Arkansas Road Tax Crisis Sparks White House Petition
Residents of road district No 4 Conway county Ark seek federal relief to prevent foreclosure on farms and homes due to road tax burdens. W R Webb chairman of the Conway County Taxpayers League cites an alleged ring of politicians. A New York Times report lists 335 petition signers urging President Harding action. Continued on page 2.
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Conway County
Ark
Harding
W. R. Webb
New York Times
Webb
Fire damages a university top floor Montreal
Fire on the top floor of the University of Montreal caused damage estimated at 300000 dollars. A radium supply for research was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
University of Montreal
Prohibition Movement Highlights At World Convention
The world convention of the W. C. T. U. in Philadelphia heard 2,009 delegates discuss the progress of prohibition across five continents. Speakers described the difficulties faced by advocates in their own lands during the session.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Stock Broker Wasserman Commits Suicide After Failure
New York November 15 Jesse A Wasserman head of Wasserman and Co firm that failed on the New York Stock Exchange killed himself. He shot himself after lying in his bathtub at his 81st Street home Monday night. Financial troubles and a pending divorce influenced the act.
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Associated Press
New York
Jesse A. Wasserman
Wasserman and Co
New York Stock
Exchange
81St. Street
Wasserman
Miss Hamilton Weds William M Fitzgerald in Baltimore
Rebecca Hamilton, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James W Hamilton of this city, married William M Fitzgerald formerly of the Postal Telegraph main office in Washington and now with a Baltimore radio firm. The wedding occurred in October and the couple will live in Baltimore. The bride is a trained nurse and graduate of the Homeopathic Hospital of Washington.
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Rebecca Hamilton
James W. Hamilton
Baltimore
William M. Fitzgerald
Postal Telegraph Company
Washington
Miss Hamilton
Mr. Fitzgerald
Homeopathic Hospital of Washington
Cut-off Laws and Frames in Goodyear Rubber Belting Case
Goodyear Rubber Belting and Orchard Supply Co are cited in a legal notice involving cut-off laws and framing issues. WN and related parties appear in the documentation as the dispute moves toward resolution or filing dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Rubber
Orchard Supply CO
Savage attack on Winchester plant manager leads to court delay
William Beverley general manager of Winchester Cold Storage was battered in a reported assault by electrical engineer William F F Kyle. Kyle was released on recognizance as Mayor W W Glass postponed the hearing until Beverley can attend. Beverley remains at home badly bruised while Kyle denies provoking the incident.
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William Beverley
Winchester Cold Storage Company
William FF. Kyle
Beverley
Kyle
W. W. Glass
South Washington Street
Aviator Peirce and Two Mechanics Die in French Grand Prix Crash
French aviator M. Peirce and his two mechanicians were killed when their aircraft crashed during the Grand Prix for commercial airplanes in Le Bourget on Tuesday. The accident occurred amid the competition for the prestigious prize, according to Associated Press reports.
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Lebourget
France
M. Peirce
Bottes Honor Carlisle Guests With Home Party
Mr and Mrs James H Bott hosted at their Fairmount Avenue home last night for guests Mr and Mrs L J Faller of Carlisle Pennsylvania. Also present were Mr and Mrs Faller Carlisle Pa Mr and Mrs Roland Bryarly Dr and Mrs George Heist Miss Dino Reed Mr and Mrs Frank Gearing and Mr and Mrs Joseph P Miller all residents of the city.
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James H. Bott
Fairmouth Avenue
L. J. Faller
Carlisle
Faller
Roland Bryarly
George Heist
Dino Reed
Frank Gearing
Joseph P. Miller
City
Harding to push merchant marine bill in extra session
President Harding plans to ask Congress to take up immediately the merchant marine bill when it meets next week. White House officials say consideration of this measure motivated the extra session and the President will use full influence to secure favorable action from Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
White House
Unlicensed dog fine in Frederick County
Emmanuel Triplett of the western Frederick county region was fined 10.25 dollars including costs for possessing an unlicensed dog. Game Warden Pingley Edward L. Fries had appealed a magistrate’s decision fining 17.75 dollars for shooting wild ducks at Huck's dam, but withdrew the appeal and paid the fine.
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Emmanuel Triplett
Frederick County
Pingley Edward L. Fries
Huck’s
Ladies to Aid Charley Rouss Fire Co Carnival Plans
Women interested in supporting the Charley Rouss Fire Co Carnival and Oyster supper to be held in December are invited to meet the committees at Rouss Hall Friday at 8 p.m. R. A. Grim, Secretary.
