Trio to die in first triple electrocution in Ohio
Funeral plans are being made for three Meigs County men John Hedrick John Bryant and Richard Rhodes the condemned trio slated for execution before September 2 at the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus. Relatives arrange burials including at Mason City Cemetery for Hedrick and burial details for Bryant and Rhodes while coroner Luing travels to Columbus for bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Foule Thompson
Pomeroy
Richard Rhodes
John Hedricke
John
Shorty) Bryant
James McCumber
Wyllis Hill
Ohio
Columbia
McCumber
Meigs
Ren
Columbus
Niedrichs
Bural
Nev
ILO
Weed
Hedrichson
Rock Springs Fair Grounds
Drew Webster Post
Pome
Rhodes
Legion
France
Lis Bures
Hanna
Rhoades
Hhodes
Vinsteewald
Pas
Shorty Bryant
Athens County Fair attendance tops 25 000 in four days
Four day Athens county fair closes with more than 25 000 paid admissions and about 60 000 dollars spent by attendees. Gate receipts for the final day reach 10 434 tickets as 2 500 cars crowd the grounds. Concessions total around 3 000 dollars with a single vendor paying 500 for rights. Weather and local business support credited for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Frank Biddie
Fairsociation
Fair Board
Biddle
American Railroad Labor Aid for British Miners
In Cleveland on August 28, Ben Tillett said twenty one American railroad labor organizations have promised financial support for British striking miners through the American Federation of Labor. He accused Wall Street and J P Morgan of dominating government and said English industries were buying coal from Americans and Germans at high prices to weaken the mining unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
America
Ben Tillett
Inber
Holt
American Federation of Labor
Tillett
Wall Street
J. PB. Morgan
Ingland
Sail English Industries
National Mining Union
Politics to Resort To Radio in Coming Elections
Washington reports both major parties plan to use radio to influence voters in the upcoming November elections. Parties in close races are arranging broadcasts of candidates for House and Senate seats as campaigns intensify before the balloting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jigs Wise
House
Senate of Police
Canton
Don R. Mellett
Eal
Sejanus Lengel
Lengel
Mellett
Gas Well Comes In On South Bridge Drilling Site
The new gas well on the South Bridge near Athens came in at 1121 feet in the blue sand with an estimated yield of about 100 pounds. Financed by C. C. Moore and Pert Wathirs as principal stockholders, several others in Athens show interest. The rig is being moved southwest on Lash lands and the gas is expected to be piped into Athens mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bridge
Locking River
Athens
Sind
C. C.moore
Pert Wathirs
Preparations Cut by Fire Threaten Pageant Plans
Slight fire damage threatens the Gy Arial pageant preparations at the Ontestat Yalr, with about $160 in damage reported. Authorities investigate the cause as community leaders assess the incident and future events.
Prices of Farm Products Fall Again in August
Washington reports farm product prices declined further in August, now 13 percent below a year earlier. The agricultural department notes the index at 133, down from 139 in June and 133 in July, the lowest level in nearly two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Agricultural Department
Governor Demands Detective Cooperation in Hall-Mills Probe
In Somerville New Jersey on August 8 Governor A Harry Moore ordered Middlesex County detective Ford A David to fully aid the Hall Mills murder investigation led by Special Prosecutor Alexander Simpson or resign. The demand followed Simpson’s complaint that David obstructed the inquiry and withheld evidence. Betty Beatty two year old daughter of William Beatty died when she was crushed by a Pennsylvania freight train near Fisher’s in Somerville. Her mother found the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
A. Harry Moore
Ford A. David
Alexander Simpson
Simpson
Fim
David
Dennison
Betty Beatty
William Beatty
Fisher's
Jehuda
Pola Negri En Route to New York for Rudolph Valentino Funeral
Film actress Pola Negri, traveling aboard the Golden State Limited, leaves Kansas City after a guarded departure for New York to attend the funeral of her reported fiancé Rudolph Valentino, the silent film star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Poly Negri
Golden State
New York
Rudolph
Valentine
Mysterious Death of Laura Anders in Bathtub Tragedy
In Columbus on August 28 27 year old Laura Anders was scalded to death in her home bathtub. Fireman C R Kalish rescued her from the scalding water but she died from burns without clarifying the cause. Relatives say she may have fainted while clearing windows and fallen into the tub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columrbus
Laura Anders
C. R. Kalish
Ter
Feud Atop United Mine Workers Spurs Farrington Dismissal Talk
Aug 28 Chicago reports a split between John L. Lewis, UMWA president, and Frank Farrington, Mines district president, with Lewis demanding Farrington resign or be removed. Farrington allegedly signed with Peabody Coal Co at 25 000 a year on a three year contract, Farrington denies the claim while Peabody officials say he is not employed by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Farrington
Lewis
Thnols Gastret
Farrington
Ex. Rating Board
Marrington
Peabody Coat Company of
Chicago
Tavece
Paris
Larrington
Varrinelon
Tewis
Stuyvesant Peabody
Peabody Coat Company
Cape
Frank Warrington
Trinory District of
John LL Lewis
Perbody
Last Three Bodies Recovered From Exploded Mine
In Tohnstow Pa the last three bodies of the 44 victims of the Cly mer mine No 1 explosion were recovered. Two were found last night and one in the morning. Funerals are set for Monday with high masses at St Anthony's and St Michael's for affiliated victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohnstown
Clymer Mine No. 1
St. Anthony's
St. Michael's Greek Catholic Church
Americans Land in Nicaragua Under Protection Mission
