President Harding Improves as Doctors Forecast Steady Recovery
San Francisco August 1 President Harding shows steady improvement in his illness as doctors report no crisis and anticipate a cautious return to Washington. Physicians guard against setbacks while planning a long East journey with careful staging and favorable weather aiding the recovery.
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San Francisco
Calif
Harding
Setus
Charles E
Hard
Physicans
Howev
Washington
Waka
Henderson
Francisco
Sawyer Tha ‘Cen
R. Harding
Washmere
Ioing
Mr. Harding
England Nearly Decides on Separate Debt Deal with Germany
After a cabinet meeting, semi official sources report Britain has practically decided to pursue a separate reparations agreement with Germany. A faction argues the French note stalls progress and Britain should reply to Germany. Premier Baldwin warns a separate Anglo German accord would not break the Anglo French entente and cabinet will press on with talks to urge France to renew diplomacy in a conciliatory mood.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Baldwin Isoeful
France
House of Commons
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange reorganized to boost Hocking region
The Southern Ohio Coal Exchange, reunified after a meeting at Athens, elected Dr. T. R. Biddle as president and formed a strong board led by Fred Essex and George H. Barker. The group aims to place Southern Ohio coal back on the map by securing reduced freight rates to Lake Erie ports and uniting affected interests.
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Columbus
Hocking
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pomeroy
Jackson
Crooksville
Indiana
Chicago
Michigan
Northwest
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Minneapolis
Southern Ohio
T. R. Biddle
Athens
Athens Country Club
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
Fred Essex
George H. Barker
W. D. McKinney
James H. Pritchard
Lake Erie
Amusement park para chute stunt ends with rescue
Mrs. Ruby Parks attempted a parachute leap at a Bucyrus area amusement park and became marooned in a tree. Firefighters and rescuers lowered her after she hung about 40 feet above ground for nearly two hours.
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Ruby
Ganand CIA
Doping Ring Exposed in Ohio Horse Races
Police round up suspects as Ohio doping scheme unfolds with arrests including Fred Getz of Lancaster. Getz, alleged banker of the ring, was taken near Cranwood track and to be sent to Columbus. The case centers on dosing the horse Periscope before a July 23 Columbus Grand Circuit race to favor long shots.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Fred Getz
Lancaster
Cranwood
Franklin County
Arthur J. Bolles
Getz
Ptomaine Poisoning Explained by Dr Clifford C Robinson
Dr Clifford C Robinson of Chicago explains ptomaine poisoning remains a major health menace and outlines its sources from spoiled foods. He describes symptoms from dizziness and abdominal pain to vomiting and possible coma or death, and stresses prompt stomach evacuation and careful follow up to prevent complications.
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Harding
Clifford C. Robinson
Chicago
America
the Messenger
Fair Hikers of Athens Enjoy a Rare Vacation
Bernarda Bryson and Frances Hatch completed a six day seventy mile circuit on foot through Athens and Meigs counties. The hike traced from Athens to Hockingport Belleville Reedsville and back to Athens revealing historic sites Fort Gower and Morgan Civil War crossings. The travelers noted hospitality and curiosity aroused by their knickers attire.
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Athens
Meigs
Bernarda Bryson
Frances Hatch
Ohio River
Guysville
Coolville
Hockingport
Belleville
W. Va
Reedsville
Tuppers Plains
Vanderhoof
Fort
Morgan
Ohio
Trindle Falls
Belleview
Athens School Campus Night Rule Guards Grounds
Athens board of education warns that no person may play or loiter on Central or East Side school buildings after 8 pm. Night watchman Arthur Oxley is empowered to arrest trespassers with police authority granted by the city. Also notes Nicaragua’s sarsaparilla export business.
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Athens Board of Education
Arthur Oxley
Summer capital of United States moved to Pacific Coast
San Francisco becomes the summer capital as President Harding remains ill. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty joins four cabinet members in San Francisco. Secretary Hoover, Work, Wallace, and Daugherty travel with the president, who may stay until he can travel again. General Pershing also arrives for inspection tours.
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United States
Pacific Coast
Harding
San Francisco
Calif
Harry M. Daugherty
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Hubert Work
Interior
Henry D. Wallace
Agriculture
Alaska
Daugherty
Weste
Winsls
Ington
Panama Canal
Washington
White House
George B. Christian
John J. Pershing
California
Ent
Underwood in 1924 Democratic presidential bid signals crowded field
Washington dispatch notes Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama announces as a Democratic presidential candidate. He avoids full policy detail, stresses international engagement, and faces questions on Prohibition. Speculation also places William Gibbs McAdoo as the next major entrant in the race.
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H. K. Reynolds
Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
White House
Harding
Underwood
Montgomery
McAdoo
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Old Solomon of Rice Brothers Circus Hurt in Train Fall
The 65 year old colored crew member known as Old Solomon was injured after falling from a special circus train near Polk. He is hospitalized in serious condition, with investigators noting a possible sleep onset at the time of the fall.
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Ashland
Old Solomon
Rice Brothers Circus
Polk
Father severely burned after skin graft incident in Canton
Ralph Jordan, 45, a Canton resident, was in serious condition after skin strips were taken from his side and grafted onto his 12-year-old son, who suffered burns. The incident involves a parent and child and occurred in Canton, with no further details provided.
