State probes highway contractor associations under new act
Virginia lawmakers pass a measure placing contracts belonging to highway contractor associations under state control and inspection. The act requires annual annual reports of officers and finances and makes records open to official inspection. Governor Trinkle supports the act after AG finds it constitutional. The move targets bids for road work and related labor and materials.
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General Assembly
R. B. Allport
Virginia Highway Contractors’ Association
Trinkle
Virginia Highway Contractors' Association
Robert W. Woolley
H. F. Byrd
Scibel
Secretary of the Commonwealth
State Highway Commission
Rich Men's Wives at Strand Promises Unusual Drama
The Strand opens two day run of Rich Men s Wives a Preferred Picture paced by Gasnier. House Peters leads with Claire Windsor as the mother heroine and a strong supporting cast including Rosemary Theby Myrtle Stedman Gaston Glass Mildred June Carel Holloway Martha Mattox and William Austin in an artistically balanced production praised for its tasteful settings and human appeal.
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Strand
Gasnier
Kismet
House Peters
Claire Windsor
Rosemary Theby
Myrtle Stedman
Gaston Glass
Mildred June
Carel Holloway
Charles Clary
Martha Mattox
William Austin
Statesmen Looked Like Bootleggers to New Englander
In Concord New Hampshire on May 3 a man whose name was withheld revealed an order to appear before the United States Court on a liquor charge after being reprimanded in the state Legislature. He said he thought he was in a courtroom and that he was among bootleggers.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
United States
Most Important Spray for Frederick County Apples
The Star emphasizes after petal fall as the key spray, warning against harming bees and stressing applying no later than six days after 90 percent of petals drop. It aims to protect pollination, enhance apple quality, and boost Frederick county’s historic crop prospects and grower profits.
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Frederick County
Fine Costumes for Firemen Show Secured in Baltimore
Lee Fisher of J M Orndorff firm spent yesterday in Baltimore securing costumes and scenery for the Sarah Zane Fire Company minstrel. He contracted with A T Jones and Company, the largest costumers there, as plans move forward for a premier local show. Managers Seal and Swanson prepare a large chorus and feature numbers by performers including Dr Walter Cox and Miss Hilda Dean, with tickets already selling at the Empire Theatre. Some Front Royal residents hope the show tours there, though no decision yet.
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Lee Fisher
J. M. Orndorff
Baltimore
Sarah Zane Fire Company
A. T. Jones and Company
Henry Seal
Osmar Swanson
Walter Cox
George Whitehead
Major Lewis
Crousen
Duffey
R. ¥. Cline
Hilda Dean
Adele Metz
Helen Cooper
Miss Ritter
Dancing Girls
Empire Theater
Front Royal
Seal and Swanson
Chipley Heights Auction Promises Freebies and Large Sale
Chipley Heights at Stephens City hosts a 40 lot auction next Saturday May 5 at 1 30 pm after a rain postponement. The sale by Herrells Real Estate Agency promises brass band free lot free treats and free souvenirs to attract bidders.
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Chipley Heights
Stephens City
Herrells
Herrells ‘Real Estate Agency
Reveries of Bachelor at Stephens City High School
A play titled Reveries of Bachelor will be performed by the Young Christians Class of Braddock Street M E Sunday School at Stephens City High School on May 4 1923 at 8 PM Admission 15 and 25 cents. Also wanted two first class paper hangers with tools and references. Frank M Weadon Son advertise 31 East Water Street Winchester Virginia.
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Stephens City High School
Young Christians
Braddock St. M. E
Frank M. Weadon & Son
E. Water St
Winchester
Wanted: Experienced office girl
Classified notice seeking an experienced office girl with instruction to apply in writing, specify salary and experience, directs applicants to write "P" care Star. Also a rental listing offers a furnished house for July and August at 800 S. Washington St with application details.
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Care Star
S. Washington St
Friendship Fire Company Holds First Annual Banquet
The Friendship Fire Company hosts its first annual banquet tonight with patriotic decorations, a prepared menu by the ladies auxiliary, and a program including toasts led by Prosecuting Attorney James E Reardon. Speakers include T W Harrison Philip Williams Robert L Gray and Major Robert T Barton. A quartet will sing popular songs of the day and all members are invited.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
United States
Bunting
G. R. Haines
James E. Reardon
T. W. Harrison
Philip Williams
Robert L. Gray
Robert T. Barton
Robert Barr
John Barr
Marcellus Anderson
Clifton Grim
Cunard Officials Tour Winchester Apple Blossom Time
Mr E R Bardgett general freight agent of Cunard Steamship Co New York and William Franklin Crum head of freight for Virginia Pennsylvania and nearby areas, guests of Ss Brothers Cunard agents in Winchester. They tour orchards in the valley and admire Winchester s history. They return home tonight.
