Trial of Hugh Lee Taylor in manslaughter case opens
The trial of Hugh Lee Taylor a colored Pullman porter indicted for manslaughter in the death of Atwell H Guard a prominent county farmer begins tomorrow morning in Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Whiting to preside A 20 resident venire will supply twelve jurors State attorney T R Jr will prosecute and Harry R Kern and Walter R Staples will defend Taylor Taylor a Roanoke resident had worked on a Norfolk and Western run between Washington and Roanoke Judge Staples long associated with Taylor helped secure bail and defense arrangements Victim Guard was killed last autumn near Kernstown while driving cattle in the valley consequently the case continues on page 4
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Hugh Lee Taylor
Atwell H. Guard
Whiting
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Ounty
Wealth
T. R. Jr
Taylor
Harry R. Kern
Walter R._ Staples
Corporation Court of
Roanoke
Guard
Friendship Fire Company Meeting and Lecture on China
The Friendship Fire Company will hold a regular session Thursday March 2 at 7 p.m. Captain Fred. W. Forney notes Superintendent F. B. Clerk of Handley Schools will give a free lecture on China after the meeting. Members are urged to attend with families and friends.
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Friendship Fire Company
F. B. Clerk
Handley Schools
China
Fred. W. Forney
Stabbing by Williams Affects Stephens City Woman
Ida May Jackson of Stephens City reports being stabbed by Newton Williams a disreputable man who cut her clothing and wounded her abdomen with a knife after demanding more money She fled toward Winchester but Williams escaped and is sought by police Williams previously served a penitentiary term for assault in Stephens City
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Ida
May Jackson
Stephens City
Newton Willigims
SP Eredman
Jackson
Williams
Atle
Sal
Sheavers
Stephens
Winchester
Kern Row
Chief Doran
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Planned at Superintendent's Home
The Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital will meet at the superintendent's home at 4 PM on Monday March 6. All members are urged to attend and annual dues should be paid by this time.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Japan stops naval work at four dockyards
Navy department orders halt construction of capital ships in four dockyards after the Washington agreement. About 26,000 workers are unemployed as eight ships, some nearing completion, are affected according to the Asahi.
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Associated Press
KYO
Navy
Washington
Asahi
Southwest Blizzard Strikes Kansas City Area
The southwest endures a continuing snowstorm described as a blizzard by weather observers. High winds and low temperatures worsen the storm now affecting Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, northern Arkansas, and Texas with broad reach to other states.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
U S Sells a War Village at Auction
Union Garden, a war village of 506 houses built by the United States Shipping Board in Wilmington, sold at auction for 1,578,507 after a rejected 8,000,000 flat bid. War-time occupants remaining in tenancy were affected by the sale.
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Senn Press
Wilmington
Union Garden
United States Shipping Board
School Pupils Save Four Million In Banks
New York March 1 American school children deposited over 4 million dollars in banks in the last 70 years it was announced today by the American Bankers Association. The preceding year deposits stood at 2.8 million dollars with depositors rising from 402000 to 802000 as enrollments grew from about 1.015 million to 1.829 million.
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New York
American “Bankers’ ‘Association
New York Pressmen Back at Work After Arbitration
The dispute between New York City publishers and the web pressmen over Judge Manton's arbitration award ended. Don C Seitz of the New York World announced the return to full-size editions by 11 am for afternoon papers, with morning papers already printing abbreviated forms. A union committee meeting is set for Friday to discuss modifications to the award.
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Associated Press
New York
New York City
Web Pressmen’s Union
Manton
Don
C.seitz
The
New York World
Seitz
Ice Cream Box Social at Bryarly School
A box social fundraiser at Bryarly School draws neighbors for an evening event on a Thursday. Tickets include dessert and socializing as part of the school’s activities.
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Bryarly School
Auction Sale At 7018 Braddock Street
An auction is scheduled for Thursday March 2 at 10 p.m. at 7018 Braddock Street featuring household furniture and stoves.
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Braddock St
Everything for Better Fruit Orchard Equipment Ad
Lime sulphur solution casein spreader and spray gear advertised by Cox Orchard Supply. Kayso Casein Spreader claims to boost spraying effectiveness. Includes guns rods nozzles and spray fittings. Located at 301 N. Market St telephone 313.
