Carter Glass seen with edge in convention race
San Francisco June 28 The Glass camp claims enough votes to elect him chairman of the Democratic National Convention resolutions committee. Senator Harrison of Mississippi says several votes are spare, while Walsh supporters deny Glass lead. McAdoo supporters renew push as convention moves to next session.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Walsh
Montana
Glass
Alifornia Vigla
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Big drive on for McAdoo in presidential race
In San Francisco on June 28 a large campaign to nominate W G McAdoo for president gathers pace. Senator Glass pushes McAdoo while pressing Virginia to back his own bid. Cox is fading, leaving Palmer and McAdoo as main contenders or a potential dark horse. McCann and Byrd align with Virginia's delegation.
Railroad Strike Shows Early Gains As Workers Return
June 28 report from the Pennsylvania Railroad notes general improvement in the rail strike. Shopmen who struck earlier returned, boosting force to 91 percent of maximum. Leaders aim to pull in 58,000 passenger trainmen and telegraphers next, signaling broader action. Baltimore area remained unchanged with service and food products moving.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Western Maryland Railroad
Hagerstown
Examinations for Nurses of State Board in Richmond
The Virginia State Board of Nurses examinations are to be held this week in Richmond. A large number of nurses who completed the course will appear before the board to take the prescribed exam. Miss Angelica P. Didier of Winchester Memorial Hospital is a board member in attendance. Miss Hilda O Leary of Memorial Hospital senior class leaves to graduate this summer. The meeting of the Vir- appears to be underway.
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Ginia State Board of Nurses
Richmond
Angelica P. Didier
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Hilda O’leary
Memorial Hospital
Miss O'Leary
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County Couple Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued by the county clerk to James Frank Snarr of Lebanon Church Shenandoah county Virginia and Miss Florence Bertie Bucher of Mountain Falls this county. The groom is the son of Arthur B. Snarr and the bride the daughter of James Bucher.
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James Frank Snarr
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
Florence Bertie Bucher
Mountain Falls
Arthur B. Snarr
James Bucher
Scout Parents Meet Before London Send-Off
A Scout meeting is scheduled at the scout building tomorrow at eight to discuss summer camp and hold an open forum. The event also serves as a send-off for Maurice Pifer Harold Sheetz and Major B M Roszel who depart for London next week with training in New York beforehand.
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Maurice Pifer
Harold Sheetz
B. M. Roszel
London
New York
Roszel
Guinnillot
Culver Military Academy
R T. Barton
Assembly Hall
Visiting Postmaster General Joins Local Family Visit
Mr. John C. Koons, first assistant postmaster-general, stayed with his father in law George W. Haddox on East Cork Street over the weekend and returned to Washington this morning. Scout meeting for parents is set for Tuesday evening. The Golden Rule Bible Class had 128 men in attendance with addresses by Lewis Buddy and Robert T. Barton.
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John C. Koons
George W. Haddox
East Cork Street
Washington
Lewis Buddy
American City Bureau
Robert T. Barton
Paralyzed stroke ends life of Mr. William H. Hoover
William H. Hoover 79 a Shenandoah county native and former farmer died at his South Kent street home after a weeklong illness from paralysis He served in the Civil War with Company K Twelfth Virginia Cavalry and later farmed in Shenandoah county Surviving wife Kate two sons William H Hoover Jr and Hugh and two daughters Rebecca Painter and C H Anderegn Funeral at 3 pm Tuesday at his residence with Rev Clarente Woods officiating burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery
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William H. Hoover
Shenandoah County
South Kent Street
Centenary Reformed Church
Mr. Hoover
Shenan County
Twelfth Virginia Cavalry
Stonewall
Kernstown
Are Seas
Hoover
Kate Hoover
William H. Hoover, Jr
Washington
Hugh Hoover
Rebecca Painter
C. H. Anderegn
Clarente Woods
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Ford Owners Club endorses IT-BE Convinc in New York City
The Ford Owners' Club of New York City endorses and recommends the IT-BE Convinc. Endorsement appears on a one-page notice with minimal context and agency references.
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Ford Owners’ Club OF
New York City
Two Thousand Prisoners of War Drowned in Baltic Sinking
The Associated Press reports that about 2000 British Austrian German and Finnish prisoners were drowned when a Bolshevik steamer was sunk in the Nava river. A Stockholm Reuters dispatch confirms a ship went down on June 6 with 2000 repatriated prisoners aboard but does not mention deaths.
