Contested Race for Prohibition Commissioner in Virginia
The Virginia House of Delegates passed the Garber bill banning metal labels on stock food and set a November effective date after Senate amendment. A Democratic caucus will nominate a prohibition commissioner, with J Sidney Peters as incumbent, H B Smith and W B Fitzhugh as candidates. The Hill road bill passed 28 to 6, enabling private contracts and interest-free loans through the state highway commission. Senator Leedy attacked political meddling in prohibition and criticized the department’s operatives amid a broader debate on reform.
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Richmond
House of Deligates
Garber
Senate
House
Democratic
J. Sidney Peters
H B. Smith
Culpeper
W. B. Fitzhugh
Northampton
House of Delegates
Virginia
A. Willis Robertson
Robert F. Leedy
Luray
State Prohibition Department
Mapp
Leedy
Peters
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Hotel Evans Offers Special Meal Rate Deal
Due to many applications for table board the Hotel Evans will serve meals at a special rate of 21 meals for $10.50. Tickets valid for 30 days. Also a la carte service priced at $28. Done with a limited ticket issuance and period.
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Table Board
Hotel
Evans
For Sale and Wanted Notices from Hodgson and Brown
Short ad fragment lists items and requests: a three ton safe for sale, Hodgson and Brown as sellers, and a vague job/wage request by a year. Mentions Remedy and Pain Paint but details are unclear.
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Hodgson& Brown
Premier Replies On Adriatic Question Read In White House
The British and French premiers notes on the Adriatic dispute were read to President Wilson in Washington. He is expected to reply early next week. Officials did not discuss the latest London note, but said Italy and Jugoslavia may renegotiate while the main American position remains unchanged that Jugoslavia cannot be forced into a settlement it objects to.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Adriatic
London
Italy
Jugo Slavia
Jugo- Slavia
Criticizes Motive of Sen Hitchcock in Versailles Debate
In Washington on February 28 the Senate debate over the Versailles treaty featured Senator Kellogg of Minnesota praising Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska and Senator Borah of Idaho for a new alliance to defeat the treaty. Kellogg stated he believed Hitchcock aims to defeat ratification with Republican votes if possible, or with Democratic votes if not.
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Washington
Senate
Setor Kellogg
Minnesota
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Borab
Kellogg
Suffrage Wins in Oklahoma Senate Ratifies Amendment
Governor Robinson announced the Oklahoma Senate adopted the House concurrent resolution by 25 to 13, completing ratification as far as the legislature is concerned. No referendum can be held in this state. the House emergency clause remains a factor.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Robinson
Senate
House
Charleston
Guenders
West Virginia
Hesse
Maryland
Fractured Hand Sidelights Northeast Athlete
Marshall MecCauley suffers a fractured hand causing intense pain and concern among friends who convey sympathy and support for his recovery.
Suffrage Crisis Sparks Japanese Diet Dissolution
Washington February 28 The Japanese Diet is dissolved by imperial decree after violent parliamentary scenes over the suffrage question highlighting a deep rift between the government and majority parties regarding extending voting rights.
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Associated Press
Washington
Imperial
Diet
Snow Expected Across Regions Early Next Week
Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts snow in the North and Middle Atlantic states at the start of the week with another chance around Thursday and Saturday. Temperatures are expected to run below normal across the period. Harry St. George Tucker of Lexington will announce his candidacy for governor in Richmond on Sunday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Tecker
Richmond
Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Will. Am
Final Rites For Mrs. P. W. Boyd
The funeral of Mrs. Virginia Mortimer Boyd wife of Dr Fe Boyd Winchester surgeon occurred at Mount Hebron Cemetery after a Memorial Hospital operation. Services conducted by Rev J H Lacy and Rev Robert A Goodwin included scripture readings prayers and hymns. Cremated remains not mentioned. Family and out of town relatives attended while others praised Mrs Boyd’s kindness and life.
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Virginia Mortimer Boyd
Fe Boyd
Winchester
Memorialital
Mount Hebron
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Robert A. Goodwin
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Brooke Rogers
Petersburg
Shirley Carter
B. M. Knight
George Bowly
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Robert W. Schultz
Boyd
Mortimer Rogers
Allen Emmett
Martinsburg
W. Va
Messrs
Tayloe Rogers
Roanoke
Hamilton Rogers
Norfolk
Jher
Johnr. Boyd
Hunter Boyd
Mary Rogers
Virginia
West Virginia
Lecture on saving tires at Hicks Motor Company
A tire conservation lecture will be shown in the Hicks Motor Company showroom on Friday March 25. It features moving pictures from Brazil showing crude rubber harvesting and processing to finished tires, plus illustration of Seal Island cotton. Goodyear Tire Company of Akron, Ohio presents the program for local car owners.
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Hicks Motor Company
Brazil
Seal Island
Goodyear Tire Company
Akron
Ohio
Notice to Winchester Spate Guard Elect Captain
Notice to Winchester Spate Guard. All members ordered to report at Court Room City Hall on Thursday night March 4 at 7 45 to elect captain to succeed Capt J B Fay resigned. 11 time two machine can.
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J. BR. Fay
City Real Estate Conveyances Recorded at Clerk’s Office
Conveyances admitted to record include Amon Strosnider and wife selling a North Kent street house and lot to George B. Glass for 3500 dollars. Ware sells a West Cork street house and lot for 1100 dollars. E L Fries and wife sell a Fairmont and North avenues house and lot to J H Berry for 7000 dollars.
