Murder and street shooting in New York
Ray mond Amos killed Luci Harper on a street near One Hundred and Thirtieth Street and Seventh Avenue then killed himself after a police patrol passed. Police say Monk Eastman was shot by former associates in a gang fight at his old east side stamping ground after an all night cafe confrontation.
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Associated Press
New York
Raymond Amos
Luci? Harper
One Hundred and Thirtieth Street
Seventh Avenue
Eastman
Gster
France
East Side
Dennis
Monk
Rails Extend Recent Gains In Holiday Stock Rally
A morning stock market dip broadened, but rails led gains with readings from Reading, Chesapeake and Ohio, New York Central, and Harriman and Hill issues. Baldwin locomotive and several oils and foods avoided pressure as Crucible and Atlantic Gulf faded.
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Associated Press
New York
Rails
Reading
Chesapeake and Ohio
New York Central
Harriman and Hill
Baldwin Locomotive
Crucible
Atlantic Gulf
Famous Players
London
Fancy Box Apples and Pears Available for Delivery
Fancy box apples including Staymans Winesaps King David Sweet Paradise Jonathan Albemarle Belle Fleur Rome Beauty Grimes Golden and York Imperials with barrels of varieties. Order early for delivery. Express and parcel post arranged. Bring address and we will do the rest. Sam Haines Winchester Va Phone 419. 1ptf.
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King David
Sweet Paradise
Jonathans
Albemarles
Rome
Grimes Golden
York
Sam Haines
Winchester
Dinner Honoring Daughter Draws Guests From Nearby Towns
A Christmas turkey dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grubbs in Wadesville Virginia in honor of their daughter Samuel Emery of Martinsburg West Virginia. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Russell from Winchester, Mr. Barney Anderson from Winchester, Grace Laura and Odie Anderson, Carrie McAboy of Swimley, Mrs. B W Russell and sons Lyle and Ray of Wadesville, Charles Grubbs of Martinsburg, and Samuel Emery of Martinsburg. A delightful meal followed the gathering.
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Wadesville
Martinsburg
His Emery
W. Va
Condensed Copper Dividend Declared by Amalgamated Copper
The Amalgamated Copper Mining Company announced a $1 quarterly dividend continuing since May 26 1919. Directors issued a statement noting market conditions and that no action will be taken currently.
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Associated Press
New York
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
55 Years with B. and C. R. R. Conductor to Retire?
Captain B Frank Norris of Brunswick Maryland marks fifty five years with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as a passenger conductor. He began work in February 1866 at about age sixteen and has avoided serious accidents. He has not planned retirement and feels fit to continue working.
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B. Frank Norris
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Norris
Constitutional amendment to bar tax exemptions
In Washington on December 28 the House proposed a constitutional amendment to prevent the issue of any tax exemptions or securities by the federal government, the state, or any county or municipality. Chairman McFadden of the banking committee announced the proposal.
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Washington
House
McFadden
Banking Committee
Laborers' Pay to Be Cut in Springfield Area
Springfield Mass December 28 Wages of common laborers will drop from 67 to 60 cents an hour starting January 1. The cut, announced by the Springfield building trades association, affects about 2000 workers on local building projects and involves members and non members of the group within the allied building trades council.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Springfield Building Trades’ Association
Allied Building Trades Council
Stills Found in Detective's Room in Louisville Raid
Federal officers seized two moonshine stills of 25 and 35 gallon capacity and 100 gallons of beer in a raid on an downtown Louisville apartment building. The alleged operator was taken into custody on the scene. The third floor unit had been rented by city detectives. He claimed ignorance of the stills' presence.
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Louisville
Fayette County Fire Bug Reward Dispute
Fayette county commissioners refuse to pay a $5,000 reward for the arrest of the so called fire bugs citing doubt they have caught the real culprit. They express concern over whether Frank Roma or Albert Smith actually fired the Marion school and fear both men may be cooperating with the investigation.
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Uniontown
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
Hibbs
Frank Roma
Marion School
Albert Smith
Harding Talks on the Tariff with McCumber and Strauss
President elect Harding resumes domestic policy talks with Senator McCumber and Oscar Strauss. McCumber to discuss emergency tariff plans and finance matters, Strauss to discuss foreign commerce. McCumber, sole Senate Republican to back Versailles ratification, urges formation of an independent associ
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Associated Press
Marion
Harding
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate Finance Committee
Oscar Strauss
Commerce and Labor
Senate
Strauss
League of Nations
Association of Nations
League
United States
Pretty Home Wedding at Clearbrook
A wedding took place at 7 am at the Zinn home in Clearbrook when Miss Mary Magdalene Zinn married Mr. George B. Fansier. The ceremony featured green and red Christmas decor, with Rev. Clarence Woods officiating and Miss Katharine Hottel playing music. The bride, a Virginia Normal School graduate and teacher, is popular and connected. the groom, a Winchester native, previously with a bank and now with Northern Virginia Orchard Company. They departed for a honeymoon route through Hagerstown Philadelphia New York Norfolk and Roanoke, returning soon.
