Accused in 1913 Furniture Price Conspiracy Case
Indictments allege a grand plug for illegal price fixing by furniture firms over three years. Defendants allegedly joined national trade groups to share data and fix prices while limiting quantities to maintain rates. The furniture probe began April 5 with 250 subpoenas to firms nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuraint
UN& Law
Ing . Ag
Sheether Habe
National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers
National Association of Chair Manufacturers
National Refrigerator Association
Grand Jury
Showery Weather Expected Across Atlantic States This Week
Weather bureau forecasts unsettled conditions in North and Middle Atlantic States starting May 31. Showers likely Saturday and Sunday, with a further shower chance after mid next week. Temperatures expected to be moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Kernstown Community League Notice Seeks Members for May Meeting
Kerrnstown Community League announces a special meeting on Friday night May 29 to conduct important business and elect officers. Members are urged to attend and help guide Kernstown Community League. J. D. Cammer, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrnstown Community League
Kernstown Community League
J. D. Cammer
Fort Loudoun Seminary Benefit at Empire Theatre
A Fort Loudoun Seminary event at the Empire Theatre features the operetta Yanki San and the one act play the Ghost Story with incidental music by Dal Grady's Jazz outs. A Near East Relief benefit, admission 50 and 25 cents, slogan about giving and hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Dal Grady
Dramatic and Glee Clubs
Yanki San
Booth Tarkington
Near East Relief
Jazz Hounds
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Syra
Aluminum Sale Banner at Warneg Day Market
A headline notes a big aluminum sale during Warneg day with a date listed as 3, 11 a to promote the event. WIE SHOME GROCERY appears among the vendors, with an item catalog reference (x29419-).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warneg
Mrs Mason Dies in Hampshire Co of Tuberculosis
Mabel Mason of Highview West Virginia died at home after a lingering tuberculosis illness. She was about 22, widow of Robert Mason, daughter of Fannie and the late William Grubb, and niece of D. L. Grubb of Winchester. Survived by husband mother three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at 10 30 Sunday morning at the Christian Church Timber Ridge with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Mason
Roberta
Highview
W. Va
Paoibe
Mason
Fannie Grubb
William Grubb
D. L. Grubb
Winchester
Robert Mason
Christian Church
Timber Ridge
Church
Germany Fulfills Pledges Faithfully under Dawes Plan
Paris May 29 reparation commission officials say Germany is faithfully fulfilling its reparation engagements under the Dawes plan. The information will be communicated to the council of ambassadors tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Paris
Reparation Commission
Germany
Council of Ambassadors
Weeks Passes a Comfortable Night
Boston May 29 Secretary of War J W Weeks who was admitted yesterday for gall stones passed a comfortable night and his condition this morning was satisfactory a bulletin from his physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital said
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
J. W. Weeks
Massachusetts General Hospital
Davis sought as counsel for Scopes case appeal
John W. Davis, candidate in the last election, is being sought as one of the constitutional lawyers to take the Scopes case to the Supreme Court. Lawyers from Chicago Detroit Savannah Washington D C and the Pacific coast have offered advice and assistance in the defense, Mr Neal said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davis
Supreme Court
Chicago
Detroit
Savannah
Washington
D. C
Pacific Coast
Neal
Will Take Charge of Highland Ave Work
The Rev. Joseph S. Duckwall of Berkeley Springs West Virginia will become pastor of the Highland Avenue work of the Presbyterian Church beginning next week. He will preach at 8 o clock Sunday night at the Main Street church with Dr. McFaden. Duckwall will return to Berkeley Springs then come to Winchester to be permanently located here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Duckwall
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Highland Avenue
Presbyterian Church
McFaden
Main Street
Duckwall
Winchester
Skyscraper Church Designer Is Dead New York Architect Donn Barber Dies
New York on May 29 reports that Donn Barber, renowned architect, died at his home after a brief illness. He planned many famous structures including the Broadway Temple project in the city.
