Rhode Island Town in Insurrection After Rubber Plant Riot
Governor Beekman ordered three militia troops into Rhode Island after a riot at the National India Rubber Company plant. Strike sympathizers attacked women clerks and workers. two strikers were wounded by gunfire and three guards by stones. The mill employs about 4,700, with most workers on strike or laid off.
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Associated Press
STOL
R. I
Bri Il
National India Rubber Company
Recount Entangled GOP Governor Leads. Dems Narrow
Early returns from 52 of 55 counties show Sutherland 43 567 and Wood 35 203 for the Republican presidential preference. Morgan leads Montgomery for governor with 43 28 to 41 720, prompting recounts in eight counties. Koontz 16 589 and Litthepage 15 130 lead the Democratic gubernatorial field.
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Assoc Press
Flee
Vrei
Sutherland
Wood
Montgomery
Morgan
Koontz
Litthepage
Auto Sale May 29 at Noonan's Livery
Auction notice for Saturday May 29 at Noonan's Livery at 2 p m. H W Ebert is the consignor Coleman Dunn acts as auctioneer Robert Smith serves as clerk Ip shows the sale details and authority for the event.
Sugar Prices Cut Hits Market Rise Slows
Stock market opened with gains in steels, equipment and oils as transports and utilities advanced. Sugar shares weakened on news of a raw sugar cut while overall market showed strong closing after about 500000 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Mexican Petroleum
American Car
Haskell and Barker
Stromberg
United Fruit
People’s Gas
Union Pacific
Great Northern
New York Central
London
Fishing Tackle Sale At Cost At Seal's Music Store
Having decided to discontinue handling fishing tackle the store will sell the entire stock of reels rods minnow buckets and related items at cost. Self-feeder base burner stove also offered. Located at 35 West Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal
Water St
Household Goods Sale At Mrs Burton's Auction
Public auction of household goods scheduled for Tuesday June 1 at 10 am at Mrs Burton's residence 308 West 4th Street. Items include a piano refrigerator and assorted furniture. Proceeds to benefit the seller.
McAdoo campaign secrecy questioned in Senate inquiry
The Senate campaign investigating committee pressed questions about an apparent McAdoo boom. Angus W. McLean denied managing McAdoo's campaign and said he did not know of any Washington or New York headquarters. He recounted a NC delegation talk and said McAdoo would not seek the nomination but might not decline if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Kenyon
Angus W. McLeat
North Carolina
War Finance Corporation
McAdoo
Reed
Missouri
McLean
Pennsylvania Hotel
New York
Mrs J B Ford Dies Suddenly in Winchester
Mrs J Benjamin Ford 68 died at 8 30 PM at 214 South Braddock street from heart disease after about an hour of illness. She called her niece Nina Elgin before dying and the funeral will be held tomorrow at 4 PM from her home with Rev F A Strother officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She was born Colston in Clarke county 1852 and survived by brothers Frank P Colston and R C Colston and sisters N T Elgin Harriett Shepherd Georgie Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Benjamin Ford
South Braddock Street
H. H. McGuire
Ford
Nina Elgin
F.A. Strother
Stephens City
Mount Hebron
Colston
Robert Armstead Colston
Clarke County
Old Salem Church
Frank P. Colston
R. C. Colston
Summit Point
W. Va
N. T. Elgin
Harriett Shepherd
Winchester
Georgie Rogers
Slater
Missouri
Weeds Inc. Fined 31000 for Profiteering in Syracuse
Weed's Inc of Binghamton was found guilty on all eight counts in a federal indictment charging profiteering. The court levied a fine of 31000. Lumber prices in Fort Worth have dropped five to fifteen dollars per thousand feet recently, but dealers say the decline is insufficient to affect costs.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Baker & Shrock Real Estate Announcement
After June 1 Mr Wilmer F Shrock will be associated with me in real estate and insurance under the firm name Baker & Shrock. Continued patronage of our friends is solicited. J W Baker. 8 rooms central location modern conveniences Apply J H Henry Pipe.
