Brewer Wins Speakership in Virginia House Fight
Richard L. Brewer Jr of Nansemond County was nominated speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates after a protracted battle with Kenneth N. Gilpin of Clarke County centered on prohibition. Governor Davis plans to address the joint assembly and explain the new budget system and proposed reforms alongside other major measures for the biennial session.
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Nansemond County
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke
General Assembly
Davis
Richmond
Richard L. Brewer
House of Delegates
Saxon W. Holt
Newport News
Senate
Brewer
Clarke County
Gilpin
Prohibition Department
Joint Assembly
Virginie de
University of Virginia
Richmond College
Virginia
Commonwealth
Good Roads Commission
Peregate H.p.buford
Lawrence Ville
Buford
R. D. Brewer
Nansemond
Kenneth Gilpin
Canning Club Girls to Meet Saturday
The county canning club girls will gather Saturday January 17 at the Equity Building located on Equity rounds Braddock. The special program starts at 10 30 with an afternoon of play and fun. All old members are urged to attend and new girls are invited to join.
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Canning
Equity Boor
John Kerr
Equity
Braddock
Ing. of
Valley Pike
Ritchie Begins Term as Maryland Governor
Albert Ritchie, Democrat and former attorney general, was inaugurated governor of Maryland in simple ceremonies in Annapolis. His inaugural address urged stern opposition to legislation that appeals to class or sectional interests and conflicts with democratic principles.
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Annapolis
Albert Ritchie
Maryland
Ritchie
Buford Leaves Kiel With 249 Russians Deported
The United States army transport Buford departed Kiel this evening carrying 249 Russians deported from the United States. Earlier reports suggested a possible landing at Kangas, on Finland’s southern coast, before rail moves toward the Russian frontier.
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Associated Press
United States Army
Buford
United States
Kiel
Kango
Many Pepish In Wreck of Steamer
LA ROCHELLE France Jan 14 More than 460 believed dead in wreck of steamer Afriqué on Shoal bay of Biscay Only 57 survivors landed. Also an ad seeks a bookkeeper in own handwriting with references Address X-Z care Star Winchester Va.
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Assciated Press
LA Rochelle
France
Afriqué
Oui ‘Shoal
Bay of Biscay
Star
Winchester
American Legion Attacks Dempsey Across Posts
Multiple American Legion posts denounce Jack Dempsey for his war record. Fort Wayne Post calls him unfit for national athletic representation while praising Georges Carpentier. Indianapolis reports posts acting independently of the national group.
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Dyne Associated Press
Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Was & Dart Dodger
Jack” Kearns
Devenney
Dempsey
Kearns
Legion Post
Fort Wayne
American Athletics
American Legion
America
Carpentier
Cleveland
Ohio
Meuse-Rhine
Georges Carpentier
Indianapolis
Yack Dempsey
Ratification Debate Blocks Repeal in States
Counsel for the Anti-Saloon League of America declared that repealing the fourteenth amendment is blocked by constitutional law. Wheeler warned New York leaders about repeal efforts while citing New Jersey and Ohio attempting withdrawal. Congress did not accept repeal and counted those states as affirming.
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Wheeler
Wa& B
Anti-Saloon League of America
Pat
New York
Thehadatte
New Jersey
Ohio
Congress
For Sale First Mortgage Land Bonds
Investment notice offering a block of land ponds for quick acceptance with a promised 7 percent net return. From Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate printed in a dated 1p-31 10-12-14 ad.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Report on Japanese ships clears Yakuma connection
Intelligence officers of the War Department concluded after an investigation that the steamer carrying arms and munitions to Manzanillo from Japan and the Japanese cruiser Yakuma had no link. They said Yakuma was a training ship and could not have protected the munition ship.
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Associated Presse
Washington
War Department
Simiitamears
Manzanillo
Mexico
Japan
Yakuma
Optometrist Wm Kline to Visit Berryville Hotel
Notice states Wm Kline registered optometrist of Waynesboro Virginia will be seated at a Berryville hotel on Thursday and Friday January 15 16 for eye examinations without drugs. Special classes available by appointment.
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Wm. Kline
Waynesboro
Berryville
Reward for return of stolen automobile from Plaza
Fifty dollar reward offered for return of a 1919 stolen automobile Car No. 328,927 moto No. 386,424 with Virginia license No. 73 646. Car owned by Mia R S. Jopiife. Send information to Niagara Fire Insurance Co. Hansbrough and Garter Winchester Va. 2 to 1.
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Plaza
Mia
Jopiife
Niagara Fire Insurance Co
Hansbrough, and Garter
Winchester
Keckley Announces Bran Pricing Orders
H B Keckley posts a price note offering Consolidated Pure Bran in ton lots. He urges prompt action as the carriage runs and orders are being taken, indicating a live sales contact.
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A&k
Consolidated
H. B. Keckley
City Council approves 1920 tax measures despite veto risk
With all twelve members present the Common Council completed the 1920 budget in a special session. They kept the real estate personal property intangible and bank capital stock taxes while adjusting the moving picture tax to a flat 150 dollar rate. New levies include higher vehicle and business taxes plus charges on telegraph firms tire shops physicians opticians and various street vendors.
