Klan Clash Ends in 23 Arrests and Gun Seizures in Groveland
Dozens of patrols quelled clashes after a Knights of the Ku Klux Klan initiation on Perry Hill. State and local police took 23 men into custody, including three wounded, and seized six shotguns revolvers and ammunition as cars carrying klansmen returned toward Haverhill.
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Associated Press
Astrampete
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Groveland
Perry Hill
Ramund ‘Lacey
Bickley
Haverare
Haverhill
Massachusetts
Worcester
Proposed Rail Merger I Has Not Been Completed
New York July 31 Conference talks between the Van Sweringen interests of Cleveland and bankers tied to the Erie and Pere Marquette rail systems along with Nickel Plate remain informal. No definite proposals have been discussed as negotiations have not reached a formal stage.
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Associated Press
New York
van Sweringen
Cleveland
Erie
Pere “Marquette Rail
Pere Marquette
van Sweringén Pbrothers
Yard Party Cake Sale At Baptist Church
Community bake sale announced in front of the Baptist Church on Thursday and Friday July 31 and August 1 to raise funds for a local relief effort. Proceeds support a feeding program and church outreach.
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Baptist Church
Shenandoah Filling and Tire Shop Ad on Berryville Pike
Local storefront along Berryville Pike urges savings on tires and automotive services. Ad mentions United States and United Sta branding with a focus on low prices.
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Shenandoah
Berryville ‘Pike
United Sta
United States
School Picnic Promises Brass Band At Vaucluse Wood
Picnic event organized at Yentie's Woods in Vaucluse Virginia on Sunday August 14 features a brass band, speaking program, and activities for all residents. Local families urged to attend for a community outing.
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Yentie’s Woods
Vaucluse
Sarah Zane Fire Company Sets August Meeting
The Sarah Zane Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for August 1 at 8 p m. Secretary Borgh Barr notes final arrangements for the Firemen's Convention.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Davis backs Bryan view on mobilization in campaign note
John W Davis in Maine returns to New York and endorses Governor Bryan of Nebraska who says no civilian mobilization is needed now. Davis stresses prudent military practice, educational impact, and avoiding unnecessary disruption to work as America leads in trade and commerce. Spellacy to head Eastern campaign, Dixon to run Washington office.
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Associated Press
New York
John W., Davis
Maine
Gov
Charles
Nebraska
Daving
Bryan
Mr. Davia
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
George R. Lunn
James W. Gerard
George White
Daniel C. Roper
Mr. Davis
Camae
Clem Iu. Shaver
Plant
America
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford, Conn
Lincoln Dixon
Indiana
Washington
William B. Wilson
Secretary of
Labor
Consolidation of 50 West Virginia Coal Properties
Cincinnati Ohio July 321 Con solidation of more than 50 West Virginia coal mining properties involving between 20 000 000 and 25 000 000 has been effected. Bays the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. The 25 going Mines of the Main Island Crack Coal Company with headquarters at Omar West Virginia will be linked with others in the territory controlled by the West Virginia Coal and Coke Company and the Ruth Greek Mining Company.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Virginia
Cincinnati ‘Commercial Tribune
Crack Coal ‘Company
Omar
W. Va
West Virginia Coal and Coke Company
Rith Greek Mining Company
Walker fined for defying court order in Ashby Hannum case
H I Walker, a litigant in the injunction suit, was fined 20 dollars plus costs by Judge Frank B Whiting for contempt of court. He violated the injunction by using a right of way through Ashby Hannum s land and opening gates across the road. The court warned against repetition, noting Walker s alleged earlier lease cancellation and possible future injunctions to prevent road use.
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H. I. Walker
Frank B. Whiting
Walker
Ashby Hannum
Hannum
Disis
Rum Row Blockaded By Armed Coast Guard Vessels
Atlantic City July 31 Rum row is under blockade by government ships preventing smuggled liquor entry. The coast guard cutter Kickapoo with 6 inch guns patrols by day and scans each vessel every 20 minutes after nightfall. The lifeboat Atlantic City with a naval gun and ample ammunition has joined the blockade.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
Coast Guard
Kickapoo
Slpscot
Armory drill to be held this evening at 7 30
The weekly ar mory drill is scheduled for this evening at 7 30 o clock. All members must come in uniform under the command of First Lieutenant Lawrence C Hollis of the 116th Infantry. Also notes show a Loyal Temperance Legion meeting at 2 PM on Saturday at 149 North Washington St.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th Infantry
Loyal Temperance Legion
North Washington St
Yard Party Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary and the Citizens' Band will host a yard party on Friday evening August 1 on the lawn of W A Baker at South Washington Street. Attend to support the event and help ensure its success.
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American Legion. Auxiliary
Citizens’ Band
W.A. Baker
South Washington Street
Gather Apple Blossom Photos for Publication
Local notice requests amateur photos of Apple Blossom Festival scenes and orchards in bloom. Credit given upon publication. Bring images to the gas office at 21 West Piccadilly Street. Signed W A Ryan with date 7 25 1p eod 6t.
