Miners Feud Turns Violent in West Virginia
Dispatch from Williamson West Virginia describes the Mingo county coal feud escalating with 23 killed and 50 wounded since May. U S troops under Colonel Hall patrol the area as strikers live in tents and receive small pay while clashes occur near Rose Siding and the Tug river boundary with Kentucky.
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Mingo County
West Virginia
Cornwell
United Press
Harold D. Jacobs
Williamson
W. Va
United States
Nineteenth Infantry
Hall
Williamsson
Tug River
Pike County
Rose Siding
Mingo
Testerman
Whiskey Runner Captured in Stark County Crabbe Act Prosecution
Canton December 1. After a gun battle spanning six miles from North Canton to Canton, Constan tine Bauciu of Akron was captured by deputy sheriffs. He was fined $1,000 and his new $2,500 automobile was confiscated for violation of the Crabbe act, the first Stark county case under the new liquor measure.
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Canton
Constantine Bauciu
Akron
Crabbe
Stark County
One Never Is Safe Denver Deer Killer Fined
Charles Thomas a rancher believed he was unseen when he killed a deer in the mountains Forest rangers spotted him from miles away and he faced a fine for the violation The report notes the wardens observed the act and issued penalties.
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Denver
Chas. Thomas
Forest Rangers
Company L Receives High Rating From Federal Inspectors
Athens guard company L is described as very good in all classes by federal army inspectors. The report covers physical condition officers and men equipment personnel armory and every detail of army life.
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Athens
Three Dead in Family from Bread Disease in Ohio
In Logan Ohio a family in Hocking county loses three children aged two to eight to spinal meningitis described as bread disease. Funeral from Gibsonville church will be private as health officials restrict public services due to contagion. Two burials Wednesday and one Thursday. officials say the illness has not spread beyond the Wion home.
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Logan
Hocking County
David Wion
Gibonville
Gibsonville
Elias
Murray City
Bys
Willis to be Harding's Senate replacement in Ohio
Governor-elect Harry L. Davis, in Columbus with GOP leaders, says his first act will be to appoint Frank B. Willis to fill out President-elect Harding's Senate term. Harding awaits Davis inauguration before resigning.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Davis
Frank B. Willis
United States
Harding
New Shipping Board Members Sworn in Washington
The seven member shipping board named by President Wilson were sworn in. The formal meeting set the stage for actions on waste and inefficiency flagged in the Walsh probe, including fleet disposal and new ship operating contracts. Members sworn include Adm W S Benson chairman and John A Donald with Fred J Thompson John H R Teal Chester R Rowell Guy D Goff and Charles Suter.
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Washington
New Shipping Board
Wilson
Walsh
Harding
W. S. Benson
John A. Donald
Fred J. Thompson
Alabama
John HR. Teal
Oregon
Chester R. Rowell
California
Guy D. Goff
Wisconsin
Charles Suter
Missouri
Next Outbreak of Sinn Fein Will Find England Prepared
London amid rumors of massacre and incendiarism strengthens defenses around public places with armed guards. Suspects from the Aquitania liner questioned at Scotland Yard. Dublin reports guerrilla warfare, with Black and Tans killing two in Ardee and sixteen officers found hacked near Kilmichael. Labor Party delegation arrives for talks with Irish groups.
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Sinn Fein
England
London
Liverpool
Scotland Yards
Surveil
Dublin
Ireland
Cork
Ardee
Black and Tan
Kilmichael
Fate of Armenia Now in the Hands of President Wilson
Armenia's fate rests with President Wilson after he agreed to mediate under the league of nations request. The move ties the United States to Armenian-Turkish negotiations, with boundaries for a new Armenian state to be outlined and guaranteed by major powers. Soviet Russia threatens peace with propaganda in Georgia and Azerbaijan, while Turkey may oppose Armenia's size.
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Washington
Armenia
Wilson
League of Nations
League
Russia
Georgia
Azerbaijan
Wilson Offers Mediation In Armenia At League Assembly
Geneva December 1 The president's offer of personal mediation in Armenia was expected to reach the League of Nations assembly today. President Wilson warned that military aid and large expenditures require congressional approval, but the assembly anticipated funding through the league. The permanent assembly published a U S disarmament study invitation stating no American government commitment.
