First Man Indicted in Herrin Massacre Case
Williamson County grand jury indicts a man for murder in the Herrin massacre after witnesses describe the killing of C. K. McDowell at the Southern Illinois Coal Co. strip mine. Attorney General Brundage calls it a start toward justice for the 22 killed and 16 injured.
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Harry C Read
Marion Ill
Williamson
Herrin
Il. O. Caplinger
Circuit Court
Williamson County
Illinois
Grand Jury
McDowell
Poiret predicts long skirts return after flapper era
New York Aug 31 fashion note cites Paul Poiret saying knee length skirts will give way to longer styles soon with a three year span before revival of very long skirts. He notes American women may adopt long skirts slower but praises American complexion and poised figure.
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New York
Paul Poiret
Poiret
M. Poiret
July crude oil consumption hits new U S high
Washington August 31 The Geological Survey reports July daily average crude oil consumption reached a record high of 1 657 6455 barrels while average production fell to 1 503 000 barrels a drop of 15 633 barrels from June Pipeline and tank farm stocks rose by about 6 000 000 barrels during July.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Athens Public Health Clinic Schedules Friday Baby Session
The regular weekly baby clinic by the Athens county public health department will be held Friday afternoon from 3 to 4 in the Public health clinic room at Athens city hall. Demonstrations on child hygiene infant measuring and weighing will be given.
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Athens County Public Health Department
Public Health
Athens City Hall
Rolling Stock Needs Repairs Across Country
Washington August 31 The rail road shopmen strike has left locomotives and rolling stock deteriorated so that returning to prestrike condition would take about a year and a half, according to President William H Johnston of the International Association of Machinists. The Interstate Commerce Commission confirms many cars and engines are in bad shape with steel gondola cars needing side bracing. A new fan stops cold air flow when engine temperatures are low.
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Washington
Coal Prices Jump Nationwide Amid Strike
The national coal strike causes sharp increases in coal costs from $3 to $7 per ton for bituminous and anthracite coal. Eastern cities face fuel shortages with little relief, while some communities still pay last year's prices. Western and southern states see soft coal costs up by $3 to $4 on average due to longer rail hauls.
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United States
Party Leader Wirth On Last Stand In Reparations Crisis
Berlin Aug 31 Chancellor Wirth after a cabinet night meeting told Herr Schroeder in Paris that Germany would not sign French indemnity moratorium terms without modification. Indications arose France may concede. Wirth views the crisis as grave as the Versailles moment and party leaders planned to unite monarchists to communists behind him.
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D. Weyer
Berlin
Wirth
Herr Schroeder
Paris
Inter-Allied
Germany
France
National railroad emergency extends priority orders nationwide
The Interstate Commerce Commission declared a state of emergency on all rail lines west of the Mississippi and extended its priority order to the entire country. The move brings all U S railroads under emergency powers for commodity shipments and adopts the July 25 east of the Mississippi priority provisions nationwide.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Railroad bombings surge in Wilmington bridge blast
In Wilmington Delaware the Fourteenth Street Bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad was dynamited just before a passenger express crossed. The blast shattered nearby windows and damaged abutments, prompting a citywide cordon and train flagging. Police suspect railroad strikers and search for the dynamiters continues. In Columbus Democratic women's state central committee meeting is planned at the Southern Hotel this afternoon.
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Wilmington
Del
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbus
Democratic Women's State Central Committee
Southern Hotel
Senators Fight Over Soldiers Bonus Bill Looms in Senate
Washington August 31 The Senate faced eleventh hour speeches as Borah and others prepared to extend debate on the soldiers bonus bill. Republican leaders aimed to cap debate and pass the measure. Borah warned of economic strain from strikes and opposed further burdens.
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J. Bart Campbell
I. N
Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Johnson's Victory Margin Grows in California Primary
San Francisco Aug 31 The extent of Senator Hiram Johnson's victory over C C Moore in the Republican primary expanded as returns came in. Johnson's majority was expected to reach 85 000 to 90 000 rather than 70 000 as first estimated.
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San Fancisco
Hiram Johnson
C. C. Moore
Senate
Johnson
Coast cruiser Nittaka sinks. only 16 saved
Tokio reports the navy department confirms that in a typhoon sinking off Saghalien only 16 crew members aboard the coast cruiser Nittaka were saved. The disaster emphasizes peril to ships in the season as rescue efforts continue.
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Tokio
Navy Department
Nittaka
Saghalien
Bloodshed Escalates in Irish Civil War Frontlines
Dublin reports a rising death toll with more than ten killed in the last 24 hours amid widespread ambush attacks. A Maryborough jail delivery attempt left one of five mutineers dead after machine gun fire.
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Dublin
Maryborough
Debated Route Change for State Aid Road 156 at Ath ens County hearing
A Wednesday hearing in Ath ens county common pleas court about moving state aid road No. 156 from Hocking valley to Carthage Gap between Guysville and Coolville drew over 75 attendees from Stewart, Front, Coolville, Little Hocking and Torch. Proponents cited fewer railroad crossings and better road conditions. opponents urged maintaining two routes to serve the Stewart Frost region, with final word to go to State Highway Director Herrick after Engineer Davis records testimony and prepares a recommendation.
