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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1923
Page
1
Rail Strike Expands in Ruhr Valley Amid French Occupation
French authorities arrest top German state officials for defying orders as Ruhr railway workers and telegraph staff strike. Rail service largely halted with few trains run under troop escort. Rhine area demonstrations prompt restaurant closures and broader labor agitation across Dortmund and Cologne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UESF
Dortmund
Gérmany
Investigation by Grand Jury Demanded in Maryland House Outbreak
Dr E E B Dudding president of the American Prisoners Relief agency urged State's Attorney James M Munroe to convene a grand jury in Anne Arundel county. The request targets the Maryland House of Correction outbreak in which 14 convicts were wounded by birdshot and accuses Warden William E Langford of broader misconduct. A former inmate filed a bill of complaint with ten signers supporting criminal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Anne Arundel County
Maryland
William E. Langford
Langford
Reformatory
Washington
Dudding
Decorate Tomb of Judge Handley
On Saturday January 27 the Handley Schools collected one penny per pupil for a floral design honoring the late founder of the Handley Library. The cadet battalion carried the arrangement to Mount Hebron Cemetery and laid it on the benefactor’s tomb in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odudge U
Handley Library
Handley Schools
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Goodyear Tire and Tube Offer at Mid City Garage
Goodyear 30X3 1.2 tire priced at $10.95 with a free Goodyear tube offered at Mid City Garage. Includes sale notice for auto parts and service location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire
Goodyear Tube
Mid-City
Three Months For Stealing A Beagle
George Heavenner received a ninety day jail term after a beagle valued at fifty dollars was reported stolen from in front of Mr. B J Ford. A girl witnessed Heavenner place the dog into his Ford on the Millwood pike and told magistrate Tavenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heavenner
Millwood
Pike
George
B.J. Ford
Heavenner
Tavenner
Ford
Bankers Named to Jury Duties in City Corporation Court
An order in the Corporation Court for 1923 appoints William G. Hardy and Charles J. Summers as jury toners. Both are bankers, with Hardy cashier at Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Summers cashier at Union Bank. They will select from the poll tax list citizens to serve on juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation ’ Court
William G. Hardy
Charles J. Summers
Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Summers
Union Bank
Corporation Court
Water Wells Drilled and Completed by Quick Service
Water wells drilled and completed with quick efficient service guaranteed. Clients receive prompt drilling, reliable completion, and a warranty on workmanship. Local expertise ensures proper bore depth and safe water supply. Utilities coordination and minimal disruption emphasized.
Inauguration of 10 Cedars Campaign in Frederick County
The Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association announces a ten cedar cutting campaign with named section leaders. Each leader is tasked to mobilize workers and begin immediately, ensuring all cedars including seedlings are removed to prevent future danger. Details list six divisions with assigned men and boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Fruit Grower Alexander Jones Improves After Stroke
Alexander T. Jones, a well known fruit grower, has shown good improvement after a paralysis stroke. Confined to his Amherst street home for weeks, he now can walk with crutches and dress himself without help. Relatives and friends express great encouragement at his progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander T. Jones
Amherst Street
Jones
Modern Laundry Sale Tuesday at 209 N Kent
Attend a Tuesday sale on January 30 at 209 North Kent featuring electric washing machines a mangle electric irons steam boiler a Ford auto tools and laundry supplies. Public notice listing items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kent
Ford Auto
Irish Captain Coyne Shot Dead on Limerick Kerry Border
Dublin dispatch reports Captain Coyne of the nationalist army shot to death near the Limerick Kerry border. Three soldiers were wounded when irregulars ambushed troops, the event disclosed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Coyne
Limerick-Kerry
Wrong license plates issued at chamber during rush hours
During a rush hour at the Chamber of Commerce office 1923 automobile licenses were issued a man from the county took wrong plates No 80904 and left. Secretary Andrew Bell requests the man to return those plates and obtain the correct ones. Sweet cider for sale in 65 gallon ae See
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
British Force Deployed Near Mosul Oil Fields
British authorities in Iraq dispatch a battalion and aircraft to the Mosul Sherghat area as a precaution amid Turkish stance at Lausanne. A draft peace treaty with 160 articles and eight conventions is distributed. eight deals cover straits Thrace foreigners debt Albanian settlement and prisoner exchanges. Allied leaders hold tense, lengthy talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lausanne
Mosul
Irak
Sherghat
Straits
Frontiers
Thrace
Turkey
Major Lillard Seriously Ill From Infection At Memorial Hospital
