White Ribboner’s 91st Birthday Defies Prohibition Fads
Darien Connecticut August 13 Nathan Douchy celebrating his 91st birthday declares whisky and tobacco aided his longevity. He ridicules reformers led by Alicia Cummings of Connecticut WCT A, notes golf and poker shifts, and rejects dietary rules insisting he enjoyed steak and pie. He defends personal liberty against Prohibition and urges living freely.
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Darien
Conn
Nathan Douchy
Alicia Cummings
Connecticut
Douchy
Briand Debates Security Pact Steps Toward Good Will
London reports Briand Chamberlain secured cabinet approval for the Briand Chamberlain discussions on the German security pact. US Ambassador Houghton was said to outline American views urging a bilateral pact with mutual aid and direct German negotiations with France and the Allies. The talks aim to bring Germany and France into a cooperative pact while safeguarding France and promoting European peace.
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London
Briand-Chamberlain
Germany
United States
Houghton
Briand
France
Reic
Piiand
Chamberlain
Victoria Station
M. Briand
Paris
Herr Stressemann
Europe
American airmen join Casablanca squadron in Morocco
The first American filers forming the new LaFayette squadron arrive at Casablanca to join French forces over the Rif front. Author Arthur Brisbane notes their quest for excitement and to prove friendship with France while promising 800 percent work for civilization with each bombing run against Mohammedan zeal.
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LaFayette
Casablanca
Morocco
France
Mohammed
Uprisings in the East and Africa Spark French Intervention
The article argues Mohammedan uprisings in the east and Africa threaten stability. It states French aviation will help establish order and civilization, portraying western intervention as necessary to curb violent doctrine. The piece emphasizes restraint against increasing Muslim power and supports French action.
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Smyrna
East
Africa
Mohammed
Outbreaks Against French Intensify in Syria
Reports describe serious outbreaks against French forces in Syria. Surprises have routed individual French troops, as air power and growing influence push resistance. Page 4 offers fuller coverage with official statements and evolving tactics.
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Syria
Mystery Girl Dies After Unidentified Seizure at Theater
In Cleveland on August 13 a mystery girl aged about 25, five foot six, died after three days in Charity hospital where an autopsy found obscure mental brain disease. She carried 19 cents and a gold ring with a flaming red onyx, wearing a black coat with fur trim, dress, hat, shoes, silk stockings, and a black bracelet.
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Cleveland
Charity Hospital
Miners Guard Abandoned Mine After Tipple Threats
Sheriff Rice reports over 100 armed miners guarded the Maynard mine near Middleport last night after information the tipple would be burned. The co operative workers took over the property in January. Blackstone Coal Co posted a $1000 reward for those responsible for the Rutland tipple fire, bringing total rewards to $1860.
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Pomeroy
Rice
Blackstone Coal Co
Rutland
Here
City clarifies coal purchases amid Ohio sourcing push
Columbus officials defend coal choice saying all contracted supply is Ohio coal while admitting a 500 ton West Virginia emergency purchase after the Blackstone tipple fire at Rutland. The secretary notes the West Virginia coal was bought to keep operations running.
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Columbus
Ohio Coal
H. C. Cain
City Board of Purchase
West Virginia
Donahey
Ohio
Rutland
Preyed Upon Brothers in Church Pulpit
Rev. William E. Rutledge, 58, ex minister and editor of a St. Louis church organ, is accused of leading an oil fraud scheme that drew about 2000 clergy into a half million dollar bubble. He posted bond, calling the collapse bad luck and denying fraud. Stockholders spanned nearly every state. many Ohio ministers bought in.
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ST. Louis
William E. Rutledge
Rutledge
Economy Oil Company
Kirkwood
San Antonio
Texas
Ohio
Curry
Thundershowers Sweep Ohio Cities
Brisk storms drenched Ohio with heavy rain and damaging winds. Lancaster logged 1.02 inches, Zanesville 1.91 inches, and Columbus 0.88 inches in about an hour as the electrical display and wind caused window damage and tree breakages.
