Famous Allen case before Governor Trinkle in Virginia
Richmond dispatch says Governor Trinkle may decide soon on a petition signed by nearly 60 000 Virginia men and women asking clemency for Sidna and Friel Allen and Wesley and Sidna Edwards, jailed for the Hillsville court tragedy of March 14 1912. The appeal cites miscarriage of justice and political prejudice, noting Floyd Allen and son Claude died in the electric chair. Lawyers for the prisoners argue for pardon after long sentences.
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Richmond
Trinkle
Floyd Allen
Claude Allen
Edgar B. English
Allens
Edwards
R. Holmanks
Roanoke
Richard Evelyn Byrd
R. Cary Montague
William F. Rhea
State Corporation Commission
J. Z. Johnson
Hanover County
Len G. Broughton
Grove Avenue
Willis
Bill Foster
Commonwealth
Massie
Erie Strike Ends With Resumption of Work
Erie Railroad officials and striking shopmen reached an agreement yesterday in Youngstown. The statement from W. A. Baldwin general manager of the Ohio region says all strikers will return to work under conditions satisfactory to both sides.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
Ohio
Erie Railroad
Tevant
W. A. Baldwin
Erie
Man Beaten After Flag Parade Incident in Des Moines
Samuel R. Hiatt was arrested after a deputy sheriff removed his hat as a Grand Army parade passed his home in Des Moines Iowa. Hiatt was jailed and later beaten by fellow prisoners when seeking sympathy. The guard intervened and Hiatt was released on bail.
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Associated Préss
Des Moines
Iowa
Aftter
Samuel R. Hiatt
Hiatt
MEN WANTED AT COLONIAL BRICK PLANT
Several reliable men can secure winter employment at the Colonial Brick Corporation plant. Applicants should report to the plant for work throughout the winter season. Read Moling and Seal's Warner Rust Proof Corset on the 7th page.
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Colonial. Brick Corporation
Moling & Seal
Warner Rust
Winchester urged large reservoir over smaller pumping plan
In a letter from Winchester dated September 28 1922 the writer argues for a 15 to 18 times larger reservoir funded by bond proceeds rather than a 20000 dollar pumping outfit. They warn against rider amendments and stress the need for ample water storage to handle droughts fires and coal shortages. The piece cites limestone water and historical figures to support water infrastructure.
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the Star
Winchester
Napoleon
Stonewall Jackson
Alexander Spotswood Dandridge
Turfle Serves on Murder Jury in Baltimore Robbery Case
Harry J. Turfle of 1920 Mulberry Street Baltimore is a juror in the trial of John L Wiggles Smith and Charles P Country Carey charged with robbery and murder of William B Norris a Baltimore businessman on August 18 turfle formerly lived in Winchester and once managed the Winchester Gas Company plant He and his wife recently visited Winchester friends at the Shank home on South Market Street
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Harry J. Turfle
Mulberry Street
Baltimore
John L
Turfle
William Shank
South Market Street
Motor Racing At Hagertown At Hagertown Fair Grounds
Local motorcycle enthusiasts plan five events at the Hagerstown fair grounds on Saturday to benefit the Hagerstown baseball club. Prizes include 65 for 5 mile side car 380 for 5 mile solo 75 for 10 mile side car 50 for 10 mile solo and 125 for 15 mile side car. Richard Evelyn Byrd arrived last evening from Richmond and Washington and is staying several days at his Amherst street home.
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Hagerstown
MD.) Fair Grounds
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
Washington
Amherst Street
Democrats of Michigan Back Ford for President
A 1924 Michigan Democrats proposal urges Ford for president at the state convention. The plan was prepared for the resolutions committee, but members offered no forecast on its fate.
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Democrats
Michigan
Ford
Red
Oposal Toden Hensy
Resolutions Committees
Resolutions Committee
State Central Committee
Breach of Brotherhood Ends in Shot at Kenova Jail Entrance
Harvey Napier, a young policeman, with a shot to the breast of his brother during an effort to rescue a third Napier at the jail entrance. Thomas Napier remains hospitalized with a bullet near his heart. Taylor Napier is in custody awaiting arraignment for disorderly conduct at a carnival. Authorities indicate Harvey Napier may have shot himself.
