Byrd Attacks Mapp in Virginia Campaign Speech
In Winchester Lan caster Na Maysy yp Harry F Byrd criticizes Senator Mapp over his legislative record. Byrd cites Mapp votes on public utilities and fee systems, arguing Mapp supported creating new departments while claiming there are too many. He recalls 1914 heat light power water and telephone regulation and 1920 fee increases.
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Harry F. Byrd
Mapp
Senate
Richmond
Virginia
Byrd
State Corporation Commission
Senate Journal
Corporation Commission
Supreme Court of Appeals
Virginia Bey. & Power Co
General Assembly
Trek
Merchants Report Surge of Interest in Hardy Lectures at Hotel
A George Washington Hotel lecture series by Ray Morton Hardy draws strong merchant and clerical interest. Attendance rivalries arise among stores as departments see equal footing. plans shift to include employee attendance at all evening sessions.
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George Washington Hotel
Ray Morton Hardy
Hardy
Ene Ad Anderson
Freng
Peter
Margaret
Inetscaper
Winchester Gas ‘Company
Winchester Steam Laundry
Templars Going To Conclave In Large Numbers
Winchester Commandery Knights Templar head a Citizens Band parade in Martinsburg for the West Virginia Grand Conclave. Between 50 and 600 uniformed knights march with a 1 to 6 car convoy, 1 to 8 bands expected, with dignitaries from Virginia Maryland and Baltimore. Public decorations, receptions, and a 3 pm parade time mark the event.
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Templars
Conclave
Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Citizens’ Band
Grand Commandery of
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Winchester Knights
Winchester
C. Vernon Eddy
Virginia
A. M. Baker
F. T. McFaden
Richmond
Maryland
United States
Warren S. Seipp
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
Captain Norris of B&O Dead Summaries of Long Tenure
Captain Benjamin Franklin Norris, a veteran Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee, died at his Cumberland home aged about 75 after a gradual decline. Survived by son John W. Norris of Brunswick, a daughter, and three grandchildren, Norris spent roughly 53 years in rail service, mainly on the Shenandoah division, rising from water boy to passenger train conductor. An unknown admirer praised his 48 years of service and dedication to duty.
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Benjamin Franklin Norris
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Thraw
Robert A. Gompton
Browning Street
Cumberland Md
Compton
George Forney
East Chfford Street
Sara Forney
Cumberland
Winchester
Frederick County
Norris
Wick
Sandy Hook
Freight Department
Shenandoah
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Lexington
Baltimore and Ohio
Magazine
Frank Norris
Shenandoah Division
Public Concern Over Klansmen in Winchester
Nina Glyn Anderson calls for a city investigation after a Star report claimed sixteen Klansmen from Winchester violated local ordinances by masking in public. She urges detention, fines, public trials, and publication of names to enforce order and Sabbath observance.
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Winchester
Star
Connell
The
Mayne
Trig Pnd
Nina Glyn Anderson
Lost on East Piccadilly St Bank book and checkbook
A lost item notice from The Star seeks return of a bank book and checkbook lost on East Piccadilly Street. The notice is filed under Mrs. Alson at 8S Hott and asks the finder to return the items to The Star.
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East Piccadilly St
the Star
Alson
Sheep and More Sheep for Sale in Smith, West Virginia
Sixty head of large sheep not bred and 60 lambs averaging 35 pounds offered for sale. Located in Smith, West Virginia.
Australians to form film group with 130 theatres
Melbourne May 19. Merger of Australian and New Zealand motion picture interests announced. The organization capitalized at 3,000,000 pounds will control 130 theatres and will produce as well as import pictures.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
Communion Services Set for Ascension Day at Christ Church
The rector Rev. Robert B. Nelson announced that Communion will be held Thursday at 11 o'clock in Christ Episcopal Church to mark the Feast of the Ascension.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Attorney Barton Administrator named for Anna R Smith estate
Attorney R T Barton today qualified as administrator of the estate of Anna R Smith who died in Wyoming in 1921. He gave bond for 15000 dollars.
