Seabrook’s Arabia Memoir Draws Mixed Praise in 1920s Review
The piece reviews William Seabrook’s Adventures in Arabia Among the Bedouins and others, noting authentic details, vivid prose, and a traveler who lived as a Muslim among Arabs. It cites praise from Chicago News and the New York Times, quotes his restless life, and hints at a continued biographical account on page five.
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Arabia
Yezidee
One Rook and Company
New York
Doughty
Paris
Chicago News
Conrad
New York Times
Tabi
Brook
Grace Lutheran Church
William
Asia
Seabrook
Chronicle
Augusta
Europe
Cardinal Gibbons
Atlanta
Vérdun
Samarkhand
Bagdad
Suspect Arrested In Shooting Case Freed By Police
State police released the suspect after Miss Margaret Nippins a 23 year old clerk at the naval air station was shot while resisting the assailant who demanded money and led her toward an upstairs room The injured woman was hospitalized and expected to recover, with no clear clue to the assailant.
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Associated Press
Toms River
N. J
State Police Today
Margaret Nippins
Naval Air Station
Car sale ad for 10 models at 1308 Loudoun St Winchester
An advertisement offers ten models from American Standards with performance and style. It advertises a choice of five cadloads, Oaklands and Pontiacs, and claims favorable pricing. Located at 1308 Loudoun Street, Winchester, Virginia, with dated feel from 10 21.
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Loudoun St
Winchester
Apples Wanted by Room 506 at Georgeington Hotel
Cash paid for good comps suitable for canners. Miss Ethel Stickley offers piano and music appreciation training from University and Conservatory. Pupils accepted at 288, evenipts.
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George Eonington Hotel
Ethel E. Stickley
University and Conservatory
Piene
Baltimore Man Shot At Home in Relay Tragedy
Calvin F. Troupe, a Baltimore insurance man, was found wounded in the kitchen of his Relay Maryland home where his wife lay dead from a bullet. He remains under police guard at St. Agnes Hospital in critical condition. Clyde Troupe, a son, is stated to have a weak heart. Police report the husband tried to leave the scene during the incident.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Calvin F. Troupe
Relay
St. Agnes’ Hospital
Clyde Troupe
Bandits Take Brick Instead of Payroll in Newark Ambush
Three company employees driving to the plant were stopped by a large car. Two shots rang out to intimidate them. Five bandits jumped on the auto, seized a bag containing a brick instead of the payroll of $14,000, and fled.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Ruth Elder Aims Another Atlantic Flight to Paris
Ruth Elder, after the forced descent, plans a New York to Paris air crossing next August. She will fly Lisbon to Paris then London, return by boat to New York, and begin preparations for the attempt. Lisbon awaits her arrival aboard the Lima as escorts and planes are arranged for the voyage.
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Associated Press
Lisbon
Portugal
Ruth Elder
New York
Paris
Miss Elder
Ponta Delgada
Sao Miguel
Azores
Lima
London
Anchorage
Court appoints A Garland Williams as chancery commissioner
An order in Corporation Court names A Garland Williams as a commissioner in chancery, succeeding T Russell Cather who has resigned from the post.
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Corporation Court
A. Garland Williams
T. Russell Cather
Large Picket Roundup Ties Up Colorado Coal Strike
Wholesale IWW picket arrests in Wallenburg Colorado as the coal miners strike enters its fourth day. Between fifty and sixty offenders, including twenty women, were taken into custody and held under guard in the district courtroom awaiting legal action.
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Associated Press
Wallenburg
Col
Colorado Coal Miners
Wanted Len Davis and York ap ples in a bulk
Notice seeks Len Davis and York ap ples buyers for a bulk sale by Butler's Passing House. The listing includes a typeset label and catalog code 10-18-1p-5t.
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Len Davis
York
Butler
Dawn of Dawn erie Winds Flight Tentatively Set
In Orchard Me on Oct 21 the Dawn prepared for an attempted flight to Europe. Navigator Brice Goldsborough and Pilot Wilmer Stultz hoped for a south shift in the wind before low tide. Mechanics prepared the Sikorsky amphibian and engines warmed after two days of cold rain.
