03 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1923
Page
1
The league council refuses involvement in a dispute tied to Germany. No further action from the league is indicated and the matter proceeds without its participation.
Paris reports League of Nations session ends without Ruhr reparations mediation. Coblenz notes French troops use gun butts to break up protests over deportations. Berlin denies yielding to French pressure as Lloyd George calls the occupation a gross folly. French General Payot says railways and coal transport will feed Ruhr.
Paris February 3. At the League of Nations meeting Lithuanian minister Sidzikuskas warned against accepting the Polish occupation of the neutral zone and said Lithuania would use force. French delegate Viviani spoke of possible blockade actions if force were used. Pole delegation announced Poland would move troops into its portion. League circles suspected Russian influence on Lithuania.
The weather bureau forecast a major cold wave within 24 hours covering the lower lake region Ohio valley Tennessee and Atlantic states to northern Georgia and South Carolina. Zero temperatures were reported in southern Kansas with a low of 40 below at White River Ontario.
Bread prices in Chicago fell to new lows for months with 16 ounce loaves selling for 3% cents in one chain and 4 cents in another. The report notes sharp declines across city stores as clerks attributed the drop to competition and surplus supply.
Flood waters from the Coldwater River inundated Savage in Fall County, adding to destruction from a fierce wind and rain storm that damaged property and injured many. The report notes widespread damage and injuries, with authorities issuing urgent notices.
In Frederick County Magistrate Court Justice A J Tavenner found F L Place guilty for fox hunting with a gun without a license. The defendant, who claimed hunting foxes with dogs, was fined five dollars plus costs with sentence suspended for poor eyesight.
Dr. P. W. Boyd of Winchester heads a 200 member party of American College of Surgeons fellows sailing from New York on February 10 aboard the Lamport and Holt liner Vandyck. The 14,000 mile voyage will visit South America and return April 14 with many surgeons bringing families, organized by Thomas Cook and Son and A D Balton of Chicago.
Reports from January and February describe a major earthquake event recorded on seismographs nationwide. The quake appears centered south of Japan with activity persisting into the afternoon, while Georgetown University seismographs show needles dropping off the chart indicating extreme intensity. Authorities note uncertainty on origin time and distance.
Moscow Feb 3—The workers of Soviet Russia pledge to raise naval efficiency to match the army and in some cases agreed to provide funds for ship construction.
Twenty five Kentucky national guard machine gunners arrived in Corbin in response to a request from Mayor Joan Gilliam and Sheriff Young of Whitley County. The tense situation followed a gym clash between railroad workers and special police last Tuesday that left two dead and two wounded.
The American debt funding commission will meet late today to discuss its recommendations to President Harding. The plan for funding Great Britain's war-time debt was approved by the commission last night.
Short entry notes a beauty parlor labeled Salon de Beaute located at 45 West Water Street in Ling, with services including manicuring and a Pip-31 designation.
Public appeal from LL. J. McCartney of Stephens City Virginia urges farmers to join the Farmers' Union and oppose a state bond issue for public highways. He cites actions by governors elsewhere and questions the motives of a contractors association while calling for disclosure and transparency. The letter emphasizes unity, truth, and protecting Virginia's interests.
The Shubert Organization brings Red Pepper to Empire Theatre with McIntyre and Heath. A 75 member company with two carloads of scenery and a 50 member chorus stars in a two act production. After Cumberland and Norfolk the tour continues to Washington and Philadelphia with later stops in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Senator Byrd faces a libel suit seeking 100000 in damages filed in Virginia over oil controversy coverage. The case returns to April court with Word of Byrd and Richmond officials stating the suit aims to inform taxpayers about tractors and the oil issue during a special assembly session.
Local Rotary Club held a Thursday meeting at one o'clock chaired by President Doug after a brief illness. The session featured strong singing and speeches by Frank Wateler on travel costs at high speed and Dr. Kent on the value of annual taquan. The club announced no meeting next Thursday and invites all Rotarians to a Kiwanis banquet Tuesday evening at Rotary quarters.
All who will to attend Handley Night Schools may register at the John Kerr Building between seven and eight p m Monday February 5 Courses offered for subjects with ten or more applicants Classes meet thereafter every Monday Wednesday and Friday at seven thirty p m for eight weeks at the Equity Building beginning February 7 A one dollar deposit required on February 7 deposit refunded at end of eight weeks if three fourths of regular sessions attended FE Cere Superintendent February 1 2 3 5 6 7
Oyster and chicken supper will be served in Boyce Friday night February 9 from 6 to 11. Salads ice cream cakes and home made candy offered under the auspices of the League of the Boyce High School to benefit the Furnace Fund.
Regular monthly meeting to be held Monday evening February 5 at 7 30. All members requested to be present. B. Harloue President Paul L. Carper Secretary.
Robert W. Woolley, recently named Virginia Highway Contracting head for the Good Roads Assoc, threatens to sue ER and another paper for 100000 dollars each. He accuses them of biased motives and seeks a retraction, while The Star and The Record decline.
Mrs Clarence E Hardy has been confined to her bed on South Braddock Street for three weeks with neuritis. Her condition shows some improvement after periods of weakness and pressure on the nerves.
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