Lynching of Three Negroes Shocks Minnesota City
Minnesota authorities investigate after a mob of about 5 000 lynched three black men in Duluth and attacked police. National guard units arrived to restore order as a mock trial preceded the hangings near the police station. Additional suspects held in Virginia, Minnesota, and a related incident in South Bend is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jth ‘Minn
District Court
Minnesota National Guardsmen
St. Paul
Fort Snelling
Virginia
Minn
Duluth
Innesota National Guardsmen
Cir- Mob
South Bend
Ind
Helen Penrod
Farm for sale near Winchester with orchard and outbuildings
A well improved farm with 19 percent acres and a 10 acre orchard on a public road two miles from Winchester Virginia. Features include a new house with Delco light, bank barn silo, fine well, and various fruit trees. Price eighty five dollars per acre.
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Delco
Winchester
W. L
Winchester High School to Hold Class Day and Commencement
Diploma ceremonies mark a milestone for the class of 1920 with Valedictorian Portia Robinson charming a large Empire Theater audience. The program featured a play about the class history and future, with Miss Ruth Haines and Dilwin Jackson delivering strong performances and the War Savings Campaign scene led by Miss Devaney. Continued on Page 8.
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Supt
F. 5
Portia Robinson
Handley High
Handley Dear
William Brown
Ruth Haines
Dilwin Jackson
Samsell
Devaney
Josephine Hodges
Uncle Sam
Russell Rogers
Harold Sheetz
Dempsey Ready to Fight Carpentier in Two Weeks
San Francisco June 16 Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey announced Dempsey would be ready within two weeks to meet Georges Carpentier or any opponent if Carpentier won t talk. Labor Day was suggested as the date for the proposed contest.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Labor Day
Massive Fire Destroys Garage With 200 Cars In Rockland
A blaze in Rockland Maine leveled four teen buildings in the business district including a garage housing 200 automobiles. Total losses reached about 600000 with auto losses estimated at 250000, damaging many tourist cars stored overnight.
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Rockland
200 Japanese Miners Killed in Ubari Coal Mine Blast
TOKIO June 14 dispatches report two hundred miners killed in an explosion of fire damp at the Ubari coal mine on Satporo island. The disaster occurred in the Ubari coal mine, and casualty figures were confirmed as authorities and reporters gathered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Satporo
Yexg
Harding Cleaning Up Office Work
Senator Harding, the Republican presidential nominee, planned rapid progress in handling mail and senatorial duties in Washington as he prepared for a vacation of two weeks or more within a few days. No fixed conference engagements were scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Mrs Giffin Dies in West Virginia
Intelligence reports the death of Mrs Mollie Giffin in Rowlesburg West Virginia. The body will arrive in Winchester on the Baltimore and Ohio line and be taken to Trone for funeral likely Friday. She was widow of J J Giffin and longtime Rowlesburg resident with several children and stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Giffin
Rowleshire
W. Va
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Trone
Isaiah Fountain Breaks Out Again
Isaiah Fountain an inmate awaiting execution for assault on Bertha Simpson a white girl from Trappe Md escaped from jail in Easton last night. A posse of 200 men and sheriff searched the woods amid lynching threats. Investigators say outside help aided the escape with four jail bars sawed through enabling a leap to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Easton
Isaiah Fountain
Bertha Simpson
Girfeot Trappe
Hail Insurance and Seed Notice by Winchester Seed Co
HAIL A NOW cover crops against hail damage and insure wheat apples and other crops. HANSBROUGH & CARTER advertise insurance loans and real estate. Orchard men urged to buy scarce cow peas and soy beans. Winchester Seed Co promotes Crimson Clover as the cheapest legume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
For Sale Residence 8-room brick house Braddock St
8 room brick house on a large lot suitable for a two family apartment. Listed by Mrs J Riley Grimm at 41 1p 41 607 58 Braddock St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolley
Ideal
J. Riley Grimm
Braddock
Leedy Campaign Speech Held Through Thunderstorm
Col Robert Leedy of Page County spoke at the Cross Junction schoolhouse in Frederick County during a furious storm. Lightning and thunder raged as he kept to campaign issues, later revealing in Gore that he had become a congressional candidate without the Byrds and buzzards’ consent.
