Mitchell County Tornado Devastation Drives Thousands Homeless
The Mitchell County Texas tornado killed 21 and left about 3,000 people homeless with property losses estimated near 600,000 dollars. Hot Springs Arkansas faced widespread damage with fires and floods, while reports from Muskogee Oklahoma and Memphis Tennessee tracked fatalities and cascading outages amid the broader disaster.
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Mitchell County
Texas
Arkansas Democrat
Muskogesr
Okla
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Muskogee Times
Marquette
Democrat
Colorado
Character Records At Ripon College Limit Attendance
Ripon college in Wisconsin plans to cap enrollment at 500 guided by a new character record. President Silas Evans says the record will supplement the scholastic transcript and reflect habits loyalty industry honesty initiative and campus citizenship.
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Wisconsin College
Ripon, Wisc
Ripon College
Silas Evans
Deys Plan A Clean Up of Whole State
Richmond Va May 16 clergy men at a prohibition enforcement conference urged a Richmond centered clean up campaign as a state teaching example. Law officers foresaw limited impact and favored striking at country supply sources. Federal prohibition director R A Fulwhler warned opponents grow more active against the eighteenth amendment.
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Richmond
Broad Street Methodist Church
R. A. Fulwhler
Prohibition
Virginia
Narrow escape as buggy overturns near Conway crossing
Mokie Ailstock and Abe Jasper, well known Black men, escaped injury when their buggy overturned near the railroad at Conway's crossing on East Cork street. The horse bolted onto the tracks just as an eastbound passenger train whistled to stop. The train was halted, the horse removed, and the buggy badly damaged with no injuries to the men.
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Mokie Ailstock
Abe Jasper
Conway's Crossing
East Cork Street
Riding Academy Opened by G Fred Yeakley in Amherst Street
G Fred Yeakley started a riding academy at Mack Noon’s livery on Amherst street promising a new town attraction. He has secured several pupils and bought fine riding horses and equipment to teach beginners and provide mounts for experienced riders. Yeakley is a renowned local horseman and will share his experience.
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G. Fred Yeakley
Ib. Mack Noonan
Amherst Street
Qnce
Yeakley
Washingtonians Wed in Capital City Marriage License Issued
A marriage license was issued to Lycurgus H. Orndorff and Flor ence L. Smith, both of Washington D C. The groom, native of Frederick County, is a street car conductor and son of B F Orndorff. The bride, formerly a widow, is from St Lawrence N Y but has resided in the Capitol City.
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Corporation Clerk’s
Lycurgus H. Orndorff
Florence L. Smith
Washington, D. C
Fredrick County
Washington
B. F. Orndorff
St. Lawrence
Capitol City
Shenandoah Caverns Draw Hundreds of Winchester Visitors
Hunter B. Chapman and William B. Allen visited Winchester today. The Shenandoah Caverns on the valley turnpike between Mount Jackson and New Market attract hundreds as they are marketed as Partyland in a Wonderland, drawing many local tourists.
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Hunter B. Chapman
Winchester
Shenandoah Caverns
Valley Turnpike
Mount Jackson
New Market
William B. Allen
Th Caverns
Normal Graduates Wanted for Travel Positions
Advertisement seeks men and women free to travel for summer teaching work. Mentions unlimited possibilities and that teachers are employed during the summer. Source appears as a small classified notice.
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Ww. H
Care Star
Public sale of Mrs Victoria Peery estate at Fawcett Gap VA
Auction of household effects of late Mrs Victoria Peery on Thursday May 17 at 2 pm includes antique furniture corner cupboard walnut bureau chairs and more. Real estate of 22 acres limestone land 2 acres bearing orchard dwelling house and spring offered at cash terms. Administrator EF J Snapp conducts sale at the listed location.
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Victoria Peery
Fawcett Gap
Peery
Virginia
J. Snapp
Dance Expose by Mrs Baker Commended by Hopewell Meeting
Hopewell Friends praise Mrs W As Baker for a recent Star article exposing a demoralizing dance scene at Springs. The letter urges parents to guard youth and uphold polite society while thanking the editor for wide circulation. Signed on behalf of Hopewell Meeting S T Pidgrom Wadesville Va May 14 1923.
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Hopewell
Hopewell Meeting
Firemen to Demonstrate New Seagrave Truck in Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company plans shipment of a Seagrave service truck on May 20 with a June 1 arrival for a public demonstration on June 6. A reception on June 4 will invite citizens to inspect the apparatus and enjoy refreshments and music by the Original Virginia Syncopaters Orchestra.
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Seagrave
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Virginia Syncopaters
Stonewall Cemetery
City Hall
Charley Reuss
Apartment For Rent In Central Location
Modernly equipped apartment for rent located centrally. Contact Robt. Brill at Brill and Ritter’s for details.
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Robt. Brill
Brill and
Ritter’s
Farmers to hear Dabney Harrison at Gainesboro school
Mr. Dabney Harrison of Boyce Virginia will speak to Gainesboro area farmers about the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union. The meeting is set for Thursday evening May 17 at the Gainesboro schoolhouse.
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Dabney Harrison
Boyce, Va
Gainesboro
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
Again Tonight 7 30 Comical Country Cousins
Public entertainment listing announces a 7 30 show of Comical Country Cousins in the Bible Class Room with a silver offering noted. The fragment mentions a single performance and door detail.
