Juries Deliberate in Matewan Detective Death Trial
In W V on March 19 juries were given charges in the trial of 16 men accused of killing Albert C. Felts a private detective at Matewan ten months earlier Defense counsel J J Coniff spoke delaying tactics and criticized Sid Hatfields smile during testimony Prosecutors argued coal operators opposed unionization and alleged the Detective Agency aimed to control Matewan officials The crowded courtroom emphasized the high stakes with spectators filling aisles and windows used as benches for listeners.
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W. W. Va
Albert C. Felts
Matewan
J. J. Conift
Oe Attemane
Arcum
Sid Hatfield
Marcum
Hatfield
Coniff
Mingo
Testerman
Hetlise
Catholics Protest Against Cardinal in Dublin Mass Meeting
Irish Catholics at a London mass meeting protested a February pastoral letter by Cardinal le Bourne denouncing disturbances in Ireland. The group warned the cardinal that loyal Catholics and church aims in political matters will not be tolerated.
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Associated Press
London
Cardinale
Ireland
Saat Ke
le Bourne
Coke
Mexican railway workers return to work after accord
Across Mexico railroad unions have been ordered by telegraph to resume operations following an agreement between national railway leaders and government officials. The settlement details remain unclear, but the strike has disrupted lines across the republic for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Republic
Weather outlook for week begins with rain and warm start
Washington reports for the week starting Monday forecast showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States with a warm start followed by generally fair skies and normal temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Leaders Benefit by Short Contract Covering Rally
Weekend covering of short positions lifted the stock market with gains across oils motors steels and chemical specialties. Leaders included General Asphalt Studebaker Pierce Arrow Republica tion American Sugar Continental Can and American Woolen. Heavyweights Atlantic Gulf Utah Copper New Haven and Pennsylvania advanced while rail issues lagged. Volume approached 350000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Motors Independent
General Asphalt
Studebaker
Pierce Arrow
Republica Tron
American Sugar
Continental Can
Atlantic Gulf
Utah
New Haven
Pennsylvania
Japan Will Stand On Yap Mandate
Tokyo March 79 Viscount Chida Japan will stand firmly on her Yap mandate in the south Pacific he told the Diet budget committee in reply to a representative’s question He said Japan would insist on her rights under the Yap mandate and adopt measures to block U S laws like those in California Miss Virginia Athey left for Washington to visit friends over the weekend
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Yap
South Pacific
Chida
Diet
Great Britain
Council of the
League of Nations
United States
California
Railroads Accused of Soliciting Public Opinion Against Unions
Frank Walsh alleges that major railroads maneuvered to undermine unions by shaping public opinion through false publicity. He cites internal association reports favoring national boards, while some members favored local boards, arguing the industry sought a national agreement but was swayed by a few large roads.
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New York Central
Tion
Frank Walsh
Uny
Walsh
T. Dewitt Cuyler
Association of Railway Executives
National Board of Adjustment
Association
Labor Committee
Board of Adjustment
Sea
W- W Liscours
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Charees
Railroad Labor Board
Barton
T. de- Witt-Cuyler
Association of Railway Tives
Resu
Suheg Legreet
Cuyler
Ivy Lee
Bert Leston Taylor Dies in Chicago Humorist Conductor of Column
Bert Leston Taylor, noted Chicago Tribune humorist and columnist of A Line O' Type or Two, died of pneumonia at his Chicago home. His widely read works include The Well In the Woods The Charlatans Motley Measures and A Line O' Verse or Two.
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Associated Areas
Chicago
Bert _Leston Taylor
Chicago Tribune
Charlatans
Devil Drove Him to Murder Confession in Elkheart Case
Virgil Decker aged 18 confessed alone killed LeRoy Lovett 19 in Elkheart Indiana. He said the devil drove him to it after a letter urged repentance and his motherly advice influenced the admission. Sheriff Moon recorded the confession noting Decker claimed sole responsibility.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
B.moon
Virgil Decker
LeRoy Lovett
Elkhart
Ind
Decker
Moon
Notice to Public on Ritter Grocery Sale by Chamberlain
John P. Chamberlain announces the sale and operation of the Ritter grocery and dry goods business on National Ave. He states a new stock of goods has been laid in and solicits former patrons to continue patronage.
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L.D. Ritter
National Ave
John P. Chamberlain
Physicians seek repeal to allow liquor prescriptions
The Eastern Panhandle Medical Society at Harpers Ferry urged repeal of West Virginia statutes barring physicians from prescribing distilled and fermented liquors. They noted Volstead Act permits such prescriptions and called for state law harmony with federal policy. The vote was unanimous.