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Associated Press
Old
Orchard
Europe
Brice Goldsborough
Wilmer Stultz
Frances W. Grayson
T. Harold Kinkade
One Brother Hospitalized While Other Is Leaving
A coincidence at Memorial Hospital sees brothers Marion and Edward Brill of Boscawen and Kent streets both active in care. Marion, 7, had hernia surgery last week and was near discharge when Edward, 6, was rushed in for intes tinal infection emergency. Edward underwent surgery for inguinal hernia and appendicitis as Marion prepared to go home.
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Memorial Hospital
Marion
Edward Brill
Boscawen
Kent Streets
Edward
Earl Carroll Plans Come-Back From Federal Penitentiary
Earl Carroll, after serving time for perjury in Atlanta, left by the Crescent Limited today for New York to resume his theatrical career. His train is expected in New York tomorrow morning at 7 53.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Earl Carroll
Crescent Limited
Southern Railway
New York
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Court appoints administrator for Herrell estate
Corporation Court names Maurice M. Lynch as administrator of the estate of W. Bruce Herrell a well known restaurant proprietor who died suddenly of a heart attack several weeks ago. He died without leaving a will and Lynch was appointed on motion at daw.
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Corporation Court
Maurice M. Lynch
W. Bruce Herrell
Mr. Lynch
Herdied
Fire Laddies of Alexandria Seek Football Games
The Alexandria Fire Department Preps asks for football games near their circulating districts. They claim the 185-pound championship and are willing to play away or at home against teams averaging 135 to 150 pounds. Manager B. J. Padgett signs the request for Care No. 4 Engine Company.
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the Star
Alexandria
Fire ‘Department
B. J. Padgett
Care No. 4 Engine Company
Vessel Appears As Searchers Begin For Hant
The Canvas Back patrol boat of the State Conservation Commission appeared at the Calborne wharf in Maryland as search parties were ready to begin for the Hant vessel. Master Capt Charles Kelly of Fishing Creek Hoopersland reported severe storm damage to the vessel’s metal bottom and that it had anchored off Bloody Point awaiting calm weather.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
State Conservation Commission
Claiborne
Rule Issued Against Hotel Riley Buyer in Missed Sale
A. Lee Knowles of Staunton Virginia faces a court rule to show cause why he should not comply with the Hotel Riley sale terms after he bid the property off at public auction on West Gerrard Street. The Circuit Court of Frederick County confirmed the sale. a re sale at Knowles' risk and cost may follow if he fails to comply. Auctioneer A G Swanson conducted the sale in the Taylor F Hahn suit against M L Parsons and others.
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A. Lee Knowlee
Staunton
Hotel Riley
West Gerrard Street
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Knowles
Taylor F. Hahn
M. L. Parsons
A. G. Swanson
Battlefield Inn Kernstown Virginia Dinner Teas Parties
Dinner and tea offerings at the Battlefield Inn in Kernstown Virginia feature private party services and event hosting. The listing identifies contact details and venue name for social gatherings and meals.
Millich Executed in Illinois for Birger Gang Murder
Rado Millich a Montenegrin ex member of the Charles Birger gang was executed in Marion Illinois for the murder of Ward Casey Jones. He claimed self defense and alleged plot by State's Attorney Arlie Boswell. Millich fainted on the scaffold just before the trap was sprung by Sheriff Oren Coleman.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ill
Rado Millich
Charles Birger
Ward
Casey
Jones
Millich
State
Arlie Boswell
Birger
Lory. L. Price
Price
Fils
Art Newman
Birger Leutenant
Oren Coleman
Death of Dr Charles Levermore During Address in Berkeley
Dr Charles Herbert Levermore aged 71 and winner of the Box peace prize died in Berkeley California yesterday while addressing a women's organization on plans for world peace He was educated at Yale Johns Hopkins MIT UC Adelphi College and held leadership roles in the New York Peace Society World Court League and League of Nations Union prior to focusing on peace work.
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Associated Press
Berkeley
Cal
Charles Herbert Levermore
Winin
Physich Sa Sr
Field
Conn
Yale University
Johns Hopkins University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of California
Adelphi College
Brooklyn
N. Y
Levermore
New York Peace Society
World Court League
League of Nations Union
Mail Early For Christmas Urged By Postal Chief
Postmaster General New says two months before Christmas rush, preparations are underway to handle growing mail volume. With Christmas on Sunday, Monday will see only morning deliveries, and early mailing via special delivery is emphasized to ease the workload.
