Car Shortage Threatens Local Economy and Rail Effort
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials urge swift action to relieve a acute car shortage. They call for day and night loading, use of motor trucks, and prompt unloading to speed reloads and avert apple season disruption. The chamber offers assistance and notes many job applications on file.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Atnals
Chamber of Commerce
Enstionent
Chamber Commerce
C. W. Galloway
Mos
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
More and Ohio Railroad
Lima- May
Winchester
Bell
Nolle Prosequi Entered in Clinton A. Bush Case
An order by Judge F B Whiting nolle prosequi the indictment against Clinton A Bush for seduction or betrayal. Arrested in Richmond by Policeman J R Doran, Bush was returned to Winchester. Commonwealth lacked sufficient evidence to proceed and assented to the nolle prosequi.
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Corporation Court
F. B. Whiting
Nolle
Clinton A. Bush
Bush
Richmond
J. R. Doran
Winchester
Commonwealth
Nolle Presse
Weink
Speaking dates listed for Judge Harrison’s campaign
The following speakers will advocate for Judge Harrison at 8 p m on various dates. July 26 Mount William with R Gray Williams and R T Barton. July 26 Brucetown with M M Lynch and T R Cather. July 27 Dolans with R Gray Williams and R T Barton. July 27 Star Tannery with R Kern and Philip Williams. July 28 Gaineshboro with Philip Williams and R T Barton. July 31 Winchester with Judge T W Harrison. August 2 Stephens City with Judge Harrison.
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T. W. Harrison
Subpoenas Issued for Railroad Officials and Union Leaders
Chicago July 24 Subpoenas for 60 railroad officials and union leaders to testify before a federal grand jury next Wednesday were issued at the request of District Attorney Charles F Clyne. The witnesses will investigate the unauthorized April railroad strike led by John Grunau president of the Chicago yardmen's association and 27 others. Grunau and associates are out on bail after arrest on Lever Act charges. Major Elrop Hume, special assistant attorney general, arrived from Washington and questioned heads of the 15 recognized railroad unions about the strike.
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Chicago
Charles F.clyne
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Grunau
Elrop Hume
Washington
Heghs
Railroad
Unidos
Charles A. McCarty of Winchester Dies at 71
Edward McCarty reports the death of his uncle Charles A. McCarty a lifelong Winchester resident who died in Maryland University Hospital Baltimore after a long illness. He was 71, a shoe maker, former Winchester police officer and Braddock Street Church member. Funeral at Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel Sunday at 3 PM with interment in the family lot.
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Edward McCarty
Charles A. McCarty
Winchester
Maryland University Hospital
Baltimore
Elsie
McCarty
Mary McCarty
Jove
Alice Anderson
Anderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Messrs
Norval
Charles
Stewart. McCarty
Chesapeake and Potomac, Telephone Company
Carson McCarty
Frederick County
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Friendship Fire Company
Mount Hebron
Paul Named For Congress Amid Protest In Seventh District
Senator John Paul of Rockingham was nominated by acclamation for Congress at the Seventh district convention in Harrisonburg, though he had asked to be not considered. Paul was absent and said he would decide in a week or ten days. The convention endorsed the national Republican ticket of Harding and Coolidge and pledged district Republicans against the league of nations.
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John Paul
Rockingham
Congress
Harrisonburg
Paul
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Harding
League, of Nations
Wilson
Peach Carriers Read Moling and Seals Coolmor Porch Shade
A brief classifieds note on the 7th page mentions Peach Carriers reading Moling and a Seal’s Coolmor porch shade advertisement. The small item hints at merchandised porch shade offerings and carrier activity in the ad section.
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Moling & ‘Seal
Editorial attack on Judge Harrison and local officeholders
A Frederick county Winchester centered piece argues Harper and Worsley misrepresent voters. It questions the sheriff treasurer clerk commonwealths attorney and commissioners support for Judge Harrison and suggests voters should back Harrison for Congress rather than accept the editors' favored platform.
