Curtis rallies at New York State Fair on farm relief
Senator Charles Curtis campaigns at the New York State Fair as a Smith family guest of the American Farm Bureau. He defends Republican farm policy, cites passage of the emergency tariff act and farm credit measures despite President Wilson vetoes, and notes voting patterns in Congress on wheat duties.
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Syracuse
N. Y
U.P
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Smith Territory
New York State Fair
American Farm Bureau
Curtis
Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
Republican Congress
Harding
Inter-American Women Commission notes support for treaty
The Inter-American Commission of Women, formed at the sixth Pan American conference to study equal rights, says arrests of members of the International Equal Rights Committee in France have intensified feminist support for the treaty across both hemispheres.
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Washington
U.P
Inter-American Commission of Women
International Equal Rights Committee
France
Canning booklet offers home method for preserving fruits and vegetables
The Department of Culture promotes a booklet guiding housewives on modern canning techniques to preserve produce. Request requires four cents in stamps and return postage plus your name and address on the coupon. Include a self addressed envelope to receive the booklet titled Vegetables at Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Cculture
Sousa Learns Gate Rules At Ohio State Fair
John Philip Sousa, famed bandmaster, could not enter the Ohio State Fair without a ticket at first. State fair press agent Ralph Mc Comb argued with gatekeepers before Sousa was admitted without a ticket.
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John Philip Sousa
Columbus
U.P
Sousa
Ralph McComb
Athens County Teachers Institute Opens at Ewing Auditorium
The annual session opens at 9am with teacher enrollment by secretary Mrs. Fauna L. Ricketts. Alex Root gives the opening address, followed by H. R. McVay’s introduction and a folk songs demonstration by Mrs. Le nore V. Saylor with piano by Mrs. Thelma M. Cox. W. B. Bliss and Dr. S. K. Mardis speak, ending the morning program. Eighth grade commencement is set for Wednesday afternoon, the first time it combines with the institute program.
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Athens County Teachers’ Institute
Ewing Auditorium
Fauna L. Ricketts
Alex Root
H. R. McVay
Lenore V. Saylor
Thelma M. Cox
Judge Sam Johnson Notified of Father Death
After weeks of search Judge Sam Johnson, traveling from Washington to Virginia, was found at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia around 10 am to be told his father had died. The funeral proceeded at 3 pm as scheduled. Johnson and his wife and Mr and Mrs George Whipple were to reach home late tonight.
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Judge Sam Johnson
Washington
D. C
Virginias
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Judge Johnson
White Sulphur
Johnson
George Whipple
Reo Motor declares million dollar dividend
The Reo Motor Car company in Lansing Michigan declares a dividend of two percent regular plus three percent extra on two million shares par ten dollars payable October 1. Record date is September 10.
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Lansing
Mich
U.P
Reo Motor Car Company
Feminist Leaders Arrested at French Palace Gates
Ten world famous feminists including Doris Stevens wife of Dudley Field Malone were detained at the gates of the presidential palace in Rambouillet France while demanding an equal rights treaty for women. They were released after showing identification as diplomatic talks continued with Foreign Minister Briand and Kellogg treaty delegates.
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Bokanowski
International Council of the National Woman's Party
Paris
C. H. P. Belmont
Miss Stevens
Rhonada
Mme. Anatole France
Briand
Kellogg
United States
Police Chief Arrested in Chicago Bootlegging Raids
Chicago bootlegging raids led to the arrest of several North Shore businessmen and Northfield Chief of Police Paul Giambastian. Twenty city agents, under Prohibition official orders, raided Winnetka Hubbard Woods and surrounding exclusive communities.
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Chicago
U.R
North Shore
Paul Giambastian
Northfield
George H. Hurlburt
E. C. Yellowley
Winnetka
Hubbard Woods
Prisons Committee Opens Cleveland Jail Inquiry
Members of a congressional investigating committee on penal institutions begin their nationwide study with a tour of the Cleveland county jail in Ohio. The inquiry aims to assess conditions in prisons across the United States.
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Cleveland
U.R
Congress
Cleveland County
World Famous Violinist Marries Actress in Secret New York Rite
Jascha Heifetz and Florence Vidor wed privately at the Mayfair House in New York on August 2, keeping the marriage under wraps for eight days. The couple, now honeymooning on the West Coast, plan film work and a European concert tour, with Vidor returning to New York later in the autumn. Heifetz, born in Vilna, rose from a child prodigy to famed violinist. Vidor, ex-wife of King Vidor, is mother to a nine-year-old daughter.
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New York
U.R
Jascha Heifetz
Florence Vidor
West Coast
Mayfair House
Victor
Gene Tunney
Athens county eighth graders to receive certificates at 1:30 PM commencement
Five hundred fifty graduates from Athens county will receive certificates at a 1:30 PM commencement in Ewing hall auditorium Athens. Dr Horace T Hout Rio Grande college will give the address Rev How ard E Warner will give the invocation H R McVay will present diplomas. An all county school orchestra directed by O C Apt will provide music. A reception for graduates and parents follows. Each graduate will enroll in a high school for the next term. A moving picture program at 10:30 AM Wednesday by Maurice Gross of the Majestic theater will entertain the graduates.
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Athens County
Ewing Hall
Athens
Horace T. Hout
Rio Grande College
Howard E. Warner
H. R. McVay
O. C. Apt
Maurice Gross
Majestic Theater
Daugherty Ohio Leader Dies at 69 in Columbus
M A Daugherty a Lancaster attorney and Democratic leader dies at 69 in a Columbus hospital from heart trouble after lapsing into unconsciousness. Doctors had hoped for recovery but gave up.
