New Jersey Sues Over Prohibition Amendment
The New Jersey attorney general files a Supreme Court suit seeking to declare the prohibition amendment unconstitutional and to halt enforcement of the Volstead Act. The filing argues the amendment was improperly passed, violates sovereign rights, and that the Volstead Act harms state revenues and internal government.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Jersey
Thomas McCran
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Defense Begins In Newberry Case Trial
Judge Sessions overrules motions to dismiss in the Newberry election conspiracy cases. He says conviction or acquittal of U S Senator Truman H Newberry would not bind the remaining 84 defendants. Court finds prima facie case and sufficient evidence for a possible guilty verdict. First defense testimony heard in the afternoon session.
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Associated Press
GRA R
Newberry
House Refuses To Repeal Federal Prohibition Act
Washington March 4 The House refused by a large margin to repeal the federal prohibition enforcement act keeping the statute in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Mrs. Timberlake Dies in East Orange
Telegram announces the death of Mrs. Charles Timberlake a former Winchester resident at her East Orange New York home this morning Funeral arrangements will be announced later
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Charles Timberlake
Winchester
East Orange
N. Y
Germany to Float an Internal Loan
The Allied Supreme Council approves Germany launching an internal loan to ease its weak economy. The loan would take precedence over any indemnity payments Germany faces and is reported by The Evening News from London.
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Germany
Associated Press
London
Eee
Allied Supreme Council
Imean
Europe
Turkish Cabinet Resigns in a Major Political Move
The Turkish Cabinet submits its resignations in a dramatic political development. Officials cite gravity of the situation as the triggering factor and announce a swift transition plan from Ankara.
Severe Storm Heads East From Plains Blizzard Spread
A powerful winter storm swept east from the mountain and plain states, isolating towns in Colorado Nebraska and South Dakota and crippling rail and wire communication across Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Iowa Arkansas northern Texas and Minnesota. Forecasters warned the disturbance would move rapidly east and south with sharply reduced temperatures and snow and rain.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Colorado
Nebraska
South Dakota
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Arkansas
Texas
Minnesota
Weather Bureau
Catholic Women to Form National Catholic Women’s Council
Catholic women representing 9,000 Catholic societies began a conference in Washington to form a national Catholic women’s council with its headquarters in Washington. The organization will coordinate activities of all Catholic women’s societies across the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Catholic Woman’s Council
United States
Market Rebounds After Early Drops In New York Stocks
Realizing sales caused a reaction of to 2.42 points at the end of the first hour in the stock market today. The market hardened as rails grew more active with buying in cheaper issues led by Rock Island and New Haven. St Paul St Louis and San Francisco Texas Pacific Pere Marquette and Southern Railway also rose, gains 1 to 2 points. A per cent call money rate and strong foreign exchange with London quot ed at the month’s high aided the late morning recovery.
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Associated Press
New York
Rock Island
New Haven
St. Paul
St.Louis
San Francisco
Texas Pacific
Pere-Maraneste
Southern Railway
London
Bergdoll Faces Court Martial Over Draft Dodging
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a wealthy Philadelphia youth who evaded the draft for nearly two years, faced a general court martial at Governor's Island. Army officers said the trial's outcome could affect about 170,000 other draft dodging cases nationwide.
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Associated Press
New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Governor's Island
Mrs Stone Dies in Altoona at 70
Mr William T Hottel of this city received a telegram announcing the death of his sister Mrs Daniel Stone in Altoona Pennsylvania this morning. Mrs Stone 70 was a Shenandoah County native who had lived in Altoona for years and often visited Winchester last summer. She leaves a son H H Stont of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Pittsburgh and two brothers F B Hott of Cincinnati and William T Hottel of this city.
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William T. Hottel
Daniel Stone
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
F. B. Hott
Cincinnati Ohio
West Virginia lawmakers tackle high cost of living
Charleston March 4 The Senate and House of Delegates in session considered several bills aimed at easing the high cost of living. Lawmakers continued after the Senate failed yesterday to ratify the federal suffrage amendment, leaving the lower house’s action in doubt.
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Associated Press
Charleston- Wes
Senate
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Lesis- Tors
Reporters Dodged by Mary Pickford in Oaklane
Mary Pickford divorced from Owen Moore in Minden Nev eluded reporters in Oaklane today after a Reno to Sacramento to San Jose pursuit. She left by closed automobile with her mother and a maid, refusing to comment.
