Massive fire destroys East Brooklyn settlement and nearby plant
An AP report from Baltimore notes a lightning strike ignited two oil tanks at United States Asphalt Refining Company starting a blaze that wiped out 15 acres around Wagner's Point Curtis Bay. The fire, fed by shifting winds, threatens the surrounding area with over 500000 dollars in damage though no lives are reported lost. Fire crews formed a water relay from United States Industrial Chemical Company to fight the flames as residents camped outside with belongings saved.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
United States Asphalt Refining Company
Brooklyn
Wagner's Point
Curtis Bay
United States Industrial Chemical Company
Bryan Aims for Prohibition Party Leadership
Lincoln July 20 Delegates weigh William J. Bryan as possible prohibition ticket head for fall campaign. Rev Billy Sunday signs on as running mate if chosen. W. G. Calderwood backs Bryan saying his stance signals acceptance and pledges vigorous campaign to win broad votes.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Prohibition Party
Ces
William J. Bryan
Prohibition
Willam
Billy
Sunday
Bryan
Rail Shares Rally on Wage Award Protests Hinted
Rail shares rallied on reports unions may withhold protests against the wage award. Trading lifted 4 to 1 1/2 points as call money climbed and transportation leads gained. American Woolen rose on optimism for early regional mill resumption. Motor, rubber, copper, chemical and shipping stocks also advanced.
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Associated Press
New York
Rails
New Ewingland Mills
Poles Repulse Major Attack Near Volhynia
Polish divisions repulsed a major assault along the river Styr in Volhynia as reported by army headquarters. A separate help-wanted notice seeks 25 boys for light work at a new cold storage plant operated by William Beverley.
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Warsaw
Styr
Volyhenia
Beverley
Summer Apples Wanted at Market Depot
Market notices call for summer apples with cash prices. Listings include growers and depots in Greenmount and nearby districts seeking fresh fruit.
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AN. Vareties
Cedar cutting campaign eyed by Illinois officials
W W Schoene, state entomologist, quotes Illinois officials about a cedar destruction drive in Union county. The plan requires all red cedars in 105 square miles be removed by January 1 1921 with inspections ongoing and notices served to property owners if cedars remain. Local growers are urged to note public notices and hearings under the plant inspection act.
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W. J. Schoene
Illinois
Blacksburg
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Mr. Byrd
Department of Agriculture
Mlinchy
P. A. Glenn
State Department of Agriculture
Orchard
Union County
W.W. J. Schoene
Labor Wanted for Millville Power Station Construction
Labor needed at Millville Power Station in West Virginia. Rate 40 cents per hour for ten hours with time and a half for overtime. Four months steady work with excellent conditions. Board and lodging on the job. seven dollars and fifty cents per twenty one meals. Northern VA Power Co. 7-17-1p-31.
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Millville
W. VA
Northern VA. Power CO
Free Demonstration of Easy Make Cotea Pudding Sale
An advertisement notes a free demonstration of a pudding recipe by a grocer on the Winchester and Berryville pike. A Goodyear tire sign and reward offer appear alongside contact for Dr. L. M. Allen in Gaylord, Virginia with date 7-19-1p-tf.
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Goodyear Tire
Winchester
Berryville Pike
L. M. Allen
Gaylord
Optical Notice for Berryville Hotel Dates in July
Optical notice lists eye examination and lenses ground to order at Berryville hotel on Thursday and Friday July 29 and 30. It names WM. KLINE and references order numbers jp 20 21 28 27.
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Berryville
WM. Kline
Lutherans to Hold Two Summer Reunions in Virginia and Maryland
Lutherans announce two summer gatherings. A Fisher's Hill Virginia reunion plans speakers Rev Dr Knuble and Rev Dr Charles H Smith for Winchester area attendees. The Pen Mar Park Maryland reunion expects about 10 000 Lutherans with talks by Dr Hanson and women’s society leaders.