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Columbus
M. A. Daugherty
Lancaster
Ohio
Bandits Slug Attendant At Columbus Filling Station
In Columbus on August 28 bandits held up an Accurate Measure oil station, struck the attendant E A Howarth 57 with a blackjack and escaped with 85 dollars. Howarth suffered a double skull fracture and was found staggering from a rear room by three men who helped him and called police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.r)i
E. A. Howarth
Howarth
Hoovers VP Pick Seen With 20000 Lead in Kansas
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas predicts a 20000 vote majority for Herbert Hoover in Kansas with Charles Curtis as the Republican vice presidential nominee and the state cited as Hoover’s home.
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Superior
Wis
U.P
Kansas
Charles Curtis
Herbert Hoover
Arthur Capper
Youth Run Down in Plains Fatality En Route to Hospital
Lorenzo Dow Slater nine of The Plains was struck by a car near the central office while playing with peers. He died en route to White Cross Hospital in Lancaster, with skull fracture chest trauma and leg injuries noted. Services planned at The Plains at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Chauncey
Lorenzo Dow Slater
the Plains
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Stout
Lancaster
Plains Central
L. D. Nelson
Bertha Hardy Slater
Fred Slater
Herrin
Ill
James Hardy
Mollie Hardy
Greenlawn Cemetery
L. A. Donnally
Mrs. Nancy Clutter Dies at 92 in New Marshfield
Mrs. Nancy Maria Clutter aged 92 died after a three week illness at her daughter's home in New Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at Cumberland Presbyterian church Hebbardsville with Rev. H. B. Warner officiating and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by one son Robert L. Clutter and four daughters including Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson and Mrs. Charley Burt. twenty six grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Her husband died in 1914 and two daughters and a son preceded her in death.
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New Marshfield
Nancy Maria Clutter
C. A. Shaffer
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
H. B. Warner
Robert L. Clutter
Athens R. D
Elizabeth Robinson
Glouster
W. H. Brown
Charles Burt
Elizabeth Clendenin
Albany
William Clutter
John McCoy
C. A. Snow
Loyalty and death mark W B Johnson in Messenger tribute
The Messenger recalls W B Johnson as a tireless, loyal figure who left the paper after fifteen years of service. He valued informing neighbors about issues, editing with care, and living as a Christian gentleman whose life inspired colleagues and readers alike. The piece honors his quiet dedication and lasting example.
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W. B. Johnson
Messenger
W. B
Johnson
the Messenger
Heavy Charge Wrecks Entrance To Mine At New Pittsburgh
A large dynamite blast wrecked the timber entrance to the Nelsonville & Murray Coal mine at New Pittsburg, injuring no one and freeing trapped miners as probes blame the illegal blasting. About 70 workers were inside when the explosion occurred and most escaped within an hour. Police detained two men for questioning.
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New Pittsburgh
Nelsonville
Nelsonville & Murray Coal Company
New Pittsburg
Nelsonville-Murray
Best of All Crippen Tops Fiddler and Harmonica Contests
C D Crippen, 62, of Little Hocking, won both state fair contests averaging old-time fiddling and harmonica playing. He received $10 for the fiddling win and a new harmonica for the harmonica contest. Dan Wilson of Lancaster took second in fiddling, with Lee Perfect of Croton third.
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Columbus
C. D. Crippen
Little Hocking
Dan Wilson
Lancaster
R. D
Lee Perfect
Croton
Governor Asked to Investigate Mine Blast Near New Pittsburgh
In Columbus on August 28 officials of the Sunday Creek Coal company asked Governor Vic Donahey to order a full investigation of last night’s dynamiting at the Nelsonville & Murray Coal company mine near New Pittsburgh in Hocking county. William E. Tytus and George K. Smith, Columbus, leaders of the company, urged state action. National guard observers in the Nelsonville district will be directed to assist in a thorough probe as part of their duties.
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Columbus
UPR
Vic Donahey
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Nelsonville & Murray Coal Company
New Pittsburgh
Hocking County
William E. Tytus
George K. Smith
National Guard
Nelsonville
J. A. Meckstroth
Rio Grande College names new president for expansion plan
Willard W. Bartlett of Carleton College named president and to lead a 1 million dollar three year expansion program at Rio Grande College. Plan includes new buildings equipment endowment and establishment of junior colleges with two year courses. Bartlett to start in October. previously coached athletics and held intercollegiate pole vault records.
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Rio Grande
U.R
Willard W. Bartlett
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Rio Grande College
North Central Association of High Schools and Colleges
Association of Ohio Colleges
Bartlett
Carleton
Shanghai
China
Rangon
India
Colgate
New York
Governor Sorlie of North Dakota Dies at 68
Governor Arthur G. Sorlie of North Dakota died in Bismarck at 6 45 am from heart disease. He was 68 years old and had been twice elected governor on the Republican ticket. Mrs Sorlie and other members of the family were at his side.
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Bismarck
N. D
Arthur G. Sorlie
North Dakota
Bryce Daniels Captured After Market District Shooting
Crowds in Columbus watched as Bryce Daniels, 24, a suspect in an attempted shooting near Alton, was captured by a deputy sheriff after a chase through an alley. The dramatic arrest ended a span of fear and excitement in the market district.
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Columbus
Market
Bryce Daniels
Pear Alton
A” Attes
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Florence Vidtor
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Daugherty
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Aspital Alot
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Nancy Clutter
Thompson
John Mason
Buchtel
William Lloyd
Joe Farbean
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Hydecker
Hisylvania Coal Company
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Miners’ Organization
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Henry P. Ley
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