Priest Confesses Murder of Church Pastor Justified
In Kalamazoo Michigan on April 13 Reverend Charles Dillon confessed to killing Reverend Henry ONeill at the supper table saying God almighty justified it. He claimed ONeill persecuted him and refused to let him participate. Dillon stated he would do it again under similar circumstances and asked for life in Jackson prison.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Charles Dillon
Father Henry O'Neill
Father O'Neill
St. Augustine’s
Father Dillon
Jackson
Father O’neill
Father
Postwar slump tightens in Hocking Valley coal fields
The postwar downturn grips Hocking Valley coal operators with many facing closures or full suspensions. Ohio Series Co. at Sugar Creek plans temporary shutdowns while other Athens area mines have already halted. Some mines operate at a loss as rail rates and market prices fail to cover production costs. Circle Hill remains steady, but one third of local mines may close soon as railroad offers plummet.
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Hocking Valley
Ohio Series Co
Sugar Creek
Athens
Modoc
Hollister
Circle Hill
Tteos
Stasay
Lake
Northwest
West V
Ohio
Hocking Coal District
Woman Survives Self Inflicted Chest Wound After Suicidal Shot
Mrs George Catcott age 45 of Canton remains alive after a self inflicted gunshot pierced the lower tip of her heart. She told a neighbor of the act and was rushed to Ault hospital where surgeons confirmed the bullet plowed through the heart tip and are watching her condition closely.
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Paige Sp O
George Catcott
Canton
Catcott
Nighbor
Aultan Hospital
Man in Freehold Reaches 125 Years
A Freehold New Jersey man has lived 125 years, a remarkable lifespan that underscores a long life filled with steady aging and longevity.
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Freehold
N. J
Joint Reunion Proposal Condemned by Confederate Leader
General W B Haldeman of Kentucky rejected Dr George T Harding of Marion Ohio proposal for a joint Union and Confederate veterans reunion in 1924 calling it unwise and impractical. Harding spoke for the Grand Army of the Republic at the convention in New Orleans April 18.
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New Orleans
W. B. Haldeman
Kentucky
United Confederate Veterans
International News Service Today
George T. Harding
Marion
Harding
Grand Army of the Republic
Labour stalemate extends Commons sitting all night in London
In London Labor members kept the house in session late into the night opposing the army air force bill. Ramsay MacDonald led obstruction via long speeches while government whips kept enough supporters to defeat amendments. Adjournment set for 11:55 am with fresh government members arriving to continue the session.
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Luther A. Huston
London
House of Commons
Labor
A. Bonar Law
Ramsay MacDonald
Pleasanton dog license charges filed against 10 residents
Ten affidavits sworn by Henry Williams Pleasanton dog catcher accuse 10 nearby residents of lacking dog license tags. Five appeared. three pleaded guilty and were fined $1 plus costs. Names include Isaac Potter John Jones and W G Grass. Trials set for Ira Haning and Ray Jones. Williams allegedly billed each defendant eight dollars for his trip.
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Helwig
Henry Williams
Athens County
Pleasanton
Isaac Potter
John Jones
W G. Grass
Ira Haning
Ray Jones
Williams
Willams
Ohio Governor insists on road policy for state project
Governor Donahey announces approval of highway plans if the Highway Director submits itemized expenditures and contracts. He will favor hard surface roads where needed but requires cheaper types to include specifications. The director signals willingness to conform, pledging to follow the policy and push 32 projects if proper plans exist.
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Columbus
Herrick
Donahey
Ohio
Airplane supplies aid to Tamiami trail blazers
A speedy plane capable of 160 miles an hour took off from Miami with food and medicines for the Tamiami trail blazers struggling through the Hig Cypress swamps, 66 miles from Miami. Four more planes are being assembled to hunt for the nine trail blazing cars and their passengers.
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Miami
Fla
Tamiami Trail Blazers
SecretInquiry Tests West Coast Jewel Smuggling Claim
A Treasury investigation led by William Williams contemplates whether a tiara found in Los Angeles is part of the czar’s crown jewels stolen after the Russian ruler’s execution. The piece, bought in New York, weighs about a half pound and features 125 old style diamonds, a center diamond the size of a dime, and an emerald drop. Value estimates range up to $100,000 if authentic.
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Los Angeles
United States Treasury Department
William Williams
New York
Fire Devastates East Springfield Block in Ohio
East Springfield near Steubenville suffered a major fire this morning destroying nearly an entire block of business buildings and residences. Local authorities reported extensive damage with several structures razed and emergency crews responding quickly to contain the blaze. The cause remains under investigation and no injuries were immediately listed.
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Steubenville
East Springfield
Here
Government to press bootleggers for back taxes
Washington April 13 government launches a campaign to force illicit whiskey dealers to disgorge millions in taxes. Internal revenue and prohibition authorities will dig into raid records to compel payment amid estimates of 60,000 wealthy bootleggers and a nationwide network. Officials cite a Georgia ring as a case study and warn of a $6.40 per gallon tax with heavy penalties for nonpayment, with millions more lost to illicit sales.
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W. H. Atkins
Washington
United States
Georgia
Rockerfeller granddaughter and Swiss riding master wed in London
Miss Mathilde McCormick, 18, granddaughter of John D Rockefeller, married Major Max Oser, a Swiss riding master, in London yesterday. The couple had been engaged for over a year and the news comes via International News Service.