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R. T. Barton
Anna R. Smith
Wyoming
Seven room brick residence to be sold May 30
The seven room brick residence of Mrs. Emma B. Nalls at No. 118 South Market Street will be sold at auction Saturday May 30. This is described as one of the most desirable homes in the city. See sale bills.
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Emma B. Nalls
South Market Street
W C T U Meeting Reports Membership Week At Handley Library
Full reports on Membership Week will be presented at the W C T U meeting to be held at Handley Library on Thursday May 21 at 3 o'clock. Attendees are invited to see who attains the highest marks on all points.
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Handley Library
Washingtons historic office grounds face vandal fight
The George Washington Office Board trustees plan to ask Mayor Ward for relief from vandalism and misuse at Braddock and Cork streets. Crowds of youths use the grounds as a playground, while at night couples park and drunks gather unseen. A city ordinance on entrance, conduct, and hours may follow, with fines for violations. The site houses the Washington cannon, Braddock cannon, and a museum and Confederate veterans headquarters, drawing many visitors amid neglect.
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George Washington Office Board
Washington
Braddock and
Cork Streets
Ward
Robert M. Ward
W. P. McGuire
Vernon Eddy
Kate Glass Greene
Lucy F. Kurtz
Braddock
George Washington
Winchester
Turner Aghby
Confederate Veterans
Lnca
Much Jewelry Is Found In Accused Man's Apartments
Kirby E. Dellinger a 26 year old resident of 627 Morris Street northeast Washington was arrested here while pawning watches at a local pawn shop detectives say he confessed to systematically robbing the United States mail in the Washington transfer department at Union Station where he worked for the postal service. After his arrest authorities reported postal detectives recovered about $2000 worth of jewelry from his apartments.
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Baltimore
Kirby E. Dellinger
Morris Street
Norteast
Washington
White
United States
Union Station
Postal Service
Dellinger
Women’s Club Delegates Attend Virginia Convention
Mrs. Martin Wirecarver president of the Women’s Civic League and Mrs. M. M. Lynch delegate left for Richmond Virginia to attend the 18th annual Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs convention. Fifth district clubs host sessions at the Women’s Clubhouse 211 East Franklin Street and a governor’s mansion reception is planned tonight.
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Martin Wirecarver
Women's Civic League
M. M. Lynch
League
Richmond
Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Clvb
East
Franklin Street
Board of Governors
Wisecarver
Lynch
Governor's Mansion
Seventh Grade Exams Schedule Across County Schools
The Uniform Seventh Grade Examinations will be held May 25 26 and 27 at Boyes Berryville High Schools Clarke county Middletown Stephens City High Schools the Miller School Winchester Gore Cross Junction White Hall Frederick county. Examinations start promptly at nine o'clock. Leslie D. Kline Division Supt of Schools.
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Boyes
Berryville
Clarke County
Middletown
Stephens City
Miller School
Winchester
Gore, Cross Junction
White Hall
Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Division
Supt. of
Hudson Prices Reduced Coach Delivers for 1375
Hudson prices reduced on two Hudson coach models now available with five and seven passenger configurations. Both trims cut by 100 dollars, Winchester Hudson Co announces in an April notice.
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Winchester Hudson CO
Teachers Examinations to be Held in Berryville and Winchester
State teachers examinations scheduled at the Berryville and Winchester court houses on May 29 and 30 starting at 9 A M. Reading Course renewal tests set for the morning of May 30. For details consult the Virginia Journal of Education January and April issues. Division Superintendent of Schools.
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Court House
Berryville
Winchester
Virginia Journal of Education
Leslie D. Kline
Division
Supt. of Schools
Miss Snider Marries Robertson in Virginia Ceremony
Announcement states Miss Katharine Snider daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Snider married James E Robertson of Medina New York. The ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon in Maurertown Shenandoah County Virginia conducted by Rev B Shaver. The couple will reside in Winchester after a brief visit to Canada. Robertson is a representative for J and H Goodwin Ltd in Winchester.
