Noted college chiefs to attend Virginia centennial events
Centennial events at the University of Virginia from May 31 to June 3 will draw delegates from nine foreign countries and thirty three states, including 52 college presidents and 83 doctors. Notables from Harvard Yale Cornell and others will attend as delegates or guests. The program features a Rotunda enrollment, a pageant titled The Shadow of the Builder, a Montecello pilgrimage, and a June 3 degree conferral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Cornell
A. Lawrence Lowell
John Grier Hibben
Anson Phelps Stokes
Albert William Smith
James
Rowland Angell
Carnegie Foundation
Frank J. Goodnow
John Hopkins
Henry van Dyke
John H. Finley
New York State
Bo Gould
Churman
Virginia
England
France
Chile
Spain
Switzerland
Norway
China
Scotland
Canada
Oxford
Cambridge
Central University of Spain
Madrid
Royal Society of London
University of Brussels
University of Geneva
Manchester
Shanghai
Toronto
Alderman
Commonwealth
McIntire
Montecello
Wanted to Rent Five Room House or Apartment
Help wanted ad note seeks rental for a five room unit or larger. Contact number 1097 appears with a garbled date line and stray letters.
Family Reunion at Mr Carper's in Grimes County
A reunion of the Joshua Carper family near Grimes, Iowa, was held last Sunday to celebrate the family gathering and the birthday of son John Carper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John T Noonan Mr and Mrs Fauver Mr and Mrs Ernest Carper Mr George Carper and Mr Grover Carper with their families.
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Joshua Carper
Grimes
John Carper
Avid
John T. Noonan
Fauver
Ernnest Carper
George Carper
Grover Carper
Tractor Control Disc Harrow Wins in Frederick Clarke Tests
In Frederick and Clarke counties the Tractor Control Disc Harrow won on points for rider to ball bearings day and furrow evenness with center ridge cut. The firm Winchester Orchard Supply Co reports two carloads delivered to local tractor owners. Ip It Wanted– A schoolboy to run errands after school between 6 and 10 p.m. The People Drug Co. Ip.
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Frederick
Clarke
Winchester Orchard Sup, CO
Market St
Settlement of Marine Strike Not Near
May 4 reports show little progress toward settling the ship wage dispute after a meeting in Washington among Secretaries Davis and Hoover, Shipping Board officials, and shipowners. Davis plans further talks with union spokesmen as the Shipping Board seeks a 15 percent wage cut. Baltimore district attorney says no criminal action yet but may seek an injunction to restrain strike activity if needed. An inter-allied delegation may request restraining orders. In Upper Silesia, the insurgent movement spread from Beubhen to Pless and Kattowitz as French troops retook control after clashes with German forces.
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Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Hoover
Shipping Board
Steamship Owners
Union
Benson
Baltimore
United States
Carman
United of the Inter-Allied
Warsaw
Upper Silesia
Beubhen
Pless
Rybnick
Silesian
Organiza
Kattowitz
Council Fails to Gather Quorum for Regular Meeting
The Common Council failed to hold its regular meeting last night due to lack of a quorum. Seven members attended. one more was needed. Vice-President Baker and six others were present, with informal discussions held until about 9. President Glaize was away on business and may call another meeting upon his return. A Sarah Zane Fire Company delegation spoke about buying new fire apparatus, and a fire hose agent was ready to address the council.
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Common Council
Glaize
W. A. Baker
John W. Rosenberger
Charles R. Anderson
W.A. Sale
J. H. Henry
E.M. Knight
Hunter B. Grimm
Mr. Baker
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Moros Routed in Sulu Engagement Near Taglibi
Nine Moros led by Maharajah Untong were killed by Philippine constabulary near Taglibi on Sulu after killing Lieut Velasquez and three troopers. The Moros seized weapons but were overrun and pursued by dispersed forces.
