Bonus Bill Brink Sparks White House Split Over Revenue Needs
Washington talks reveal President Harding insisting any soldiers bonus must finance itself and prefer a sales tax. Senate and House unsure of votes to sustain a veto, while leaders fear party fracture before November elections. American Legion head MacNider predicts passage, while Julius Barnes warns business groups to oppose the bill.
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J. Bart Campbell III
N. S
Washington
Harding
Congress
White House
Senator Lodge
Senate
McCumber Fordney
American Legion
House
Hanford MacNider
The
Julius Barnes
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chambers of Commerce
Barnes
Arrest of Local Officers Stirs Corbin in Strike Tense Clashes
In Corbin Kentucky four local law officers including Chief John Manning and Patrolman William Patterson were arrested along with two deputy sheriffs W H Baker and J B Sutton. They face charges of interfering with federal officers during a strike tense period.
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Corbin, Ky
John Manning
William Patterson
W. H. Baker
J. B. Sutton
Long Years in Bed Ended for Mrs Wright at Rutland
Mrs. L. J. Wright aged about 75 died at her Rutland home Sunday morning. bedridden for 45 years she never saw a railroad train despite hearing them since 1883. She remained hopeful and cheerful through her long invalidism while living with Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Plummer. Friends had planned to take her to see a train but illness forbade the trip.
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Rutland
L. J. Wright
A. F. Plummer
Round-The-World Flyers Are Lost
Calcutta India Aug 21 search continues for Captain Norman MacMillan and Captain Marlins after they left Calcutta Friday bound for Rangoon. A cyclone struck soon after their departure raising fears they were forced to land along an isolated coast. The flight began May 24 with Major W T Blake and Mailings. Blake later left due to appendicitis and plans to cross the Pacific by steamship to rejoin in Vancouver.
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India
Norman MacMillan
Marlins
Rangoon
W. T. Blake
London
MacMillan
Blake
Pacific
Vancouver
Million Dollar Express Wreck Near Gary Ind
Investigation underway to learn if a Michigan Central train wreck near Gary Indiana yesterday was a plot or a faulty locomotive. Two killed and two injured severely as 37 railroad spikes were pulled inside the rail causing the track to spread and derail the engine and fireman. A $1000 reward is offered for the alleged plotters.
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Chicago
Michigan Central Railroad
Gary
Ind
Gars
Campaign leaders attend Ohio platform conventions
Senator Atlee Pomerene and Congressman Simeon D. Fess will join Democratic and Republican leaders at the state platform conventions opening in Columbus tomorrow as part of the campaign effort for the U S Senate race.
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Columbus
Apg
Atlee Pomerene
Simeon D. Fess
United State
Miners Sign Eight Contracts After Kanawha Talks
In Charleston West Virginia on August 19 Frank Keeney United Mine Workers district president announced signing of individual contracts with eight mines employing no more than 2 000 miners following the final brew up today of the joint conference between the Kanawha Coal Operators Association and the union miners seeking a working agreement.
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Charleston
W. Va
Frank Keeney
United Mine Workers’ District
Kanawha Coal Opprators’ Association
Atlanta Dealer Sued in $100,000 Damage Case
Mrs. Walter T. Candler, separated from her Atlanta husband, expressed sympathy today amid a $100,000 damage suit filed by Mrs. Clyde Byfield, wife of an Atlanta automobile dealer, in Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Walter T. Candler
Atlanta
Clyde Byfield
Miss Ruth Smith Die in Car Crash Near Cincinnati
Ruth Smith 17 daughter of Dr. George Smith Lawrenceburg Indiana was killed instantly and her sister Aimee 20 injured when the car they rode in overturned while attempting a dangerous curve outside Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Ruth Smith
George Smith
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Aimee
Mayor Kidnapping Hoax Ends With Brief Escort Home
Cincinnati police traced a frantic Amelia Ohio call in which the town marshal said a mayor was abducted by a speeding offender. The alleged abductor drove off with His Honor but the mayor was later found at the railroad track and told to walk back to revise traffic laws.