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Canton
Ralph Jordan
Japs anxious to Rio as Harding illness widens
Aug 1 Tokyo reports great interest in President Harding's illness. The foreign office has made frequent calls on the American embassy for information, signaling heightened concern in Japan.
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Rio
Harding
Japan
Foreign Office
Tragedy of a Boy Hero in Cincinnati Staircase Fall
In Cincinnati Ohio on August 1 a five year old boy Arthur Wettman lies seriously injured in hospital after bravely pursuing a butterfly for his three year old sister Virginia. He toppled down a stairway at their West Sixth Street home while attempting to catch the insect.
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Cincinnate
Arthur Wetdman
Virginia
West Sixth Street
Arthur
Athens Chauncey road closed Friday for resurfacing detour to The Plains
Beginning Friday morning the Athens Chauncey road between Sugar Creek and Chauncey will permanently close to traffic for re paving near the Athens county infirmary. Traffic to Athens Chauncey and north and east points must detour via The Plains as detour signs and barriers are installed.
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Athens-Chauncey
Sugar Creek
Chauncey
Plains
George B. Carr
Athens County Infirmary
Amenville
Athens
State Highway Department
Red Cross drive aims for five thousand dollars in Athens county
The Red Cross aims to raise five thousand dollars this fall in Athens county to sustain ongoing welfare work led by Miss Irma Stanfield with about six nurses. Kiwanis club support, a November drive, and a committee coordinated by James Ginnan will push fund collection and related programs across communities including Sugar Creek and South Jacksonville.
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Red Cross
Athens County
James Ginnan
Red Cross Committee
Kiwanis Club
Varsity Inn
Irma Stanfield
Sugar Creek
Hamtey Run
South Jacksonville
Ginnan
Athaeas
Stanfield
Lancaster Kiwanis Club
Rising Park
Lancaster
Athens
Buckeye Lake
Stailey
Kiwanis
H. R. McVay
Marion
M. D. Hughes
Maurice Hyde
C. H. Horn
Wine Carrier Fined in Athens After Plea
William Roland of Coolville was arrested by the Coolville marshal and brought to Athens for trial. A bottle of blackberry wine was found on him. Roland pled guilty to possessing wine and was fined 150 dollars plus costs.
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William Roland
Coolville
Seus
Ap.hottie
McKinsey
Roland
Athens
Helwig
Six hurt by lightning strike at Timken plant
Canton Ohio reports six workmen were seriously burned at the Timken Roller Bearing company plant when a high tension wire was struck by lightning and a large transformer exploded shortly after 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
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Canton
Timken Roller Bearing Company
Marie Price Receives Threats After Whitfield Testimony
Marie Price faced threats and commendation at a Cleveland hotel as she rested before resuming her duties after a brief public appearance related to testifying against John L. Whitfield. The scene underscored ongoing risk surrounding her testimony and future security.
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Cleveland, O
John L. Whitfield
Marie Price
Two Die in Home Fire in Hagerstown
At 6 o clock this morning a blaze partially wrecked a dwelling at 235 No. injuring three others who were so badly burned they will die. Two persons were burned to death in the fire, which occurred in Hagerstown Maryland.
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Hagerstown
New Jersey Traction Strike Cripples Major Cities
A statewide strike by traction workers cripples transport in Newark and 12 neighboring cities. Officials report 100 percent walkout with 1.5 million employed in 6900 plants and 400000 workers commuting daily to New York. Automobiles and buses deployed to ease disruption as crews prepare for a long stoppage.
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Traction
International News Service
Jersey City
Newark
Camden
New Brunsawick
Pattrson
Plzabeth
Hoboken
Duneden
Fast
Tratleya
New York
Newsboy Snatches Purse After Kindness in Storm
In Bellaire Ohio, John Connors, a newsboy, repaid Mrs. Harry Toss’s kindness by stealing a purse containing $90 during a storm. Police recovered $82 on Connors when he was picked up, and he faces charges.
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Bellaire
Harry
John Conners
Whitfield to Take Stand in Cleveland Murder Trial
John Leonard Whitfield, on trial for his life for the May 11 killing of Patrolman Dennis Griffin, was scheduled to testify in his defense today as both sides expect testimony to finish by tomorrow and the jury to hear the case by Friday. A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse, but Judge Frank C. Phillips barred unsponsored attendance.
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Cleveland
John Leonard Whitfield
Dennis Griffin
Frank C. Phillips
Elyria Girl Slumps Into Sleep in Coma After Rest
Miss Ruth Baueren, 22, of Elyria is in a Lorain hospital with an attack of sleeping sickness. She returned from work, lay on the couch to rest, and fell into a coma from which she has not awakened.
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Elyria
Ruth Bauerelien
Lorain
Notice to Boy Scouts Troop TW Camp Signups
Scoutmaster Roy L. Dupler urges all trenchers of Troop TW who have not signed up to attend camping. Camp starts Monday August 3.
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Roy L. Dupler
Five Hurt In Philadelphia Car Crash
Five people injured in a high speed crash in Philadelphia as their car rolled over early today. Two victims are listed in critical condition.
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Philadelphia
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