Holt airs Harding plan critique on League substitute
The AP reports Hamilton Holt publicly questioned President Harding about a substitute for the League of Nations. Holt warned delay could spark belief Harding had no concrete plan, risking world stability and party politics. Holt, a League supporter, had earlier publicized a list of 100 Republicans who bolted Harding.
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Associated Press
New York
Hamilton Holt
Wilson
Harding
of Nations
Holt
America
Congress
League of S Nations
League
Two Arrested in Fatal Wreck At New Jersey Crossing
In Amboy and Perth Amboy New Jersey on June 16 two men Ove Brown locomotive engineer and Arthu Ridgeway railway conductor were arraigned on manslaughter charges after a fire truck was struck by a Central Railroad of New Jersey engine at Market Street crossing. Eight or nine deaths were reported as seven firemen died outright and others later succumbed to injuries.
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Amboy
N. J
Ove Brown
Arthu Ridgeway
Market Street
Central Railroad of New Jersey
John ‘Mowery
Perth Amboy
WN. J
Central of Jersey
Andrew Thomas
Army Private Gets Revenge in Norfolk Trial
Samuel Permian of Norfolk former Army private faced a $10,000 damages suit from R B Fink a former Army captain. Permian testified Fink mistreated him at Camp Lee and Permian attacked Fink after military service. The jury refused any damages to Fink.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Samue Permian
R B. Fink
Fink
Camp Lee
Perman
Civil Hfe
Washington Electric Shoe Repair Shop opens in Adade Atente Virginia
The Washington Electric Shoe Repair Shop announces new hours in Adadé Atente Winchester Va offering same day service and guaranteed work. Men's half soles sewn at 1.25 and women’s at 1.10 with rubber heels 50 cents. Also notes other services and local ads for yard party and baby carriage line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adadé Atente
Winchester
Deserter Charged in Police Court Case
Ains Paras, son of Mr. Bibs, was arraigned in police court before Magistrate Worsley on a desertion charge. Mrs. Hillyard and her husband were represented by their lawyers as the case was postponed until Dr. P. W. Boyd returns, with witnesses to be summoned for next Tuesday afternoon. Miss Bessie Greenwalt later known as Mrs. Hillyard.
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Lyard
Eau Davin
Tee
Bibs
Ains Paras
Wwintinne
Winchester
Worsley
Hillyard
James P. Reardon
Philip Williams
Williams
Mr. Hillyard
Bessie Greenwalt
Doctor Stuart Returns From Front Royal Tonsil Clinic
Dr. Stuart held a full day tonsil clinic at Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal with several physicians and Red Cross nurses assisting. Services were free and the event was sponsored by the Red Cross, aiding the community. Another clinic is planned for summer or fall.
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BE. C. Stuart
Front Royal
Randolph“Macon Academy
Stuart
Ann L. Carson
Memorial Hospital
City
Gertrude Higgins
Achester
Red Cross
Elizabeth Grim
Quiet Cedar Creek Bride Marries Middletown Groom
Announcement states Miss Maud Burner, Cedar Creek daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Burner, married Mr. Eark Legg of Middletown last Saturday evening at the Southern Methodist Church parsonage. Rev. H. A. Brown officiated. groom a farmer. Couple kept plans secret except for close relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Burner
James Burner
Cedar Creek
Eark Legg
C. B. Legg
Middletown
Southern Methodist Church
H. A. Brown
Revival at Galilee Church Draws Large Audiences
Large audiences attend revival meetings at Galilee Christian Church with nine additions in four days. Rev. R. L. Philpott preaches and Charles E. McVay leads music as the services continue for several days. Everyone is invited.
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The
Galilee Christian Church
R. L. Philpott
Charles E. McVay
Scout Camp Benefit Night at Empire Theater
A feature and reel program promotes Boy Scout camp benefits with a Hearts Are Trumps feature, a complete Scout Jamboree reel, and a Scout orchestra. Proceeds support Scout activities with two showings at 6:30 and 8:45 PM. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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The
Empire
Metro Picture
England
France
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore
Empire Theater
Richmond
Winchester
Frederick County
B. M. Roszel
Pifer
Elz
Short hay crop offered with cheap seed varieties
Advertising note promotes sow Miller Sudan Grass or Sorghum for a short hay crop. Mentions cheap pinese seed and Molinge & Seal ad on the 7th page. Ready to wear merchandise and a sale at People’s Bargain Store with items up to 3.50 price cut to 1.59. Window display advertised.
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Molinge & Seal’s
Miners Return Home After False Mingo Kill Report
Charleston, June 16 The United Mine Workers district leader Carl Keeney announced that armed miners moved to Kanawha sites then were sent home after officials debunked rumors of seven killings in Mingo county. An investigation will follow to find who started the false report.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Vae
Kanawha
Mingo County
United Mine Workers of America
Carl S. Keeney
District 17
Kenney
Mingo
Keeney
CAPT. KURTZ RETURNS FROM VACATION
Capt. George W. Kurtz and Mr. Grover Clevenger returned from the Virginia Funeral Directors Association convention in Charlottesville after visiting friends in Richmond and Baltimore. The group was entertained by the trip and Kurtz received a handsome walking cane from the association as the oldest member.
