May Day Violence Fears Prompt Wide Police Guard
Across the East on May Day police and military forces mobilized with 11,000 New York officers, guards at Governor's Island, and state militia ready. In Hartford and Scranton arrests were made amid reports of a planned communist plot, while Chicago and other cities prepared for possible unrest.
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New York
East
New York City
William J. Flynt
Bureau of Investigations
Department of Justice
Governor’s Island
New
Hartford
Conn
First Connecticut Guard
State Capitol
Connecticut River
State Armory
Charles W. Burpee
Scranton
Communist Party In
América
Chicago
Rochester
Washington
Garvan
Congress
Fifth Avenue
Smith
Hylan
Hayes
Bullard
Department of the East
United States Army
Rector's Square
Boy Sent to Reform School After Local Crimes
Edward Roe, about 14, of Siler, was jailed by Constable J A Anderson for stealing and committed to the Laurel Industrial School. Neighboring fires and livestock depredations are linked to Roe, though not proven, prompting authorities to remove him while locals fear further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Roe
Siler
J. A. Anderson
G.“Dehaven
Laurel
Roe
Luttrell
Anderson
Sherman couple win adoption of Hilda May Dehaven
In Frederick County Circuit Court Alman SB Sherman and Mary E Sherman applied to adopt Hilda May Dehaven, a child of Daniel Dehaven whose wife is deceased. The court granted the petition after finding the Shermans fit to raise and educate the child and that the adoption is proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alman SB. Sherman
Mary-E. Sherman
Frederick “County
Hilda May Dehaven
Daniel Dehaven
Hilda
Sherman
Metz Named Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue
Isaiah C Roe, commissioner of the revenue for the southern district of Frederick county, moved for the appointment before the circuit court judge. Jacob Metz was appointed deputy commissioner of the revenue and has qualified to discharge the duties of the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah C. Roe
Frederick County
Jacob Metz
Mr. Metz
Whitacre and Fletcher Tie The Knot At Parsonage
The Rev. George W. Stover officiated the marriage of farmer Fred Every Whitacre and widow Laura Virginia Fletcher, both of Frederick County, at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the United Brethren Church parsonage on North Avenue. Fletcher is a daughter of Malachi Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stover
Fred Every Whitacre
Laura Virginia Fletcher
Frederick County
United Brethren Church
North Avenue
Malachi Pugh
AFL cards Congress to track votes in Washington gallery
In Washington on May 1 the American Federation of Labor announced a card index system for Congress and said reps attend galleries to keep records precise. Representative Blanton of Texas declared that federation fears have made members of Congress weak-kneed. Meanwhile George Dunham, manager of the Woolen Company, left for several days in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Blanton
Texas
George Dunham
Te Woolen Company
Baltimore
Ace Medal Awarded To Mr Arthur In Scout Troop Ceremony
The Boy Scouts of America assembly hall hosted a crowded meeting where Hon. R Gray Williams extolled scouting as key to liberty. J W Schert presented an Ace Medal to Assistant Patrol Leader Pink Arthur for selling over 250 dollars in War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Boy Scouts of America
Baker
R. Gray Williams
Williams
Treasury Department
J. W. Schert
Pink Arthur
Abner Huntsberry
Otis Sargent
Forrest Forney
Joe Anderson
Walter Bosserman
Scout Glass
Anderson
Carver
W. P. McGuire
Harry Cain
Patrol
J. F. Ritter
Sheetz, Jr
Chas. Fansler
Kenneth Crowell
Adrian Mason
W. W. Glass
Clarence Woods
R. Ti Barton
C. V. Eddy
Scout Council
Robert Goodwin
Christ Church
Walker Bond
R.L. Stickels
Katharine Glass
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Capon River
Fire truck delays spark local outcry over streets
A reader blames poor road conditions at National and Highland avenues for fire trucks getting stuck after a lamp fire. She urges action to improve streets and sidewalks and questions mayoral responsibility while praising firefighters for risking their lives. The letter also notes community changes and a Richmond visit by Mrs Sherrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
vente-Aftaleria
National Avenue
Highland Avenue
Gidg Winchester
Old
Nemo
Council
Lucy Pingley
Schwab to Visit Winchester But Illness Delays Plans
Chas M Schwab the noted steel magnate and his wife planned a weekend visit to Winchester to stay with Mr and Mrs Roy R Richards but were prevented by Mrs Schwab's illness. Schwab discussed using his South American steamship line to transport apples and install refrigerator rooms for cargo after the war. He may return to Chester at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
M. Schwab
Schwab
Winchester
Italy
Russia
United States
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Prinipal
Grace
South America
Richards
Chester
Free Citizenship Lecture by Shenandoah Valley Academy Head
Dr B M Roszel principal of the Shenandoah Valley Academy will speak on Monday May 3 at 830 PM in Handley Library lecture hall on The State and the Nation and Some of Our Problems. Harrison's address The Political Outlook postponed to May 4 with both talks at 830 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Roszel
