Garber Held in Contempt for Refusing County Books
Representative J A Garber former Rockingham County Treasurer was held in contempt by Judge H W Bertram for failing to deliver county treasurer books to successor George B Keezell as ordered by the court. Garber paid a $5 fine and plans no appeal. he contends no intent to disobey the order, but the court found clear violation and responsibility.
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Harrisonburg
J. A. Garber
Rockingham
H. W. Bertram
George B. Keezell
Garber
George N. Conrad
EB. D. Ott
General Ledger
Journal
Keezell
Keezell Tolat
Bertram
Switzer
Firmer Tone in Wheat Market Noted in Week Ended Sept 7
Washington reports the soft winter wheat review shows a slightly firmer market as of September 7 due to unfavorable Southern Hemisphere prospects and Canadian crop shortfalls offset by domestic stockpiles and cheap Argentine wheat. Dry weather in Argentina and Australia slows germination while Canadian spring threshing proceeds. domestic receipts shrink but demand stays moderate.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Canada
Argentina
Australia
United States
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba Free Press
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Southern
Southeastern Mills
Philadelphia
Richmond
Unlawful to Sprinkle Order From City Water Committee
City Water Committee issues an order forbidding sprinkling on lawns streets and gardens until further notice. The directive cites water conservation measures and enforcement actions for violations. Public utilities officials urge residents to comply and monitor updates.
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City Water Committee
Bargain Sale Offered for Brockway Truck in Mt Jackson Va
I offer for sale on most liberal terms a 5.2 percent Brockway truck in list class shape in every way. Apply 08. J. Moffett, Mt Jackson, Va.
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Brockway
J. Moffett
Mt. Jackson
Emory Coblentz Injured in Frederick Auto Crash
Emory Coblentz a Frederick business and political figure suffers pelvis fracture hip dislocation and scalp wounds after a collision with a truck at Poplar Springs. His daughter Virginia suffers pelvis and ankle fractures and facial injuries. Mrs Coblentz and others receive minor injuries. Percy B Reedy driver of the truck is hospitalized with chest injuries.
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Frederick, Mad
Emory Coblentz
Frederick
Potomac Edison Company
Poplar Springs
Here
Baltimore
Coblentz
Virginia Coblentz
Minister denounces Bishop Cannon over stock trading report
The Rev. Dr. John B. Winn of Mount Vernon Methodist-Episcopal Church in Danville accuses Bishop James J. Cannon Jr. of bucketshop stock trading cited in federal indictments. He calls for an investigation and suspension of judgment until due process, urging quietness and justice for church and man.
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Danville
John B. Winn
Mount Vernon Methodist - Episcopal Church
South
James J. Cannon
Winn
Dr. Winn
Rides Seaplane Like Jockey Sets World Speed Record
A. H. Orlebar, squadron leader and captain of Britain's Schneider cup team, flew a blue and silver seaplane over a three kilometer course at Calshot England. He hit 368.8 miles per hour on one run and averaged 355 miles per hour across four trials, a new world speed record based on the average.
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Associated Press
Calshot
Eng
A. H., Orlebar
Jack Ross Trial This Afternoon
Jack Ross a young upholsterer faces a police court trial this afternoon at 3 o clock for a disturbance at his Gray avenue home. Officers Massie and Dove testified Mrs Ross called them saying her husband acted irrationally. Massie claims Ross attempted to kill himself with a knife and cut his finger and uniform while the officers restrained him. Ross has been hospitalized with injuries from the struggle and will appear in court.
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Jack Ross
Gray Avenue
Massie
Dove
Ross
Ten Masonic Rites Planned for Edmund Randolph Grave Marker
Virginia and other state Masons gather at Old Chapel near Millwood Clarke County on Friday afternoon for a dedication marker at Edmund Randolph grave. The ceremony features remarks by Senator Arthur R. Robinson Governor Byrd Charles H. Callahan and John T. Cochran with wreaths by Colonial Dames and Daughters of the American Revolution. The Vermont granite memorial cost over 1200 and preserves the old Randolph stone carved by John Fagat.
