Council Votes On Gate Safety And Street Lighting
The March Common Council meeting presided by President Hunter B Grim discussed safety gates at railroads, lighting company rate protests before the State Corporation Commission, and street pavement requests on Highland Avenue. Reports showed February treasurer receipts of 6866.92, with 1800.2 on hand, and health and licensing figures, plus sidewalk disputes and a city sidewalk funding note.
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Counsi
State Corporation Commission
Hable
Lighting Company
Hunter B. Grim
Mr. Ritter
Board of Health
Richmond
Old Town
Sheen
Philip Williams
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Highland Avenue
Highland
Kern Street
Woods Ward
George B. Forney
North Kent Street
Cits
Pendine
Baetier
Fer
Enon
Sida
Mary Pickford Granted Divorce From Owen Moore
Mary Pickford obtained a divorce from Owen Moore in Minden Nevada on grounds of desertion. She testified at the court with her mother present and wept during the proceedings while Moore was not in court.
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Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Nevada
Reno, Nev
Minden
Carson City
Nev
Wallis Tractor Ad Warns Against Cheap Machinery
An advertisement from Winchester Orchard Supply Co warns that cheap tractors fail sooner and cost more in the long run. It argues a Wallis tractor, though pricier, offers reliable, durable performance and long term savings. The piece directs readers to page seven and lists contact at 301 N Market St. Bell 235.
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Winchester Orchard Supply Company
Market St. Bell
Bank regulators set to close books for week end
The comptrollers of the currency plan bank closings by close of business Saturday. The memo notes actions to wrap up statements as of the end of the week with AP reporting from Washington.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
President Wilson backs West Virginia suffrage push
Charleston W Va March 3. President Wilson backs suffrage advocates in West Virginia as they seek final ratification. He telegrams Senators Frasier and Burr urging support while the vote remains 14 to 14 with a possible reconsideration.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Wilson
State Senate
Frasier
Burry
Fraser
Burr
Bloch
Harmer
California
Mes
Hospital Casey Clinton Athey Undergoes Operation
Mrs Clinton Athey underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital for a complication of troubles and was resting comfortably this afternoon. Miss Emma Howard Wight and Miss Bertha von Hilten of Middletown are registered at the Emerson Hotel in Baltimore.
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Clinton Athey
Memorial Hospital
Emma Howard Wight
Bertha von Hiltern
Middletown
Emerson
Baltimore
Morning prayers urged. optimism sits in dawn talk
Dr. Stanley J. Krebs, president of the Institute of Mercantile Arts in New York, spoke in Richmond at the YMCA about praying in the morning. He urged cheerfulness, saying morning worry harms work and that help comes with a bright, optimistic creed.
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Stanley J. Krebs
Institute of Mercantile Arts
New York
Richmond
M. C
Pr. Krebs
Krebs
Early Carnival Season Opens With Eclipse 43x at Handley School
Friendship Fire Company announces a contract with Eclipse 43x Shows to perform during March 29 to April 3 at Handley School. The exposistion is promoted as superior with many novelties. Equipment is described as new and up to date and proceeds will help pay off the debt of the company.
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Winchester
Friendship Fire Company
Eclipse
Handley School
Easter card photograph reminds of you from Jolliffe Studio
Fragment from an Easter card reads as a photo remembrance with the note dated 3 11 21 and credits Jolliffe Studio as the source.
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Jolliffe Studio
Predicts higher coal prices and wage talks in New York
Frederick W Saward of the Coal Trade Journal forecast higher coal prices, with anthracite at 12 dollars a ton and a 25 percent rise in railroad rates before a March 9 wage discussion between operators and miners. He spoke at a New York regional meeting of the New York State Coal Merchants Association.
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Frederick W Saward
Coal Trade Journal
New York State Coal Merchants’ Association
New York
Industrial Census Under Way Across Nation
Washington Mareb J reports field work for the governments censuses of manufactures mines quar oil and gas wells forestry and forest products has begun with special agents canvassing residents. Director Rogers says over six months are needed to finish collecting data and two more months to tabulate and publish general statistics.
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Washington
Mareb J
Maren
Rogers
Ice
New six room frame house listed with details
An advertised six room frame house with a kitchen and unspecified rooms is offered for sale or rent. The listing references CERE and RITTER at 327 National Ave for particulars, and notes a Wilson nomination of Benson, a retired individual, by the President.
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Watts
Weil
National Ave
Clevenger Dies at 81 in Frederick County
Charles B. Clevenger longtime county leader dies at home near Gpequorm Creek after a brief illness. He helped turn Frederick County dry and served in temperance groups and local boards. He leaves three children and his wife, with funeral at Hopewell Meeting House.
