Bomb maker tied to Chicago post office blast amid Gary raids
Associated Press reports Gary military authorities seek to arrest the maker of the Gimbel bombs and other devices. They allege Ivánoff, a mill employee, planned a major dynamite attack and that a federal agent who watched his Gary residence vanished two weeks ago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Gary
Gis Steel Mills
Secret Service
Uncoversa
Jaty
Prométtre
Alexander Iva
Mates
Indiana
Army
Ivagoff
Ivanoffeved
Intelligence Department
Alidé
Keifer Pears Sold at Central Warehouse and White Post
Keifer pears offered for sale at the market from the C. V. Depot warehouse and at White Post Virginia. Top prices advertised for inquiries.
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C. V
White Post
Mayo Schmidt Returns to Norfolk Navy Station
Mayo Schmidt of the United States Navy has returned to his Norfolk, Virginia station after a furlough at his parents' home. Age seventeen, he recently enlisted for four years and aims for a commission. He reported the navy diet is good and the work is agreeable as he develops into a capable young man.
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Mayo Schmidt
United States Navy
Norfolk
Fred. Schmidt
Navy
Seed wheat and grass seed catalog entry
Seed wheat varieties 00 bushels Falcaster aid Stoner or Miracle seed wheat rye barley alfalfa timothy and other grass seed listed by Winchester Seed Co.
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Winchester Seed Co
Benefits for the Strikers in Need in Pittsburgh
Labor leaders planned commissaries and benefit payments to strike families in Pittsburgh as the steel strike lingered. D J David, Amalgamated Association official, outlined financing plans while industrial activity showed some improvement in Chicago. In Youngstown police clashed with striking workers at the Brier mill injuring a Croatian striker.
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Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Associated Press
D. J. David
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Chicago
United States Corporation
Gary, Inc
John H. DeYoung
Furniture For Sale In Good Condition
Seven pieces of haircloth furniture in stock at 104 N Braddock St for quick sale to vacate the house. All items are in good condition and priced cheap to attract buyers. 13-1p-41.
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Ghee
N. Braddock St
Carnival to Exhibit in Winchester Next Week
Due to a misunderstanding the Sarah Zane Fire Company canceled its carnival but the Zarra Greater Monarch Shows will exhibit on Equity grounds in Winchester starting Monday night, October 20, for the Sarah Zane Fire Company truck fund. The seven bit paid attractions include a dog and pony show and a big Eli ferris wheel.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Zarra Greater Monarch
Winchester
Equity
Hagerstown Fair
Virginia Diocese Says No Secession Threat Declines
Virginia delegation at the Protestant Episcopal Church triennial convention in Detroit denied any threat to secede if prayer book revision continued. A Virginia member, however, suggested Virginians would “meet the issue” and stand alone as during the Civil War. Anti revisionists push a three year postponement.
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Virginia
Protestant Episcopal Church
Detroit
Mich
John Stewart Bryan
Richmond
New York Faces Food Shortage Amid Massive Strike
New York and surrounding areas grapple with a widening strike impact as 220000 workers idle. Longshoremen refuse to return, teamsters and helpers strike, triggering embargoes on express packages and disrupting delivery of fish vegetables and other perishables. Coal and milk supplies are also affected.
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New York
Teamsters
American Railway Express Company
No Sign of Flu Epidemic Says Surgeons
At a convention of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States in St Louis Col Victor C Waugh said there is no epidemic and that worsening air quality boosts immunity data from wartime show the city retired man breathes fouler air yet country bred men are more affected by foul atmosphere.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Victor C. Waugh
Palmer Predicts Falling Living Costs Across Nation
Philadelphia October 14 Attorney General Palmer predicted a drop in living costs soon. He noted prices have fallen nationwide and expects the same in Pennsylvania. He cited about 25 percent decline in food costs and said producers protest beet prices, forecasting broader price relief.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Palmer
United States
WANTED Young pickers for Round Hill Orchards
Help wanted for Round Hill Orchards. Young active pickers sought with board provided. Wages set by the employer. Report daily to Mack Noonan's livery by seven each morning.