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W. C. Zinn
Clearbrook
Mary Magdalene Zinn
George B. Fansier
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Katharine Hottel
Strasburg
Lohengrine
Frederick County
St.Paul’s Reformed Church of Stecongregation
Virginia
Naval Service
Newport
R. I
Norfolk
Northern Virginia Orchard Company
Fansler
Winchester
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
New York
Roanoke
J. W. Bpling
President Wilson Celebrates Sixty-Fourth Birthday
Washington December 28 President Wilson marked his sixty fourth birthday receiving many congratulatory messages. His daughters Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs William G McAdoo were present along with Dr Stockham Axson brother of Wilsons first wife Mrs Wilson and the remainder the kind news notes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Margaret Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Stocktom Axson
Majorie Brown
Wesleyan Bible Class Delivers Christmas Baskets
The Wesleyan Bible Class distributed Christmas baskets to forty families last week, brightening homes and drawing heartfelt thanks from recipients. The group thanks friends who helped spread Christmas cheer in the city. A black purse with cash and notes was reported lost, with a $60 value and rewards at the Star office.
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Wesleyan Bible Class
Star Office
De Gogorz a Sings in Winchester Tonight
Emilio de Gogorza, famed baritone, arrived in Winchester and rests before his Empire Theatre recital this evening. He travels from his home in New York and heads to Chicago concert Wednesday then Portland Oregon. Some excellent seats remain at Empire Theatre box office after 7 pm and at the Chamber of Commerce office. Tickets are $2 plus tax.
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Emilio de Gorgorza
Winchester
Empire Theatre
de Gogorza c
Chicago
Portland
Ore
Gogorza
Chamber of Commerce
Rome Prays for Cardinal Gibbons in Illness Update
Reports from Union Mills Maryland say Cardinal Gibbons shows continued improvement and rests well. If strength returns, he may return to Baltimore in about a week as Pope Benedict orders special prayers and daily devotions at St Marie in Trastevere.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Union. Mills
Robert T. Shriver
Rome
Are
Pope Benedict
St. Marie In
Trastavere
Edison Works Partly Closed in New Jersey
Edison facilities in Orange New Jersey will close tomorrow night and stay shut indefinitely the company announced. The phonographic record department remains open as 800 workers face a broad cutback with a big sale starting Friday morning at the plant.
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Associated Press
Wist
Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Record Department
Prohibition Agents Raid Hurley Again
Federal agents from Chicago raided Hurley Wisconsin arresting numerous bootleggers and seizing liquor from 35 saloons. The arrests included several lumberjacks who were too drunk to comprehend the events as Hurley’s anti prohibition sentiment has simmered for months.
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Hurley
Wis
Chicago
Prohibition
Mrs M Swiney to Leave Soon
New York December 28 Mrs Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork lord mayor who starved in an English prison will sail for home next Saturday after testifying before Washington committee on conditions in Ireland. She will be accompanied by others who have appeared as witnesses before the committee. Lost gold hunting case watch L C on fob reward at Star office. 21 1p%
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Associated Press
New York
Muriel MacSwiney
Cork
Washington
Shee Land
Lady’s
Elgin
L. C
Star Office
Apple Sprayer Must Justify 1921 Crop Prices
Bond Bros advertises Friend Sprayers with features and pricing to support the 1921 apple crop. Includes terms and prices for the sprayers in a compact sales note.
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Bond Bros
Pocahontas Coal Free Burning Now Unloading
Free burning Pocahontas coal is available for immediate delivery with orders being accepted for prompt unloading. G. Snapp advertises quick service and ready stock.
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Snapp
Famous Eastern High vs Boy Scouts of America basketball game
On January 1, 1920 at 8 PM the Famous Eastern High School of Washington DC meets the Boy Scouts of America at the Armory Building on N Market Street. The Scout lineup includes Potts McCauley Locke Baker Haines Fansler Anderson and Smoot. Admission 25 cents.
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Eastern High School
Washington, D. C
Boy Scouts of America
Armory Building
N. Market St
Potts
McCauley
Locke
Baker
Haines
Fansler
Anderson
Smoot
Minor Leagues Question 25 Year Baseball Pact
President Maines says the minor leagues will not ratify the 25 year proposed agreement for governing organized baseball. Maines cites overly long duration limited influence for minors and no voice in selecting a successor to Judge Landes after his seven year term as commissioner.
