Consolidation of prohibition forces outlined in US article
The report details a new coordinated drive to unify land and sea prohibition efforts with 19 states under a general agent. E C Yellowley will command the first field army directing raids in New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and California as the war on liquor intensifies along the Canadian border and rum row activities rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
E. C. Yellowley
Prohibition
First Field Army
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
California
Dunkirk
N. Y
Canadaway Creek
Detroit
Coast Guard
Seabright
N. J
New York American Today
Norman
Hall
Manhattan
Rum Row
Lincoln C. Anderson
Merchants Plan Lecture Series in Winchester Beginning Monday
Arrangements and a signed contract between the Retail Merchants Credit Association of Winchester and the Retail Merchants Institute of Chicago bring a series of lectures to Winchester starting Monday May 18. Ray Morton Hardy will lecture Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with sessions for employees and for invited merchants and guests. Thursday and Friday Frank Stockdale will lecture to employers and employees.
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Retail Merchants Credit Association of Winchester
Retail Merchants Institute of Chicago
Winchester
Ray Morton Hardy
Frank Stockdale
Mr. Hardy
Mrs Mary Mcllwee Dies After Illness at Hayfield
Mrs Mary Mcllwee wife of Charles A Mcllwee a leading farmer in the western county died at her home near Hayfield after two years illness from cancer She underwent hospital surgery earlier and later declined Funeral is set for Thursday at two with Rev Norman Cooper of the Lutheran Church officiating and burial planned at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are A E Snapp C M Rosenberger J H Rosenberger J T Sherman Robert Stevenson and James Stevenson Surviving are her husband five children two sisters and five brothers She was 51, born near Fawcett Gap and a longtime resident of Winchester area.
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Mary Mcllwee
Charles A. Mcllwee
Hayfield
Mellwee
Norman Cooper
Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron
A. E. Snapp
C. M. Rosenberger
J. H. Rosenberger
J. T. Sherman
Robert Stevenson
James Stevenson
Mcllwee
The
Baptist Church
Melsilwee
Philip Proffit
Martha Anderson
Bridgewater
Norva Preffitt
Winchester
H. D. Preffitt
P. O. Preffitt
Fawcetts Gap
County
American College Rector Is Dead in Rochester
Mon signor Charles O'Hern rector of the American College in Rome died in a Rochester hospital today from complications after influenza two years ago. He was 43 years old.
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Associated Press
Rochester, Minn
Charles O’hern
American College In
Rome
French Move To Relieve Outposts
In Rabat May 13 French troops reported success in provisioning the besieged outposts near Abd-El-Krim's Rif tribes without resistance. The official communique states the movement began last night to aid the surrounded posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rabat
French Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Sale of lots on Main street draws big crowd
Interest runs high as buyers inspect parcels to be sold starting at 1 pm Saturday May 16. Main Street plots south of Frank Patton's lead the lineup with terms of 10 percent at sale, 15 percent within 30 days and balance over three years. Cash discounts and build incentives offered.
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Main St
Frank Patton
Gale
Standard Oil Raises Gasoline Prices Across Territory
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey raised tank wagon prices by one cent a gallon on May 13, pushing New Jersey to 18 cents, Maryland Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina to 19 cents, South Carolina to 19 ½ cents, and Baltimore to 18 cents. Export gasoline also rose by half a cent. The increase matches near the year's high set in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Baltimore
Sleeping Sickness Fatal To Lord Milner
Lord Milner former secretary of war died today in London after illness of sleeping sickness. He had been ill for about three weeks and was a leading figure in British South African affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lord Milner
Census Taking Progresses Well in Winchester
It is believed this afternoon the Winchester census will exceed 10,000 people. In a day and a half to noon, Persell D. Plank and policeman Tom Boyd counted 1,070 persons in the eastern part of town. No difficulty occurred, and the work progressed smoother than expected. officials think the total will top 10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Persell D. Plank
Tom Boyd
Hudson Prices Reduced Coach Delivers For 1375
Hudson prices are reduced with the coach now delivered for 1375 dollars. Five and seven passenger models each see a 100 dollar cut, as Winchester Hudson Co announces the sale figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson CO
Constance Talmadge at Empire in Her Night of Romance
Screen star Constance Talmadge, a favorite of dom era cinema, will present Her Night of Romance at the Empire Tonight and again Saturday. Prices listed 10c 15c 25c.
