Prohibition Issue in Eight States Shapes 1924 Vote
President Coolidge appeals to voters not to abdicate their sovereignty. The article notes a tight national race with both parties claiming gains, eight states voting on Prohibition issues, and Coolidge traveling to Northampton to cast ballots for Butler and Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
National Party
Senate
New York
Smith
Maryland
Ritchie
Ohio
Vic Donahey
Illinois
Wisconsin
Colorado
California
Missouri
Nevada
Montana
Northampton
Mass
Butler
Fuller
Election Returns At Empire Tomorrow With Good Show
Empire Theatre will present complete election returns from Massachusetts New York Ohio Illinois and other states tomorrow with seven to eleven o'clock coverage and a program of pictures. Seventh and Ninth Virginia district returns will be tabulated and announced. Regular admission prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Virginia
South End Hose Company Meeting Tonight at 8 Oclock
Regular monthly meeting of South End Hose Company scheduled for tonight at 8 oclock. All members urged to attend due to important business. Also advertisement for sale of Golden Ripe Pears at 5% per bushel and Extra Fancy Virginia Apples in gift boxes and baskets with shipping offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Glaize & Hurst
Market St
Vote for W. R. Talbot for Congress
A brief election notice urges voters to elect W. R. Talbot to Congress in the upcoming Tuesday election. The call emphasizes Talbot as the favored candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Talbot
Congress
W.r. Talbot
National Apple Week Celebrated at George Washington Hotel
National Apple Week runs countrywide and is celebrated at the George Washington Hotel with apples and cider available in lounges and dining rooms. George Washington hotel staff feature over 200 apple preparations, inviting guests to sample freely, while rooms offer large plates of apples and cider to encourage healthful, economical fruit usage throughout winter.
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George Washington
American Hotels Corporation
Leslie Kincaid
C. M . Collins
Stors
Frederick County
Collins
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Empire keeps band over for three days at affordable prices
Moviegoers can see Three Bad Men at the Empire today tomorrow and Wednesday with no rise in regular prices. Red Gaston and his eight piece band will perform from 7 to 7 30 and 9 to 9 30 in the pit during shorts. The suggestion urges seeing Colonial tonight Empire tomorrow and Colonial Wednesday to enjoy Joanna Bluebeards Seven Wives and Three Bad Men at common rates, with casts listed on the paper’s last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Pola Negri
Red Gaston
Empire Management
Empire-Colonial
Colonial
Joanna
Bluebeard
Seven Wives
First National Pictures
Fox
Senator Jackson Better
The condition of former United States Senator William P. Jackson was much improved today. Physicians say the crisis has been safely posed. For sale a 1 ton Chevrolet truck listed by J. Few Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Salisbury, Md
United States
William P. Jackson
Miners Wanted White Steady Work at Coal Company
White miners sought by Wolf Den Coal Company in Shalimar Maryland for steady work and housing benefits. Apply to J C Hockman at 12 S Main St Winchester Virginia or write for details.
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Wolf den Coal CO
Shalimar
J. C. Hockman
S. Main St
Winchester
Mrs. Virginia Hollis Dies After Long Illness At Home
Mrs. Virginia Brown Hollis widow of Edward G. Hollis died at 6 30 this morning at her East Boscawen street home after a lingering illness. She was a lifelong Winchester resident and survivor to five children and two brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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Virginia Brown Hollis
Edward G. Hollis
East Boscawen Street
Hollis
Winchester
William W. Brown
J. E. Armstrong
Old See
Common Council
Clayton W. Hollis
E. Bruce Capper
Charles O’conner
Bucket Brigade Saves Stephens City Restaurant Fire
A early today fire at a Stephens City frame building housing Eldridge Luttrell's restaurant was checked by a rapid bucket brigade. The flames, likely sparked in a kitchen range, began from an upstairs window around 7 30, with R A Lemtey and another citizen raising the alarm. The loss stayed under 100 dollars as locals saved the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Luttrell
Winchester
Stephens City
R. A. Lemtey
Eldridge Lemley
Be Sure To Vote For Harrison In Seventh District
The Seventh Congressional District voters are urged to elect the Democratic nominee Thomas W. Harrison for the next Congress. The City Democratic Committee warns against misleading statements and asks Democrats to cast a vote for Harrison with a strong majority expected in Winchester.
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Seventh Congressional District
United States
Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
City Democratic Committee
Death pistol shells match detective's weapon
A detective homicide case hinges on ballistics as shells found at the scene match the detective's pistol. Authorities pursue leads to identify suspects and close the investigation.
Death mystery in Washington linked to necktie and ring clues
Washington police disclosed new facts in the investigation of Detective Sergt. Arthur B. Scrivener's death. A necktie matching one given to a live‑in partner and a ring from a former fiancée figure among the clues, while no suspect or motive has been found and the inquest is delayed.
