Modern West Virginia coalfield clash reported casualties and mobilization
A deputy sheriff was killed in a firefight on Glair Mountain between a patrol and armed forces from the east slope. Reinforcements pour into Logan County as residents mobilize to resist forces massed in Southern West Virginia. Captain Lawson leads Mingo volunteers from Williamson as women organize meals for arrivals. Brig Gen H H Bandholtz ordered to enforce the proclamation and restore order in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AN. W. Way
John
Puty Sher
West Virginia
Spruce Fork
Logan County
Glair Mountain
Boone County
Logan
Lawson
Williamson
Bandholtz
Washington
Weeks
H. H.ain i
West Vira
Harding
Frederick County Urges Free Clinic Attendance
People of Frederick county are urged to take advantage of free clinics at designated points advertised in the paper. Many lives may be saved by accepting this opportunity. Co. R. Anderson, Sec. Board of Health, Fred. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Godless Men Opens At Auditorium As Big Feature
The film Godless Men begins a two day run at Auditorium. It offers a vivid portrayal of dramatic rivalries and law of survival amid sea adventure and romance. A second week feature promises grand action and irresistible appeal for viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditorium
Bargain Store Ad and Boy Scout Meeting Notice
A local advertisement promotes a $1.00 Day Sale with khaki pants striped pants and socks. Also announces Boy Scouts of America meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the scout cabin with games tests and scout work and a need to bring food for breakfast. The note mentions a Friendship picnic on September 5 at Rock Enon and a scout executive sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner's Bargain Store
North Main St
Scout
Legion to Host All Star Blue Ridge League Series
The Winchester Legion club announced a three game series with the Blue Ridge League all stars on September 6 7 and 8. A $350 guarantee was set for the games and rain will not cancel as scheduled. Season tickets have expired and will not admit to the all star games.
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Blue Ridge
American Legion
Legion Club
Winchester
Legion
Romney
W.va
Legionaires
West Virginians
Friendship Fire Company Picnic Committee Meeting
All sub-committee chairmen of the Friendship Fire Company picnic committee are requested to attend the meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock and present their reports. This will be the final set of reports before the picnic on September.
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Friendship Fire Company
Merchants Agree to Close on Labor Day on Monday
Half a dozen larger Main Street stores signed an agreement to close all day next Monday September 5, Labor Day. Signers include J. M. Orndoff, H. K. Green and Brother, Gray and Sheetz, Moling and Seal, Hamburger's Specialty Shop, and Grove Brothers. Other merchants may close part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Orndoff
H. K. Green and Brother
Gray and Sheetz
Moling and Seal
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
Grove Brothers
Nettleton Adv on 3rd Page Note
Brief item notes an advertisement spotted on the newspaper’s third page mentioning Nettleton. The readable fragment indicates a reference line for a future insert or promotion but no actionable details or dates are present.
Officials warn IWW men in Langdon incident
Grandfort North Dakota August 31 Associated Press report says Mayor William Stranger and Langdon state's attorney Grinson arrived in Larrimore to consult with a crowd of several hundred men said to be IWW members planning to march on Langdon to demand the release of jailed members. Langdon officials warned they would face trouble if they proceeded in a body.
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Associated Press
Grandfort
N. D
William Stranger
Grinson
Langdon
Larrimore
Industrial Workers of the World
Langer
Troue
Civic League Sets Monthly Meeting at Handley Library
The Civic League will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday at 4 p m in Handley Library. All members are urged to attend to transact important business. Mrs Herbert Larrick President.
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The
Civic League
Handley Library
Bank Robbers Foiled by Alarm at West Virginia Bank
Five masked bandits entered the Tannelton Bank in Tannelton county and threatened cashier John J. McKine with pistols. The cashier activated the burglar alarm, alerting authorities as sheriffs from three counties pursue the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Morgantown
Tannelton Bank
Tannelton
Ecton County
John J. McKine
Man Jumps From Brooklyn Bridge Noted Baltimore Man
A man identified by papers as Oscar Merlin of Baltimore leaped from a Brooklyn Bridge truck to a suspension cable and fell into the river. The Baltimore directory shows no Oscar Morlin but lists a Norlin.
