Bouquets and Bricks Thrown at Legislature
Richmond dispatch reports heated sessions over a Virginia State bonds issue for roads. Senators clashed on the highway department probe and censorship board fights tied to a 12 million dollar bond plan, gasoline tax talks, and related measures as ministers and several figures watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
State Highway Department
Byrd
Winchester
Joint Committee
Godlrick
Fredericksburg
Senate
State Board of Motion
Tattle
Highway Department
Virginia Pilots’ Association
Thomas
The
Rees
Ang
Bus Drivers Fight Leads to Fine in City Court
RB M Cook a driver for a line between this city and Harrisonburg Virginia was fined ten dollars and costs total thirteen dollars for disorderly conduct after a fight with Holmes L Gruber owner of a rival bus line at Main and Piccadilly during peak hours. Witnesses described punches and a damaged metal face on the competing bus. Gruber was released for a manslaughter? this afternoon.
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M. Cook
Harrisonburg
Ding
Cook
Holmes Lruber
Main
Piccadilly
Anit
Sprare
Strikaie
Endead
Gruber
Hiik
Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Meet
The Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association meets March 48 at 2 p.m. in the seed Auditorium. Extension horticulture will speak on spraying and orchardist problems. Mrs. L. Dean, poultry expert, will demonstrate culling flock. The association invites the public to attend.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers’ and Farmers’ Association
Burned by Explosion at Church Gymnasium Incident
Lawrence Hollis of W. L. Hols dns Goal Co suffered severe facial burns when he attempted to light an instantaneous gas heater in the gym attached to the Reformed Church. A escaping gas caused an explosion. he received aid at Dr Clark's office and his injuries are painful but not serious.
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Lawrence Hollis
W. L. Hols Dns
Goal, Co
Reformed Church
Indictment Looms Over Railroad Theft Ring
A federal grand jury in Shenango indicted 34 individuals tied to thefts from the New York Central Railroad. Authorities say losses may exceed 2 million dollars in recent years, with charges levelled against current and former railroad police and detectives. One witness claims railroad losses reach over 4 million since 1919.
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Associated Press
Shenae
New York Central Railroad
Chicago Fire Probe Continues After Major Blaze
Investigations into yesterday's devastating fire in Chicago, which destroyed a city block and caused massive losses, continued as officials pursued incendiary causes. Among losses were 90 paintings by Henry Arthur Elkins valued at 250000 dollars and foreign language newspapers burned in the blaze.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Henry Arthur Elkins
Jugo-Slavia
United Serbian Foreign Language
British Editor Case Taken Up
The case against Horatio Bottomley MP and former John Bull publisher was resumed in London today. He faces charges of converting 5 000 pounds sterling belonging to the Victory Bond Club for his own use.
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London
Horatio Bottomley
John Bull
Victory
Everything for Better Fruit Orchard Supply Ad
An orchard supply advertisement promotes Bean and Hayes Power Carey Sulphur Solution and a Casein Spreader for testing spraying effectiveness. It lists guns rods nozzles hose spray fittings and related equipment from Orchard Supply Co located at 301 N Market St with phone 313.
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Bean and Hayes Power Carey
WIN
Orchard Supply CO
Rev F M Richardson Bradds Dock Street M B Church Lecture
Reverend F M Richardson of the Brad dock Street M B Church South to give a semi humorous lecture on Gossip in a Small Town or Sins of the Human Tongue at the Sunday School house Friday night March 17 at 8. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds to fund a building program. Tickets available at local firms.
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F. M.richardson
Braddock Street
M. B
Richardson
Jolliffe and Gouin
J. Wegelesee Ake
Noted Actor Gilpin Faces Jim Crow Car Refusal
Charles S. Gilpin star of The Emperor Jones and two other Black actors refused to ride behind the curtain in the Jim Crow car on a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Ridgeway West Virginia. The conductor insisted on compliance but the actors left the car at Clearbrook, prompting local talk and debate over segregation practices in Virginia corridor.
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Charles 8
Gilpin
Emperor Jones” Company
Old ‘Dominion
Ata
Oh A
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ridgeway
West Vitry
KK. Orr
Harrisburg
Charles S. Gilpin
Virginia
Jim Grow
Sabibanyiend
Clearbrook
Winchester
Uis
Black Patti
Farmers Union livestock sale draws crowd in Clarke County
The Farmers Union of Clarke county held its first livestock sale yesterday despite bad weather. Receipts totaled between 1400 and 1600 dollars. The union plans another sale in autumn.
