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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
1
Reports from Yokohama and Tokyo indicate a major disaster leaving casualties and extensive damage. Couriers relay unspeakable scenes as authorities coordinate relief and recovery efforts in the affected region.
New York dispatch reports Bishop McKim of Tokio and staff escaped destruction after the earthquake and fire. The Protestant Episcopal National Council says $1,000,000 is needed to restore church institutions, with $25,000 sent for immediate relief.
The Rev. J. R. Ellis of Pedlar Mills escaped serious injury when a shaft fell from his buggy near Boonsboro last Sunday, frightening the horse and causing the vehicle to overturn. He freed himself and continued to his Trinity Episcopal Church duties, though the horse broke loose at Holcomb Rock.
Shenandoah Valley Cider Vinegar Co seeks cider apples at the old plant. Lew Jackson, superintendent, says the firm offers the highest market price for prompt delivery.
Richmond Va Sept 6 There is division among Republicans over reducing representation in the national convention to 2500 votes per district Virginia would have 14 votes if enacted The Coolidge faction supports the move claiming it will mobilize voters Slemp supporters argue it is wise The last election saw only five districts reach 2500 votes for the Republican nominees with two delegates per district in others
At Lyncheu A Sept 6 trainmen report a heavy movement of African Americans returning to the South on Southern Railway. Through trains carry nearly all the travelers and extra cars have been added. Returnees from the North say conditions were not as expected and they left for home after earning fare.
The Empire presents Caruso's favorite opera I Pagliacci with pantomimes and ballet divertissements as November’s stellar offering. Winchester prices are lower than surrounding towns with top tickets at 1.00 to reflect merit and help sustain high class shows.
Sunday School committee announces a picnic on Friday September 7 at the Opequon Boyce road. Meet at the church at 1 PM prompt. Transportation provided by members and volunteers with cars asked to arrive at the church by one o'clock.
Friday and Saturday September 7 and 8 from 6 to 9 pm Miss Margaret L Hodgson offers a display of fall and winter millinery in the event listing with exact dates and times.
George Ely, noted piano tuner and mechanic, formerly with Droop Steinway Rooms in Washington DC, is visiting for a few days. All work guaranteed. Phone 359-W.
The notice advertises cooled rooms ready for storing apples and offers to send a rate card on request. It lists Winchester Cold Storage Co. as the provider and invites interested parties to request pricing.
Investors are offered 7 percent non tax able stock by National Fruit Product Co. as an incentive to orchardists. A bonus of 5e a 100 for cider apples is promised. For details contact Hansbrough and Carter, Insurance, Real Estate and Loans.
Practical ly new 1923 Sport model Buick offered by R. B. Rogers at 15 W Gerrard St. Quick buyer preferred.
The Virginia American Legion annual convention near Danville saw a heated vote on a Seventh District resolution opposing any United States entry into a league of nations. The measure faced strong opposition, was tabled after a near riot, and Danville was chosen as the 1924 convention site amid protests from Petersburg. Officers elected included Wickers as commander, Dyer as vice commander, and B. F. Cole as adjutant, with women auxiliary officers also named. The event highlighted school physical training calls and support for the adjusted compensation bill.
In response to the national appeal for aid to earthquake tidal wave and fire sufferers in Japan the local Red Cross chapter has arranged collection. Cash or checks may be sent to any of four local banks to Red Cross headquarters or to Robert L. Gray treasurer of the local chapter.
Cooper and Sons seeks cider apples at 40 cents per 100 pounds and canning apples priced by variety and quality. Also seeking a bookkeeper for the firm. Address 6 1p 3t.
Winchester Public Schools require proof of successful vaccination or a doctor's certificate to excuse vaccination before enrollment. The schools will open Monday, September 10. Parents must present the required evidence at registration.
Notice directs exporting apples directly to Gerald Da Costa with contact through Ashby Sprint Virginia representative. Date appears as 9 6 1p end marker. Provides limited routing details for shipment or inquiry.
The Winchester Public Schools begin at 9 A M on Monday September 10. Returning pupils go to their last year rooms. Kindergarten and grades 1-3 new pupils report to the John Kerr building first floor at 10 AM. Grades 4-12 new pupils report to the new building office at 10 AM.