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Bean
Hayes
Kayso
WIN
Orchard Supply
Cox
N. Market St
Navy academy graduates urged to receive commissions
Rear Admiral Wilson, superintendent, told the naval committee that all 541 members of the June graduating class should receive commissions as officers. He urged Congress to act quickly to curb uncertainty among the mids and boost morale amid agitation over the question of graduating all. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Naval Academy
Naval Committee
Bat
Congress
Academy
Senate Debate Fails To Amend Yap Treaty
In Washington on March 1 the Senate pressed to attach amendments and reservations to the Yap treaty. Administration leaders stood firm against changes and refused lengthy debate. A final ratification vote was scheduled by unanimous consent no later than 2 PM tomorrow, with some predicting a decision could come today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Mrs Good Dies After Paralysis in Enon Virginia
Mrs Good died Monday night at her home in Enon Virginia after a paralysis two months earlier in Washington D C During her life she was known as Miss Wigginton She was 16 years old at death and left a sister Mrs Mary Eliza Osbourn of Millwood Virginia Funeral services were held at 11 o clock this morning at her home with burial in the local graveyard She was formerly married to Jacob Good who died 17 years ago and she was sister of Isaac Wigginton long associated with the Four Mile House tavern on the Northwestern grade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eliza Osbourn
Millwood
Isaac Wigginton
Four Mile House
Plac
Bargains on Children’s Carriages and Strollers
Big bargains advertised for children’s carriages and strollers with the seller Ip RM Swimley offering discounted items. The brief note highlights various models and price cuts likely aimed at shoppers seeking affordable baby equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RM Swimley
For Sale Northern Virginia Power Bonds and Notices
For sale Northern Virginia Power Company bonds paying 7 44% interest in 100 500 and 1000 denominations. Interest payable October 1st and April 1st. Rates declining. Owners urged to act quickly to reduce rate. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Real Estate Investments Feb 24-25 Lost ten dollar note on Washington Street between Cork and Old Parker Place. Reward at Star office.
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Cork
Old Parker Place
Star Office
Chicken Supper Benefit For Hospital At Rouss Hall
Hospital Auxiliary advertises a chicken supper Thursday March 2 at Rouss Hall from 6 to 11 p m with a 75 cent charge. Also note a lost tire listing for Keen Kutter 34x4 on a rim belonging to John Ebert Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hall
Benefit Hospital
John’ EB. Ebert, Jr
Irish Hands Take Over Barracks As Provisional Government Guard
Commandant General McKeown leads 600 Republican Army men who take over a lone military barracks from British forces. Ten thousand witnesses cheer as the provisional government posts the new guard and hoists the tri color over the castle.
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Belfast
McKeown
Republican Army
Bandits Seize Big Payroll in Milwaukee Robbery
Five men robbed William Ormsby at the Far Clive Company plant in Milwaukee stealing $19,000 as he exited a taxicab. They fled in a car but were chased through downtown streets and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apoociated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
William Ormsby
Parnes
Fara Clive Company
Ormaby
Plan to Eliminate Cash Feature Raises House Controversy
A proposal aims to remove the cash feature, reducing need for immediate bonus financing and ending a source of disagreement in the House over the bill. This plan would eliminate one of six items and clarify funding years.
Four Men Executed at Tennessee Prison
Nashville prison executed four men Charles Petree Tom Christmas Otto Stevens and John McClure for the murder of George Lewis of Knoxville on May 30 1921 within 25 minutes. Petree fell ill an hour before the sentence was carried out while the others faced death calmly with prayers on their lips.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Charles Petree
Tom Christmas
Otto Stevens
John McClure
State Prison
George Lewis
Knoxville
Petree
Young Couple Wedded Quietly in City Parish
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Sydney B Carpenter of South Market Street to Thomas Garrick, barber of Williamsport Maryland. The ceremony occurred at 8 30 PM Monday at Centenary Reformed Church parsonage, Rev Clarence Woods officiant, witnessed by the bride's mother.
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Sydney B. Carpenter
Bessie Carpenter
South Market Street
Thomas Garrick
Williamsport
Centenary Reformed Church
Clarence Woods
Mr. Garrick
Mikes Shiner’s
Sarah Zane Fire Company March Meeting Preview
The Sarah Zane Fire Company schedules its monthly meeting for Friday, March 3 at 8 p.m. The new truck will be unpacked and on display, with plans for a reception and entertainment to be discussed. All members are urged to attend. Ip H Russell Potts, Secretary.
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Ip H. Russell Potts
Sec'y
Get Your Seats for Fritz Leiber Event
In-town reservations will not be held after Thursday noon. Out-of-town reservations hold until 6 p m Friday. Call the Empire from 9 a m to 5 p m for details.
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Fritz Leiber
Tré Empire
Tole
Fowl Fanier Gets Four Months in Jail
W Thornton aged about 24 and a native of Rappahannock county Va was found guilty in the Magistrate s Court before Justice Tavenner of stealing chickens from Charles Cooper and sentenced to four months in jail He appealed to the Circuit Court and was released on bond of 260 The case centered on 22 chickens stolen from the Cooper henery February 21 with Allemony as his alleged partner Allemony testified they split proceeds with Thornton Thornton s father and brother testified he was at home the night of the offense The sister of Allemony also testified in Thornton s behalf claiming he was with her until 10 pm that night
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W. Thornton
Rappahannock County
Tavenner
Charles Cooper
Thornton
H. 8. Larrick
Cir- Ste Cos
Clyde Allemony
Allemong
Cooper Heanery
Plymouth Rocks
Emory J. Snapp
S. Haldeman
Fordson Tractor Dominates Farms In New Listing
The chart shows five Fordson tractors on American farms for every one of other makes, and the model is under four years old. Priced at $395 F.O.B. factory. Chapman’s Auto Sales advertises Ford and Fordson dealers.
