Pershing Returns to Cheer American Legion Convention
General Pershing greeted by escorted crowds at the American Legion annual conven tion in Philadelphia. He urged unity and declared the legion should aid civic life while avoiding politics. France extended invitations to hold a future convention in Paris as Poincare Briand and Foch sent messages. Vice President Dawes spoke on the need for voting and reform of primaries.
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America
American Legion
Pershing
France
Paris
Poincare
M. Briand
Marshal Foch
Veterans’ Societies of
Yves Picot
John R. McQuigg
Legion
Dawes
Charles G. Dawes
Globe Trotter's World Hike Halted by Jail Draft
Happy Jack Cave the globe trotter known as Happy Jack and his wheelbarrow tour were halted in Winchester where he remains jailed awaiting a 30 day sentence and potential three month term unless a $68 fine is paid. Police court also jailed several companions after a moonshine raid and public spectacle ends.
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Happy Jack
Winchester
Boston
Mass
Frederick Plaza
Cumberland
Globe Trotter
Wilson
Fred Taylor
Clint McCarty
Death of Deputy Noel mystifies West Virginia town
Deputy Sheriff J. D. Noel was found dead with a head wound in Welch on October 12. One bullet came from his pistol, and handcuffs were found clenched in his left hand though Noel was right handed. Friends suggested self-inflicted death, but the left temple wound raises questions as investigators probe the case. Nearby residents Mrs. Nannie Miller and Miss Edna Pangle of Meadow Mills, Virginia, were seen shopping in town.
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Associated Press
Welch
W. Va
J. D. Noel
Noel
Nannie Miller
Edna Pangle
Meadow Mills
Firemen’s Welfare Association Meeting Notice
Firemen’s Welfare Association meeting announced for Tuesday evening October 12 at Rouss Hall at 7 15 o clock. All members urged to be present. C Lee Barr president.
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Firemen’s Welfare Association
Rouss Hall
Poll tax exemption for ex soldiers sways Virginia voters
Independent Democrat DABNEY C. HARRISON denounces a campaign proposal to exempt World War and Spanish-American War veterans from poll taxes. He argues the plan threatens school funds and invites bribery. Harrison notes opposition from Wilson Harding Coolidge Treasury officials and party leaders, urging Virginians to reject the measure ahead of the election.
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The
Star
Legion Building
Winchester
Woodrow Wilson
Pres. Harding
Pres. Coolidge
Treasury
House
Garrett
Tenn
Madden
Illinois
Var
Congressional Record
Virginia
Dabney C. Harrison
P. S
Apple Pickers Wanted by Richards Bros Shenandoah Valley Bank Bldg
Hiring notice for apple pickers listing Richards Brothers and Shenandoah Valley Bank Building as the location. Includes partial layout codes 10-12-1p-2t and calls for seasonal labor.
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Richards Bros
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Paul Wine dies of paralysis in Stephens City
Paul Wine 38 native of Rockingham county died at his Stephens City home from a stroke of paralysis suffered while repairing a residence roof on Monday. A tinner by trade he served on the Town Council and helped build a community theater. Survived by widow Zena, daughter Amy, two sons Orville and Richard, and his father J H Wine. Funeral services will be held in Stephens City and Bridgewater with interment there.
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J. Paul Wine
Stephens City
H. A. Lineberg
Mr. Wine
Wine
Rockingham
Rockingham County
Zena B. Wine
Amy Wine
Orville
Richard Wine
J. H. Wine
Baltimore
Waynesboro
Augusta County
E. O. Graham
Trinity Lutheran Church
James A. Johnson
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Bridgewater
Srevices
Mr. Graham
Dunkard
Newcome Funeral Rites Planned for Tomorrow
The funeral of the late David B. Newcome will be held at 2 o clock tomorrow from the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stewart Stipe 925 Harris Addition. Rev Dr Murray Mitchell and Rev J R Russell will conduct the services. John Riley Hall William Elliott John Joseph Jolliffe will assist. Sheridan Newcome arrived from Los Angeles to attend his father’s funeral.
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David B. Newcome
Stewart Stipe
Harris Addition
Murray Mitchell
J.R. Russell
Hall
John Riley
William Elliott
John Joseph Jolliffe
New
Sheridan Newcome
Los Angeles
Cal
Manic gunmen terrorize San Francisco citywide killings
Police and fire crews comb San Francisco after a pair of armed bandits go on a killing spree Saturday night and Sunday. They fatally shoot three men, wound five, rob a restaurant, and loot a filling station as officers and National Guard rifles join the manhunt.