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George W. Kurtz
Grover Clevenger
Winchester
Virginia Funeral Directors’ Association
Charlottesville
Richmond
Baltimore
Captain Kurtz
Miss Cline Improves After Appendicitis Hospital Stay
Miss Mabel Cline daughter of Mr and Mrs Claud Cline was reported resting comfortably today after an appendicitis surgery at Memorial Hospital earlier this week.
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Mabel Cline
Claud Cline
Memorial l
Dr Crawford Goes South on Missionary Visit
Pr Francis R Crawford a medical missionary of the Southern Presbyterian Church and Mrs Crawford have arrived from Kashing China to visit relatives in this country. He has begun a tour visiting Pensacola Florida and other southern areas and plans to return to Milandale Kernstown within a month.
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Francis R. Crawford
Southern Presbyterian Church
Crawford
Kashing
China
Pensacola
Fla
Chapman’s Auto Sales Bargains on Cars and Payments
Ford autos offered with flexible terms luring buyers. Sedan listed at 2800 with ample time to pay and a 900 price for a new Overland Coupelet. Advertisement notes car quality and promotions from Chapman’s Auto Sales.
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Chapman
Vaudeville at Superior Tonight in Winchester Show
Tonight and for Friday and Saturday a New York agency brings a vaudeville program to Superior with Agnes Kane a singing comedienne and Schwarz and Manning in a singing and dancing review. Additional acts are promised. Admission is 10, 15 cents plus tax for show and picture changes.
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New York
Agnes Kane
Schwarz
Manning
Winchester
City Meat Market Offers Wide Range of Goods
Special Friday and Saturday only sale lists flour beef corned beef prunes and salmon with prices per can and sack 12 lb flour and 16 by 20 porch features noted. The largest meat and grocery store in the valley advertises good meats and low prices at 207 218 North Market St with items including oil and porch details.
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Okie Depween
Good Meats
City Meat Market
North Market St
Cooper’s
Petitions Certified for Winchester Local Races
Democratic City Executive Committee certified petitions for three Winchester contests on August 2. Incumbents James P. Reardon Commonwealth Attorney, J. B. Beverley Clerk, and Adam Forney City Sergeant faced no opposition and were declared the party nominees. Contests exist for city treasurer and commissioner of revenue and for House of Delegates from Winchester and Ick County with listed candidates.
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Democratic City Executive Committee
Corporation Court
Winchester
House of Legates
Ick County
Esfoir
William T
W. Miller Fletcher
D. W. Allen
Revenue
J. Luther Maphis
Oscar H. Lewis
House of Delegates
Boya R. Richards
E. M. Funk
James P. Reardon
J. B. Beverley
Adam Forney
Ces
Green and Brother Close Early on Thursdays
The firm of Green and Brother on North Main street announced Thursday closures at 1 o'clock each Thursday afternoon. A L Green said the change aims to give workers extra rest and recreation during hot summer days. The move mirrors some urban stores that close on Saturdays in July and August, adapted for a rural Winchester trade.
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Green and Brother
Main
A. L. Green
Winchester
Electric Sign Permits Ready
The city council passed an ordinance allowing electric signs in front of businesses but permits must be obtained from the committee on public and local improvements and the city manager before any erection. Citizens are advised not to start work until permission is granted as announced by The Star.
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Common Council
Committee On
Star
Dance at Hotel Jack to Hold Subscription Event
Invitations have been sent for a subscription dance at the Hotel Jack on Wednesday evening June 22 next. Patrons include Mrs. George Barrie 3d Mrs. Philip Williams Mrs. Horace Brown Mrs. W A Baker Mrs W D Myers and Mrs Shirley Carter.
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Hotel Jack
George Barrie
Philip Williams
Horace Brown
W. A. Baker
W. D. Myers
Shirley Carter
Spray Your Garden With Proper Garden Sprays
Leaf dates and insects and fungus diseases can be controlled by spraying or dusting with proper materials. Special hand dusters and powder, knapsack and hand sprayers are available for flower and vegetable gardens. Prices on garden hose and nozzles. Winchester Orchard Supply Co. Phone 313 301 N Market St. iptf.
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Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
N. Market St
The Devil The greatest success of the W H 8 annual
Mrs. Price's Canning Compound advertised by Miller's Drug Store offering orders for the current year. The notice promotes the Seniors and invites purchase at two fifty with page classifications 14 1p 3t.
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W.H. 8
Mrs
Petition Opposes Jitney Parking on Piccadilly Street
Residents and businesspeople sign a petition to city council protesting jitneys parking on West Piccadilly near Main. They claim traffic blockages and horn noise. suggest relocating jitneys to City Hall plaza with outdoor telephone hookup for requests.
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West Piccadilly Street
Main Street
City Hall Plaza
Ford to Buy Nitrate Plants
Henry Ford, the automobile manufacturer, is considering purchasing three government nitrate plant facilities at Sheffield Alabama after an inspection tour with railway and government officials. Ford gave no statement on plans.