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E. R. Bardgett
Cunard Steamship Company
New York
William Franklin Crum
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Contiguous Territory
Pittsburgh
Ss Brothers
Cunard Line
Winchester
Some Brewers Break Dry Laws
Washington May 3 Half of the 1250 breweries active when Volstead went into effect still operate mostly making non alcoholic beverages Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes says the brewery situation is difficult but meeting increasing success Proceedings to close several large breweries for selling beer with too much alcohol are in progress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Haynes
Bargain Store Classifieds Offer Rugs and Apartment Call
Grass rugs in blues browns and greens 6 by 9 8 by 10 feet 4 49 9 by 12 feet 5. Apartment for rent modernly equipped centrally located Brill at Brill and Ritter’s.
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Eas
Gene Bargain Store
Tobt
Brill
Brill and Ritter's
Herrells Big Sale and Auction at Chipley Heights
Announcing a sale and auction at Chipley Heights Stephens City on Saturday May 5 at 1 30 P M featuring 40 lots. The event promotes Birds of Paradise design in Community Plate and a free service tray with purchase from M B Clowe The Jeweler.
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Herrells
Chipley Heights
Stephens City
Sat
M. B. Clowe
Monoplane T-2 Reaches Arizona On Transcontinental Flight
The monoplane T-2 en route from Hempstead to San Diego passed over Wickenburg and Wenden Arizona in the morning, then tracked southwest toward California. Reports place it near Tucumcari New Mexico and Kansas City after midnight, with Lieuts John A. MacReady and Oakley G. Kelly attempting a nonstop cross country flight.
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Phoenix
Ariz
San Diego
Cal
Hempstead
N. Y
Wickenburg
Here
Mount Thin
Santa Fe
Epatcher
Wenden
Wiekenbure
Pacific Coast
Arizona
New Mexico
North Island Aviation Station
Tucumcari
N. M
John A. McReady
Oakley G. Kelly
L. I
Hemstead
Kansas City
Oak
Rey*g. Kelly
John A. MacReady
New ‘Mexico
Four-Inch Shell Halts Jersey Rum Fleet Encounter
The Jersey rum fleet fled at night as Coast Guard cutter Seneca fired a 4 inch shell across the bow of a smuggling craft. Two fast boats kept between fleet and shore ignoring halt signals. Seneca joined the patrol with heavier guns, and the blast allegedly spooked the fleet.
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New York
Jersey
Coast Guard
Seneca
Washington
Trap shooters meet Saturday at Winchester Gun Club
The Winchester Gun Club opens its season with a trap shooting program at 3 pm this Saturday on the club grounds. Shoots are planned for every Saturday through the summer and all interested are invited to attend. The club aims to form a five man team with the Washington and Delaplane gun clubs in Virginia.
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Winchester Gun Club
Fit
Washington the 5
Delaplane
Fisher Family Plans Saturday Household Sale in Berryville
Frank I. Hamilton and sons John R. and Robert from Hagerstown Mid stopped over to visit daughter and sister Mrs Katie Fisher on National avenue before heading to Berryville for a Saturday sale of household effects. Master John Fisher will stay to attend a Winchester High versus Hagerstown High game. The piece ends with incomplete text about a production titled Rich Men's Wives.
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John R. and
Robert
Hagerstown
Mid
Katie Fisher
National Avenue
Berryville
John Fisher
Winchester High
Hagerstown High
Joint Stock Land Bank to Be Organized in Potomac Area
A Virginia Maryland and Washington group led by Shirley Caer of Winchester has applied to the Federal Loan Board for a charter to form the Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank. The bank, to be completed by May 10, will capitalize at 250000 with 26000 paid in, serving farmers in Maryland and Virginia under federal farm loan act provisions.
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Soip
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Shirley Caer
Winchester
Federal Loan Board
Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank
North and
South Carolina
Asbury Lever
Farm Loan Board
New Bank
Baltimore
Farm Loan Bank
Federal Land Bank
Children Run Baby Still Found by Brook in Roanoke
Federal agents returning from a raid in Franklin county report a homemade still near a brook used by children. They found a small, crude apparatus and tracks indicating a recent activity, though officers say it was a play thing and note a run occurred. Nearby upstream lay a larger still, from which the mash was likely obtained.
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Roanoke
Prohibition Enforcement
Wrenklin County
Girl Wins Wager With Marathon Dish Washing Feat
Susie Heplock of Cocode near Punxsutawney claims the world record for marathon dishwashing after 31 hours at the Pantell Hotel kitchen. The 22 year old, driven by a bet sparked during a discussion of family plates, completed the feat using old fashioned dishcloth soap and hot water. The hotel manager rewarded her with a two day vacation.
