Myersville tar and feathering reported by mob
Frederick Maryland July 1 256 A young white woman was tarred and feathered by unmasked white men. The assault, said to have been organized by a married woman, occurred in Myersville late last night. A companion of the victim reportedly was ordered to leave town. Details indicate about forty cars joined the mob in a nocturnal procession.
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Associated Press
Frederick
Myersville
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Dorothy Grandon
W. Va
Mabel Willis
Waynesboro
Sheriff Allbaugh
Grandon
Allbaugh
James Whipp
Mdb
J. O. Shepley
Whipp
West Virginia Battleground Focus Of 1924 Campaign
President Coolidge gathers information on West Virginia political prospects after several conferences with GOP leaders and strategists. The state, Davis home, is cited as a key battleground with past margins cited, while local actions and public sentiment are discussed.
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Associated Press
Wington
Coolidge
West Virginia
Holle
Novas
West’Virginia
Guy
D. Goff
Wilson
Harding
Cox
Two Republican Committee Members Tender Resignation
Two Republican committeewomen tendered resignations from Wisconsin posts. The letters gave no stated reasons. National Chairman William M. Butler noted resignations were voluntary. Representative J M Nelson linked one resignation to avoiding embarrassment for La Follette allies.
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Republican Committee
Chicas Peeloe Puitteeman
Nationa Tteeman
Sconsin
Luther N. Racine
Wis
N 7
William M. Butler
J. M. Nelson
la Follette
Lorenzias
Third Party Chiefs Begin Conference At Washington
The national committee of the La Follette Presidential campaign assembled in Washington for its first meeting. Ten men and women were delegated broad authority to organize supporters and manage nationwide candidacy and finance. The group aims to introduce some discipline while avoiding a rigid party structure. Key issues include electors selection and endorsements for candidates seeking the La Follette endorsement in various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
Ao Zed
la Follette
Hair Bobbing Impels Barbers To Demand A Raise
Chicago July 25. Bobbed hair triggers a wage demand by journeymen barbers union. They threaten a strike vote next week if no agreement. They seek raise from 26 dollars weekly to 38 dollars with pay above 50 dollars earning 60 percent. President W Leidig notes extra duties like curling and shampooing raise costs.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Journeymen Barbers
Leidig
Trail of grime left by gang robs stores near Luray Va
Four men in a high powered car with a South Carolina plate raided the Judd Bradley store at Fairview near Luray and stole merchandise including boots and canned goods. Loot was later found near Dry Run trestle and near the Page Service Filling Station. Robbers also tried to enter F G Grove Co and stole a toolbox. police may have frightened them away.
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Luray
South Carolina
Judd, & Bradley
Fairview
Dry Run Trestle
Lee Highway
Page Service
F. G. Grove
Grove
Lueray
Oah County
Empire Saturday Program Promises Continuous Show
A feature heavy bill at the Empire includes two orchestras and a full day schedule from 2 PM to 11 PM. Regular prices are 10 15 and 25 cents with short subjects between each feature and a Verzi's Jazz Kings concert at 8 45 PM.
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Verzi
Jazz Kings
Sixty one witnesses heard as Loeb case moves forward
On the third day of the Loeb and Robyn Franks kidnapping murder trial, 14 more witnesses testified, bringing total witnesses to 61. Judge John R. Caverly presides as atmosphere tightens with state exhibits moved from the bull pen. Coats were shed in court as Judge Caverly indicated shirt sleeves would be acceptable.
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Chicago
Narah
Richard Loeb
Robert
Hi 8
Loeb
Alvin Goldstein
Chicago ‘Daily News
Franks
Istein
John R. Cavery
Nathan d ‘Loeb
Re Caverly
Suit Over Lost Parcel Deferred
S J Nathanson a Main street merchant sued the American Railway Express Company to recover the value of a package shipped to New York and lost. The case was set for hearing but deferred due to jurors. The prior Magistrate Court ruling favored Nathanson. The parcel contained women’s garments and the wrong street number caused misdelivery to another firm of the same name.
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S. J. Nathan
Main Street
American Railway Express Company
Nathanson
New York
Express Company
Corporation ‘Court
Public Auction of Household Furnishings at 311 North Braddock
At 10 A M on July 30 Mrs Virginia Bragonier 311 North Braddock St sells antique sideboards bureaus and tables cash before removal Auctioneer A G Swanson. Jas M Bragonier executor.
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Virginia Bragonier
North Braddock St
A. G. Swanson
Jas. M. Bragonier
Business Women's Club Convention Closes With Sports
The national federation of business and professional women's clubs closes in West Baden Indiana after a session that began Monday. Miss Adelia Prichard of Portland Oregon is slated for re election as president and $10 000 is approved to support the federation publication Independent Woman.