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San Francisco
Cal
National Guard
Walter Swanson
Swanson
Louis Fernandez
Bandito
Fernandez
Jack Duane
C. W. Johnson
R. A. Hayden
Johnson
Michael Petrovitch
Animals Parade in a Truck to Philadelphia for Virginia Day
A Front Royal Virginia group led by Clinton Curl sends a red fox gray fox four opossums a squirrel a skunk a coon three hounds and four men in a small truck to the National American Legion Convention in Philadelphia. They advertise Shenandoah National Park and travel with the animals in cages to be part of parades in Dundalk and Philadelphia for Virginia Day.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
Winchester
Clinton Curl
William Curl
Front Royal
Evening Sun
Dundalk
National American Legion
Philadelphia
Valley of Virginia
Skunk
Warren County
Virginia
American Legion
Shenandoah National Park
Frank Coffman
Otway Millar
Clint
Reddy
Yates
Lang
Bulger
Freckles
Bessie
Hunter
Carl
Legion Post
Coffman
Millar
Legion
Aninerst
Frederick
Babe Ruth
Bandits Stage a Mail Robbery at Cumberland
Three mail pouches were stolen early today from a Western Maryland Railway station truck in Cumberland Maryland. Officers recovered empty bags near the freight yard and found letters opened and mutilated from the Ridgeley bound pouch. Elmer Simpson of Ridgeley West Virginia was arrested and held for investigation as detectives pursue the case.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Western Maryland Railway Station
Elmer Simpson
Ridgeley
W. Va
Miller Hendley
West Virginia
Harvest Home entertainment moves to Mt Charles Finley Social Room
Event dates October 12 13 14 15 announced for Mt Carmel F B Church. Program relocated to Social Room of Mt Charles Finley on East Pall Mall Street. Public urged to attend.
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Harvest Home
Mt. Carmel
F. B
Mt. Charles’ Finley
East Pall Mall St
Special Sale On Demonstrated Vacuum Cleaner
Northern Virginia Power Co advertises a special sale on demonstrated vacuum cleaners with a dated display in the notice.
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Northern VA. Power CO
Hog cholera outbreak reported in Frederick County sections
Official reports warn of a serious hog cholera outbreak in parts of Frederick County. Veterinarians B W Miller and P J Landis urge vaccination for uninfected hogs, caution against water sources, and call for strict isolation of suspected animals. Nearby Jefferson County and areas near Opequon Creek show rapid spread and herd losses as inspectors advise careful import checks and rapid vaccination to avert a wider epidemic.
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Frederick
B. W. Miller
P. J. Landis
Frederick County
Jefferson
Jefferson County
W. Va
Charles Town
Shepherdstown
Opéquon
Opequon Creek
Miller
Landis
Handley School Band to Escort Navy Musicians in Winchester
The Handley High School Band is invited to escort the United States Navy Band when it appears Thursday evening at the Handley School Auditorium in Winchester. Lieut. Charles Benter requests the Handley Band meet at the Pennsylvania Railroad station at noon to guide the sailors to the George Washington Hotel which will serve as headquarters. Superintendent Duffey urges attendance to honor the Navy Band and to support instrumental music in schools, noting proceeds will help pay for instruments. Seat sales are at the Empire ticket office and Handley Band members.
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Handley High School
United States Navy
Winchester
Handley School
Charles Benter
Navy Band
Handley Band
Pennsylvania Railroad Station
George Washington Hotel
Duffey
H. S. Duffey
Empire
Immigration debate at federation convention sparks resolutions
Detroit report highlights heated debate on U S immigration policy as delegates approve resolutions. President Green defends Miller Daugherty verdict while calls for federal workers compensation for maritime staff and retention of inheritance tax. Opposition toSemai Act modification and alien registration noted.
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Green
Develo
Seasee
William Green
Federation
Miller-Daugherty
Penta
Daugherty
Eral
Saniee
Executive Council
Chicago Federation of Labor
Christy Portrait Attracts Public Interest
The debutante portrait by Earl Christy is on display for a few days at the People's Drug Company on North Loudoun street. The original, owned by the Hollingsworth Candy Company, is valued at about 15 000 dollars. The painting has drawn considerable attention.
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Earl Christy
People’s Drug Company
North Loudoun Street
Hollingsworth Candy Company
Stu Ti
Driver Appeals Court Sentence In Liquor Involvement Case
J R Cunningham of Buena Vista Va was found guilty of operating an automobile while intoxicated by a police court judge. He received thirty days in jail suspended and a 118 dollar fine plus one year license suspension. He appealed to Corporation Court posting a 500 dollar bond. L M Pitcock received a thirty day jail term and fine for possession of two pints of liquor.
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J. R. Cunningham
Buena Vista
Weems
Corporation Court
L. M. Pitcock
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General Dawes
American Expeditionary Force
John J. Pershing
Jack Cave
C. Lee Barr
Fa AdGkea Pal
Paul Wine
Lineburg
Newcome
Frisco
Clint Curl
Sesqui
Western Maryland Railway
Escort Navy
William H. McKnee
F. F. Hardy
Delicious
Stayman
Grimes
Black Twig
Jonathan
King David
Ben Davis
Glaize & Hurst
N. Market St
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Mich
United States
American State of Labor
Christy
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