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Associated Press
Manila
P. I
Philippine Constabulary
Taglibi
Sulu
Constabulary
D. Velasquez
Women May Pay Poll Taxes to Register in August Primary
Danville Virginia readers learn that Attorney General Saunders agrees a woman may pay her poll tax on August 1 or even on primary day to register and vote in the August primary. Officials previously expected May 7 payment. a test case may follow if registrars refuse registration.
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Danville
Commonwealth
John W. Carter, Jr
John” R. Saunders
Pulaski County
R. Saunders
George J. Geoghegan
the Revenue
Joseph B. Anderson
Neval
Corporation Court
Sinn Feiners Attack Police in Scotland
A Sinn Fein group opened fire in Glasgow as officers escorting a prison van were attacked. Inspector Johnstone died instantly and a detective was wounded. the assailant escaped.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Sinn Fein
Scotland
Sinn Feiner
Johnstone
Wardensville Tour Rate Set At 1.50 For May Barbecue
The Winchester and Western Railway announces a 1.50 round trip special from Winchester to Wardensville W Va for next Tuesday May 10 to mark the road opening with a free barbecue. An excursion train will depart 9 AM from the Baltimore and Ohio station and return the same evening.
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Winchester and Western Railroad
Winchester
Wardensville
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Star
Clean-Up Week Promotes Town Health and Morale
A public notice highlights Clean-Up Week’s impact on appearances and health. It argues cleaner streets raise self-respect, deter littering, and improve the town’s image, urging continued community effort and better habits.
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Handley
Winchester
The Circus Comes to Town at Empire Theatre
Mary Miles Minter stars in The Little Clown as Cameron Coffey the famed diver who survived a skull fracture at age five. The program also features a Dixie Night showcase with a Southern themed film, promising two new popular pictures for families.
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Mary
Miles Minter
Empire Theater
America
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Sporting Eiltors
Cameron
Coffey
Dixie
South
Icon
Boy Admits Stolen Tires From West Water Street Car
Chief Doran announced two new automobile tires stolen from a car on West Water street have been recovered. A boy, already in police court, admitted taking the tires, which were unused with wrapping paper still on them.
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West Water Street
Doran
Suspicion at the Auditorium Tonight
Dr Allen Forrest grows suspicious of his young wife and violin instructor in a dramatic screening of Suspicion at the Auditorium with ca ee Brew, a dandy comedy.
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Allen Forrest
U Tell M at Empire Theatre May 18
The American Legion show U Tell M opens at the Empire Theatre at 9 am May 18. Tickets sell fast with many preferred seats still available. The production features Mary Stuart Susan Reid Williams Donald McFadden Thomas Burley Om Swanson and others in a large chorus with elaborate scenery and costumes.
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Thale
American Legion
Empire Theatre
A. M. Baker
Pony Ballet
Mary Stuart
Susan Reid Williams
Donald McFadden
McFadden
Thomas F. Burley
The
Chamber of Charry
Om ‘Swanson
U Tell ‘M
Swanson
Robert M. Glass
Nelson Page
Buttercup
A.M. Baker
Stillman Opens Secret Hearing In Divorce Case
New York May 4 James A Stillman former National City Bank president begins a series of secret hearings for his divorce from Mrs Anne Urquhart Stillman. The referee will hear evidence over at least three days with witnesses planned including French Canadians from Three Rivers Quebec. Stillman plans to prove his wife is mother of a male child by their former Indian servant and guide Fred Beauvaux with further misconduct charges anticipated against Mrs Stillman.
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New York
James A. Stillman
National City Bank
Anne Urquhart Stillman
Three Rivers
Quebec
Stillman
Wanted Carload of Calves at Market Price
Wanted carload of calves Friday morning May 6 at B and O stockyards. Pay market price. Contact G. C. Ritter. Also want a first class mechanic apply to Herbert Schutte and a boy to carry Stars at the office.
