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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
1
Swiss council resists urging the league to propose mediation amid a strike affecting German industry. Report emphasizes ongoing labor tensions and the council’s cautious stance on intervention.
Berlin reports escalate with 65 000 Stinnes and 100 000 Thyssen workers on strike in the Ruhr. France demands isolation of the Ruhr region and severance of its links to Germany as British and Bavarian measures hinge on safety of occupation forces.
Henry Young of Wenonda Illinois faced two grueling days driving a vicious bull thirteen miles to the Danville slaughter pen. The animal tangled loose on the road and lay down repeatedly, costing five dollars to hire twelve helpers who dragged it to the pen where it was killed.
The Empire theater posts doors will close at eight thirty tomorrow evening for the curtain rise. Patrons on time will enter promptly while late arrivals will wait in the lobby until after the first act following special consideration for Madame Petrova and courteous patrons.
In New York on January 23 Associated Press reports a burst of song from a room where union leaders and bituminous coal operators meet over wage contracts in tri state competitive fields. No official announcement yet.
Clifton Davis a farmer of Skelton was killed and Gilbert A Saunders a business man of Forksville seriously injured when their auto was struck by a railroad train at Skelton Mecklenburg county.
The Morning mine at Mullan in northern Idaho is on fire with reports that two men are dead. Officials confirmed the blaze but would not confirm fatalities.
Funeral for Mary Co Strange aged 85 will be held at 3 pm from St Paul AME Church. Officiants Rev C A Lark and Rev W W Roberts will lead the service. She leaves two children Mary Burke of Philadelphia and A F Martin of Winchester, plus ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Well located modern brick house offered at 8000 dollars if sold within ten days. Sullivan listing highlights prompt sale potential and favorable location.
The county launches an anti rat week with free poison distributed through banks, farm bureaus, and local unions. Farmers and Winchester residents can obtain bagged poison, with mixing directions enclosed, and prizes offered for tails returned to the Rouss Fire Company.
Richmond Times Dispatch hails Olga Petrova in The White Peacock at Empire Theater as a charming leading actress and producer. The drama a romance with Spain inspired intrigue, featuring Revette a modern American educated Russian girl. Madame Petrova leads a company with elaborate scenery. curtain at 8:30 pm tomorrow. reservations urged.
An antique sales item lists several prewar vehicles including a 1920 Buick and three Fords plus a Vim truck from Mid-City Garage. Details imply a small showroom or advert indicating available used cars for purchase.
Marquis Curzon speaking for Britain proposed referring the Mosul oil district dispute to the League of Nations for decision at the near east conference in Lausanne. The Turkish delegation pledged to reply by 6 o clock this afternoon.
The will admitted to probate directs sale of real estate near Red Bud Schoolhouse after debts are paid. The remainder and all personal estate go to niece Cornelia Festus of Allegheny Pennsylvania. Executor M M Lynch qualified with a $500 bond. will dated June 8 1907 witnessed by A J Tavenner and Laura Nulton.
Jan 23 President Harding remains in seclusion to rest after another grip relapse. Brigadier General Sawyer, his physician, says the president's temperature is normal and his condition satisfactory. Mrs. Harding, recovering, walks without a chair and spends time at the White House. plans to accompany him to Florida for rest in early March are possible.
Mrs C E Huntsberry and her son Walter E Huntsberry left this afternoon for Staunton Virginia to attend the funeral tomorrow of Mrs Virginia Barr wife of Robert J Barr who died yesterday morning Mrs Barr formerly Miss ryé was born on Capon river in West Virginia and leaves another son Mason Pr along with relatives mentioned yesterday by The Star
Two municipal bank messengers were robbed in Flatbush Brooklyn today and the bandits escaped with $50,000. The bank is not connected to the city government.
A Chestertown farmer dressed a calf and sold it in Wilmington for 36 dollars. He was offered 12 dollars for the calf alive and kept enough for Sunday dinner. Neighbors note the difference between wholesale and retail pricing.
Jrank Baylis a shrubbery and shade tree specialist suffered a finger infection after a rose thorn puncture. He traveled to Johnstown Pennsylvania for specialist care and spent a month under treatment before gradual recovery.
A bill designed to prevent hasty marriages and make divorce harder, sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs, was introduced by Senator Capper with a concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to govern federal marriage and divorce laws. Divorces could be granted only for misconduct, cruelty, abandonment, non support for a year, insanity, or felony, and would take effect after a one year delay.
A New York jury in General Sessions quickly found Edward M. Callaghan, ex army officer, guilty of criminally receiving $80,000 in securities stolen from a brokerage in February 1920. Sentencing set for next Monday. Callaghan admitted receiving the securities from Joe Menonsky in a New York hotel and using them in a bootlegging scheme.
Mr. George Pine, a wealthy Clarke county farmer near the Berryville pike by the Horse Show grounds, was brought to Memorial Hospital this morning after a team ran off and threw him to the ground, fracturing his leg and suffering other injuries. He was taken to Winchester Hospital by ambulance.
Premier Kato told parliament there is an understanding between America Great Britain and Japan on steps to be taken if others do not ratify the Washington conference agreement. He said no formal negotiations have occurred.
Sale announcements include Austin White's cattle and hog sale on February 22 at Berryville Pike and a public sale January 21 at 12 West Germain St with cash terms. Job ads seek ironing help, an experienced cook, and a nurse maid with wages. Also listed a fruit tree plant sale and cider in barrels by Mabsey Bros. and J Frank Bayliss contact details.
Richmond reports the State Highway Commission adopted resolutions barring legislators from bidding on road contracts. The move follows concerns that firms with General Assembly ties were bidding for state projects and a contract over 100000 dollars. Officials noted a state senator was linked to a bidding firm through a non officer role. The contract terms were to be revised after discussions.
All persons having items for Olga Petrova are requested to call for them by noon tomorrow.
The Black Cat Inn opens in the basement of a West Piccadilly Street Virginia hotel with DuShane and sister George Smith assisting. Began at 11 o clock with meals and beverages advertised through the day as guests arrived. rooms described as attractive.
Associated Press reports in Chicago on January 23 that liquor thieves raided a West Dolphin Street building early, bound and gagged a watchman and a newsboy, drilled through a door, and stole 600 cases of whiskey.
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