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Charley Rouss Fire Co
Rouss Hall
R. A. Grim
Shipping Bill Benefits Rich Classes Amid Tax Burden
Special Correspondence analyzes Harding's call for a special session to push the ship subsidy bill. Democratic members cite a wartime fleet worth about 3 billion dollars now held by the Shipping Board. the bill would allow sale for 200 million, creating a potential taxpayer loss of 2.8 billion dollars.
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Grattan Karans
Washington
Harding
Congress
House Committee On Merchant Marine
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Million Loss in Oil Fire in Humble Field
The Humble oil field fire near Houston Texas was nearly extinguished. It consumed about 750000 barrels of heavy crude oil causing an estimated loss around 61000000 per Gulf Pipe Line Company.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Humble Oil Field
Gulf Pipe Line Company
Keeney Granted Change of Venue in Murder Case
West Virginia Supreme Court approves change of venue for C Frank Keeney official of United Mine Workers of America charged as an accessory to murder. No decision on new trial county reached.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Supreme Court
C. Frank Keeney
United Mine Workers of America
Charles Town
Jefferson County
Keeney
Broadcast Cancer Week Message From Radio Service
The United States Radio Service will broadcast cancer information during Cancer Week from Anacostia station. The first 7 pm message aired last night with a second to follow Thursday night. Listeners east of the Mississippi should hear the 400 meter wavelength broadcasts. Lost yellow rat terrier. reward offered at 17 W Monmouth St. 1 p. 2t.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Radio Service
Anacostia
Mississippi River
W. Monmouth St
Auction Sale of Household Furniture in Frederick and Clarke Farms
Auction set for Saturday November 18 with easy terms on farm loans and goods. T Russell Cather offers household and kitchen items at 306 National Ave, with sales days listed as Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Frederick
Clarke County
T. Russell Cather
National Ave
Ap-tu-thur-sat
Revival Services at Braddock M E Church South
On Sunday night November 6 revival services began at Braddock M E Church South. Attendance and spirit have risen with several conversions reported. Pastor Rev B V Switzer will continue the services until expected results are achieved as he declares the struggle with the devil a fight to the finish for Winchester and the church.
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Braddock § M. E. Church South
B. V. Switzer
Winchester
Our Church
Rate Reduced on Western Apples Washington to Phoenix
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads to cut apple shipping rates from Washington to Phoenix to about $1.40 per 100 pounds from $1.72. The commission ruled the higher rate in Phoenix compared with the West was unfair to western producers and consignees.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arizona Corporation Commission
Phoenix
Arizona
Consignees
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington State
West
West Virginia Supreme Court pick in hospital relief
W H McGinnis of Beckley was elected judge of the West Virginia Supreme Court last Tuesday but learned of the victory only yesterday while hospitalized in Baltimore. He had an operation the day before Election Day and was in a comatose state for days. his wife showed him congratulatory telegrams, and he is expected to leave the hospital soon.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
W. H. McGinnis
Beckley
Supreme Court of West Virginia
Baltimore
McGinnis
Harding to deliver message in person to extra session
Washington November 15. Tentative plans were made for President Harding to go to the capitol next Tuesday and deliver his message in person to the extra session of Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Capitol
Congress
Launch Upsets Eleven Drown in Shelter Bay Tragedy
A Bersimis dispatch reports eleven passengers drowned when a gasoline launch sank Monday night in the lake of Shelter Bay on the north shore of the St. Lawrence river, about 30 miles from the seashore.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Bersimis
St. Lawrence River
Lake of Shelter Bay
Betty Specialty Lingerie Shoppe Opens on Water and Braddock
Betty Lingerie opens a new shop at Water and Braddock streets carrying the latest lingerie styles from Fifth Avenue New York City. Manager May Mort leads the opening event.
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Corner of Water
Braddock St
Fifth Ave
New York City
Betty Lingerie
May Mort
Try Herrell's Real Estate Ad in Winchester Va
Real estate notice for a Winchester Virginia house for rent. Application address listed at 27 W Water Street with additional illegible notes.
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Herrell’s
Kiwanis Club Hearing Endorse Red Cross Support
The Kiwanis Club weekly meeting in the American Legion room featured new scenes and a luncheon. Luther Maphis opened with a ten minute oration on the Importance of Action by Men of Such Ability As Kiwanis. The event included antique fixtures from City Hall and drew attention to Red Cross endorsement.
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Kiwanis Club
American Legion
City Hall
Luther Maphis
Will Barr
Luther
Phil Williams
World W C T U delegates predict global dry era
At the eleventh World’s Convention in Philadelphia delegates from Scotland and Germany delivered messages of hope that international prohibition could be achieved. They noted that even traditionally opposed nations might soon ban intoxicants as the world convention closes and the national W C T U convention opens.