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Associated Press
New York
Donn Barber
Broadway Temple
Carroll Irving Sues For Divorce
Carroll Irving, an American, filed for divorce from his wife. They wed in Baltimore in 1900, with the suit filed in Paris on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Carroll Irving
Baltimore
Navy Plans to Administer Reserve Oil Fields
Newport Rhode Island May 29 The Navy Department has begun plans to administer the naval oil reserve following a federal court decision in Los Angeles voiding the Elk Hills leases and contracts to the Doheny interests Secretary of the Navy Wilbur announced from Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newport
R. I
Navy Department
Naval Oil Reserve
Los Angeles
Elk Hill
Doheny
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Mrs Nelson Page Improving at Charleston Visit
Mrs. W Nelson Page is improving while staying with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Abney Payne in Charleston West Virginia. She expects to return home next Tuesday and continues to regain health after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Page
Charleston
W. Va
Abney Payne
Real estate loan offered by 2S Orretea Credit Corp
A notice states a $2,000 loan on real estate is available from 2S Orretea Credit Corp, with details indicated by a partial entry. The fragmentary text suggests a secured lending offer and references a 5-23 date code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orretea Credit Corp
Shenandoah Valley Academy Field Day and Finals Schedule
Shenandoah Valley Academy outlines a June schedule with events including a field day on June 8 featuring sprint and weight events, a pig race, and a relay, plus tennis and fraternity dances. Commencement exercises are set for June 5 with a final ball at the academy gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SV. A
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Academy Field
Delta Sigma Nu Fraternity
Winchester Golf Club
Alpha Phi Fraternity
Samba Sigma Fraternity
Fort Loudoun Seminary to Present Piano Recital and Recitals
Final piano recital at Fort Loudoun Seminary outlines program with Misses Steck, Russell, Clevenger, Chamberlin, Glass, Rannie, and Harris from Bunker Hill. Graduation exercises in Presbyterian Church feature certificates for Misses Lord, Bradley, Haynes, McLaughlin, Bayliss, Sparrell, with address by William W. Glass. Crowning choir includes Miller, Miller, Haines, Brown, Rodman, Hodgson, Crawford and organist Mrs. May Carper. baccalaureate at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Dr. McFaden. Handley High cadets escort to church. Evening shows at Empire Theatre host Yanki San and The Ghost Story for Near East Relief, with Dal Grady’s Jazz Hounds providing music.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Fort Loudoun
Mary Virginia Steck
Virginia Cover’ Russell
Lela Clevenger
Dorothy Chamberlin
Louise Glass
Frances Rannie
Harriet Harris
Bunker Hill
Presbyterian Church
Jeanne Lord
Laura Bradley
Jessie Haynes
Annis McLaughlin
Virginia Bayliss
Betty Lou Sparrell
William W. Glass
William C. Miller
Godfrey Miller
Floyd Haines
Henry Brown
William §. Miller
J. F. Rodman
Joseph Hodgson
Frank B. Crawford
May Carper
Frank Talbot McFaden
McFaden
Handley High School
F. L. Buckley
Caroline Quantz
Petition Against Columbus Shaft In State Capital
In Richmond on May 29 the Utilities committee voted six to one to recommend council rejection of an offer by the Sons of Italy to place a statue of Christopher Columbus in the state capital. Only one speaker opposed the gift and presented a petition signed by 200 citizens objecting to the memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Utilities Committee
Sons of Italy
Christopher Columbus
Memorial Exercises Scheduled at National Cemetery
Memorial exercises will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the National Cemetery with Rev Dr F T McFaden delivering the oration. If rain occurs the exercises move to City Hall Auditorium at 2 30 in the afternoon.
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National Cemetery
F. T. McFaden
City Hall
Salvation Army Revival Planned for County Towns
Commandant and Mrs James Mars as leaders of the Salvation Army in Winchester with En voy and Mrs Young from Salisbury Md held open air services in Capon Bridge Gore Wardensville Wheatland Strasburg Bunker Hill Ridgeway Berryville and Front Royal. They were welcomed by local ministers and officials and invited to return. They plan a religious campaign in Frederick and nearby counties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mars
Salvation Army
Winchester
Young
Salisbury
Capon Bridge
Gore
Wardensville
Wheatland
Strasburg
Bunker Hill
Ridgeway
Berryville
Front Royal
Mars
Frederick
Big Advance in Price of Solid Truck Tires
Raw rubber has advanced about 500 percent recently. Tire manufacturers will accept no more orders until new prices, until new prices are cut. Expect at least a 25 percent increase. Get our prices on our present stock. The Valley Service Station.