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Geneva
Wilson
Armenia
League of Nations Assembly
Paul Hymans
Congress
League
United States
Election Meeting of H. M. Bennett Lodge
All members are summoned to attend Friday night for a work class in second degree and the election of officers led by H. M. Bennett, noble grand. Meeting code 12-1-3.
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H. M. Bennett
Noble Grand
Ohio vs Carl Smith in second degree murder case opens
A crowded court hears the state case against Carl Smith indicted by the November grand jury for murder in the second degree. Witnesses describe a car trip from Chauncey to Millfield after booze, a whip threat, and a fatal shooting as Smith fired from a distance. The trial shaker crowd includes Chauncey relatives and friends of both Smiths.
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State of
Ohio
Carl Smith
William Clark
Ames Township
James Walsh
Athens
L. H. Blackwood
Lodi
Charles Preston
York
Cecil Shafer
Ames
Carl
Will Smith
Will
Chauncey
Millfield
Smith
Smiths
Home Brew Fire Sparks Blaze in Indianapolis
Four bottles of home brew exploded on a red hot stove as police entered Charles Ry colored Smith’s home in Indianapolis. The incident started a blaze and Smith was fined 0.
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Indianapolis
Charles Ry Colored
Smith
Border liquor seizure tops one million quarts
Washington report says more than 1,000,000 quarts of whiskey gin and other liquors have been seized from rum runners along the national border since January 16 when prohibition began. Chief Ashworth estimates this is only about one tenth of what was smuggled. The sea of liquor fills customs houses and government buildings from coast to coast, causing officials anxiety.
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Washington
United States
Chief Ashworth
United States Customs Service
Ashworth
Wives Come First Judge Rules In Alimony Case
In Cleveland on December 1 Judge Pearsons ruled that alimony takes precedence over automobile expenses. Thomas Green, sued by his Akron wife Florence for failure to pay alimony, argued he needed funds for car payments. The judge replied that alimony must be paid and warned of jail if unpaid.
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Cleveland, O
Pearsons
Thomas Green
Florence
Akron
Athens County Health Board Reviews School Survey Efforts
The Athens County Health Board met to discuss nurses reports on school facilities and the countywide school survey. They noted poor building conditions hesitant to drink facilities, issued stone jars with spigots to improve sanitation, and reported low contagious diseases with a few scarlet fever and diphtheria cases.
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Athens County Health Board
J. M. Higgins
Athens County
Higgins
Athens
Plane planter Charles Davis dies in jail rather than face murder charge
Charles Davis a wealthy Raleigh planter charged with killing his wife while drunk Monday died by his own action in his county jail cell.
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Raleigh
N. C
Chas. Davis
Poison Plot Ties Georgia Heiress Murder Case to Estate
In Macon on December 1 authorities probe the alleged murder conspiracy surrounding Fred B. Shepard the Georgia peach king who died June 1 from poisoning. Officials expect more arrests as they pursue a plot to seize the Shepard estate with bichloride of mercury in his whiskey. Dr Eugene Elmer claims his wife Mrs Elmer has no involvement and predicts a national stir as suspects fight to control holdings across California and other states.
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Macon
Fred B. Sheppard
Peach King
Charles H. Garrette
Shepard
Eugene Elmer
Elmer
Jacksonville
George N. Crandall
California
Pittiance
Georgia
Austria Given League Berth
Geneva dispatch reports the league on membership recommends Austria join the League of Nations with a unanimous vote. The commission led by Lord Cecil agrees on interpreting the penalty clause and proposes that members sever diplomatic ties with blockaded states and residents cut relations with penalized states. Public Dance at Junior Hall tonight offers 76 cent gents and 25 cent ladies admission.
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Geneva
Commission On Membership
Austria
League ‘of * Nations
Robert Cecil
League
Coroner Warns Girls On Fashion For Cold Weather
Chicago December 1. Cook County Coroner Peter M. Hoffman, originator of the safety first movement, says thin stockings flimsy lingerie and low necked dresses risk catching cold and pneumonia. He warns that wearing bare knees can invite illness.
