Cleveland liquor cleanup triggers mass arrests in 1920s action
District Attorney A. E. Bernsteen announces the largest post Volstead Act liquor cleanup in the nation. Warrants target 125 soft drink shops and 35 drug stores, about 400 defendants, amid claims of a plot to "wet" Cleveland for the June Republican National Convention.
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Cleveland
A. E. Bernsteen
United States
Bernsteen
Anti- Saloon League
Henry Dykeman
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
John M. Kitlitts
United States District Court
W. WL. Bence
Federal District
Youngstown
International News Service
United States District Attorney
Cuyahoga County
Grand Jury
Justice
Marty Wright
Phil Prince
S. S. Kest
Crabbe
Housewife Fatally Burned in Cleveland Gas Explosions
Mrs Anna Sgro aged 40 was hospitalized in Cleveland in a dying condition from burns after two gas explosions wrecked her store and dwelling early today. Canned goods were hurled by the blast, fire followed, and she was injured while trying to escape the building.
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Cleveland, O
Anna Sgro
Syro
Belem Prison Demolition Plans Unveiled in Mexico City
Mexico City reports that Belem Prison, a 16th century former church and century old landmark, will be torn down. No date is given for the demolition and no replacement plans are disclosed.
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Mexico City
Belem
West Hemisphere
Thompson Denies Charge In Sinclair Campaign Ties
William Boyce Thompson former chairman of the Republican National Committee vice committee denies contributing over 75000 to the 1920 campaign. He says he had no direct or indirect loan to the Republican Public Committee and no present interest with the Sinclair company.
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Washington
William Boyce Thompson
Vice Committee
Republican National Committee Today
Harry F. Sinclair
Republican Campaign Fund
Thompson
Sinclair
Republican Fund
William Wallace, Jr
Newark
Siy
Republican Ponal Committee
Sinclair Company
Mangled body found along Ohio rail line
The mangled body of James Smith, 85, of Findlay, was found along the Cleveland and Pittsburg railroad at Toronto, Ohio, early this morning. A separate item notes a landslide burying a freight train near Barcelona.
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Steubenville
James Smith
Findlay
Cleveland and Pittsburg
Toronto
Ohio
Hocking County to Have a New Jail
Logan April 11 Plans for the new Hocking county jail and sheriff residence were approved by the county commissioners. Columbus architects Snyder Babbitt and Mathews drafted the plans for a steel concrete brick structure costing 20000 to 25000 dollars. A modern eight cell block will house prisoners. Funds will come from selling the old jail and rear garage lot with remaining costs drawn from the judicial fund.
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Logan
Hocking County
Board of County Commissioners
Snyder, Babbitt and Mathews
Architects of
Columbus
Judicial Fund
Rotary district meeting closes today in Columbus
The 22nd District Rotary clubs conclude their annual conference in Columbus with A Maddox retiring as director. Delegates will decide the next conference city with Marietta as a candidate and others possibly bidding. Merrick Hitchcock speaks on crippled children work and John J. Gibson addresses Rotary International. Rev C J McCombe offers the Rotarian prophecy to about 1600 attendees.
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Columbus
Rotary Clubs
Mrasbent
A. Maddox
Marietta
Merrick Hitchcock
Washington D. H
John J. Gibson
Toronto
Rotary International
C. J. McCombe
Lima tax valuations raised for several incorporated firms
The county board of revision boosted the tax valuations of about six Lima companies after recent meetings. The board states that valuations were too low and plans to hear more than 100 companies, with increases expected.
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Lima, C
Lima
County Board of Revision
35 000 Tobacco Box at Caxton Hall London
In Caxton Hall Westminster a tobacco box claimed to be the most wonderful in the world rests. Bought for fourpence over two centuries ago its value has grown as the original still sits inside six outer cases each encased in silver. Insured for 7000 pounds the box now towers over four feet high.
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London
Caxton Hall
Westminster
Moler Defends Columbus Auto Club in Speeding Case
W E Moler of Athens backs the Columbus Automobile Club after his chauffeur was fined in Mayor Ludwig s court at Bexley for speeding. Moler says club officers offered courtesy and a hearing, and he denies the club sought political gain. He claims he would take the case to the highest court if the mayor continues the fight.