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Mack Noonan
Round Hill
Ladies Free Ticket Sale for Pickett Stock Co at Drug Store
Free ladies admission available tonight at People's Drug Store for the Pickett Stock Company show. Tickets on sale until 7 p m or sold out. Presented for a limited time at the drugstore venue.
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People’s Drug Store
Pickett Stock Co
For Sale Desirable Homes Near Schools in £ 000 Areas
Miss Sophie E Baker left yesterday afternoon to visit friends in Louisville Kentucky. Hansbrough and Carter advertise several desirable homes in £ 000 locations convenient to schools with price around 3500 dollars.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Sophie E. .Baker
Louisville, Ky
Pickerts Pleases A Large Audience At Empire Theatre
A packed house greeted the Pickert Stock Company for their opening performance of Love and Politics at The Empire Theatre. The troupe is noted as among the best seen in stock, with vaudeville between acts. Tonight’s play is Alias Jimmy Valentine. WANTED three rooms for light housekeeping at 342 Fairview.
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Pickert Stock Company
Empire Theatre
Jimmy Valentine
W. C. T. U. Meeting Notice
The regular W. C. T. U. meeting is set for Thursday October 16 at 3 p.m. All members are requested to attend. important business will be discussed. For rent notice and Star Office contact details may appear in the page.
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Bath
Miss Esther Ford Weds Lt Edward MacAtee at Little Rock
Miss Esther B Ford married Lieut Edward V MacAtee acting adjutant of the Fourth Infantry at the First Methodist Church in Little Rock Ark on October 4. The ceremony was attended by Capt Arthur F Bowen and Mrs Bowen. After a small dinner at Hotel Marion the couple left for Hot Springs for their honeymoon. MacAtee served overseas two years in major offensives and was wounded at St Mihiel. The bride has done Red Cross work in Winton. They will be at home after October 15 at the Belmont Hotel Little Rock.
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Charles A. Ford
Front Royal
Louise Ford
S. Gardiner Waller
Ruth Ford
Red Cross
France
Byron S. Kamp
Medical Corps
Esther B. Ford
Edward V.macatee
MacAtee
Fourth Infantry
Camp Pike
Esther B Ford
First Methodist
Little Rock
Ark
Oscar W. Reynolds
Arthur F. Bowen
Bowen
Hotel
Marion
Hot Springs
Lieut
Aisne-Martie
St. Mihiel
Germany
Reynolds
United States
Wton
MacAfee
Belmont Hotel
Labor Calls National Steel Strike Arbitration Declined
In Stine Washington Oct 14 labor pushes for nationwide steel strike arbitration through the industrial conference. The steering committee of fifteen reported no recommendations but suggested a six member arbitration panel chosen from conference members or outsiders by the three groups. Chadbourne said labor and public groups opposed arbitration. a majority favored it but no action followed as the conference adjourned after a debate on rules.
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Washington
National ‘Industrial Conference
Thomas L. Chadbourne
Cabinet Discussed Industrial Unrest
The cabinet met in Washington to review the general industrial situation, the threatened coal miners strike, and the sugar shortage. Secretary Wilson was expected to act to avert a coal strike if talks fail, while the Agriculture Department prepared relief measures for sugar and Secretary Houston planned a forthcoming statement.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Houston
For Sale Dodge and 1917 Ford Touring Cars
For sale two touring cars in excellent condition. A Dodge with four new tires and a 1917 Ford touring car. Contact H. W. Ebert.
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H. W. Ebert
Anti Flu Campaign Urges Vigilance In Virginia Town
A state wide anti flu drive from the District Nurse Association warns of a potential epidemic like last year. Winchester and Frederick county report few cases and no deaths. Citizens urged to bed patients early and consult physicians, noting germs spread via nose and throat from sneezing and coughing. Red Cross promotes health and relief.
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Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
Red Cross
Peonies Arrive In Assorted Shipment At The Flower Shop
A shipment of assorted peonies has arrived at The Flower Shop. The arrival includes multiple varieties for customers to choose from and brighten up spring displays.