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Chicago
Peter M. Hoffman
Cook County
United Press Today
Hoffman
Portland Man Confesses to Murder in Domestic Tragedy
Dec. 1 in Portland Oregon Thomas Latisso admitted killing his wife claiming he wanted to "make a good woman out of her." He told police I dont give a damn if they hang me I did right and was trying to make a good woman out of her.
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Portland
Oregon
Thomas Latisso
Latisso
Pittsburg Steel announces price cuts on nails and wire
The Pittsburgh Steel Company sets new prices for shipments effective December. Wire nails drop to 3.75 per keg while plain wire moves to 3.25 per hundred pounds. Barbed wire and fence staples priced proportionately.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steel Company
Teenager shoots self in Toledo home
Misa Ida White, 18, of Bay City Michigan staggers from an auto into her half sister Mrs Clara Cavani's home in Toledo. She has a revolver wound in her left breast and later says she shot herself.
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Toledo
Misa Ida White
Bay City
Mich
Clara Cavani
Athens Boy Among Torch Members at Ohio University
Clark Willemma of North Congress Street and Gordon Bolin of Lorain Ohio were elected to Torch the honorary students organization at Ohio University. The announcement was made in chapel this morning along with condolences for the late President Alston Ellis. Dean Chubb continues university business.
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Clark Willama
North Congress Street
Gordon Bolin
Lorain
Ohio
Ohio University
Torch
College Chapel
Alston Ellis
Dean Chubb
Treaty With Japs Not Pleasing To Senate
Washington reports show any proposal to settle the Japanese question by treaty will meet Senate opposition. Foreign relations committee members monitoring developments in Washington and Tokyo are ready to oppose any treaty the State Department negotiates with Japan.
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Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Tokio
State Department
Japan
Help for Farmers Would Create U S Finance Corporation
Harrisburg Dec 1 The creation of a United States finance corporation capitalized at 2,000,000,000 to open foreign trade and extend credit to farmers would solve agricultural problems. Governor W L Harding of Iowa declared at the governors conference.
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Harrisburg
United States Finance Corporation
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Sinn Fein IRA Reaches Vast Size Despite Munitions Shortage
United Press reports Sinn Fein brigadier estimates the IRA to number over 300 000 volunteers and officers. He says the force fights in resistance to British occupation while facing shortages of munitions and artillery. Local raids are decentralized under brigade control with leaders directing activities in larger cities.
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Russell Browning
United Press
Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Sinn Fein
Ireland
County Kerry
MacSwiney
Wilson Ready to Deal With Mexican government Crisis
Washington reports indicate a conspiracy against President Obregon and a Mexican government upheaval. Secretary Colby suggests United States recognition could come with a treaty and a commission to settle issues including protection of American life and oil interests.
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Washington
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
State Department
Obregon
Wilson
Colby
O. V. Pesqueira
United States
Pesqueira
Ioan
Plucky Young Cal Shaped By Carjacking Incident
A young woman was abducted by three men in a car near a canal path between Gnadenhytown and Tuscarawas. The bound and blindfolded victim was later released, and the vehicle fled with two male passengers. Sheriff George W. Shanks reported investigators tracked the case to nearby towns as they work to determine the car's direction and origin.
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Gnadenhy No
George W. Shanks
Cokerton
Varsity O Club Hosts Picture at Athens Opera House
The Ohio Varsity Club presents W. Faversham in the photoplay Man Who Lost Himself at Athens Opera House on December 2 and 3 with shows at six and eight o clock. Ohio State coeds sell tickets to fund sweaters for the football team.
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Ohio
University
W. Faversham
Athens Opera House
O. U. Coeds
Twenty Seven Ways of Making Soup Recipes Book
An advertisement promises a free recipe collection titled Twenty Seven Different Ways of Making Soup. It claims 216 canned dishes and a variety of sauces, salads, and desserts, produced by experts under the National Dann Association and taught in domestic science schools. The offer requests a coupon and stamps to Washington Information Bureau for delivery.
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National Dann Association
Washington
P .Y Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
DC. C
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