Big Fire Loses in New Orleans From Swelling Blaze
Associated Press reports a major blaze hit New Orleans on November 20. Fire officials estimate extensive damage along Desire Wharf to Independence Street, fueled by shifting winds and possible spark from a switching engine. Affected area includes Guyam fruit and steam wharf and all structures between Desire and Independence streets.
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Associated Press
Orleans
Desiret Wharf
Desire
Independence Street
Captain Francis M. Davis Dies in San Antonio
Captain Francis M. Davis, former superintendent of the National Cemetery in Winchester, died November 12 in San Antonio and was buried there. He served in the U S Army during the oil war and his son Col Wil Davis was killed in France in the recent war. Survived by his widow a daughter and a son.
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Winchester
San Antonio
Francis M. Davis
National
Davis
Oval
James Bodley
Press
Gettysburg
Col
Wil- Davis
France
St. Davis
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Ted
Capt. Davis
Harvard Yale Grid Rivalry Draws Massive Crowd
The Harvard Yale football clash drew about 80,000 spectators in New Haven with 74,473 paid admissions. The rivalry drew prominent attendees from politics society and business as Yale’s bowl set the scene for the decisive gridiron game.
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Associated Press
NEW
Haven
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Milady
Chile Stealer Gets Life In Norristown Kidnapping Case
Au gust Pascal known as the Grank pleaded guilty to kidnapping and second degree murder in the Norristown case. He abducted 13 month old Blakely Coughlin from the family home on June 2 and wore the infant under his coat. The judge imposed life imprisonment on the kidnapping charge and suspended the murder sentence, with possible future reconsideration if released.
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Associated Press
Norristown
Pascal
Lias Pasquale
Grank
Coughlin
Norristown Cour
Blakely Coughlin
George
Diore Swartz
Avalon by Jolson Record at Seal's Music Store
A Jolson title Avalon released on Columbia is listed at Seal's Music Store with basic catalog note and price likely indicated by the shop.
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Jolson
Columbia
Seal's Music Store
Apple Growers Offer Hand-Picked Produce for Delivery
Local growers advertise hand-picked apples available for immediate delivery to Valley and surrounding areas. The notice lists contact points in Oregon and Virginia, with mentions of packet options and direct shipment to buyers.
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Land Valley
R. To
Go Haines
Inehegter
Britain eyed to extend trade link with Soviet Russia
State Department officials say Britain would extend de facto recognition of the Soviet government through a proposed trade agreement. A copy of the pact has been received at the department.
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D— Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Department
Oregon orchard manager quits for Turkey Knobard Company
Hood River dispatch reports C D Hoyt long time orchard manager leaves Hood River to head a 600 acre bearing operation at Mt Jackson operated by the Turkey Knobard Company. He says he will apply western cultivation methods in strict Oregon box style.
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Hood River
Oregon
New York Packer
C.D. Hoyt
Mt. Jackson
Stolen Watch and Revolver From Boarder House Room
Mr W H Payne official at the state convict camp reported a thief entered his boarding house room during a brief absence last night and took a gold watch and a revolver. Police were notified and are investigating the burglary scene described as a quick entry and seizure of valuables.
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W. H. Payne
State
Ex Empress Worse Again After Alarm Raised
Condition of former Empress, who had caused concern among relatives, deteriorated further this morning as information from Doorn Castle reached officials.
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Doorn Castle
Handley School Stunt Party by Advisees Hosts
Last evening a party was hosted at Mrs. Sandy Baker's home by the Advisees of Miss Brewster of the Handley School. Miss vach's girls also attended and performed lively stunts. Corsage bouquets were given as favors, all arranged by the students themselves. The gathering ended around 10 o clock.
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Miss Brewster
Handley School
Miss Vach
Sandy Baker
Christmas Savings Club extended to November 27
Farmers and Merchants National Bank extends the last payment date for the Christmas Savings Club to Saturday November 27, allowing five extra days to complete payments. Checks for Club Deposits will be mailed December 10, and a new club begins December 16 with ongoing membership.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank — Christmas Savings'Club
Taxpayers’ notice 1920 Frederick County taxes due
Taxpayers must pay Frederick County taxes on or before December 1 to avoid a five percent penalty, equal to ten percent per year. Wanted two dozen Minorca pullets and one cock. address Box 2%, City.
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Frederick County
Covenant May Be Amended At League Assembly
Geneva Nov 20 The league of nations assembly began steps toward revising the covenant with Dutch foreign minister H A Van Karanbeek introducing a resolution to reconsider article 18 on treaty registration.