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Constance Talmadge
Screendom
Empire Toight
Local Boys to Summer Camp at Terra Alta
Lieutenant Colonel T G Russell of Staunton Military Academy plans to visit Winchester this Saturday to enlist local interest in Camp Terra Alta a summer camp for youths age ten to eighteen Several Winchester boys have signed up and parents are urged to consider sending their boys The camp offers counsellors from Staunton Military Academy and Handley High School a booklet detailing camp advantages is available from Colonel Russell via mail or in person
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T. G. Russell
Staunton Military Academy
Winchester
Terra Alta
Russell
Garland M. Hansbrough
M. J. Baptist
R. E. Griffith
Thomas Beardsworth
Staunton Litary Academy
H. §. Lauck
Handley High School
Babies Die On Woman's Farm Homes In New York
Records released by the vital statistics bureau show 44 babies died at two so called baby farms run by Mrs Helen Augusta Geisen Volk in New York since 1918. Geisen Volk is jailed in 36000 bail as investigations probe the institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Helen Augusta Geisen-Volk
Geisen-Volk
Trotzky Elected To the Presidium
Leon Trotzky, recently returned from exile in the Caucasus, was elected a member of the presidium by the federal congress of soviet states in Moscow. He received an ovation from the congress.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Leon Trotzky
Caucasus
Federal Congress of Soviet States
Trotzky
Day in January at White Post Parish Hall
Benefit guild event scheduled Friday May 15 at 8 PM at White Post Parish Hall. Tickets or donations to support parish activities are likely requested. Proceeds go to guild initiatives. Nearby attendees urged to attend for community support.
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White Post Parish Hall
Benefit Guild
Red Ash Coal Price Ad by Likens Valley
Red Ash Coal from Likens Valley offered with reduced price for on track car orders. Fill orders now as price will rise next month. Ad code 5-12-Ip-21 ss 60 SNAPP.
Wealthy Virginia orchard owner shoots self in Washington
Gilbank C. Twigg a 54 year old reputed Leeds Manor fruit farmer from Fauquier county Virginia lies in critical condition in a Washington hospital after a morning suicide attempt with a pistol. He reportedly suffered a nervous breakdown and was under medical care. Detectives noted no reason given for the act and he expressed regret over failing to end his life. His wife Mrs Twigg remains at his side. Surgeons said the bullet lay near the heart. Twigg belonged to the Virginia Historical Society and the Virginia State Horticultural Society.
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Washington
Gilbank C. Twigg
Leeds Manor
Markham
Fauquier County
Washington Hospital
Twigg
Twige
The
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Powder River war film to aid American Legion post
The Empire Theatre will show Powder River tomorrow and Friday to benefit the R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion. Shows at 2:30 pm and 7 and 9 pm with general admission 50 cents on the lower floor and 25 cents in the balcony. school children admitted for 25 cents. No reserved seats. crowds urged to support ex service men. A letter from Handley High School athletic director endorses the film as its best portrayal of World War I ennemies.
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Powder River
Empire Theatre
R. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Legion
Ramey
George B. Roszel
M. G. Ramey
Handley High School
Twigg Family Ties Link Virginia Estates and Montana Wealth
Gilbank C Twigg a Virginia area businessman and son in law of the late William G Conrad a Montana copper king attempted suicide by pistol this morning in Washington He is married to Conrad s eldest daughter Josephine Conrad Their wedding at Montana Hall near White Post Clarke County was a noted society event Twigg has fruit growing interests at Leed s Manor near Marshall Va and is aligned with Virginia Republican politics His sister in law Mrs Reid Riley resides at Montana Hall and breeds racehorses
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Gilbank C. Twigg
Washington
William G. Conrad
Montana
Virginia
Great Falls
Mont
Mr. Twigg
Mr. Conrad
Josephine Conrad
Montana Hall
Conrads
White Post
Clarke County
Riley
Twigg
Leed
Marshall
Twiggs
Winchester
No Increase in Prices Empire Tonight or Saturday
No increase in prices at the Empire night and Saturday showings. Tonight features Tal Madge's big hit and a program including a 6 reel Harry Carey production, Our Gang comedy, two news reels, and Aesop's Fables with orchestra. Also advertised are flowers and garden items by J. Frank Bayliss City.