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Masonic Fraternity
Virginia
Old Chapel
Millwood
Clarke County
Edmund Randolph
Washington
United States
Arthur R. Robinson
Indiana
Governor Byrd
Charles H. Callahan
Alexandria
Grand Lodge of Masons
John T. Cochran
the Plains
Thomas W. Hooper
Society of Colonial Dames
Harry R .Greene
Winchester
Blount
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rose MacDonald
Frank B. Crawford
John B. Welsh
Richmond
C. Vernon Eddy
Pleasants L. Reed
Randolph
John Fagat
G. Reginald Tere
Estatfit
Haines
Rock of Ages Granite Corporation
Barre
Applications for City Official Positions Deadline
The City Manager and F. H. Krebs will accept applications for elective Common Council positions and the pay police force at City Hall or the council clerk’s office through September 16 due to Sunday deadline.
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F. H. Krebs
Paylice
Grim sues to recover life policy proceeds
W D Grim files in Frederick County Circuit Court seeking $544.10 from MetLife after alleged agreement with James W Grim. Grim says premiums were paid for twenty years and cash proceeds should go to him, while MetLife and James W Grim deny any interest by W D Grim.
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Frederick County
W. D. Grim
James W. Grim
Metropoliitan Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Senator Swanson Proposes $10,000 for Taylor Monument
Senator Swanson of Virginia yesterday introduced a bill to approprate 10000 for buying a site and erecting a monument to Zachary Taylor on the Montebello estate in Orange County Virginia. Montebello is the birthplace of the former president and the monument would be erected by the government under the secretary of war’s direction.
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Senator Swanson
Virginia
Zachary Taylor
Montebello Estate
Orange County
Montebello
Swanson
Howell Faces Kern In Royal Golf Championship Final
Braddric Howell defeats Ed Stone 3 and 2 to reach the finals where he will meet Buster Kern next weekend at the Royal Golf Championship. Hugh Duffey advances to the finals in the second flight awaiting an opponent.
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Braddric Howell
Buster Kern
Ed Stone
Hugh Duffey
Howell
Stone
Socond
Dormie
Donald G. Miller
Cather
Nelson Page
Page
Mately Hetween
H. B. McGormac
Duffey
N. H. Carpenter, Jr
Roy Cather
L. B. Sirbaugh
Sam Arthur
Donald Nixdorf
Felix Schneiderman
John Weems
Victor Arthur
Nixdorff
Weems
Er. B. Walker
Clark Cooper
Railway and Wire Depots Destroyed in Regent Battles
An official communique from the Manchurian government states Pogranichnaya’s railway station and telegraphic and wireless stations were destroyed in weekend fighting between Russian and Chinese troops. Forty Chinese soldiers and twenty railway workers died, mostly in airplane bombardment, as Russian gunboats and air raids targeted the Sungari mouth and western Pogranichnaya. Chaos followed on the Manchurian border towns with widespread raids and marauders infesting the depopulated frontier areas.
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Associated Press
Mukden
Manchuria
Pogranichnaya
Coldiere
Sungari
Amur
Bordre London
Reuters
Harbin
Manchurian
Seek To Put Off Vote On Vare Seat Denial
Senate Republican leaders agreed to postpone a vote on the Norris resolution denying William Vare a seat in the Senate. The plan seeks to delay action until the regular session resumes.
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Washington
Senate
Add
William
Vare
Pennsylvania
Noted Winchester Physician and Engineer Dr. J F Ward Retires
Dr Julian F Ward a longtime Winchester figure and Baltimore and Ohio medical examiner retires after forty eight years in service. Born 1851 in Winchester he also served as mayor three times and is now city recorder. He began with the B and O as rodman in 1868 later became field engineer and resident engineer before medical examiner in 1881.
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J. F. Ward
Winchester
Baltimore Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Tone
Ward
Willard
Baltimore
Aeneitecanet
Gift of the People
Baltimore and Ohio Magazine
Corporation
B. and O
Julian ¥. Ward
Apple Blossom
Shenandoah Valley
Julian F. Ward
Ohio
Brunswick
University of Virginia
U. S. Medical Corps
Baltimore City
Baltimore and Ohio
Rodman
Texas
Wanted Men for Construction Work
Employment notice from J. W. Newcomb invites men for construction work at a paper mill.
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J. W. Newcomb
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James Grim
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Kern
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Regent
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