West Virginia miners clash as troops mass near Logan
State troops and armed citizens converge near Jeffery Logan county line as miners battle state police. Washington weighs sending federal troops after Sunday fighting that left four dead in Logan area. President Harding and War Secretary Weeks briefed by West Virginia leaders on possible escalation. Major General Harbord and Brigadier General Bandholtz are sent to investigate. Logan reports over 1000 armed men ready amid ongoing tension.
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Charleston
W. Vas
Jeffrey
Logan County
Washington
West Virginia
White House
Harding
West
President and Advisers Confer on Virginia Crisis Action
Washington reports President and Secretary Weeks with Army leaders are awaiting reports on the West Virginia nine situation. Officials expect federal action before night as 3 000 state police and troops gather at Jeffrey amid imminent battle and a coal field scene of trouble.
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Washington
West Virginia
Weeks
Moving Toward Jeffrey Amid Mass Mobilization Reports
Authorities report about 75 armed automobiles flee Cabin Creek Valley toward Marmet Linns Creek and Logan counties. Groups of five to six join as thousands move toward Jeffrey area. many mines closed as workers head to the mobilization zone. Sheriff Walker notes large bodies moving along Boone Logan lines through St Alban's and neighboring areas.
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Charleston
Cabin Creek Valley
Marmet
Linns Creek
Mingo County
Boone County
Logan County
Jeffrey
Walker
Boone-Logan Line
St. Alban’s
Harding declines miners conference on West Virginia dispute
President Harding refuses John L. Lewis request for a conference between miners and operators to resolve the trouble between West Virginia miners and mine owners.
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Washington
Harding
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Klux Klan Threat Letter Warns Virginia Man
Staunton VA August 30 W Gratton Crawford a local figure received a typed letter signed Ky Klux Klan warning him to change attire bathe more often avoid talking to women on the street seek employment within 30 days or face force from Klan members. He handed the letter to Postmaster M S Donald for investigation.
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Staunton
W. Gratton Crawford
Ky Klux Klan
Crawford
M. Donald
Postoffice Department
Youth with steady habits sought for 1p-tf case
Wanted 1p tf youth about 16 or 18 years old with steady habits. BR. Jp Snapp at 228 N. Market Street listed.
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Jp Snapp
N. Market Street
Prohibition Raids Strike Atlantic City Cafes
Prohibition agents aided by private detectives raided Atlantic City Boardwalk cafes in a sweeping operation described as the largest dry effort there. One hundred twenty warrants were issued and liquor valued in the thousands seized from venues including Martin's Cafe Cafe de Paris Moulin Rouge and others. Raids began overnight and continued into the morning with numerous arrests.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
Prohibition
Square Dancing Only At Picnic At Rock Enon Spring
The Friendship Fire Company's dancing committee at Rock Enon Spring announced that square dancing only will be featured at the upcoming picnic on Monday, September 5, in response to requests. The bathing pool will be open all day for 25 cents. bathers must wear bathing suits.
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Friendship Fire Company
Picnet
Rock Enon
Two Held for Erzberger Murder
Berlin authorities announce two suspects tied to the Erzberger assassination case were detained. One man previously implicated in a murder attempt on Erzberger is jailed, while another remains in custody on suspicion of involvement.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Mathias Erzberger
Herr Erazberger
Royal Chaplain Edgar Shepard Dies in London
The Rev Canon Edgar Shepard former Royal Chaplain at Windsor Castle died in London at 76. He served as chaplain to Queen Victoria, King Edward, and the current Royal family.
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Associated Press
London
Canon Edgar Shepard
Windsor Castle
Queen Victoria
Edward
Harold Lloyds Latest and Conway Tearle Preview
Harold Lloyds latest comedy I Do all about matrimony shown at the Empire tonight with Conway Tearle in The Fighter. Moviegoers will see Lloyd deliver his trademark antics alongside Tearle in a double bill unlikely to disappoint.
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Harold Lloyd’s
Conway Tearle
Lloyd
the Empire Tonight
the Fighter
Apple Growers Open Mill to Cider Apples
Apple Growers announce a mill open to receive cider apples from York tree run orchards in any quantity. National Fruits Products Co. advertises contact at 27-1p-31 Bell Phone 346.
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York Tree Run
National Fruits Products CO
See J M Orndoff Adverts Shoe Department
An advertisement reference notes See J M Orndoff's shoe department promotion appearing on the newspaper's 3d page.