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Lutheran Church
Virginia
Fisher’s Hill
Cumberland Valley
Pen Mar.Bath
Pisher’s Hill
Winchester
Virginia Synod
Dr. Knuble
New York
Lutheran Church In
United States
Charles H. Smith
Roanoke College
Salem
Frederick County
Pen Mar
Hagerstown
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Pen Mar Park
W. A. Hanson
Harrisburg
America
Charles E. Hay
Baltimore
Women’s Literature Committee
Lutheran Veterans
H. D. ‘Beck
Hanover
Woman's Missionary Society
West Pennsylvania
J. P. Reese
Arey
Harry D. Newcomer
George W. Baughman
Maryland Synod
Leedy Election Fight Faces Virginia Tax Exile And Ring Politics
Sidelights on the campaign harshly critique Leedy and his backers. Hon S L Lupton renounced Virginia residence to dodge taxes yet supports Leedy, while various political rings defend or attack the candidate. The piece notes Leedy’s six years in the House of Delegates and two in the Senate with no statewide achievements and questions his stance on a wine and beer bill.
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S. L. Lupton
Virgnia
Virginia
Lupton
Leedy
Mr. Lupton
Buz Henry
Dr. Anderson
Jefferson Ring
Harrison
Henry
Harper-Worstey-Birmingham
Weaver
Warren County
House of Delegates
Senate
Richmond
Washington
Congress
Supreme
Leeds
Public health clinics urge early tuberculosis checkups
City and county health officials promote a week of free TB clinics in Winchester and Frederick County with the slogan Find disease and head it off. The notice explains transmission, symptoms, and the value of early diagnosis and sanatorium or home treatment, listing clinic times in Gore Gainsboro Stephens City White Hall and Winchester locations.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Brucetown
White Hall
Gore
Gainsboro
Stephens City
Speaking Dates for Harrison Campaign
A list of campaign speaking dates for Judge Harrison. Speakers include R Gray Williams and R T Barton at White Hall on July 23, Philip Williams and T R Cather at Reliance on July 23, and additional talks at Mount William with the same speakers on July 26, Dolans on July 27, Gainesboro on July 28, and Stephensetty on July 31.
Public Auction at Court House for Two Fords
In front of the Court House this Saturday July 24 the public auction offers two Fords. See at the corner store Main and Water. Terms: one half cash the rest in six equal monthly payments. Overland Sales & Service Co provides details and contact. Also bonds for sale North Carolina Virginia Power Company Second Issue 6 percent at 90 offered by H R Bryarly & Co.
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Court House
Main and
Water Sts
Overland Sales & Service CO
Water & Main
Northern Virginia Power—Company
H.R. Bryarly & Bro
Rouss Avenue
Straw Stack Burns Near Winchester Overnight
A about ten ton straw stack on farmer Hunter M. Stine's field burned after being seen ablaze around eleven. No incurrence of insurance by the owner. Fire burned three hours with the stack located between railroad tracks, away from barns, drawing crowds from Winchester who watched the glow.
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Hunter M. Stine
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland Valley
Friendship Fire Company to Meet Tonight at 7 30
Notice urges all members of the Friendship Fire Company to attend a meeting tonight at 7 30. Captain C H Hardy signs the notice urging presence.
Bandits Rob Milk Company Cashier in New York
Three armed bandits robbed the cashier of the Borden Condensed Milk Company today in front of the west side office and escaped with 10 000 dollars in cash. Police launched searches but details of suspects remain scarce.