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Carthage Gap
Coolville
Athens County Common Pleas Court Room
B. W. Davis
State Highway Department
Guysville
Hocking Valley
Stewart
Front
Little Hocking
Torch
Lite Hocking
Stewart, Frost and Vicinity
Carthage
Stewart and Frost
Davis
Herrick
Columbus
Rail unions raise funds to aid shopmen strike
On Aug 31, five train service unions including the four brotherhoods and the switchmen's, contribute a voluntary one day’s pay per member from about 500 000 men. Officials estimate at least 2 million dollars will be raised to support striking crafts, following telegraphers’ lead in providing aid.
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Washington
Four Brotherhoods
Explosive Strike Damages Big Four Tracks in Cincinnati
An explosive charge blown on the westbound Big Four line near a Miami Erie canal trestle caused a three foot deep four foot wide hole and derailment of a work engine with 20 crewmen. Police suspect amateur involvement as eastbound tracks remained intact.
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Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad
Miami-Erie Canal
Mill Creek
Coal prices surge across Ohio markets
Cleveland reports coal retailing $3 to $3.25 higher than last year with buyers facing scarce supplies. Ohio lump Pittsburg vein sells around $20.30 to $10.95, Pocahontas $12.90 to $15.25, West Virginia $11.90 to $12.00, Kentucky Hazard $10 to $10.50. Dealers note no guaranteed delivery and offer petrol eum coke and slack as substitutes. Columbus prices run $9.50 to $10.50 for West Virginia lump coal with limited Ohio supply elsewhere.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg
Ohio
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Kentucky Hazard
Kentucky
Columbus
Hocking Valley
State Fair Attendance Is Helped by Autos
Columbus August 31 Today is Governor's day at the state fair Governor Harry L Davis will examine exhibits Attendance Wednesday reached 58920 surpassing last year's 52137 More automobiles were parked on the grounds than ever before in the fair history
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Columbbus
Harry L. Davis
Taber
Teen shoots father to protect sick mother in Alikanna
Steubenville dispatch reports Herbert Woodward a 16 year old killed his father Clarence Woodward 47 at their home near Steubenville after guarding his ill mother who had faced threats.
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Steubenville
Herbert Woodward
Clarence Woodward
Alikanna
Burns from candle ignite gas in Cincinnati cellar
John Dawson aged 35 of Elmwood Place is in critical condition at City Hospital after entering his cellar with a lighted candle and igniting an accumulated pocket of gas. A crankless gasoline engine has been invented by J. E. Emley of Jacksonville, Florida.
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Cincinnati
John Dawson
Elmwood Place
City Hospital
J. E. Emley
Jacksonville
Fla
Coal car shortage tightens Athens county mines
District reports show a widening coal car shortage hit Athens county mines with some plants laying off for a day and others operating only a few hours. B O railroad cars flow freely while Hocking Valley and K M lines report breakdowns and stalled shipments.
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Athens County
Hocking Valley
Prospect
W. M. Morgan
Hocking Valley Railroad
Nelsonville
Hocking
Poston Consolidated Coal Co
L. D. Poston
Bomb explosions raze four homes in Garfield Heights
Four houses under construction were destroyed and many others damaged by four explosions in Garfield Heights Cleveland early today. Police say bombs caused the blasts and labor troubles are suspected. Fire spread to engulf the wrecked houses while hundreds rushed to the scene in nightclothes.
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Cleveland
Garfield Heights
Cooking School Draws Packed Crowds At Armory
The Messenger's Cooking School drew full seats and standing crowds on Thursday as pastry topics and dressings drew eager questions. Experts like Dr Shives and Miss Rose Wellenman led demonstrations on mayonnaise custard pies and salad arranging with hands on tips and personal problem discussions.
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Shives
Miss Weisenman
Manhattan
Rose Wellenman
Widnesday
The
Messenger
Bank Clerk Raymond Ward Found Dead in Cincinnati
Raymond K B Ward aged 20 a bank clerk was found dead at his home in Cincinnati last evening by his sister who returned from work. The report notes a personal crisis as the likely cause. Local authorities are investigating the death as a possible suicide.
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Cincinnati
Raymond KB. Ward
Bad Liquor Is Cause of Death in Defiance Barber
Coroner rules death of Travis, a 60 year old barber, in Ney area rooms above his barbershop was due to acute alcoholism. Neighbors forced entry after his disappearance. body found across a large jar of corn mash and a fermenting beverage.
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Travis
Ney
Corones
The Doctrine of the True American booklet offer
An appeal describes a free booklet titled The Doctrine of the True American outlining liberty equality and justice. It invites readers to mail a coupon with two cents for postage to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC, to receive a free copy detailing the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and Constitution.
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The
United Sta
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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