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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1923

Page

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French Tanks and Troops Move Up in Ruhr District

German Communists rally for a war on France and demand resignation of Chancellor Cuno. In Osnabrück a half hour work stoppage occurred as a protest against the French occupation. Germany prohibits coal owners from selling to France and Belgium, reversing a prior Essen agreement and extending French advances toward Dortmund.

Ruhr Sal Ree France Osson Germany Belgium Essen French Coal Commission M. Coste Control Commission Cuno DSSEN Berlin German Coal Commission

French Move to Tighten Ruhr Occupation Reaches Dortmund Edge

Paris dispatches report Germany increasing penalties and extending the Ruhr zone as French forces push toward Dortmund edge. Five French divisions, about 45,000 men, dispatched to secure Bochum district amid coal-delivery stoppage and industrial discontent in Essen.

General de Gouteé Dortmund Bochum Washington State Department

Frank Allers Sentenced to Ten Years in Penitentiary

Frank Allers convicted of complicity in the theft of 25000 dollars worth of whiskey from Thomas E Cooper in Cockeysville Maryland last June and linked to the day and night murder of William B Norris last August was sentenced at Towson Baltimore county to ten years in the penitentiary. Rulers who turned state's evidence in Norris case received immunity and helped send four associates to life in prison with two testifying against Norris in the whiskey theft trial.

Associated Press Baltimore Thomas E. Cooper Cockeysville Frank I., Allers William B. Norris Towson Baltimore County Norris

World famous actress to visit Winchester next week

Madame Olga Petrova, renowned Russian actress, will perform in Winchester in The White Peacock. The Selwyns via the Shuberts present the drama praised for its depth and Petrova’s compelling portrayal. Also showing The Circle with Amelia Bingham and Wilton Lackaye. seats on sale for January 24 show.

Winchester Olga Petrova New York City Petrova Selwyns Shuberts White Peacock Circle Amelia Bingham Charlotte Walker Wilton Lackaye Henry E. Dixey Norman Hackett Empire

Democratic Women's Club to Meet January 26 1923 at Handley Library

The Democratic Women's Club schedules a meeting on Tuesday January 26 1923 at 7 30 PM in the Handley Library Auditorium. An advertisement notes a new line of Buckeye incubators and brooders at Albing.

Democratic Women's Club Handley Library Albing

Robert L. Lewis Dies After Paralytic Illness in Albin

Robert L. Lewis longtime Albin Frederick County resident died Sunday at his home at age 77 after paralysis illnesses including strokes last Thursday. Survived by widow Elizabeth A. Lewis son Howard Lewis of Massillon Ohio and daughters Emma Buncutter Ollie Hawkins and Fannie Lamp of Winchester. Funeral at home Tuesday 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. H E H Sloop with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed M S Glaize D A Fries Howard Luttrell James H Sponont D S Mattison and Aamt Stine

Robert.l. Lewis Albin Frederick County Mr. Lewis Bethel Evangelical Lutheran ‘Church John H Mary Yeakley Lewis Elizabeth A. Lewis Howard ‘Lewis Massission,o Emma Buncutter Ollie Hawkins Fannie B. Lamp Winchester Ada Parlett H. E. H. Sloop Mount Hebron Cemetery M. S. Glaize D. A. Fries Howard Luttrell James H. Spon Ont D.S. Mattison Amt 1. Stine

Chairman May Settle Issue Over State Senate Nomination

The Democratic committees of Pittsylvania county and Danville have failed to agree on nominating a State Senate successor to Senator Rison. The dispute may go to State Chairman Byrd, who plans to travel to Danville midweek. January 20 is the filing deadline for names in the special election, and a decision must come before then.

Pittsylvania County Danville Tave State Senate Rison Byrd

Pittsylvania Danville candidates oppose road bonds

N E Clement and John W Carter of Pittsylvania and Danville announce for State Senate and pledge to vote against any road bond issue. The late Senator Rison supported bonds. In other districts, February special elections show a trend against state road bonding.

Danville N. EF. Clement John W. Carter State Senate Pittsylvania Rison Clement Carter Senate

Denby to Witness Navy Maneuvers This Spring

Secretary Denby expects to witness fleet maneuvers of the United States fleet in southern waters this spring. A sinking by gunfire of the battleship Towah will be operated by radio control during the firing as part of the exercises. Plans for mobilization of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets at Panama for over a month of maneuvers have been announced, and fleet aircraft are en route by air.