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Associated Press
Washington
l’ostmaster-General New
Oils Lead Stocks To Higher Ground
New York stocks rose as oil shares led the rebound after a week of uneven trading. The early session saw some irregularities but the market swung upward with oil issues guiding the gains. call money stood at 3 1/2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
London Girl Fails To Swim Channel
Mercedes Gleitz a London typist who began a Channel swim from Cape Gris Nez to vindicate her earlier effort gave up the attempt eight miles from Dover according to an Evening News dispatch.
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Associated Press
London
Mercedes Gleitz
Cape Gris Nez
France
Dover
Canning Apples Wanted at Shenandoah Apple Products
Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation in Strasburg Virginia calls for apples to be brought in for canning. The notice appears as a local help request from a regional fruit producer with unspecified deadlines.
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Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation
Strasburg
Front Royal Man Discovers Baby In Suitcase On Pike
A two and a half month old white girl was found Wednesday evening by Maddox Pumroy near Double Tollgate on the Front Royal pike. The suitcase contained the infant, two milk bottles, and $15 in currency. Authorities to decide custody as Mrs. Pumroy cares for the child.
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Double Tollgate
Front Royal Pike
Maddox Pumroy
Front Royal
Pumroy
Universal Garage
Winchester
Mr. Pumroy
Baltimore Teachers Plan Valley Visit Sunday
The Public School Teachers' Association of Baltimore plans a weekend trip through Shenandoah Valley. About 100 diners are booked for Sunday at 1 PM with Mrs. Samuel M. Chiles of Battletown Inn Kernstown. Supt H S Duffey of Handley Schools says he will try to arrange a Handley School tour in Winchester.
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Public School Teachers’ Association of
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley
Samuel M. Chiles
Battletown Inn
Kernstown
New Market
Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
Battletown
H. 8. Duffey
Handley Schools
Chiles
Handley
Winchester
Apples Shipped From South Branch Valley Reach 354 Cars
In Cumberland Maryland on October 21 the season’s apple shipments from Romney and other South Branch Valley stations total 354 carloads, with similar volumes from Springfield French Okonoko and Little Capon. The season may total 1500 carloads from the valley, crop quality is good and prices fair, plus 61 carloads of peaches from Romney.
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Cumberland
Romney
Baltimore and Ohio
South Branch
Springfield
French
Okonoko
Little Capon
South Branch Valley
Lindbergh Flies Through Gale To Wilmington
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh undertook a flight from Atlantic City to Wilmington in a southwest gale. He performed aerial stunts over the city before landing at Dupont field at 1.55 pm and is to address an open air meeting and attend a banquet in his honor.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Charles A. Lindbergh
Dupont
Atlantic City
N. J
Col
Colonel Lindbergh
St. Louis
Mrs. Ruth V. Price Granted Divorce
A Corporation Court decree grants Mrs. Ruth V. Price an absolute divorce from Harvey J. Price. Mrs. Price receives custody of their daughter Catherine V. Price and both parties are barred from remarriage for six months.
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Ruth V. Price
Harvey J. Price
Teapot Dome trial interplay over LaFollette letter
Government seeks to disprove motive as testimony on Teapot Dome leaks and Senator LaFollette correspondence is read before the jury. Fall maintains calm as defense challenges the Heald report and a dramatic appeal to admit key tests unfolds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
M Moi
Wy Naval Oil Reserve
Albert B. Fall
Sinclair
Justice Sidduns
K. C. Heald
Wal
Heald
Owen J. Roberts
T . Dome
Roberts
LaFollette
Fall
Smith
Teapot Dome
Washington, D. C
For Sale Jersey Heifers and Cows Near Spring Calving
For sale twelve Jersey heifers and young cows bred to freshen in spring. Some carry heifer calves. Contact Rumsey Smith in Hanging Rock West Virginia. (10-20-1p-31)
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Jersey
Rumsey Smith
Hanging Rock
W. Va
Furniture Sale at 216 S. Kent
A furniture sale is held on Saturday October 22 offering entire household goods, antique dishes, a range, heating stove, and a couch at 216 South Kent. No further details provided.
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S. Kent
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