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Herbert Schutte
Arkansans threaten big revolt over road taxes
In Craighead county Arkansas taxpayers seized control of a road improvement project threatening violence to forces of the district. They forced the commissioners to resign at gunpoint after plans to spend sixty dollars per mile in land valued five to ten dollars an acre. A Lake City Chancery Court suit sought to enjoin the action as the mob drew guns during resignations. Alexander Mac Donald, cousin of Senator Caraway, led the protest and was fined for contempt, later pardoned by a governor’s proclamation.
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New York Times
Arkansas
Virginia
Little Rock
Ark
Craighead County
Arkannsas
Kow Yak Times
Lake City
Ers
Header
Alexander MacDonald
United States
Caraway
MacDonald
Seed Corn Advertisement from Winchester Seed Co
Pure breed seed corn advertised by Winchester Seed Co. claims high germination and quality. Endorsed as 20-1p-101 variety.
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Winchester Seed Co
East Lynne Classic Shows This Week In Winchester
Movie fans are promised the eight reel modernized film East Lynne shown tomorrow and Friday in Winchester. The production is billed as superior to the book and stage version and the best picture in months with top ticket prices.
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East Lynne
Big City
Rouss Fire Company Holds Regular Meeting Notice
Rouss Fire Company calls a regular meeting on Friday May 6 at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend as important business will be discussed. Signed by C Douglas Brown secretary.
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C. Douglas Brown
Red Cross Meeting Plans Garment Distribution
Handley Library hosts Friday at 5 o'clock a Red Cross meeting to cut out and prepare children’s garments. Winchester Chapter targets 400 garments for needy near east children.
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RED Cross
Handley Library
Winchester
Taxpayers Notice on Poll Tax for 1920 1918 1919
Voters must pay the poll tax for 1920 before May 7 1921 and for 1918 1919 if unpaid. Signed by Frederick County treasurer Robert Shannard Smith and Winchester city treasurer William T. Barr.
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Shannard
Robert
Printing crafts seek 44 hour week amid wage scales
In Chicago May 4 the arbitration board set a 46.66 to 47.65 dollar weekly scale for major printing trades. Printers in Indianapolis and Baltimore report ongoing strikes to enforce a 44 hour week, with unions claiming thousands of members involved and early indicators showing varied participation across cities.
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Chicago
Bitration Board
G. Cantrell
Franklin
FB Typothetae
Indianapolis
Ind
Basia
W. Hays
International Union
Baltimore
Ing
Haley
Pathetac
Renew Clashes in Holy Land Deepen Jerusalem Turmoil
The Associated Press reports ongoing riots in Jaffa after widespread clashes between Muslims and Jews. Martial law has been imposed, more troops arrive, a British warship heads to Jaffa, and casualties rise to about 40 killed and over 200 wounded.
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Associated London
Dewist Graph Agency
Jerusalem Disputes Today
Jaffa
Express Company Plans Wage Revision Effective June First
The Railway Express Company announced to its 80 000 employees a wage revision effective June 1. It also announced changes in rules hours of service and war conditions to take effect July 1.
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Associated Press
New York
Can Railway Express
Naval Holiday Project Reopened Acknowledges Hearments
Washington reports the naval holiday project being reopened as talks forecast on arms proposals continue. Idaho Republicans push to authorize President to invite Britain and Japan to a disarmament conference. Also advertised: 15 coopers needed for barrel making by Amory & Co. at 8th Bank Building, with good board and living conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pythe
Sere Ite Tan Re
Amory & Co
N. Bank
Sapett
For Sale Typewriter and Greek Restaurant Listing
For sale a new typewriter and a Greek restaurant turnkey listing. Strayed notice reports a young dark gray mare missing from the sender's place. Contacts include four information lines with coded directions and a weathered postal tag.
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Typewriter
New
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G. C. Ritter
Arkansans
FBI
Rouss Fire Company
Board of
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Express Company
Naval Holiday Project
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