Insane Hospital Holds Garland Wolfe After Family Terror
Garland Wolfe nineteen was taken to Athens hospital after a violent spree at the Hooper Lidge home. He attempted to ignite a fuse, fired at his father, and a hearing declared him insane. Investigators found dynamite and explosive devices in the room. The incident caused much excitement in the Hooper Midge district.
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W. Gibson
Messenger
Athens
Ian
Samy Drymamuite
Hooper Midge
Old Couple Fined After Pair Parks On Road
CLEVLAND Aug 7 George R Burr and his wife Della Burr were released from Euclid village police court after being charged with loitering on the road in an automobile with Metts out. Burr said the incident recalls the old days of the horse and buggy and claimed they were innocent grandparents of three children.
Drys Seek Non Drinker to Head Enforcement Units
Washington August 7 dry leaders push for a sober head of prohibition enforcement as the Andrews administration nears a transition. With Andrews expected to retire after pressure from the Anti Saloon League and public support eroding, a non drinker who has not touched liquor since taking office would be favored to lead the agency. The shift follows controversy over his stance on light beer and malt tonic with high alcohol content, triggering administrative and political tension.
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Washington
Isj
Cooholse
Andrews
Aroan
Lincoln C.j
Andress
Federal div Czai
Europe
Treasury Mellon
Anti-Saloon League
Connon
Wedding Delayed by Rival at Columbus License Office
In Columbus on August 7 a delay at the marriage license bureau occurred as Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Youngs faced two rival suitors. Bruce Smith and attorney Russ Younger argued over engagement status while Youngs refused to wed, leading to a delay and the trio leaving without a license.
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Columbus
U.ri
Dorothy Elizabeth
Gil
Younger
Smith
Miss Youngs
Baby Found Asleep On Car In Minneapolis
Vernon Solem, 27 months old, vanished from his parents home with his 3 year old sister Violet. Two hours later he was found sleeping on the running board of a parked automobile two miles away. The driver did not notice his presence until a pedestrian alerted him.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Vernon Solem
Maal Solem
Violet
Vernon
Salem
Goolidge Abandons Havana Gigar For Milder Cigarette
United Press reports President Coolidge has begun smoking a milder cigarette through a porcelain holder during vacation, after usually smoking cigars. Doctors say moderate tobacco use is not harmful, though he sometimes abstains during illness or fatigue.
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Havana
Joan Montgomery
United Press
Plymouth
Coohder
Washington
No More Betting in Columbus Warms Ohio Races
Attorney General issues public notice to halt racing bets across Ohio. Government crackdown targets betting events amid widespread wagering concerns. No further details provided in fragmentary source.
McGuffey Elm Group Loses First Member After Four Decades
FLOWARD PIERCE reports the McGuffey Elm Group, a long-standing Ohio University campus tree collection, lost its first member after four decades when the oldest elm was cut due to danger from top decay. The elms were planted in the 1840s by President William H. McGuffey and later named in his honor. the group’s history ties to McGuffey’s readers and his Ohio University presidency.
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Floward Pierce
Ohio Untteruiy
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Gaidayfternoon
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Thas Group
Lutts
Uhig University
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Pocer Willliat
H. Ate Guffey
Winle
Tin Univeity
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Dinll Oly
Berekay
Jin McGuffey
Ohio University
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Loar
Dotter Supur
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Mm Warhmutton Oenenty
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Deve
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Washington Collie
Ore
Cmeiini
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Sinilar
Doctor MecGuire
Ohio Universty
Unis
Woodward High School
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Elina
Doctor McGuifey
Mctiurtey
Pr. McGuffey Be
University of Virginia
Arsenal Explosion Leaves Victims in a Dazed State
Two young men Oliver C. Bliss 18 of Waterville Ohio and Paul W. Moreau 21 of New Britain Conn were found wandering the streets of Toledo in a daze after the Lake Denmark Arsenal blast. Both appeared shell shocked but with no visible wounds. Bliss recognized his father Verne Bliss after being approached at the interurban station but did not fully respond. Police assisted and Bliss and Moreau were taken to a farm home near Waterville for doctors care.
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United States Arsenal
Lake Denmark
N S
Oliver C. Bliss
Waltemilin
Ohio
Paul W Marfea
New Britain
Conn
Toleyo
Bliss
Moarjea
Ihoth
Anncle
Verne Bliss
Oliver
Moreau
Waterville
Man Asks Sheriff to Protect Home in Perry County
Thomas Spencer near New Straitsville asked Sheriff Harley McNabb and Prosecutor J W Duran to protect his home from mob violence after his wires were cut while he tried to call for help. Spencer allegedly tipped off prohibition officials about several large stills. Washington reports an August 9 to 14 period with showers possible and cooler nights expected across Ohio valleys.
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Kew Lenington
Thomas Spencer
New Straitsville
Harley McNabb
J. W Duran
Perry County
Spencer
Belp
Prohibition
Washington
Ohio Valles
They Latier Park
Corning Glouster Road Opens Reducing Athens Trip
In Athens last night it was reported the new road between Glouster and Corning is open to traffic. Road workers have finished the grade and surfacing is not yet complete but limestone will likely be spread before winter. The route ends a troublesome Perry county detour and cuts the Athens to Zanesville trip to about two hours, though it may be impassable in rain.
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Athens
Glouster
Corning
Perry County
Zanesike
Prisoner Stabbed to Death After Card Game Fight
Tony Coluss, 21, of Columbus, a prisoner at the U. S. Industrial Reformatory, was stabbed to death last night by W. H. Brannon of Hominy, Ohio. The wounding followed an argument over a game they were playing, authorities said.