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Robert Leedy
Page County
Frederick County
Congress
Tchool
Cross Junction
Leedy
Gore
Dartmouth College student dies in fraternity room shooting
Henry F. Maroney a Dartmouth College senior from West Bedford Mass was shot and killed in his fraternity room during a quarrel at Hanover New Hampshire. Robert T Meads a Dartmouth junior from Le Grange Ill was arrested and admitted the shooting claiming self defense after drinking.
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Associated Press
Hanover
N. H
Henry F. Maroney
West Bedford
Mass
Dartmouth College
Robert T. Meads
le Grange
Ill
Meads
Be Prepared Order Packing Equipment for Harvest
Prepared to order packing equipment including grading sizing machines conveyors and crates for orchard harvest. Secure Bordeaux or Bluestone for the next spray as part of preparing fruit packing operations.
For Rent Storage Space West of Winchester
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises 5000 barrel storage capacity one mile west of Winchester. Rates and reservations through J. V. Arthur at 40 Rouss Ave.
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Winchester
J. V. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Gotham Bandits Loot Bake Shop in New York
Four masked men armed with revolvers raided Stephen Murray’s bakery in New York. They forced Murray, his wife, and an employee to the wall and rifled the cash box. Mrs. Murray shielded herself as a shot fired by a bandit hit Murray in the foot. The robbers fled in a limousine with about 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Stephen Murray
Unlawful Sprinkling Streets Cited with Penalty
City ordinance prohibits sprinkling streets with water after oiling. Violation carries a fine of 2 to 5 dollars to be collected with other city fines. Also notes a Presbyterian Church strawberry festival at the Church Parlor on Thursday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Business Woman's Circle
Presbyterian Church
Reward Offered for White Shepherd Collie on Welltown Pike
A white Shepherd Collie found on the Welltown pike last Saturday night, license No 236, is returned to Joh Ebert. Reward offered for the finder.
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Welltown Pike
Joh Ebert
Real estate listings near town in Doy le area
Lots and all prices offered in well located sites. A ten room house with acres close to town is available. See our list. Baker and Shayock, 48 Rouss Ave. 14-1p-31)
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Doyle
Baker & Shayock
Rouss Ave
Limited preferred stock for sale at Winchester Cold Storage
Stock for sale to trust growers only. Each holder guaranteed storage space. See H. F. Byrd president and Wm. Beverley superintendent. Also offered 4 second hand binders. Contact R. M. Swimley.
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H. F. Byrd
Wm. Beverley
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Kellican Admits Forgery in Bank Case
Claude J. Kellican, jailed on forgery charges, admitted guilt in court after a preliminary hearing. Merchants reported checks to “A c. Anderson” cashed by a man claiming to be Anderson, believed to be Kellican. Bail set at 1000 dollars as grand jury considers two felony counts including forging R. S. Wingfield’s name and bank theft.
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Claude J. Kellican
A c. Anderson
Anderson
Kellican
Corporation Court
R. S. Wingfield
Commercial and Savings Bank
Gore
Attending State Bank Convention
Mr. William G. Hardy cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank with Mrs. Hardy and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Orndoff left for Hellene Va to attend the Virginia State Bankers Association convention at the Homestead Hotel returning late week Also Mr Fred D Maphis cashier People's National Bank of Strasburg treasurer of the association joins from this section The meeting brings together Virginia financiers and its deliberations are of interest
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William G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Hardy
J. M. Orndoff
Hellene
Virginia State Cars Association
Homestead
Fred. D. Maphis
People’s National Bank of Strasburg
Virginia Bankers
Toledo Surpasses Columbus as Ohio's Third Largest City
Washington reports Columbus has ceded third place to Toledo in Ohio city populations. Toledo rises to 243,109 residents, up 55,520 since the last count, a 30.6 percent gain, while Louisville and St Paul remain larger.
