Britain to seek world pressure on Ruhr reparations
London officials indicate Britain will appeal to the world to force a settlement of the Ruhr reparations issue. Prime Minister Baldwin and Foreign Secretary Curzon announce plans to publish notes and press for prompt united action, implying a possible break with France if needed.
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U.S
London
Great Britain
Ruhr
Stanley Baldwin
of Commons
Lord Curzon
Ise of Lords
Acton
98 Years Young Little Fontaine Visitor
Mrs. Elizabeth Ly of South Vienna turns 98 and remains active on travel and local visits. She motored to enjoy a trip and observe trends without fatigue during her celebration period.
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Lttlefontaine
Elizabeth 'Ly
Vienna
Car failure leads to building collision near post office
An incident in Delaware involves Rev. H. E. Chap-NI attempting to start a car in front of the post office. The vehicle then mounted the front steps of a nearby red building, causing a disruptive intrusion.
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Tey ‘Elaware
Rev. H
E. Chap- NI
Leading British Press Backs Harding Recovery Efforts
London newspapers on August 1 report unity behind President Harding and his recovery plan. They hail renewed confidence, noting political and economic stabilization moves and public support for his administration.
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London
Today
Harding
Gasoline Price Cut Spreads Across California Cities
Gasoline in San Francisco dropped two cents to 17 cents a gallon on the main price list with scrip books at 16 cents. Los Angeles followed with anticipated cuts as low as ten cents by independents, who have sold from 11 to 17 cents.
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San Francisco
Calif
Los Angeles
Bryan opposes Underwood for 1924 Democratic ticket
William Jennings Bryan states from Miami he does not believe Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama will be the 1924 Democratic nominee. He vows to oppose Underwood in primaries and at the national convention, labeling him aligned with Wall Street and the wets. Bryan remains a powerful influence within the party.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Miami
Fla
Underwood
Wall Street
Democratic Standard
Col
Bryan
Democratic Platform
White House
Young man Makes First Purchase of Ladies Underwear
A bashful customer in a Bellefontaine dry goods shop timidly asks for ladies long undergarments. The clerk notes it is his first purchase for his wife, and he speaks with apology as he completes the sale.
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Bellefontaine Dry Goods
Ohio Governor Keeps Murder Convicts With Him in Canada
Gov Vic Donahey of Ohio and his two murder-convict companions remain at a Canadian summer home amid protest. Donahey says he trusts the two men, appointing one a death prison pardon that takes effect upon his own death. Residents discuss the unlikely scene in Coboconé as hotel proprietor Harry Jackson guesses at the pair’s identities.
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Cobocone
Ont
Canada
Vic Donahey
Ohio
Donahey
Earl Jennings
C. Zipriana
Jenning
Thomas
Harry Jackson
Jackson
Don
Ohio State Univrsity
Law
Homer Price
Franc Slumps to Record Low in French History
In Paris on August 2 the franc dropped to a historic low, trading at 17.51 per dollar and eighty per pound. Traders anticipated a possible break with France over reparations by Premier Stanley Baldwin, while political observers hoped Britain would seek renewed talks with France.
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Paris
Stanley Baldwin
England
France
United States
Miller Taken to Indeterminate K M Sentence at Pomeroy
James Miller, escorted by Sheriff Reeves, moved to serve an indeterminate sentence of two to twenty years in Columbus ward. Public opinion favors the minimum term as Miller is described as well behaved. The family visited him at the jail before departure amid a poignant farewell.
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Pomeroy, O
James Kk. Miller
Sheriff Reeves
Columbus Ward
Reeves
Miller
Overstreet and
Holt
Tax totals from Medina county tobacco dealers
Medina county records show 37 tobacco dealers paid a total annual tax of 2541.79 dollars.
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Medina
Heist in Elyria Leaves Man With Major Loss
Steve Lake suffered the heaviest loss from a single night theft in Elyria. A sneak thief stole three pocketbooks totaling 12.26 from Mrs. E. Howard and took 8.99 from Gene Beardsley’s room, leaving him out of pocket.
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Elyria, O
Steve Lake
E. Howard
Gene Beardsley
Prohibition Inspector Sued Over Home Searches
Black Oak residents D W Verkoski and Fred Polger sue John C Iddings deputy estate prohibition inspector for Bel mont county for 5900 dollars each. They allege unlawful and unwarranted searches of their homes as he sought dry law violators.
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Black Oak
Klan Leader Delivers OpeEgh Address in Chauncey
William Joseph Simmons of Atlanta addresses a large Chauncey crowd about the Ku Klux Klan’s growth and purpose. He defends secrecy, compares it to the U S secret service, and claims Catholics Jews and Protestants have no place in the order. A second open meeting followed with more speakers.