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Farmers’ Union of
Clarke County
The
Springfield Tire Ad Promises 230x314 for $9.25 at P-31
An old classified notice advertises a Springfield tire in a 230 by 314 size offered for 9 25 by Collis and Wagner located at 18 1 P 31.
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Springfield
COLLIS & + WAGNER
Gossip in Small Town lecture by Tey F M Richardson
Braddock St Sun Day School hosts a Friday March 17 program at 8 PM to fund a building project with a benefit event and related donations noted. Strong local figures are listed in the notice.
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Tey. F. M. Richardson
Braddock
Lost Reward for Gold Inset Beset With Saphires
Fragmentary notice offers a lost reward for a gold item described as beset with sapphires. The text mentions a location at 312 Fairmont Avenue and seeks clues related to the missing object.
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Saphires
Fairmont Aye
Richards Returns from Legislature Home to Winchester
Royd R. Richards and W. Glass arrived in Norfolk after closing sessions of the General Assembly. The Winchester Frederick county representative, a brand-new member, served on key committees and authored a gasoline tax bill. He voted against the $12,000,000 road bonds measure, reflecting his district's sentiment. The Richards brothers, noted fruit growers and brokers, had traveled to Norfolk and remained in Richmond after the session.
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Royd R. Richards
W. Glass
Norfolk
Freder
Winchester
Mr. Richards
House of
Winchester and
Frederick
Richards
Valley
Richards Brothers
Richmond
Ladies Aid Society Oyster Supper at Friendship Engine House
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church hosts an oyster supper this evening at the Friendship Engine House to raise funds for the church. Proceeds support church benevolence and community activities.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Friendship Engine House
Acti
Keith Wodvil Act Audit Promotes Weekend Show
Williams and Eleanor deliver a clever singing comedy musical act at the Keith venue with big time appeal. They perform Friday and Saturday at the Auditorium and will be joined by Buck Jones for Saturday showings as advertised on the last page.
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Williams
Eleanor
Keith
Auditorium
Buck Jones
Call loans drop to 3 percent in early stock market
The money market favored constructive trading as call loans fell from 4 to 3 percent. Early losses persisted for major names like Great Northern and Northern Pacific, with Crucible Steel showing dividend action after the session. Oils and sugars led gains among prominent groups, while American Ice recouped most of a 1 1/2 point drop.
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New York
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Motors
Crucible Steel
Crucible Company
Baldwin Locomotive
JOLLIFFE & JOLLIFFE Sell Dresses at 98c Each
Large lot of children’s and misses dresses to be sold at once. Items include children’s, misses, and middy styles. Sale advertised by Jolliffe & Jolliffe with prices set at 98 cents each.
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Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Ramsburg Auto Supply Ad Promotes Tire Goods and Spark Plugs
An old advertisement touts purchases from Ramsburg Auto Supply Company including tires tubes radiators tool boxes and Champion X spark plugs with prices ranging from four dollars to seventeen dollars. The slogan You Pay Less Here emphasizes value for Ford residents.
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Ramsburg Auto Supply Company
Anthony
Ford
Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Community League Meeting At Ridge School
A league meeting will be held at Ridge School Friday evening. AML patrons and friends are invited to attend. The notice mentions genuine Porto Rico molasses and references Rammburg.
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Ridge School
AML
Majority Bill On Bonus Gets In House Again
The majority bill reintroduced by Chairman Fordney from the Ways and Means Committee outlines advantages of the plan for veterans bonuses. It argues no new taxation or securities, aids veterans, keeps annual costs low, encourages savings, protects families, and aims to create more home builders. Unanimity is unlikely but broad approval exists among soldiers and supporters.
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Associated Press
Fordney
Ways and
Band to Play for Reception at West Monmouth Hall
The Citizens Band will perform at 7 30 tonight at the South End Hose Company hall on West Monmouth street. Short addresses follow by Mayor W W Glass, Rev. Mark Depp, Capt Robert J Gray, J W Sibert, and Major R T Barton. Attendees may inspect Cumberland Valley Volunteer Wiremen’s Association hose and chemical truck, a notable new fire apparatus.
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South End Hose Company
West
Monmouth Street
Citizens Band
W. Glass
Mark Depp
Robert J. Gray
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Wiremen’s Association
J. W. Sibert
R.T. Barton
S . New
Oyster Supper Benefit at Friendship Hall This Week
The First Christian Church hosts an oyster supper at Friendship Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings to raise funds. Suppers cost 56 cents each. Proceeds go to church activities.
