Gulf Coast Storm Claims Wide Death Toll In Gulf Port
A gulf hurricane along the Texas coast leaves dozens dead and hundreds homeless. Westport White Point Odem and Portland report multiple bodies while Corpus Christi recovers amid wreckage and millions in damage. Troops and relief trains bring food as rail service remains disrupted.
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Sinton
Tex
Westport
White Point
Odem
Portland
Linton
Proops
Corpus. Christi
Carpus Christi
Corpus Christi
Éath
League calls for President as AFL member and nationwide strikes halt
A League of the AFL Members For Partnership and Industrial Democracy urged the President join the American Federation of Labor and for all strikes to end to meet a perilous situation. John J. Pierce and Isadore Epstein organized the group after a state labor panel recommended a six month industrial truce and a strike halt, a plan Holland rejected by firing Epstein and himself from the committee.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Executive Council
League of the A. F. of L
John J. Pierce
Isadore Epstein
James T. Holland
State Federation of Labor
Holland
Epstein
Express Wagons In New York Robbed
Six armed men in a touring car robbed two American Railway Express Company wagons in downtown New York early today. The amount stolen was not disclosed. Four suspects were arrested nearby but denied involvement. Insurance agents report unprecedented demand for burglary insurance as hold ups rise.
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Associated Press
New York
American Railway Express Company
Wanted PFioor Register Ad Message
A brief classified style notice seeks a floor register with contact through Star Office. The ad is terse and lacks clear details or attribution.
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Pfioor Register
Star Office
Chamber Outlines Program of Work for Winchester and Frederick
The Star reports on the chamber of commerce plan to locate a gravity soft water supply, compile an illustrated Winchester Frederick County booklet, and boost regional pride. Emphasis on good roads, harvest labor, and expanding the employment bureau as needs rise. Tomorrow's edition will cover the county fair and a community building.
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the Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
America
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Women’s
Employment Bureau
Star
Keefer Pears Offered at White Post and C. V. Depot
Keifer pears now offered at our warehouse in C. V. Depot and at White Post Virginia. Top prices paid for pears.
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C. V
White Post
Shenandoah Valley Academy Opens Wednesday
Shenandoah Valley Academy opens on Wednesday September 23 at 2 p m. The notice lists event time and day with location details and a brief invitation.
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Shenandoah Valey Academy
Firemen Decline to Strike in Police Labor Showdown
Boston reports indicate organized labor plans to back policemen while firemen refuse a sympathetic strike. Carpenters bartenders and others pledge support but fireside leaders vote against joining. state guard preparations continue as unions weigh full strength.
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Boston
Fire Department
State Guard
Treasury Faces a Hug Shortage
Washington reports a deficit of more than 3 billion dollars by July 1, 1920, with expenditures projected at over 10.83 billion and revenues around 7.25 billion. Chairman Good urges strict economy across departments and possible reduction in circulating medium to ease costs.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Good
Appropriations Committee
House
Mr. Good
Baron Rothschild in Political Race
Baron Maurice de Rothschild among new candidates mentioned for the Chamber of Deputies in Paris as speculation rises about the political race.
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Baron Rothschild
Associated Press
Paris
Baron Maurice de Rothschild
Chamber of Deputies
School board invites bids for White Hall addition
The Stone Wall District School Board of Frederick County invites bids by September 25 for adding a second story with two rooms to White Hall school. Blueprints and specs available at the superintendent's office 22 Rouse Avenue Winchester Virginia. Leslie D. Kline.
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Stonewall District School Board
Frederick County
White Hall
Rouse Avenue
Winchester
Leslie D. Kline
Anderson’s Poolroom Faces Child Labor Charge
Fred 8. Anderson of Anderson's poolroom and tobacco store on North Main Street was arraigned in police court for violating the state child labor law by employing boys after 7 p.m. He pled guilty and a fine decision was reserved. State labor inspector George L. Wilcox, who has surveyed many local plants, noted Winchester as the only place minors were allowed to play pool and warned such establishments would be closed quickly in Richmond if not remedied.
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Fred
Anderson
North Main Street
Ward
George L. Wilcox
Winchester
Mr. Wilcox
Wilcox
Richmond
Massey Brothers Promote Trescott Apple Grader for Savings
Massey Brothers advertise a Trescott Apple Grader promising lower packing costs. The notice also markets Clover Seed and a range of seeds including wheat rye barley timothy Red Top and Orchard Grass for prompt January delivery from Winchester Seed Co.
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Massey Brothers
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Winchester Seed CO
Commercial Bank Buys Hotel Evans in Winchester Deal
One of the city’s largest real estate transactions was completed when Judge Whiting confirmed the sale of the Hotel Evans property to the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester from Mrs. W. T. Wall guardian. The cash price is about 40 000 dollars. The bank plans to use the site at Main and Piccadilly streets for its future headquarters, with possession set for October 1 and hotel use continuing a time.
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Winchester
Judge Whiting
Evans
W. T. Wall
Guardian
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Nott
Main Street
Herbert 8. Larrick
North Main Street
Bell
Evans Corner
Main and
Piccadilly Streets
American inquiry on Kiaochau return date
Honolulu report states the United States asked Japan to fix a definite date for Kiaochau’s return to China. Japanese government had not replied as of today. In Washington officials refrain from comment while noting general support for the probe.
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United States
Honolulu
Kiaochau
China
Nitta Jiji
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Japan
Free Aquariums With Cash Purchase Offer At Seals Music Store
Beginning today Seals Music Store offers 200 free aquariums with gold fish moss and pebbles for customers making a 60 cent or more cash purchase. Only one aquarium per customer available this season.
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SEAL
President Wilson Tours Oregon in Campaign Swing
President Wilson arrives and speaks in Portland and San Francisco during a 10 000 mile western swing. He warns that the United States must join the league of nations to preserve democracy and urges balance of power in world affairs.
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Ron
Wilson
California
Portland
San Franisco
Senator Lodge
Ore
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nations Covenant
Lodge
League
Baker
Stars and Stripes
Oregon Journal
Taft
Irvine
Oregon
League of Nations
America
United States
Resignation of Rev Dr W D Smith from Christ Church
The Rev Dr W D Smith, returning from service as chaplain in the American Expeditionary Forces, has tendered his resignation as rector of Christ Church Winchester. He plans to begin new duties around November first and is regarded as a strong preacher and former Virginia delegate to church conventions.
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W. D. Smith
France
Forges
Winchester
Mark's
Richn
Tie Ye the Tee i
Tie Lib
Etivitte
Tires Endure Brutal Torture Test At Timonium Fair
Captain J B Beverley reports Baltimore tested Lee automobile tires in a torture chamber at Timonium Fair. A seven passenger car faced barbed wire, glass, butcher knives, nails, and elevated ramps, yet the tires remained in perfect condition aside from minor tread cuts after 6 317 miles.
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J. B. Beverley
Lee Automobile Tires
Rey
Baltimore
Anther
Why Sunday Sing Did Not Take Place
Crowds gathered at the Court House lawn for a War Camp Community Service Sunday sing but it was canceled because the piano failed to arrive. A hired piano mover forgot the instrument, leaving no way to accompany the singing.
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Court House Lawn
War Camp Community Service
Star
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W. Roy Stephenson
Treasury
Executive Department
Commercial and Savings Bank OF Winchester
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Young Financial Institution
Marie Dibbs
San Francisco
Lee
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