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Charles Town
W.va
Eastern Panhandle Medical Society
Harpers Ferry
Non-Union Printers Hired Aid Binghamton Papers
The Associated Press reports non-union printers in Binghamton, New York, have increased their presence in composing rooms. It was announced that newspapers will resume publication of display advertising next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Binghamton, N.Y
Binghamton
Hail Storm Strikes Western Georgia and Beyond
A severe hailstorm swept western Georgia on Wednesday damaging orchards gardens and wires from Box Springs to Americus and Abbeville. Winds toppled trees and caused heavy downpours as the storm moved east toward Alabama with large hailstones reported in several counties.
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Columbus
Sara
Georgia
Box Springs
Macon
Alabama
Casada
Americus
Abbeville
Wilcox County
Street Sales Ban on Ford Paper Sparks Police Order
St Louis police ordered the arrest of anyone selling Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent on streets amid an anti Semitism controversy. The action targets street criers while door to door sales were not included. City Counselor Daves deemed street selling a potential defamation and criminal libel violation and a disturbance.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Aelieee
O’brien
Henry Ford
The
Dearborn Independent
Daves
Ban on Foreign Labor in Mexico
Washington reported that President Obregon issued a decree barring all foreign laborers, especially American workers, to protect native labor during a period of scarcity. The move targets field work amid rising use of American workmen, though the decree gave no explicit field reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Associated Press
Washington
Obregon
State Department
Elks to revive Virginia State Elks association
Representatives from eleven of nineteen Virginia lodges met in Echmond to revive the state Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks association. The group, after discussing war related suspensions since 1916, voted to resume activities when conditions permit, with Charlottesville to host the annual convention and lodge gate decisions left to the local Charlottesville group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Echmond
Virginia State Association of
Order
J. W. Parker
Portsmouth
State Association
Charlottesville
Crown and Irish Forces in Battle Near Cork
Ambushes across Cork and Waterford regions report Crown soldiers killed and wounded near Kinsale and Castletownroche. Irish forces suffer heavy casualties as patrols near Dungarvan engage in multi-hour fights with one constable killed and a sergeant missing.
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CROWN
Associated Press
Belfast
Kinsale
County Cork
Pacerree
Dublin
Castletownroche
Dungarvan
Jamaica Reports Outbreak of Illness Like Smallpox
Kingston Jamaica March 19 official reports indicate a contagious disease resembling a mild smallpox case is spreading on the island with about 200 cases confirmed. Local authorities urge vigilance and medical attention for affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Aotia
Kingston
Sale of Poran House Saturday March 264
Sale of Poran House scheduled for Saturday March 264 promises last chance to buy a home in a desirable city section. Describes eight room with features including bath, gas, electricity, metal roof, attic, shade trees, garden, and low insurance. Immediate possession and easy terms offered.
Winchester Auto Show Closes After Successful Exhibition
The Winchester auto show drew large crowds last night at the Winchester Garage with dozens of cars on display. Dealers report strong sales and future demand as prices for new cars edge downward, with several buyers trading in old models for newer ones.
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Winchester Ile
Winchester
Motor & W
Butler End $Gray
Arester Garage
Banchester
Eléveau
Fli
Winroud
Fruit Growers Meeting at Handley Library
A fruit growers gathering is scheduled at Handley Library at 1 P M on Saturday March 26. A J Ball of the Perthsylvania Railroad speaks on Better Methods of Exporting Apples followed by Dr M B Waite of the U S Department of Agriculture on Spraying. At 4 P M a practical discussion on establishing a Community Packing House led by John C Cather.
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Handley Library
A. J. Ball
Perthsylvania Railroad
M. B. Waite
S. Department of Agriculture
John Cc. Cather
Palm Sunday Services At Sacred Heart Church
Palm Sunday services at Sacred Heart Church South Main tomorrow begin with palm blessing at 10 45 am followed by a high mass The choir performs Mass in F and Ave Maria solo The early 7 30 am mass and a 7 30 pm sermon with benediction are announced All are invited Rev WM Meredith presidium
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Sacred Heart- Chirch
South Main
Holy
Mary Stuart
Rosewig
Donald McFadden
Luigi Luzzi
Philomena Laren
F. $8. Anderson, Mrs. H. S. Duffey, Mrs. C. H Lillis
Mary
Martha Stuart
Gertrude Higgins
Ursula O'Leary
Hilda Grove
John Green
James Collins
Lucile Anderson
J. H. Yost
WM. J
Meredith
Tailor Made Suits and Lost Collie Notice
ASK WANDA SPECIAL NOTICE To yall men wishing to order a tailor made suit we have just received two full lines of spring samples at reasonable prices. LOST White Collie with black face Reward Dr W D Myers contact 19 bp 2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwe
W. D. Myers
Detective investigation into alleged suicide note found in suitcase
Women discover a pencil messages in a suitcase near the Western Maryland Rail Road tracks seeking the body in a box car yard. Police and railroad detectives search box cars in Juniata County but fail to find any corpse or conclusive evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniata County
Mary Stevens
Archie McCalister
Maryland
U S Army To Sell 63 Condemned Horses At Public Auction
The Remount Depot at Front Royal will auction 63 condemned government animals on Friday March 26 at 1.30 p m. The sale includes 42 cavalry or riding horses 7 artillery or draft horses 9 brood mares and 6 mules. Transportation will be provided from the Southern station to the depot for bidders.