Associated Press Washington Denby United States Atlantic Pacific Panama

Murder Case Heard Feb 1 in Local Court

The January term convened with Judge J B Whiting presiding. Ernest Green charged with causing the deaths of Jerry Morgan and his wife in a fatal house fire. James P Reardon will prosecute, Aubrey Weaver defends. Green jailed since the incident. K W Adams trial for practicing medicine without a license set for Friday Feb 2.

Sete Borberestion Court Tning J. B. Whiting Ernest Green Jerry Morgan James P. Reardon Aubrey Weaver Front Royal Green Morgan K. W. Adams Priday

Appeal in Corporation Court over Luttrell DeHaven collision

Roy DeHaven vs Ford Luttrell moves from magistrate court to Corporation Court on appeal. Magistrate awarded DeHaven $26 damages and costs for a December 24 collision on the North Frederick turnpike where his motorcycle was badly damaged by Luttrell’s automobile.

Roy DeHaven Ford Luttrell Corporation Court Magistrate’s Court DeHaven Luttrell North Frederick Duttrell

Mr J L Maphis Improves After Illness

Continued improvement was reported today in the condition of J L Maphis revenue commissioner who has been ill for several weeks at his North Main Street home. He sat up yesterday and this morning his progress was described as encouraging.

J. L. Maphis North Main Street Maphis

Mrs. Bettie Thatcher Travels for Daughter's Operation

Mrs. Bettie Thatcher left after noon for Cumberland Maryland to be with her daughter Mrs. Frank Oppie who is to undergo an operation in a Cumberland hospital tomorrow for complications She does not expect to return home until after the operation is completed.

Bettie Thatcher Cumberland Frank Oppie

Gibbens III Travels to Florida for Ill Mother's Illness

Robert Gibbens formerly of the city now in Philadelphia has gone to Jacksonville Florida after receiving word of his mother Mrs Florence Gilens illness in that city.

Robert G. Gibbens Philadelphia Jacksonville Fla Florence Gilens

Traveling salesman arrested for speeding

J. E. Robertson a traveling salesman was arrested yesterday by Policeman Armel on a speeding charge. He employed an attorney and the case was postponed to Friday morning in police court. Robertson posted bond and claims he was not exceeding the limit, while Armel plans to produce witnesses claiming he drove a Ford sedan over 30 miles per hour.

J. E. Robertson Armel Robertson

All-Star Empire Week Features A Run Of Silent Stars

The schedule showcases Wallace Reid in The Dictator today and Rudolph Valentino in All Night tomorrow. Tom Meighan appears Wednesday in The Man Who Saw Tomorrow, with Viola Dana in The 5 Baby Friday and Charles Ray in a Saturday big fight feature. Continuous daily comedy and features round out the program.

Tom Meighan

Farmer Opposes State Bonds for Roads in Virginia

George A. Lambert of the State Farmers Union condemns state bonds for road construction in a public letter to Senator J. H. Crockett. Lambert argues that farming remains Virginia’s key industry and cannot bear added taxes while road costs are high and farm to market roads are neglected.

Lambert Educational and Cooperative Union Virginia George A. Lambert State Farmers Union John H.crockett Wythe Coun Wythe County Trinkle

Whissen Houses Sold at Public Auction Saturday

The Whissen property on South Braddock street was sold at public auction to settle the estate of Manuel Whissen, deceased. The southwest corner home at Braddock and Wolfe streets was bought by Sallie and Nealie Whissen for $2,600, and the northwest corner one story house was purchased by J. Henkel Henry and Emmett L. Henry for $2,626. Attorney T Russell Cather acted as commissioner of sale.

Whissen Braddock Street Manuwél. Whissen Braddock and Wolfe Streets Sallie Nealie Whissen Messrs J. Henkel Henry Emmett L. Henry T. Russell Cather

John Dillis Ill at Memorial Hospital

Mrs John Dillis, part owner of the Greek Restaurant on North Main street, is reported ill and receiving treatment at Memorial Hospital. Officials say his condition has improved only slightly up to the present.