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Columbus
W. E. Moler
Athens
Ludwig
Bexley
Columbus Automobile Club
Moser
Automobile Club
Mr. Moler
Pig Falls From Balcony Kills Peasant in Italian Village
In Frattamaggiore Grumo near Naples a peasant was killed when a pig fell on him from a second floor balcony. The bar passage and balcony access were discovered to have been forced by the pig, though how it reached the balcony was not explained.
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Rome
Frattamaggiore Grumo
Naples
Tibetan officers in India for Gurkha training
Four more officers from the Tibetan army travel to India to receive military instruction with Gurkha battalions of the Indian army. The Tibetan force is growing into a capable training unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yatung
Tibet
India
Coolidge Wins Michigan Primaries Amid Ford Influence
The piece notes President Coolidge defeats Hiram Johnson two to one in Michigan with Ford's endorsement boosting Coolidge's margin. It also mentions Mary Garden becoming an American citizen at age 47 and Ninon des Encles's death, highlighting her appeal and literary gift.
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Coolidge
Ford
Hiram Johnson
Michigan
Johnson
Henry Ford
British Admiral Urges Boys to Go to Sea
London reports Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt telling a seaman's meeting that British youth should go to sea even if they run off. He praises the seafaring spirit as essential to the Empire, noting his own boyhood escape to sea and rise through the Navy.
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London
England
Jorace Greeley
Guy Gaunt
Admiral Gaunt
Wheeler Brookhart probe turns to Midland National Bank
The Wheeler Brookhart committee arrives in Columbus Ohio to inspect Midland National Bank records amid secret deposits by high public officials. Former Attorney General Harry M Daugherty and Senator Burton K Wheeler part ways on the trip without speaking as they pursue access to the bank books.
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WM. K. Hutchinson
Washington DC. H
Wheeler- Brookhart Committee
Ohio
Midland National Bank
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Brookhart
Iowa
Washington
DD. C
M. 8
Daugherty
Brookhart and
Wheeler
Columbus
Harry M. Daugherty
U. S
Washington,d. C
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington D. H
Mel 8
STREAM POLLUTION CAMPAIGN TO STUDY AND REMEDY
Logan Ohio April 11 deputy game protector C C Higgins directed to cooperate with a joint summer campaign by the state health department and the department of agriculture. The program will map sewage and industrial waste points, study effects of waste in streams, then plan remedies. Applicants for fish pheasants or eggs apply to the state department per mailed instructions.
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Higgins
Minister Resigns to Lead Richwood Baptist Church
Reverend John W. Ayers of the Baptist church in Defiance resigns after two years of work to accept a pastorate in Richwood West Virginia.
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New State
Defiance
John W. Ayers
The
Baptist Church
Richwood
W. Va
Stinnes Dies as Germany's Industrial Giant
Berlin April 11 Huge Stinnes died after months of illness. The coal magnate, war leader and powerful industrialist left a fortune said to exceed a billion gold marks. He built his empire from coal fields to railways, mines, hotels and 66 newspapers, living simply despite vast wealth.
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Berlin
I Hugeo Stinnes
Stinnes
Germany
Weak schools in Vernon area seek state relief
In Nelsonville Ohio on April 11, Sub-district 6 official Conrad Wein says weak districts unable to finish term due to funding gaps may apply to Vernon Reigel Columbus Director of Education for aid. A Logan sub-district meeting forwarded to Governor Donahey that several schools may close. the governor notes about 750000 dollars is available and boards should contact Mr Reigie promptly.
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Nelsonville
Conrad Wein
M. W
Vernon Reigel
Columbus
Ohio
Logan
Donahey
Boards of Education
Reigie
Lloyd-George Is Slightly Ill With Cold
London April 11 former Prime Minister David Lloyd George is reported mildly ill with a cold today.
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London
David Lloyd-George
Immigration Bill Advance Faces Weekend Hurdle
Washington April 11 The house debated selective and restrictive immigration with leaders aiming to finish by tomorrow night. Supporters seek quick passage of a bill proposing a two per cent quota based on the 1890 census, hoping to secure a through the lable majority despite weekend absences.
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Washington
Senate investigation widens over Wheeler indictments
Washington reports twofold probe into Senator Burton Wheeler Democrat of Montana as the Daugherty inquiry expands. A Senate committee chaired by Senator Borah requests all witnesses who testified against Wheeler and plans public hearings next week to assess his fitness for office. If evidence shows a conspiracy, the inquiry will identify the guilty parties.
