Heat wave grips nation with record highs and deaths
The country endures scorched conditions with many cities posting record highs and dozens of deaths. Forecasters warn there may be little relief in some regions while others see cooling by week’s end. Central states report blistering heat and a few cool pockets appear in North Dakota and New Mexico frost zones.
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Chicago
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Superior
Wis
North Dakota
Baltimore
Washington
Columbus
Ohio
Toler
Hook Youth Not Regularly Employed by Gore Bank
Carson Hook of Gore was held up four miles west of Winchester while on bank business for the Western Frederick Bank of Gore. Russell Hook, cashier, said the youth was not regularly employed to carry large sums and that most currency transfers were done by registered mail or directors. The youth had only emergency duties and was unharmed, with no checks taken due to concealment of funds.
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Carson Hook
Gore
Winchester
Frederick Bank of Gore
Russell Hook
Moe
Hook
Valley Service Station Cotton Race Ad
Large clean cotton race promotes services at Valley Service Station with contact details 1p 31.-622 and tariff-like wording, suggesting an old advertisement item.
Piano bargain at Ricca and Son upright piano sale
Fine Ricca and Son upright piano in mahogany case offered for 160. Quick buyer urged. Auction set for Thursday June 28 at 10 30 a m. Also building lots on home sites at Henry addition to Chester Virginia with easy terms. R. O. P. 6 22 3t.
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Ricca and Son
Seal
TORE
Henry Addition
Iechester
Chanticleer Inn Promotes Luncheons and Teas
The Chanticleer Inn at Corner Washington and Water Streets offers breakfasts, luncheons, chicken and waffle suppers with special attention to luncheons and teas. Sunday evening supper from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Mrs Nancy Lee Coble, proprietor.
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Washington and Water Sts
Nancy Lee Coble
Chocolate covered cherries and chocolates 39 cents a pound
A short ad from Peoples Drug Co announces chocolate covered cherries and assorted chocolates for 39 cents per pound. The notice notes tonight and Saturday as sale days and includes the store name and address shorthand.
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Peoples Drug CO
Girl with perfect attendance graduates in Martinsburg
Mary Agnes Grimes of St. Joseph's School achieves 10 year perfect attendance with no tardies, earning a medal at the annual commencement in St. Joseph's Church, a record without precedent in the school’s 10 year history.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary Agnes Grimes
St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph's Church
Moore Jury Divided and Is Dismissed
In Frederick Circuit Court the Moore will trial ended its third day with a jury split 4 to 3 in favor of sustaining the Moore will. Judge Whiting and Rep. T. W. Harrison spoke as four lawyers argued the case for heirs and Mrs Moore. After three hours of arguments the jurors retired and later reported they were hopelessly divided and were discharged.
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Frederick County
Moore Will
Whiting
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Philip Williams
Harrison
Moore
A. C. Moore
R. Gray Williams
R. EB. Byrd
Gainesboro
Oore
Franklin Moore
Leota Moore
Etna eruption abates but danger remains for Sicily towns
In Catania on June 22 observers note a decreasing violent phase of Mt Etna's eruption. Lava flows and rockfalls continue to threaten nearby communities yet no human fatalities are reported and injuries are rare despite enormous property losses.
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Associated Press
Catania
Italy
Mt. Etna
Sicily
Store changes hands and new grocer invites patrons
Archie Orndafe Virgil Prince announce Sanitary Store No 2 at Cork and Main changes hands. They solicit public patronage with fresh groceries fruits and vegetables in season. The David F Brown property will be sold June 30 in Gainsboro District in front of Court House at Noon. See sale bills.
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Cork
Main Streets
Archie Orndafe
Virgil Prince
David F. Brown
Gainsboro
Court House
Benefit Dance for University of Virginia Nurses Chair
Benefit dance at Mrs. Michael Collis residence Harris Addition Friday night. Small fee and refreshments. Public invited under auspices Alumni Association of Winchester Memorial Hospital. 19 19 41. For sale small block of stock in Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria Virginia. Call or write for stockholders list and prospects. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Real Estate Triyingsten...
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Michael Collis
Harris
University of Virginia
Alumni Association of Winchester
Memrial Hospital
The
Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of
Alexandria
Virginia
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance
Tniygstinerits
Window Shade Clearance Sale At Plundeke Co
W C Plundeke Co offers window shades in all colors at 55 cents each during a clearance sale. The ad highlights a limited stock offer with vibrant selection and low prices to clear inventory.
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W. C. Plundeke CO
Albemarle Opposes State Bond Issue in Major Meeting
AAlbemarle County leaders led a mass meeting in Charlottesville opposing a state bond issue amid rising taxes and debt. The committee reported bonded indebtedness near 2.38 million in 1923 plus school debts, with tax rates escalating to 5 and possibly 6 per 100.
