Governor Morgan declares martial law in Mingo county
Governor Morgan issued a proclamation declaring martial law in Mingo county amid a long running lockout strike in the coal mines. He cited armed groups, disruption of trains, and ongoing insurrection and riot, with civil courts to remain active while military forces enforce the order. Rifles were distributed to state policemen in Williamson as part of the enforcement effort.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Morgan
Mingo County
Mingo Field
Ando
iMing
United States
West Virginia
West ‘Virginia
Msking
Thomas B. Davis
Williamson
Tug River Valley
Brockus
Court House
Kentucky
Brockie Ands
mUa
dLenny
United Mine Workers
Pike County
Dice of Destiny Shakes ’Em Up at the Empire
The Empire presents Dice of Destiny a tale of crooked streets and straight crooks, with a big Pathe feature and comedy reels. Also notes on Saturday matinees and the latest new pictures. Various local classifieds list a frost-proof closet for sale, a furnished house for rent, and housewares for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dice OF Destiny
Father Shot by Son in Greene County Tragedy
Morrisonburg Va May 20 near Pines Church GN Morris former Greene county deputy sheriff shot in the back by his son George Frank Morris during a dispute after a drunken gathering. Morris said to have warned against gambling at his house. the son fired twice with one bullet taking effect. the son aged twenty one showed remorse and vowed to stop drinking.
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Morrisonburg
Bacon ‘Hollow
GN Morris
Greene County
G. F. Morris
Pines Church
Morris
eGorge Frank ‘Morris
Candidates to be Assessed for City Office Fees
A committee meets at eight tonight at the W H Baker Chocolate Company offices to set the deposit fees for city office candidates to cover primary expenses. Chairman C Harry Hardy leads with secretary O H Lewis. other members include Fred Forney BR Grays Williams M B Murnan John M Steck Adam Forney and W Nelson Page.
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W. H. Baker Chocolate Company
Piccadilly
Market Streets
C. Harry Hardy
O. H. Lewis
Fred. Forney
Grays Williams
B. Murnan
John’m. Steck
Adam Forney
W. Nelson Page
Local Benefit Concert Aids South End Hose Company
A capacity Empire Theater audience enjoyed a benefit program for the South End Hose Company fire truck fund. Performers included Marcellus Anderson, Hugh Duffey, Floyd Haines, John Barr, Carl Kneeling, and Mayor W. W. Glass. The event praised for music, comedy, and generosity with plans for an old time minstrel show in the near future.
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Empire Theater
South End Hose Company
Matt
Jeff
Ware
Alwaip-Biearne College
Marcellus Angderson
Moter “Machree
Hugh Duffey
Floyd Haines
Barefoot Trail
John Barr
Carl
W. W. Glass
Henry Seal
Winchester
Washington
Barr
Carl Kneeling
Florida
Handley
No Bail Granted to Bomb Suspect in Wall Street Blast
Giuseppe de Filippo, charged with conspiracy to destroy the U S assay office in New York related to the Wall Street explosion, was held without bail for a May 26 hearing before U S Commissioner Henrickson. Identified by five witnesses as the wagon driver, he refused to speak, saying he knew nothing of the case.
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Jersey City
N. J
Guiseppe de Filippo
United States Assay Office
New York
Wall Street
United States
Henrickson
de Filippo
Filippo
Laments Lack of Clergy Shown by Diocese Session
The 126th council of the Protestant Church in the Diocese of Virginia opened with a sermon by Russell Bowie at St Pauls Richmond. Reports to the executive committee showed year receipts of 44 220.04 amid rising expenditures including salary costs. Women workers numbers have grown, with 92 white workers and 26 women workers among others. Rev G MacLaren Bryden reported eight colored pastors and urged deeper interest in the diocese’s work among its colored parishioners.
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Charlottdsville
Diocese of
Russell Bowie
St Paul's Richmond
Virginia
Frederick WeNeve
Beverley
Ito Theological Seminary
Sell Bowie
Robert Beverley
Essex
Ciety
Tee
Ister
Pirlekva
G. MacLaren Bryden
Ftries
Ambush at Westport Leaves Constable Dead and Rebels Routed
Sixty armed men ambushed a district of Westport, Galway, as constables and 20 police under their command confronted the attackers. One constable died, one was wounded, four ambushers were killed, and six were wounded. Government forces attacked the entrenched position, routed the defenders, and captured arms ammunition and bombs.
