Fines and Costs Totals Reported by Athens County Justices
State Examiner W. Bowen reports nine months of fines and costs totaling 68 141 14 in Athens County justice of the peace offices. The breakdown shows 48 962 05 in fines and 19 179 09 in costs, with much of the fines delinquent and some suspended.
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Athens County
W. Bowen
C. H. Porter
Athens
Charles C. Caldwell
Jacksonville
H. H. Donley
Nelsonville
M. B. Tucker
Chauncey
L. W. Sanders
Millfield
W. R. Dewland
Glouster
Cleveland clergyman sent to federal prison for obscene mailings
The Rev. Albert Bidney Gregg, head of the American Civic Reform union and Methodist clergyman, received 22 months in Atlanta federal penitentiary and a $750 fine after being convicted of sending obscene affidavits to St Paul’s Episcopal church members. He admitted mailing the vile documents saying he wanted to burn Hicks up. Hicks was exonerated by his congregation.
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Cleveland
Albert Bidney Gregg
American Civic Reform Union
Northeast Ohio
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Paul Jones
Federal District
Gregg
William C. Hicks
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
New York
Hicks
van Buren
Doctor Hicks
Girl kills chum during burglar raid in Cleveland
Nellie Ziefel an 18 year old girl is dead in Cleveland after being killed by Pauline Medeck 15 during a burglar hunt at the Medeck home last night authorities reported.
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Chum Cleveland
Nellie Ziefel
Pauline Medeck
Medeck
A Gentleman from the East Promises a Glorious Proposition
A 1925 Star Company item presents a religiously inclusive scheme named the glorious Proposition claiming to end quarrels and prejudice. It frames a universal approach to faith designed to fit all people.
No religion suits all men say critics of belief
The piece argues that gods reflect their makers and that primitive and pagan peoples create deities in their own image. It notes praise for President Coolidge from western newspapers and suggests his success stems from western prosperity and approval.
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Coolidge
West
President Coolidge notes Carn on Page Four
President Calvin Coolidge comments on the Carn matter in a news brief on page four. The report highlights his view and places it within the day's political coverage.
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Coolidge
Insurgent Republicans Threaten Party Discipline
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska warned that Republicans who discipline dissenters risk a political revolution and a collapse of GOP power. He blasted punishment of Senator Bob La Follette and named President Coolidge as responsible, saying the move would mock the constitution.
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Washington
George W. Nortis
Nebraska
Norrié
Congress
Bob LaFollette
President Coolidge
LaFollette
Norris
Ten Days Occupied Court Hears Fletcher Collins Shooting Testimony
Hundreds jam the courthouse to hear testimony in the Fletcher Collins shooting case. The evidence against the slayer is presented in a tense hearing as jurors observe proceedings.
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Fletcher Collins
Trial of George Steele in Jackson on Collings murder
In Jackson, the trial of George Steele for the October 8 shooting death of Vinton County Sheriff Fletcher Collins concluded testimony and entered closing arguments. Steele, a prominent Jackson county farmer, faces charges tied to a broader 1925 murder and robbery case, with Ames Robinet and other witnesses testifying about his involvement and alibi.
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George Steele
Jackson
Jackson County
Vinton County
Fletcher Collins
Steele
Amy Robinet
Lshot Collins
Welgton
Collins
Page Eleven
French Taxes Considered to Stop Overtime Printing
Paris reports that Finance Minister Loucheur may propose new taxes to curb loans and the vast number of paper francs printed daily. Tax plans include a 20 percent income tax rise, higher transfer taxes, and increased levies on alcohol, gasoline, tobacco, postage, telegraph, and telephone. Most measures not effective before 1937.
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Paris
Consolidated Press
Loucheur
Treasury
No Intervention Sought in Anthracite Strike by Operators
Samuel D. Warriner head of the anthracite operators told the American Mining Congress that no federal or state intervention is needed. He dismissed Governor Pinchot’s proposed settlement as impractical and said operators will press current demands against the United Mine Workers.
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Washington
Samuel D. Warriner
American Mining Congress
Warriner
Pinchot
United Mine Workers
Bank Robbery Suspects Nabbed In Dayton
Dayton youths Russell Swilhart and Paul Diefendderfer were arrested for the Trotwood bank robbery eight miles west of Dayton. Police say the pair surrendered $4,000 in loot from the morning heist.
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Dayton
Russell Swilhart
Paul Diefendderfer
Trotwood
Here
Don t Come South Unless You Have Capital or Are a Trade Specialist
Miami chamber warns that families should not move south unless they have capital or trade skills. Report quotes say a $180 million building boom exists, wages for tradesmen range from 12 to 18 dollars daily, laborers 5 to 7, printers 60 to 90 weekly. A painter praised earnings but lives in tent city with bachelor status.
