Captive Miners Join Movement In Johnstown Strike
Coal strike sympathizers overturned a dozen loaded mine cars at the William J. Eshonek House Coal property near Johnstown. About 100 pickets blocked a road, drivers warned, and nearly all Johnstown field mining halted as workers at captive workings complied with the United Mine Workers strike. Sheriff Saylor responded to a disturbance as negotiations resumed in Washington over a three day deadlock on pay raises between operators and miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Eshonek
Johnstown
Walsall
William J. Eshonek
Clifford Saylor
United Mine Workers of America
Washington
Charles O’neil
Pennsylvania
L. T. Putman
West Virginia
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers
van Bitner
Old Time Prize Fights Drawed Huge Crowds Before Law
A historic reminiscence notes a Louis Baer bout drawing 15 000 women and a near hundred thousand spectators. It recalls early days when prize fights were held in secrecy often raided by authorities and gates were not yet vast million dollar sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis-Baer
Yesternight
Rev H M Crim Elected Moderator Of Presbytery
The Rev Harry M Crim pastor of Strasburg Presbyterian was elected moderator of Winchester Presbytery at the fall meeting now in session at Cedar Cliff Church Vaucluse. Reading clerk was chosen as Rev Preston Sartelle Capon Bridge W Va. The opening sermon was by Rev Julian Owen with remarks by Rev Dr Albert of Davis Elkins College. Communion was observed and a large host church dinner served to visiting ministers and delegates. The convention closes tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Crim
Strasburg Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church
Vaucluse
Preston O. Sartelle
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Allen Jones
Julian T. Owen
Springfield
Albert
Davis-Elkins College
Elkins
Charles D. Gilkeson
Christ
Paul
S. R. Diehl
Martinsburg
E. B. McGukin
Opequon
Byrd Brothers Apply for Orchard Interests Firm
Senator Harry F. Byrd and his brother Thomas B. Byrd filed for a charter to form H. F. and T. B. Byrd, Incorporated in Winchester. The company would operate as orchardists with capital between 10 000 and 100 000 dollars. H. F. Byrd serves as president and T. B. Byrd as secretary treasurer, with L. D. Arnold of Winchester on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
State Corporation Commission
H. F
T. B. Byrd
Winchester
H. F. Byrd
L. D. Arnold
Libel suit seeks 200000 damages in federal court
Robert H. Lucas former RNC executive director sues Frank R. Kent Charles D. Hilles and Dow Jones & Company publisher of the Wall Street Journal for 200000 alleging an article titled The Great Game of Politics defamed him and that Hilles conspired with Kent and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Robert H. Lucas
Republican National Committee
Frank R. Kent
Baltimore
Charles D. Hilles
Hilles
New York
Kent
Republic Steel completes merger with Corrigan McKinney Steel
T M Girdler announces the formal completion of the Republic Steel Cor poration merger with Corrigan McKinney Steel Company. Donald B Gillies, former president of Corrigan McKinney, becomes vice president and director of Republic Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
T. M. Girdler
Republic Steel Corporation
Republic
Corrigan McKinney Steel Company
Girdler
Donald B. Gillies
Corrigan McKinney Company
Republic Company
Pickers Tickets Urge Early Orders at The Evening Star
Quick service and reasonable prices draw buyers to place their orders now before the rush. The Evening Star notes plentiful stock and eager sellers ready to fulfill requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Star
President Roosevelt Appeals to Clergy for Views on Social Conditions
President Roosevelt launches a nation wide appeal to clergymen for counsel on how government can better serve the people. He emphasizes unbiased views on social security and works progress programs and seeks united effort to raise living conditions. Clergy respond with varied opinions as White House letters reach Baltimore Winchester and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Baltimore
S. Tagart
Steele
Noble C. Powell
Emanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Tagart Steele