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Associated Press
Phladelphia
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Wced
Secotland
Germany
Miss Mary MacSwiney Near Death in Mountjoy Prison
Irish prisoners warn that hunger striker Miss Mary MacSwiney has suffered a grave decline after eleven days in Mountjoy Prison. Authorities have not confirmed any death, but appeal to the public urges concern.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Mary MacSwiney
Mountjoy
Bank Seizure Shuts Banque Francaise de Mexique
The Banque Francaise de Mexique, run by R. A. Lacaud and Son, failed to open in Mexico City as large crowds gathered outside. Police protected the entrances amid the bank’s closure on November 15.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Banque Francaise de Mexique
R. A. Lacaud and Son
Mexico
Japan papers report Supreme Court decision on citizenship
Tokio papers publish the US Supreme Court ruling that Japanese are ineligible to become American citizens. No reactions except Nochi Shimbun noting Japan cannot act without meddling in US affairs. For the time Japan must observe.
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TOKIO
United States Supreme Court
Nochi Shimbun
Japan
Free mail boxes for bank friends and patrons
An additional supply of mail boxes has been received and will be given to any friend or patron of this bank as a serviceable mailbox at the Shen Valley National Bank. Call at the bank for pickup or more information.
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Bi Bank
SHEN
Valley National Bank
Hunters Astir Early as Game Season Begins
Prediction circulated that full use of hunting licenses today would reduce birds and rabbits. By yesterday's close 800 licenses were issued in the county clerk's office and 265 by the city clerk, totaling 1,065. County permits cost 1 dollar, state licenses 3 dollars, and non residents pay 10 dollars.
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Frederick County
Army Planes Stage Air Fight Over Washington
A dozen planes simulated an air attack on the capital with sorties from Langley and Bolling Fields. The maneuver tested how an enemy air force might approach Washington after Fort Monroe maneuvers over two weeks.
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Prega
Washington
Langley Field
Alexandria
Bolling Field
Fort Monroe
England Elects New Parliament in General Election
London voters across Great Britain including England Scotland Wales and Ulster turn out for the fourth Parliament of King George V. Polls opened at 8 00 AM as results loom with uncertainty and forecasters hedging on outcomes.
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London
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
Ulster
George V
House of Commons
Winchester Mail Receptacle Compliance Ordered
The Winchester post office announced that postal delivery will be withdrawn from residents who lack proper door slits or mailboxes for city carriers. The Postoffice Department has issued the order, requiring all served homes to provide suitable receptacles at the front door.
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Winchester
Postoffice Department
Furniture for sale with multiple pieces in AI condition
Classified listing for 2 buffets 2 dressers 1 sewing machine tables furniture in AI condition. Contact at Market St phone 90W for details. Postmarked 14-1p-2¢.
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Market St
Detectives Reexamine Mrs Gibson Story In Hall Mills Case
New Brunswick police say detectives scrutinized the account given by Mrs Jane Gibson who described the slaying of Rev Wheeler Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills. The review focused on the scene and a light haired woman matching her description, with notes on a mule and cedar trees at the site.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
Jane Othe
Wheeler Hall
Eleanor R. Mills
Gibson
Disaster in Chile Appalls Nation in Quake Toll
Reports from Santiago show President Alessandri visiting the devastated zone after the earthquake and tsunami. Official death tallies near 900 with unofficial estimates up to 2000. towns severely damaged as details of the catastrophe spread and more suffering is revealed.
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Associated Press
Santeago
Chile
Alessandri
Lapa
Nity
Forfeiture in fire hose case tied to arrest on warrant
Clarence Cupp forfeits 8 dollars and 2 dollars costs in police court for driving a vehicle over a fire hose during a recent fire after failing to appear when called on a warrant. He was arrested by Derieed Dove. Also advertised is a seven room house and lot at 124 West Leicester Street near Washington Street for 1600 dollars cash with immediate possession to Lloyd P. Fisher of Winchester Virginia.
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Clarence Cupp
Hay
Derieed Dove
Leicester Street
Washington Street
Lloyd P. Fisher
Winchester
Robert D Phillips Recovers From Illness in Washington
Robert D Phillips of the Western Union Tea Company in Washington is recuperating after illness. He has spent two weeks here with his brother John W Phillips of Chapman Auto Sales, and has improved greatly since resting locally after long hours on duty.
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Robert. D. Phillips
Western Union Tea Company
Washington
John W. Phillips
Chapman Auto Sales Company
Mr. Phillips
Local business ad highlights long connection with established firm
An advertisement from a Valley firm emphasizes its long standing relationship with a historic partner. It notes contact details at Office N Ave and a phone listing 447, signaling ongoing export services and business reliability.
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The
Valey
N Ave
Henry M. A
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William F. Kyle
Empire Theatre
Water Street
B. ¥. Switzer
Winchester, Va
RED Cross
Fishpaw
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