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Katharine Snider
William Snider
James E. Robertson
Medina
N.Y
J. and H. Goodwin, Ltd
Maurertown
Shenandoah County
B. Shaver
War of the Brethren
Robertson
Snider
Henry Mer
Winchester
N. Y
Canada
Apple
J. and
H. Goodwin
Higher Oil Prices Stir Buyers Across Markets
Oil futures spiked on reports of rising crude costs, with buyers renewing calls and speculation about sharper price increases for key grades. The market, described as largely a specialty affair, showed renewed activity as traders anticipated higher Pennsylvania crude values amid a firmer tone.
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Associated Press
New York
Morsing
Niga
Pennsylvania
Ney
Munitions Parley Drops Ship Search Amendment
Geneva May 10 The United States led by Theodore Burton opposed a plan to seize ships suspected of carrying munitions under a proposed convention. The American delegation objected to indiscriminate searches and potential misunderstandings. The conference voted to delete the amendment.
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Geneva
Sy i Poa Mor
Theodore A. Burton
United States
Extra Dividend Voted By A. C. L. Directors
Atlantic Coast Line directors voted an extra cash dividend of one percent on common stock at the May session. The usual cash dividend of one percent was also declared.
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Richmond
Atlantic Coast Line
Raihway
Seasion
Funeral Services For Late J William Haymaker
Funeral services for the late J William Haymaker son of the late Mr and Mrs George W Haymaker were held yesterday afternoon at the home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Percy D Miller on South Market street. The Rev Boyd V Switzer of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South conducted the service attended by lifelong friends and a delegation from the Charley Rouss Fire Company of which he was a member. Interment was in the family lot in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Walter Barnett John Barnett Carson Haymaker Edward Wilwig James Rosenberger and William Perry. Floral pieces were placed on the grave by friends.
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William Haymaker
George W. Haymaker
Inlaw
Percy D. Miller
South Market Street
Boyd V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Lot
Mount Hebron
Cemtery
Walter
John Barnett
Carson ‘Haytmaker
Edward Wilwig
James Rosenberger
William Perry
Mrs. Barton Visits City From Bartonville
Mrs. Joseph Barton of Bartonville is in the city today visiting friends and seeing local sights.
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Joseph Barton
Bartonville
Rummage Sale Offered by 8 P C A for Cleaning
A notice invites readers to bring and donate discarded furniture and clothing to the 8 P C A rummage sale as part of a house cleaning effort. Proceeds support charitable work and local aid programs. Event details and exact location unspecified in the fragment.
Bursting Light Bulbs Trigger Subway Panic Emergency Doors Shut
A New York subway rush in May reports a blow fuse and exploding bulbs that sparked a panic as crowds tried to exit a Grand Central Terminal bound east side train. Guards kept emergency doors closed while passengers, many injured, were treated at nearby hotels and hospitals.
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Grand Central Terminal Station
Ub Agaist
Bhg
Dodks
Rhce
Punge
Hearby Hotel
Vanderbilt
Weeks Mot Undergo Operation Now
Washington May 19 Fears at an operation for Secretary of War Weeks due to gall bladder complications reportedly eased as medical treatment was successful. He rested comfortably last night and was discharged from pain, though he attended to personal correspondence today.
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Washington
Parka
Court Refuses Motion Sought By Coal Miners
Federal Judge William E. Baker overruled a motion by United Mine Workers of America counsel to dismiss an application by West Virginia Prishard Coal Company for a new injunction restraining union activities in the coal district. The company had sought to block miners from joining the union following prior injunctions. the court had previously modified the 1913 and 1923 injunctions to allow peaceful union activities.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
William EB. Baker
United Mine Workers of America Today
West Virginia-Prishard Coal Company For & New
Circuit Court of Appeals
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