Market Opens with Mixed Speculation and Alcohol Boost
New York stock activity opens frenzied with speculative issues lacking support. Investments slip 3 to 12 points while oils motors and steels rally 2 to 6 points. Industrial alcohol Chandler motors and several minor specialties show notable strength as recoveries begin in the second hour.
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New York
Chandler Motors
Protestant Episcopal Church Plans October Speakers
The local committee led by W. Nelson Page outlines October services at Christ Church with weekly Thursday 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. programs. Speakers include Capt J. B. Beverley and Leslie D. Kline on October 16, Dr. B. M. Roszel on October 19, Robert M. Ward on October 23, Rev. W. D. Smith’s farewell on October 26 with R. Lee Stickel, and Philip Williams on October 30.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
W. Nelson Page
Plains
Leslie D. Kline
B. M. Roszel
Robert .M. Ward
W. D. Smith
R. Lee Stickel
Philip Williams
South America
Evacuation of Moscow Reported by Helsingfors Dispatch
A Helsingfors dispatch to Berlingske Tidende says the Russian soviet government in Moscow has prepared to evacuate the city since Kursk. The report also notes a military train ordered for millitary service and drill as part of wartime mobilization.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Moscow
Kursk
Helsingfors
Berlingske Tidende
Ranon Haw
Martes
Bourgeois Named France Delegate to League Council
Paris October 14 Leon Bourgeois former premier and minister of foreign affairs and French member of the League of Nations and commissioner of the peace conference has been appointed as the representative of France on the council of the League of Nations.
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The
Associated Press
Paris
Leon Bourgeois
League of Nations
France
Council
Handley School debate and ward schooling plan urged
A reader recalls citizen and parent suggestions from nearly a year ago to place small primary class rooms in northwest and northeast Winchester and keep walking distance for children. The letter argues the proposed Handley project is costly and urges local leaders to consider ward schools. It ends by honoring John Kerr mentioned by graduates.
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Clerk
Handley School
Handley Board
School Board
Winchester
Handley
John Kerr
Embargo on Wheat Sought for Export Import Change
Julius Barnes, director of the United States Grain Corporation, urged President Wilson to lift the wheat embargo. Representative Young of Indiana introduced a bill to impose a 25 cent duty per bushel on wheat imports. Also noted are movements of Mrs. W. Nelson Page and Sergeant Frank E. Dundley.
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Washington
Julius Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Wilson
Representative Young
Indiana
Young
President O10 Not Rest Well During Night
Washington reports President O10 did not have a restful night due to swelling of the prostate gland. Doctors say vital signs remain normal and no serious change is expected though a specialist may be consulted for improved comfort.
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Grayson
Ayet
White House
Found Wife's Dad Body In The Bed
Mrs J Kae ie knnown citizen of Albin found lifeless in bed this morning after awakening during the night. Dr Swimley said death from heart trouble, though no prior heart ailment was noted. Mrs Luttrell, formerly Miss Steele of Shockeysville, about 45, leaves husband and three children.
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J. Kae Ie
Albin
Swimley
Luttrell
Miss Steele
Shockeysville
Packers Employes Strike Tie Up Jersey City Plants
Jersey City workers across Swift and Armour packing houses declare a labor stoppage affecting over 2 000 employees. They demand a closed shop union recognition and wage hikes from about 62 3 to 60 cents an hour and call for cancellation of a Federal Judge Alschuler wage agreement in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Nba Packing House
Swift A Company and Armour
Alschuler
Chicago
BOX SOCIAL AT VALLEY UNION CHAPEL AID PIANO FUND
Valley Union Chapel hosts a box social at Valley School House on Wednesday night starting at o clock with an address on community toast. Some chairs will be sold at auction. Everyone invited for a sociable evening and fundraiser.
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Valley Union Chapel
Valley School House
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Edward W. MacAtee
Arkansas
District Nurse Association
Peonies
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Episcopalians
Leon Boirrfail
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Frante
Ira S. Capper
Richmond, Va
Frank E. Dundley
United States Army
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