Justice Department war fraud charges questioned in open letter
A lawyer accused the Justice Department of prosecutorial misconduct in wartime fraud cases, claiming the indictment was false and that official documents later proved the charges wrong. He asserted his clients were acquitted and vindicated, urging review of the case and criticizing the government’s methods. The letter ends with a promise to continue the matter on page two.
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Lawrence
Ae A Denpterc
Ee Maugherty Orney Genera
United States
War Department
United States Harness Company
Department of Justice
Friendship Bazaar Encourages Support for Firemen and Hospital
Attend the Friendship Bazar for a hearty supper and aid local firemen and the hospital. Community members are urged to participate for a communal benefit and charitable support.
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Friendship Bazar
Smith Farm for Sale Near Stephens City Virginia
Smith Farm consisting of 152 acres with timber valued plots, 2 miles east of Stephens City and 7 miles from Winchester. Improvements include a nine room house and a large bank barn with additional outbuildings. sale set for February 23 1924 at noon on the front porch of the house.
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Stephens City
Winchester
For Rent Easy Skating Distance of Town
Lease notice from West Monmouth Street listing modern amenities near town and the high school. Compact ad notes affordable terms and proximity to local landmarks.
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Ndley High
West
Monmouth St
Five O Clock Tea at Chanticleer Inn
Tea, hot chocolate, sandwiches and salads offered every afternoon from 4 30 to 6 at Chanticleer Inn located at the corner of Washington and Water Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanticleer Inn
Col. Washington
Patronage at Bazar Despite Weather Draws Crowds
A large crowd visited the bazar amid a snow blizzard with the Girls Athletic Club in attendance. Tonight features square dancing with an orchestra. Upper and lower halls were filled, donations boosted by Memorial Hospital volunteers who keep 25 percent of net receipts. Suppers, at 75 cents, are served from 5 pm and delivered citywide by awaiting automobiles. The Kiwanis Club and other groups plan further patronage through the week as the bazar continues to Saturday night.
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Mpany Bazar
Ince
Girl's Athletic Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Memorial Hospital
Kiwanis Club
McVicar to Erect New Brick Store on Water Street
Charles P. McVicar plans razing the existing two story brick building east of the old miller Supply House on West Water Street to replace it with a modern two story brick business block. The space will house P. C. Neidemeyer and Company with expanded room once the tenants vacate. The Grant Department Stores Corporation reportedly bid for the vacated Bell building at Main and Water Streets.
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Charles P. McVicar
George Graichen
Miller Supply Company
West Water Street
C. M. Henkel
Delco Lighting System
Congregation of
Grace Lutheran Church
McVicar
Water and Braddock Streets
Neidemeyer Co
P. C. Neidemeyer and Company
Bell
Main
Water Streets
Grant Company
Baltimore
Dar
Churchgoer Arrested Over Lost Coat Money
William Rogers was fined $12 for being drunk and Gibordery after attending a Pentecostal church. He said he lost $30 from his coat pocket just before arrest, claiming the money dropped in or near the church.
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William Rogers
Rogers
Penticostal
Armel
Special sale on hot water bottles at People’s Drug Co
Hot water bottles offered for one dollar each with a two year guarantee. The notice lists People’s Drug Co as the seller and promotes limited stock during a period described by OCR as 29 to 21.
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Oear
People's Drug CO
Early Winchester charity hospital effort traced to 1894 charter
The article recalls The Shenandoah Valley Charity Hospital chartered in 1894 with a $100 capital by Protestant church leaders. Directors served for life, aiming to aid the indigent, but no records show actual patients or a built hospital.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Elks
Shenandoah Valley Charity Hospital
T. J. Cooper
W. 8. Love
E. Holmes Boyd
T. D. D. Clarke
Bentley Kern
John W. Rice
Richard L. Gray
Winchester
Baptist
Reformed
Methodist Episcopal
Church
South Kent Street Presbyterian
Loudoun Street Presbyterian
Piscopal
Lutheran
United Rethren
Wincheser Memorial Hospital
Charity Hospital
Dried Fruits Special Prices At Ramsburg Store
Special sale on Thursday Friday and Saturday featuring peaches at 15 cents per pound apricots half slices 15 cents per pound prunes 10 to 15 cents per pound at W Ramsburg store.
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W. Ramsburg
C. W. Ramsburg
New Hudson Coach Urges Quick Orders Now
A New Hudson coach promotes speedy orders with several rides pending. Ex coach emphasizes a thirty minute ride as a potential win, calling for prompt action.
Senator Elkins Faces Oil Stock Questions in Whitney Hearing
Senator Elkins of West Virginia said he bought Sinclair Consolidated Oil stock and Bethlehem Steel shares and would testify to the Senate oil committee. Whitney testified in secret about possible stock dealings linked to public officials as part of the Teapot Dome inquiry.
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A Sapo Press
Elkins
Repubs - West Virginia
Sinclair,Consolidated Oil Company
Senate Oil Committee
Bankard
Harry Payne Whitney
Sinclair
Bethlehem Steel
William.g. McAdoo
Franklin K. Lane
Whitney
Lenroot
Iis
New York
Washington
Harry Sinclair
Teapot Dome
West Virginia
City Urges Snow Removal From Sidewalks
City manager warns residents to clear sidewalks within set time after snowfall. Police plan to note neglected sidewalks and issue summonses for failure to obey the ordinance.
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Atteiion
Three Die in Familial Tragedy as Father Kills then Himself
Louis Kuntz a Homer Illinois butcher shoots and kills his son in law John Whistle and his wife and daughter after a family quarrel and then commits suicide. The alert dispatch notes the event occurred in Philo with Crystal Flour and local ads interspersed in the page.