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Miami Commerce Chamber
Allene Sumner N. E
Miami
Fra
Miami Chamber of Commerce
Borah Seeks Soviet Recognition Post BoroH Breakout
Washington December 10 Senator W E Borah, chairman of the committee on relations for Soviet recognition, breaks out in a statement. Mosul awarded by London on December 16 per official circles.
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Mosul
London
Patrick accuses in Mitchell court martial testimony
Major General Mason M. Patrick, chief of the Army Air Service, testified as a prosecution witness in the Colon el William Mitchell court martial and accused the War Department of improper actions. He described alleged misfortunes and defended the Air Service’s integrity while outlining the events leading to the case.
Sherill Resigns Army to Become Cincinnati City Manager
Lieut. Col. C. O. Sherill resigns from the Army to take the post of Cincinnati city manager at a salary of 25000 dollars annually. He was slated to assume duties soon after the announcement.
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Washington
C. O. Sherill
Cincinnati
Famous Document Brought To Light In War Tension
Berlin reports publish a 1914 letter by Col. Edward M. House, to Kaiser Wilhelm II, urging peace as war looms. Gottlieb von Jagow releases the letter in response to Sir Edward Grey memoirs. House notes French desire for revenge but says French leaders do not share those feelings.
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Colonel House
von Jagew
Berlin
Edward M. House
London
Gottlieb von Jagow
Germany
von Jagow
Cently
Edward Gray
Sir Edward Grey
Wilson
Lord Grey
Derey
Kaiser
Paynes Plan To Eradicate Snakes By Porcelain Eggs
Charles Payne a naturalist from Wichita proposes to persuade lawmakers to fund thousands of porcelain eggs placed in hen houses across Texas. He believes snakes will eat the eggs and die and rotting bodies will expose more eggs for other snakes to consume, ultimately wiping out Texas snakes.
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Charles” Payne
Wichite
Texas
Hume
Major Johnson Denies Christmas Seals Involvement
Major Johnson rejected D M Auch of the Ohio Public Health association who claimed Johnson directed or authorized Christmas Seals sales in Athens. Johnson said he did not manage the Community Chest fund or money, and has never been connected with seals or their administration. He urged clarity and distance from Auchs statements and emphasized his noninvolvement.
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M. Johnson
D. M. Auch
Ohio Public Health Association
Athens
Major Johnson
Auch
Mr. Johnson
Mars
Johnson
League Council Tackles Global Disarmament Question
In Geneva the League of Nations council discussed proposals for a sweeping international disarmament conference. Observers say Locarno style security could spur voluntary cuts, yet broad universal disarmament via negotiation is viewed as unlikely. Some warn forced reductions would provoke distrust and hinder peace efforts.
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Geneva
Consolidated Press
Council of the
League of Nations
Locarno
Servants in Russia to Share Same Food as Family
Moscow dispatch says families and servants will share the same meals under a council of people's reforms plan. The brief note mentions no restriction on distribution of food or resources amid ongoing civilian measures, with families stated to include domestic staff.
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Russia
Moscow
The
Council of People's
University Leases D. H. Moore Home
Ohio university leases the home of D. H. Moore at 48 E Union Street for two years as a president’s residence. The monthly rent is 150 dollars with an option to buy at 30 000 dollars within the term. Possession to be given by June 1926, possibly April.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Cc. C. Crabbe
Donahey
Dabney Horton
Ohio State
Horton
George W. Rightmire
B F. McDonald
O. 8
J. V. Denny
Denny
D. H. Moore
E. Union Street
Ohio University
University
Clergyman Claims Dynamite Buoyed His Health in Court
Clarence M. Goodman, a Stanford clergyman and contractor, admitted chewing dynamite and said it was good medicine. He was fined $25 for possessing eight mole on the premises.
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Stanford, Conn
Clarence M. Goodman
Mellon Sees Better Times Ahead in 1926
Secretary Mellon predicts a return to full economic activity in 1926 with improved profits, employment, and agriculture. He notes progress in Europe through the Dawes plan, calls for caution on domestic spending, and expects gradual restoration of international trade as debts are settled and exchange stabilizes.
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Y Robert &. Thornburge
Washington
Amerion ii
Europe
Melion
Mellon
Mellen
AT DO play Canned foods them 0 succesaful
The fragment notes a failed effort linked to canned foods and a play context with unclear specifics. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable to anchor a fuller report.
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Arthur Brisban
Star Company
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Wellston
Will Loucheur
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