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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1922
Page
1
The Turkish capital faces dire food shortages as officials urge international relief. The embassy in Constantinople warns that thousands may die if aid does not arrive soon, highlighting the urgency of humanitarian response.
Four hundred thousand people on the island of Mytilene face hunger as chaos grows. Britain faces public anger at Lloyd George over wartime policy. Venizelos prepares to meet Viscount Curzon amid mounting diplomatic strain.
Bulletin from Constantinople reports General Harington's overtures exhausted and a rupture between opposing forces may trigger action at any hour. Military quarters fear escalation unless Turks withdraw from the neutral zone. Britain concedes Chanak situation growing more critical and amiable settlement fading.
AP dispatches from Smyrna Saloni ki Rodosto and the islands of Mytilene and Chios warn of 400 000 refugees at risk without prompt aid. Greek defeat has caused chaos and a bread shortage with desperate refugees leaping into the sea as relief workers urge 800 tons of flour and more staffing.
London reports a grave public view against war with the Turks. Advices from Constantinople say Mustapha Kemal demands British troop withdrawal from Asia Minor as a precedent for Turkish troops leaving the neutral zone, a stance military circles anticipate with concern.
The article notes Prime Minister Lloyd George facing criticism after recent actions thought to destabilize international politics and risk war. It reports labor opposition to any war, rumors of industrial actions against campaigns against the Turks, and Venizelos accepting a role defending Greek interests in Allied capitals.
Juarez garrison troops revolted in the early hours, seizing the loyal federals. Ten killed and twenty wounded in clashes as rebels of 200 to 300 men flee after running out of ammunition. Captain Val Deverde led the revolt. prisoners released and looting followed. General Mendez sought more troops in Mexico City.
Miss Philomena Larew departed for Boston to study voice and piano at the Boston Conservatory of Music. A Handley High School graduate, she performed in school entertainments and sang in the Church of the Sepered choir. She is joined by Miss Mary Katherine Aulick, who will attend the Sargent Physical Education School at Cambridge.
Miss Josephine Hodges a Handley High School graduate leaves Monday for Baltimore to attend the Maryland Institute of Art this fall and winter. She is a niece of Mrs. H. E. McKinster of this city.
The passage argues that if war comes Britain will enter under adverse terms, with public sentiment opposed to the government's handling of the Near Eastern situation and a potential national rally if conflict erupts.
The Bat returns to the Empire Theatre with a celebrated cast from Broadway to stage a long run. The wonder mystery play set on Long Island draws crowds with suspense and clever plotting, while tickets go on sale at lower prices than many venues. The Circle follows on October 19 with five top American stars headlining for a metropolitan triumph.
All members going to Harrisburg may obtain shirts from W. E. Jones. Members with gray uniforms should return them at the meeting on Monday October 2 at 8 p.m. Shirts will be issued at this meeting.
Weather predictions for the week starting Monday call for generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with above normal temperatures. Local showers are possible later in the period as the week progresses.
Orchard Supply Co advertises the Trescott Grader with a new roller conveyor that turns apples for inspection, saving labor and time. The note touts complete stock of picking and spraying supplies and special hard ladders at lowest prices.
Miss Margaret Annie Wright daughter of Dr and Mrs Isaiah D Wright and Joseph E Keffer son of Mr and Mrs J W Keffer wed in Mountain View Parish parlor with Rev J C Dugser presiding. Bride wore white satin and veil, carried white dahlias. Laura A Keffer served as maid of honor and Laura V Hildebrand as bridesmaid. Reception followed and couple left for a wedding trip. Groom Joseph E Keffer formerly in Three Hundred and Fourteenth Infantry wounded November 6 1918 in France. He was discharged February 1919.
Mamie Katherine Swartz daughter of the late Charles Swartz and niece of Frank Magruder of the city will marry Charles Roy Jensen a builder from New Orleans Monday at the Magruder home 550 North Main Street. The ceremony will be quiet with no attendants and the couple will depart for the north then return to occupy a new home in New Orleans.
The Rev. Dr. Charles J. Smith president of Roanoke College Salem Va will preach at Grace Lutheran Church at 730 tomorrow evening He will also preach at Woottatuck in the morning Messrs J E Giles and EOC Scott of Washington are visiting here with friends
Boston hosts a multi venue celebration for Samuel Adams birth anniversary. R R Gray Williams spoke at Symphony Hall on Wednesday night. Henry Cabot Lodge spoke at the State House at noon and James Jackson and others attended the evening events at Faneuil Hall and Symphony Hall. The event featured a New England town meeting at Faneuil Hall and a program including Charles Stratton and organ recital by John P. Marshall. Louis A. Coolidge organized and promoted the celebration.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt widow of the former President visited Winchester yesterday with a small party of friends. Unable to secure hotel accommodations they went to Harrisonburg and registered at the Kavanaugh Hotel for the night. Accompanying her were Mr and Mrs Norman James of Baltimore and their daughter Margie James. They drove from Baltimore and Washington and planned to proceed to Hot Springs Virginia.
Advertises immediate winter employment at Lomal Brick Corporation. Seeks reliable men for ongoing work through the season with steady, year round shifts.
Auction style notice offering 1000 denomination bonds secured by real estate. Bonds pay 6 percent interest with call features. Contact Ansborough & Carter for details and investment information.
Special matinees at regular house prices on Monday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday with a full program change each day. Always two evening shows. Also notes a rental flat on Main Street and mentions Tierman Hable as a poet.
The trial of John L. Smith and Charles P. Carey for the murder of William B. Norris on August 18 neared its end as testimony concluded. Smith, the second defendant, testified about heavy drinking prior to the incident, claiming intoxication as his defense while noting his past as a bootlegger and gambler. Prosecution rebuttals followed the defense close, challenging the alibi.
Harry Poulin a local haberdasher was acquitted in city court on a paternity charge brought by Mrs Augusta Tiernan. Judge DuComb ruled the defendant not guilty in the strict sense, noting possible intimate relations but reasonable doubt due to Prof Tiernan living with his wife. The case ends with a planned permanent separation for Prof Tiernan and Mrs Tiernan.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Winchester factory office reference and an advertisement mentioning apples and a cold stop. The garbled text includes partial company or representative names and addresses, suggesting a vintage ad or notice.
The body of Miss Margaretta D. Tipping, longtime resident of this city, was brought to Hammon Oklahoma by Mr Beall for burial. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr William Hervery Woods officiating. Miss Tipping died of cirrhosis of the liver and leaves a half sister in Louisiana.
Mrs. John Long Jackson travels today to Charlotte accompanied by her sister Miss Jonise Crawford and her young daughter. Jackson has spent the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs G Grattan Crawford of Hilandale.
A new hotel is slated for construction soon, with plans for an urban site to boost local commerce and provide lodging options. Details on location, name, and opening date were not disclosed in the fragment.
Capt. Cooper thanks workers as Winchester pursues a new fireproof hotel. About $192,000 of stock is raised in city, $140,000 of bonds will be placed elsewhere, and $38,000 remains to be sold by tonight. Subscriptions total around $192,000 with out‑of‑town sales continuing to reach $140,000.
Indications show many members of Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar will attend the Richmond centennial celebration of Templarism on October 26 and 27. Past Right Eminent Grand Commander A M Baker of this city leads the general celebration committee.
Amos L. Leichtey and Marion Dunlap, both from Orrville, Ohio, were instantly killed when their airplane crashed to ground on Mount Vernon main street this afternoon. The event occurred near downtown, with authorities investigating the cause.
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