Harsh charges in Seventh Virginia district race
Judge T. W. Harrison Democrat of Winchester accuses the Republican campaign of buying seats and disenfranchising Winchester voters in the 1920 contest that seated John Paul of Rockingham in Congress. He cites the Newberry seat purchase and the Winchester wards and Frederick County precincts thrown out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saray
John Paul
Rockingham
Congress
Virginia
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Paul
Republican Congress
Harrison
Newberry
Senate
Committee of the House
Frederick County
Luray
Dellinger
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Seventh
Republican Congressional Committee
Champ Clark
Anderson
Attorney-General
Dallinger
Republican
Dry Run
Old Forge
Brucéetown
I City
Middletown -Gore Effatown
Kernstown
Armel
Gainesboro
Cantarbure
These Twelve
Canterburz
Baby Boy Falls From Train Found Unharmed
A baby boy dropped from a moving train near here last night but was not injured. He fell while reaching for a balloon and was found by a farmer wandering along the tracks with the balloon. The train stopped to allow passengers to search. the child was returned to the train unharmed.
Mrs. McKenzie Dies After Stroke at 76 in Winchester
Mrs. Columbia Elizabeth McKenzie, longtime Winchester resident and church worker, died at 6 p.m. in her home at 327 North Main Street after a brief struggle with paralysis following a stroke four days earlier. Survived by son William, brothers John W and James R Darlington, and sisters Mrs Albert Vanvan and Mrs Annie Spence. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dr Woods officiating and Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Pallbearers listed as Joseph T Brown, James Brown, Godfrey Miller, William Lupton, Fred Robinson, John Huntsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Elizabeth McKenzie
Frederick County
North Main Street
McKenzie
Gainesboro
Winchester
John H. McKenzie
United States Army
Presbyterian Church
Joseph T. Brown
James Brown
Godfrey Miller
William Lupton
Fred. Robinson
John Huntsberry
Watering restrictions announced by Water Committee
No street sprinkling from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. No sprinkling of any kind after 8 p.m. By order of the Water Committee chairman.
PIANO TUNING AT Seal's Music Store and room for rent
Piano tuning by Mr Ely, specialist on player pianos, at Seal's Music Store Tuesday and Wednesday only. Loft Yas furnished room for rent at 323 W Cecil Street. Dr R C Richardson moving picture show ring to entertain Winchester at St Paul AME Church Tuesday evening July 26. First Baptist Sunday School picnic July 27 at Opequon on Millwood road. Committee urges attendees to meet at church at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Seal’s Music
R. C. Richardson
Moving Picture
Winchester
St. Paul A. M. E
First Baptist
Sunday School of
Opequon
Millwood Road
1920 Congressional Election Precinct Validities Summary
The district saw 38 precincts invalidated with six leaning Republican. In Republican counties only three precincts were struck, one Democratic and two with small Republican majorities. Forty nine precincts lacked written registration. four were close, 23 of the remaining were Republican and the rest Democratic.
Martinsburg man fatally injured diving in Shenandoah River
William Harper a Martinsburg druggist and active community member died after a diving incident at Shanondale near Charles Town. He was struck on the head during a dive from a spring board and died about an hour and a half after admission to Charles Town Hospital. He was 26, survived by his parents two sisters and was a partner in the family drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harper
Martinsburg
Munity
Shenandoah River
Shannondale
Charles Town
Harper
Mr Harrison Endorses Swanson for Senate in Virginia
Dabney C. Harrison of Boyce argues for Senator Claude A. Swanson as the next U S Senator, praising his record on rural free delivery parcels post federal road aid and war leadership while criticizing recent opposition attacks and calling voters to reelect Swanson. He cites Swanson’s defense of working men and his wartime votes and urges voters to support continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabney C. Harrison
Boyce
Farmers’ Union
Virginia
Washington
Claude A. Swanson
Swanson
Farmer-Statesman
Davis Advertising Agency
Woodrow Wilson
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Europe
Senator Swanson
Winchester All Stars Meet Winchester League Team
George Dunham leads the Winchester All-Stars in a Wednesday baseball contest against the Winchester League Team. Expect competitive play and local sports intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dunham
Winchester — All-Stars
Miss Willa Sibert Cather Named Leading American Writer
The Literary Digest lists Willa Cather as one of five top American literary stars of the past decade, placing her fourth behind Heineimer, ONeill, and Anderson. The Handley Library in Winchester will honor her with a Willa Sibert Cather Room featuring autographs, critiques, and a framed portrait.