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Associated Press
Punxsutawney
Susie Heplock
Cocode
Here
Susie
Pantell
McKee Has Four Days Off Per Month For Good Conduct
By order of the Corporation Court Henry McKee’s sentence for transporting liquor is reduced by four days each month for good behavior. He serves a year with four days per month shaved off, while in default of a $500 fine and costs he faces an additional three months. authorities have executed against him to recover the fine and costs.
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Corporation Court
Henry McKee
McKee
Handley High Wins Valley Wood Championship Title
Handley High School defeats Harrisonburg by six points to claim the Valley Wood Championship, in a closely fought title game at Winchester. The victory caps a successful season for Handley as top scorer led the offense.
Wreck Kills Five Five Die In Denver and Rio Grande Train Crash
Five persons died and 26 were injured in a wreck of Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No 2 near Woodside Utah. Two engines and eleven cars derailed when the engines overturned and the baggage car and smoking coach crashed into the wreckage. One person is missing. Official advices received here.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Denver
Qande
Woodside
Moe Ana
Civic League Meeting at Handley Library
There will be a meeting of the Civic League at 4 o clock on Friday May 4 at the Handley Library. Address by Mr Schneidenhan on gardening. 1p.
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Vic League
Handley Library
Schneidenhan
Rouss Fire CO
W. BE. Huntsberry
Pres. Co
D. Brown
Secty
Paper Plant and Y.M.C.A Destroyed in Mexican Fire
TAMPICO Mexico May 3 The offices of the Tribune the only American newspaper in Mexico and the Young Men's Christian Association building were burned yesterday. Two people were killed and 10 injured all Mexicans. Loss estimated around 600000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Tampico
Mexico
the Tribune
Young Men's Christians Association
Nathanson Co official to NYC for event attire
Mr 8S J Nathanson of Nathanson Co sails to New York City to purchase commencement dresses and other apparel for the occasion. Also notes a wanted ad for second hand bridles and saddles and a canned corn sale offer. Fire company meeting announced for May 4 and a chicken and eggs wanted notice from Greek Restaurant.
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J. Nathanson
The
Nathanson Co
New York City
Army flyer wrecks plane while dodging Shenandoah River near Port Republic
Lieut. D. F. Stace of the army aviation, en route from Moundsville West Virginia to Washington, lost bearings while seeking a safe landing. He steered toward a yard near J. J. Nicholas in Port Republic, got the craft over the river, but it struck the ground tearing wheels and propeller. The engine displaced. Stace escaped with minor injuries and Washington was notified for recovery and repairs.
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D. F. Stace
Shenandoah River
Port Republic
J. J. Nicholas
Lieut Stace
Lieut. Stace
Moundsville
W. Va
Washington
Ife
Stace
Nicholas
Lieut
Mrs Caroline LaFollette Johnson Dies in Dayton Ohio
Mrs Caroline LaFollette Johnson widow of Lemuel Johnson died in Dayton Ohio. Her remains will be brought to Timber Ridge for burial from the Christian Church on Saturday May at 2 p m.
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M. Mohr Capper
Dayton, O
Caroline LaFollette Johnson
Lemuel Johnson
Timber Ridge
Christian Church
French Cabinet Rejects German Reparations Proposals
Paris May 3 The French cabinet unanimously rejected the new German reparations proposals citing lack of guarantees and insufficiency of the offered sum.
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Associated Press
Paris
Winchester Wins Hard Fought District Baseball Clash
Winchester High School edged Harrisonburg 8 to 6 at their grounds in a rough district league game. Babe Anderson hit a homer over the fence. Patton pitched well despite eleven free passes, and Ruth, Conley, Anderson, and Shomo contributed for Winchester as they rallied with six runs in the seventh to seal the win.
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Winchester High School
Har
Winchester Harrisonburg
Winchester
Babe” Anderson
Ruth
Conley Anderson
Patton
Harrisonburg
Notice to Voters Poll Tax Deadline in Winchester Area
Notice to voters says poll tax must be paid for 1922 1923 by May 65th 1923. States payments for 1920 1921 if already paid. Signed by WM. T. Barr Treasurer City of Winchester and Robert S. Smith Treasurer Frederick County.
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WM. T. Barr
Treas
City of
Winchesters
Robert S. Smith
Frederick County
Packard Chassis Twit Six Refused at Chapman Auto
Winchester Virginia filing notes show a Packard chassis transaction with six items facing refusal at Chapman Auto. Text is fragmented but indicates an auto dealer record involving a Packard chassis and a six unit count.
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Chapman Auto Winchester
Opening Pennsylvan a crude oil prices rise in early market
As of 25 cents a barrel, the principal grades of Pennsylvania crude oil opened higher. A garbled line about women’s choices appears, followed by an unrelated note promoting a film titled See the Men s Wives at The Strand.
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The
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
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