Rail Labor Board Delay Sparks National Railroad Strike
Federal agents monitor Chicago meeting to form a one big union as Camden New Jersey join the walkout. Strikers claim 5000 workers quit with embargoes hitting B&O and Pennsy freight. yards reopen in Baltimore and Philadelphia with partial crew returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Labor Board
Labor Board
Chicago
Washington
Department of Justice
W. W
Camden
N. J
New Jersey
West Jersey
East Shore
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Federal Railroad Labor Board
Civil War Conditions in Ireland Reported in Londonderry
London dispatch says civil war conditions prevail in Londonderry with authorities powerless. Rioting resumed with deaths rising to six. gunfire from mobs halted business and left several wounded as unions and nationalists clashed.
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Associated Press
London
Londonderry
Exchange Telegraph Company
Ireland
Steel and Oil Stocks Stir Market Lure Pause in Rail Strike
New York stocks opened mixed as rail strike activity in the Philadelphia Baltimore corridor prompted cautious trading. Shares in shipping textiles and sugars rose 1 to 2 points while steels and oils lagged. Lackawanna advanced 12 points to bring a 20 point gain since last Friday amid firm call money rates. The day closed heavy with around 60 600 shares traded. R M Swimley advertises furniture and stoves at 42.
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New York
Philadelph
Baltimore
Chicago
Lacka Wwnana
Makime
Peach crop prospects vary by region with overall decline
The Packer reports best peach prospects in South Atlantic Eastern and parts of North Central states and California, while South Central states west of the Mississippi face near total failure. Rocky Mountain states expect some peaches, Northwest remains low, New England few. Arkansas Oklahoma East Texas Missouri cited as main causes.
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New York
South Atlantic
North Central States
California
Packer
South Central
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountain States
Northwest
New England
Atlantic
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Virginia
Piedmont
Valey
West Virginia
Jefferson
Berkeley
Morgan
Hampshire
Mineral
Hardy
Grant Counties
Morgan Hampshire
Mayors Endorses Chamber Drive and Church Leader Moves
Winchester's Mayor J F Ward backs the Chamber of Commerce membership drive aiming for at least four hundred members to fund big community efforts. The Rev David Hy Seamon, longtime pastor of Jey Memorial Church in Nashville, accepts a Durham Presbyterian post and leads a large church with extensive missionary support and a sizable salary, while his family background ties to the Hampshire county area.
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Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Ward
Ward
Star
Commun
David Hy Seamon
P Mn Ugie
Jey
Maryland apples expected at 226000 barrels this fall
Maryland apple orchards are projected to yield 226000 barrels if conditions stay favorable. Frost and cool weather have reduced young fruit but the forecast shows about 78 percent of normal, 10 percent above the ten year average, with state and federal groups compiling monthly fruit reports. Boy Scouts continue collecting paper and seek donations at headquarters or from any scout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Christian Science Services Discontinued For Summer Break
The schedule notes that Christian Science services will be suspended during July and August and resume in September. The item also mentions Miss Marianna Shank of Baltimore, employed by Frantz-Premier Service Co., visiting her parents on North Main Street.
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Marianna Shank
Frantz-Premier_Service Company
Baltimore
North Main Street
Two Courts In Session Hear Ritter Demurrer
The Corporation Court and Circuit Court met with Hon. F. B. Whiting presiding. In the Circuit Court Eugene Ritter faced a felony indictment with demurrer claiming two offenses in one count. Attorneys Ward Larrick for Ritter and T R Cather for the state argued, with the matter taken under advisement. In the Corporation Court several small appeal suits from the magistrate's court were discussed but no action was taken.