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Valley Service Station
For Sale Overland Sedan At Perfect Shape
Sale note from Collis Tire Shop lists an Overland sedan in perfect condition for 250 dollars. The terse listing includes the price and the shop name with a date-like marker May 29 to 21, suggesting a posting period.
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Collis Tire Shop
Seven room brick residence to be sold at auction
The desirable seven room brick home of the late Mrs Emma B Nalls at 118 South Market Street will be sold at auction in front of the Court House at 12 noon on Saturday May 30. Sale bills available.
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Emma B. Nalls
S. Market St
Court House
Library to Stay Open on Decoration Day Policy
The Handley Library will not close tomorrow, Decoration Day, a legal holiday. The library follows a policy to remain open on many holidays to accommodate patrons with holidays.
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Handley Library
Limited Niagara dust sale at cost by Winchester Storage
Winchester Cold Storage Inc announces a limited Niagara dust stock sale at cost. The notice cites internal reference 5-28-Lp-31 and states quantities are scarce and offered to customers on a first come basis at the seller’s documented cost price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage, Inc
For Rent Furnished Front Room 119 Weat Piccadilly
A furnished front room is available for rent at 119 Weat Piccadilly. Contact details not provided. Read date stamps indicate listing dates 5 28 and 5 26.
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Weat Piccadilly
Men's Class of Disciples' Church Banquet Held
The Men's class of the Church of Christ hosted a banquet for about thirty at 7:30 p.m. in the church social room. A menu including ham beef and chicken salad rolls coffee and desserts was served. H. M. Crim spoke on The Organized Men's Class and W. L. Dudley on Why a Men's Class with music by local singers.
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Church of Christ
H. M. Crim
Handley School
W. L. Dudley
Charles FE. McVay
H. E B. Griffin
G. W. Riley
C. C. Miller
Hoye Riley
A. M. Jarman
Paub Fletcher
Joseph Patterson
E. R. Lonas
Oak Classic Won by Astor's Saucy Sue
Lord Astor captured the Oaks Stakes for three year old fillies with Saucy Sue at EPSOM DOWNS. Riding Light led early before Saucy Sue took the lead by the half, finishing eight lengths ahead. Time 2 minutes 37.15 seconds.
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Associated Press
Epsom Downs
Eng
Lord Astor
Saucy Sue
Miss Gadabout
Anthony D. Rothschild
Light
Steve Donaghue
Manna
New Market
Blue Fairy
Compromise
Lea Spray
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June One Nineteen Twenty Five
City Treasurer W. T. Barr announces water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1925 to avoid penalties and pipe disconnection.
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W. T. Barr
Resignation of Rev Dr Freed Saddens Newberry
Resignation of Rev Dr C A Freed as pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Newberry causes widespread regret. He accepts the call from Grace Church Winchester Virginia, a move that returns him to his native state and highlights his long service, leadership roles, and community impact in South Carolina.
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Newberry
8. C
C. A. Freed
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Grace Church of Winchester
Freed
Winchester
Virginia
Waynesboro
Augusta County
Roanoke College
Salem
Mount Airy Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Whenezer Lutheran Church
Columbia
Southern Theological Seminary
Newberry College
Newberry Kiwanis Club
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Dr. Freed
28 Miners’ Bodies Recovered After Mine Explosions
In COAL GLEN North Carolina on May 29 officials reported that 28 bodies were pulled from the Carolina Coal Company mine where 48 miners were entombed after a series of explosions on Wednesday. Relief efforts intensified as federal state and local agencies coordinated aid for families. unofficial counts suggested around 40 widows and 75 children.
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Associated Press
Coal Glen
N. C
Carolina Coal Company
Sanford
Harry K Thaw Returns From New York Trip
Harry K Thaw returned to Kenilworth near Stephenson from New York by car with chauffeur Fred Affleck. Officials say the trip was a business errand and he ignored sensational stories from the New York yellow press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Kenilworth
Stephenson
Mr. Thaw
Fred Affleck
Special this week Ferneries in assorted colors
A short ad item notes ferneries in assorted colors for sale at 2.68 dollars each and references R. M. Swimley as contact. A rental listing offers a furnished room with conveniences at 440 North Braddock Street. The date line appears as May 28 with page and column markers.