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Kenova
W. Va
Harvey Napier
Thomas Napier
Taylor Napier
Rinker Released On Bond In Ford Theft Case
Clarence Rinker 14 was released on 700 dollar bond until the October term after Magistrate Krebs ordered him held for possible theft involvement in the Ford Anderson shotgun case with an appeal to the Corporation Court noted. Layne Jones and Harry Cunningham were fined five and two dollars plus costs for drunkenness by Magistrate Krebs this morning. Clyde Smith paid a three dollar fine and two dollar costs for operating an automobile with the cut-out open when his case was called by Mayor Glass.
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Clarence Rinker
State Reform School
Krebs
Ford
Anderson
Corporation Court
Layne Jones
Harry Cunningham
Coga
Dave
Clyde Smith
Armel
Glass
Voters urged to transfer before next Friday
Clifford D. Grim announces voters must verify registration to vote in the November contest for U S senator and Congress member. Regular registration day is Friday October 6. Voters who have moved within 30 days should transfer from old to new precinct registrar. City registrars listed by ward and precinct.
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Clifford D. Grim
City Electoral Board
United States
Congress
Friendship Engine House
Graham Conner
Rouss
Engine House
G. Reginald Haines
City Hall
Benton Snider
Sarah Zane
B. F. Davis
Richards Brothers reject $3 offer for York Imperial apples
Richards Brothers declined a telegram offer of 3 per barrel for 25 carloads of No 1 York Imperial apples packed 2 1/2 inches and up. Boyd R Richards said growers should not sell first grade fruit at that price. Ernest Sloat returned to Washington after visiting his mother Mrs Walter Sloat on South Market Street.
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Richards Brothers
Harrington Sales Company
Boston
New Bedford
Boyd R. Richards
York
Ernest Sloat
Walter JD. Sloat
South Market Street
Washington
England May Change Policy On Greek Reorganization
Abdication of King Constantine could pave way for re organizing Greek forces under Venizelos. The report notes potential policy shift in Britain affecting Greece during the constitutional crisis.
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Constantine
Greeks toppling Constantine as Venizelos returns
Washington reports 12 American destroyers ordered to the Near East while London notes abdication of Constantine and Venizelos surge. Provisional revolutionary committee forms in Athens as crowds chant Venizelos and denounce the German-leaning king. British circles fear Turkish danger near Chanak and possible shifts in policy.
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Associated Press
London
Constantine
Greece
Lloyd George
Venizelos
Great Britain
Ten Downing Street
Chanak
Constantiate
Petia
Constantinople
Athens
Legation
France
George
England
Papatous
Dardanelles
Harrington
Mustapha Kemal
Near East
Washington
Denby
Norfolk
Hatfield
Gilmore, Fox
Kane
Hop
Ohio Court Denies Stay, Keeps Beer Ballot Question
Ohio court refuses to hear a petition seeking to block constitutional amendment on sale of light wines and beer. Secretary of State action to place beer proposal on November ballot remains in doubt as case proceeds.
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Sociated Press
Ohio
Angther
Secretary of State
Five Men Rob Hamilton County Bank On Woodburn Avenue
Five men entered the Hamilton County Bank in Cincinnati on Woodburn avenue and struck the cashier on the head before escaping with fourteen thousand dollars, according to police reports.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hamilton County Bank
Woodburn Avenue
Man Hit by Roof Dump of Mortar in Mount Jackson
John S. Wissler of Mount Jackson Va was struck on North Main Street by a bucket of mortar water from a roof near the Kinzel building. The incident left him soaked and wearing a new outfit after he sought a new garment at a nearby store. A reward was reportedly offered for the culprit.
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John 8. Wissler
Mount Jackson
Winchester
North Main Street
Wissler
Main
Piccadilly Streets
Kinzel
Main Street
Mr. Wissler
The
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Four-year-old girl wounded by brother in Grimes area
In Grimes Virginia Edgar Baker's four year old daughter was seriously wounded last week when struck in the stomach by a shot from her six year old brother. The child lies in a Martinsburg hospital for treatment. The rest of the note records local happenings including harvest activity school opening and visits by residents.
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Evans
Woodbine School
Dora Lamford
Virginia
B.F. Hubbard
James Grimes
Milwood
W. H. Hamilton
Cedar Grove
Crown Prince George of Greece Indicates Acceptance of Throne
London Sept. 28 Crown Prince George of Greece has indicated his intention to accept the throne relinquished by his father. Reports from Athens and Saloniki say both cities are quiet and under revolutionary control.
