Tunney Knocks Out Carpentier in 14 Seconds of 15th
New York July 24 Gene Tunney American light heavyweight champion won a technical knockout over Georges Carpentier of France in the 15th round of a 16 round bout. Carpentier was unable to rise after a low blow judged not a foul by referee Andy Griffin ending the match after 14 seconds of the 15th round.
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New York
Gene Tuney
Georges Carpentier
France
Tost
Carpentier
Met
Andy Griffin
Carpeniing
Taney
Amphibian plane contract awarded to Loening firm
Major Gen. Mason M. Patrick announced a contract with Loening Aeronautical Corporation of New York for building a group of Loening amphibian planes. Development and flight testing were conducted in secret as part of the Air Service program.
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Washington
Mason M. Patrick
Air Service
Loening Aeronautical Corporation of
New York
Amphibian aircraft shown with land and sea capability
Test pilots and engineers confirm the amphibian operates on land or water with equal facility. The design features the inverted Liberty motor, high visibility for the pilot, and metal hull and wing components. Deliveries will place planes at coastal stations in the United States, Hawaii, and the Philippines.
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Loening Company
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Hampton Pastor on Visit
The Rev. Charles Friend, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Hampton Virginia, arrived in the city today and is staying with his sister Mrs. F. T. McFaden at the manse on North Brad dock street. He will remain in the city for several days.
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Charles Friend
Presbyterian Church
Hampton, Va
F. T. McFaden
North Braddock Street
Friend
Centenarian Horace Payne remembered in Rockingham ties
In Harrisonburg Virginia on July 26 a tribute recalls Horace Payne who died at 105. The story recounts his simple tastes and hearty appetite. His brother Henry H Payne 84 walked ten miles to attend the funeral. The Payne family long resided in Orange and Rockingham counties with ties to the Pendleton Road and Rockingham’s St John Lutheran Churchyard.
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Harrisonburg
L. C. Kenney
Singers Glen
Horace Paynr
Rockingham
Wayne
Kenney
Payne
Henry H. Payne
Augusta County
Stonewall Brigade
George B. Keezell
Harry
Mrs. Kenney
George Payne
Thomas and
Sidney Jones Payne
Rawley Springs
Dry River
Pendleton Road
Allegheny Mountains
ABC
Pendleton Trail
Jane Virginia Payne
Wm. Payne
John Payne
Mary Wenger
Dayton
Susanna Joseph
Oregon
Orange County
Mrs. Payne
Jones
Orange
St. John’s ‘Lutheran
Mr. Fadeley
William, Homer
Clarence Hinkle
Holmes Shumaker
Ralph Hinkle
Amos Miller
Royal Garden Fete For Americans At Buckingham Palace
London July 24 Americans attended a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by King George Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales. About 3000 invited guests mostly American lawyers mingled in the palace grounds despite rain. The prince wore a top hat and chatted while the king and queen greeted guests including Secretary of State and Mrs Hughes.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Royalty
Buckingham Palace
United States
Royalt
Hergjot
France
Theunis
Belgium
Hughes
America
England
Child Tells How Father Killed Mother in Virginia Case
In Martinsville Alfred D Mullins of Bassett is held for grand jury after testimony shows he killed his wife 13 months ago. Five children aged 5 to 17 knew details but were threatened with drowning if they spoke. A note from a daughter led to Mullins arrest. he says his wife shot herself while taking a gun to kill a bird.
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Danville
Alfred D. Mullins
Basset
Martinsville
Mullens
Mullins
Jury Hears Suit For Damages In Auto Collision
The case of Lawrence Herrell against Dr. Robert F. Cline for 160 damages from a Valley Pike collision near Winchester went to trial in Corporation Court before Judge Whiting and a five member jury. The jury returned a verdict for Herrell for 298.98 including interest and costs.
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Lawrence Herrell
Robert F. Cline
Mr. Herrell
Dr. Cline
Corporation Court
Whiting
Valley Pike
Winchester
D. Cline
Jas. P. Reardon
Harry R. Kern
W. 8. Taylor
Raymond Forney
George Keller
Homer E. Guyer
Card of Thanks for John S. Baylis
During the illness and death of our brother John S. Baylis friends showed continual kindness and sympathy. We express our gratitude. By his brothers and sisters. WANTED Position by young man with ten years in department store work and manager of a million dollar annual business. He seeks to move back to Virginia. Reply to C R D 411 Glenwood Ave Charleston W Va 25 21.
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John S. Baylis
Virginia
Glenwood ‘Ave
Charleston
W. Va
Market Street M E Church Ice Cream Social Tonight
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church hosts an ice cream cake and refreshment social on the church sidewalk tonight.
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The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Pastor W G Winton to Preach at White Post
The Rev W G Winton of the White Post circuit will preach at White Post church at 11 a m on Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a m. Miss Miriam Bierer and Forest D Patrick have returned to Hagerstown Md after visiting Mr and Mrs William L Ramsey on South Braddock street. Mr and Mrs Joseph B Shirkey of Baltimore, guests of the Ramseys, have resumed their automobile tour of Virginia.
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W. G. Winton
White Post Circuit
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
White Post Church
Miriam Bierer
Forest D. Patrick
Hagerstown
William L. Ramsey
South Braddock Street
Joseph B. Shirkey
Baltimore
W. L. Ramsey
Virginia
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Hampton Pastor
Fe Bei Aye Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Corp
R. M. Swimley
W.C. Plundeke Co
Royal Garden
King Oseree
Bucking Palace
Emmert’s
Solls Regu
New Summer Voices
White Post Services
Vic
J. Vic Arthur
Rouss Avenue
R. G. Clevenger
Grimes
White Hall
Union Suite
Moling & Seal
McCallum
Betty Shoppe
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