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Assembly of the League
H. A. van Karanbeek
Ask Uncle Sam to Play Santa
Berlin date says Americans are urged by the American relief organization to send food drafts immediately to German friends and relatives so Christmas packages can be issued. Warehouses in Berlin Hamburg Dresden and Frankfort report unusual rushes chiefly for children needing milk and sugar.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hamburg
Dresden
Frankfort
Weather outlook shows unsettled start with rain later
The weekly forecast from the weather bureau predicts unsettled conditions for the North and Mid Atlantic States, with rain at the start and around Thursday, followed by generally fair skies and normal temperatures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ther Bureau
Midalé
Atlantic
Friends Defeat St James' School 21 to 0 in Baltimore
Friends' School of Baltimore defeated St James' School of Hagerstown 21 to 0 in a football game here. Visitors' errors led to three touchdowns for the locals.
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Baltimore
Friends’ School
St James’ School
Hagerstown
U S Experts Analyze Beer Content Under Law
Washington Nov 20 Officials of the bureau of internal revenue said breweries producing beer with more than one half of one percent alcohol will face seizure. A review of beer from several places was under analysis to determine compliance with the legal limit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Home-like Market Street Church Welcomes All Worship
The Walter Mark Depp led Home-like Church at Market Street invites all to morning worship at 11 o'clock and a 9.45 Bible class taught by the minister. The Wesleyan Men’s Bible Class meets Sunday at 9.45 with the theme The Legend Beautiful. All men not in other classes urged to attend.
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Walter Mark Depp
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sale of decedent's estate and furnishings advertised
Personal estate of the late E. and Albin to be sold at the residence one and a half miles from Stephens City on Wednesday December 1st. Items include cows horses hogs corn hay fodder and a square piano in splendid condition. Showalter and Groves advertise with hand bills and a window map.
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E. &. Albin
Stephens City
Export Your Apples Prospects Never Better
For sailing dates space in steamer and Government permit apply to Ae Ww Mathews at West Piccadilly Street opposite Post Office Winchester Virginia. 1p tf
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Mathews
West Piccadilly St
Winchester
Grafonolas Large Shipment At Seal's Store
Large shipment of Grafonola models received at Seal's. Place your order for Christmas now.
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Seal’s
Hamilton
Eltington
Musip
Winchester High School to present Harp Vocal Ensemble concert
On Monday November 22 Winchester High School will present the second number in its entertainment series begun by the White Grand Opera and Concert Quartet. The Harp Vocal Ensemble will perform with three concert grand harps, violin, piano, a soprano and tenor, in an evening of fine music at City Hall Auditorium. Season ticket holders may reserve seats at Seals Music Store. single admissions also available there.
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Winchester High School
White Grand Opera
Harpvocal
Winchester
Seal’s Music Store
City Call Auditorium
Gogorza to Sing at Empire Theatre in December
Emillio de Gogorza, praised by Mr W J Henderson of the New York Sun, will appear at the Empire Theatre in New York City on December 28. The event, organized by prominent locals and managed by Thomas F Burley, opens sales December 1 at Chamber of Commerce rooms with a 2 dollar ticket plus war tax.
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Mit
W. J. Henderson
New York Sun
Emilio de Gogarza
Empire Theatre
Mr.Henderson
New York
Gogorza
Manhattan
Winchester
Thos
F. Burley
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Presents Deneror Welsh Concert
The American Legion announces a concert by Deneror Welsh at City Hall Auditorium on Wednesday November 24 at 5 30. Seats are on sale now.
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American Legion Presents
Deneror Welsh Concert CO
City Hall
Akip
President Wilson May Address Congress
President Wilson shows marked health improvement at the White House and may address Congress in person when it convenes next month. White House officers say plans are not definite yet.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
Silent Strike Hits Sugar Mills Nationwide
Six refineries of the American Sugar Refining Company were closed due to weak demand. An official said stocks are ample and delivery will continue on all refined grades, with plants shut temporarily for lack of trade.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
International Force Proposal Presented by Belgian Senator
Geneva November 20 The Associated Press reports Senator La Fontaine of Belgium proposed an international military force with an international staff to bolster the League of Nations during today’s sessions.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Internetons
League of Nations
la Fontaine
Conrad Returns From World Voyage Aboard President Grant
Daniel B. Conrad arrived in town last Sunday on the steamship President Grant of the United States Shipping Board after a world circling voyage. He served as chief secretary to the captain and kept the ship’s log. The commander praised his work highly. The President Grant left New York in January and sailed through the Panama Canal to San Francisco before crossing the Pacific on a lengthy journey.
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Daniel B. Conrad
New York
President Grant
United States Shipping Board
S. L. Conrad
West Water Street
Conrad
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Banks Asked For Statements From All National Banks
Washington on November 20 the comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Monday November 15.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Macedonia Briefs Highlight Local Visits And Meetings
In Macedonia Virginia on November 20 Mr E H White and son Roy spent Saturday afternoon in Winchester. The Ladies Aid Society held its annual meeting at Mrs C J Jacobs home last Thursday. Mrs S J Violette is visiting daughter Mrs W H Huber. Mrs Rachel Funk and grandson Charles spent the weekend with niece Mrs Harry Knight near Winchester. Master Raymond Edmonson of near Kernstown spent Saturday night with grandparents Mr and Mrs James Smith.