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Associated Press
Philo
Louis Kuntz
Butcher
Homer
John Whistle
Fruit Inspection Bill Receives Favorable Senate Report
Richmond reports the Senate agriculture committee favorably approved a bill for Virginia fruit and vegetable inspection by the Department of Agriculture division of markets. Fees fund examinations, certificates issued become prima facie evidence of quality, though certificates are not yet recognized in Virginia. Meek cited past inspections in Frederick Clarke Loudoun and Rockingham counties and noted cooperation with the U.S. Department.
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Richmond
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Mining
Virginia Department of Agriculture
J. H. Meek
Division of Markets
United States
Virginia
Mr. Meek
Frederick County
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Loudoun County
Rockingham County
Mt. Jackson
Withdrawal of George B. Christian from Federal Trade Commission
President Coolidge withdrew the nomination of George B. Christian to the Federal Trade Commission after Senate opposition. The latest objections cited Christian's 1920s actions urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to refrain from issuing a complaint against the Lasky Motion Pictures Corporation, allegedly summoned to the White House and pressed to block action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
George B. Christian
Harding
Federal Trade Commission
Coolidge
George B. Christian, Jr
Christian
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lasky Motion Pictures Corporation
Mr. Christian
White House
Lasky
Reception for Grand Deacon at Winchester Lodge
Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 hosted a reception for Rev Dr T Mcfaden who was elected grand junior deacon of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Virginia. The Master Mason's degree was conferred, followed by a banquet. About 100 members attended with visitors from Strasburg Berryville and other parts. Speeches were made by Dr McFaden and others.
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Winchester
Hiram Lodge
T. McFaden
Grand Lodge of Masons
Virginia
Strasburg
Berryville
McFaden
Egyptians Cancel Carnarvon Permit for Tutankhamun Tomb
Cairo Feb 20 The Egyptian government has cancelled Countess Carnarvon's license for excavation in the tomb of Tutankhamen. The move ends the British- Egyptian agreed dig in the famous tomb.
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Carnarvon
Associated Press
Cario
Egypt
Countess Carnarvon
Cured meats listed in local ad from C W Ramsburg
A historical ad lists prices for cured meats including breakfast bacon shoulders and a peace Tinie pis at various prices per pound. C W Ramsburg appears as the advertiser.
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C. W. Ramsburg
How to Increase Dairy Profits in Virginia Valley
Editor notes Virginia dairymen face profit constraints not from milk prices but from cow productivity. The 1920 Virginia average yielded 292 gallons per cow annually, far below profitable levels, while high producers show much greater butterfat and profit. The piece promotes increasing average production as the path to sustainable dairy profits.
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Virginia Valley
Virginia
Testing Association
Virginia Dairymen
Harte
Daugherty Stands Firm on No Resignation
Attorney General Daugherty told President Coolidge he will not resign amid fire. He met at the White House and issued a statement denying Senate charges against his DOJ administration. He cites impeachment proceedings as prior refuting the allegations and welcomes facing any new charges if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daugherty
Coolidge
White House
Department of Justice
Mr. Daugherty
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Judiciary Committee
House
Miss Sarah Shirley Visiting Sister in Winchester
Miss Sarah Shirley of Winchester avenue is spending a week at the home of her sister Mrs William Ramsey in Winchester Virginia with family and friends.
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Martinsburg Journal
Sarah Shirley
Winchester Avenue
William Ramsey
Winchester
Rubber balls. See our window
19 19 21 PEOPLE'S DRUG CO. Window display advertises rubber balls with promotional pricing and invites shoppers to visit the store for details and selection.
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People's Drug CO
Barton Boys Work Through Civil War Echoes
Mrs. Robert T. Barton mourns as Major R T Barton sails home to Middleburg then dies. The piece recalls the Barton brothers in the Confederate Army including Lt W Streeter and David R Barton of New Town, with references to battles at Fredericksburg Mine Run and Winchester.
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Robert T. Barton
R. T. Barton
Middleburg
Boiling W
Pikesville
Majeme Dolph Barton
Barton
Frederick County
Bolling Barton
Tule
Ket
Charles M. "Garton
David R. Barton
Stephens
Theericksburg
W. Stre
Winchester
Mine Run
Monmouth Street Ice Accident Injures Man
Luther Kater and Mrs John Kater of 1 Mouth Street were injured when a sheet of ice caused Luther to fall on Monmouth Street as he walked home from a school activity.
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Luther Kater
John Kater
Mouth Street
Monmouth Streets
Ley School
Visiting Card Notice of Members Travel
Mrs Arthur D Her daughter Miss Mary left today for York will spend some time visiting at Mrs Henning and Mrs EK Lowrey's homes.
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Arthur. D
Miss Mary
York
Visi
Henning
Fifty Fifty Verdict In Auto Collision Case
In magistrate court yesterday Worsley sued H Sai for damages from a collision. The judge ruled the accident was unavoidable and each party must pay the costs of repairs to their own vehicle.
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Worsley
Aswell, Jr
H. 8
Sai
Disorderly Conduct in South Winchester Restaurant Case
Taylor Hahn testified in a police inquiry about Perry Sibert and a female patron in a South Winchester restaurant. Two men, Worseley and an unnamed associate, were found guilty and fined.
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Taylor Hahn
Winchester
Perry Hope
Sibert
Worseley
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Justice Department
Frank J.hogan
C.M. Smith
Admi
George
Essational Bank
P. ml
Lewis F. ‘Cooper
Burgaer Bale
Mincar
Neidemeyer
Water St
Hudson
Sinclair Stock
Self
Bertha von Hillern
Meek
Editor
The
Star
Daughterty
Se” Barton
Many Brothers
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