St. David's Protestant Episcopal Church
Arthur B. Kinsolving
Old St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
Don Frank Fenn
St. Michael’s and All Angels
White House
Winchester
Lost white gold-rimmed spectacles on Cameron Street
Pair of white gold-rimmed spectacles lost in Hodgson and Brown case on Cameron Street between Cork and Monmouth Sunday morning. Reward offered. Contact 422 S. Cameron or phone 439-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown
Cameron Street
Cork
Monmouth
S. Cameron
Barker's Hog and Poultry Liniment Ad
Barker's Mineral tone for hogs only. Also poultry and stock powders. There are none better. Barker's Liniment for cuts swollen parts and general use. Get these at Miller's. Medicines Chemicals Magazines News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Miller's
Two coopers Wanted at Rosemont Orchard
Help wanted for Rosemont Orchard requires two coopers. Apply to John Livengood in Berryville Virginia. Advertisement dated September 19, 1p listing reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers
Rosemont Orchard
John Livengood
Berryville
Annual Scout Drive Set for October 7 in Winchester
Winchester launches the eighth annual Boy Scout financial campaign the week of October with a $1500 goal. John B. Scully Jr. chairs the drive aided by 50 workers from American Legion Rotary Kiwanis Lions and Boy Scout officials. Teams to be announced. each worker to visit five to eight persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Administrative Center
Handley Library
Winchester
John 8. Scully, Jr
American Legion
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Boy Scout
Frank R. Horton
G O P Claims Decided Trend In Its Favor
Washington news report on Sept 25 describes Republican leaders noting a decided trend in favor in popular sentiment for the 1936 campaign. Fletcher says funds and strategy were discussed but no decisions made. A personal ad seeks a good home for a pretty female rabbit puppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Party
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
Executive Committee
Fletcher
Finger Prints On Pistol Tie Suspect To Bank Bandits
Richmond dispatch reports fingerprints on a pistol dropped by a bandit in the Fork Union bank raid matched those of John Spoon of Bean Tennessee who claimed he was in the woods near Fork Union. Police linked cartridges found on Spoon to the gun used in the shootout that killed State Trooper W. R. Thompson. Charles Daugherty of Charlottesville said he parked near Schuyler and aided in the arrest after a cadet Frank Wicks Jr. from Fork Union Academy was killed. A third man Grant Mills of Thorn Hill Tennessee was questioned but authorities doubt any link to the Fork Union incident. Continued on Page Eight.
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Richmond
Fluvanna County
Fork Union
John Spoon
Bean Tenn
Spoon
W. R. Thompson
John Daugherty
Charlottesville
Schuyler
Daugherty
Frank Wicks
Fork Union Academy
L. McWilliams
Thompson
Grant Mills
Thorn Hill
Tenn
Henrico
Lynchburg
Mills
President Roosevelt Plans Pacific Coast Fishing Trip
President Roosevelt, wearing a white linen suit, announced at a press conference that he will fish almost daily after leaving San Diego for the Panama Canal. He will stop off the coast of lower California and likely spend two days at Faraway Cocos Island before proceeding, seeking a peaceful vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Panama Canal
Lower California
Cocos Island
Barrymore Returns to Hollywood Silent on Barrie Inquiry
John Barrymore arrived in Hollywood after a east coast interlude and a chase by an airplane seeking Elaine Barrie. He denied questions about Barrie with a curt none of your business. Barrymore planned to work and posed for fans at the Pasadena station while estranged wife Dolores Costello did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymore
Pasadena
Calif
Hollywood
Lionel
Barrymore
Gallup
N. M
Elaine Barrie
Miss Barrie
Kansas City
Dolores Costello Barrymore
New York
Legion Favors Standing Army of 165000 Despite Opposition
The legion backs a standing army of 165000 with support for larger national strength while opposing various isms seen as contrary to constitutional principles.
