Congress Fights Excite Interest Across States
Heavy voting reported in Winchester Virginia with about 1 100 of 2 000 registered voters casting ballots for US senator and congressional and bond issues. Massachusetts shows record female turnout while Virginia Ninth District expects large turnout. Ohio and other states report calm to fair weather affecting polling.
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Virginia
Maryland
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
West Virginia
Winchester
United States
Congress
Reuss Engine House
Sarah Zane Engine House
City
Reuss
Friendship Engine House
Hall
Sarah Zane
T. W. Harrison
John Paul
Boston
Lodge
W. P. Jackson
Senate
Channing H. Cox
John F. Fitzgerald
Richmond
Columbus
Dead number 63 in wreck of coal mine
Span gler Pa Nov 7 The bodies of 50 miners who died in the Reilly mine explosion lay in the morgue at 9 am Thirteen more were in sight in the mine and 32 injured in hospital Rescuers estimated 112 men may have been at work The tally rose to 63 dead with 13 more bodies in the mine and 32 in hospital Coroner Schwab began inquest plans and volunteers prepared graves for victims with coffins arriving.
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Spangler
Reilly
Reilly Coal Company
Schwab
Johnstown
Plot to obstruct justice in Hall Mills murder case
New Brunswick reports an inquiry into a plot to obstruct justice and protect the murderers. Special Deputy Attorney General Mott plans to indict the alleged accessories after the fact based on an eye witness account by Mrs. Jane Gibson.
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Hall-Mills
New Brunswick
Mott
Gray
Jane Gibson
Harding to Call Extra Session on November 20
President Harding plans to issue a call for a special session of Congress to convene on November 20. White House announcements say the President may change plans at the last moment but has the support of Senate and House leaders.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Cut-off Saws and Frames at Orchard Supply Co
Mrs. Claude Stickley of Vaucluse spent the day in town with relatives and friends. Wanted Butler apply to Star office. Pee eee
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Goodyear Rubber
WIN, Orchard Supply CO
Claude Stickley
Vaucluse
Butler
Star Office
South Enders Celebrate 27th Fire Company Birthday
Officers and members of the South End Hose Company marked 27 years since organization with a party at the hose hall on West Monmouth street. Veterans recalled early struggles while city and state figures praised the department and community growth. A white cake with 27 candles highlighted the event amid speeches and refreshments.
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South End Hose Company
Hose Hall
West Monmouth Street
South End
Torch Corps
Harold C. March
F. E. Clerk
Handley Schools
J. H. Henry
R. Gray Williams
Williams
Winchester
Beck Baking Corporation
William Haines
Ryneal Hose Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Rouss Firemen To Hold Bazar
At the Charley Rouss Fire Company regular meeting the members voted to stage an old time bazar starting December 6 for about ten days. It will be the first bazar in several years to raise funds. Oscar H. Lewis chairs the committee and invites women to join by contacting him.
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Charley -Rouss Fire Company
Oscar H. Lewis
Complete election returns shown at Empire Theatre tonight
Election results from district state and nation will be displayed at the Empire Theatre starting at seven. The program includes a feature picture and short subjects with results announced and screened at intervals throughout the evening.
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Empire Theatre
Enthused Democrats Rally in Seventh District Contest
A large Winchester gathering featured speakers Hon. Meade Fletcher of Sperryville Hon. R Gray Williams and Hon. William F Keyser with Congressman T Russell Cather. They defended the HarrisonPaul contest and criticized Republican tactics noting alleged precinct disenfranchisement and irregularities while praising Democratic leaders and judges.
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Torium
Nagle
Wi Meade Fletcher
Sperryvil
Carroll Menefee
Ti Congressional Committee
R. Gray Williams
William F. Keyser
T. Russell Cather
Meade Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Paul
Wetcher
Tudwe Barrison
Harrison
Elections Committee
Fletcher
Winchester
Rpublican
Congress
Luray
Page County
Judge Harrison
Keyser
Dallinger
Massachusetts
Peery’s likely win for Ninth District
A telegram from Kyle Morison of Bristol a Ninth District Democrat states the Ninth is in splendid fighting form and the party confidently expects Peery’s election by a substantial majority. Telegram sent to Harry F. Byrd, Winchester Virginia, chairman of the State Central Committee.
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Harry F. Byrd
Democratic ‘State Central Committee
Kyle Morison
Bristol
Peery
Poultry Show at Winchester Fair Draws Big Crowds and Prizes
The Winchester Fair poultry show drew strong entries and praise for the new Virginia venue. Judge Jacob Eberly notes large classes led by Barred Rocks from Gano Brothers and quality winners across White Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds. Breeders such as Murphy Rideout and L. A. Lamp earned multiple top pens and awards across many breeds.
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Jacob Ebprly
Winchester Fair
Virginia
Harry Bryant
Gano Brothers
Rhode Island
Bryant
John JL
Murphy
Rideolt
Hagerstown
Gano Grothers
H. T. Murphy
G. L. Rothgeb
James F. Bolick
Murphy Light
Plymouth Rocks
J. R. McDonald
A. K. Snyder
White Wyandottes
Alvin Orndoff
Miss Mattie Dorsey
Silver Wyandottes
L. A. Lamp
C. R. I. Reds
L. F. Dorsey
B. F. Rideout
Dorsey
Rose Comb
R. I. Reds
Thos. J. Hardesty
Jersey Black Giants
W. M.fletcher
Light
Brahmas
Paul Shryock
Public Sale at White Post Includes Horses Cattle Hogs
Auction listing announces a November sale at White Post with four heavy horses five cows fifty two hogs and shoats and farm implements. Fodder bundles and household goods will be sold with 12 month terms. Yellow cars by barrel. R F Hatcher Duvall Dunn Auctioneers W A Bradford Clerk.
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White Post
R. F. Hatcher
Duvall & Dunn
W. A. Bradford
Winchester readers protest tree trimming practices
A community letter denounces what it calls tree butchery on Braddock Street and Fairmont Avenue in Winchester. It urges proper trimming, warns against stubs and topping, recommends wound dressings, and stresses preserving elm and maple streets with expert care and long growth times.
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Winchester
Braddock Street
Fairmont Avenue
Water Street
Providen
Towell
Devel
America
Washington
D. C
Minneapolis
Detroit
Portland
Kilmer
Death takes Mrs Tilford in 77th year
In Winchester a death is reported as Mrs Tilford passes away in her 77th year. The notice notes the late Mrs Tilford’s age and location.
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Mrs. Tilford
Widow of John B Tilford Buried in Mount Hebron
Florinda Jones Tilford, widow of John B Tilford a former Standard Oil investor, died aged 76 in Winchester. Born in Berryville she moved to this city and left substantial wealth for family and charity. Burial set at Mount Hebron after funeral at Christ Church with Rev Robert B Nelson.
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Blue Ridge Summit
Florinda Jones Tilford
John B. Tilford
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Christ Church
Robert B. Nelson
Tilford
Virgi
George W. Hammond
Win
Mise Taylor
William Taylor
Clarke County
Empire Theatre Showcases Best Film Company Pictures
The Empire Theatre runs a continuous program featuring top film companies and real pop stars. No other local theatre offers pictures as good. Come to The Empire, the community theatre in town, for guaranteed premier films.
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Empire Theatre
Empire
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