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Front Royal
Two Dying in Same House Mark Tragic Family Loss
Mrs Katherine C Wa on Wigginton died after a long illness at Highland avenue. Her three month old grandson Robert Jage Johnston also died in the same house. They will be buried together in Mount Hebron Cemetery after a 2 pm funeral at the Mortuary Chapel led by Rev George W Stover. Mrs Wigginton, formerly Miss Whittington, leaves three sons and a daughter. Her husband died years ago. son Joseph Wigginton drowned in June 1917 near Riverton Virginia while serving with Company I Second Virginia Regiment guarding bridges ahead of US entry.
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Katherine C. Wa
Harrison ‘ Wigginton
Highland Avenue
Robert Jage Johnson
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron
Wigginton
Whittington
Joseph Wigginton
Riverton
Virginia
United States
Money Ready for Highways
Washington reports about 622 million dollars available for roads and bridge construction and maintenance this year. The Bureau of Public Roads cites combined local state and federal sources guiding allocations to states including 10 million for Virginia and 8.9 million for West Virginia.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
West Virginia
Democratic convention plan dropped for Lynchburg in April
State Democratic Committee postponed its Lynchburg convention plan until after the August primary. State Chairman R A James of Danville announced that a poll showed more than half the committee favored the delay. New radio receiving record set in New York at 48 345 words per minute with two errors by G Setter of the New York Times.
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Tlans
Lynchburg
R. A. James
Danville
James
New York
I G. Setter
New York Times
Scutter
Chaeae
Emmanuel Parish House Nears Completion With Gym Pool
The Emmanuel Parish House at Boyes will include a gymnasium and swimming pool and serve as a community building and sacred space. The parish monthly notes a near new completion and a planned opening around April 12 to 15.
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Emmanuel
Boyes
Contested Congress Seat Hearing Set in Clarke County
In Berryville Clarke County Virginia March 21 hearing opens over Rep Thomas W Harrison seat contested by Capt John Paul Republican Attorneys for Judge Harrison will present evidence to prove fair election conduct Witnesses include B A Lindsey and other Republican election officials The dispute centers on registration practices and precinct conditions cited by Paul supporters and Harrison backers expect to show the election was impartial.
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Berryville
Thomas W. Harrigan
Winchester
John Paul
Clarke County
Harrison
Paul
Witneses
B. A. Lindsey
Millwood
Cover
Congress
Repubean
Hartson
Notary L. Fi. Telly
Mesara
J. W.eens
J. A. Vorous
Jeorge C. Meade
Irt
Oeville
Kirby
W.ee Hdge
Frank &. Lindsey
J W. Armel
J. Letcher Lloyd
C. L. Hier
A. Bradford
H.R. Smith
Utman
Ll. Im. Shearer
Eugene Glover
Frank Myers
John W. Rutherford
George
Blanche Pickert Stock Company at Umpire Next Week
Blanche Pickert Stock Company returns to town for a week of daily changing plays and five vaudeville acts between acts. The large southern touring company features full scenery and effects and has played major southern cities including Janville, Lynchburg, Staunton, Durham, High Point and Winston Salem. Madam Wanda the mentalist will also appear, following a prior Winchester sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Janville
Lynchburg
Staunton
Durham
High Point
Exceptional Offer for Home Sale in Prime Location
A spacious eleven room residence with bath electric lights gas basement and large grounds is offered on easy terms. The owner plans to leave the city and has insured income. Real estate exclusive by BBM Sullivan located at 181 21 Court Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBM
Sullivan
Court Square
Smallpox Report Prompts Vaccination Advice in Winchester
The Winchester Board of Health reports smallpox in two city locations and urges vaccination for anyone not vaccinated in the last five years. Secretary Walter Cox notes vaccination is effective and minimizes inconvenience for a preventable, loathsome disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Winchester
Walter Cox
Smallpox outbreak prompts county vaccination plan
The Frederick County Hearth reports a countywide smallpox outbreak with nearly fifty current cases. Authorities vow compulsory vaccination for violators of quarantine and will set up a pest house to enforce state law. Schools and public places see closures and mass vaccination efforts among students and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Orchard Supply Ad Promotes Spray Equipment and Materials
An Orchard Supply catalog style ad lists High Test Lime Sulphur, Arsenate of Lime, Bordeaux, Bluestone and Black Leaf 40 for aphids. It sells sprayers, engines, pumps, strainers, hoses, nozzles, and all spray gear. Located at 90h N Market with phone 312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin-Williams
Pyrex
Bordeaux
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