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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
5
A Virginia labor board confirms reductions in the re doh ibition field due to skill gaps and vacancies. Officials note some cuts are temporary while expecting two men to be below normal. The situation stems from staffing shortages and a pending selection process affecting pay and duties.
Parker, convicted in the circuit of Northampton County, faces a two year term after a judge ruled knowledge of the presence of liquor a complete defense to transporting ardent spirits. Police observed him near the railroad station days after the alleged delivery, with four quarts of liquor found in a bag tied to a negro accomplice. The case cites a Supreme Court holding on knowledge as defense and premisses lower court’s error.
Funeral services were held today for Chas Shumate a longtime Clarke County resident who died after an illness of pneumonia near Berry. He was about 70 and native of Clarke with ties to a local ranching family. Interment was in Hill Cemetery at Berry. He leaves a widow Burch of Clarke, three daughters, two sons, and brothers Thomas Shumate of Post VA and Benjamin Shumate of Riverton WV.
Report from NILA on January 23 describes fear of a mass loss as more than 500 refugees are believed to be lost on the China route from Shanghai to the western areas, with five ships anchored near Here. Several vessels are unaccounted for as winter weather or political danger disrupts escape efforts coordinated under Admiral Stark's guidance.
The report notes hardened stock markets in morning trading with limited volume and hints at a potential resumption of operations by certain firms. Call money rose to 4 percent as markets awaited clearer signals. Local events include remarks by Louis with ties to Lee University and a Sunday address in the Shenandoah Valley.
In Wenatchee district president J Anvil reports 1922 apple grades disrupted by worms thinning and pruning flaws causing heavy losses. Extra fancy 40 percent fancy 30 percent and C grade 30 percent versus normal 75 15 and 10. Estimated district yield 12 006 000 boxes could yield 13 950 000 at ideal grades if conditions improved.
Mrs Mary Bran Siford aged around 73 died at her home in Whitacre this morning from complications of illness. She moved here for health from Pennsylvania three years ago with husband Charles W Siford who runs the Whitacre flour mill. Survived by her husband and a sister Mrs Singhass of Winchester. Burial likely Thursday at Mount Hebron Cemetery in this city.
Swiss Council notes French demand for cash payroll refusal. Paris would seize mines railways and utilities to ensure coal for allies. In Dortmund French troops guard Ruhr exits ready to isolate the region within 12 hours if a general strike or riot occurs.
A union prayer and religious meeting for the colored churches is set for Wednesday night at John Mann Methodist and Poplar Church with Rev Archie Hill of Portsmouth VA to speak. Pastors and congregations are invited to attend and hopes for continuation at another church next week for three nights total.
A Brooklyn woman reports relief from change of life via Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says it improves sleep and appetite and has recommended it to friends, noting decades of use and praise from many women.
Classified items show multiple WANTED notices for farm work hiring married men, carpenters, and sales agents. References requested, with contact hints including Crory's store, Sterling Tire Co., and R. W. Hockman. Various rental and sale offers appear in the same cluster.
A brief note compares the legal meter length in the United States to that in England. It states the American meter as 39.27 inches and the English meter as 89.3700113, noting the small but potentially significant discrepancy in precise measurements.
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