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Willa Sibert Cather
Cather
Charles Cather
Sherif of
Yeounty
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Willa Cather
America
Joseph He Eimer
Eugene O'Neill
Sherwood Anderson
Robert Frost
James Branch Cabell
Miss Cather
R Gray Williams
Paris
Winchester
Handley Board of Trustees
City
South
Handley Library
Town
Slemp Declines Ninth Virginia Nomination
Colorado Springs telegram from Congressman Slemp to B A Anderson announces he will decline the Republican nomination for the Ninth Virginia district due to health. He notes he advised the Norton convention he would not be a candidate and asks delegates to inform the party. He urges support for a capable nominee who can win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Slemp
Virginia
B. A. Anderson
Marion Va
Clearance Sale and Help Wanted Ad Snippet
A historical newspaper fragment advertises a clearance sale starting July 25 offering bats at 1.00 2.00 and 3.00. It also lists a help wanted notice seeking a 16 year old colored boy to work in house and yard with good references, applying at Star Office. Margaret L Hodgson is mentioned in the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Star Office
South End Hose Company Yard Party Invitation
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company invites the public to a yard party on Monmouth Street Friday and Saturday night July 28 and 29. Proceeds support the auxiliary and local community services.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
South End Hose ‘Company
Monmouth Street
Shirley Efficiency Drive Shapes Virginia Road Plan
Roanoke Va July 24 Henry Shirley the former Maryland highway official named chairman of Virginia’s State Highway Commission aims to remove politics from road building and run the department like a modern business. He favors a gasoline tax and other funds to raise about 6 million dollars yearly for a 300 mile program, and says no extra legislative session date is set while political fights continue.
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Roanoke
Via
State Highway Commission
Henry
Shirley
Maryland
Trinkie
Virginia
State
Richmond
V Watt. & High
Norfolk
Bristol
Thinkle
General Assembly
Public Sale of Chase Property at 205 and 207 East Piccadilly
A seven room brick residence at 205 and 207 East Piccadilly Street will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House on Saturday August 12. Described as a fine location for business. See sale bill on page six.
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East Piccadilly Street
Court House
Alfalfa sowing urged with Kansas Grown seed
Winchester Seed Co promotes sowing alfalfa next month using Kansas Grown non irrigated seed for best results. Secure seed and plan ahead for spring vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Winchester Seed CO
For Sale Porch in excellent condition
Front porch in excellent condition for sale at $35 for a quick buyer. Apply to Miss Mary Byrd at 214 W Cork Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Byrd
Cork Street
Brunswick Records and Phonographs In Winchester
Exclusive agents for Brunswick Records and phonographs in Winchester and Frederick County announce a large stock, complete catalog, and free monthly supplements mailed on request. Mr. J Archer Selman of Baltimore arrived by motor for a business stay of one or two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Records
Winchester
Frederick County
Imusic
J. Archer Selman
Baltimore
Man in Virginia Found Dead Without Teeth
Luray Virginia July 24 John H a man who never had teeth was buried at his home near Ferry Fork today. He was found dead at a spring about 100 yards from his home death due to heart disease. He lived about 76 years and was survived by a son Frank Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerttren
Cal
Brunswick Yards Arm Themed Strife Driven By Klan
Brunswick Maryland July 24. The Baltimore and Ohio freight yards from Weverton to Brunswick and Knoxville are under armed tension as 1000 workers strike backed by a 400 member Klan faction. Nightly gunfire and intimidation disrupt operations while 200 strikebreakers fill the yards. Deputies fined for off duty weapon use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
Brunswick
Maske
George Lewis
Lewis
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Headquarter Company drill order issued for Monday night
The Headquarters Company is ordered to report for drill Monday at 7 30 in uniform with no excuses. Lieutenant Peyton C Marshall commands the Yard Party. A benefit is invited on Sunrise Cay lawn that night. An additional note mentions a church read and a summer dress advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crybody
Hooper Silent as Labor Strife Widens Across Railroads
Chicago dispatch reports B. M. Jewel and Hooper offered no comments after a conference with President Harding as shopmen's strike enters week four. Union leaders estimate 66 percent of railroad shop workers complied. activity and mine guards rise in Indiana and Pennsylvania disputes. Balltimore conference aims to settle Baltimore and Ohio shopmen strike with W. Gee McGee traveling to Baltimore.
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Associated Press
Chicago
B. M. Jewel
Hooper
New York
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Cee
Cincinnati
Wale Gee
The
and Ohio Shopcraft Union
Balltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
McGee
Valley League Standings and Results
Saturday results show Strasburg Strasburg beating New Market 3 to 2 in 14 innings. Upcoming games include Winchester at New Market and Strasburg at Woodstock. Wednesday slate features Harrisonburg at Front Royal with other schedule notes.
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Harrisonburg
Mt. Jackson Front Royal Woodstock
Winchester
New Market Strasburg
Boyce
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Kenzie
W. Cecil Street
J. H. Hawkins
Shenandoah
MR. Harrison
Winchester League
Will
C. B. Slemp
South End Yard
MR. Shirley
New Virginia Highway Commission
Chase Property
Brunswick Records & Phonographs
President Harding
Valley League
Strasburg
New Market
Woodstock
Front Royal
Cols. W. W
Whitside
Stewart and
Water Streets
Lynch
Orchard Supply CO
Herrell
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