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Galway
Ireland
Spector
Westport
Presbyterians consider overtures on stated clerk post
In Winona Lake Indiana May 20 the hundred and thirty third general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States convened with interest centered on overtures about the stated clerk office, the church’s second highest post after moderator.
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Associated, Press
Winona Lak
Ind
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Assembly
Virginia fruit prospects poor this year
The Agriculture Department reports no general shortage despite freezes. Georgia peaches and California cherries are flowing to market, strawberries are abundant in several areas, and apples and peaches look good in Colorado. New England and New York expect average yields, with New Jersey and Pennsylvania forecasting fair late apple crops. Virginia shows very poor prospects.
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Associated Press
Waishington
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
California
Colorado
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Four Thousand Cases of Liquor Smuggled Exposed
Louisville reports the seizure of four thousand cases of whiskey valued at over 3000,000 from three Kentucky distilleries free warehouses. The forged permits traced to Pennsylvania blanks show permits issued to persons whose rights were revoked. Efforts to locate the liquor’s final destination continue.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Kentucky
Elwood Hamilton
Internal Revenue
Allie
Pennsylvania
Arthur McKean
Special Saturday and Monday Rug Sale 9x12
Rivera Linoleum offers Armstrong rugs 9 by 12 priced at 15 dollars and 79 cents. Advertises through R. M. Swimley with local contact.
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Goladni
R.dam St
Swimley
Armstrong
R. M. Swimley
Presbyterians Vote Big Budget for Missions and Relief
The Southern Presbyterian General Assembly in St Louis considered proposals to expand foreign missions and Christian education with a total budget of 10.5 million dollars for missions and beneficences including ministerial relief and church relief. A decision to defer action on unifying the five Presbyterian creeds was extended for another year.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Bootleggers to Have Full Sway
Baltimore May 20 The Maryland Anti Saloon League urged National Prohibition Commissioner Kramer to concentrate federal agents in the state to prevent bootleggers from running wild as workers are furloughed. George W Crabbe warned of rising drunkenness and potential shootings unless action is taken by authorities.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
George W. Crabbe
Maryland Anti-Saloon League
National Prohibition
Kramer
Crabbe
Winchester Gun Club to hold weekly practice shoot tomorrow
The Winchester Gun Club schedules a weekly practice shoot at 3 80 oclock tomorrow afternoon. All friends of the club are invited. Also advertised are chocolate covered cordial cherries at 79 cents per pound and a sale notice for Skryock's on May 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gun Club
The
People’s Drug Co., Inc
Blue Birds
Bentley Kern
Buster Kern
Billy B
Cote
Children’s Playground Fund
Porch Box Plants Special During Our Sale
A brief sale note for LITTLE JOE’S offers porch box plants and Overalls in white back denim at 50 cents. Local shop promotes a limited time deal with emphasis on casual garden items and apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Joe's
Justice Gould Dies Suddenly at 62 in Washington
Associate Justice Ashley Mulgrave Gould of the District of Columbia Supreme Court died today after a brief illness. Born in Nova Scotia he was 62 and had served on the court since 1902 after earlier stints as U S attorney for the District of Columbia and a Maryland House of Delegates member.
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Wueeelenerton
Ashley Mulgrave
Gould
District ‘ of Columbia “Supreme Court
Nova Scotia
District Supreme Court
United States
District of Columbia
Maryland
House of Delegates
Chesapeake and Ohio defers regular 2 percent dividend
New York report says Chesapeake and Ohio Company postponed its regular semi annual dividend of 2 percent due now due to unsettled conditions. The same postponement was taken yesterday by the Hocking Valley Railroad, controlled by Chesapeake and Ohio.
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New York
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hocking Valley Railroad
Senator Stanley Seeks Suspension of Slacker Lists
In Washington on May 20 the Associated Press reports Senator Stanley of Kentucky introduced a bill. It would direct the War Department to suspend publication of the slacker lists pending further investigation into their accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Stanley
Kentucky
Senate House joint panel to survey agriculture
May 20 Washington report says the agriculture committee ordered a favorable report on the Len rent Strong resolution authorizing a general survey of agricultural and related matters by a joint Senate House commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Theate Committee On Agriculture
Senate
House
President Harding to sail to New York on Mayflower
President Harding plans a, Washington departure by the Mayflower for a one day stay in New York. He will speak at a banquet hosted by the New York Commercial, review the One Hundred and Sixth Infantry in Brooklyn, and address the Academy of Sciences. Accompanied by Mrs. Harding Senator Knox and other guests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
New York
Mayflower
Metropolis
One Hundred and Sixth Infantry
Brooklyn
Academy of Sciences
Mrs. Harding
Senator Knox
Pennsylvania
Ford Roadster 1921 Model For Sale And Extra Equipment
Classified note offering a 1921 Ford roadster valued at $50 with extra equipment worth $390. Also lists horse show details for Blue Ridge Hunt Club at Carter Hall Millwood Virginia on May 21 with 10:30 a.m. start and special UVA Centennial rates May 31 to June 3. Includes Noonan's Auto Livery and Winchester Seed Co seeds pricing.
