Negro Turner brought to Winchester amid threats after Alexandria murder
William H Turner a black man charged with the murder of Thomas Morgan Moore near Alexandria Virginia is moved to Winchester for safekeeping as mobs threaten lynching. Turner claims self defense after Moore shot him first. two gunshot wounds indicate a struggle with Moore and Pearl Clark as police fear further violence.
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William
Turner
Bar
Thomas Morgan Moore
Alexandria
Winchester
Leesburg
Frederick County
Mégro
Moore
Londoun County
Ball
Arlington County
Pannett
Edwards
The
Washington Herald
William H. Turner
Sixth Street
Miss Pearl Clark
Fred. A. Britten
Ilinois
Alexandria Pike
Pyrmer
Coromer
Clements
Clark
Highway Bridge
May Day Pageant At Equity Grounds Next Friday
City school children prepare an elaborate May Day pageant on Equity grounds Friday afternoon. About six hundred participants will perform folk songs and dances from England to the United States with native costumes and a large May pole. Virginia Good Roads Commission will film the event. rain postponement if needed.
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Equity
Virginia Good Roads Commission
England
France
Scotland
Spain
Ireland
Italy
United States
Marion E. Pierce
Gladys A. Whitmore
Louise Zirkle
Walker Mec. Bond
Aveline Kent
Republicans of Maryland Meet in State Convention
The Republican state convention in Baltimore on May 25 selected delegates for Chicago and ratified the primary nominating Ovington E. Weller for the Senate. Delegates will be instructed for General Wood based on the presidential preference primary results.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Chicago
Ovington E. Weller
United States Senate
Lost Tire on Rim Prompts Reward notice
Lost between Charles Town and Winchester a Gates Half-Sale Tire on rim. Bromley's Garage offers a reward for information leading to recovery. This brief notice appears in a Washington district context urging local patrons to use New Taxi Cab Company.
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Shenandoah Valley
Washington
Taxi Cab Company
Call West
Charles Town
Winchester
Gates
Bromley
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June First
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1920 or penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. William T. Barr City Treasurer announces the deadline. Garden for rent listed by Hane brough & Carter. Clement’s statements describe an incident where Turner claimed Moore fell, then alleges no assault on Miss Clark.
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WM. T. Barr
City Treas
First Battle Fought Here 58 Years Ago
Today marks the 58th anniversary of the May 25 1862 battle near Winchester Virginia where Banks of the Northern forces met Stonewall Jackson. Captain George W Kurtz led Company K Fifth Virginia Infantry in a night raid with Captain L Johnson Fletcher driving in Banks pickets south of the Valley pike.
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Banks
Thomas J
Stonewall) Jackson
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Jackson
George W. Kurtz
Fifth Virginia Infantry
Kurtz
L. Johnson Fletcher
Valley
Pellmell
West Virginia
Potomac River
Potomac
Williamsport
Milroy
Colonel Payne resigns from Army to take Charleston sales post
Col Abney Payne, longtime Army officer and former Shenandoah Valley Academy faculty, resigns his commission and returns to civilian life to become sales manager of a Charleston glass company led by his brother. His wife and two children plan to join him soon.
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Abney Payne
United States Army
Charleston
W. Va
Payne
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Roosevelt
University of Virginia
University of Cincinnati
Coast Artillery
Chevrolet Sedan for Sale at Court House Auction
An almost new Chevrolet sedan with engine and body in first class condition will be sold at auction for cash on May 29 at 2 p m in front of the Court House. See at Rouss Garage. A G Swanson, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Court House
Rouss Garage
Newlin & Company Ad Highlights Investors
Mr Ro Gray and Williams are mentioned alongside ads for large and small investors in this paper. Williams has returned from Baltimore after spending the weekend with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin & Company
Ro Gray
Williams
Baltimore
Miners accuse government of lax pressure on operators
David Fowler of Scranton told the tri district anthracite miners meeting in Wilkes Barre that the government failed to enforce the presidential award of the bituminous coal commission. He urged resuming negotiations for better concessions and criticized operators in Kentucky West Virginia and Alabama for not upholding the agreement. He said the government can deter strikes but cannot compel operators to meet proposals.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Ees
David Fowler
Scranton
United Mine Workers
Baby Found Near Bridge In Virginia Town
In Fishers, Virginia, a day old baby boy was found wrapped in a white cloth on the Southern Railway bridge over Tumbling Run. An inquest found no identification, a bruised neck suggested possible strangling, and the body was taken by a Strasburg undertaking firm.
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Hell
Tumbling Run
Strasburg Undertaking
Fiske boredom sparks Navy leadership clash in Senate probe
The May 25 hearing before a Senate committee on Navy war conduct resumes the dispute between Secretary Daniels and Rear Admiral Fiske. Daniels says Fiske bored him with his 1915 plan to reorganize the department and his constant letters urging adoption of a German general staff system.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Bradley J. Fiske
Senate
Hale
Fiske
Mrs Burton Dies at Gainesboro in This County
Mrs France Burton died at her Gainesboro home yesterday at an advanced age. She is survived by her husband Snowden Burton and two children Mrs Jonathan Clark and Mr Snowden Burton of Gainesboro. The funeral will be held on Wednesday.
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France Burton
Gainesboro
County
Snowden Burton
Jonathan Clark
Few bishops changed at Methodist Episcopal Conference
Des Moines Iowa May 26 few changes were made in the residences of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church and in the assignments of church officials announced today at the general conference.