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West Baden
Ind
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Adelia Prichard
Portland
Oregon
Independent Woman
Soviet Raises 32 Million for Russian Famine Relief
The Soviet government allocates 32 million dollars to combat famine in Russia. Fifteen million funds seed distribution while the remaining seventeen million goes to direct peasant aid as announced by the central committee of the Communist Party.
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Moscow
Russia
Central Committee of
The
Communist Party
Fresh Car Load Irish Gray Melons at Warehouse
Melons on ice at Robinson's Cold Storage and fresh car load displayed in front of B. and O. Passenger Station. Henry P. Wright serves as general agent of the United States Lines. Mrs Wright and Lines fall into notice as Sueste in city social notes.
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Robinson's
Henry P. Wright
United States
Lines
Swanson backs Democratic ticket in coming election
United States Senator Claude A. Swanson, returning to Washington via Danville Virginia, voiced strong confidence in the Democratic ticket. He praised John W. Davis as a capable candidate, lauded Charles W. Bryan as a strong vice presidential choice, and predicted favorable results in the East and border states amid the three party contest. Swanson plans to campaign for the nominees and address accumulated correspondence upon return.
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Danville
United States
Claude A. Swanson
Swansonville
Washington
John W. Davis
Charles W. Bryan
Swanson
Virginia
Senator la Follette
la Follette
Davis
Eost
Delaware
Maryland
Famous Boniface chief speaker at Rotary luncheon
At the George Washington Hotel Rotarians hosted a luncheon and meeting highlighted by a performance from the Washington orchestra led by Hugh Dutrey. J Linfield Damon of American Hope Corp spoke on hotel ties to United Hotels Corp and urged community cooperation for George Washington hotel’s success.
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Boniface
Rotary
George Washington Hotel
Washngton Orchestra
Lord Wheeler
Hugh Dutrey
Good Buying Power Develops In Rails
New York July 25 stock market trends showed an upward tilt in the morning with strong buying for rail oil and public utility shares. Interest in carrier stocks rose on merger reports while steel issues lagged due to Bethlehem dividend omission and weak quarterly results.
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Associated Press
New York
Bethlehem
Request for Apple Blossom photographs from festival and orchards
A notice seeks Kodak or other amateur photographs of Apple Blossom Festival scenes and orchards in bloom. It asks contributors to bring photos to the gas office at 21 West Piccadilly Street with full credit promised when published.
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C. Fred Barr
Lawrence Jolliffe
Kodak
West Piccadilly Street
W. A. Ryan
Stockholders Of New Hotel Meet Tonight
The George Washington Hotel holds an 8 o'clock meeting for stockholders in the assembly room with free buffet supper. President J Linfield Damon of American Hotels Corporation will report and discuss actions for stockholders, urging full attendance to authorize needed measures.
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Clarence Owen
Knoxville
Tenn
Mac Public Service Corporation
Waltz
N ’ Virginia Power Company
Stephen Ramey
Westminster
H.C. Brooks
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bill Johnson
Harrisburg
Allen D. Merrill
Frank Wutsier
Lawrence Jolliffe
Clem Babb
Lewis Batton
George Chapman
Richard Clark
George Washington Hotel
J. Linfield Damon
American Hotels Corporation
Damon
Rotary Club
C W Jordon Freight Broker Visits Winchester
C W Jordon a freight broker from New York City is in Winchester on business today visiting local contacts and checking shipments.
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C. W. Jordon
New York City
Winchester
Dinner at Washington Hotel highlights Virginia apple quality
Prominent exporter and state growers discuss revisiting southern markets during a Winchester dinner. Speakers emphasize Virginia apples' high quality yet poor grading, urging No 1 No 2 distinctions, state inspections, and standard packs to restore southern and foreign markets.
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Ansemblyman Boyd
B.ards
Richards
Anne Lant
George
Rishanae
Ric
Walton
Mr. Richards
Col
Robert L. Gray
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Phill Williams
de Wile
Winchester
Srower
Frederick County
Valley
Virginia
South
DeGrange
William P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
America
Oider
Massey
Northwest
Walker ‘Mée C
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Gangan
Page County
the Empire
Daily News
Business Women’s Club
F. Ramacciotti
Virginian
LaFollette
Geo. Washington Hotel
Bih
American Hove Corporation
United Hotels Corporation
George Washington
Canada
Otel
the Evening Star
Boyd Richards
Washington Hotel
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