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Sergt
Arthur B. Scrivener
Washington
Washington Sunday Star
Rock Enon Springs
Frederick County
Winchester
Ras Theen
Serivetate
Scrivener
Enners
Matt Walsh
N Street
Henry G. Pratt
Thomas Nally
Joseph F. Waldron
Thomas F. Sweeney
Patrick O’brien
Harrington & Richardson
Catherine Markey
Apple Packers Wanted at Tremonti Orchards Kernstown
Help wanted for packing house positions at Tremonti Orchards in Kernstown Virginia. High wages offered and steady work with immediate applications accepted.
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Apple Packers
Tremonti Orchards
Kernstown
Death of Gustave Dalcour at Granite Farm Ellicott City
Gustave T. Dalcour of Granite Farm near Ellicott City Maryland died at his home Saturday night after several weeks illness. He was 65. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday from St Pauls Catholic Church with interment in the family cemetery. Survived by widow Guilhierminna de Bullet and four daughters including Mrs Roy Richards. Dalcour mourned as a cultured gentleman with many friends in Winchester area and beyond. Relatives fromWinnesie plan to attend the Ellicott City service.
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Ustave T. Dalcour
Granite Farm
Ellicott City
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Benjamin Whiteley
Willelminna Dalcour
Eugenie Dalcour
Lolita Richards
Roy W. Richards
Richards
Winchester
United States
Wicnnesie
Harrison Ad Attacks in Winchester Campaign Letter
A campaign letter from Dabney C. Harrison attacks Judge Harrison and his voting record. The author claims falsities in rival statements about child labor bills and farm relief, cites past votes, missed roll calls, and accuses a local paper of printing untruths. The missive urges voters to support T. W. Harrison, labeling the creator as untrustworthy.
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Dabney C. Harrison
Oathio Dé
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Saturday Night’s Star
Harrisonburgh
Luray
Harrison
State Bar Association
Bayard
Delaware
Congress
Haugen
Murder or accident in Atlantic City quicksand death
John Wilkinson, a Winchester colored houseman, died in a swamp near Atlantic City after a night out with companions. Prosecutors say he was drugged, robbed, placed in a car, then thrown into quicksand and suffocated. Witnesses include George Preston, Harry Green, William Walker, and details cover his last movements and funeral.
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John Wilkinson
Winchester
New Jersey
Atlantic City
George Preston
Harry Green
Wilkinson
William Walker
Haddon Hall
Green
Walker
Eesort
Bender
Preston
Humming Bird
St. Paul’s A. M. EB
H. C. Walker
J. H. Quiett
Walker Carter
Orrick Cemetery
Joseph Ransom
George Brown
Charles Fletcher
Arthur Allen
James Wells
Election to Decide Congress Tuesday in Winchester
The City Electoral Board set the congressional election for tomorrow with polls opening at sunrise 6.35 a m and closing at 5.05 p m. Judges and clerks were appointed for four precincts including Friendship Engine House City Hall Precinct and the Sarah Zane Precinct with named officers listed.
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City Electoral Board
Winchester
Friendship Engine House
John W. Kater
Charles P. Kremer
Stuart Grim
Morris Grim
Sam Crisman
Charley Rouss
B. F. Arthur
M. T. Reed
L. C. Carper
Marvin Gore
John Dunn
City Hall
M. Lohr Capper
Harry Harmer
Charles Fries
H. B. Dunlap
H. ©. Brill
Sarah Zane
John Huntsberry
Frank B. Crawford
Elm Hodges
Horace McKinster
Henry Brown
Winchester preacher cites commandments in campaign
Dabney C. Harrison argues public officials should be guided by Christian principles and cites the seventh and ninth commandments. He notes a local paper barred reply to his critic and accuses hidden rings of control. Advertisement lists apple varieties and Ben Davis stock for sale at 676 N. Market St.
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Washington
Winchester
Abney C. Harrison
P. S
Bes
Star
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Dabney C. Harrison
Colonial Brick Plant Produces High Quality Shale Bricks
The Colonial Brick Corporation advances with eight down draft kilns soon burning and a shale source sufficient for fifty years. The plant, driven by electricity, can produce 150000 bricks daily using shale rather than clay, with a modern process and fireproof buildings.
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Ion
Allen B. Geen
Ledric
Senate
Wisehenane
Charles A. Hoshour
Hoshour
Ianeaheans
Hale Brick
Han
T. Mk
Com
H. B. Ne
Colonial Brick Corporation
Sale of L. E. Harford Property November 6
Two residences of late Lewis E. Harford at 514 and 516 North Market street will be sold in front of Court House at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday November 6 by public auction. The notice appears in the local listings dated 10-30-10-6t.
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L. E. Hord
Lewis E. Harford
North Market Street
Court House
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J. Few Brown
Bucket Brigade Saves
Star Office
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Gainesboro
Roy Richards
Ellicott City, MO
Jersey Swamp
Judges and Clerks of Congress
Delicious
Stayman
Grimes
Black Twig
Jonathan
King David
Ben Davis
N. Market St
Colonial Corporation
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