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Corporation Court
Circuit Court
F. B. Whiting
Eugene Ritter
Ward and Larrick
Ritter
Commonwealth
T. R. Cather
Magistrate’s Court
Flag Burned in Fresh Race Rioting in Chicago
Chicago authorities probed rioting that left two whites dead and scores injured after a parade by Star Order Ethiopia members. The burning of an American flag sparked the unrest as police pursued alleged radical agitator R. C. Jonas and three African American suspects amid race and political tensions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federal
Edward J. Brennan
Department Justice Forces
R. C. Jonas
Star Order
Ethiopia
Abyssinia
Joseph Vernon
the Great
Grover C. Redding
Abyssini
Ding
Jonas
William Hale Thompson
Flour Company AdEchoes Quality Ceresota Branding
An old advertisement urges readers to anticipate flour needs while stock of Ceresota brand remains available. The ad highlights quality branding and mentions Keckley and Shryock in association with the message.
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Keckley
Shryock
CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES OFFERS USED FORDS
Classified ads list used fords of all models priced 250 to 500 dollars in good condition. Trade options include real estate. Also notes rental housing, seed company buys and fills orders, stove coal and general business notices. Local names include CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES and G O SNAPP with contact references.
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Overland
Franklin
Chapman
Investigation into Matewan clash sparks grand jury inquiry
In Williamson West Virginia on June 21 a special grand jury began examining the Matewan May 19 confrontation between Baldwin-Felts detectives and local citizens after ten people were fatally hurt. State constabulary presence and a Mother Jones speech rally preceded further actions and a Matewan address was announced.
Large City Real Estate Auction Promises Historic Sale
One of the largest property sales in the city will be held on Saturday July 24 as the Baker estate is liquidated by court decree. Assets include storefronts on North Main Street and Market near Piccadilly, the Cumberland Valley Telephone Company offices, the old Valley Hotel corner, and a 208 acre farm straddling Winchester and Frederick County. The auction aims to surpass one hundred thousand dollars. George W. Baker died years ago, leaving an entailed estate and a forthcoming settlement with heirs.
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George W. Baker
Bakner
Franck Baker and Son
North Main Street
J. M. Oyndoff
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Old Valley Hotel
Market
Pickadilly Streets
City of
Winchester
Frederick County
Son
Chaser
Kern Street
Highland Avenue
Smithfield Avenue
Highview Avenue
Mrs Thos Lillis Dies In Winchester Virginia
Mrs Susie Thorne Lillis wife of Thomas Lillis dies at age forty eight in Winchester Virginia. A Catholic requiem mass will be held at 10 o clock with Rev John McVerry officiating. Interment in Catholic church cemetery. Mrs Lillis survived by husband three daughters Mrs W W Jackson Mrs C A Carper and Mrs C G Lofton and five sons George Maurice John James and Andrew Lillis. Also survived by mother Mrs Thorne sister Mrs Maurice Wolfe and brother H B Mhorne.
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Susie Thorne Lillis
Catholic Church of Heart
John McVerry
Lillis
Mary Thorne
Job Thorne
Rockbridge County
Lexington
Maurice Wolfe
Washington, D. C
H. B. Mhorne
Buena Vista, Va
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The
Butte
Montana
Daily Bulletin
Industrial Workers of the World
Ers
Pennsy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
Baltimore ‘and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Curtis Bay
R. M. Swimley
Robert LaFollette
Wisconsin
Committee of Forty Eight
U. S
Warren
Harding
Ohio
U.S
Pomerone
U&u
D. H. Scanlon
Berryville
Increase
Durham Presbybership
Ingti
General Assembly
Durham
Itv
Canlon
Scanlon
Seanion
Michael and
Mary Seanion
Hampshire County
Charles Seanion
Pittsburgh
APPLE
Christian Science
Washngton
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Iptf
G. O. Snapp
Bell Phone
Piccadilly St
Kerrstown Boys’and Girls
Matilda Washington
John Mannes
Nicholas
Care Star
Intermgut
Virginia National Guard
Judge ‘S City Hall
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
Market ST
Frederick CO Fruit Growers
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans
Garry
Ames
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