Ninety Five Miners Entombed After Spangler Mine Explosion
Ninety five miners are reported entombed at the Reilly mine near Spangler after an explosion at 7 30 this morning. Rescue crews found three bodies at the third entry and fear the rest may be dead. Wives and children gathered at the shaft as rescue efforts began and mine officials ordered cars from Pittsburgh and Retsox for quick relief. The extent of the blast remained undetermined as the search continued.
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Spangler
Reilly
Pittsburgh
Retsox
N. Y
Harrisburg
Frank Hall
Final Rally of Democrats in Winchester Tonight
Democrats close campaign with a City Hall Auditorium rally at eight. The Citizens Band performs before and during the meeting presided by City Chairman Harry Hardy. Speakers include FW Harrison William Meade Fletcher Rappahannock county William F Keyser Luray and R Grey Williams Winchester.
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Winchester
Citizens’ Band
Harry Hardy
T. Russell Cather
FW Harrison
William Meade Fletcher
Rappahannock County
William F. Keyser
Luray
R. Grey Williams
Fletcher
Harrison
John Paul
City Hall
Paul
Harding
Republican Congress
Captain Paul
Frederick County
W. R. Talbot
City Electoral Board Sets November Election Details
The City Electoral Board announced arrangements for tomorrow's election in Winchester. Polls open at 6 35 a m and close at 4 52 p m with 100 foot buffers at polling places. Judges of election to act impartially and registrants on the new list who have paid poll taxes are qualified to vote.
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Winchester
Farmer Union speaker to address Handley Library
Mr W F E Lansdon national lecturer of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union will speak at the Handley Library on Thursday November 9 at 230 pm He is a real farmer and will bring a message of sympathy and enlightenment for farmers and others The public is urged to attend Frederick Co Union publicity rep L J McCartney 1p-11
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W. FE. Lansdon
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
Handley ‘Library
Lansdon
Newberryism dominates U.S. political scene in 1940 election
Washington reports Truman H. Newberry’s possible ouster as a likely result of the November 7 election. Senate shifts since March threaten his seat, with Democratic pressure for a new inquiry and Republicans split over his retention. The issue has become a moral test in several states ahead of the presidential race.
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Washington
Truman H. Newberry
Senate
Newberry
McCumber
Watson
Georgia
Purified election bid ends with seating of Paul in Congress
John Paul seeks to purge Seventh district irregularities by voiding the 1920 election. Instead the Republican committee will seat him as the congressman and reimburse nearly $15,000 in salary from March 4, 1921 plus contest expenses.
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Republican Committee
Paul
John Paul
Tikeeae
Shenandoah County Forecast for Harrison Victory
The Woodstock Times predicts Shenandoah County will back Democrat T W Harrison in the next Tuesday congressional election, with indications that Judge Harrison will carry the county though the margin will be known after votes are canvassed.
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T. W W. Harrison
Winchester
Shenandoah County
Woodstock Times
Cut-Off Laws and Frames at Goodyear Belting Win
A letter from Mr. John Paul requests support but the writer E Virginia Smith of Winchester Virginia says she was disfranchised after voting for Judge Harrison in 1920 and has not re registered, questioning why her vote would help Paul.
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Goodyear Rubber
WIN, Orchard Supply CO
John Paul
Judge Harrison
Matinee Empire Tomorrow at 2 30 P M
A matinee at Empire offers a program of pictures and special election returns tomorrow afternoon. The advertisement invites attendees to come and be comfortable and see something good.
Paul attacks Harrison in Winchester campaign speech
Republican Congressman candidate John Paul assails Judge Harrison as a ghastly failure and defends tariff policy. He claims election laws are strictly enforced in Rockingham but lax in Democratic counties, cites voting issues and criticizes the Virginia constitution and postwar reforms. Campaign notes include a Capitol concert and prior whistle-stop in Frederick.