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Norfolk
Constantinople
Prince George
Athens
Venizelos
Kins
Bainbridge
McFarland
Overton
Sturtevant
King
Barry
Goff
Prince George WH
London
Prince George of
Greece
Saloniki
Confession of Allers to Be Read in Court
Frank J Allers testified again as the prosecution’s star witness in the Norris murder case. The confession from Allers was turned over to the defense after a lengthy legal dispute between State's Attorney Leach and defense lawyers Altfeld and Higgins. The entire statement, including its details on Socolow’s role, will be read in court.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
As_ star
Frank J Allers
John L. Smith
Charlies P. Carey
William B. Norris
Allers
Leach
Altfeld and Higgins
Carey
Smith
Socolow
Kiwanis backs new hotel project in Winchester meeting
Winchester Kiwanis met in the American Legion building on Tuesday the 26th with a luncheon by Mrs. Coble. Barton spoke on the new hotel project clearing site objections and securing subscriptions. The club unanimously offered volunteer probation officers for juvenile cases and discussed banking history with a Valley Bank exhibit. The session closed with notes on upcoming Kiwanis events and the Washington trip on October 13.
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Winchester Kiwanis
American Legion
Coble
Kiwanian Brown
Widen
Maphis
Barton
Tel
Ita Sity
Cansiseetn
Med Finknelig
Kiwanis
Valley Bank
England
Coblenz
Germany
Big Kiwanis
Washington
Little Beatrice Pollard Laid To Rest At Mount Hebron
Beatrice Isabelle Pollard daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Pollard died Tuesday after brief illness. Funeral at Centenary Reformed Church followed by burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pastor Rev Clarence Woods led services with songs sung by a quartet. Pallbearers included Kenneth Henry and others. Relatives from Fredericksburg Va and Washington Dc attended service and burial.
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Beatrice Isabelle Pollard
Louis Pollard
Mount Hebron
Ree
Centenary Reformed Church
Clarence Woods
Jesus
Buzella Henry
Carter Mae
Marshall Stryker
Kathleen Shiner
Kenneth Henry
Lawrence Russell
Fred Stryker,Jr
Earl Grim
Roy Kern
Vincent Curl
Mr. Pollard
Pollard
Isaac Mason
Braddock and
Cork Streets
Mrs Massie Leaves Winchester After Massie Funeral
Elizabeth Love Massie left Winchester for Newport News after attending the funeral and burial of her husband Joseph A. Massie. Her sisters Mrs. Kenneth W. Hudgins and Mrs. J Wilton Hope returned to Hampton, and Mr C H Boxwell of Winchester visited in the city with his daughter Mrs Frank Robinson on North Mildred Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Love Massie
Winchester
Joseph A. Massie
R. Gray Williams
Amherst Street
Newport News
Kenneth W. Hudgins
J. Wilton Hope
C. H. Boxwell
Frank Robinson
North Mildred Street
Orchard Supply Co. Cuts Packing Costs with New Grader Conveyor
Trescott Grader adds a roller conveyor to turn apples for inspection saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking and shipping supplies meets all needs with special ex-hard ladders at low prices.
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WIN
Orchard Supply CO
Special meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Co.
Friday evening September 29 at 8 p.m. Last meeting before Harrisburg trip. All members going on trip urged to attend. New red shirts to be issued at this meeting. W E Huntsberry president.
Empire Preview Promises Big Western and Mounting Nights
Saturday at the Empire features the Western big picture Over the Border with Betty Compson and Tom Moore plus a detective spy story today. Tomorrow offers Ts Marriage a Failure with a Paramount production. Whistles free for kids tonight.
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Betty Compson
Tom Moore
Empire
Paramount
Notice to Capt. Bob's Company Drill Friday 1922
All members are ordered to report for drill Friday September 29 1922. No excuse will be accepted. By order of commanding officer Captain George H Grimm and First Sergeant E E Brengle.
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Pe —Cer
George H. Grimm
Per E. E. Brengle
Attention All Men Report for Drill This Thursday Evening
Headquarters commands all men to report for drill on Thursday at 7 30 pm. No absences will be tolerated under regulations. First Lieut Peyton J Marshall, commanding, signs the notice.
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Peyton J. Marshall
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Gov
R. E. Byrd
TRY Herrell’s Real Estate
Winchester, VA
Uuaien R
Edge
Ervoir
Hagertown
York Fruit
Reyward
Hotel
Ohlo Courders Beer
John S. Wissler
Sister
Virginia Henkle
A. D. Henkle
Goucher College
Mayor Glass
Hardy
Mt’. Hebron
W.E. Huntsberry
the Empire
CAPT
Bob
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