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Associated Press
New York
Borden Condensed Milk Company
West Side
Railroad workers get 60 percent raise across nation
The United States Railroad Labor Board awards 600 million dollars in pay hikes for about 2 million workers. The gain equals roughly 21 percent on current schedules and 60 percent of the total awarded, with railroads promising rate increases to offset higher wages. The Pennsylvania Railroad says it will comply and expects the Interstate Commerce Commission to rule on how rail fares respond.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad Labor Board
Ivania Railroad
Commerce Commission
Gas Overcomes Mine Rescuers at Renton Collieries
J H Dorn of the United States bureau of mines collapsed while leading a rescue crew at Union Colliery Renton works in Renton Pennsylvania. Nine men were entombed by yesterday's explosion as shaft repairs finished and ventilation lagged. Dorn and his team had penetrated about 150 feet.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
J. H. Dorn
United States Bureau of Mines
Union Colliery Company
Renton
Dorn
British reply threatens armistice terms with Poland
London July 20 The British government reply to the Soviet note on an armistice with Poland will be dispatched tonight It states that if Soviet forces advance into Poland all trade negotiations between Britain and Russia will be broken off
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Associated Press
London
Soviet
Russia
Poland
Great Britain
Moore Refuses Chairman Role In National Committee
Columbus Ohio Democratic presidential nominee Cox announced that Ohio national committeeman and governor's convention manager Ed Mund Moore has definitively refused the position as chairman of the national committee and duties of managing the national campaign.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Suly
Cox
F Edmund H. Moore
Oohioe
Two Killed In Motor Mishap In Altoona
Thomas A Harr exalted ruler of the Elks and politician and Elmer B McDuff hotel proprietor were killed in a high speed automobile crash near Pittsburgh Frankstown Pa. Four others were seriously injured including M P Mc Grath prohibition-enforcement officer in this district.
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Associated Press
Altoona
Thomas A.harr
the Elks
Elmer B. McDuff
Frankstown
Prohibition
Hickory Camp Picnic Draws Huge Crowd to Rock Enon Springs
A Hickory Camp Woodmen of the World reunion at Rock Enon Springs drew large crowds from Frederick and surrounding counties. A special Winchester and Western train carried between 25 and 260 passengers from the Baltimore and Ohio station, stopping at several stations en route.
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Hickory iCamp
Rock Enon Springs
Frederick
Winchester and Western Railroad
Baltimore and
Here
Rock Enon ‘Springs
Fruit Grower Hosts Liverpool Broker Visitor
Mr Boyd Richards hosts George Harnden of an English brokerage firm in Liverpool aboard the Celtic. Harnden represents G R Cooper Co and arrives in town to discuss fruit interests. Unloading a car of wire fence available at the County Hitching Yard.
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Boyd Richards
George Harnden
Celtic
Marnnden
G. R. Cooper Co
Liverpool
Harnden
Funeral of Mrs Faherty Arrives for Burial in Mount Vernon
The remains of Mrs Altice Cammer Faherty arrive in the city at 7:40. She is conveyed to Mount Vernon Cemetery where a brief service and committal take place with Rev. Adoy presiding. The obituary notes indicate a somber, orderly funeral procession.
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Mra
Altice Cammer Faherty Ee
Thia City
Ign
Mount Veroe
Adoy
Norton’s Special Sale Boasts Olds at 69 Cents End
A brief notice advertises a special sale at Norton’s offering low prices on items labeled olds at 69c each. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of the limited time discount.
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Norton's End
Shamrock IV Leads Resolute in America's Cup Race
In Sandy Hook New Jersey on July 20 Shamrock IV raced ahead of Resolute in the America's Cup clash as boats rounded the first marks. The day’s early results showed Shamrock IV maintaining a lead with Resolute closing as the 20 mile course progressed and spectators cheered.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Tnsterest
Resolute
William P, Rhe
Warran Thoms
Lipton Feter
Shamrock
Sir Thomas Lipton
Cnabeman
Shamrock IV
Nanhower & Colag
Yaris Sandy Hook
Wis
Help the district nurse needs car fund aid
The district nurse Misa Gertrude Higgins, overworked by recent weeks, travels the city to aid patients and infants and needs a car to improve response. Mrs. H. D. Fuller appeals for donations from charitable residents to buy a vehicle, noting the nurse provides bed linen, meals, and clothing to the needy and cites past Epidemic relief in Winchester.
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Misa Gertrude Higgins
Winchester
Tire
H. D. Fuller
Major Fauntleroy Wounded Twice In Polish Front Action
Major Cedric Fauntleroy of Chicago, chief of aviation for the second Polish army, was wounded in the right arm and right leg during a leading air attack south of the General 3 career line. The report notes his role in coordinating aerial operations against opposing forces.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Cedric Fauntleroy
Chicago
Second
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Ralph A. Cain
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