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Macedonia
E. H. White
Roy
Winchester
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. J. Jacobs
S. J. Violette
W. H. Huber
Rachel Funk
Charles.ee
Harry Knight
Raymond Edmonson
Kernstown
James Smith
Brown & Brown Groceries Opens at Main and Corkets
Brown & Brown announces the opening of a full line of staple and fancy groceries after acquiring Bresery from C. W. Ritter at the Main and Corkets corner. They solicit patronage and note window display. Showalter
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Ape Bresery
C. W. Ritter
Brown & Brown
Salvation Army Meetings At Court House Tonight
The Salvation Army invites the public to a free and easy meeting at 8 15 in the Court House Auditorium with participation open to all It continues Sunday at 2 80 p m with a Sunday school for children and adults The program includes a sand and tray class for little tots Bible teaching through pictures and a 3 30 p m praise service followed by a salvation meeting Good music and singing Officers Ensign Mary Leigh and Cadet Annie Woodall in charge
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Salvation Army
Court House
Mary Leigh
Annie Woodall
Charee
Harding Plays Games On Deck
President-elect Harding amused himself on the Parismina with quoits and shuffleboard as the voyage toward the canal zone continued. The weather remained perfect and the party wore white tropical attire during the sailing from New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Parismina
Harding
Canal Zone
New Orleans
Tropica
Cedar Rust Law Upheld by Virginia Circuit Court
The Richmond Circuit Court of Shenandoah County upheld the Cedar Rust Law challenging the state entomologist. The act, drafted by John M. Steck of Winchester, bans cedar trees in apple or cherry orchard areas to prevent rust spread. This defense marks the first constitutional challenge to the law.
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Richmond
Shenandoah County
Bowman
Bowmen
John M. Steck
Winchester
House of Delegates
Chapman Auto Bales Sells Ford Truck Body and Cab
Halfton Ford truck body and cab offered for 450 dollars. Terms desired. Advertisement appears in CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES page.
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Chapman
Bargain for You R Racer Chapman Auto Sales
Local auto dealer Chapman Auto Sales advertises a bargain event for racing enthusiasts featuring used vehicles and special pricing. The listing highlights discounts and contact information for inquiries.
Grace Lutheran members hear Cooper on Tokyo World’s Sunday School
Mr Thomas J Cooper returned from Tokyo where he attended the World’s Sunday School Convention as a Virginia delegate and will speak to Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class at 9 30 tomorrow. He will share insights on Grace Church mission work in Japan and the convention.
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Thomas J. Cooper
Tokyo
Japan
Virginia
Grace Lutheran Church
Cooper
Grace Church
Lewis I. G. Miller
Winchester
Grate Church
Japea
Nine Die in New York Fire at Fourteen Sixth Street
Nine members of families perished when a five apartment brick house at No. 307 West Hundred and Forty-Sixth Street burned early. About 100 residents, many in night clothing, fled to fire escapes or were rescued, while others leaped to safety as flames cut off exits.
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New York
Weat Hundred and Forty-Sixth
American Legion Concert Next Wednesday Evening
A local American Legion plans a concert on the upcoming Wednesday evening at 8:30. Tickets are available at the post and allied locations, with proceeds benefiting veterans' programs and community outreach.
Reds massed against Poles in Moscow dispatch
An Associated Press report from London dated November 20 says the Soviet government released a message from Moscow stating Russia must remain neutral in the zone with reference to Balakovitch commanding volunteer forces. The dispatch notes fighting ceases when peace is made and mentions Russian divisions concentrating near Poland in defense.
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London
Moscow
Russia
Balakovitch
Pateh
Poland
Prohibition Era Tribunal Hands Fines in Federal Case
Head of ee agents in wartime prohibition era faced a one day sentence for Charles Triaca and a $10,000 fine. Andrew Ciotti paid $10,000 while others paid $2,000 or $5,000. Several government agents were acquitted including John Whitehead Joseph Sainsbury William Tkins and Edward Z Parker.
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Milion
Charles
Triaca Company
Atte
Vam Aix
Andrew Ciotti
Randolph
Vince
Harry Mottsmen
John Whitehead
Jeph E. Sainsbury
Wiliam T °Kins
Edward Z Parker
Consular Directive Over Mexican Passport for Senator Fall
Washington reports consular agents directed to withhold passports for a Mexican senator visiting the United States. The action stems from sensitivities around Mexico's interim period and Obregon's forthcoming presidency. Senator Fall, chair of a Senate subcommittee on Mexican conditions, seeks clarity on the intervention.
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Washington
Equeira
Mexico
United States
Senat
Obregon
Pasqueira
Fall
Senate
Touring Car Advertisement From Groves Window Display
Late model roadster touring with starter advertised by Groves in window display. Terms available if desired. Car listed as 916 Touring good ae 18 1p 3t.
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Chapman
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M. FE. Church
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City Hall Auditorium
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