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Charles B. Clevenger
Gpequorm Creek
Mr. Clevenger
Uge
David Clevenger
Terke County
Frederick County
Society of Rends
Hopewell
Clevenger
Ani-Saieen League
Frederick
Aib
Chew
Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Prederick County
Messrs
C. C- Clevenger
D. Clevenger
Bertha Clevenger
Cleventers
President Wilson Takes Motor Ride Through Washington
President Wilson left the White House for a motor outing accompanied by Mrs. Wilson Dr. Grayson and secret service men. The ride lasted about an hour and occurred amid balmy weather with photographers waiting for days. Grayson said the president’s blood pressure was normal and future trips will be weather dependent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Grayson
Secret Service
Potomac
Germans in Fight Over Ex-Emperor
A chaotic debate in Germany centers on stripping the former emperor of his property and fortune. Socialists push for action while others resist, with factions aligned to the National Assembly and various independent groups shaping the conflict.
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Rehran
Waa
Tyjiet
National Assemble
Urgent Deficiency Bill Passed by Senate in Conference
After a stormy session the Senate approved the conference report by 27 to 23. The bill authorizes 3.609 million dollars for repairs to naval vessels and includes other items. Congress schedules a public display following the vote and a briefing by Mrs. Chaned Suninzer and N. Brad at a March 4 session.
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Senate Today
Fevpetl
Oils and Motors Lead Morning Stock Gains
Oils rose in morning trading with gains for Mexican group and motors showing improvement. Atlantic and United Fruit advanced 1 to 1 1/2 to 4 3/4 points, while steels stayed barely steady and rails remained dull. Call loans opened at 10 percent as call money stayed scarce and foreign exchange firm with Liberty bonds easing.
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Associated Press
New York
Marah
PAO Atecnath Atlantic Ankt
United Fruit
More Newberry Defendants Discharged in Grand Rapids
Fifteen more defendants were discharged by Judge Sessions in Grand Rapids Michigan on March 3. The fifth count of the indictment was dismissed. Judge Sessions told James C Murfin that a motion for a directed verdict as to all defendants would be denied.
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Grand Rapids
Michi
Hotel Burglars Get Long Terms in New York
Ramon Rodriguez and Adriano Herrera were sentenced to 52 years and a term, after beating and robbing Dallas couple Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Broderick at the Hotel Knickerbocker last December. They faced possible death penalty. Broderick was struck with a hammer and Mrs. Broderick injured. $20,000 in jewelry and cash taken. suspects captured while attempting to descend the hotel front.
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Associated Press
New York
Ramon Rodriguez
Adriano Herra
A. J. Broderick
Dallas
Tex
Knickerbocker
Stain
Judec McEntyre
Bey
Broderick
Burtlars
Supreme Court to Hear Liquor Appeals in March
Court will hear arguments on appeals from Kentucky Massachusetts and Rhode Island involving the validity of a liquor affiliation amendment and portions of the enforcement act under an agreement announced today by counsel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Kentucky
Massachuset
Rhode
Attempted assassination of Hungarian premier Stephan Friedrich
An attempted assassination targeted Stephan Friedrich, former premier and minister of war, in the Hungarian cabinet building. He was not injured. the assailant fled in a car after the act failed.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Stephan Friedrich
Indrieh
Pie Anenasias
Eggs Take A Drop In Chicago Market
Chicago March 3 eggs on the Chicago produce market declined this morning with miscellaneous eggs especially dropping to 41 to 46 1 4 cents from yesterday’s 47 to 49 cents. Receipts from the farm contributed to the fall in prices.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Egzs
Harding Speaks in Lone Star State
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio campaigned in Texas, the first Republican presidential candidate to do so in state history. He spoke at the Dallas Chamber of Commerce in the evening.
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Harding
Lone Star State
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Legislature Won't Change Sunday Laws in Virginia
In Richmond on March 3 the House of Delegates defeated the Wilcox bill 47 to 23. The measure aimed to let city councils exempt cigar stands soda fountains ice cream parlors and shoe shops from Sunday closing law enforcement. Debates featured Norfolk delegates and concerns over prohibition enforcement and medical use of liquor.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
John W. Cherry
Norfotts
Westion
Norfolk
Senate
Dorning
Mapp
Benetor Olver
Cannon
Cooke
Tapp
King To Promote Prince of Wales
London dispatch says after returning from America the Prince of Wales takes an active public role. The king and a royal official plan to move him up on the official list of state ceremonies and banquets, lifting him from fourth place to a higher position. The Queen Alexandra and the King remain ahead in rank.
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Associated Press
London
America
Prince of Wales
Alexandra
Prince of
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