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Ward
Ramsburg
Henry
Virginia
s#e nile
Deranged son in shows violent act after father's death
A Berkeley County man, Joseph Nesmith, attempted suicide by drinking lye after attending his father John Nesmith's death near Shockeysville Virginia. He was found in agony, treated by Dr. Shipper, and admitted to Martinsburg City Hospital where his mental state remains unsettled and he is said to be muttering incoherently. He is about 40, married, and employed at Buck Hill Orchard.
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John Nesmith
Shockeysville
Joseph Nesmith
Berkeley County
W. Va
Martinsburg City Hospital
Martinsburg Evening Journal
Buck Hill Orchard
Commercial Lye
J. H. Shipper
City Hospital
Nesmith
Robert Butler
Stockholders Meeting at Shenandoah Valley National Bank
A special meeting of the stockholders of Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester Virginia is called for Tuesday February 3 at 11 oclock to consider increasing the bank capital stock. G Hardy cashier announces the notice to stockholders.
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Shenandoah Valley
National Bank
Winchester
Sant
AWM
G. Hardy
Thrift and Life Insurance Days Highlighted in Notices
A sequence of dates from January 17 to January 24, 1920 marks National Thrift Day Bank Day Thrift Sunday National Life Insurance Day Own Your Own Home Day Make Will Day Thrift in Industry Day Family Budget Day Pay Your Bills Promptly Day and related notices. H R Bryarly & Bro general insurance agents invite readers to learn about Home Life Policies.
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Benjamin Franklin
National Life _ Insurance
Ts National Life Insurance
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
General Insurance Agents
Neidemyer furniture sale slash ten percent for ten days
Adv lists Neidemyer Co big sale slashing 10 percent on all furniture for ten days from Jan 15 to Jan 24. Includes an 8 room house with garage near Handley Schools priced on request. Also mentions Eugene Smith at 312 Amherat St. ip tf.
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P. C. Neidemyer
C. Neidemyer
Handley Schools
Eugene Smifh
Amherat St
Firemen Appropriation Up For Discussion Again
The Charley Rouss Fire Company seeks a city appropriation increase for maintenance. It claims a contract entitles it to 300 more dollars for the hook and ladder truck. Objections from Sarah Zane and Friendship companies delay action as the Common Council considers readings.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Sarah Zane and Friendship Companies
Common Council
Ast
Rouse Hok and Ladder Company
Henry
Ross Company
GROVE BROS DEPT STORE Clean-Up Sale
Clean-Up Sale offers knit goods neckwear mitts and children's hose at low prices. Coats suits and millinery heavily discounted with values from one to seven across items.
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Fides ‘Amt
Grove Bros. Dept
Coal Miners Press For Wage Hikes and 30 Hour Week
Washington January 14 coal miners urged wage increases and a guaranteed 30 hour work week before President Wilsons coal commission. John Moore and John L Lewis defended demands saying irregular work makes 60 percent rises necessary and a 30 hour week ensures steady income year round. Lewis asserted production could meet national needs at 30 hours weekly with fair pay.
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Washington
Wilson
Coal Commission
John Moore
Ohio
John L. Lewis
The
United Miners
Lewis
Insurance Agents Will Fight Reds
Mobilization of fire insurance workers nationwide announced by the National Board of Underwriters. The membership, numbering in the thousands, pledges to defend American institutions and ideals amid perceived threats. Lost tail-light and license number between Winchester and Whitacre. Return to Mabel K. Haynes care of Home Dem. Agent.
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New York
Fire insurance-Amertshevisam
National Board of Underwrit
Coutry
Winchester
Whitacre
Mabel K. Haynes
Home
Williams on trial for murder in Virginia case
Joseph Williams former chauffeur for the State Prohibition Department stood trial in Hastings Court on murder charges in the death of his wife Patsy Louise Williams 21. The death followed convulsions said to be caused by a blow to the head Williams testified in the Hall case involving prohibition officers charged with killing Shackelford and Hudson at Fisher. Other trials concluded with mum pressings or nolles.
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Richmond
Joseph
Williams
State Prohibition Department
Hastings Court
Patsy Louise Hout Williams
W. C. Hall
Raymond Shackelford
Lawrence Hudson
Fisher Hitt
Hall
Hudson
W. B. Mumieavy
J. H. Sullivan
H. Sweet
Attack on Reichstag Leaves Dozens Dead in Berlin Protests
In Berlin on June 13, protesters organized by extremists clashed with police and troops near the Reichstag. Martial law was proclaimed as crowds of striking workers with red flags gathered, gunfire erupted at close range, and the building sustained damage while many were killed or wounded. Gustav Noske was named commander in chief for Greater Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Gustav Noske
Greater Berlin
Rendenburg
Reichstag
Defense
Greater
Brandenburg
Hey
Industria
Tiergarten
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Stafford
Whittle
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Tate Prohibition Department
Union
West Virginia
Commissioner of Prohibition
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Germany
Joe. Williams
Julia S.tyler
SS Pope
Cherrvdste
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