containing gasoline exploded. His clothing ignited but he extinguished the flames. He did not realize the extent of the burn until after the fire was out.
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Lee Boxwell
Kent Street
Northern Virginia Power Company
Carden and Jackson Awarded City Marriage License
A marriage license was issued today at the city clerk's office to Carl M. Carden a baker born in Hamilton Ohio and Miss Gladys Mae Jackson daughter of William Jackson of this city.
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Carl M. Carden, Baker
Hamilton, O
Gladys Mae Jackson
William Jackson
Mrs. Frank L. Hamilton Seeks Specialist in New Haven
Mrs. Frank L. Hamilton of Hagerstown Maryland, ill with paralysis for about a year, was taken by auto Thursday to New Haven Connecticut to consult a specialist. She is accompanied by her husband and their daughter Mrs. W. Lee Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Orndoff left by auto to visit relatives in Baltimore.
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Frank L. Hamilton
Hagerstown
New Haven
Conn
Hamilton
W. Lee Fisher
J. M. Orndoff
Baltimore
Mrs. Fannie M. Chapman Dies at 73 in Winchester
Mrs. Fannie M. Chapman died at her home on West Clifford street after a sudden hemorrhage as she and her daughter Lyda Chapman returned from Ashley Swanson's home on South Main. She was born in Harrisonburg and lived most of her life in Winchester, widow of Joseph H. Chapman. Survived by two daughters and three sons, with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Grace Lutheran Church with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Fannie M. Chapman
West Clifford Street
Miss Lyda Chapman
Miss Chapman
Chapman
Swanson
Mount Hebron Q Cemetery
Lyda Chapman
Martin McDaniel
Cherrydale
William and
Walter Chapman
Lynchburg
James R. Chapman
Washington, D. C
Ashley G. Swanson
Virginia
Grace Lutheran Church
A. A. Kelly
Charles Adey
First Baptist Church
J. ¥. Morgan
First Christian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
John I. Sloat
James B. Russell
William Ryan
M. E Reed
E. A. Humston
J. L. Maphis
Empire Theatre Promises New Stuff and Low Prices Next Week
A fragment promotes Empire Theatre next week with a famous star each night and no increase in prices. It invites patrons to bring their companions to see new entertainment while emphasizing a safe, comfortable venue and affordable tickets.
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Empire Theatre
The
Empire
the Empire
Chapman’s Auto Sales Genuine Ford Parts
Advertisement noting genuine Ford parts available at Chapman’s Auto Sales. Stamp indicating authenticity.
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Chapman
Austin White's Sale Tuesday August 22
Community sale at Austin White's include a stock line and livestock items with a dinner offered to attendees after the sale. The notice invites all residents to attend and stay for dinner following the sale on Tuesday.
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Austin White
New United Brethren Church To Be Dedicated Sunday
Details completed for the dedication of the new United Brethren Church on North Braddock street. Bishop William M. Bell of Harrisburg will deliver the sermon at 11 and 8, with services at 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. The program includes addresses by local and regional figures and special offerings.
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New United Brethren
North Braddock Street
William M. Bell
Harrisburg
Los Angeles
Ling
Moller
United Brethren Church
Bell
William J. Bryan
America
Pyiforts
Os O'Clock
Winchester
William F. Gruver
Harrisonburg
Virginia
W. O. Fries
Dayton
Ohio
George Wintover
W. F. Gruver
W.O. Fries
W. M. Bell
D. D
H. E. Richardson
W. Mark Depp
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. W. Glass
J. B. Chamberlin
Martinsburg
W. Va
H.S. Larrick
W. 0. Fries
J. F. Morgan
First Christian Church
L. H. Pence
Delwin Jackson
Alson Hott
Leslie Smith
Herbert Lauck
Walter Gano
John Bailey
H. J. Pifer
George Miller
Walter Hough
Harold Lauck
W. P. Anderson
N. W. B. Snake
Orchard Crates Ready for Distribution This Season
Orchard Supply Co promotes their third car of picking crates ready for distribution. Last car of the season invites customers to buy now while stock lasts.
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Orchard Supply CO
Big Prize Increase Promised for Winchester Poultry Show
The Winchester fair poultry department plans a major expansion August 29 to September 1 with about $2,000 in premiums, nearly double last year. A new 3000 coop poultry building north of the main exhibit will host entries from local and out of town fanciers, judged by Jacob Eberely of Dallas Town, Pa.
