Taft Defends Article Ten in Public Ledger
The Evening Star quotes former President Taft defending Article Ten of the League of Nations. He argues a universal boycott would isolate aggressor nations and that the United States would enter only if its interests require it. Taft cites council approval and warns against premature war, noting measures would deter violations.
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United States
League
William Howard Taft
Philadelphia “Public Ledger
Cox Roosevelt Ticket Heads Democratic Ballot
A fragment lists the Democratic ticket with President James M. Cox of Ohio and Vice President Franklin J. Roosevelt. Congress candidate Thomas W. Harrison is mentioned, indicating a file note of slate formation.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
Franklin J. Roosevelt
Congress
Thomas W. Harrison
Gov Cox and the Children in Ohio Pension Plan
The Hagerstown Mail reports Governor Cox supported adopting Ohio's pension system to let widows keep their children at home instead of placing them in orphanages. The plan raised taxes from one tenth to one fifth of a mill, with orphan asylums criticized as less humane than keeping children at home under a government research bureau for moral mental and physical welfare.
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Hagerstown
Cox
Adon
Ohio
Jugente
Govinor Cox
Unclear profanity laced political views from wartime discourse
Fragmentary OCR shows critics labeling T R as unsafe and insincere while linking sentiment to war policy. References Hiram Johnson and Mike view contrast with Aaron Burr prototype. discussion portrays opposition to Roosevelt as harsh and personal.
Pots and Kettles Riff on Tax Gripes in Verse
In a satirical verse by Walt Mason a bustling marketplace scene riffs on taxation and cost. Grocers butchers doctors and tailors voice complaints about rising charges while pots and kettles metaphorically protest. The piece lampoons public wrongs and civic friction with light mock- seriousness.
Road bond critique prompts call for transparent spending
A reader from Winchester endorses road improvements but criticizes the $80,000 allocation for five miles including bridges. After nearly two years, only partial progress remains and the writer urges road officials to publish itemized receipts and expenditures to ensure funds are not wasted.
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Star of the Eighth
Toto
Ood Roads
Winchester
Opequon
R. P. Page
Were Wedded in Winchester
A marriage license was issued to Raymond C. Carnes a 36 year old native of Loudoun County Virginia and Miss Mabel Louise McKimmey of Loudoun County. The groom is a postal clerk residing in Prince George County Maryland and the bride lives in Washington DC daughter of A G McKimmey.
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Corporation Clerk
Raymond C. Carnes
Loudoun County
Mabel
Louise McKimmey
Prince George County
Washington, D. C
A. G. MecKimmey
Miss Hunt Preliminary Hearing Set For Friday
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for this Friday involving Miss Hunt in a case at the school. An 18 or 16 year old pupil is cited as the oldest punished by the accused, with the investigated student body members aged around 16.
Personal notes from Brucetown Virginia events
Brucetown residents report weekend visits from Albert and Mrs Clendening and daughter Virginia from Bunker Hill. Attendees included Corrie Swimley Sadie Snapp Julian Snapp and Edgar Fisher at the Hagerstown fair. Epworth League to host lecture by E C Thomas October 31.
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Brucetown
Albert Clendening
Virginia
Bunker Hill
Corrie Swimley
Sadie Snapp
Julian Snapp
Edgar Fisher
Hagerstown Fair
Epworth League
E. C. Thomas
Baltimore
Epworth League of Baltimore
Southern Methodist Church
Isabel Eggers
Robert Smith
Friendly Bible Class
Hallowe’en
Town Hall
Joseph Snapp
Hagerstown
Albert Price
Charles
Winchester
F. T. Price
Berkheimers Near Colorado Destination After Tough Journey
A card from W. O. Berkheimer formerly with the Northern Virginia Power Company reports he and his wife are nearing their Colorado home. They travel by car adapted for sleeping and cooking while heading to high altitude for health. They had reached Colorado and were 2.75 miles from Denver.
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W. O. Berkheimer
Northern Virginia Power Company
Colorado
Frtu
Denver
Harding Picture Causes A Row At School
Macon Missouri October 20 The hanging of a picture of Senator Harding a Republican presidential candidate on the walls of the College Mount School near here sparked a rumpus. Charges were filed today against Miss Jennie Hunt teacher of the school for alleged punishment inflicted on six pupils.
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Macon
Senator Harding
College Mount
Jennie’ Hunt
Miss Hunt
Handley High Honors Daniel Morgan With Cemetery Ceremony
History class at Handley High School honored Major General Daniel Morgan of Colonial times on October 17 1793 with exercises around his Mount Hebron Cemetery grave. Principal Lillian Jackson opened with a tribute, followed by a sketch of Morgan's Home Life and Education, and talks on his military career.
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Handley High School
Daniel Morgan
Colonial Times
Mount Hebron
Lillian Jackson
Morgan
Thelma Clarke
Stanley Smoot
Leona Lauck
Josephine Hodges
Paul Miller
Beverley Rice
SORRIEST RECORD EVER MADE Confronts June adjournment pressure
A garbled quote about adjournment in June and the Republican presidential campaign surfaces as a fragmentary controversy. The text reflects apologies and dodging remarks amid political maneuvering.
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Republican Party
Notice to stockholders of Berryville Turnpike Company
All parties who have not their certificate of stock in the Berryville Turnpike Company in their possession shall make application to J. T. L. Jon, Treasurer of said Company, on or before September 1. This public notice warns stockholders to claim or transfer certificates within the deadline.
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G. H. Eveland
Duncan Mills
Berryville Turnpike Company
J. T. Ll. Jon
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Evening Star Publishing Co
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Weekly News
the Weekly Mirror
Associated Press
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Democratic
Gov. Cox and the Children
Harding Nuggets
Hiram Johnson
Colonel Yelt
Aaron Burr
T. R
Roose
Walt Mason
Editor
Star
August Branchen
Market St
Strasburg Fruit Products. Co
Strasburg, Va
Robert Clevenger, Jr
United Phone
Grimes, Va
Airdale
F. A. Shryock
J. W. Barringer
Berryville, Va
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B. Piccadilly St
Millwood Pike
A. L. Rosenberger
Clay Carr
Boyce
Vicks Salve
Franck Baker & Son
W. B. Waters
Rockville, Md
Washington Street
Marion Wisecarver
S.main St
Misses Timberlake
S. Braddock St
HB. L. Grith
S. Main St
Braddock St
Dispannett
North Market St
Stines Chapel
Edward Peer
North Braddock Street
Baker & Shryock Real Estate and Insurance
Takoma Takoma Park
Cd.c.md
Boyce, Va
Scott & Rowne
Bloom Field
N J
Apple Exporters
Hotel
Jack
Samuel Shapiro
Samuel Shapiro & Co
Baltimore, Md
Steamship Freight Brokers Assn
Baltimore Maritime Exchange
Harding
Mildred Crisman
Handley Building
Lancaster
Hill
Brill & Ritter
Edward Conner
Harry Brown
FoLey
Eggs and Poultry
H. D. Albin
Bell Phone
E. Piccadilly St
Northern Virginia Power Co
Charles Town
Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk & Western
Berryville
Bristol
Broiler
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welchborton
Cullman
Williamson
Winston-Salem
N. C
Shenaoah
Memphis
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New York
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Washington
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