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London
Mathilde McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Max Oser
Londn
Children Found Safe After Night Locked in Warren Building
Three youngsters Margaret Williams five John Williams three and Theresa Sandford three were missing for 48 hours in Warren Ohio before being found alive on the Griswold building second floor. They had wandered into a room and were locked in by a spring lock.
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Warren
Margaret Williams
John Williams
Theresa Sandford
Griswold
Main Street
French assertion on reparations loan denied by foreign office
Paris officials rejected a Matin report that France would back a 40 billion gold mark international loan for reparations. The denial cited that the claim misled Belgium and tied Louis Loucheur to a secret agreement with England. Theunis arrived to discuss Ruhr issues with Poincare as Franco-Belgian talks resumed at the foreign office with experts present.
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J. N
Paris
Matin
Germany
Foreign Office
Mafin
Belgium
France
Louis Loucheur
England
Theunis
Brussels
Ruhr
Poincare
M. Loucheur
Pitt Parisien
Louche
Rotten city label sparks clash over Cincinnati liquor outlook
Ruth K. Stevens of Findlay Ohio labeled Cincinnati rotten in a Trinity Methodist church talk to the WCTU. Local officials, including Anti-Saloon League leaders, push back saying one visit won’t shape opinion. Federal agent Frank A. Hight recalled Roy A. Haynes calling Cincinnati the dryest large city.
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Cincinnati
Ruth K. Stevens
Findlay
Ohio
Trinity Methodist Church
Anti-Saloon League
Frank A. Hight
Roy A. Haynes
America
Einstein
New York
Mra Stevens
Ohio Taxes Bills Go To Governor For Decision
Three major taxation measures Taft Albaugh and Robison moved through the Ohio legislature and were handed to Governor Donahey for approval or veto. Officials and experts including Cassidy Zangerle Sandies Dyer Caton Peckinpaugh would advise before a final decision, with Republicans framing the bills as tax relief and municipal funding.
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Columbus
Ohio
Taft, Albaugh and Robison
Donahey
John R. Cassidy
The
Tax Commission
John A. Zangerle
Cuyahoga County
A. P. Sandies
Ottawa
Co. A. Dyer
Ohio Farm
City Federation Sells Shrubbery At Cost Saturday
The Athens City Federation will sell shrubbery plants and vines at cost this Saturday starting 9 am. The arrival included high quality items such as Barberry Privet Spirea Forsythia Hydrangea and roses. The sale supports civic beautification efforts and is run by Mrs. John Finsterwald Mrs. Frank Murphy Miss Helen Ullom and Mrs. J. W. Dixon.
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City Federation
Athens
Federation
Japan
Barberry
California
D Annunzio Sees No Menace in Turkish Revival
Gabriele D Annunzio the poet-warrior says the Mohammedan revival led by Mustapha Kemal Pasha poses no menace to western civilization and may even save it. He plans to aid the Kemalists, visit Constantinople, and build a private wireless plant to stay in touch with Angora.
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Louis E. Bryant
S. N
Garddone
Riviera
Italy
Lfe
Near East
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Gabriele D’annaunzio
Fiume
D’annunzio
Turkish National Assembly
Constantinople
Angora
Benwood Man Found Alive in Paris Island Hospital
A brother of C. M. Cox of Benwood is located in a Paris Island hospital after being declared missing and presumed dead. The ex soldier who had been gassed in France appealed to the American Legion for help after no information came from Washington.
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Benwood
C. M. Cox
Paris Island
France
American Legion
Washington
Tuzio sues Steubenville hardware firm over stair fall
John Tuzio files a damage suit in Steubenville alleging injuries from a fall caused by a mousetrap placed on stairs by a local hardware firm.
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Steubenville, CO
John Tuzio
Akron Children Hurt When Train Collides Near Falls
Five Akron school children were injured, one seriously, when a Northern Ohio traction car they rode to a music memory collided with a milk train near Cuyahoga Falls. Day Monhert suffered a broken leg. others had serious bruises. The milk train stood on the main track and cars were damaged. supervisor Joe Hutchinson was bruised trying to stop the car.
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Akron
Northern Ohio Traction
Cuyahoga Falls
Trio youths arrested after attempted elopement trip
Three boys from Ohio near Bellaire Tony Serge 14 Dominick Co 16 and Bruno Vertealli started a trip toward Newcord seeking California climate. They were intercepted miles away by Zanesville police before reaching destination.
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Bellaire
California
Tony Serge
Dominick Co
Bruno Vertealli
Newcord
Miles
Zanesvil
Mae Williams Blackburn Drowns After Toothache, Jury Rules
A coroner's jury in Blackburn England found Mae Williams, age 23, drowned after her own action linked to a toothache. The verdict attributes the death to self-inflicted intent arising from toothache pain.
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Blackburn
Eng
Mae Williams
Oscar A Stahl Bonded After Stock Sale Charge
Oscar A Stahl is out on bond after arrest on a charge connected to selling stock valued over ten thousand dollars in Allen County. The case alleges he asked a 10 year old Heilman to accept one hundred dollars in exchange for two shares of stock from a non existent company.
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Lima
Oscar A. Stahl
Allen County
Heilman
J. H. Heilman
Cavalry On Move Report From Berlin Front
Berlin dispatch reports cavalry advancing along a boundary line into free territory. The motion is described as a probing push with heavy emphasis on mobility and reconnaissance.
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Berlin
Preneh
Alry Podrele Sear
Absa
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