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Cincinnati
Amelia
Ohio
James Fillett
Village Folks Back to Nature in Columbus Grove
In Columbus Grove Ohio 1800 residents faced a possible loss of water and power as coal reserves ran low. The board of public affairs ordered a water cutback to conserve supplies and urged residents to refrain from sprinkling to preserve limited water.
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Columbus Grove
Board of Public Affairs
Illinois coal strike talks resume in Chicago
Aug 21. The six member sub scale committee of the Illinois coal conference reconvened to bridge gaps between miners and operators. A swift settlement seemed likely with a week’s end in view, despite wide gaps after yesterday’s session.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Jails Foiled Plot to Escape From County Cell
Acting Sheriff C. M. Dombey and three deputies thwarted an escape plan in Cleveland jail. A tip led to a search of Charles Habig’s cell where saws ropes and weapons were found as he awaited re trial for murder.
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Cleveland
C. M. Dombey
Charles Habig
State to award contract for six cottages at Orient Farm
Plan state work in Columbus after bids for construction of six cottages to house 1,200 patients at Orient Farm for Feeble Minded near Columbus. State department of welfare expected to award the contract this week.
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Columbus
Orient Farm
State Department of Welfare
Two Die At Crossing In Newark Ohio Auto Train Crash
Bernard Ashcraft aged 37 and Jacob Farrell aged 38 died instantly when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania train at Montgomery Crossing east of Newark Ohio early today.
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Newark
Bernard Ashcraft
Jacob Farrell
Montgomery Crossing
Wage dispute as miners seek method for future scale
Philadelphia August 21 miners and operators remain split over wages. District presidents will relay the message to Garcia as the wage issue dominates. Both sides back a return to the 1920 scale until April next year, but agree to a future method to fix the scale, with a three umpire board as final arbiter. Deadlock may end this week with a breakthrough anticipated by Wednesday.
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George W. Williams
Philadelphia
Garcia
S. S
John Ll. Lewis
Indiana coal strike settlement moves forward figures rise
Washington Aug 21. Negotiations for Indiana coal strike settlement progress satisfactorily the labor department was advised today. In addition to the 2,000,000 tons represented at Cleveland 3,000,000 tons have signed up and other operators are expected to sign the Cleveland agreement today at Terre Haute.
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Indiana
Labor Department
Cleveland
Terre Haute
Johnstown Drinks Real Beer As Prohibition Fears Grow
Johnstown residents sample pre Volstead beer as saloons briefly stay open Saturday night. Enforcers await Washington instructions while former district head O R Stiffler departs for possible reinforcements. Mayor Cauffiel faces political heat over beer sales and may resign.
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Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley
O. R. Stiffler
Federal Prohibition Enforcement
Washington
Cauffiel
International News Service Today
Whisky aging device found after liquor seizure at Atlantic GaTe
County detectives dumped 1400 gallons of confiscated whisky into the ocean after seizing a still. The story highlights a device found with the still that could age whisky six years in twenty four hours, an immense attraction during the weekend.
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Atlantic
Mother Dies in Auto Crash Near Delaware
Mrs Barbara F Johnson 2 wife of Newton Hi Johnson Ironton insurance man and mother of a months old son was killed when their car skidded and overturned in a ditch three miles east of Delaware O Sunday before noon The husband and baby were injured The accident occurred Aug 21 and is reported from Delaware Ohio
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Delaware
Barbara F. Johnson
Newton Hi. Johnson
Ironton Insurance
Here
Raid on The Spot roadhouse shocks Newport crowd
Deputies sheriffs and detectives raided The Spot roadhouse on the Licking pike near Newport Kentucky early yesterday arresting five people. Officers seized fifty gallons of moonshine two 71 gallon stills gaming devices mash and home brew destroyed and the crowd of about five hundred fled blocking the road exits.
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Cicninnati
Licking Pike
Newport
U. S
Raid on Foster Offices Described as Fishing Expedition
Chicago authorities raided the offices of William Z. Foster, a noted labor agitator advocating the one big union, with Assistant State's Attorney William F. McLaughlin calling the action a fishing expedition more than anything else.