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Wilmer F Shrock
Baker & Shrock
J. .H. Henry
Young forger arrested in county today
Clarence C. Grubbs a young man living six miles from Stephens City was arrested by Chief of Police Doran with Pinkerton Operative Taylor on three forgery charges. He forged checks from People's Bank of Stephens City and endorsed them to obtain 190 from Shenandoah Valley National Bank. He confessed to multiple forgeries including a marriage-related theft and was jailed awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Grubbs
Sonshonne
Stephens City
County
Doran
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Taylor
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Richmond
A.S. Henkel
W. A. Collins
Bank
W. C. McCauley
Winchester
Grubbs
People’s Bank of
W. H. White
Clayton Orndorff
Rious
McCauley
Orndorff
Edinburg
Corporation Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Virginia
Washington
Grabbs
Virginia Bankers’ Association
France
Presbyterian Assembly Urges Ratification of Peace Treaty
Philadelphia May 28 The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America passed resolutions urging ratification of the peace treaty and the League covenant at its closing session today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
Public Auction Friday 10 A M at 44 South Main Street
TRY HERRELL S Friday May 28 at 10 A M public auction household goods at 44 South Main Street B BROOKE BAKER 26-1p-31 COAL RED ASH NUT Can fill orders for Lykens Valley Red Ash Nut Coal from car on track Friday Bell Phone 4141 0 SNAPP The Spotts Property Sold Saturday eight room brick store residence No 523 South Main St front of Court House at 12 O N See sale bills Water and sewer taxes due June 1 1920 or penalty pipes disconnected WM T BARR City Treas vg 22 Ip sty
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South Main Street
B. Brooke Baker
Lykens Valley
Bell Phone
SNAPP
Spotts
South Main St
A. 8. Spotts
WM. T
Barr
City Treas. Vg
Fast Built Winchester Log House Recounted
A long prior Winchester house built of logs and weather boarding was erected in one day by local neighbors. The 200 year old structure near Carpers Valley was raised with ox teams supplying logs and a grand communal feast following. Applejack fueled the festive work as women prepared the meal for the workers.
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Winchester
William Greenway Russell
Carpers Valley
Bandits bungled jewelry heist in Baltimore store
Two white men robbed Hyman Rosen’s jewelry shop at 1109 East Baltimore Street around noon. They forced the owner at gunpoint but failed to escape with the loot. Crowds pursued the robbers. one was captured minutes later near the store and the other was nabbed later at the Enoch Pratt Library branch nearby.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Hyman Rosen
East
Baltimore Street
Enoch Pratt’ Library
Sims Urges Navy Reform in Senate Naval Hearing
Rear Admiral Sims urged Senate naval investigators to reorganize the Navy Department and appoint a civilian secretary’s military adviser, arguing wartime measures cited by him as criticisms fit the present structure. He said Daniels avoided specific replies and tried to gloss over department actions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Senate—naval Investigating Committee
Sims
Daniels
Navy
Department
Fresh Cocoanuts and Bargains at Local Stores
Advertisements note a fresh shipment of coconuts from F Ramacciotti in Winchester Virginia with a Saturday cash purchase offer. The People's Drug Co promotes Car of Ceresota Flour and brand flour, distinct candy deals at 79 cents, and a free sifted item with a dollar purchase. A sale of a second-hand sedan Chevrolet is listed by Newlin & Company with auction details and viewing at the Roussine Garage.
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the People's Drug Co
Still Holds the Fort at Ninety Years
Marlboro VA resident Edwin S Brent celebrates his ninetieth birthday and shares letters of support from notable figures including Richard Byrd. He credits the law firm Harrison and Byrd for saving him from financial ruin and states he still holds the fort and owes no man a penny.
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Edwin S. Brent
Marlboro
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
Edwin 8
Brent
R. EB. Byrd
Totter
the Star
Winchester
Richard J. Byrd
Harrison and Byrd
Turner
Congress
Harrison
B. S. Brent
Eight OC cars to be sold at Noonan's Saturday
Auction action listed for Saturday at 2 P.M. at Noonan's sta. Cars to be sold include eight old model vehicles. Robert Smith, Clerk, oversees the sale.
Virginia Barrel Company Opens New Stave Mill in Winchester
The Virginia Barrel Company started operations at a new stave and head mill on North Market Street, adding a 200000-stave capacity dry kiln for the autumn fruit season. production will continue at the old plant to meet demand from fruit growers.
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Virginia Barrel Company
North Market Street
Winchester
Memorial Day Observance Planned at National Cemetery
Arrangements are completed for the annual Memorial Day program at the National Cemetery on Monday May 31 at 2 30 in the afternoon The Rev Clarence Woods pastor of Centenary Reformed Church will deliver the principal address He will be supported by the American Legion State Guard Mulligan Post 80 and memorial groups Flowers may be brought to the cemetery Monday morning for grave decoration and will be cared for by the superintendent Capt C C H Weidner The program includes assembly bugle prayer hymn Nearer My God To Thee military service oration poem and song with Taps at the end
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The
National Cemetery
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
C.C. HL. Weidner
National Memorial Association
Morgan Anderson
Walter M. Depp
American Legion
State Guard
Mulligan Post
L. Eskey
R. T. Barton
LL. Blakey
America
W. H. Sampsell
Morgan J Anderson
Real estate offerings with farm, store, and city lots
Auction or sale notice listing 40 acre orchard paying off in six years at 106 dollars per acre. Also advertises a Frederick county country store for sale with brick dwelling near city center, in good condition with special improvements, valued at 4250 dollars. Additional city lots and Haddox Terrace parcels highlighted as special values.