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William Joseph Simmons
Atlanta
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Colonel Simmons
Mev Harter
Chauncey
Ku Klux Klan
Tle
Simmons
States Secret Service
Knights of Columbus
Spanish War Vets Urged to Note 25th Reunion Date
Athens county Spanish-American War veterans are urged to note the 25th annual reunion of Duffield's brigade to be held at Saginew Michigan on September 12. The brigade included the Ninth Massachusetts Thirty third and Thirty fourth Michigan volunteers. Former Athens county members should contact J Clyde Edmundson in the county recorder's office for a newly issued history of the brigade.
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Athens County
Duffield
Saginew
Mich
Duuffiell
Massachussets
Michigan Volunteer Infantry
J. Clyde Edmundson
Water shutoff on North Congress for repairs
The city will cut water service on North Congress Street from the Christian church to 12 percent North Congress Friday morning. The outage starts about 7 o clock and, if line repairs proceed, service should resume by noon.
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Congress Street
the Christian Church
Congress
Britain denies request to publish reparations documents
Paris officials stated in the foreign office that Great Britain did not seek permission to publish the reparations documents exchanged with France.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Great Britain
France
Interest in President Harding's Illness Noted in Japan
Aug 1 reports from Rio say Japan shows great interest in President Harding’s illness. The Japanese foreign office has made several calls to the American embassy for information on the president’s health.
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Rio
Harding
Japan
Foreign Office
Plan Special Course Of Religious Education For Logan
A city board of education adopts a joint religious education program for third through sixth graders from Logan Tawgan. Churches will cover expenses, with pastors or teachers guiding classes under the superintendent’s oversight. Attendance and progress reports will be filed weekly. participation is voluntary and students choose their church.
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Logan
van Wert
Dayton
Ohio Court Denies State Highway Power Over Material Changes
In Columbus on August 2, three Franklin county appellate judges condemned a provision that lets the state highway director alter material estimates after contracts are let. The ruling denied an injunction against Lorain county project estimates and suggested the issue may be appealed to the state supreme court.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Franklin County
Lorain County
State Supreme Court
Newsboy Repaid Kindness By Stealing Purse
In Bellaire Ohio a newsboy John Conners, invited in during a storm, stole a purse containing 90 dollars from Mrs. Harry Stoss. Police recovered 82 dollars from him when he was picked up.
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Bellaire
Harry Stoss
John Conners
Whitfield TrialHinges On Gun Found Near Crime Scene
In Cleveland the defense of John I Whitfield hinges on his testimony as the state rests after presenting circumstantial evidence in the murder case of Patrolman Dennis Griffin. A rusted police revolver tied to the case was found by youths along Stop 7 A B C Line and turned to state witness William Koriner. Plates from the gun were earlier located in Koriner's coal shed near Whitfield's suspected hideout.
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Cleveland
Dennis Griffin
Griffin
William Koring
Koriner
Whitfield
President Warding Feels Strength Returning on Simple Diet
Aug. 2 report says Pigenog fruit juices milk toast and soft boiled eggs remain President Warding’s diet. Doctors note he was restricted to these items when stricken and only small increases came as fever subsided. He is taking enough to sustain strength.
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San Francisco
Calif
Warding
Palmer Wood Paralyzed by Cerebral Hemorrhage in Hotel
Palmer Wood, 62, eldest son of former Judge J. M. Wood and Palmer House proprietor, lies in critical condition after a stroke at his hotel room. He fainted beside the Palmer House during a heat complaint, was carried inside, and later diagnosed with a cerebral hemorrhage causing left side paralysis and a very serious Thursday morning status.
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Palmer Wood
J. M. Wood
Palmer House
Wood
Mr. Wood
Robert Wood
Dollings and Others File Amended Claims in Bankrupt Case
Raymond L. Dollings and related parties filed amended schedules of liabilities in U S district court listing eleven additional creditors totaling 8 037 86 with Mrs R L Collings as the largest claimant at 7 500. The case involves a bankrupt promoter and president of a group tied to Walkill stock farms in Florida and Hamilton County Ohio and Clay County Florida. The note mentions camping participation and a Boy Scout troop.
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Cincinnati
BOY
R. L. Collings
President Harding Advances on Path to Convalescence
President Harding pressed toward recovery in San Francisco as Dr Charles I Sawyer warns against overconfidence. Sleep remains the key aid while Mrs Harding shows signs of strain and doctors urge rest as the eighth floor Palace Hotel becomes the likely temporary convalescent site.
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San Francisco
Calif
Harding
Charles I, Sawyer
Dr. Sawyer
Palace Hotel
Sawyer
Joel T. Boone
White House
Boone
California
Washington
Mr. Harding
Spain's 1921 bullfights claim heavy losses
In 1921 Spain hosted 295 bullfights resulting in four bullfighters killed, 28 764 horses slain and 1 693 bulls killed, reflecting a costly year for the arena and ring.
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Spain
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