Washington reports two hundred American sailors and marines landed from the cruiser Galleston at Bluefields Nicaragua for protection of American lives and property after the local governor warned he could not guarantee safety if revolutionists attacked the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S& Cruiser
Gaheston
Thluefields
Nicaragua
State Department
Tracieldis
Hefe
Truax Promises Bone Dry Fair at Ohio State Fair
Ohio state director Charles V Truax vows a bone dry fair as heat wave alarms from Chicago to Columbus intensify. Weather reports show record highs across the Midwest with deaths and prostrations, while guardsmen and police bolster security for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Atter
Columbus
Aurmore Lane
Charles V. Truax
Middlewest 1Sriculture
Ohio
Fort Hayes
Truax
Auto Parade Across The Plains Attracts Thousands
Aug 28 The Plains saw 3655 cars pass The Plains road from 0:30 Thursday night to 1:00 Sunday morning according to a Messenger count. A wreck near Michaels stand slowed traffic briefly on the historic old Indian trail while crowds continued along detours and through the plains Friday night and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Plains
Stair Specialy
Plains Road
Michaels Stand
Parmle
Old Indian Trail
Carer
Plains
Religious War in Mexico Will Last Long, Many Think
United Press reports Pope Pius XI's message to the Mexican episcopate reinforcing church resistance to new religious laws. Observers say the petition for reform to Congress is expected but timing and form are uncertain, with the clash likely to last months or years. Mexican Freemasons congratulate President Coolidge for not entering the conflict, praising his stance and urging clergy to submit to the people’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Polger
United Press
Menico City
Pope Ping
Congress
Rita Masons
Coolidge
Luis
Manuel Rojas
Mexico
Logan Festival Attracts Venues For October Week
Logan promoters plan a free festival with airplane stunts vaudeville acts and band music during October 7 to 9. Local bands including American Legion and Knights of Pythias will perform while an auto show and baby contest draw crowds. Merchants fund the event with no concessions sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Webb
Logan
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Boohines Nisendes
Mel
Jose Burbaugh
Barton Hall
John L. Bies
Harry Smith
L. c. Lanbe
Inward Eberst
Carl Judy
Hocking County
American Legion
Knights of Pythias
Union Furnace
Market Street
Borer Threatens Great Corn Belt
The European corn borer has advanced 70 miles this year through northern Ohio Indiana and southern Michigan toward the great corn belt. Michigan official DL C Mandenberg says the advance is twice the normal rate and could sweep the golden corn belt within a year or two unless stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
United Press
DL. C. Mandenberg
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Mandenberg
Middle West
Krishnamurti Secluded in Chicago After Arrival
Jiddu Krishnamurti arrived in Chicago and was taken to a cottage on a hotel roof where he will remain in seclusion except for a few appearances before Theosophists meetings. The event centers on his role as “the vehicle of the second coming of Christ.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roaring Loop
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Christ
Krishnamurti
Burial of Aviation Commander John Stadgers at Arlington
Arlington burial set for Commander John Stadgers with full navy funeral honoring a WW II aviator who perished in a routine flight. His body to be moved from Philadelphia to Havre De Grace before Tuesday service and national cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W.P
Navy
John Stadgers
Arlington National Cemetery
Army
Philadelphia
Havre de Grace
National Cemetery
Rodgers
Navy Department
Delaware River
Samuel Shultz
Erstandly
Philadelphia Naval Hospital
San Diego
Calif
Panama Canal
Hawath
Expected Federal Jury Indictments in Canton
Canton, Aug 28. Inquiries into alleged Quoriow violations tied to the murder of Canton editor Don R. Mellett were expected to yield numerous indictments from a federal grand jury now in session. Chicago attorney Joseph K. Roach and U S district attorney aide Howell Lueck projected new charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Don R. Mellett
Joseph KR. Roach
Chicago
Howell Lueck
U. S. District Attorney
Seasion
Typhoid Epidemic Believed Averted in Wellington
Wellington Ohio reports belief of averting a typhoid outbreak after tracing infection to a baby. Thirty cases surfaced in a town of about 2000 over the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ohio
Wuri
Danish American Woman Tours English Channel in Open Swim
Mrs Clemington Corson of New York, a 27 year old mother of two, completed the English Channel swim in 15 hours 38 minutes, second only to Gertrude Ederle. She swam without a tug, raised funds for her family, and plans a visit to her mother in Denmark after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Eng
English Channel
Clemington Corson
York
England
France
Gertrude Iderle
Cape Gris Wez
New York
Collangee
Corson
Bur-gess
Webb
Sullivan
United Press
Lonny
Tom
Moody leads Ferguson in Texas Democratic governor runoff
In Dallas on August 28 1924 Moody led Ferguson by about 70000 votes at 9 pm from 107 of 252 counties in the Texas Democratic runoff for governor voter sentiment favored the Attorney General Moody who had earlier headed the field but failed to secure a majority in the regular primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Miriama A. Ferguson
Dan Moody
Moody
Ferguson
Moody Boat
Moon
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John Hedricks
John Bryant
Ohio Penitentiary
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Apart Prachive
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Iceman
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Middlewest
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Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Southwest
Clevelani
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Sarah Deal
Pope
ASONS
iReport
Logan Festival
Lom
Joln
John Stodgers
Arlington
Rodgers Hawaiia Flier
Gertrude Ederle
Cape Gris Nez
Wile
Mother x
Mr Carson
Denmark
United States
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