Major Lillard an employee of Becken Corporation was taken to Memorial Hospital for blood poisoning after tearing a scab from an elbow burn. He had grip days earlier and burned the elbow on a stove. Several physicians were consulted and an operation performed yesterday. His condition was improved today but remains critical with an arm greatly swollen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Lillard
Becken Corporation
Memorial Hospital
Dol lar Store to Open New Harrisonburg Branch
Mr. L. D. Clapp, manager of the Dollar Store, returned from eastern cities with a large stock for the new Harrisonburg branch. The storeroom is being remodeled to match the Winchester store, and the opening is planned in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Clapp
Dollar
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Delinquent Vehicle Owners Urged to Display 1923 Plates
Only two days remain for motor vehicle owners to obtain 1923 license plates at the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Bell warns the law will be enforced from February 1 and urges owners to license without delay. Licenses are issued as a convenience service. unmounted plates may lead to arrest and prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Market Demand Boosts Railroad Shares in Early Trading
New York January 29 publication of December statements showing strong earnings and heavy traffic on major lines spurred demand for railroad stocks. More than twenty issues rose 1 to 3 points with unusually heavy sales of 46 1 2 to 46 1 2 priced issues while industrials like steel, Baldwin, Studebaker and Pan American held gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Baldwin
Studebaker
Oo pan-American
Foxes Status at Court in Hunt Without License Case
Justice Tavenner reviews the case of John Place charged with hunting foxes without a license near Winchester. Game Warden Pingley argues trappers fall under licensing rules. Place had a later hunter license, but the act occurred first. Local hunt clubs fear outcome may define foxes as game or nuisances and affect future fox chases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Tavenner
John Place
Place
Pingley
Winchester
Roanoke County Farm Bureau Backs Gas Tax 3 Cents
The Roanoke County Farm Bureau passes a resolution endorsing road improvements but opposing a road bond issue. It additionally supports a gasoline tax of 3 cents per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke County Farm Bureau
Hable's Store to Get New Interior and Anniversary
The S. H. Hable clothing store at Main and Water streets will be refitted with new fixtures by Grand Rapids Show Case Company. Jacob Flegenheimer designed the layout, with completion expected in February prior to spring stock displays. The shop will mark its fifty first anniversary on May 1 and feature extensive cabinetry for garments, furnishings, and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Hable Clothing
Grand Rapids Show Case Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jacob Flegenheimer
Subscribers Urged to Renew at Special January Rate
Please renew your four subscriptions at the special January rate advertised by The Evening Star. Renew now to save. Poultry wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptt
Evening Star
Refusal to mail moonshine challenges prohibition law
A Winchester official defends postal rules on sending moonshine for analysis, claiming post office refusals could undermine state prohibition. A sheriff’s agent mailed a sample to the state chemist in Richmond, arguing the mail system should transmit liquor for content testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sibert
Winchester Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Washington
Richmond
Pearl White Returns to Screen Empire This Saturday
Pearl White, a noted screen star, returns with her high priced feature serial Plunder to be released this week in big cities. Winchester will join the nationwide showing at the same time. Plan now to see this talented beauty in her only picture of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl White
Winchester
Electric laundry sale at 209 North Kent
An auction or sale listing notes items including electric washing machines, a mangle, electric tools, laundry supplies, and related goods. The date January 30 and time 11 a.m. are given along with the address 209 N Kent.
Coopers Expand Operations at Brooklyn Cooperage Company
Three experienced coopers join the Brooklyn Cooperage Company at 27 1p 61 Key Highway E Baltimore MD for trimming and overhauls of slack barrels in steady work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Highway
E. Baltimore, MD
Notice to Dog Owners On 1923 Taxes Penalty
Five per cent penalty will be added to 1923 dog taxes not paid on or before February 1. WM. T. Barr, City Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Fragmentary Ad Snippet Sheds Light on 19th Century Listings
Sa frail OCR fragment hints at notices and ads from a historic page. Mentions HOCKMAN C V Elevator and Moling Seal window shades. Some garbled references to Empire Theater and a lost item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Seal
Funeral rites for Dr. Dame highlight Civil War veteran
The obituary recounts Dr. Dame of Dame Street, a preacher and author, who died recently. It notes his Civil War service as a Confederate artilleryman from the First Company of Richmond Rifles, his education at Danville and Charlottesville areas, and his later ministry in Bolton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M.’ Ward
Mimsten
Dame
Winchester
Bolton
Bolton Street
Dr. Dame
E W. Dame
Danville
Academy
Ville Military Academy
Richmond Rivers
Appomattox
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