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Friendship Hall
First Christian Church
Hotel Fairfax Offers 21 Meals for $6.00 Deal
Local ad promotes a meal ticket good for 21 meals at the Hotel Fairfax located at 112 Market Street. The offer highlights a low price and specifies available hours from 10 to 1 and 6 to 6. The listing emphasizes affordability amid high living costs.
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Fairfax
Market St
City Officials Invite Public to March 16 Reception
City Council and officials invite the public to a reception on Thursday evening March 16 at the hall. Music at 7:30 p.m. Short talks planned and a fund-raising appeal will be made. The event is free. South End Hose Co. 15-1p-21
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Nae
Company Hall
Pees Ag Appereree
Ma Tae
South End Hose CO
Seed Samples and Prices for New Grass and Potatoes
Seed seller advertises samples and prices for new crop grass and Maine grown Irish Cobbler potatoes. Claims high quality and variety including Mountain Early, Rose, and Red Seed. Includes misspellings and fragmented phrases typical of an old ad.
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Maine
Dempsey Challenged by Lewis for Mixed Wrestling Bout
Sandow, manager of Williams, deposits 5000 dollars with Nashville newspaper editor to stage a mixed match between World Heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey and James Lewis. Lewis proposes a finish match with Dempsey boxing or wrestling while Lewis limits to wrestling. Dempsey’s manager says he is ready and that Lewis cannot throw Dempsey in 20 rounds.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Ly .Sandow
V. Lewis
Nashvillé Bavinér
Jack Dempsey
United States
Lewis
Dempsey
New York
Spangler Lawin
Jack Kearns
End of South African Miners Strike Narrowly Ends
Johannesburg March 15 Associated Press reports the miners strike that had gripped South Africa for over two months is called off and order has been restored. government officials note arrests and investigations into the outbreak and its leaders, while revelations are promised to astonish.
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Associated Press
Johannesburg
South Africa
Gilpin a Tragic Emperer Portrayed amid Critique of Tyranny
The text argues Gilpin blends tragedy and humor as the gro emperor of a mythical kingdom among ignorant blacks. It praises his talent and portrayal while noting scenes lack strong offensive stakes though some dialogue unsettles sensitivities.
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Gil Pit
Gilpin
Erie Railroad investigated over subletting shop work
Federal Railroad Labor Board ordered a formal inquiry into Erie Railroad actions leasing its shop work to Meadville Machinery Company of Meadville Pennsylvania. The board will review road property with DOJ aid to gather evidence as former shop employers challenged the subletting as illegal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Erie Railroad
Meadville Machinery Company
Meadville
United States Railroad Labor Board
Department of Justice
Erie
Erie Nailroad
Stolen Bond Heist Near Waterlick Remains Unsolved
Commonwealth Attorney Dr W Karman reports a bank robbery on June 30 at the Bank of Grottoes. About $100,000 in registered bonds were stolen and later found damaged in a waterlogged package. remaining bonds are missing. Local investigators, including Cosby and Waterlick officials, pursue leads.
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Waterlick
Eee
United States
Bank of Grottoes
Sm Bonty
W Karman
Rockingham County
Torney
Swank
Cosby
Waterlock
Chapman’s Auto Ad Sells Tires At Bargain Prices
An old newspaper ad advertises new and used tires with prices around 9.50 and 9.97 dollars. The note mentions limited quantities and invites readers to buy from Chapman’s Auto located at a specific street address.
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Oldfield
Chapman's
Death of Mr. Nesmith in Bel Virginia area
The notice records the death of Mr. Nesmith, a well known mason, at his home near Bel Virginia. He is survived by children and a brother. The service was officiated by J. Lawrence. Emma L. Andrews of Maryland is visiting friends in the city.
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George
Bel Virginia
Sinitas
JM Pp
J. Lawrence
Emma. L. Andrews
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F. M. Richardson
Emperor Jones
Curtain
Virginia State Line
Union’s. Sale
Court House
Sat
Dunn. & Duvall
Wm. DeShon
Cemetery, Lane
Keith Wodvil
FRI
Just
Porto’ Rico
Molascas Wehee
Rambburc
Siew
Fap
Ces A
Water St
Orleans
van Boe
Andy Mire
Isa
Ostert
Karman
Goodyear
MR. Nesmith
Ramsburg
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