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Tony Coluss
Columbus
U. S. Industrial Reformatory
W. H. Brannon
Hominy
Ohio
Tony
McDonald
Jaouers
Gertrude Ederle's Record Sparks Hopeful Rival Swims
Boulogne France August 7 W2 Gertrude Ederle returns from the channel triumph as eleven challengers including five women and several Americans prepare to challenge her 14 hours 30 minutes record. She plans to sail back to the United States August 21 after visiting Germany.
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Boulogne
France
Gertrude Ederle
Gertrude
Lillian Cannon
Clara Belle Barrett
Clement Corsan
W. T Jackson
Louis Timson
Mme
Janesson
Eva Morrison
Canada
Col
Bernard Freyberg
Georges Bailley
Georges Michel
Omer Perrault
Gertrude Ed
Ishak Helmy
Miss Ederle
Pop
Ederle
Alhough
United Press Today
Odette
Police Warrants Required for Home Searches in Cleveland
Cleveland police were told to avoid liquor raids on private homes without a warrant. Safety Director Bary, Police Chief Gray, and Municipal Court Chief Dempsey agreed after complaints. Dempsey warned against setting a dangerous precedent by granting patrol officers power to search a home without proper judicial process.
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Clevelan
Cleveland
Edwin P. Bary
Jacob Gray
Plice
John PR. Dempsey
Cort
Barry
Grant
Dempsey
Arm injured in Peru auto crash near gravel stretch
Mrs. Sadie Wierenga of Grand Rapids Mich suffered injuries possibly ending in the loss of her left arm when her auto overturned near Peru Ind. A wrist watch strap caught beneath the car and nearly severed her hand. Other items note a civil suit over alledged interference with marital property and a drowning incident at Lake Erie involving four teens and an adult.
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Peru
Ind
Sadie Wierenga
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chil
Gertrude Ederle's feat proves women's strength equal to men
United Press reports U S Surgeon General Hugh H Cummins says Miss Ederle's successful Channel swim proves women possess strength and endurance equal to men and that the feat is possibly the most remarkable act of human endurance in modern history Clara Belle Barrett's near miss also shows women's will power and perseverance.
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Joseph 5. Wasney
United Press
Washington
Gertrude Ederle
Awfil
Hugh H. Cummins
United States
Ederle
Doctor Cummins
Clara Belle Barrett
Channel
Killer of Mayor Dies on Garrote
Statement cites remarks on Miss Ederle praising her feat amid adverse weather. He said water was choppy and icy. her body was well greased yet the chill hindered heat rays from her, making the task harder.
Havana execution by garrote claims mayor killer
Hermano Pena, convicted of assassinating Mayor Villalon Ase Cence of Santiago de Cuba in 1914, was executed by garrote today. He remained calm to the end and refused to reveal names.
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Havana
Cuba
Ture Hermano Pena
Villalon Ase Cence
Santiago de Cuba
Gertrude Ederle
Widow Denial Focuses on Hall Mills Affair
In New Brunswick New Jersey on August day the trial probe into the Hall Mills murder centers on Frances Stevens Hall and her claimed ignorance of her husband’s affair with Mrs. Wleanor Milly. Alexander Simpson the special prosecutor intends to press questions on the Hall household. Barbara Tough the Hatt house maid revealed a telephone exchange in which Mrs Hall warned not to discuss details over the phone.
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New Brunswick
WN. J. Aug
U.P
Frances Stevens Hall
Wleanor Milly
Hall-Mills
Alexander Simpson
Simpson
Barbara Tough
Hatt
Misfortune Steps Rescuers of Five in Flooded Mine
Five miners are trapped after a flood enters a mine during drilling. Rescue workers work to reach the site as rushes to contain the lake water and ensure the safety of the trapped crew. Authorities coordinate efforts and assess the opening blockage.
Buckets Used in Salem Zinc Mine Rescue Effort
In Salem Kentucky a flood blocked a zinc mine trapping five miners Roy James 30 A B Wilson 25 Randolph Cobb 22 Harry Watson 24 and George Catilla 35 and a lake breach flood rushed into the tunnel. Pumps clogged with mud delayed relief as miners resorted to buckets to remove water. A diamond drill wagon broke loose miles away hindering efforts with little hope for survivors.
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Salem
U.pku
Tle
Roy James
A. B. Wilson
Randolph Cobb
Harry Watson
George Catilla
Alz
Watson
Calles says church laws will be enforced nationwide
In an interview with four American reporters in Mexico City President Plutarco Calles charged Pope Pius XII with meddling in Mexico and affirmed the government will enforce its laws despite opposition. He said churches were closed by the Holy See and rejected mediation, insisting the law will be obeyed and no mediation will be accepted. Medical and violent unrest in Guanajuato and Trapucato was reported with rioters killing and injuring several, while troops restored order.
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A. W. Folger
United Press
Mexico City
Trapuato
Trapusto
Irapuato
Guanajuato
Plutarco Calles
Mexico
Pope Pius
Holy See
Chapultepec
Calles
Peru
Caffee
Iself
British scientist demonstrates plant life in show of sentience
At an Oxford meeting, Sir Jagadis Chandra Bose presented experiments using ether and light on a snapdragon to argue plants live breathe and feel like men. The demonstration showed a flower flicker and strengthen after stimulant exposure, thrilling observers with a screen display of plant responsiveness.
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Oxford
Eng
Aus
Bose
Jagadis Chandra Bose
India
British Association For Advancement of Science
Ape Bose
Sudde
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