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Associated Press
Ndon
Nava
Helsingfors
Central News
Reuter
Stockholm
Save Me Trouble and Expense Use Gastine
Ip11 notes a call to save on trouble and expense by using Gastine. The brief centers on cost efficiency and practical advice for a consumer decision. It emphasizes avoiding extra steps and wasteful efforts.
Bomb blasts rock Haven in Havana police district
Downtown Havana rocked at midnight by two bombs planted in the second precinct police station. One man injured by flying debris. moments later a heavier bomb exploded before a pawnshop. Police found another unexploded device in the station wall.
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Associated Press
Havana
Second Precinct
Patlies
Two Killed in Explosion at Pottstown Mills
In Pottstown Pennsylvania William G Walsh 28 and J A Maney 32 were killed when a dryer exploded at Caldwell Tire and Rubber Co Frank Walsh the president’s brother lost an arm and may die. A reliable girl is wanted for general housework in a small family reply to The Star.
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Pottstown
William G. Walsh
Calzwell Tire and Rubber Company
J. A. Maney
al Frank Walsh
Tytt
Chamber of Commerce Highlights Three Year Record
The chamber outlines three years of work including improved train service, aiding apple growers in a cedar rust campaign, an active employment agency, road improvements, war loan campaigns, a carload sugar arrival, opposition to telephone rate hikes, support for county offices and nurses, a county rest room, historical markers funding, and an annual high school cadet drill contest. Directors plan broader activities in Winchester and Frederick County pending drive completion.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Apple Srdwers
Red Cross
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Frederick County
Prize incentives at People’s Drug Co for merchants
A promotion offers a box of candy to the lady and a box of cigars to the gentleman who secures the most members for the Chamber of Commerce. The offer is from The People’s Drug Co., Inc.
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The
People's Drug Co., Inc
Oscar Dabney Takes A Bride In County Clerk Office
Oscar Dabney an electrician and native of Augusta county Va marries Margaret L Kline of Concord N and daughter of James M Kline in a county clerk ceremony. Dabney son of the late Adrian Dabney and grandson of Oscar Berr, with mother Mrs Henry McVicar of the county.
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Oscar W. Dabney
Margaret L. Kline
Augusta County
Concord
James M. Kline
Dabney
Adrian EF. Dabney
Stainton
Oscar Berr
Winchester
Henry McVicar
The
County
SHENANDOAH VALLEY NAT BANK DECLARES 6 PERCENT DIVIDEND
The board of directors declares a semi annual dividend of 6 percent. Checks will be mailed July first to holders of the pew Block in proportion to their holdings as of March 1 1920. By Wm G Hardy cashier. Also note gas additive claims speed and mileage gains.
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Pew
Shenandoah Val
Nat's Bank
Wm. G. Hardy
Ritter Goes To Trial On October Fifth For 1919 Offenses
In Frederick Circuit Court Judge Whiting overruled a demurrer to Eugene Ritter’s indictment but allowed amendments under the 1918 act to limit charges to 1919. The maximum penalty is death. A bill of particulars was denied and a trial date set for October 2 term. Ritter appeared with bond renewed at $5,000.
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Frederick County
Whiting
Eugene Ritter
General Assembly
Ritter
Ward
Larrick
Power claim tied to Gastine use prompts caution
A cryptic note warns against using Gastine to gain more power, mentioning a tactic to eliminate carrot and seeking further clarification on the rule.
For Sale or Rent Livery Barn in Winchester
Central livery barn listing offered to buy or rent in Winchester. Describes potential conversion to a garage or storage area and notes demand for such space. Signed by J Foster-Gray.
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Winchester
Foster-Gray
Over There With the Doughboy illustrated lecture
A Salvation Army event at City Hall Auditorium presents 85 colored views on its work in France. The free admission lecture titled Over There With the Doughboy invites everyone to attend.
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City Hall Auditorium
O’glock
Salvation Army
France
CUMMINGS DEFENDS LEAGUE AND WAR POLICY IN SPEECH
In San Francisco on June 29 Homer Cummings made a keynote address defending the League covenant and the Democratic wartime record. He called the treaty defeat a betrayal and criticized the Republican platform as reactionary while praising Democratic legislation from 1913 to World War I.
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San Francisco
League of Nations
Homer Cumming
Senate
Arhfenia
Mexico
Democratic Party
Republican Party
America
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