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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR reports found a hollow oak on a farm near the Tuscarawas trail containing coins described as old American currency. The bills were estimated at about May 1790 apiece with a theory the money funded soldiers in early frontier conflicts. The site lies near the Joe Fort Dusquesne route from Pittsburgh to retton.
London dispatch reports the British warship Harebell has been ordered to proceed to Russia. Details of mission and destination are unclear in the brief AP summary.
An under-secretary for foreign affairs informed the House of Commons that the Murman coast patrol would deter Soviet interference with British vessels beyond the three mile limit and that force could be used if required during the mission.
Federal Judge Knox in New York declared liquor prescription limits void but the headquarters said no changes to New York district permit regulations will take effect until the Supreme Court acts.
May 10 report states railway shopmen in the United States have presented wage increase demands totaling about 50 million dollars annually to three major railroads through the railway employes division of the American Federation.
The New York Herald reports plans to take the case before the United States Railway Labor Board. Roads including Pittsburgh and Lake Erie, Baltimore and Ohio, and New York Central backed the shopmen's union. Workers seek a 20 cent hourly increase to 90 cents for machinists and related trades. Many of 400000 shopmen reportedly hold individual contracts not joining the movement.
Military papers of General Robert Lee, including the autographs and wartime materials, are now housed in a Richmond bank vault. The collection, once partly destroyed, is regarded as among the most precious Confederate manuscripts.
Moscow dispatch reports the all-Russia Church conclave ending last night with muted reforms. The key event was the unfrocking of former patriarch Pikhon and the elevation of Archbishop Vedenski, signaling shifting leadership within the Russian church.
Antwerp endured a near total shutdown as railway workers strike halted postal telegraph and telephone services. Coal and coke transport ceased and the steamship Zeeland canceled its sailing to New York. Brussels reports railway men joining in sympathy with Ant werp yard workers.
Mr and Mrs Martin Williams of Winchester were surprised with a dual birthday celebration at home last Sunday. Fourteen guests at each of two dining tables enjoyed abundant baskets and a country ride along the Shenandoah River and Millwood pike with a long afternoon of fellowship.
Three Birmingham Post editors and a reporter will be freed at 3:30 p.m. after serving a 24 hour contempt sentence imposed by Judge H. P. Heflin in Circuit Court. E. E. Leach editor Jack Bechea managing editor and Lewey Robinson reporter were given the jail term for contempt following publication touching on W. M. Verity. They could have apologized and promised not to view the alleged item again.
President Harding informed organizers of a New York testimonial for General and Mrs Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America that he could not accept the invitation to address the meeting.
In the Chancery proceeding of M. M. Lynch executor of Ellen Bradley, deceased, the Master Commissioner in Winchester Virginia is directed to ascertain the estate value, identify beneficiaries, and settle accounts. A hearing for creditors is set for June 12 1923 at Lynch's office with adjournments possible until completion.
Public sale announced for household property belonging to A. K. and J. I. Sirbaugh. Items include tables chairs couches beds settee stands cooking stove heating stove and lard press among other articles. Sale details listed as part of the notice.
Mrs. Thomas G. Winter president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs says the federation may modify a resolution to endorse the principle of world court participation rather than a specific proposal. She notes she personally favors participation but wants to avoid partisan charges against the federation.
The Post Office Department issued a fraud order targeting oil stock promotion activities by Dr Frederick A Cook known for north pole fame. It is the third such order in the campaign against wildcat oil projects in the southwest, with Cook and his company already under DOJ prosecution after a hearing.
In New York on May 10 the Supreme Court avoided allowing an allusion to Stella Larrimore a nine year old dress named as co respondent in Geraldine Farrars suit against Lou Tel Negen.
A marriage license was issued today in the county clerk's office to Luther J. Elliott and Ethel W. McDaniel, both of Gore, this county. The groom is a young railroad worker, son of C. C. Elliott, and the bride is a daughter of James E. McDaniel.
A Saint Goar telegram reports a French train plunged into the Rhine with 99 bodies recovered to date. Rescue teams continue search as authorities assess casualties and causes amid the Rhine incident.
The funeral for Charles Honesty, a well known man from the Ride neighborhood, was held Tuesday at 9 PM from R T Jones & Company parlors. Rev Washington Johnson officiated. interment at Ridge burial ground beside his parents. Charley had long served Misses Eh and Katherine Brown’s home. White friends served as pallbearers. hymns were sung at the grave.
Clarence Saunders, president of Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc., announced negotiations with several cities to relocate headquarters from Memphis if a deal is made on the proper basis for the safety of everyone's investment.
A large delegation from the ladies' auxiliary of the steel workers' union warned Chief of Police McCormick that saloons and rum shops in Sydney must be shut. They said there are too many dives causing unrest and pledged timely action to address the issue after a local meeting.
An automotive dealer pamphlet promotes buying homes on monthly installments with rent covering part of the price. It suggests a $5,000 property costing $2,500 after down payments and asks readers to see Geo. B. Chapman at Chapman's Auto Sales for savings on rent.
A list of plant names including Constant Blooming Bush Rambler Spireas Weigelas Hydrangeas Jerfly Bush Canfas Bar ry Clematis and a contact note J Fraik Baylis with phone 3095 dated 10 8p Be.
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