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Corporation
Amon Strosnider
George B. Glass
North Kent Street
West Cork Street
E. L. Fries
J. H. Berry
Fairmont
North Avenues
French Rail Strike Threatens National Rail Paralysis
Paris officials warned of a near crisis as railroad strikes spread across the city. Observers feared a breakdown of the strike movement or paralysis of the nation’s railway system could occur during the day.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mexicans Kill Ex American Consul in Mexico
Augustus Morrill formerly American consul at Maydnillo Mexico was killed by Mexican bandits on February 26 according to Associated Press reports from Washington dated February 28.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Augustus Morrill
Maydnillo
Mexico
Federal Prohibition Enforcement To Be Rigidly Enforced
Washington February 28 The federal prohibition enforcement act will be enforced to the limit of the law against any violator, regardless of state statutes legalizing liquor sales. Commissioner Roper of the Internal Revenue Bureau announced in response to New Jersey's bill to legalize beer at 3 12 percent alcohol content.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roper
Internal Revenue Burea
New Jersey
Shortage of Cars Holds Up Mining in Butler District
Butler Mercer district coal mines employing about 000 men shut down due to a car shortage, the Northwestern Coal Association stated in a release issued today.
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Butler
Butler-Mercer District
Northwestern Coat Association
Mr T M Conner's Funeral Tomorrow
The body of Theodore M G Conner who died Thursday in Harpers Ferry West Virginia after pneumonia will reach Winchester this evening. Final rites will be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock at the sisters home on South Main with Rev A A Kelly officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include George Woodward Charles Woodward John L Stoat Hunter B Grim George W Haines and J Mack Noonan.
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Theodore MG Conner
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Will
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bertie
Emma Conner
South Main Street
Tommorrow
A. A. Kelly
Grace 1 Mitheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
George Woodward
Charles Woodward
John L. Stoat
Hunter B. Grim
George W. Haines
J. Mack Noonan
Wallis Tractor Ad Promotes Durable Machinery
An advertisement from Winchester Orchard Supply Company urges buyers to choose WALLIS tractors for long term savings. It argues WALLIS costs more upfront but offers lower operating costs and reliability, warning against cheap machinery. Read more on page seven.
President expected to sign railroad bill today
President Wilson was expected to sign the railroad bill in the afternoon. Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland Valley railroads in Winchester said they were in the dark about the course of action. If signed, Cumberland Valley passengers and freight service could resume soon at West Water street stations, though no reopening orders had reached Winchester.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Baltimore and Ohio and
Cumberland Valey
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
West Water Street
Cumberland Valley Road
Early gains in rails reduced by session end
The week end stock market session showed rails as the only strong element with some investment shares. Low priced western and southwestern issues, new coalers and cotton carriers rose early but gains of 1 to 2 points were trimmed. Oils and motors moved narrowly while steels and equipment declined. closing was irregular with about 400000 shares traded and further pressure evident.
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New York
Presbyterian Church Sermon by Rev Taeeky at 11
The Presbyterian Church will hold a sermon at 11 a.m. delivered by Pastor Rev. J. H. Taeeky. The service location is the church. All parishioners are invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
J.H. Taeeky
Airman Schroeder recalls record 36 000 foot ascent and miracle descent
Dayton February report details Major Schroeder McCook Field test pilot who reached 36 020 feet, survived a near fatal flight with frozen eyeballs and hypoxia, and landed safely after regaining consciousness. He described cold wind, darkness, and a plan to climb higher before guiding the craft to McCook Field.
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Major Schroeder
Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
W. Schroeder
Cook Field
Army Post
Schroeder
McCook
Ther
Wilbur
McCook Field
De Haven Infant Son Dies From Pneumonia Flu
Foster DeHaven, son of Carson De Haven, died at home on Hunting Ridge from pneumonia after influenza. He was 29 and survived by a widow formerly Miss Ger Tie Shade and five children now ill. Funeral at 10 AM tomorrow at Chertiact Grove with interment at the church burying ground.
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Foster DeHaven
Carson de Haven
Hunting Ridge
Gertie Shade
Chertiact Grove
Ero
Snow Storms Paralyze New England Rail Yards Hit
Boston February 28 Industrial plants divert workers to clear railroad yards and junctions in New England as the heavy snowstorms halt thousands of cars. Fuel shortages force some plants to shut down and fuel food supply concerns grow in parts of the region.
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Boston
Mass
New . England
Population figures of 1920 include Hazleton Pa
The census bureau reports 1920 population totals with Hazleton, Pennsylvania at 32,267, an increase of 8,046 or 26.8 percent from the prior census. The AP item notes the nationwide census update released today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hazleton
Mrs. Robert March Returns Home With Daughter
Mrs. Robert March left for Winchester yesterday with her daughter Mrs. Alfred Scott to nurse her through convalescence after a severe influenza illness lasting about three weeks.
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Robert March
Winchester
Alfred Scott
Roper Says He Will Leave Revenue Bureau Post
Washington Feb 26 The nation’s Daniel Roper intends to resign as Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Roper will vacate the post after the first installment of the 1919 excess profits and income taxes is paid. The resignation was not to be tendered until tax collections advance.
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Washington
Baltimore Shipyard Strike Expands Amid Open Shop Policy
Baltimore workers at the Baltimore Dry Dock and Ship Building Company strike over the open shop policy. An official says 2 000 laborers are out, threatening to lay off thousands more as crane and steam power hinders operations and delays repairs.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Dry
King
New Co
En Aa
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Marshall MecCauley
Japan
P. W. Boyd
West WA
Shenk
Bartonville
Frank W. Shenk
Valley Pike
Charley Rouss
Shenks
Florida
Mr. Shenk
Irit
Care Star
Apply
Iptf
I. H. C. Titan Tractor
Massey Bros
Little Joe's
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Walter Fars
Mr.t. M. Conner
Winchester Orchard Supply Company
Market St. Bell 1
A. A. Bill
Dizzy Heights
PLU
Revenue Bureau
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