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Columbus
Weather Bureau
Lancaster
Zanesville
Clashes Between Klansmen and Anti-Klan Halted by Troops
In Reading Massachusetts on August 13 state troops broke up clashes between 400 hooded Klansmen and 700 anti Klansmen at Smith farm Franklin Junction. Tear gas bombs were used and 35 people were injured. Two alleged Klansmen were arrested as chaos followed detentions.
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Reading
Mass
Reading Square
Woburn Court
Rainfall record prompts worry after last night’s downpour
Last night heavy rain and wind brought six tenths of an inch of rainfall from East Bridge weather station. The storm washed soil from terraced lawns onto sidewalks and the river rose less than two inches, sparking concerns of possible drought after the current wet spell.
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C. N. France
East Bridge
France
Colum bu s Police Seek Fuel Station Bandit After Robbery
Still at work in Columbus police intensified the search for a bandit who robbed the Silver Flash filling station, holding up attendant Howard Gabriel and escaping with 40 dollars.
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Columbus
Howard Gabriel
Miners Lead Logans Out for Charleston Protest Caravan
Seventy eight miners led by William Blizzard of Logan mine war fame left Huntington in a car caravan for Charleston after bolting the West Virginia Federation of Labor convention. Blizzard said the miners would meet in Charleston and then return home, claiming they were not given a fair deal and would stay out until resolved.
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Huntington
W. Va
William Blizzard
Logan Mine War Fame
West Virginia Foderation of Labor Convention
Charleston
Blizzard
Miners Split From Convention In West Virginia Union
About 15 000 miners in Southern West Virginia union mines left the convention with Blizzard, a serious blow to state labor. John R. Easton of Williamson was named president of the state federation at yesterday’s election. Other officers named include Harry Norington Wheeling Joseph N Diggs Fairmont Mrs C A Reilly Charleston Ralph Aiellio Monongah and Fred Stubbs Fairmont as vice presidents with Brooks Watson Clarksburg as secretary treasurer.
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West Virginia
John R. Easton
Williamson
Harry Norington
Wheeling
Joseph N. Diggs
Fairmont
A. Reilly
Charleston
Ralph Aiellio
Monongah
Fred Stubbs
Brooks Watson
Clarksburg
Mystery marks killing of an eastern couple
Boston August 13 George H Curtis a New Haven railroad ticket agent and his wife were killed in their Roxbury home. Their two children 20 and 7 were wounded while Dorothy 18 escaped saying she believed her mother did the shooting. Dorothy heard revolver shots and fled to the upper sleeping rooms.
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Boston
George H. Curtis
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Roxbury
Dorothy Curtis
George H., Jr
Margaret
George
Special carrier service for Athens subscribers offered
The notice explains a special carrier option for Athens readers. If the regular carrier skips you, call Phone 70 between 5 and 6 PM on weekdays or 8 to 9 AM on Sundays and a special carrier will deliver your paper at no extra cost.
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Athens
Regulr
Ohio Assigns Over Ten Million for 1926 Highway Construction
State highway department maps 1926 construction funds totaling 10 228 998 03 for new work. Combined with county shares and varying state contributions, Southeastern Ohio counties receive numerous contracts for roads such as Athens Pomeroy Marietta and McArthur–Athens routes, with totals including Meigs Fort Recovery Minster and Zanesville McConnellsville segments.
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Columbus
State Department of Highways
Ohio
Athens
Athens-Pomeroy
Pomeroy - Marietta
Athens- Hockingport
Athens-McArthur
Athens-Marietta
Nelsonville
New Straitsville
Monday Creek
McConnelsville
Meigs
Ft. Recovery
Minster
Pomeroy-Marietta
Middleport
McArthur
Vinton
Hocking
McArthur-Logan
Washington
Athens - Marietta
Ohio River Road
McConnellsville
McConnellaville-Athens
Blind Rug Maker Reads Color by Touch in London
Doctors in London marvel at a blind rug maker who can distinguish almost any color or shade by touch. He became blind ten years ago at age 40 and later developed this unusual talent.