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Blue Ridge
University of Virginia
Noonan
Hats 1 3 Off at Grove Bros Dept Store
Spring and summer hats for ladies and children priced at one third off. Large lot must be sold. Grove Bros Dept Store, 19 19 21.
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Grove Bros. Dept
Used Cars at Overland Sales and Service Co
Overland Sales and Service Co lists used cars including 1919 Ford Touring 1916 Ford Touring 1919 Chevrolet 490 Touring 1917 Chevrolet 490 Roadster at Main and Water Streets. Phone 492.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Sales & Service CO
Main & Water
Klingtite Belts Offer Time Saving Belt Work
Goodyear Klingtite belts save time money and power with no shrink or stretch and long service. Unstitched waterproof belts priced near ordinary belts in stock in various sizes for many uses. Winchester Orchard Supply Co phone 313 301 N Market St watch for Shryock's sale May 26.
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Goodyear “Klingtite
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Market St
Cake Sale and Mother's Death Notice in One Item
Cake sale May 21 by Ladies Aid Society of First Christian Church in Solenberg er's window. We express gratitude for kindness during illness and death of our mother Mary Elizabeth Ryan, with thanks for flowers from her children. Watch for Shryock's sale May 20.
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Mary Elizabeth Ryan
Same
Harvey to Be an Onlooker in European Questions
The article notes Harvey will act as an observer on the Silesian issue and confined questions involving the United States. It states he will report carefully and accurately to aid U.S. policy decisions, while borders in Europe are treated as a European matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Supreme Council
United States
Ee Etatien
Accept
Europe
Funeral for Chief Justice White to be simple and somber
Washington May 20 Officials and citizens gathered to honor the late Chief Justice White with a simple funeral at his Rhode Island Avenue residence. Government activities will cease. a solemn requiem mass at St Mathew's Church will precede interment at Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown.
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Washington
White
Num
Hembler
Chie
Supreme Court
Rhode Island Avenue
St. Mathew’s Catholi Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Georgetown
For Sale Northern Virginia Power Bond Denominations
Bonds offered in 100 500 and 1000 dollar denominations paying 7 percent. Hansbrough Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate advertises this financial opportunity in a dated classified notice.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Hansbrough & Carter I Nsurance
Notice of Camp No 34 Meeting in Hall Sunday
Notice for W O W Camp No 34 to meet in the hall on Sunday the 22nd at 2 30 oclock with a double unveiling. Committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Notice Stolen Tires Advertised at Police Station
Two new stolen auto tires are listed at the police station awaiting proof of payment to reclaim via this notice. Chief M. A. Doran signs the ad dated 19-1p-61 with a bedding plants vendor and a flower shop listing.
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A. “Doran
Vodwil at Empire Tonight
No admission increase for The Empire show tonight. Vodwil performs with a best jazz orchestra at 8 30 after early pictures at 7 and 9. Music will be varied.
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the Empire Tonight
Reby
Groveside Building Lots for Sale in Winchester
Winchester offers Groveside division building lots along Valley Pike just south of Hanes Schools within walking distance. No grading needed, each lot slopes toward the valley and bears eight to twenty apples. Act quickly and inquire at Herrell's for prices and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Valley Pike
Hanes
Herrell’s
Barber Shop Announces Sunday Closure and New Hours
Notices from local authorities require the barber to close on Sundays. The shop will operate Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. with adjusted weekday hours.
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Clearbrook
Lee O Dice
Edgar Morris
Sullivan
Standaresville
Heath
Mayor Glass
Siocese
Episcopal Church
Tin” Associated Press
Presbyterians
Watea
Skryock
Justice Gould
Seaton. Y
FORD
Cather's
Winchester Seed CO
Shryock
E. D
Stryock
Vodwil
Empire
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