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Harper-Worsley
Harrisonburg News-Record
Harrison
Winchester
Frederick County
Leedy
Harper
Orsley
Congress
Worsley
Fredéricn
Commonwealth
Revenue
Ay. Worsley
Mr. Harper
Swiming’s Store Promotes Summer Furnishings and Stoves
AM Baby. Carriages and Strollers, Porch Rockers and Settees greatly reduced. The hot weather is here. See our line of oil stoves just received. Ry M. Swimley.
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AM Baby
Swimley
Ry M
Woman's Auxiliary meeting at Handley Auditorium
The monthly meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 will convene Monday July 26 at 7 30 p.m. in the Handey Auditorium. Annie M. Field, Secretary.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Hand- Tey
Annie M. Field
Warning for Fruit Growers About Barrel Shortage
The barrel situation is acute and orders must be placed promptly. It takes sixty to ninety days to obtain barrel stock from the west, and current orders cover only about half the expected demand. Full information available on request from Frederick Co. Fruit Growers Association. John Cather, President.
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Frederick CO
Fruit Growers Association
John, CO Cather
Chapman’s Auto Sales Ad Offers Ford Cars For Immediate Delivery
Vintage classified notice lists Ford coupelet and Ford sedan ready for delivery, several good used cars, and auto sales by Chapman’s Auto. Also mentions bus schedule from Winchester to Martinsburg and Williamsport with trolley link to Hagerstown, plus a help wanted for paper carrier and a furnished house for rent until Sept 1 at 8148 Washington Street.
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Ford
Winchester
Markinsburg
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Washington Street
Leedy Supporters Attack Judge Harrison on Farm Policy
The record summarizes claims against Judge Harrison by Leedy supporters. They cite cider and vinegar rulings, Virginia law alignment on domestic cider, and Harrison’s alleged support for compulsory military training. It notes a government minimum wheat price policy and Harrison’s opposition to daylight saving time, plus his support for a collective marketing bill.
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Star
Harrison
Aeroplane Showset for Public Fights at Winchester Weekend
Charlottesville Aero and Motor Company announces an aeroplane exhibition at Winchester on July 24 and 25. Pilot J. Carr and mechanic WM Blunke promoted the event with details of public flights and demonstrations.
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Charlottesville ‘Aero and Motor-Co
Winchester
J. Carr
WM. Blunke
Mechanics& Mer
Tuberculosis Clinic Tour Held for Winchester Frederick County Veterans
Ex servicemen and families exposed to gas or influenza urged to attend free chest examinations by TB specialists in Winchester and Frederick County. Appointments spread July 27 to July 30 across Brucetown White Hall Gore Gainsboro Stephens City and Winchester venues with exams for whites and colored.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Taliaferro
Klotz
Brucetown
White Hall
Gore
Gainsboro
Stephens City
Tiger
Growers Meeting With Railroads In Winchester
R R men from Frederick county invite all fruit growers and shippers to a meeting in the roof garden of Hotel Jan on Tuesday July 27 at 8 oclock. Cumberland Valley and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads will send representatives to discuss the transportation needs for the coming apple season amid car shortages and slow movement.
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Commer
Frederick County
Iav
Hotel Jan
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce Ballots mailed for director vote
Ballots for the Chamber of Commerce board of directors have been mailed to members and must be returned by Monday July 26 at 7 p m. Seven nominees appear on the final ballot with members voting for four. top four receive election. Candidates listed: J. M. Orndoff George B. Chapman A. H. Jackson F E F Clef H. B. McCormac W Nelson Page Boyd R. Richards.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Orndoff
George B. Chapman
A. H. Jackson
Ritter acquitted in theft recovery case after earlier jail term
The court of record acquitted Hector B. Ritter on a police court theft case. He had been fined 75 dollars and jailed 30 days for receiving stolen property, after evidence tied him to three guns bought from youth sellers later linked to a business robbery.
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Hector B. Ritter
F. B. Whiting
Corporation Court
Ritter
Grove Bros Dept Store Special Shoe Sale
Clean-up sale on men’s women’s and children’s shoes. Old stock and broken lots with most sizes available. Prices cut to one third their value. Now on sale at Grove Bros Dept Store.
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Grove Bros.’ Dept
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Middleton
Walter Hoffman
Cooley
C. Cooley
Bowen
David
Bertha Graver
Lin County
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