Trains Halt by Coal Shortage and Strikes Across Railways
The federal government maintains mail trains but protests mount as coal shortages disrupt service. Railroads including Baltimore and Ohio and Wabash shift freight to private shops while shop workers and guards clash at Illinois plants.
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Delaware and Hudson
Bloomington
Illinois
Clerice
Baltimore
Baltic and Ohio Railroad
Hall
Ill
Chicago Alton Shops
Wiley
Uill
Col
Albertson
Danville
Danille
Wabash Bway
Kenova
Huntington
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Winchester Fair Promises Extensive Juvenile and Farm Exhibits
Frederick and Clarke counties prepare for the Winchester Fair with a Juvenile Club Department led by J R DunShane and Crawford, featuring baby beeves, poultry, corn, and a Poland China and Duroc Jersey slide show. Department heads include Apple, Farm, Swine, Cattle, and Horse exhibits led by Massey, Wissett, Cather, Byers, and Grant, with school Supt Kline and residents O Flaherty and Rush noted among attendees and visitors.
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Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke County
J. R. DunShane
Crawford
Virginia
Poland
China
William P. Massey
Wissett
Hiett
John C. Cather
A. Byers
Byers
South
Scott ‘Grant
Grant
County Treasurer Reports Yearly Finances and Balance
The Board audited the county treasurer Robert S. Smith's accounts for the year ending June 30. A balance of 126.61 remained after all disbursements. Receipts and disbursements for the general county fund include taxes on real estate personal property railroad and canal telegraph and telephone express and power companies a city parish farm and grain and stock assets.
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Board of Supervisors
Robert S. Smith
General County Fund
Parish
Winchester leader H B McCormac praised as chamber president
The Philadelphia Journal of Commerce lauds H B McCormac of Winchester Va now elected president of the Chamber of Commerce succeeding George B Chapman. The tribute commends his indomitable character and drive, noting his broad respect in business circles and his aim to advance community interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Journal of Commerce
Winchester
MacCormac
McCormac
Chamber of Commerce
Hitless Game at Reservoir Park Ends in Winchester Loss
Emory Mays of the Endless Caverns held Winchester hitless for 1 hour 50 minutes striking out 14 as New Market defeated them 3 to 0. Phiel allowed seven hits amid defensive errors, and Winchester travels to Purcellville and Woodstock for upcoming exhibitions and league test.
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Reservoir Park
Winchester
Caverns
Emory Mays
An Phiel
T Mays
Phiel
Breckenridge
Taylor
Death of Mrs Harriett Gaunt Shepherd After Fall
Mrs. Harriett Gaunt Shepherd of Clarke county Virginia died at Memorial Hospital after a Sunday night fall fractured her leg. Heart disease hastened death and ether could not be safely used. She was 79, widow of Decatur J. Shepherd. Funeral at Braddock Street Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Boyd V. Switzer and Rev. Frank A. Strother. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. She leaves two brothers and a sister.
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Harriett Gaunt Shepherd
Mrs. Shepherd
Matilda Gaunt Colston
Clarke County
Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Randolph C. Colston
Summit Point
W. Va
Frank P. Colston
James W. Rogers
Slater
Salina County
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Boyd V. Switzer
Frank A. Strother
Stephens City
Mount Hebron
W. W
R. Cc. Colston, Jr
Dean Colston
Washington
R. A. Colston
J. B. Pitman
Frederick County
C. J. Enders
Berryville
C. D. Kercheval
E. A. Humston
J. L. Humston
BE. L. Henry
Maurice M. Lynch
H. D. Miley
John W. Rosenberger
Swanson appeals for improved water transport and harbor facilities
Senator Swanson urges expansion of water transportation and harbor infrastructure to complement rail. He cites Hampton Roads as a key port system and argues for federal dredging and development to boost national commerce and reduce reliance on past shipping vulnerabilities.
Storms Bring Hail Wind Damage Across Midwest
Hail rain and wind storms swept across Iowa Illinois Missouri South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas yesterday causing heavy damage and small loss of life. A tornado at St Charles South Dakota virtually wiped out the town of 100 population. One man was killed and stores injured. Two persons were killed near Sargent Nebraska.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
St. Charles
S. D
Sargent
Orchard and Garden Supplies and Garden Hose Ad
An old newspaper notice highlights farming supplies including Prepared Bordeaux and Bluestone for orchard use, lead arsenate and pyrox spreaders, special garden hose and nozzles, threshermen's supplies, and Orchard Supply C. 1p-tf.
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WIN
Last Rites for Mr. Birmingham
Funeral services for John F. Birmingham, prominent Frederick county farmer, were held at his son’s home on West Water Street. The rites were led by Rev. Walter Mark Depp and Rev. J. F. Morgan with a choir and numerous floral tributes. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot. Pallbearers were E. W. Cather, Harry Seabright, M. B. Murnan, Alva C. Richards, Walter A. Shiner, and Roy A. Larrick.
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John F. Birmingham
Frederick County
William T. Birmingham
West Water Street
Walter Mark Depp
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. F. Morgan
First Christian Church
Mount Hebron
E. W. Cather
Harry Seabright
M. B. Murnan
Alva C. Richards
Walter A. Shiner
Roy A. Larrick
Two Premiers to Discuss German Crisis in London
Premier Poincare of France is likely to be invited to London for talks with Prime Minister Lloyd George on reparations amid Germany’s current conditions. France opposes an immediate Allied meeting and would only approve it as a final step. France will keep its experts at The Hague through the Russian conference.