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Associated Press
Nashville,tenn
Henry Ford
Sheffield
Alabama
Foré
Gomez Funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral New York
Funeral for General Jose Gomes former president of Cuba was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York with solemn high mass attended by relatives friends and diplomats. A battalion of U S troops escorted the body to Pennsylvania Station for transfer to Havana aboard a Cuban cruiser for burial there from Key West Florida.
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Associated Press
New York
Jose Gomes
Cuba
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
United States
Pennsylvania Station
Key West
Florida
Havana
Renter Revolted Over Property Ownership
Six acres of land with a bungalow and good water near Winchester are offered by GEO. B. Chapman at Ford Agency. The owner explains paying rent prompted him to buy in installments and improve the plot for himself.
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Monarch of
Church
Winchester
Geo. B. Chapman
Ford Agency
Dempsey and Carpentier Weigh In Ahead of Bout in Atlantic City
After a four day layoff Jack Dempsey resumed training in Atlantic City aiming for a hard grind to fight night. He weighed 196 pounds today likely under 190 at ring time. Georges Carpentier weighed 175 pounds in Manhasset with a six round session and plans to gain more weight over the next ten days.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Carpentier
Manhasset
N. Y
Georges Carpentier
Booze car turned over in Martinsburg
The rum runners' car seized last week along the Arcen road by Traffic Officer Barbour was turned over to Sheriff Dean. The Virginia moonshine will be destroyed and the vehicle will be processed in Circuit Court and sold, with the owners cleared of involvement in the booze running.
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Martinsburg
W. VA
Arcen Road
Barbour
Dean
Virginia
Labor group seeks Senate probe of nationwide shipyard lockout
The American Federation of Labor asked the Senate to investigate a nation wide lockout of seamen and to order any intervention by the United States Steel to end the disruption.
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Senate
Dpnver
Col
American Federation of Labor
United States
Stee
Death claims infant Margaret Zepp in Martinsburg
Margaret Zepp two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Zepp of Martinsburg West Virginia died at 9 30 PM at the home of Mrs Lida Lowery on Baker street. The funeral will be held at 11 AM tomorrow with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Margaret Zepp
Frank
BK. Zepp
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lida Lowery
Baker Street
Mount Hebron
Four killed in Pittston area fire at Rush home
A blaze in Myersdale, Pennsylvania, killed four people including three Rush children and Anna Decker. Mrs. Rush survived by leaping from a second story window, hospital reports say her back is broken. Fire cause undetermined and under investigation.
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Associated Press
Myersdale
John Rush
Rush
Anna Decker
SPECIAL SALE ALUMINUM WARE AT PEOPLE'S BARGAIN STORE
Aluminum ware sale announced for Saturday June 18 at 2 pm featuring tea kettles preserving kettles roasters covered kettles percolators and more. Bargains priced to one dollar fifty nine each with twenty year guarantee, from Hansbrough Carter and People’s Bargain Store.
Violence at Sandy Road affair ends with gunfire
Reports from Harrisonburg Virginia describe a brawl at a Sandy Road gathering where shots were fired amid a crowd including women. Authorities contend one man from Greene County known as Howa le was shot after a confrontation as friends tried to curb his dangerous actions using rocks and sticks. Several others named as involved include Joseph Shiffiet Walter and Shi ffiet, with details still unclear as investigators review the scene.
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A. S
Sandy Cording
Harrisonburg
Roach
Howa le
Greene County
Shi
Fred
Arma Shiffiet
Hie Pal
Joseph Shiffiet
Walter
Market Shifts Open With Broad Declines Across Sectors
Early trading showed a retreat in many specialties as declines spread from steels and equipment to chemicals and others. Mexican and Petroleum trades led losses at the noon mark and call money stood at 5 percent.
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New York
Officers tie for lieutenant-colonel in Virginia Guard
At Camp Meade a vote to elect lieutenant colonel of the First Virginia National Guard regiment produced a near tie between Major Bow of Richmond Captain C of Lynchburg and Gia Barton of Winchester. After several ballots Colonel Bright broke the deadlock by proposing Major Bowles, as he was the regiment’s commanding officer, with Barton receiving strong backing from officers.
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Robechester
Couranttalion
Camp Meade
Gia Barton
Winchester
Bow
Richmond
Lynchburg
Bright
Ofmond
Bowles
Barton
Baseball Saturday at America Legion Martinsville West Virginia
Oil stove ad notes one gallon capacity and a sale on oil stoves at the America Legion post in Martinsville West Virginia. The fragment references a time and price style typical of a local sale notice.
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Taylor
R. M. Swimlew
Aluminum Ware Sale At People's Bargain Store
A sale of aluminum ware is scheduled Saturday June 18 at 2 p.m. The event features Quality Brand items priced up to 5.56 each. The sale is held at the People's Bargain Store in Black-Flag area, near the edge of Sy.
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Uni
Edge
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DR. Stuart
Galilee
People’s Bargain Store
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Ibah
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Little Girl
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Handley Library
Care Star
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Capon Springs Station
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Hansbrough & Carter
Howard Shiflett
Stocks
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