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Frederick County
Haddox Terrace
House Fails To Override Wilson Veto on Peace Resolution
Washington May 28. An effort to override President Wilsons veto of the Republican peace resolution failed in the House. The roll stood 219 to 162, short of the two thirds needed by 29 votes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
House
Lamb from President Wilson's flock visits White House offices
A blooded Shropshire lamb from the president's flock slipped into the White House executive offices in Washington on May 28 and briefly blocked doors before being ejected. The incident left officers busy guiding visitors outside the entrances.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Walter Mark Depp Minister Service Schedule
Sunday school at 9.45 and Wes leyan Bible Class for men. Morning worship at 11 with theme We Would See Jesus. Evening worship at 8. Memorial and patriotic service with theme The Hatties of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mark Depp
Wesleyan
Jesus
Roadster Body Wanted and Local Seed Advertisements
Roadster body for Ford wanted and application at Music Store. Public notice to residents of the Shien And oatn Valley about taxi service in Washington with West 84 contact. Orchard men urged to buy cow peas and soy beans, Crimson Clover promoted as cheapest legume by Winchester Seed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shienandoatn Valley
Washington
Taxi Cab Company
Call West
Winchester Seed Co
Store Hours Change Due to Short Staff
Owing to the scarcity of help the store will be opened from 9 a m till room. Cakes pies rolls doughnuts cream puffs cinnamon buns etc fresh daily Terre.
Fruit Growers Advertise Immediate Supply List
Local notice lists livery pyrox lead arsenate bluestone and genuine dusting materials for orchard spraying. Items include spray hoses rods guns nozzles fittings together with power and hand sprayers described as everything needed for Winchester orchards.
Start Fund for Family Fire Ruined
The Evening Star reports a fire ruined the home of Mr. James W. and his family, leaving the widow, daughter, and two grandchildren without clothing or a roof. A subscription drive is urged to assist. neighbors already aid the women, but longer-term support is needed as housing is scarce. Winchester residents are asked to contribute to a local relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
James W
Eight Used Cars to Be Sold at Noonan's Livery
Auction set for Saturday May 29 at 2 p.m. at Noonan's Livery Coleman with eight used cars offered. Robert Smith serves as the clerk and Dunn Auctioneer conducts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noonan
Coleman Dunn
Robert Smith
Robert’ Smith
Coleman. Dunn
Byrd Named Special Counsel to Prosecute Antitrust Cases
The government assigns Walter Byrd as special counsel for anti trust prosecutions with offices in Richmond. He will handle numerous large cases and may start work in New York next week. U L Chester, who recently resigned as U S attorney for the western district, will stay in government service.
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Chester
United States
Western
Wilson
Department of Justice
Byrd
New York
Richmond
Richace Yelva
Eel
Eagles Elect Their Officers in Winchester Aerie Meeting
At a large Winchester Aerie No. 824 gathering last night the annual officer election produced Worthy President Frank Jackson and Worthy Vice President James Ritter. Other posts filled include Chaplain J A Carpenter ae S L Forney ee Fred Forney physician Dr Swim ley inside guard Jouds O Leary outside guard Melvin Walters conductor W E Hauntsberry trustees O H Lewis James Amick J B Patterson. Past Worthy President is WW L Fulte. The group reports their city Eagles own a well located home on West Water street with strong growth prospects ahead.
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Winchester Aerie
Order of Pagies
Worthy
Frank Jackson
James Ritter
J. A. Carpenter
Ae S. L. Forney
Ee Fred. Forney
Co. Swimley
Jouds O'Leary
Melvin Walters
W. E. Hauntsberry
O. H. Lewis
James Amick
J. 8. Patterson
L. Fulte
Herie
West Water Street
Fire Victims Need Comforts in Stolen Morning Blaze
Miss Anna Haines of the Red Cross appealed for quilts for James W. Lowery and his daughter Lilian after a fire destroyed most of their belongings early yesterday. The Red Cross will provide beds and bedding. volunteers seek good condition comforts to aid the family. A separate notice seeks two girls for parlor work at Crystal Confectionery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Haines
The
Red Cross
James W. Wery
Lilian Lowery
Haines
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Rhode Island
of India Rubber Co
J. B. Ford
J. W. Baker
Young Forger
Clarence Grubbs
Herrell
F. Ramacciotti
Winfchester
Ceresota
Keckley & Shayock
People’s Drug Store
Hanbrough & Carter
Iptt Newlin & Company
Chevrolet
Court House
A. G. Swanson
Start Stave Mill
People’s Drug Co
Reformed Church
Newlin & CO
Rouss Avenue
HE Lamb
Terre
Beck's Steam Bakery
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
Republican
Stewart Grim
Lewis F. Cooper
W. Ramsburg
L. D
Blaze
Lowrey
U.L
Eagles
Crystal Confectionery
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