Miners Still Split as Washington Talks Loom
At Springfield and Indianapolis reports show coal workers slow to return to work amid a planned Washington conference Friday to press a 60 percent wage increase a six hour day and a five day week. West Virginia miners largely ignore the order with only a few small shifts, while arms and ammunition were seized in Dawes Cabin Creek district.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
D. V. Kennedy
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
Raymond City
Boomer
Tunnelton
Longacre
Powellton
Cabin Creek
Kennedy
United Mine Worker of America
Cornwell
Dawes
Harrell
Thomas T. Brewster
Coal Operators
Iitation
John L. Lewis
Epee Ee Eee
Miners’ Organization
Brewster
Richmond hearing on telephone rate increases faces many lawyers
In Richmond a crowded hearing before the State Corporation Commission debates proposed rate increases for the telephone company. City attorneys from Winchester and Richmond oppose raises, arguing franchises limit changes until expiration. The case, with appeals possible to the Supreme Court, could affect multiple cities as hearings continue through the week.
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Sion
Richmond
Philip Williams
Winchester
Ite J Counsel
Conten
Commissson
George Wayne Anderson
Rhea
Supreme Court of Appeals
Common Council of
Ramsburg
Senator Thomas S. Martin Dies in Charlottesville
Thomas Staples Martin, veteran senator from Virginia and Democratic floor leader, died in Charlottesville hospital at age 72 after months of illness. Born in Scottsville, he rose from railroad attorney to Senate leader, serving since 1895, and played a key role on the appropriations committee and during war Congress.
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Associated Press
Charlottesville
Thomass. Martin
United States Senate
Martin
Senate
Thomas ‘Staples Martin
United States
Virginia
Fitzhugh Lee
Old Dominion
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Albemarle
John Samuel Martin
Marthe Ann Staples
Colony
Scottsville
Albemarle County
Virginia Military Institute
Battle of
New Market
University of Virginia
John S. Barbour
Democratic Party
Readjuster
Mahone
Reds Roundup In Washington and Oakland Riot
In Centralia Washington nineteen alleged I W W members were jailed after arming day attacks and the armistice day parade violence that killed four American Legion members and led to a lynching. The Washington National Guard patrolled the city as unrest eased. In Oakland California a mob attacked the communist labor party HQ at Loring Hall burning radical literature and flags.
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Associated Press
Centralia
Wash
American Legion
I. Wf
W.aiember
National Guard
State of Washington
Tacoma
Oakland
Oal
Communist Labor Party
Loring Hall
Rev Dr J H Lacy Attends Virginia Synod Sessions
The Rev Dr J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church participates in this week's Virginia Synod sessions meeting in Charlottesville. He is guest of F P Dunnington during the event.
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J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Virginia Synod
Charlottes
F. P. Dunnington
Steel Induces Rebound Of Market
New York stocks opened with rallies in the first half hour but fell back as selling of special issues pressured prices. General Motors rose from 323 to 330 after dipping to earlier lows while other autos oils and equipment lagged. Metals led by American Smelting and steady United States Steel supported a noon rebound as call money touched the year's high at 14 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
General Motors
Alos
United States
1918 Chevrolet Roadster for sale by Sam Crisman
Good condition 1918 Chevrolet Roadster offered by Sam Crisman at rear of Shyrock and Co Ip i.
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Sam Crisman
Shyrock and Co
Furs On Sale At Jolliffe & Jolliffe For Three Days
A small sample line of high grade furs arrives and will be sold at our store for three days only. Prices range from $9.98 to $75.00. See them at once at 10 Jolliffe and Jolliffe.
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Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Senator Martin’s 1890s career and marriage to Lucy Day
The article recalls Senator Martin’s rise after a party coup, his 1893 election over General Lee, reelection win in 1901 against Governor Tyler, and the 1904 primary reform era. It notes his statewide tours and third victory, plus his marriage on October 10, 1894 to Lucy Chambliss Day with two children.
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General Assembly
General Lee
Martin
T. Hoge Tyler
A. J. Montague
Lucy Chambliss-Day
Col. Co. Fenton Day
Smithfield
Raincoat Theft Case in Police Court
Paul Anthony, a colored youth, pleaded guilty to taking a $12 army raincoat from a car on Frederick plaza three weeks earlier. He received ten days in jail and a $5 fine plus costs, with an appeal bond set at $75 for the next Corporation Court term on November 1.
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Paul ‘Anthony
Frederick Plaza
Harry R.kern
Corporation Court
Raymond L. Mattison
Empire Theater
Anthony
Ohio Vets Defeat U S Prohibition in State Vote
In Columbus on November 12, official returns show Ohio voters defeated the federal prohibition amendment last Tuesday by 500,520 to 499,879 with a request for a recount by James A. White, manager of the Ohio dry federation.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of State
James A. White
Ohio Dry Federation
Crisfield Oyster Sale Notice at Streit's Nov 13 1919
Crisfield readers urged to attend Streit's Oyster Sale at 427 N Market Street on Thursday November 13 1919. G. O. Snapp advertises old price salt water select oysters and reminds customers to attend.