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J. M. Orndoff
Shoe Department
Yard Party and Antique Sale Notices
Yard party planned at Greenwood School House on Thursday September 1 weather permitting. Also advertised is a day mare from Bufflick Road with trimmed mane and tail, contact Fred Fugitt 173 J Himebright's Livery. Antique furniture sale at 210 W Water St on August 31 at 10 AM.
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Greenwood
Bufflick Road
Fred Fugitt
Himebright
Winchester City Sergeant Adam Forney Stricken Paralyzed
Adam Forney longtime Winchester City Sergeant fell ill with paralysis while camping at Bettys Ferry on the Shenandoah river in Clarke county. He was loaded into an automobile and brought home where his condition showed partial improvement. he has numbness in his legs and can speak with some difficulty. Forney is a respected official, brother of Star staff member Fred Forney, and recently returned from a river vacation with his wife Sarah Snapp.
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Adam Forney
Winchester
J J. William Taylor
Betty’s Ferry
Shenandoah River
Clarke County
Forney
Tedvalevatene
Martinsburg Mardi Gras Draws Winchester Visitors
A large turnout from Winchester and Frederick County attended a block dance and Mardi Gras festival in Martinsburg West Virginia hosted by the American Legion post. Most traveled by car and headed home after midnight with some staying for tonight's final dance.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Martinsburg
W. Va
American Legion
Harry
Minerva
Meeting Thursday for officer elections and delegates
A meeting is set for Thursday September 1 at 9 30 a m. Annual election of officers will take place and delegates to the state convention will be elected.
Advance sale heats Empire Road Show of Bringing Up Father
Those planning to attend the first road show of the season at the Empire Theater should buy seats early as advance sales indicate a crowded house. Box office open all day and until ten at night. Reservations by phone Bell 325. Prices 55c 85c and 110.
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Empire Theater
Bell 325
Chapman's Auto Sales Promotes Ford Cars For Sale
Sixty two new Ford cars arrived this month with forty orders on file for future delivery. Fifty cars are planned for next month, and customers are urged to place orders promptly. Also two large rooms over Hable's Store on Main Street are for rent suitable for office or shop. Mr and Mrs S F Mauck have returned home from a visit to Front Royal and Surrу, Va.
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Chapman’s
Hable’s Store
Main St
S. F. Mauck
Front Royal and
Surray , Va
Boxing Death at Annapolis Naval Academy
Midshipman William B. Hayes Jr. of Ven, Pa. died after injuries from an August 20 boxing match at the Naval Academy. The 17 year old, in the fourth class, was injured during an athletic tournament and died after a hospital transfer. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel.
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Associated Press
Ven
Annapolis Naval Academy
William B. Hayes, Jr
Hayes
Naval Academy Chapel
Wall Family Remains Buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery
The remains of Dr. Thomas W. Wall and his wife Mrs. Emily P. Wall were received by express and transported to Mount Hebron Cemetery for interment in the family lot. Their son Warren Wall, who died about two years ago in Tulsa Oklahoma, was recently interred there. The Walls were prominent Winchester Virginia families with many connections, Dr. Wall being son of the long serving Hon. John F. Wall.
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Thomas W. Wall
Emily P. Wall
Carthage
Express
Mount Hebron
Warren Wall
Tulsa
Olka
Wall
Winchester
John F. Wall
Winchester An¢Erick County
Packing Supplies at Reduced Prices
White Pine Apple Boxes with Northwestern specs, lining paper and caps for boxes, and duplex finish apple wraps. Cement coated box nails, and box and barrels hatchets. Clark Bushet baskets and corrugated caps for baskets and barrels. Picking sacks and oak stave picking baskets. Barrel presses stamps and ink from Winchester Orchard Supply Co. Market St. pricing.
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Northwestern
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
N. Market St
Auction notice for antique furniture and items at Bowly residence
On Wednesday August 31 at 10 am bidders will view and bid onFine Antique Furniture Porch Furniture Good Bugs Old China and a large old engraving at 210 West Water Street. Terms cash. Also storage space being arranged and reservations requested. Winchester Cold Storage Co and WM Beverley listed with second hand cream separators for sale by B J Snapp Market Street.