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Maines
Minor Leagues’ Association
Landis
Chicago Burlington and Quincy to lay off workers
Aurora dispatch reports orders to cut 26 percent of Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad shop staff. About 2,000 employees affected, with layoff set for December 31. Local plants and workers face shutdown impact across Chicago area.
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Associated Press
Aurora
Ill
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Mice Control Advice Issued by Growers Association
The Growers Association urges immediate action to curb mice. Recommendations include monthly poison baits for four months and cleaning filth within three feet of tree trunks to prevent damage.
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Growers Association
Apples and basketball mix in a local notice
A note from Thomas W. Mathews of 35 West Piccadilly St promotes exporting apples while also advertising the best basketball game of the season Eastern High School versus the Boy Scouts at the Armory Building. Admission 25 cents and season tickets for 12 upcoming games priced at $1.00.
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Matkes
Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly St
Winchester, Va
Eastern High School
Boy Scouts of America
Armory Building
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Middletown Shooting Ruled Accidental Says Parker
Mr B B Parker of Middletown denies a published claim that George Parker fired on three Middletown youths Alvin Beatty Karl Hottel and George Hensell with a shotgun The shooting he says was accidental and not intended to harm anyone He explains a Christmas gathering and that the shot hit the ground and ricocheted into the victims feet without malice or intent to kill.
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B. B. Parker
Middletown
Star
Beatty
George Parker
Alvin Beatty
Karl Hottel
George Hensell
Parker
Walters
Mr. Parker
Auditorium Opens Tomorrow Night Feature “Wives”
The auditorium will open tomorrow night with a six part feature titled Wives. Details indicate additional showings on Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
Russians Deported Under New US Labor Department Order
Washington reports resumed deportation of Russian radicals. Last week several were sent home and 25 more will depart New York in about three weeks. Detainees are sent to Libau then rail to soviet Russia. Martens, calling himself Russian soviet ambassador, to be surrendered January 3 and sent to Russia via Litau. About 500 radicals remain awaiting deportation in New York and elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
New York
Libau
Soviet Russia
Laidwig C. A. K. Martens
Russia
Litau
Peach Borer Control Shown Effective by Government Study
Washington experts report a breakthrough using para-dichlorobenzene to rid peach orchards of the peach tree borer. The method, first widely used in 1919, involves soil injections and staking a volatile gas, reducing labor and costs while saving infestation-damaged fruit.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Fiume Dispatch Seeks Suspension Of Hostilities
Rome reports indicate Fiume authorities have asked General Cavagna for a suspension of hostilities. An agreement arrangement is expected with the mayor and blockade forces to halt actions this day. In Trieste, Gabriele D’Annunzio is said to have been lightly wounded by shell fire during engagements with regional and regular Italian troops.
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Associa
London
Fiume
Gtol
Italy
Rome
IF Forces
Cavigna
D’annunsio
Gabriele
Caviglia
Smelting Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
United States Smelting Mining Company announces a 60 cent per share quarterly dividend on common stock. The document notes a total deduction of $1.50 in dividends.
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Ted
Fire damages the Mayflower at Washington Navy Yard
Fire aboard the Presid yacht Mayflower while tied at the Washington Navy Yard damaged room and several state rooms and the President’s quarters. Secretary Daniels said damage was not yet clear but many aboard lost their effects. The blaze reached the state dining room and President’s quarters.
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Washington
Navy Yard
Daniels
Colonial Damel Candies Ad Speaks To Xmas Buyers
DAMEL CANDIES promotes Christmas treats with 1p 1f items and a festive appeal targeting holiday shoppers. Locals mention limited stock for early buyers and a seasonal display setup at the store.
Mr. William Dunlap Dies of Pneumonia at 72
William Dunlap 72, longtime city resident, died at his daughter Belle Smith's home 210 Basto from pneumonia. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Survived by wife Almeda, four daughters Sadie Smith Nett Hawkins Stellad icott and Wilson. two sons Abner Holmes. two brothers, Veater and Edward J. Dunlap Chester. three sisters Anderson Net Highview and Dunlap of Siler.
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William Dunlap
Belle Smith
Basto
Dunlap
Almeda Dunlap
Sadie B. Smith
Nett Hawkins
This City
Stelladicott
Tyrone
Wilson
Richmond
Abner
Holmes Dunlap
Colorado
Veater
Ihee -Amw Va
Edward J. Dunlachester
Anderson
Allie
Highview
Save the Apple Wood
Farmers consider apple trees and preserve the wood this winter as demand rises for apple wood used in saw handles and as a substitute for sweet briar in pipe manufacture.
Treasury report details October figures in Hagerstown
The Hagerstown treasury report for October shows receipts of 58 160 39 dollars and expenditures of 14 715 98 dollars, with a balance of 43 434 41 dollars remaining, according to Treasurer A Brown.
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Hagerstown
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Pocahontas Coal
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Aiagiatea Press
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