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Washington
Daugherty
CIA
Burton Kaer
Montana
Borah
Idaho
Wheeler
Senate Committee
Come Back of Short Skirt Shocks New York Fashion Show
In New York on April 1, models unveiled summer styles featuring billowy organza gowns and gowns that skim the ground by about ten inches. The highlight was the revived short skirt seen with modest gowns, with Parisian trends confirming the look. Large picture hats crown delicate frocks, with chiffons and laces dominating the runways.
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New York
Rmop
Paris
Tony Marsarelli Sentenced in Stabbing Case
Tony Marsarelli of Bellaire Ohio was sentenced to one to twenty years in the Ohio penitentiary for stabbing Ross Julian during a rent dispute. Nine members of Bulgaria’s late Premier Stambulisky Agar ian cabinet were acquitted of treason charges linked to sparking a new Agrarian movement.
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Clairsville
Tony Marsarelli
Bellaire
Ohio
Ross
Julian
Sofia
Stambulisky
Bulgaria
Mannington's Senate links surface in probe mention
The article notes Mannington repeatedly appearing in a Senate inquiry connected to the famed orangeish “little green house” on K Street, tied to a shopkeeping incident after his Paris return, with subpoenas reportedly issued.
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Howard” Mannington
Senate
Litte Green House
K Street
Paris
Subpocana
Confiscated wine given to a judge in Ohio raids
In Columbus Ohio on April 11 police vice squad raids confiscated wine believed for personal use. Testimony before Safety Director McCune names former Municipal Judge Frank Ruth and ex police prosecutor Paul M Herbert as recipients. Officer Hamilton under oath described deliveries from the vice squad strong room to Judge Ruth’s cabin. Ruth Herbert and Kershaw denied the charges.
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Columbus
Lormer
Frank &. Ruth
Paul M. Herbert
French
McCune
Henry M .Hamilton
Hamilton
William Kershaw
Ruth
Herbert
Kershaw
Mother of Seven Burns in Adams Street Fire
Nelsonville Ohio April 11 Mrs Earl Kern mother of seven young girls was badly burned at home on Adams Street when her dress caught fire from an open gas stove. Neighbors rushed to help as she cared for the babies twins born February 2. She suffers burns across the breast and back but is expected to survive.
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Nelsonville
Earl Kern
Adams Street
Ohio GOP Hurdles as Donithen Backing Influences Delegates
In Washington, Senator Donithen moves to secure Ohio support for the Republican National Convention while party leaders debate backing and state dynamics. Johnson fires a broadside against the Coolidge administration amid rumors he may withdraw from active campaigning.
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H. K. Reynolds
Washington
Fiiram
Republican Party
Ohio
Apel
Hoke Dent
Wallage
Speaim
O Dent
Harding
Harry M. Deay
Ator
George Wharton Popper
Vortland
Maine
Donithen
Willis and
Pea
Day
Himeself
Kent Coolidge
Rhio
Donithén
Betweenon
Coolidge Ghia
Johnson
California
Ohio Railroads Warned on Health Codes
Columbus dispatch reports Dr. J E Monger state health director warns Ohio railroads to strictly observe health codes. He cites heating and ventilating of passenger coaches as a focus and threatens prosecutions if standards are not improved.
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Columbus
Ciass
Ohio
J E. Monger
Monger
Salad Recipes and Dressings Booklet Offer
A vintage leaflet touts a recipe booklet that teaches 25 salads and dressings. It promises practical guidance for salad preparations and urges readers to enclose two cents postage to receive the booklet.
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Staturn
Unclear Fragments Signal Local Archive Note
Readable fragments mention canned foods and Athens related names with no clear event or date. No coherent action or outcome available.
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Uncle Sam Directs
Barcelona
Manrea Verga
Wesley Barry
Hollywood Studios
Central and Southern Ohio
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Club
Vig
Arthur Brisbane
Mary Garden
Ninon Des Encles
Voltaire
Daud Bank
Daugherty Bank
Europe
Hugo Stinne
Wabash River
Lafayette
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Monon
Sen
Tony
Mannington
Arnot
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