Labor Conclave Riot Sees Lewis and Hutcheson Fight
In Atlantic City on October 19 a fist fight broke out at the AFL convention between John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and William Hutcheson of the Carpenters Union. The brawl drew hundreds as order was restored and Hutcheson left the hall with a bleeding face. The clash underscored bitter craft vs industrial union tensions over mass production industry organization and the rubber industry dispute.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
United Mine ‘Workers
Industrial Union
William Hutcheson
Carpenters’ Union
Craft
William Green
Federation
Hutcheson
Lewis
Rubber Union
Here's Your Hat Farewell From Hospitable Hostess
Mr Winchester recounts how a seedy guest trespassed on his home and how the family, led by Mrs Winchester, used diligent effort to oust the unwelcome visitor. The couple vows to prevent a recurrence, noting the tale is shown by the accompanying picture.
British Premier Says No Nation Safe From War
Worcester, England, Oct. 19 Prime Minister Baldwin warned no country is secure from war and that America is also at risk. He linked it to a possible U S bid to join the League of Nations to secure world peace. He rejected the idea that Britain seeks to topple Fascist Italy and urged renewed efforts to bring more nations into the League. He emphasized the League, Kellogg Pact failures, and a peace path that Britain will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Eng
Stanley Baldwin
America
United States
League of Nations
League
Italy
Baldwin
Great Britain
Steamer And Tanker Collide Off Golden Gate
San Francisco October 19 reports that the Swedish steamer Margaret Johnson and the tanker Tulsagas collided off the Golden Gate. Both ships declare no serious damage and continue operations.
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San Francisco
Margaret Johnson
Tulsagas
Coast Guard
Golden Gate
Production Corps Workers To Meet
Mrs Daniel Lupton chairman of the Red Cross Production Corps announced a meeting of the group in the Sewing Room at John Kerr School. The session will be held Tuesday October 22 from 2 to 4 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lupton
Red Cross Production Corps
John Kerr School
Hobby Show Draws Crowds and Wins Highlight School Fair
The annual 4 H Club fair and achievement day fills Episcopal Parish House on West Boscawen Street with a thriving hobby fair. Winners include Ernest Davies for Indian arrows, Robert Dailey for a stamp collection, and Linda Daily for a wild flower album. Several departments showcase dress, canning, baking, and Kerr contests with multiple winners named from Bryarly Gainesboro Mountain View and other clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Parish
Ernest Davies
Hayfield
Robert Dailey
Cross
Junction
Whitacre Club
Sam Whitacre
Linda Daily
Witacre Club
Hilda Orndorff
Bryarly Club
Alma Orndorff
Sylvia
Carper Hill
Charlotte Schinck
Miller
Clara Carper
Eliha Edwards
Elsie Woven
Jane Four
Gainesboro
Mildred Snyder
Bryarly
Virginia Kern
Gore
Harriett Adams
Hilda Whitacre
Whitacre
Jane Fout
Helen Grove
Kernstown
Isabelle Rosenberger
Round Hill
Montgomery Ward and Company
Home Demonstration Club
Kerr
W. M
Turkey Dinner All Day Sunday at Greyhound Grill
A Sunday turkey dinner will be served all day at the Greyhound Grill. The event offers a full menu and is open to the public, with no advance reservation required. Proceeds or additional details not specified.
League of Nations votes to impose buy nothing boycott on Italy
Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations sanctions committee approved a buy nothing from Italy boycott and an embargo on key war munitions products. The plenary 52 nation body will set enforcement start by October 31 as Italy faces increasing economic pressure. Switzerland voiced reservations but agreed overall.
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League of Nations’ Committee
Italy
League
Mus Hie
J “League
Anthony Eden
League of Nations Affairs
Switzerland
League States
Ethiopia
League Nations
Administratrix Named for Mrs Elizabeth Triplett Will
Miss Alice S. Triplett of Kernstown is appointed administratrix c t a of the will of her mother Mrs Elizabeth Blewer Triplett. Most of the estate was divided among children and grandchildren before the testatrix died. Bond of $100 filed.
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Alice 8S. Triplett
Kernstown
Elizabeth Blewer Triplett
Tavern Enlarged at Cedar Manor Near Strasburg
The Cedar Manor Tavern north of Strasburg was enlarged this week to handle growing patronage. The management announced the addition of a new club room to the establishment.
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Cedar Manor
Strasburg
Borah Gains Support at Mountain State Grass Roots Meet
At a grass roots convention in Salt Lake City on October 19 Senator William E. Borah of Idaho emerged as the strongest GOP challenger to Roosevelt. Rankin urged nominating Borah while Hall pushed for party harmony noting western and eastern interests could align. The conference planned no action on candidates.