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Oaklane
Mary Pickford
Minden
Nev
Owen Moore
Reno
Miss Pickford
San Jose
Sacramento
Spoiled Food Seizures Continue in Chicago Warehouses
Federal officials seized 1948 cases of spoiled and impure foodstuffs held in Chicago warehouses bound for Europe. District Attorney Cline prepared to seek warrants for the arrest of the owners as delays arose from foreign exchange issues.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chi‘caro
Cline
Europe
Car Supply Rule Still In Effect
The Interstate Commerce Commission asked carriers and shippers to maintain the uniform car supply rule established by the railroad administration due to the ongoing coal supply disruption. The directive remains in effect for the present.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
Railroaders Seek New Wage Scale For 400000 Workers
Representatives of nearly 400000 railroad workers from the maintenance of way and shop laborers unions met in Chicago to press for a wage scale reform. Officials said relief from the high cost of living is a key objective, and they planned to discuss expanding cooperative factories supplying members at cost after the wage talk.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United Brotherhoods of Maintenance of Way
Brotherhood
Expulsion of Jenkins eyed with Puebla seizure expected
Reports from Mexico City indicate the Mexican government will likely expel William C. Jenkins former American consular officer at Puebla. Exequatur of his US consular agent role was revoked earlier and the move may be followed by seizure of his Puebla factory and other property. President Wilson weighs golf plans as restrictions linger. More than 1200 veterans file for lands in Wyoming North Platte project drawing begins Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
William C. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico City
Jenkins
United States
Cheyenne
Wyo
North Platte Project
Carrington
Local Pastors Attend Inter-Church World Movement Conference
Prominent clergymen and laymen from across the state gather at the Inter-Church World Movement Conference in Richmond. Winchester delegates include Rev. H. G. Spencer Marketh Street Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Clarence Woods Centenary Reformed Church Rev. J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church and Rev. D Gilkeson of the same denomination. Speakers stress that labor and capital must be Christianized to achieve industrial peace.
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Richmond
Coun
Winchester
H. G. Spencer
Market Street
America
Winchester Elks Elect Officers
Winchester Lodge of Elks held its annual election with officers advancing in rank. Charles K. Over was exalted leader. Clifton Major, leading knight. Rufus Ruselly, royal knight. C. M. Hodgson, secretary. Jacob H. Yost, treasurer. M. B. Clowe, trustee. H. D. Fuller, talor. Clayton Cochran, Tyler. About twenty membership applications have been acted on and more received. total members expected over 200 after initiations. A banquet will honor initiates and out-of-town Elks attend. Plans call for extensive improvements at the Braddock and Piccadilly hall interiors and furnishings.
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Winchester Lodge of Elks
Charles K. Over
Clifton Major
Rufus Rus- Selly
C. M. Hodgson
Jacob H. Yost
M. B. Clowe
H. D. Fuller
Tyler
Clayton Cochran
Elks
Winchester Lodge
Braddock
Piccadily
Local Man Weds Washington Girl
A marriage license was issued in Washington D C on Tuesday to Robert L Grim of Winchester and Miss Louise Dochum of Washington for a wedding in the capital city.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
Robert L. Grim
Winchester
Louise 8. Dochum
Chapman Auto Sale Offers Mostly New Olds Eight
Listing describes an Olds Eight in near new condition with cord tires paint upholstery and mechanical perfection offered at sacrifice terms by Chapman’s Auto Sales.
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Chapman
Portrait Photograph Ad From Jolliffe Studio
An OCR fragment advertises a portrait photograph service from Jolliffe Studio offering permanent keepsakes. It references a B-11 size and notes a camera-friendly option as a lasting reminder.
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Jolliffe Studio
Own A Home Why Pay Rent Two Brick Houses For Sale
Two six room brick houses at 515 and 517 South Main Street listed for sale. Monthly payments advertised like rent. Chapman's Auto Sales in City promotes the offer with contact by B. Chapman.
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S. Main St
Goo. B. Chapman
Chapman
Public Lands For Ex Soldiers Urged In House Hearing
D W Ross of Berkeley urged extending the entry rights on all public lands to former service members before the House ways and means committee. He supported the Smith land bill authorizing a 350 million bond issue for reclamation projects with bonds bearing 4.5 percent interest and tax free.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
D. W. Ross
Berkeley
Cal
United States Reclamation Service
Smith Land
Monthly Meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Company
The regular monthly meeting will be held March 5 at 8 p.m. Business of importance. All members are requested to attend. HH Russell Potts Secretary.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Russell Potts
Alfalfa and Straw For Sale At Juleyries Farm
About 75 tons of alfalfa and plenty of straw offered for farm use to feed stock. Good shelter available. Contact Juleyries Farm via Boyce 34.
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Juleyries Farm
Let Us Be Your Spring Cleaning Partner
Fragmentary ad copy shows a laundry service promoting spring cleaning and quick service at 38 West Water Street with Bell telephone 172-W.
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Troy Laundry
West Water St
Bell Phone
Tomb Explodes at American Consulate in Zurich
A tomb exploded under the porch of the American consulate in Zurich injuring no one. Police seek clues to the perpetrators while mentioning Robert Gray Jr described as a former vice consul in Germany. The notice also mentions Gray’s transfer to Berlin and his prior service during the war. An optical notice follows about Wm. Kime, optometrist, visiting Berryville for eye examinations.