A brief classified notice seeks a reliable man to plow a garden at 326 Amherst Street. The short ad appears under personal services with no additional details.
School registration for new pupils in all grades is now closed until Thursday September 13. The notice directs families to return after that date to enroll if eligible.
Miss Kathleen MecCartney opens a piano and mandolin studio at Rice's Music Store in Stephens City Virginia on September 10. The notice lists contact as 7 W and 6 1p 2t.
For sale at cost. Entire stock of merchandise all fresh stock. I Nash six touring car. W. B. Barnett Store East Clifford Street Winchester Virginia.
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held Friday night at eight o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
Piqua Ohio shows a Democratic wind in city primaries where Democrats outvoted Republicans for the first time since 1921. The public mood favors repudiating reactionary Republican leadership to end the present deplorable situation.
Last Monday at Gore during the Friendship Fire Company picnic shooting match too many entrants crowded the 100 target event. Roger T. Jones of Winchester led the double target competition and Arthur Seabright of the city was high gun in single targets with 58 of 60. Others named include W. F. Pingley L. Lamp and R. Haymaker among many participants and several additional shooters listed.
Prohibition Commissioner Hayes asks the budget bureau for $10 million for federal enforcement next year, up $1 million from this year. Hayes also requests $500,000 more for narcotics law enforcement.
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company No. 1 set for 8 o clock Thursday evening September 6th. All members urged to attend. Capt. Fred W. Forney and Secy G R Haines announce.
For rent a two story brick house with slate roof occupied for years by the superintendent of schools clerk. It has three bedrooms a sleeping porch enclosed in glass a modern bath a large living room dining room pantry kitchen hot air heat concrete cellars storage and basement. Apply to R Gray Williams T J Cooper or John I Sloat.
In Norfolk Virginia Beach preparations were underway at Camp Trinkle for the One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard inspection today by Governor Trinkle and Maj. Gen. Charles H. Muir. A dress parade competitive drills and a rifle company contest for the regimental championship were scheduled with Staunton holding last year’s title. The regiment will finish training this week.
Ten people were killed and 15 injured when a Potsdam express collided with a Dresden express near Berlin. The accident occurred today, with casualties reported by authorities.
John Conley Wiggington 35 a Fred erick county resident and World War veteran died about 9 am at his Highland avenue home after a long diabetes illness. He served in the far northwest and is believed to have contracted the disease there. Funeral arrangements to be set, burial not before Saturday. Survived by widow May Cain, two brothers Charles and Stewart, and four sisters Myrtle Castleman Nellie Johnson Maude Roberts Edith Kidwell. Two infants died in infancy.
Chicago dispatch reports General chair North Jones of the Brotherhood may seek wage increases after planned separate meetings. Proposals expected to target about 26 percent, potentially totaling roughly 75 million dollars annually.
Negotiations resumed between the government and Henry Ford over the Muskle Shoal Alabama nitrate plant and nitrate properties. Accompanied by Edsel Ford and an engineer, Ford met with Secretary Weeks and President Coolidge to press the prospect.
Emerson Brown of Haldeman Creamery on South Kent Street sustained facial cuts after the lid of a large cream shipping can blew off. The sudden explosion covered him with cream and required three or four stitches. The incident occurred as he prepared to remove the lid, and the can had reportedly generated gas during transit.
Rome reports fleets occupying Serrafra Sano and Fa west of Corfu while Athens orders Gulf of Bol to avoid contact. Geneva notes U S pressure to back Greece amid League of Nations debate on arbitration and accountability in the Albanian dispute.
In Martinsburg West Edna Myers reports a roll name change to R T Kite after marriage on August 250. A class lab activity last Sunday prompted the official update as part of the school roll procedures.
A historical overview notes Japan experiences about 1500 quakes annually, with about four daily shocks and weekly felt quakes in Tokyo. It cites major events such as the 1707 quake and 1854 quakes affecting tides across the Pacific, listing various notable temblors and casualties through centuries.
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