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Winchester Fair
The
Fair Society
Ty Bryant
Bryant
Jacob Eberely
Dallastown
Woodside Poultry Farm
Glen Rock
James F. Bolick
Stuarts Craft
Ard Orebaug
Gano Brothers
Martinsburg
W. Va
Herbert Clevenger
Summit Point
Hampshire
Wilbur E. Cather
Frederick County
Winchester
W. H. Bauserman
Stephens City
G. L. Rothgeb
W. D. Wisecarver
Berryville
Mr. Jackson
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Board
Wincheser
Injury at Virginia Woolen Co mill injures worker
Marshall Kremer suffered a severe bruise when a spinning mule ran over his right ankle at the Virginia Woolen Company mill Thursday night. No bones were broken but the ankle swelled considerably. Mrs. Nora T. Fling and her son Lee are visiting in town, with Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Fisher also at South Braddock Street.
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Marshall Kremer
Virginia Woolen Company
Nora T. Fling
Lee
Washington
Parette
M. W. Fisher
South Braddock Street
Wiggles Smith Identified in Norris Killing and Robbery
Baltimore authorities say John L. Smith known as Wiggles is identified by a witness as the shooter in the daylight robbery and killing of William B. Norris at Madison Street and Park Avenue. The heist netted over 7 200 dollars from Hicks Tase & Norris payroll. Mary Garrett, sighted close to the crime, corroborates the identification. Smith is among six suspects in custody.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
John L. Smith
Wiggles
William B. Norris
Madison Street
Park Avenue
Hicks, Tase & Norris Company
Mary Garrett
Norris
Forest Fire Crews Move To Trap Minnesota Blazes
After a calm night crews push to gain control of about 200 northern Minnesota fires. A light rain falls aiding containment near Kelsey, 46 miles north of Duluth, as officials fear a repeat of 1918 disaster with 463 deaths.
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Associated Press
Dulath
Minn
Minnesota
Iicinitg
Kelsey
Here
Mayor Allows Real Beer Sale in Johnstown
Mayor Joseph Caulfield said he would not object to the sale of real beer in Johnstown as a pledge to purge bootleg liquor and provide a substitute for bad water. He stressed it must be real beer not poison laced with alcohol and ether.
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Johnstown
Bootles Gers
Joseph Caulfield
Governor McCray Rules Dempsey Brenaman Fight Illegal
Governor McCray informs Laporte County sheriff that the Dempsey Brenaman prize fight in Michigan City is illegal under state law. The letter states the event violated prohibitions on prize fighting.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
McCray
Laporte County
Michigan City
Armed clashes shake Dublin and armt border skirmish at Duncooley
In Dublin heavy firing raged last night between Free State troops and irregulars. National forces were hit by rifles and machine guns. A four hour fight at Duncooley on the South Armagh border ended with Republicans firing across the border as Free Staters pursued. No casualties reported.
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Associated Press
Dublin
National Army
Duncooley
Belfast
South Armagh
Warrenton Vets to Attend Confederate Reunion
Joe Kendall Camp of Warrenton Virginia notifies it will be represented at the Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia meeting in Winchester August 29 to 31 by listed members including Allison Armstrong Bowen Bywaters Embrey Huddleson Mof Maeve Mooney Payne Wallace Royston Walker Rector Yates Rose and adjutant Hambleton Ashby Captain J.
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Joe Kendall
Warrenton
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
Winchester
Allison
Armstrong
J. E
Bowen
H.C
Bywaters
Embrey
Huddleson
H. W
Mof
Maeve J
Manyett
EB. A
Moon
No Grumblers There As Militia Camp Prepares Miller O Rear
Special CORRES PONDENT reports at Beach Virginia Guard camp of the 106th Infantry unit with companies from Roanoke Chase City South Staunton Bedford Alta Vista Charlottesville and more. Officers praise drills and camp life while soldiers pray for Miller O Rear's operation performed for appendicitis. Benches of mess life feature Big Bill Schneider and Pink Arthur as the men endure days of strenuous training expected to benefit the country.
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Beach
Winchester
Virginia Guard
Waller
H. L
Miller
Charlottesville
Big Bill Schneider
Benny Kal
Pink Arthur
Rochester
R.A
NeGy Oo
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C. and
Ies
North Carolina
Tional Guard
Trou
R. R
New York
Harding
A. P. Thom
Thom
Congress
Senator Borah
Borah
Labor Committee
Senate
Alva McDonald
Rock Island
N. C. National Guard
Coal Creek
Kentucky
Brother’s
Bishop Bell
United Brethren Congregation
Winchester Fair Grounds
WM. B. Norris
Demsey
Winchester Companies
Opie
Virginia Beach
Miller O'Rear
Mast
Seriouiaheus
Regilar Army
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