For Sale Cheap and Help Wanted at Hotel Hamila
For sale cheap self feeder and kitchen range at 311% S Kent St. WANTED two good white women for chambermaid position at Hotel Hamila. Salary seven dollars per week plus room and meals. Apply in person.
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S. Kent St
Hotel Hamila
Rat shampooing spectacle after long chase by cat
A rat in a stable lot stood on its hind legs and washed its face with its fore paws after a cat chased it until the cat left. On recovering, the rodent sat upright and performed a vigorous self cleansing, drawing comments for its dexterous grooming.
Four Directors Named for Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Marion Orndorff announces the election of William E. Cooper H. D. Fuller Nelson Page and C. P. McVicar to the Winchester Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the coming year. The annual vote includes member ballots and mailed lists. The 1923 board will also include H. B. McCormac H. C. DeGrange C. E. Koontz H. R. Bryarly W. E. Cooper H. D. Fuller Nelson Page C. P. McVicar and Mrs. R. T. Barton representing the Civic League.
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Marion Orndorff
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
William E. Cooper
H. D. Fuller
Nelson Page
C. P. McVicar
Dirts
H. B. McCormac
H. C. DeGrange
C. E. Koontz
H. R. Bryarly
W. E. Cooper
C. i P. McVicar
Mrs. R. T. Barton
The
Civic League
Do You Believe Most Women Bad A London tale at the Empire
Boy Leyton rejects a stereotype as his beloved in Limehouse faces threats to his family. The review promises sea fights and thrills in a starry London story, with Adam and Eve on the bill and a daily comedy feature.
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Leyton
Dick Barthelmess
London
Limehouse
The
Empire
Adam and
Eva
Marion Davies
T. Roy Barnes
Public Auction of Household Effects for Mrs Gore Sr
Household effects of the late Mrs. William P. Gore Sr. to be sold at 307 National Ave on Thursday May 17 at 10 a.m. Terms cash. Brumback Auctioneer Company I.
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William P. Gore
National Ave
M. Sharp
Brumback
Cars for Hire at Mid City Garage
Seven passenger cars available for hire at Mid City Garage. Call Goss for details on rates and availability.
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Call Goss
Mid City Garage
Fatally Crushed at Strasburg Quarry
The funeral of Peter Baltimore, a contracted worker at Standard Ltd Ame and Stone in Strasburg Virginia, was held in Front Royal. Baltimore died from a rock fall while removing dirt at the quarry, Inspector reports show no prior loose rock. He had nine years of service and leaves a widow and six children, eldest age twelve.
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Peter Baltimore
Standard Ltd Ame
Stone Company
Strasburg
Front Royal
Baltimore
Students Aid Campaign for Better Town
High School boys aid the Chamber of Commerce by distributing window posters and ads. Merchants offer five percent discounts on paints and brushes as part of the Clean In Campaign. A yard and alley inspection reveals fire hazards from old cans and debris. The Women’s Civic League proposes a weekly schedule with Front Yard Day Weed Day Paint Day Back Yard Day and Vacant Lot Day activities.
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Chamber of Commercce
Women's Civic League
Winchester
Front Yard
Chinese Soldiers Battle West of Tien Tsin Reported
AP dispatches describe a hot battle between Chinese troops and Tangshan forces about 50 miles west of the Peking Mukden railway. Bandits threaten captives if concessions are not met, while authorities report steps to guard government railways and protect civilians amid unrest.
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Tien Tsin
Associated Press
Amer
Tangshan
Peking-Mukden
Washington
Hankow
Peking m
Lincheng
Shanghai
Shantung
Wather — Kiam Lenfers
Peking
Leafers
Brown dress goods package found at store reward
A package containing brown dress goods and notions was recovered with a reward left at Moling and Seal's Store. The note references a date code 16-16-21.
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Moling & Seal’s
Fury at the Empire Theatre Aboard Ship
Tyrone Power stars as Dog Leyton in a melodramatic thrill ride about murder betrayal and sworn vengeance. Dorothy Gish plays Limehouse’s pure girl as the tale unfolds with power and daring on screen.
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Richard Barthelmess
Empire Theater
Dorothy Gish
Limehouse
London
Tyrone Power
Wanted Good Typewriter at A Star Office
Goodyear and Fiske seek a good typewriter in working condition for immediate purchase at A Star Office. Offer 20x2 percent and a $10 specification reference.
Tuleyries Farm Pure Bred Bull Calf for Sale
Tuleyries Farm offers a pure bred bull calf for sale and rents out good bluegrass seed or hay. Apply by phone to Boyce.
Democratic Women's Club Meeting at Midates
A Democratic Women's club gathering is planned for Midates. The event invites members to discuss local issues and community concerns with a focus on civic engagement.
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Democratic Women's Club Midates
New Coney Island Opens With Open Beach and Boardwalk
New Coney Island welcomes visitors for a formal opening as gates and ticket windows vanish. A two mile open beach and a wide boardwalk showcase a revamped resort with a four day festival featuring Mayor Hylan and civic leaders. Officials aim for a higher class patronage and stricter rules along the boardwalk.
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Associated Press
New York
Coney Island
Coffiey
Atlantic City
Brooklyn
Smith
Hylan
Kent Hiegelmann
Kings
eCity
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