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R. M. Swimley
N. Braddock St
Free Camp Site at Tourists Rest Filling Station
Free camping site advertised at Tourists Rest Filling Station on Millwood Pike Lee Jackson Highway Front Royal Pike half a mile from Main Street. Ladies room and all modern conveniences available for tourists.
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Millwood Pike
Lee-Jackson Highway
Front Royal Pike
Main Street
Winchester Census Totals Reach About 7500 Persons Counted
About 7,500 people have been counted by local census enumerators Persell Plank and Officer Dove in Winchester. Work paused briefly due to other duties but will resume next week to finish counting all residents. Main street yielded over 1,200 residents, more than estimated, with Brad dock, Washington, Stewart and adjacent streets still to cover.
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Persell Plank
Officer Dove
Winchester
Main Street
Braddock
Washington
Stewart
Body of Woman Found After Violent Death in Brooklyn Lot
The body of Florence Kane, 30, was found in a Brooklyn vacant lot with torn clothes and a crushed skull. Diamonds on her hand suggest robbery not the motive. She had phoned her mother after the theatre and was killed before midnight. A cotton gag and tied hands were discovered, with chauffeur gloves nearby.
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Associated Press
New York
Florence Kane
Brooklyn
Miss Kane
Virginia Auditor Opposes Central Tax Board Voice in Richmond
Richmond May 29 News Leader highlights interview with Rosewell Page second auditor of Virginia on government in Virginia He pledges prosperity and reasonable taxes while opposing a centrally organized high powered tax equalization board He warns against granting power to tax that could suppress liberty and cites calls for a tax commission with limited powers and annual assembly meetings bringing criticism without clear remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
E Page
Virginia
Rosewell Page
Commonwealth
Aut
Page
Revenue
General Assembly
Germany
Ray
Baltimore double shooting ends in suicide after chase
In Baltimore on May 29 a man shot a woman and a policeman then killed himself near Exeter and Pratt streets. The woman Pauline Seczegek ska, 28, died after hospitalization. The wounded Traffic Officer John Duff, shot in the shoulder, is listed as recovering. Police say a quarrel over a small sum sparked the incident.
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Baltimore
Stephen
Exeter
Pratt Streets
Pauline Seczégekska
John Duff
Marriage Licenses For County Couples
County clerk issues licenses to Carter Fulk and Miss Bertie Pancake of Pleasant Dale West Virginia with Rev J A Johnson officiating in Stephens City Virginia. Also Harold B McKee and Miss Virgie O Dinges, both residents of the county, listed for marriage.
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Carter Fulk
George Fulk
Bertie Pancake
Andrew Pancake
Pleasant Dale
W. Va
J. A. Johnson
Stephens City
Harold B. McKee
John McKee
Virgie O. Dinges
Russell Dingea
Lions Club to Elect Officers at June 9 Meeting
The Lions Club will elect officers for the ensuing year at a June 9 meeting at the George Washington Hotel. Dr. Charles R. Anderson is likely to become president, succeeding Herbert B. Larrick. Candidates for treasurer and directors include Brown Lovett, William Brown, L R Smith, W P Massey, Amos Shryock, and H L Riley. A district convention is planned in Norfolk June 18 and 19, with possible participation in the Cedar Point international gathering June 30 to July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Harry J. Lovett
L. M. Allen
Charles R. Anderson
Anderson
Herbert
Larrick
Brown Lovett
William Brown
L. R. Smith
W. P. Massey
Amos Shryock
H. L. Riley
A. T. Hawthorne
Norfolk
Rummage Sale Ad Calls for Discarded Furniture
A note urges saving all discarded furniture and clothing for the S P C A rummage sale. The item refers to a community salvage effort dated presumably in the early part of the month.
Yard Party Brucetown Virginia Weekend
Brucetown Virginia hosts a yard party event on Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30 featuring community neighbors and local vendors. Proceeds support neighborhood improvement projects and residents are invited to bring snacks and lawn chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
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Kernstown Community League Notice
BIG Sale Aluminum
Davis
Scopes
Highland Ave
Navy
Bpert Cuouduns
Hannley
Columbus
BIG
Disciples’ Church
Astor
DR Freed
Newbberry, S. C
Roscwell
Mapp
Lions Club
Cedar Point
Ohio
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