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C. Fred Barr
Lawrence Jolliffe
Kodak
West Piccadilly Street
W. A. Ryan
Winchester and Frederick County Advertising Book Described
The Chamber of Commerce released a new Winchester and Frederick County booklet to answer visitors questions. It features a three colored orchard scene, county map, historic points, school cuts, and ads for local industries and services.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Lynchburg
Chamber of Command
Bet of Commerce
Valley Pike
Blue Ridge Mountains
Romie Mag
Chamber of Commerce
Same
Handley School
H. 8. Duffey
L. D. Kline
Handley Library
Vernon Eddy
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ . Association
H. Clay deGrange
F. J. Schneiderhan
Washington
R. M. Ward
W. A. Ryan
Winchester Fair Grounds
Haldeman Produce and Creamery
Evandale Dairy and Stock Farm
Main Street
County Court House
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Crowd blocks roads as false fire alarm draws crowd
Clem Babb sparked a tiny backyard fire in the southwest suburbs. A mistaken alarm sent the entire fire department, then a vast crowd of cars and pedestrians jammed streets around the scene, preventing any fire response and revealing a largely wasted effort. Traffic chaos and misdirected concern followed the false alarm.
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Clem ‘Babb
Babb Bros
Handley
Mes
Grand Rapids firm to install new store fixtures at Winchester
Old-Time Counter moved from its central position on Main Street as Gray and Sheetz prepare the remodel. Grand Rapids Showcase and Furniture Company to install quartered oak and plate glass showcases and dust free cabinets. New shelving on the north side and a mezzanine office floor are planned under Harry H. Wingfield's direction.
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Winchester
Main Street
Grand Rapids Showcase and Furniture’ Company
Harry H. Wingfield
Strength of Motors Feature of Market
Bullish demonstrations spread across stock groups with motors as a feature. Rails moved with industrials as Van Sweringen stocks traded heavily on consolidation plans reports. Call money opened at 2 percent and closing activity was strong with about 1,100,000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
van Sweringen
Call
A. P. Members Fail To Elect Eve
New York July 31 A special AP meeting considered Rochester Times Union and Baltimore Evening Sun representatives for membership but the applicants failed of election.
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Associated Press
New York
Rochester, N. Y
Times- Union
Baltimore, Md
Evening Sun
Tire and tube sale at Shenandoah Filling Station
An advertisement urges readers to buy a 30x314 U. S. Royal Cord Tire and tube for 13.50 at Shenandoah Filling Station located on Berryville Pike. The short notice lists the price and shop location for motorists.
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Usco Fabric Tire
U. S
Shenandoah
Berryville Pike
Boy Scouts Plan Capon River Camp Trip
Troop 1, Boy Scouts, leaves Winchester by train at 7 50 a m for Gore then travels by truck to Capon river for a ten day session. Theodore Henry cooks for the group while cakes are requested for next Thursday’s camp cake day and religious services are held daily on the river.
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Boy Scouts
Winchester
Capon River
Gore
Capon
Theodore Henry
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company Ae
French Proposals May Be Accepted By Conference
London July 31 experts of the inter allied conference examined French proposals as a compromise plan for the Dawes plan. They believed today the French proposals and alterations would be acceptable to the conference.
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London
Companions of Grandon Girl Sentenced in Hagerstown
Mabel Mills and Luther BE Silvers, said to be in complicity with Dorothy Grandon of Burg, W Va, were sentenced in a police court after arrest for disorderly conduct. Silvers received three months and Mills four months in the house of correction. They said they left Myersville the night of the tarring and feathering and came to Hagerstown.
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Hagerstown
Mabel Mills
Luther BE. Silvers
Dorothy Grandon
Ofburg
W. Va
Hée
Myersyville
Eek Tage
Palir
Silvers
Mills
House of Correction
Myersville
Yard Party At High View School Benefit Sale
A yard party at High View School on August 2 aims to raise funds for the school. Activities include a sale and social event to support school programs.
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High View School
Numbers That Win Dollar Day Prizes At Star Office
The notices list prize numbers 4541 winning 6 10 dollars and 16 1448 winning 85 dollars. It directs presenting numbers to Star Office. It also notes hogs at 11 dollars and corn price around 39.90 per ton with Schumacher Feed touted as cheaper and better than middlings.
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Schumacher
Fragmentary Civil War Memoir Sketch Mentions Gettysburg
The text recalls three branches of the army at Gettysburg and a soldier attached to the Battery of Artillery. It notes a wound through clothing, a later return home, and references to starvation during winter with deceased mates. It mentions Mrs Price in Wind A Virginia and Red Cross work.
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Vijary
Battery of Artilery
Mr. Kline
Aneerickaburg
Dredé
Southern
Bishan
Dancing Class for Boys and Girls Led by Miss Evelyn Byrd
A community notice announces a dancing class for boys and girls led by Miss Evelyn Byrd. The item notes enrollment details and location, inviting families to join the session.
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Evelyn Byrd
Our Gang Comedy In Brief
A short item about the Our Gang comedy featuring Buster Keaton in a minor performance, noting the classic film group and its era style despite limited readable details.
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Buster Keaton
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Virginia Woolen Company
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Imperial Istream Company
Winchester Evening Star
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Company
Winchester Steam Laundry
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