A GOOD MEASURE IN CONGRESS FOR FAIR DECISION
Weekly briefing notes in October 1922 discuss Congressman More's bill aimed at fair decision in partisan cases. The piece highlights repeated demon and demand for reform, urging favorable consideration by Congress at an early date. It references Newberry and Harrison-Paul cases as context.
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More
Meress
Jen
Congress
Newberry
Harrison-Paul
Mds
William News
Firearm regulation urged after murder surge in 1922
Philadelphia Ledger cites police stats showing nine and a half months in 1922 equal total yearly homicides, arguing for stricter controls on gun sales. Belshaw notes firearm purchases in stores and pawnshops avoid regulation, calling for prohibitions on sales to unfit buyers and mandatory police certificates to curb deadly weapons.
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Belshaw
Rhymes on War and Peace Through Cries for Endurance
Fragmented verse laments ongoing conflict and public despair. It reflects desire for peace, critiques leaders and propaganda, and foresees looming battles and upheaval amid a debt ridden Europe. Refrains recount phantom hopes and grim nationalism.
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Europe
Jesson
State Workers Fight Against White Plague in Virginia
Irving L. Spear reports coordinated tuberculosis work across Virginia. By 1922 there were 29 county organizations and 8 clinics reporting monthly, 891 patients admitted to three state sanatoria, and $54 172.97 raised by Christmas Seals. Counties funded nurses and clinics, donated to Danville Hilltop Sanatorium, and initiated camps, health drives, and education programs statewide.
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Irving L. Spear
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Tuberculosia Association
Wythe County
Danville
Leslie Combs Foster
Lions Club of
Osborne Turnpike
Kiwanis Clubs
Court Re Slings Against Curry's Dogs At Trial
A Circuit Court session in Augusta County Taunton heard a jury verdict ordering Charles Curry to keep his dogs out of the courtroom. The jurors respectfully sought judgment of the court as Curry’s dogs, longtime companions of his defense, were notably absent from the halls of justice during a murder trial.
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Circuit Court
Augusta
Taunton
Chas. Curry
Curry
Ecourt
Halls of Justice
Pike accident settled in Virginia auto collision
The October 24 crash at Gaunt's lane and the Winchester pike involved Herbert Clevenger of Long Marsh and Chester Yoder of Bellville. Four injured, Yoder pays 250 for Clevenger's damages and 150 for Gefray medical care for Mrs. Hardesty.
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Bprryville
Herbert Clevenger
Longmarsh District
Chester Yoder
Bellville
Winchester Pike
Yoder
Clevenger
C. T. Hardesty
Gefray
Detecting Gas Leaks by Odors Discussed in Atlantic City
Scientists and American Gas Association members met in Atlantic City on October 23 to discuss adding strong odors to illuminating gas to detect leaks faster. Dr. R. R. Sayers of the U S Bureau of Mines stated the method could cut losses and save money for producers and consumers.
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Atlantic City
N J
American Gas Association
R. R. Sayers
United States Bureau of Mines
Tariff bill ousts profits harming workers and farmers
Washington reports Fordney McCumber Tariff would double taxes and shift most revenue to special interests, despite limited Treasury gains. Senator Underwood warns the bill undermines Congress by transferring taxing power to the President and could corrupt governance, while harming foreign markets and production.
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Washington
Fordney
McCumber
Underwood
Senate
Treasury
United States
Congress
Deficiency Bill Highlights 1923 Federal Spending
The Harding administration requests a first deficiency bill of 635 598 for 1923 after 90 days of the fiscal year. Representative Byrnes argues that 1923 deficits will exceed 200 million and possibly reach 650 million to 1 billion, as 1922 appropriations and deficiencies totaled 4.066 billion. The debate notes large future authorizations including Liberian loan, naval scrapping costs, and related items, signaling rising 1923 expenditures.
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Harding
Representative Byrnes
South Carolina
Byrnes
Hardfig
Senate
House
Michigan
Wéltey
Towas
Congress
Ford Automobile Seized For Forfeiture In Virginia Case
The circuit court in Frederick County Virginia orders the Ford automobile license No 14286 seized on October 7 1922 for transporting forty gallons of ardent spirits contrary to law. The case seeks condemnation and forced forfeiture with notice by publication and appearance on October 23 1922.
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Gléni
Circuit Court
Prederick County
T. Russell J. Cennaoh
Frederick County
Virginia
Ford
Iether Pannett
Said County
H Butler
D. M. Armel
Frederick
Evening Star
Public Sale of Valuable Farm and Timber Lands in Frederick Co
Public sale by administrator Barton of David A. Fries offers four parcels near Gore Virginia in Frederick County. Tract A about 330 acres with a creek bottom, house, barn, and outbuildings. Tract B about 25 acres with dwelling. Tract C 25 acres mountain timber and pasture. Tract D 175 acres mountain timber. Sale at Winchester County Court House October 28 1972 at 11 a.m. One third cash and balance in one and two years with bonds and deed of trust. plat available at 22 Rouss Avenue Winchester.
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F Barton
David A. Fries
Miser
County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick County
Gore
Back Creek
Rouss Avenue
Robert T. Barton
D.b.n.c.t
Go Back to the Fathers Ku Klux Klansmen Framed as Threat to Liberty
The Star condemns the Ku Klux Klan for using patriotic disguise to justify violence and intimidation. It urges loyal Americans to reject their lawless methods and uphold Washington’s warning against alienating any group.
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the Star
Ku Klux Klan
Washington
Foreign brokers promote export fruit forwarding service
A sample notice from a York New York firm announces a special department for forwarding export fruit. The ad invites trial use of the forwarding service, directed to foreign brokers and forwarding agents. The date 8-16-11 is noted.
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Stone St. York
New York
Catholics and Americanism clash in Virginia speech
A speaker in Winchester Virginia on October 23 challenges anti Catholic education calls, defending minority rights and religious liberty. He argues compulsory schooling targets private Catholic schools and warns patriots that attacking them harms broader American ideals.
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Jefferson
Michigan
California
Oregon
Maryland
Liberty Brethren Urged to Serve One Another
A religious exhortation quotes Galatians 5 13 urging members of the Liberty Brethren to love and serve each other rather than pursue harsh or coercive actions.
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Uberty
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