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London
West Virginia Coal Rates Cut By Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sharp rate reductions for West Virginia low volatile coals to be available on reasonable terms to New England and Atlantic seaboard consumers. New schedules must take effect by October 15 as part of ending a joint probe with the federal coal commission.
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Washington
West Virginia
Commerce Commission
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Federal Coal Commission
Mail men will handle produce in direct farmer path
Columbus Aug 13 An experiment to sell food produce directly from producer to consumer will be started by the Columbus post office with 49 others Monday Rural carriers Walters and Stevenson have been authorized to carry butter eggs vegetables and milk The rate will be 6 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional two pounds Delivery will be made the same day as mailing if possible.
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Columbus
L. O. Walters
D. F. Stevenson
Tibbetts
Lewis says wage row unchanged as headquarters shift
John L. Lewis announced the United Mine Workers would establish a Philadelphia headquarters this afternoon. He said union officers expect talks with bituminous leaders and that there has been no change in the situation.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Ohio youth charged with murder after Kansas City shooting
Everett Adams, 17, of Wilmington Ohio, is headed to Sedalia Missouri to face murder charges in the death of A R Clawson of Lodi New York. Adams says he intended to steal for money, not to kill, and his father accompanies him as officials plan an inquest and arraignment.
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Kansas City
Everett Adams
Wilmington
Ohio
Sedana
Sedalia
Roy Rucker
Pettit County
A. R. Clawson
Lodi
N. Y
Lamonto
Garden City
Kans
Henry Adams
Missouri
Oll Brown
Garden City, Kas
Jail Break At Oregon State Prison Rocks Salem
Three prisoners at large after a dramatic escape at Oregon State Prison. A quartet cut a cell hole during dinner hour, raided the arsenal, and opened fire, killing two guards and wounding a third. Warden Dalrymple fired a shotgun, and guard Davidson shot and killed Bert Oregon Jones. The escapees Tom Murray James Willis and Ellsworth Kelly hijacked a car and fled across the Willamette river.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon State Prison
A. M. Dalrymple
John Davidson
Bert
Oregon
Photographs of the stomach taken by new camera tube
The article describes a new method to image the stomach using a specialized tube and camera. This innovation enables internal photographs to aid medical diagnosis and understanding of stomach conditions.
Coal contract row over Lick Run mine bids and board action
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce led by President Sater criticizes the school board for awarding coal contracts to a Kentucky operator after the Lick Run mine fire. The second bidding favored the Kentucky firm due to a strike release clause, despite Ohio bids. The note defends the board while urging support for Ohio coal regions.
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Lick
Nelsonville
Kentucky
Columbus Board of Education
J. FE
Columbus Chamber of Merce
Hocking Valley
Sch
Reliable Coal Company
Columbus
Lick Run
T Lick Run
Sates
Furnish
Hocking Valley Coal
Hocking
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Sater
Tucky Coal
J. Jones
J& George W. Savage
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Non
Sunday Company
International
John l. Lewis
Sunday Creek
Columbus Chamber Commerce
Board Education
Columbus Oil
Bryan College Founded in Dayton After Bryan Memorial Move
Dayton Tenn Aug 13 The movement to erect a fundamentalist college in Dayton and name it after William Jennings Bryan was formally lauded. The Bryan Memorial Association held a meeting with state fundamentalists and Dayton citizens. F E Robinson, owner of the drug store where it began, was elected president.
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Dayton, Tenn
Dayton
William Jennings Bryan
Fear a Corpse London Sailors Desert Ship Beliefs
Sailors are known for superstition and may desert a ship if a corpse is brought aboard. The belief holds that dead bodies aboard frighten or anger the crew, and superstition extends to avoiding corpses on vessels at sea.
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London
Washington Bureau offers authoritative booklet on correct usage
The Washington Bureau promotes a free booklet on proper pronunciation spelling and word use. Orders require two cents for return postage.
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Washington
Athens Messenger Haskin Office Reports From Washington
Frederic J. Haskin serves as Director of the Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C. He provides daily dispatches on national events and policy developments for the Athens newspaper.
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Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D
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