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Associated Press
London
Poincare
France
Lloyd George
Germany
Paris
Dubois
Commission
Poinare
Hague
Public Notice at R G Clevenger Lawn Near Grimes
Willing Workers of White Hall Sunday school posted a public notice on R G Clevenger's lawn near Grimes inviting the public to attend from 10 to 1. The notice references a 1921 date and local church activities.
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White Hall
R. G. Clevenger
Grimes
For Sale Dart Touring Car by H W Ebert
Sale notice for a 1 Dart Touring Car to be sold at 2 o clock Saturday in front of Court Houge. Sale guaranteed under bill of sale. Listing by H W Ebert.
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Court
Houge
H. W. Ebert
South Enders to Hold Yard Party
The ladies' auxiliary of the South End Hose Company formed a permanent group and elected officers for the year. Mrs. Oscar H. Lewis will serve as president with Mrs. Fred Wood as vice president, Mrs. Maynard C. Baker as secretary, and Miss Pearl Grim as treasurer. A yard party is planned for July 28 and 29 in front of the hose hall on Monmouth Street to support the department. An extra meeting is scheduled for July 18 at 8 PM at the hose hall for southern city ladies to join.
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South End Hose Company
Oscar H. Lewis
Fred. Wood
Maynard C. Baker
Pearl Grim
Monmouth Street
Boy Killed in Auto Accident
Relatives report Galt Weiss, son of Mrs. Virginia Syme Lanier of Long Beach California, was almost instantly killed in an automobile crash in Long Beach last Thursday. Lanier and her son stayed in Winchester two summers ago with their aunts the Misses Burgess.
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Galt Weiss
Virginia Syme Lanier
Long Beach
Calif
Harding's Offer Leaves Strike Talks Uncertain
Washington officers say leaders of the Mine Workers and anthracite and bituminous operators remain undecided on President Harding's offer to settle the coal strike. Government expects an answer by Saturday as talks continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Valley League Standings and Schedule At Winchester Area
Valley League notes show Winchester at 3 0 and Woodstock at Boyce with games today and Wednesday. Strassburg visits Front Royal while Mt Jackson travels to Harrisonburg for Wednesday schedule.
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Mt. Jackson
Harrisonburg
New Market Front Royal
Winchester
Strasburg
Woodstock
Boyce
Purcellville and Winchester Face Off at Equity Grounds
Purcellville League Ball Club meets Winchester Baseball Club at Equity Grounds tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. Rumor says Lem Owens, former Winchester and Salt Lake City pitcher, may start for Purcellville. Don't miss it.
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Purcellville
Winchester
Equity Grounds
Lem Owens
Salt Lake City
Miss Etta Grim Starts Teacher Training At Dickinson College
Miss Etta Grim, a Sunday school teacher at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church, has gone to Carlisle Pennsylvania to spend time taking a special teacher training course at Dickinson College.
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Etta Grim
Carlisle
Dickinson College
Matinee at the Empire Showings This Summer
Local notice lists matinees at the Empire theatre tomorrow and every Wednesday and Saturday during summer. Clara Kimball Young stars in a new drama at 3 pm tomorrow. Also advertised are a rental at 1p New Brick House and a front porch for sale priced at 35 dollars to a quick buyer. Contact Mies Mary Byrd at 214 W Cork Street.
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Clara Kimball Young
Hart
Mies Mary Byrd
Cork Street
Dover Treasury Official Elmer Dover Resigns
Washington July 11 Information from Treasury officials says Elmer Dover of Tacoma Washington assistant secretary of the Treasury in charge of customs and internal revenue and a principal in the Dover Blair controversy has submitted his resignation effective July 16.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
Treasury
Elmer Dover
Tacoma
Wanted reliable woman to care for little girl
A help wanted notice seeks a reliable woman to care for a little girl in the afternoon. Apply to 326 Amherst Street. Additionally a for sale item advertises a well established grocery business with contact as XCC Care Star. 27-19-t?
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Amherst-St . Iott
XCC
Care Star
Winchester Baseball Park Leased By Club
The baseball park on Equity Improvement Company land is under Winchester club control for the season. The park is leased to the club until school needs arise and starting tomorrow spectators pay 40 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Front of the park will be curtained and guards stationed to prevent intruders. Parson Nelson said the club needs money to pay salaries and expenses despite fan support.
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Equity Improvement Company
Winchester
Nelson
Man's Death Cheats Gallows at Camp Eustis Murder Suspect
Russell A. Van Arsdale, jailed in Newport News for the killing of Miss Rose Brady at Camp Eustis, was found dead in his city jail cell. Doctors could not determine if heart trouble or poison caused his death.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Russell A. van Arsdale
Camp Eustis
Rose Brady
Brooklyn
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C.walloway
Balore and Ohio Railroad Company
Flora
Iil
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Yaeterday
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Iway
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Denison
Ohio
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Ork
Leslie D. Kline
Clarke Counties
University of Virginia
Theodore O'Flaherty
W. L. Rush
Grimes, Va
H. Bempcormac
Harriett Colston Shepherd
Memorial Hospital
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Swanson
Ot Shaw
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Merchant Mithe
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