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Crisfield Salt Water
Old Price
G. O. Snapp
N. Market St
Streit’s Sale
Funeral for Mrs. Hillyard Held in Braddock Street Church
Mrs. George W. Hillyard died Monday after a brief illness from heart trouble. The funeral was conducted by Rev. F M Richardson of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers from the family including Ashley Hillyard W C Plundeke Roy Hillyard John Kauffman Morris Hillyard and George Perry.
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George W. Hillyard
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Ashley Hillyard
W. C. Plundeke
Roy Hillyard
John Kauffman
Morris Hillyard
George Perry
Want To Buy Business Property On Main Street
Want to buy business property on Main between Piccadilly and Cork streets on Piccadilly Street from Evans Hotel to B O station. Price should be reasonable. Prefer to deal with owner G B Chapman at Chapman's Auto Supply. BY THE DOZEN small farms priced 2000 to 2500. Herrell's Real Estate Agency 12-1p-31. 6 percent land bonds for sale on city and county property. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Evans Real Estate 10-1p-11. WANTED Cook for family of two apply 142 N Washington St 11-1p-31 Apples wanted Sam Haines Winchester. Winchester Leather Supply Co 142 S Main St Sam Ensonia 12-fp-6t.
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Cork Streets
Piccadilly St
Evans Hotel
G. B. Chapman
Chapman
Herrell’s
N. WaShinGton St
Winchester Leather Supply Co
Main St
SAM Ensogna
Ile
Federal prohibition enforcement heads announced
John I. Kramer of Mansfield Ohio was named federal prohibition commissioner and will lead a nine agent executive field force under the bureau of internal revenue. Plans include nine territories with mobile agents, headquarters possibly in Albany New York City Virginia Atlanta Little Rock and San Francisco. Departments named Northeastern New York Eastern Southern Gulf Central Northwestern Southwestern Pacific. Virginia and West Virginia join the Southern district.
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Washington
John I. Kramer
Mansfield
Kramer
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Daniel
Roper
Internal Revenue
Richmond
Albany
New York City
Ragareta Va
Atlanta
Little Rock
Ark
Ene Ar
San Francisco
Cal
New York
Pacific
Virginia
West Virginia
Stockton Heths Name On Docket
Stockton Heths name will appear on court records as his estate faces inheritance tax questions. The case, argued before the Supreme Court of Appeals in Richmond, involves estate assessment limits after his death following a shooting by Professor Harry Vawter.
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Richmond
Stockton Heth
Heth
Harry Vawter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Supreme Court of Appeals
Hotel Evans switches to European plan under Buckley
Mr. F L Buckley who recently leased Hotel Evans now owns the property and has adopted the European plan. Guests are charged only for what they receive and dining room hours are extended. The new manager, with experience at Farmville Front Royal and Berkeley Springs, is personally overseeing all details.
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F. L. Buckley
Evans Ae
Commercial and Savings K
Buckley
Frans
Farmville
Front Royal
Virginia
Berkeley
Springs
W. Va
County Treasurer John Smith Welcomes Baby Boy
County Treasurer Robert S. Smith and Mrs. Smith announce the birth of a baby boy at Memorial Hospital. Both parents are reported to be well. The infant is named Remith Jr., currently convalescing alongside an older sibling who recently underwent an appendicitis operation.
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Roberts
Smith
Campaign Drive Meeting Changed Heading to Handley Lecture
The Protestant Episcopal Church national campaign holds a Christ Church gathering at 8 pm this Wednesday with John Richardson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, delivering the principal address. Blackburn Smith of Berryville speaks Sunday at 11 am, and on Thursday the 20th instant Rev. Dr. H P Abbott of Grace Church and St Peters Baltimore speaks.
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Handley
Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
John Richardson
Chamber of Commerce
Blackburn Smith
Berryville
H. P. Abbott
Cleveland Cathedral
Grace Church
St. Peter's Church
Baltimore
Lee Tires and Tubes Offer From Local Dealer
You can save 20 percent off list price on Lee tires and tubes with guaranteed fabric for 5 000 miles and puncture proofing for 6 000 miles. Lee 8 ply tires adjusted for 8 000 miles. Local users praise them. Call or write J Y Beverley at City Hall for prices.
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Beverley
City Slaughter House Prices for Family Hog Quietly Trimmed
Prices at the City slaughter house range from $1 to $1.50 for family hog butchering services. United Phone ad indicates orders or inquiries through SPRR and NEWMAN.
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City
United Phonr
State Guard Recruitment Drive Seeks Eligible Men
Owing to unsettled times the Adjutant General orders State and National Guard units to recruit to their limits. Men aged 18 to 45 are eligible. Logan R. Fay commands. Also seeking Star carriers via city office. Ends with brief want ad call.
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Adjutant General
National Guard
Night of Laughs at Empire House Grows Family Event
A local entertainment notice invites families to Empire House Friday night November 14. The event features the Little Black comedian and a sketch titled Back To God's County with children encouraged to attend the hilltop tollgate school playhouse and bring treats for the bears.
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Empire
God's County
Hillman’s Tollgate School
Jeone
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