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Senator Borah
Roosevelt
Alt Lake City
William E. Borah
Idaho
Borah
Wellington D. Rankin
Montana
United States
Rankin
W. Scott Hall
Son Gag
Rights secured for Route 11 north highway project
Unofficially 110000 dollars is available to build five or six miles of modern highway Route 11 north of the city. State officials plan to start at the Winchester end and may use condemnation if needed to settle remaining property questions. Nine property owners have agreed to state offers with more tentative acceptances still possible. Local labor will be used for construction and right of way work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
F. D. Menley
R. H. Ingle
Bell
D. D. Clevenger
Laura Butler
C. L. Nicodemus
B. B. Milburn
H. M. Stine
Cant
L. F. Cooper
Stephenson Keirs
Grovertt
York
Winchester
West Virginia Line
Moonshiners Held After Farm Raid Fight
CENTREVILLE Md Oct 19 Four alleged moonshiners arrested by federal agents after a rough fight were held in bond of 1500 dollars each at a hearing before U S Commissioner William R Horney W Herbert Stokes on whose farm a 750 gallon still was found Stokes was held on 500 bond none of the prisoners could post bond after the hearing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
United States
William R. Horney
W. Herbert Stokes
Marriages Rise in City Clerk’s Office This Year
City marriage licenses issued at the Corporation Court clerk’s office show a rise from last year. By 10 am on October 20, 1934, 152 licenses had been issued versus 147 at the same time in 1933, with last year’s total at 193. At the current pace, the yearly total may exceed 200.
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Corporation Court
Du Pont Dynasty book at Handley Library
A review of John K Winkler’s The Du Pont Dynasty details how the Du Pont family built vast wealth and industrial power in Delaware across five generations, surpassing rivals like the Morgans Mellons and Rockefellers, while maintaining privacy. The Handley Library offers the book for loan.
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du Ponts
Morgans
Mellons
Rockefellers
Delaware
du Pont
John K. Winkler
Handley Library
Pickers' Tickets or Us Your Order Now Before Rush
Quick service and reasonable prices advertised by The Evening Star. The fragment hints at a sales pitch for tickets or orders with emphasis on speed and cost. Not enough readable facts for further detail.
Virginia Leaves Glow Beckons Weekend Travelers
Virginia chamber notes autumn color peak with Skyline Drive reports. Leaves near height of beauty, best viewing within a week before rapid fall, especially in the Alleghany mountains. Skyline Drive section from Swift Run Gap to Panorama in good shape. north of Panorama to Front Royal closed with rough surface. Heavy weekend traffic expected. drivers urged to proceed carefully to avoid accidents. State Highway Department reports also advise visitors to obtain up-to-date road info at the chamber office.
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Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Virginia
Stave
Alleghany
Blue Ridge
Swift Run Gap
Thorton Gap
Panorama
Front Royal
Highway Ofice
Skyline Drive
Victory Claimed By Rebel Forces In Sonora Clash
Rebel forces report success in interior Sonora as they oust several opposition mayors and install temporary leaders in Magdalena Altar and Caborca amid raids and dragnets. Reports say Governor Ramon Ramos may have resigned, though officials discount the claim. Citizens vote for acting mayor in Magdalena while raiders remain in the region.
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Santa Ana
Sonora
Mex
Magdalena
Ramon Ramos
Mexico City
Lazaro Cardenas
Altar
Caborca
Francisco Moreno
King's Son Will Wed as Planned in November
London October 19 The Duke of Gloucester son of King George and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas-Scott will marry November 6 as originally planned, an official announcement says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Gloucester
George
Alice Montagu- Douglas-Scott
Plannad
Helena quake kills, damages high school and bakery
A devastating overnight earthquake in Helena Montana killed David Harris and injured many as brick faces and walls collapsed. The tremor damaged a new half million high school and the National Biscuit Company plant while power failed across the city. The shock spread into Idaho Washington and Alberta as experts estimated losses around one million dollars with widespread fear and continued aftershocks.
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T. M. Metzger
Associated Press
Hetena
Mont
Agzain
Ieee A Wis
Dled Nee
Helena
Ielinn
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alberta
Oscar Baarson
David Harris
South Main Street
Last Chance Gulch
Yesteryear
the National Biscuit
World News at a Glance
Severe Helena quake kills one and damages many. Italy receives large U S shipments ripe for munition use. Twenty three police officers graduate from the G men training program. Rome reports talks with Britain focus on the Mediterranean. League sanctions committee backs a buy noth ing from Italy proposal. Britain plans to keep a Mediterranean battle fleet.
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Helena
Mont
Washington
Italy
Rome
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Geneva
League of Nations
London
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Star Today
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MA Winchester
Ing Guest
Mussolini
Miss Triplett
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