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W. R. Duke
A. J. Geyer
J. R. Wingfield, Jr
Albemarle County
Albmarle County
Virginia
Charlottesville
Albemarle
S. Teel
John B. Minor
Peneias
Scottsville
Harold Lloyd and Three Other Stars Empire Tonight
Tenor of Empire tonight features Harold Lloyd along with three other stars as the cinema presents Bella Donna as the marquee attraction. Patrons are urged to check the last page for the full today tomorrow and next week program and latest showings.
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Harold Lloyd
Empire Tonight
the Empire
Harding Party at Kansas City
President and Mrs. Harding with party arrive in Kansas City for a 12 hour visit en route to the Pacific coast and Alaska. The visit includes an address on the transportation problem this evening. The trip from St. Louis was smooth with no stops and a leisurely passage through Missouri wheat fields and the Missouri River.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Harding
Pacific Coast
Alaska
St. Louis
World Court
Missouri Wheat
Missouri River
Yard Parties and Picnic Supply Advertisement
Garber Mfg promotes ice cream and soft drinks for yard parties and picnics with a quick note to see them before buying. Chapman Auto Sales claims you can own a good Ford for 75 dollars and a job.
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Garber Mfg
Ford
Chapman Auto Sales
Public sale and summer class notices
Public sale conducted Saturday June 23 at 214 E Lane Ave 2 30 pm. Household and kitchen furniture cash terms. J B Fulk Fort Loudoun class opens for summer months June 20 Wednesdays and Saturdays only 75c Neeson Call Bell Phone 288 other days. Miss Gladys Cochran attend the lot sale Thursday June 28 10 30 am Henry addition to Winchester Va Easy terms R O P 6 38 3t-
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E. Lane Ave
J. B. Fulk
Fort Loudoun
Neeson
Bell
Gladys Cochran
Henry
Winchester
Rose Crismore Weds Ernest Lock In Winchester Ceremony
Miss Rose Via Crismore became the bride of Ernest Franklin Lock at the Crismore home in Winchester in a pink and white parlor ceremony. The Rev W Hervey Woods officiated with a reception and buffet luncheon followed. The couple plans to reside in Berryville after July 4 as Mr Lock, a Berryville native, served in World War I and was wounded.
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Winchester
Harry Chrismore
East Piccadilly Street
Miss Rose
Ia Chrismore
Ernest Franklin Lock
Berryville
Iple
Helen McGlathery
Mendelssohn
Lillian
Goldie Roe
Iva Crismore
Ethel
Retha Cooper
Maurice F. Wisecarver
Presbyterian Church
W. Hervey Woods
Presbyterian
Lock
Charles H. Lock
Anie
Berry
Durring
France
Warranted charges for dynamiting Opequon Creek fish
Warrants tested in county against Leon Chrismore Silas Lineburg and Arthur Mason on charges of violating fishing laws by dynamiting Opequon Creek. They were summoned to appear this afternoon before Justice Taven Iner as witnesses were subpoenaed. Game Warden Pingley filed the complaints.
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Leon Chrismore
Silas Lineburg
Arthur Mason
Opequon Creek
Taven Iner
Pingley
Opequon
Yale Sweeps Freshman and Junior Varsity Rowing Events
Yale wins both varsity events at New London. Freshmen eight defeats Harvard by four lengths with a 10.27 to 10.46 official time. Junior varsity eight defeats Harvard by 5 lengths, finishing 10.10 to 10.28. Also notices: cake sale in Solenberger’s window on Saturday June 23 starting 1 a.m. and store closing changes beginning June 25.
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Solenberger
Drought Strains City Water Supply Under Unprecedented Stricture
The city faces its worst water shortage in the current system due to a prolonged drought. At Rouss Spring water depth has dropped and pumps halt to allow the basin to refill. Pressure drops as partially filled supply pipes reduce flow to hydrants and taps. Officials condemn water-wasting on lawns and sidewalks and warn arrests may follow. new reservoir work is paused and rationing may begin if drought persists.
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Drouth
Rouss Spring
Winchester
New City
Four G. O. P. Chairmen to Meet in Cincinnati
Tennessee Republican committeeman William Taylor says four state chairmen from Tennessee Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia will meet in Cincinnati on June 28 to discuss the political situation in their states.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
WM. Taylor
Tennessee
Republican National Committee
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Cincinnatio
Freight Train Wreck Blocks Pennsylvania Tunnel
Rescue crews from Pittsburgh and Johnstown joined Sinnemahonine units at Spruce Creek to clear a tunnel wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Twenty freight cars carrying coal coke and iron ore derailed, disrupting rail service.