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Associated Press
Zurich
Switzerland
Bob” Gray
Robert Lo “Gray, Jr
Winchester
United States
Germany
Berlin
Fath Fay
Gray
Kime
Berryville
Sat
WALLIS TRACTOR PROMISES LONG-TERM VALUE
An ad touts WALLIS tractors as costly upfront but cheaper to operate than cheap machines. It warns a WALLIS is not a toy and promises dependable service with better materials. See Winchester Orchard Supply Co. at 301 N Market St Bell phone 313.
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Pwinchester Orchard Supply ‘ Company
Market St
Bell Phone
Local Notice Sparks Odd Cat Story and Moral
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bizarre incident with a cat and a cream pitcher and a moral about life insurance. Names and address clues mention Lacy and Arthur with a phone number, and a Mr Fred S Anderson. The text is garbled but suggests a cautionary tale on prudence and value.
Flo-Flo Returns to Empire Tonight Amid Record Crowd Demand
Flo-Flo returns to the Empire Theater tonight after a Southern tour. A previous autumn run drew a record crowd that urged Manager Henry to book a return. The company, scenery, effects and orchestra are identical to the acclaimed prior production. A crowded house is anticipated.
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Flo-Flo
Empire Theater
Henry
Experts Meet With Fruit Men In Frederic County
The Frederic County Fruit Growers Association announced that Mr Marshall and Mr Motz of the Virginia Department of Horticulture will arrive tonight for a conference with fruit growers before Saturday’s meeting. Orchardists may interview them by arranging appointments through the Chamber of Commerce. The Saturday session will start promptly at 10 a.m. due to time constraints from the recent meeting.
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Vrederict
Associator
Marshal
Motz
Virginia Department of Horticulture
Chamber of Commmerce
Ure Association
Hotel Evans Announces Special Rate for Meals
management limits meal tickets to 30 days and offers a la carte meals at a special price of 10.50 dollars for table board amid numerous applications for dining. The offer includes tickets issued for use within a month.
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Table Board
Hotel
Evans
No money for county agent in Frederick County
Frederick County supervisors refused a $1,000 appropriation for 1920 to continue home demonstration work. Miss Dinwiddie urged support. the board tabled the request and instructed notifying revenue commissioners to enumerate apple trees by age. Also approved $200 for indigent care in 1919 and $200 for 1920, plus a cedar tree cutting contract. Sing bass road case viewed again with appointed viewers. Friendship Fire Co meeting postponed to March 8 due to scheduling.
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Board of County Supervisors
Frederick County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
J. Harvey Kline
F. Bates Kline
Singbass Road
Holmes Carper
S. MH. Braithwaite
W.C. Whitacre
H. Ms Bond
John Kerk
The
Friendship Fire Co
Katcha Koo Rehearsals To Start Tonight
The cast of Kat cha Koo a oriental American musical comedy prepares for a first reading tonight under John B. Rogers Producing Company. The revue features exotic costumes stage settings and pleasing music for an amateur theater benefit for the Friendship Fire Company.
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India
John B. Rogers
Roanoke
Kateha-Koo
Nvitally
Friendship Fire Company
Nursing Class To Meet Next Week
The Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick class organized by Miss Mary McFadden invites all members to attend a meeting at 7 30 p m next Monday evening March 8 at the Handley Library. The prior attempt to meet on Tuesday was postponed and now members are urged to be present for important detail work.
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Mary McFadden
Handley Library
Commissioners Given To Former Officers
Former army officers discharged from service expressed desire to be commissioned in the Reserve Corps. They would receive commissions in this branch with the option to reject or accept within thirty February. Provisions required fifteen days and perilous terms for the officer at alive suron BY.
Virginia Senate Amends Warrant Policy And Insurance Bills
The Virginia Senate amends a search and seizure bill to allow warrantless searches for automobiles boats and railroad trains. The House opposes state insurance under the workmen compensation act and defeats related measures. Other actions include a clerks fee increase defeat and a push to license industrial insurance companies with specific capital requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Marcy
Virginia
Senate
Seare
Sen Se
Prohibition Department
House
House of Delegates
Tion Tin
Orner
Thomas W. Ozlin
Lunenburg
General Assembly
Sweet Indicted for Auto Theft by Richmond Grand Jury
True bill indictments found in Richmond by a grand jury against five men for automobile thefts. Harry F. Sweet Jr. listed among defendants and once a chauffeur for prohibition inspectors. Cases set for trial in Hastings Court at Richmond on March 12.
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Richmond
Harry F. Sweet, Jr
Raymond Shackelford
Lawrence Hudson
Fishers Hill
Hastings Court
Everything for Better Fruit ad leaflet in odd OCR
An old farm supply ad fragment lists bean and Hayes power sprayers Niagara dusters lime sulfur solution lead arsenate and other farm implements. Mentions Winchester Oregon supply company with a temporary address and a barnyard feed promotion.
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Towe
UGH
West VA
Solons
HCL
Wilson
Admiral Grayson
Grayson
J. Ip
Winchester Elks
Charles
Merman
Sarah Zane Firemen
BOMA
U. S
Mrs. Johnson
Lacy & Arthur
Rouges Ave
Empire
Katcha-Koo
Sweet
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