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Man
Brooklyn Bridge
Associated Press
New York
Oscar Merlin
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Oscar Morlin
Norlin
Bringing Up Father In Wall Street Opens Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre opens tonight with Bringing Up Father In Wall Street. Manager Baker asserts the original New York company will perform here, arriving today from Hagerstown Maryland after a capacity showing there. Advance seat sales are strong.
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Empire Theatre
Father
Wall Street
Baker
McManus
New York
Hagerstown
Navy Blimps Burned In Rockaway Point Fire
Three Navy airships including the H-1 and a kite balloon were destroyed by a fire at Rockaway Point Naval air station. A gasoline explosion sparked the blaze, and one man suffered slight burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Rockaway Point Naval Air Station
Hindoos Rise in War Path in Madras Clash
Fighting between fall-caste Hindoos and Mohans and the Drazi dians or Indian aborigines resumed in Madras. The crowd sought to block the Drazidians from work and police fired on the mob with casualties not yet detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madras
Ford car shipments and rental notice from Chapman’s Auto Sales
Sixty two new Ford cars arrived this month with forty orders on file. Fifty cars expected next month. Prompt orders advised. Also two large rooms for rent over Hable’s Store on Main Street suitable for office or shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman’s
Hable’s Store
Main St
Clara K. Young at Strand Today
Clara K. Young appears at the Strand in The Better Wife from The Love Quest. The note lists Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School picnic at Rock Enon Springs with a special train at 9 a.m. Adults 90c, children 10 to 14 45c, under ten free. Also an army drill notice ordering men to report Friday Sept 2 at 7 45 p.m. with pay and no cheques until Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock ST
Rock Enon Springs
Bob's. CO
Geo. H. Grimm
E. E. Brengle
See J. M. Orndoff and the Shoe Department ad
Advertisement reference notes J. M. Orndoff's shoe department with a brief pointer to page three. It mentions a promotional item or sale context and directs readers to the 3d page for full details.
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J. M. Orndoff
Shoe Department
Flood Named Chairman of Virginia Democratic Executive Committee
Congressman Hal D. Flood of the Tenth District was chosen by acclamation as chairman in Richmond. He pledged a sweeping November Democratic victory, attacked Republican funds and record, and promised a united front from Bristol to Accomac as Virginians prepare for the next election.
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Henry D. Flood
Congress
Virginia
Democratic State Committee
Rorey A.james
Danville
Flood
Appomattox
Richmond
Hal D. Flood
Tenth
Democratic Executive Committee
Murphy's Hotel
George C. Peery
Tazewell
House
Ah-M
Fiood
G. O. P. Gaims
Packing Supplies at Reduced Prices
White Pine Apple Boxes with Northwestern specs. Lining Paper and Caps for Boxes. Duplex-Finish Apple Wraps. Cement Coated Nails and Box Accessories. Clark Bushel Baskets Corrugat ia Caps. Picking Sacks Oak-Stave Baskets. Barrel Presses Stencils Stamps Ink. Winchester Orchard Sup Co. Phone 313 2301 N Market St. iptf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
N. Market St
Winchester Cold Storage advert invites prompt space reservations
Winchester Cold Storage Co. announces it will operate a portion of its storage to accommodate all apples offered and asks for prompt reservations to determine required space. The notice is signed by WM. Beverley, manager.
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Winchester Cold Storage CO
Charge It Clara Delivers Message to Women This Weekend
Kimball Young presents a powerful talk aimed at women this Friday and Saturday in town. The event promises a strong message on empowerment and personal finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara “‘Kimball Young
Yard Party Wanted to Rent House by Sept 25
Classified notice requests a yard party to rent a house by September 25. Contact at B. H care Star office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H
Care Star Office
For Sale Good Young Stock Ewes in Winchester Area
Good young stock ewes offered for sale. Seller will be at Chas L Baker's Friday August 26 with 100 head or more, 5 miles from Winchester near Chambersville. Contact via phone 3114. Listing by Iott Rumsey Smith Hanging Rock West Virginia. Cadillac agent H W Ebert delivers new Cadillac Eight passenger touring car to Percy Miler of Misier and Anderson.