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Associated. Preas
Des Moines
Towa
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Public Auction of Household Goods at 44 South Main Street
Public auction of household goods listed by B Brooke Baker to be held Friday May 28 at 10 a m at 44 South Main Street. Sale includes assorted items to be auctioned publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
B. Brooke Sbaker
Huerta Chosen by Mexicans After Carranza's Death
In Mexico City May 25 Congress names Adolfo De la Huerta as interim president after the death of Venustiano Carranza. An autopsy at Vera Cruz reports Carranza was killed by two rifle wounds, contradicting a claim that he died in captivity. Huerta signals to authorities that he did not surrender.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Sinacoats
Plaxcalantongo
Dolores
Congress
Huerta
Adolfo de la Huerta
Sonora
Adolfo Herro
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Herro
Indictments Dismissed Against Morse in Ship Sale Case
Federal Judge Hand dismissed indictments against Charles W. Morse and other defendants charged with illegal sale of the steamship John J. McCullough. The action was taken at the request of Attorney General Palmer.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles W. Morse
John J. McCullough
Hand
Palmer
Wagner Resigns From Winchester Post Office
William B. Wagner of the Winchester letter carrier force will resign effective June 1 to devote full time to a concrete block and contracting business with Wilton Strickler. Wagner joined as a substitute 20 years ago and will be succeeded by Rylan Conner, promoted from substitute carrier.
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William B. Wagner
Winchester Post Office
Wilton Strickler
Messrs. Strickler
Wagner
Rylan Conner
Bryan Opposes Wilson on Armenia Mandate
William J. Bryan rejected any American mandate over Armenia saying it is impossible. He argued the US should aid democracy by recognizing the Armenian Republic and joining the League of Nations as a friend to small nations. He warned Armenia mandates would cost tax revenue, invite rivalry among great powers, and force surrender of self government principles.
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Associated Press
Washington
William J. Bryan
Wilson
Armenia
United States
Bryan Delared
Armenianrepublic
League of Nations
Fis
Cmv
Eee
Firat
Ee Snes
Paul
Fiment
Mrs Ada Thatcher Thatcher to wed Mr Frank Oppie in Canton
Mrs Elizabeth Thatcher announces the marriage of her daughter Ada Bushnell Thatcher to Frank Davis Oppie. The ceremony occurred last Saturday in Canton Ohio. Mr and Mrs Oppie reside at 718 Fifth Street Southwest Canton.
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Elizabeth
Henrietta Thatcher
Ada Bushnell Thatcher
Frank Davis Oppie
Canton
Ohio
Oppie
Fifth Street
Coroner’s Jury Finds Longerbeam Died by Violence
A Berryville coroner’s jury ruled that 21 year old Charles Longerbeam died from violence by an unknown assailant after a roadside incident near Berryville last Thursday. Autopsy by Dr. Harris and Dr. Osborn found a three inch liver cut. witness Shepherd testified of a heated exchange with Tom Pierson over money, with Pierson not near at the time of death. The jury pledged further investigation despite finding no direct weapon. Public concern in Clarke county grows over the case and calls for a full sift of the facts.
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Berryville
Charles Longerbeam
J. B. Harris
A. P. Osborn
Longerbeam
Rees Wiley
Tom Pierson
Pierson
John Shepherd
Wileys
Shepherd
Blackburn Smith
Herbert
Clarke County
Fruit Growers Call for Immediate Delivery Supplies
Advertises immediate delivery of pyro, bluestone, and dusting materials. Includes spray hoses, rods, guns, nozzles, fittings, power and hand sprayers. Claims “Everything for better fruit.”
Winchester Orchard Supply Co Announcement
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises Cow Peas and Soy Beans in short supply and urges prompt action. It calls Winchester Seed Co as headquarters for Crimson Clover, claiming it to be the cheapest legume on the market and lists address at 301 N Market St Orchard.
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The
Winchester Seed Co.; Inc
Elks Class Initiation Wednesday May 26 1920
Notice invites members to a class initiation on Wednesday May 26 1920 at 7 30 p m. An evening smoker and refreshments follow in a lively session led by C K Over Exalted Ruler of B P O E No 867.
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C. K. Over
Public Sale Of Fine Apple Land In Frederick County
Public sale of the late George Timberlake estate 36 acre apple farm in Frederick county near Clearbrook to be held Saturday June 12 in front of the Court House. Sale bills available. Also listing: 2 ton service truck with cab and body, excellent condition, Packard Motor Car Co listing salesman W H Smith 24 Amherst street.
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George Timberlake
Frederick County
Clearbrook
Court House
Packard Motor Car Co
W. H. Smith
Captain Paul Talks Suffrage at Civic Education Event
Captain John Paul, state senator from Rockingham County, delivered a nonpartisan address on suffrage at Handley Auditorium under the local civic education committee. He urged voters to act on personal conviction, urged independence from party bosses, and urged women to vote based on sound principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul
Rockingham
Paul
Pr'vet Hedge Write Mountain View Nursery Ad
Privet Hedge writes about Mountain View Nursery Co Williamsport Md offering nice plants at 3 cents each. The note asks if planting can be done any time in a few weeks.
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Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
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Negro
Republicans
Hanebrough & Carter
Clement
Miss Clark
Pegro
Stonewall Jackson
Col
Smith Premier
Winchester Cold Storage Co
William Beverley
A. G. Swanson
NAVAL
WM. B. Wagner
Bryan
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
Herrell
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