02 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
1
Clergy and workers issue appeals calling for world peace and mobilizing support across communities. Messages urge action through faith groups and labor organizations to promote enduring global harmony.
The Ruhr blockade tightens as France restricts coal flow into unoccupied Germany. Ruhr residents report food shortages and malnutrition while German workers appeal to America for help. Major-General Allen withdraws from unofficial contacts with the Rhine land high commission. Food trains from Holland arrive as cities fear further cuts in supplies.
Thomas Johnson a young Black man was taken from Olar jail by a mob and later turned over to authorities. He was electrocuted at the South Carolina state penitentiary for the murder of a white woman near Govan Bamberg County.
Two Winchester councilmen respond to The Evening Star about the city’s school appropriation request. They argue the Star misrepresented tax impact, noting a $15 000 increase would raise the tax rate from 1.20 to about 1.47 per 100 valuation, and state the school committee will report after W W Trenary returns from the south.
A fundraiser dinner titled Help Saver That Which Washington Helped to Create is held at Hotel Ryans in Kenmore. The event runs from 3 cents to 8 p m with a fixed price of one dollar for attendees to support Betty Washington Lewis.
Four men convicted of murder were electrocuted at the Arkansas penitentiary in Little Rock. Duncan Richardson 29 smiled at witnesses as he entered the chair and died within three minutes. F G Bullen and others followed in the grisly sequence, with one man reportedly subjected to a second session before death.
The case of K. W. Adams charged with practicing medicine without a license was postponed as nearly all Commonwealth witnesses were ill. The Corporation Court, before Judge Whiting, set February 22 for the trial.
New York February 2 stock markets opened with broad gains across sectors. Oil, food, public utility, steel, equipment, motor, and merchandising issues lead the rise while most names show higher bids. Call money opened at 4.5 percent.
Rouss Fire Company announces a regular meeting scheduled for Friday evening February 2 at 8 o clock. The agenda includes a report of Banner Committee and full attendance is desired. President W E Huntsberry and Secretary C Douglas Brown signaled the call.
For radio enthusiasts a meeting is set for Friday at 8 o clock in the Lecture Room Handley Library Simple home made receiving sets will be shown and discussed.
Experienced tin and overhauling slack barrels work offered by the Brooklyn Cooperage Company. Contact Harry Albin by telephone 7-W for poultry wares and related cooperage services at 27-1p-6t key AVHMONE.
The New York World announces a new picture supplement titled A Study in Blue painted by Arthur Sarratt. It is described as the most beautiful of the series and is expected to attract wide readership next Sunday.
Edgewood M W A members are urged to attend an important meeting at Auifman’s School House on Wednesday February 7 at 8 p m. All neighbors are requested to be present.
The Moore brothers and sisters sue Mrs Leota Moore to set aside Albert C. Moore's will. They claim the January 10, 1913 paper bore not his hand and that he died intestate. The case seeks a jury trial to impeach the instrument and restore estate rights to paternal kin.
The Empire Theatre asks patrons with reservations for McIntyre and Heath to call by nine o'clock tomorrow night. Out-of-town patrons are serviced until 8 p.m. Monday, with good seats still on sale. Tonight features two comedies and a fine Paramount feature along with a note about a February 6 meeting of the regular monthly club.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Lutz a Winchester nurse married Daniel Metz Jr of Frederick County. They wed December 22 in Oakland Md with Rev J C Buckrey and lived at Metz home in Frederick. Bride's family ties noted and reception gifts poured in.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company calls a meeting at 8 o'clock to finalize plans to install radio equipment and conduct other important business. All members expected to attend. Russell Potts secretary.
John Lee Krider from Baltimore writes to The Star expressing concern over possible discontinuation and urges timely renewal of his subscription. He notes returning home to find the Stars awaiting him and warns of disappointment if the paper ends.
Piano pupils of Mrs. Cookus will perform at the Empire Theatre tomorrow at 10 30 o clock in a morning recital. The program is unusually attractive and has generated much interest among friends of the young musicians.
Attendees may register at the John Kerr Building between seven and eight p m Monday February 5 for Handley Night School courses. Classes run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at seven thirty p m starting February 7 at the Equity Building for eight weeks. A one dollar deposit is required February 7 and will be returned at end if three quarters of sessions are attended.
Editorial notes from the Richmond News Leader criticize Mr Coleman for threatening to “flay” Senator Byrd over road bond issues. The piece recalls medieval punishment terms and cautions Coleman to be more effective in legislative debate or opponents may “save their skins.”
W W Moses Jr argues Virginia and the state highway department could build roads at cost by employing a manager and engineers for each project, eliminating contractors, corporations, and bond lobby influence. He cites receipts from the state auditor and gasoline tax discussions and recalls a Roanoke speech by Mr Page of North Carolina about Virginia paying for roads but not getting them.
The regular monthly meeting of the Civic League will be held at the residence of Mrs. Lewis Hyde on Friday February 2 at 3 30 p.m. Mrs Herbert Larrick Secretary.
Lost item a lady's tan glove reported by Shade Motor Co. with a reward offered at Star office. Also a public preaching service announced for Greenwood Methodist Episcopal Church at 3.30 pm Sunday by Rev. Walter Mark Depp. Mr John O Flaherty of Lanham Md was in town en route to Woodstock afterward.
The defendant Green tells his night movements during the two o clock blaze that killed his wife’s parents. Witnesses including Mayor Glass and police tie his alibi to footprints and outside ignition while noting revolver possession and shoe fits. Prosecutors seek a likely alibi conflict as evidence and trial proceeds.
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