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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1923
Page
1
War jitters grip London as France faces pressure over the Ruhr crisis. Public fear grows that military service plans will be introduced, signaling a broader European confrontation and possible mobilization amidst escalating tensions.
Paris AP dispatch from Berlin and Essen reports French and Belgian citizens barred from Berlin hotels and shops, with signs and refusals in place. Reichsbank branches reopen in Essen. mines resume as strikes ripple through Ruhr. Versailles era military service rumor denied. trains run amid continuing tension.
Mrs Virginia Barr wife of Robert Barr longtime resident of the city died at home in Staunton Virginia at 5 am after illness pneumonia. She was a Hardy county West Virginia native from the Frye family and active in the Staunton Methodist church. Survived by husband three daughters two sons four sisters and one brother funeral in Staunton Thornrose Cemetery Wednesday at 11 am with funeral notice sent to Mrs BE Huntsberry.
An early morning tremor lasting several seconds rattled Sacramento and nearby towns. The Weather Bureau reported the quake stopped their clock in Sacramento, with damage noted to a Willows gas tank. Shocks were felt between 1.05 and 1.08 a.m. in Sacramento.
In New York on January 22 the stock market largely sagged in forenoon trading as short selling and liquidation by recent buyers persisted. Only select food shares showed bullish activity while bidders failed to steady prices. Call money opened at 4 percent.
Advertisement for paying subscriptions in advance to THE EVENING STAR. Includes a note about sweet cider for sale in 65 gallon barrels and partial, unclear text.
Written confessions from two of three youths who stole the Robinson car after a prior Cadilac theft plan. Hunter Brown had confessed earlier, implicating Milton and Harry Luttrell who later admitted participation. The trio wrecked near Middlebrook, then rode to Staunton and Winchester before awaiting grand jury action.
Louis Smith notes growing fame of Lee with the passage of years as local industry expands capacity and influence.
Dr Henry Louis Smith lauds Robert E Lee as the greatest triumph after Appomattox. He portrays Lee as a Christian educator and peacemaker between North and South, whose postwar life and character reflect Old South virtues and unity. Continued on page 4. Announcement: National Fruit Product Co expands Winchester plant with six acre lot, new press building, storage, tanks, and plans to feed eight teams. aims to handle larger apple flow and boost capacity. Local growers hold ownership and benefit from favorable cider apple market and bonuses.
Madame Olga Petrova, famed international actress, appears Wednesday evening at the Empire Theatre in The White Peacock. The drama follows Revette and Don Caesar through three acts with a thrilling finale and an all-star supporting cast.
Policeman Armel found Eva eleven and Bill five barefoot and bareheaded wandering with a crowd. He took them to police HQ and then to their mother, Mrs Jacob Ramsey of 207 South Braddock Street, who explained Bill often goes barefoot in winter for health.
Important meeting of the D A R at Handley Library Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Members urged to be present. Also listed are used cars for sale including a Buick three Fords and a Vim Truck at Mid City Garage.
Wanted boy sixteen to wait on trade and shoe shine at Sam En sogna 131 S Main St. Public sale January 27 household goods at 12 West Germain St. Read Moling and Seals silk ad on 7th page. Also Wanted experienced cook and reliable nursemaid good wages. Write M care Star office iptt.
Mrs Margaret Main of Cincinnati dies in a collision on a Baltimore street. Three others injured, police arrest two drivers as investigators seek cause. Reports say Rehill drove west near Monroe Street while another car approached. vehicle overturned striking a storefront.
Open hearings in Louisiana probe masked men in Morehouse parish focus on an alleged ambush on Dr. B M McKain former mayor of Mer Rouge linked to the Daniel Richards Watts Daniels killings. Witness Wagsdale recounts poker game alibi and hearing shots later in Bonita.
David Allen a respected colored resident was seriously injured near Red Bud at John Dixon’s home when a horse kicked him. The blow tore his nose almost from his face and another kick wounded his arm. Dr. Walter Cox stitched 12 stitches to reattach the nose. Allen worked at the livery stable of BE Himelright on Fairfax Avenue and is being cared for there.
The Shawnee Tribe of Red Men bazar at their Market Street hall concluded Saturday night. Joseph Hodgson won the coal lot and J. Fred Goss took the live stock prize as Buckeye incubators and brooders were advertised at Albing.
Miss Mary Katherine Aulick of Winchester Virginia has been elected president of the 283 member freshman class at the Sargent School Cambridge Massachusetts. The Boston Post notes the election was delayed two months after enrollment to allow the class to become acquainted and select a leading student. Miss Aulick succeeds Louise Bacot as senior adviser and other officers will be chosen this week.
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