Legion Seeks World Peace and Naval Parity at 1936 Convention
Delegates at the American Legion convention in St Louis push for world peace, a strong standing army and a treaty navy with 92 000 enlisted men and 15 000 officers, while opposing consolidation of the armed services and urging immigration limits and alien deportations. Cleveland Denver Los Angeles and Atlantic City contend for next year’s meeting site. after two ballots, a third was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
American Legion
United States
Russia
J. J. Twomey
Massachusetts
Committee On Americanism
National Legion Convention
Ask
Treaty Navy
Army
Navy
Marine Flying Corps
Legionnaires
Legion
Leopold III
Belgium
Cleveland
Denver
Los Angeles
Atlantic City
WPA Allotments Approved for Virginia Projects
Washington confirms federal funds of 1,000,000 for WPA projects in Virginia. Frederick County receives 9,031 for school grounds improvements. Shenandoah 23,410. Warren 16,250. Page 16,250. Clarke 9,031.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WPA
Virginia
Frederick County
Shenandoah County
Warren County
Page
Clarke County
Cider Apples Wanted by Heinz in Winchester Virginia
Advertisement for cider apples seeks supply from growers for H J Heinz Co in Winchester Virginia. Listing appears with reference code 9 21 1p 61 and invites producers to contact for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heinz Co
Winchester
Sixteen Men Injured When Truck Crashes On Welltown Pike
Sixteen men from the northern part of the county and across the West Virginia line suffered cuts and bruises when their Roy R. Boyce truck collided with a car driven by Thurston Clevenger in Welltown Pike. The car rolled three times and the truck once. all men were taken to the city for treatment and sent home. No serious injuries reported as cause cited a hill crest obscuring view near a side road to Clevenger’s home. Names of several injured listed, with others not secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Welltown Pike
Ernest B. Clevenger
Thurston
Clevenger
Roy R. Boyce
Boyce
Joseph H. Keller
Clearbrook
Byrd's Dog Icey Escapes Train Near Dover
Icey the white fox terrier, linked to Rear Admiral Byrd, escaped from an express car en route from Halifax to Boston as the train neared Dover New Hampshire. After a few hours of searching he was recaptured.
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Dover
N. H
Richard £. Byrd
Icey
Halifax
Boston
Senator Byrd Guests at White House Luncheon
Senator Harry F. Byrd was the guest of President Roosevelt at a luncheon conference. The Virginian quoted that their conversation was very pleasant and Byrd said he could not discuss the topics. Byrd, a foe of some administration measures, was invited to Hyde Park but could not attend due to his wife's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Byrd
White House
Washington
Harry F. Byrd
Roosevelt
Virginian
Byrd
Hyde Park
Football players invited to semi pro team meeting
All football players interested in playing with the semi pro team are urged to meet at Crowser's Transfer Co office at 8 o'clock Thursday evening September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowser's Transfer Co
Style Shop Fresh Stock On Sale Tomorrow
The Style Shop offers new hats dresses skirts and sweaters previously occupied by Benders Inc All sizes and colors on sale tomorrow Twin Sweaters $2 39 Skirts $1 79 Hats in all shades sizes 2114 to 23 $1 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benders, Inc
Baden-Powell Quote on Prevention in Scout Movement
Sir Robert Baden-Powell warns that prevention is better than cure and urges the Scout Movement to stop present human wastage. He aims to turn every boy into an asset for the nation through proactive growth and character development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Arms and Munitions Export Proclamation Issued by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation listing arms and munitions that could be restricted from export to belligerent nations. In Geneva pessimism rose after Italy’s observations criticized the League of Nations handling of Ethiopia. Emperor Haile Selassie asked the League to send impartial observers to Ethiopia to investigate aggression and fix responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Geneva
Italy
League of Nations
Rome
Ethiopia
Thaly Ouia
Gercante
Thiopia
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Gaston Jeze
League
World News At A Glance
Summary of brief items from multiple locations. Topics include wage talks in Washington, Roosevelt seeking clergy input on economy, a tobacco festival in South Boston Virginia, Lindbergh aiding Goddard in rocketry, relief program pace in Washington, AAA hog production hints, American Legion seeking Russia recognition withdrawal, Italy's League of Nations memorandum, Ethiopian currency shift, Schmeling eyeing Louis fight, North Sea storm sinks trawler Skegness with eleven lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Boston
Roswell
N. M
Charles A. Lindbergh
Robert H. Goddard
Washington — Administration
AAA
St. Louis
The
American Legion Today
United States
Russia
Geneva
Italy
League of Nations
League
Rome
Ethiopia
Berlin
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
London
North Sea
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Lewis
Windber
H. M. Crim
Presbytery
Frank Kent
Brethren of Cloth
United Front
Diva
Deta
Mme
Schumann-Heink
Adeline
Frank Walsh
Detroit
John S. Howell
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
G. O. P. Claims
Nat
National Convention of Veterans
Bulletin
National Convention of the American Legion
Front Royal News
Star
the Style Shop
Boy Scouts
Mussolini
Il Duce
Unita
World News
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