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Associated Press
Altoona
Pittsburgh
T United States Bureau of Mines
Emine
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
Sinnemahonine
Spruce Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Miss Susan Elgin of Loudoun Dies in Winchester
Miss Susan R Elgin a member of a long established eastern Virginia family died early today at Winchester Memorial Hospital from heart trouble She had lived for many years with cousins at Upperville Loudoun County and arrangements were made to move her body there for interment
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Susan R.,elgin
Virginia
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Elgin
Upperville
Lousdoun County
Broker Excluded From Consolidated Exchange
The Consolidated Stock Exchange expelled BP. G. Stamm of P. G. Stamm and Company after an audit found many of his transactions executed off the floor. Stamm offered to withdraw from membership, but the proposal was declined.
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Exchange
Associated Press
New York
Consolidated Stock Exchange Today
BP. G. Stamm
P. G. Stamm and Company
Stamm
Dog saves Milford boy from seven-foot black snake
In Milford Delaware Willis Walls four year old son of Edward Walls was saved by a shepherd dog from a seven foot black snake attack. The dog guarded the child as it barked at a bush and the parents killed the reptile.
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Dog
Boy
Big Black Snake
Milford
Del
Willis
Edward Walls
Injunction Bars Sharing Klan Secrets With New Group
Atlanta today reports Judge John O. Humphries signed a temporary injunction restraining William Joseph Simmons and others from divulging Ku Klux Klan secrets to the newly organized Klan Kamelia. The order followed a petition by H. W. Evans faction representatives, the imperial wizard.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
William Joseph Simmons
Th Knights
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
John O. Humphries
H. W. Evans
Two men held in Tulsa for bonds theft confession
Walter Chitwood and Don Sullivan are jailed in Muskogee after recovering 14000 in Argentine bonds tied to about 3 million dollars stolen in a daylight New York robbery. Authorities say Chitwood confessed to links with a gang trafficking stolen securities from New York and San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Oklo
Walter Chitwood
Don Sullivan
Fort Smith
Ark
Muskogee
New York
Chitwood
San Francisco
Government to Block Coal Imports During Strikes
Attorney General Daugherty warned the United States government will promptly and forcefully prevent coal shipments from abroad during strikes. He sent a letter to the Federal Coal Commission seeking facts about a foreign contract alleged by union officials to check imports in solidarity with UMWA actions.
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Theocinted Press
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Daugherty
Federal Coal Commission
Coal Commission
Market List Advances as Liquidity Lifts Stock Prices
New York June 22 The market rose under liquidated conditions and outstanding short interest. Long account operators pushed prices substantially in the morning with advances of 1 to 4 points across the list. Equipments sugars copper and railroad shares led gains while call money opened at 5 percent and total sales reached about 725000 shares.
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New York
Fugitive George Natchoff at Large After Prison Escape
Escanaba Mich June 22 An escaped Marquette prison lifer George Natchoff eluded a 200 man posse after a deputy was killed and another wounded. Natchoff armed with a revolver and ample ammunition remains at large as authorities continue pursuit.
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Associated Press
Escanaba
Mich
George Natchoff
Marquette
Baltic slips in with wet goods aboard
New York officials report the steamship Baltic arrived with liquor under seal for its next voyage, defying U S regulations. The ship, dry except for a small westbound cargo, faced seizure measures at the three mile limit as authorities prepared to act.
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Baltic
Associated Press
New York
Treasury Department
Hupe
Oificialn
Washington
Bri
New-York Customa
Personal news notes from local motorists and visitors
Dr and Mrs A Mc Ritter plus four daughters and several couples from Williamport and Raleigh motor through town visiting relatives. Miss Caroline Hunter and Mrs Campbell, daughters of the late Robert W Hunter, return home for summer on South Washington Street. Mrs H L Crabitt moved home after hospital stay. others mention trips to Baltimore Niagara Falls and the White Mountains with families from Strasburg Warrenton Dunland Cumberland and Harrisburg.
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A. W. Maupin
Raleigh
N. C
H. L. Crabitt
Strasburg
G. Frank Baker
Dunland
Betticer
Main Street
Fred. Maphis
Alexander Adame
Marian Adams
Cumberlald
Louise Artz
FE. B. Artz
Strasbur
H. Artz
Telephone Operators to Strike for Seven Hour Day
Boston June 22 wage scale committee of the district council telephone operators department of the international workers union issued notice of a strike by New England operators at seven o clock Tuesday to demand higher wages and a seven hour day.
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The
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
New England
District Counsel Telephone Ope Department
the International Othorhood of Electrical Workers
Dem
Natehoff Surrounded in Dense Swamp Firefight
A tense encounter unfolds as Natehoff is encircled by a posse near a swamp. Gunfire erupts from both sides in the dense thicket where he is concealed, with hours of standoff and no clear surrender.
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Natehoff
Nate
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Eee
ENTA
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MR. E. F.lock
Riley and Son
United Mailing
Ww. C. Plundere CO
Boyd Drug Store
Kodak Agents
Susan Elgin
Loudoun
A. Mc Ritter
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Edna Roch
Williamaport
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