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Washington
Columbus
Toledo
Ohio
Louisville
St. Paul
Mosby Monument Dedication in Warrenton Va
The Mosby monument in Warrenton Virginia honoring Colonel John S Mosby will be unveiled this Saturday with ceremonies. Sculptor Merbert Barber designed the statue, and speakers include Judge R W T Duke and Reverend Frank A Strother. Locals from Winchester and Frederick County plan to attend by car.
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Warrenton
John 8. Mosby
Mushy
Merbert Barber
R. W. T. Duke
Charlottesville
Irrank A. Strother
Stephens City
Mosby
Winchester
Frederick County
John 8. Lussell
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
Collonel Mosby
Try a Want Ad Osborne Repairs and Twine
Classified note offers Osborne machine repairs and twine from R M Swimley at 15-1p-21. Also a furnished house for rent during July and August at 800 5S Washington St.
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Osborne
Washington St
New Militia Company to Be Organized in Winchester
Captain George H Grim of the Winchester State Guards announces an organizing meeting for a new national guard infantry company in Winchester. A mass meeting is set for Thursday evening June 17 at 8 o clock in the Corporation Court room City Hall to complete the organization. The War Department and Virginia authorities authorize forming a regiment. enlistment requires US citizenship fitness and ages 18 to 45. Pay includes 1 per drill and annual expenses 10 per officer and enlisted man. the War Department provides arms uniforms and equipment. Recruitment continues after June 17 at Whiting s office City Hall Winchester Va.
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George H. Grim
Witchester State Guards
Adjutant General of
National Guard
Corporation Court
Winchester
War Department
Virginia
PB War Department
United States
Whiting
City Hall
Prohibition Seekers Press Platform at Democratic Convention
Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League announces that prohibition advocates will push for a rigid enforcement plank of the Eighteenth Amendment at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. He cites Governor Cox of Ohio as a key ally and says William Jennings Bryan could guard the plank if adopted.
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Associated Press
Washington
San Francisco
Coix
Ohio
Wayne B Wheeler
Anth: Saloon League of America
Resolutions Committee
Chicago
Wheeler
Bryan
Francisco
Coz
Brothers Visit Here From Urbanna Ohio Talbot Brothers Tour
Police Justice W R Talbot recently returned from a visit to his old home in Urbanna Ohio and places in that state. A family reunion was held with four Talbot brothers and three others joining him in Winchester. The Talbots expressed charm with Virginia climate history and locals during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R .Talbot
Urbanna
Ohio
Talbot
Winchester
George A.talbot
U . Dr
B.F. Talbot
St. Claifert
C. M. Talbot
Francisco
Cal
Talbot-brothers
Virginia
Transfers of Realty Admit City Conveyances
Transfers of city real estate recorded in the corporation clerk's office show Laura B. Hall selling to Fred L. Glaive a house and lot on South Washington Street for 2590 dollars. A. C. Scimleget ux to George B. Chapman sold a house and lot for 1500 dollars. G. C. Fries sold to B. J. Chrismore a Virginia Avenue lot for 10 dollars, and B. J. Chrismore sold to Robinson a house and lot on Virginia Avenue for 1200 dollars.
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Laura B. Hall
Fred. L. Glaive
South Washington Street
A. C. Scimleget
George B. Chapman
G. C. Fries
B. J.chrismore
Virginia Avenue
B. J. Chrismore
Robinson
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Little Mountain
Chapman's
Circle No
National Avenue
Cor, Main and
Monmouth Sts
Herman Hable
Ross Aves
Market St
Trim
The
Winchester High School
F. B. Clerk
Empire Theater
Isaiah
Winchester Orchard.supply CO
N. Market ST
Gotham Bandits
R. M. Swimley
Race LY
F. E- Clerk
Hugh §. Duffey
All
Edwina Knight
Walker Mot. Bond
Baltiom
Lautsbury
Misa Pierce
Whitmore
State Bank
Ohio Capital
Grimm
Wm. J. Bryat
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