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Constance
Talmadge
Harry Carey
OUR Gang
Empire
Rummage Sale Highlights S. P. C. A. Cleaning Drive
House cleaning yielded discarded furniture and clothing collected for the S. P. C. A. rummage sale. Proceeds support animal welfare activities.
Byrd Road Building Record Examined In Virginia
G Walter Mapp assails Harry F Byrd on highway policy in Louisa Virginia arguing the senator’s record is misrepresented. He highlights the 1922 referendum on bond funding and current pay as you go financing, urging the legislature to provide 12 million yearly for roads. He notes 37 percent of four year funding borrowed under the Robertson act and calls for highway department reform.
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Louisa
G. Walter Mapp
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Winchester
Byrd
General Assembly
Mapp
Virginia Good Roads Association
Shirley
Highway Department
Young People’s Convention Opens in Virginia Valley
The Virginia Valley Central Conference opens its Young People’s Convention at the First Christian Church with an 8 o’clock session. The program includes devotions, songs, and prayers, a welcome address by Rev. J. F. Morgan, responses, and talks by Rev. Dr F. T. McFaden and Rev. R. P. Crumler. Thursday features department reports and speakers from Elon College and Norfolk.
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Young People’s Convention
Virginia Valley Central Conference
First Christian Church
J. F. Morgan
R. P. Crumler
F. T. McFaden
L. EB. Smith
Norfolk
Charles D. Johnston
Elon College
N. C
Walters
Lucy Eldredge
Dayton
Ohio
Smith
W. T. Walters
Richmond
Dr. Smith
Dr.mith
DeHaven Dies After Long Illness in County
V T DeHaven dies in county after farm work halted by ill health. Survived by widow Emma, son Arthur of May W Va, daughters Mamie Carper Pearl Shrader and Georgia DeHaven. Brothers Reuben and Romanus, five sisters and three half sisters. Services at Chestnut Grove Church. Interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Jonathan
Julia A. DeHaven
Emma DeHaven
Arthur
May
W. Va
Mamie Carper
Pearl Shrader
Hagerstown
Georgia DeHaven
Reuben
Gainesboro
Romanus DeHaven
Winchester
Thomas Adams
Edward Mason
James Lamp
Albert Whitacre
Adam Bohrer
Martinsburg
Edith Strother
Elsie Bowers
Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Church
H. W. Lindamood
Howard DeHaven
Walter Light
Walter DeHaven
Charles Emory
Dean Rogers
Edward Brown
Robed Figures In Field Attract Much Attention
Travelers along Berryville Pike observed several hooded white figures in a meadow east of Abram's Creek bridge near the pike. More than six robed individuals moved with lights while cars lined the road. No ritual appeared in progress then, but a ceremony was later reported to have taken place at the site.
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Berryville Pike
Ku Klux Klan
Abram’s Creek Bridge
Valley hotels director guests at Shenandoah meeting
Noted Gen Leslie Kincaid and Col Walter Bell headlined a Shenandoah Valley Hotels and Inn Association gathering at Maxime Ducharme’s Jack Hotel. Attendees praised valley tourism potential, good roads, and historic markings while sharing plans to boost regional hospitality and attract travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Kincaid
American Hotels
Ceation
George Wington Hotel
Walter Bell
Department of Sign and Equipment
Shenandoah Valley Hand Inn Association
Maxime Ducharme
Jack
General Kincaid
T George Washington Hotel
Bonifaces Valley
J. Leslie Kincaid
New
Walter K. Bell
Geary
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Caverns
Middletown
Franck
Elder
Berryville
Makes
Pna Ae
Ancey
Ens City
Jay
Pulliam
Ville
Cookus
el F
Norton
Po Meo
Durham
N. Cy
Bagety
Ively
Throndaks
United States
Kincaid
New York
New Engeland
United and American
Virginia
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New. York
Washington Hotel
American College
Hudson Prices
Connie Talmadge
Reece
Gilbank
G. B. Roszel
Flanders
W. G. Conrad
J. Frank Bayliss
Resolution
Bonds
Young People's Convention
V. T. DeHaven
Hotels Guest
Valley Today
American Corporation
Shenandoah Valley
Bonifaces
H.F. Byrd
Mrs. Ducharme
Kinecaid
Ous
Gettysburg
France
Xinsate
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