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Geo. W. Bowly
Water St
For Sale Good Vows to Okie Over 77 Inches
For sale a large item described as good vows to okie over 77 inches near Winchester six miles away by Chambersville. Contact Rumsey Smith Hanging Rock West Virginia phone 3114.
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Okie
Chas. L. Baker
Rumsey Smith
Hanging Rock
W, Va
Conners Bargain Store Promotes Friendship Picnic
Our $1.00 days begin Wednesday with khaki pants at $1 a pair striped pants $1 a pair and socks twelve pairs for $1 Visit the inside page for details The notice mentions a Friendship picnic on September 5 at Rock Enon and references Conner's Bargain Store in the area
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Conner's Bargain Store
Open-Door Arms Meeting Urged by Friends
The Friends at the Fairfax Quarterly Meeting in Lincoln Virginia on August 15 1921 urged the disarmament conference to adopt open discussions and warned that failure to disarm could threaten civilization. They note tax burdens for armaments could equal Germanys indemnity cost over thirty years and submit a resolution to President Harding.
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the Star
Borah
United States
Germany
Harding
Socity of Friends
Lincoln
Fairfax Quarterly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Lincoln, Va
Winchester Fair Promises Diverse Attractions
The notice touts automobile and motorcycle races, horse races, free vaudeville acts, agricultural exhibits, automobile show, dancing, jazz orchestras, a busy midway, industrial displays, aeroplanes, and twice daily band concerts. Fireworks cap the program for September 20 to 23, urging attendance each day.
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Winchester Fair
Real Fight Shown In Godless Men At Auditorium
Helene Chadwick stars as a sea daughter in the strong Goldwyn release Godless Men. See it tonight and tomorrow at the Auditorium for 11 17 25 cents a quiet night out with action and drama.
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Helene Chadwick
Handley Schools to Open Sept 12 1921 22 Session
The Handley Schools will open for the 1921 22 session on September 12. Parents must provide certificates of vaccination and disease immunity. New Winchester residents may register at John Kerr building September 6 9 mornings. no County registrations before September 19.
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Handley
Winchester
John Kerr
Wanted—To Rent House by Sept 25 Near Star Office
Classified notice seeks a house rental with a completion deadline of September 25. Reader should contact B. H. care Star office with details.
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B. H
Care Star Office
Used Fords Offer Monthly Payments on All Models
Advertisement notes 25 cars available with monthly payments and prices from 150 to 650 dollars. Buyers warned that if you can buy a horse you can own a Ford car, with various models on offer and take-your-choice options.
Benefit at Welntown Church September 2
A church fundraiser event at Welntown Church raises funds for church needs. The notice lists a September 2 date with a benefit activity supporting church operations and community outreach.
Fighting in Belfast Intensifies Amid Street Chaos
Belfast violence escalated with heavy gunfire and sandbag barriers as police and troops faced armored cars. A laborer was killed and multiple people injured as fighting spread through city streets and factories.
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Associated Pree
Belfast
Irish Cabinet
Lloyd Dublin
Dall Eirann
Lloyd George
London
Knights of Columbus to Attend Lawn Party Fundraiser
A hundred or more Knights of Columbus from burg West Virginia will attend a lawn festival at the home of Mr and Mrs John T Noosae on Water Street this evening. The event supports improvements for the Sacred Heart Church. Attendees are expected to travel by automobile to the party.
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Knights of Columbus
Burg
W. Va
Areccming
John T. Nooaee
Water Street
Sacred Heart
Central Improvements at Chesapeake and Potomac Co
Improvements under way at the central here of Chesapeake and Potomac Company are expected to greatly enhance local long distance service. New equipment and ongoing work cost over $5,000, with N. D. Sheeler and Ry Miller of Baltimore leading, assisted by local workers.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Company
N. D. Sheeler
Ry Miller
Baltimore
Hotel Evans Restaurant Open All Day Hours Listed
Hotel Evans Restaurant advertises open all day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Depeal sale priced at $5.00. The note references a date line 7-12-1p to tr but is fragmented.
Reed's Big Imperial Colored Orchestra at Rosemont Park
Tomorrow night in Rosemont Park Web. Aug 4 Reed's Big Imperial Colored Orchestra returns for a repeat engagement. Admission 60 cents for ladies and 1.00 for gentlemen. Also a separate listing for a lace event at John Noonan's on West Water Street.
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Reed
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