Cipal
Shenandoah Valley
Ademy
Handley Library
Inde Harrison
Mayle
Staubs to Face Robbery Charge in Wheeling Grand Jury
Lewis H Staubs is to be tried on a federal robbery charge for stealing a mail pouch at Harpers Ferry containing nearly $2000. Confined in Berkeley county jail for the past month he will be moved to Wheeling to appear before the United States grand jury convening Tuesday. Much of the stolen mail was registered and dispatched from Winchester and some was recovered days later. Miss Nannie Smith has returned from Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
Lewis H. Staubs
Berkeley County
Wheeling
United States Grand Jury
Winchester
Red Cross 10 Show Pictures at Greenwood School
An educational meeting at Greenwood school house next Tuesday May 4 begins at 8 o'clock with addresses by Miss Mary K Strickler Miss Gertrude M Higgins and Miss Anna Haines Red Cross workers. A health picture program will be shown by a local physician and Miss Haines will discuss her two years of work in Russia with accompanying pictures. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Welock
Mary K. Strickler
Anna Haines
Red Cross
Migs Haines
Russia
Hable's Has a Birthday
Forty eight years ago on May 1 1872 Solomon Hable opened a gents furnishings store on North Main Street. Now Hable’s descendants run the business praising the founder’s quality and square dealing at the large Math and Water Streets building with patrons from the Valley and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
H. Hable
North Main Street
Habte
Hable
Anr
Ite
Orchard Land Sold Near St Andeowa Mountain Mission
Mrs. Alice H. Smith of Jefferson County West Virginia sells 128 acre tract near St Andrewa Mountain Mission to Mesars A7, Alexander, B K. B. Cooke, Frank Robinson and M. A. Humover. 37 acres are in fine orchard just coming into bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice H. Smith
Jefferson County
W. Va
Alexander
BK. B. Cooke
Frank Robinson
M. A. Humover
St. Andrewa Mountain Mission
Current Off Sunday Notice for Winchester VA Coal Orders
The current will be off on Sunday in Winchester from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Northern Virginia Power Co. coal red ash nut and stove coal available to fill orders from cars on track Monday and Tuesday. G. O. Bnapp Bell phone 414J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Power CO
BNAPP
TWO YEAR OLD ROSE BUSHES FOR SALE AT FLOWER SHOP
Classified note lists rose bushes for sale at the Flower Shop opposite Hotel Jack. Mentions price line and page reference. Includes an unrelated religious service notice and a piano and desk in good condition offered cheaply at Star Office. Mentions seed corn with government numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Star
Seed Oats Boost from Winchester Seed Co Pedigreed Grades
Advertisement notes a bumper crop of seed oats and other pedigreed high grade seed oats available from Winchester Seed Co Inc with pricing and ordering details implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed Go., Inc
Wanted Married Man For Steady Work
Help wanted advertisement seeking a well qualified married man for long term work with good wages. Contact J. R. Dushane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dushane
Railroader Taken Ill In Baltimore and Ohio Line
John Edmondson a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brake man from Fishers Hill Virginia was brought to Memorial Hospital this morning for illness with suspected appendicitis. An operation was planned for today if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edmondson
Baltimore and Ohblo Railroad
Fishers Hill
Memorial Hospital
Fruit Growers Urgently Stock Farm Supplies
Local growers receive immediate delivery of pyro x, cyanide arsenate, bluestone and genuine dusting materials. Sprayers including Moshe rods guns nozzles fittings and power hand units are available for enhanced spray efficiency. Everything for better fro
Firemen Deny Disloyalty in Stand Against City Pace Limit
Firemen from multiple city companies testified that they took no part in any protest against the council’s 18 mile per hour speed limit. Officers said meetings were informal and contingent on individual members not official company actions. City Councilman Coopér testified he introduced the measure. Mayor Ward expected to announce action early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Officera
Sarah Zane
Charley
Aertenship Hall
Bureau State of Virginia
Friendship
Fred
Star
Rougs Hall
Charley Rougs
San Ciiman
Fred. Forney
Garnett Affleck
Douglas Brown
Lemuel Anderson
Oscar H. Lewis
Capt
John
Charley Ross
Nelson A. Haines
Russell Potts
Lewis FP. Coopér
Pochman
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Canada
America
The
Associated Press
Philadelphia Carpenters
Philadelphia
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Federation of Labor
Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island
Moline
Fast-Moline
Nova Scotia
Toronto
Can
Sydney
U. S
Arthur
C. M. Schwab
Steel King
Nannie Smith
Woodstock
Herald
Hable’s
Bell
Rose
Christian Science
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Herrell
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
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