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Harrison
Paul
Hanford MacNider
The
American Legion
Rockingham County
Rockingham
William Meade Fletcher
Urges Voters to Favor Bond Issue Tuesday
The Star editor urges support for a $200,000 bond issue for water and sewer improvements. Residents fear tax or water rate increases, while fire protection needs push for better water facilities, fire plugs, and connected mains in extending city boundaries. Continues on page 7.
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Fire Department
Friendship Ire Company
Voters urged to vote in Virginia election despite challenges
The Democratic Committee declares that Seventh district voters with paid poll taxes and registered names may vote tomorrow. It warns against intimidation by Republicans citing the 1920 Paul Harrison contest and promises protection for citizens exercising their rights. New women voters who paid polls earlier retain voting eligibility.
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Seventh Congressional District
Paul Harrison
Commonwealth of Virginia
Democratic Committee
Empire Theatre to Present National Election Returns
A special wire is installed at the Empire Theatre to receive complete election returns from this district and state and nation tomorrow evening. The program invites patrons to view a good picture while the full House of Representatives 36 Senators and 32 Governors will be elected. Matinee tomorrow 2.30 PM.
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Empire Theatre
House of Representatives
Harry B. Wolf Convicted of Conspiracy in Norris Case
Harry B. Wolf, noted criminal lawyer and former Congressman, found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice in the Baltimore Norris murder case. Sentence suspended pending a motion for new trial. Wolf implicated in the frame up story used against the prosecution. Debarment proceedings are pending.
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Baltimore
Harry B. Wolf
William B. Norris
Wolf
Supreme Bench of
John Keller
Gangaters
Norris
Keller
Frank L. Allers
Democratic Landslide Campaign Appeal in Village Election
A letter from Henry F. Seal of New York City urges voters to back Democrat Tom Harrison in a village election, claiming reliable sources and Republican skeptics predict a sweeping victory. He argues big margins and bets favor Harrison to deliver the largest Democratic majority over a Republican in the area.
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New York
Virginia
Tom Harrison
Harrison
Witnesses Summoned in Hall Mills Murder Case
New Brunswick New Jersey November 6 all persons connected with the Hall Mills murder case are summoned to a conference with Attorney General McCran to determine evidence for the grand jury later in the week The meeting will decide if Frances Stevens Hall widow of the slain rector may appear before the grand jury Authorities say they will use every means to prevent her from telling her story to the jury.
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New Brunswick
N. J
McCran
Hall-Mills
Frances Stevens Hall
Auxiliary to hold supper and bazaar at Legion hall
The American Legion Auxiliary invites members to a supper and bazaar at the Legion building on Navy 28. Members are asked to attend a call meeting Monday November 13 at 8 p m to report on all committees.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Building
South End Hose Company to Mark 27th Anniversary
Regular meeting and twenty seventh anniversary celebration set for Monday evening November 6 at 7 30. Speakers include R Gray Williams F E B Clerk R T Barton Merton Kremer Andrew Bell. Members urged to attend and interested citizens invited. Harold C March president Claude M Grim secretary.
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R. Gray Williams
F. EB. Clerk
R. T. Barton
Merton Kremer
Andrew Bell
Harold C
Claude M. Grim
Turks Break Truce and Rampage Across Allied Lands
Reported clash escalates as Turkish forces violate a fragile ceasefire and advance into areas held by Allied Forces. Details indicate rapid marching units and heightened concern for civilian areas.
Turkish Nationalists Press For Full Control Of Constantinople
Turkish Nationalists who overthrew the sultan demand Allied evacuations in Constantinople and refuse landings by Allied or American sailors without permission. London observers warn Kemalists seek to widen gains into Eastern Europe as they push through the Dardanelles and threaten Straits access.
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Rest
Europe
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Adrawal
Kemalist
Great Brita
Russia
Straits of the Dardenelles
Mrs Sarah Brooks Visits Relatives in Ingtton
Mrs Sarah Brooks left Saturday to visit relatives and friends in Ingt on seeking a brief respite from daily routines.
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Sarah Brooks
Inington
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