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Chas. L. Baker’s
Winchester
Chambersville
H. W. Ebert
Cadillac
Buick
Percy Miler
Misier & Anderson
Winchester Fair Opens With Speed and Spectacle
Daily at the Winchester county fair promises four days of unusual entertainment. Tuesday features automobile racing at 3 PM with Schutte defending his Shenandoah Valley record and a 2:30 PM dancing duo in the main hall. A death defying cycling act, vaudeville, moving pictures, a 30 piece band, and a modern midway with Ferris wheel all highlight the opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Management
Schutte
Shenandoah Valley
The
Fair Association
New York Hippodrome
Saas
Winchester Fair
City Sergeant Adam Forney Improves After Stroke
City Sergeant Adam Forney, who suffered a stroke while preparing to return home from Shenandoah River vacation near Berry's Ferry, showed improvement this morning at his South Washington Street residence. He could not speak yesterday but began to improve toward morning. doctor ordered complete rest and quiet for at least one week.
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Adam Forney
Shenandoah River
Berrys Ferry
South Washington Street
Forney
Mr. Forney
Used Fords Offer Low Monthly Payments For Cars
Twenty five cars available with monthly payments. All models from $150 to $650. If you can buy a horse you can own a Ford car. Take your choice.
Briand Seeks Deputies Vote on Disarmament Conference
Premier Briard seeks authority from the Chamber of Deputies to represent France at a Washington disarmament and Far East questions conference beginning November 11. The claim appears in L'Honne Libre from Paris dated August 23.
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Associated Press
Paris
Briard
Chamber of Deputies
France
Washington
L'Honne Libre
Regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company
Friday night, the Sarah Zane Fire Company holds its regular meeting with much business of importance to be transacted. All members are requested to be present as stated by the secretary.
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Sarah-Zane Fire Company
Car Upset Near Nat Avenue In Maryland Injures Shull Family
Mr and Mrs Arthur Shull and Mrs Hoffman their sister in law plus Catherine Hoffman were hurt when a Buick touring car overturned near a dangerous embankment in Pearceville Maryland. The Shulls suffered cuts bruises and a broken shoulder bone while Catherine Hoffman was severely cut. All were treated at Memorial Hospital Winchester and later returned home to Nat Avenue. All expected to recover.
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Arthur
Shull
Nat Avenue
Pearce Ville
Washington
Lewis Hoffman
Catherine Hoffman
the Star
Ville
Mia
Winchester
Memorial Spital
Catherine
National Avenue
Uncle Joe Cannon Keeps House Seat Despite Report
The Associated Press reports that former Speaker of the House Joseph G. Cannon said he did not authorize a statement about retirement. Cannon, a longtime Illinois representative, has served in the House since 1873 with only three terms outside.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joe” Cannon
Illinois
Cannon
Shark kills U S soldier in Manila incident
Private Mar cellus Abernathy of the Ninth Coast Artillery was severely injured by a shark while swimming in Manila Bay and died later. His sister Mildred Abernathy of Forsyth, Georgia, is named as his nearest kin.
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Manila
Mar
Cellus Abernathy
Ninth Coast Artillery
Mildred Abernathy
Forsyth
Will trade new Overland coupelet for any good car
Chapman’s Auto Sales advertises a trade offer for a new Overland coupelet in exchange for a good used car. The notice also lists a separate rental at 311 Fairmont Avenue starting October 1.
Hudson Car Seized From Private Sale Listed Here
A new Hudson is offered for sale though ownership changes are unclear. The listing mentions a previously owned vehicle and notes a transition from private sale to public advertising. Proceeds are expected to benefit the seller’s account.
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Gohn Gore
R. Anderson
Sec. Board of Health, Fred. Co
Rosemont Park
Reed
Big
Imperial Coloredestra
Great
Peerless ‘Orchestre
BOY Scouts OF America
Rock Enon
Nettleton
Adv
J. W. W. Men
Herbert Larrick
Father Rere
Clara K. Young
Strand
England
Continent
Mr. James
Greenwood
Iott
Rumsey Smith
Hanging Rock
W. Va
Agricultural Society
Wine
Chapman’s Auto Sales
Briand
Job
Shark
U. S
Chapman
Hote
Fairmont Avenue
Hudson
Persale
Piet
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