John Dillis Myr North Main Street Memorial Hospital

Almanacs Take Flight During High Winds

During a windy Saturday a bundle of Gruber's almanacs displayed in front of Miller's Drug Store on North Main Street broke free from their moorings. A strong gust sent them aloft, tangled in overhead telephone wires, where they continued flapping as fire crews prepared to intervene.

Gruber Hagerstown Miller’s Drug Store North Main Street

Baptist Pastor Undergoes Appendectomy in Berryville

The Rev. Nathan Maynard, pastor of the Baptist Church at Berryville, Virginia, was brought by ambulance to Memorial Hospital Friday night and operated on Saturday for appendicitis. The procedure was successful and he rests today. Mrs. Maynard stays at his bedside and is a guest of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Adey at the parsonage on North Market Street.

Nathan Maynard Baptist ‘Chittch Berryville Memorial Hospital Maynard Charles Adey Nosh Market Street

Drunks Arrested Face Court Tonight

Several drunken individuals were taken into custody Saturday night and Sunday. They will be processed and may be arraigned or fined in police and court proceedings tonight.

Funeral for Three-Year-Old Marietta Dehaven

The funeral of Marietta Dehaven aged three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dehaven of Jefferson County West Virginia, was held at Chestnut Grove Church with Rev. Stickley presiding. Interment followed in the church graveyard. the father was critically ill and could not attend, and she left three brothers Talbot Manuel and Dilgen Dehaven.

Marietta Dehaven Gilbert Dehaven Jefferson County Chestnut Grove Stickley Talbot Manuel Dilgen Dehaven

The High Cost of Forgetting a Dog License

Philip Williams of Cedar Grove surrendered 1225 dollars in county maels trate's court after being arrested by Game Warden Pingley for not paying a dog license. He says he forgot the 75 cent license payment until too late.

Philip "Williams Cedar Grove Maelstrate's Pingley Philip

Killed Turkey Fined For Off Season Offense

Arthur Smith, a hunter in the western part, was fined last week 317 total for killing a wild turkey out of season. The fine was imposed under a warrant issued by Game Warden Pingley with a related order by A. Tavenner.

Arthur Smith

A High Reco for Seal Sale

Christmas seal sale directed by Mrs. H. D. Fuller ends with $472.90 raised for tuberculosis work in the city and county. Workers and buyers share the inward reward of aiding doctors and nurses in the life saving mission.

Whit H. D. Fuller

Disorderly conduct arrests at Philpot Street stable

A group of men and a woman were taken into custody on disorderly conduct charges after being found in a stable on Philpot Street. They face a hearing in police court tonight.

Philpot Street

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THE Evening Star

Buick Roadster Stolen From City Councilman's Garage

City Councilman Fred A. Robinson reported a bold theft of his new 1925 Buick roadster from his Winchester area garage. The car, bought last autumn, had Virginia license 135212, engine number 900202, glass winged windshield, Goodyear tires and an extra tire. Police sent word across 150 miles but no trace yet.

Fred. A. Robinson C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation Virginia Goodyear

Cost sale of robes and radiator covers in Mid City Garage

Local sale notice advertises a cost sale offering robes and radiator covers at a Mid City garage. Items listed for quick purchase with emphasis on discounted prices and availability.

Bastrop Town Faces Kidnapping Case Details

Sheriff denies issuing warrants to deputize Skipwith and others in the alleged kidnap and torture plot. Witnesses testify about entry without masks and raids tied to a parish branch, with pathologists examining bodies from Lake La Forest. A Coco’s declaration is described as baseless by authorities.

Danielson Th Parish R Jorganization Activi J KK. Skipwith Charles Davaid John Lanford Lake la Forest Coco Daniels Richer

Lausanne Conference Reflections Stir Debate and Doubt

A terse report notes mixed comments from near east powers at the Lausanne talks. British mood shows public apprehension for a possible conference breakdown while Turkish delegates push for terms on Ottoman debt and territorial arrangements postwar.

Lausanne Turkey

Fragmentary industrial note hints at aims and materials

A hazy OCR fragment mentions prepared polyonic wheat glass containers and eight phase items. Phrases raise ideas of treat protectors frames and saw together with WIN SUPPLY but details and context are unclear.

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