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Chicago
William Z. Foster
William F. McLaughlin
Coldest Night Since May Brings 43 Degree Chill
Athens county enjoyed a cold Sunday night with a drop in temperature to 43 degrees. By Monday morning the thermometer hovered around the 50s and rose to 72 by 10 a.m. The day remained comfortable with a forecast of showers and warming trends.
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Athens County
Mercury
President Harding Backs Military Readiness for Nation
President Harding told about 1,000 student soldiers at Camp Meade that the United States should sustain strong military readiness for American preservation and continuity of the republic. He said he would prefer more annually studying and preparing for service, though no armed campaign is contemplated.
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Washington
Harding
Camp Meade
Tou
United States
Massey Firm Suspended by Curb Association
New York August 21 H A Massey and Co. suspended from the Curb Association for failing to meet obligations. The action follows a review of financial and contractual duties, affecting creditors and partners. The firm’s status and potential remedies were not disclosed.
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New York
H. A. Massey & Co
Curb Association
Seasick Fishermen Rescued After Sloop Grounding at Rockaway
Twenty four deep sea fishermen including women and three children were rescued by a police launch from the sloop Stindruat which ran aground in Rockaway Inlet during a fishing outing. The vessel, returning from a deep sea trip, was driven ashore by heavy tides.
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Rockaway Beach
N.Y
Stindruat
Rockaway Inlet
Red Cross Allocates 10000 for Typhoon Victims in China
The American Red Cross announced on August 21 that a ten thousand dollar appropriation will support relief work already underway by its representatives in China for the victims of the recent devastating typhoon in Swa tow.
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Washington
American Red Cross
China
Swatow
Purer Pictures Urged in State in Film Week
Governor Davis proclaimed September 3 as better pictures week in Ohio. The observance promotes showcasing films that purify the motion picture and support healthier community standards.
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Purer Pictures
Columbus
Davis
Move to curb railroad strikes by delaying wage board rulings
Rep Dickenson of Iowa introduced an amendment to the transportation law proposing that railroad labor board wage decisions take effect five months after ruling. He argued the delay would remove the main cause of walkouts by giving time to absorb decisions.
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Washington
Dickenson
Iowa
Dickinson
Railroad Labor Board
Modern Flapper Mystery Fades For Marrying Males
London reports a sweeping critique by Francis Henry Gribble on the so called flapper age. He argues modern women have shed mystery and provoke less marriage. He says moral laxity and indiscretions push clergy to protest and deter domestic life, causing men to delay marriage or seek unconventional companionship.
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F. A. Way
L. N
London
Francis
Henry Gribble
Great Britain
Athens County Fair Opens With Record Entries and Busy Days
The 71st Athens County Fair begins Tuesday with many exhibitors already setting up on Monday. Officials expect large crowds and ample parking as the Muskingum County show visits. Entry lines, heavy horse racing purses, and an Athens County Radio Club exhibit with donated gear promise lively events through Thursday and Friday. Weather permitting, programs will air from local stations and a 15 minute ball score update will entertain visitors.
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Muskingum County
Zanesville
West Union Street
Marsh Field Road
Union Street
Atreet
Athens County Radio Club
Athens
Magnavoxes
Tuesaday
Crow Demonstrates Awareness of Guns, Say Authorities
Authorities say a crow shows awareness of a firearm, with experts noting its behavior suggests recognition of gun-related objects. The claim highlights unusual animal cognition and raises questions about how wildlife interacts with human-made threats.
Industrial peace in spotlight as coal revival begins
Washington reports a renewed industrial tone as coal mines resume production after months of dry status. President Harding’s aides express optimism on peace in rail and coal sectors while Congress delays broader coal legislation and the federal fact finding commission seeks progress on a national coal policy.
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George R. Holmes
N. S
Washington
Harding
Congress
Samuel Gontpers
F Federation of Labor
New York
Senate
White House
Short Skirts Stir Bedford Reformatory Inmates
Bedford New York August 21 inmates in the reform school for wayward girls protest fashion after learning Paris banned short garments. The superintendent remains firm saying good behavior earns home attire while state regulations govern what they may wear.
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N. Y
Bedford Reformatory
Paris
New York
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