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Fordson
Chapman's
Iott
Ford
Lenten Services Begin Tonight at Christ Church
Ash Wednesday services will be held at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church tonight at 7:39. The Rev. Robert B. Nelson urges every member to attend along with any others.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
New Sarah Zane Fire Company Truck Arrives in Town
The handsome new Sarah Zane Fire Company truck arrives packed in a steel car at B O yards. Citizens and firemen tour the apparatus, praising its design and improvements over the Seagrave model. A demonstration is planned next week with the American Underwriters Association test.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Seagrave Company
Sarah Zaners
Ameri ‘Ican
Seagrave
Reuss Company
Rental Listing Fragments From Hicks Motor Co Advertisement
Fragmented classified item shows rental and auto parts language with names Hicks Motor Co and R M Swimleys. Brief text suggests available Matt and Rose line, indicating a car gear or battery related advertisement. No clear event date or full details.
Robbery at Gravestd Home Noted in Ardsley
A theft occurred at the Ardsley on Hudson country home of Henry Gravestd, grandson of Atlas Portland Cement founder. Jewelry worth about 50000 dollars vanished while guests dined as intruders used gloves. A servant found the break in with a ladder left by the porch roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardsley-On-Hudson
Pire
Henry Gravestd
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Havelars
Navy Fuel Fund Slashed By House Appropriations
Washington March 1 The House appropriations committee cut the navy fuel appropriation from 12 million to 6 286 685. The Navy Department halted all steaming of warships and ordered ships to remain in place until further funds are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Navy Department
Rail shares stay dull as market opens in New York
In New York on March 1, call loan rates opened around 4 percent while equipment, independent steels and motors groups advanced modestly. Except for Canadian Pacific, rails showed little movement with only minor gains of about 101 points for Texas and Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steels and Motors
Aes
Texas
Pacifie
Canadian Pacific
Dozen Brokers Indicted by Court Grand Jury
New York March 1 Twelve pen stock brokers were indicted by a court grand jury amid investigations of bucket shopping following failures of several brokerage firms. The episode comes as Wall Street faces ongoing financial distress and Walter J Schmidt and Company suspends trading to safeguard customers and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Banton
Wall Street
Walter J. Schmidt
Schmidt
Three Winch ester School Board Members Vacated Posts
Three members quit the Winchester School Board after moving from their wards. H D Fuller moves from 4th to 3rd ward and Dr H H McGuire takes the seat with a term ending March 31 1922. John I Sloat moves to the 2nd ward and Rev Clarence Woods replaces him, term ending March 31 1922. T Jolliffe moves from 1st ward, J Fred Goss named to fill, term ending March 31 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester School Board
Corporation Court
H. D. Fuller
Old 4Th Ward
3Rd Ward
H. H. McGuire
John I. Sloat
Old First Ward
Old Second Ward
Clarence Woods
T. & Jolliffe
J. Fred Goss
Pianos Tuned by J Ps Lamb at Baker's Drug Store
Piano tuning service advertised with guaranteed satisfaction. Contact J. Ps. Lamb at Baker's Drug Store for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttes
J. Ps. Lamb
Baker's Drug Store
Virginia highway commission bill debated in legislature
Richmond report details debate over creating a five member highway commission with a chairperson paid at least 5000 dollars annually. Commissioners would be appointed for varying terms with expenses capped. amendments include salary floors and year by year allotments. Continued on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Marel
Highway Commission
Department
Ev Commission
Hall of
Ada Ipere
Unclear OCR Item on County Tenants and Leases
Fragmentary text describes general county matters about leases and contracts expiring. Mentions tenants moving with households as snow falls. No clear dates or named entities present.
Snow ushers in early spring with lingering cold
The first day of Lent and moving day amid cloudy skies brings more snow, delaying spring warmth as ground remains frozen. Forecasters warn of potential late frost threatening fruit blossoms and the season’s early growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Empire Third Page Announcements Highlight Anna Q Ntsls Son
Read the empire third page notes announcing Anna Q Ntsls Son in a large picture feature and a comedy titled The Eagles Most Reasonable in Town. The page mentions lead sales for sale warnings and a Winchester cold reference with a 27-1 style listing.
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the Empire
Anna Q. Ntls Son
Winchester
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Ae Baker
Japan
U.S
N. Y
Admiral Wilson
House Committee
Hospital’ Auxiliary
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Charley Thornton
Sarah
Zane
Pare Trek
Marconational
Hicks Motor CO
R. M. Swimleys
Stuart
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