Police hunt for suspect after Junod mill safe blast
Police in Athens continued inquiries into tramp and stranger activity after a safe blowing at the Junod mill. They detained E. W. Wires, 55, a nomadic carpenter, who gave a troubled account of his life and claimed he worked little recently. He said hardship and a German wife caused his absence from town and he hoped to reach Parkersburg.
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Athens
Junod Mill
California
E. W. Wires
Blannerhasset Island
Tom Roush
Parkersburg
Charity Ball of Elks Scheduled for Next Week
The Athens Elks plan their annual charity ball on a Wednesday evening in December with dancing from 8 to 11. Proceeds benefit the Elks minstrel shows, which will be staged early in March under the direction of Charles Aden, who previously organized successful minstrel productions.
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of Elks
Athens
Ohio farms reveal fuel use and wages in 1920 report
State crop service findings show farmers averaged 14 cords of wood per farm valued at 4.95 a cord, and 8.2 tons of coal per farm at 9.14 a ton. Total fuel value across 250 000 farms estimated at 36 062 000 dollars. Wages for male farm labor and day rates for harvest detailed. Straw yields per acre listed for wheat oats rye and barley.
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Federal Crop Reporting Service
Ohio
Crow Secon
Water Belt From St Lawrence to Gulf Of Mexico Predicted
Government experts predict a navigable water belt extending from the Gulf of Mexico through the Mississippi river and the Illinois waterway to the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence, with Chicago as the buckle. Local civic groups through the Association of Commerce and the Commercial club plan early studies of plans advanced by Col. William V. Judson.
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ST. Lawrence
Gulf OF Mexico
Chicago
Mississippi River
Illinois Waterway
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Association of Commerce
The
Commercial Club
William V. Judson
Death of World War Hero Lieut Pat O Brien in Los Angeles
Lieut Pat O Brien a famed World War I hero and Royal Flying Corps veteran committed suicide in an Alexandria Hotel room after a marital rift with his wife Virginia Dare. He was 80 and had just arrived from Oakland. The note blamed cowardice and asked that belongings be sent to his mother in Momence Illinois.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pat O’brien
Alexandria
O’brien
Royal Flying Corps
Virginia Dare
Lieut. O’brien
Oakland
San Francisco
Germany
Momence
Illinois
Navy press access eyed for naval radio stations
The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will consider a resolution to allow all naval radio stations to accept press messages. Introduced by Representative Britten the measure argues current rules block news exchange and hinder American press abroad, urging public access and consistent use of stations for international reporting.
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Washington
Decc
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Representative Green
Massachusetts
Britten
Congress
Far Wast
South America
United States
Robbers Strike Majestic and Junod Milling in Athens
Yeggs prowled Athens business district forcing entry to the Majestic theater on Court street and the Junod Milling company office Thursday night. They emptied the milling safe of 800 pennies and moved a small steel part package from the Majestic office, leaving no clear suspects as police investigate footprints and motive.
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Athens
Yeggs
Junod Milling Company
Majestic Theater
Court Street
Milling Company
Majestic
Maurice Gross
The
Geggs
Junod
Armour Heiress to Wed Mitchell Sons Heir to Fortunes
Chicago report states Miss Lolita Armour sole heir to the Armour estate worth about 60 million dollars will marry John J. Mitchell Jr. eldest son of J J Mitchell bank president and director in many firms. Armour fortune estimated at 10 million dollars. Mitchell’s father heads multiple banks and holds vast wealth.
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Chicago
Mid-West
Lolita Armour
J. Ogden Armour
John J. Mitchell
Miss Armour
Mitchell
Armour
Treasure belt patent described as undergarment worn belt
A recently patented treasure belt designed to be worn under clothing hangs from shoulder straps in a position near the belt line to allow concealment of items in its pockets.
Armed Guards Quiet Independence Riots After Martial Law
In Independence Kansas war veterans enforce near martial law. The mayor closes businesses after dark and bans unpermitted civilians. National guard units move in from Lawrence. Oma Small is accidentally shot. Armed guards surround the jail to deter a lynching of Noble Green who is linked to a fatal shooting.
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Independence
Kas
National Guards
Lawrence
Oma Small
Noble Green
R. B. Wharton
Community supper aids Christmas program at schoolhouse
A large crowd gathered Saturday night for a pre supper to raise funds for a Christmas entertainment and the community Christmas tree to be held December 23 at the schoolhouse. Local residents Libby Young, Nellie Levacy, Enola Morris, Ethel Levacy, Amanda Stanley, and Maggie Lavacy visited Theresa Blackwood. Mrs Frank Cain stayed with her parents Herb and Mrs Douglas. May Stanley left for Galena for work.
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Libby Young
Albany
Frank Helwigot
Athens
Nellie Levacy
Enola Morris
Ethel Levacy
Amanda Stanley
Maggie Lavacy
Theresa Blackwood
Frank Cain
Herb Douglas
May Stanley
Galena
War ET Taken Away to Stop Further Riots
National guard troops mounted machine guns around the courthouse in Independence Kansas to curb race turmoil. Noble Green the Black man accused of the murder was moved to a nearby city jail. Motor cars stood ready to rush troops to protect the accused as lynching efforts were reported.
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Independence
Kan
Court House
National Guard
Noble Green
Milady Wears Snake Slippers for the Winter
Milady’s winter footwear features snakeskin and metallic tones. Gotham shops push footgear in gilded skins with fringe tongues and vivid leathers. High shoes decline while two-strap sandals and gray suedes dominate Southern and New York fashion scenes.
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United Press
New York
Milady
Gotham
Animal Kingdom
Combination patent leather with suede and soft pile cloth
The description notes extensive use of combination materials including patent leather, suede and soft pile cloth. It highlights their prevalence in products and fashion items.
Women push for Musser to join Warren board of health
Dec 18 Warren Ohio reports Mayor McBride urged by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and other groups to appoint Olive H. Musser to the board of health during J. C. Williams temporary absence. Musser has led civic efforts for two decades.
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Rektbeey-Wlepgel Ass
Automobile Dept. Srt
Knights
Are
Iba Willys—Knight
Federal Es
Michiga
IND
Canada
Lake
Horoa
Tenn
Gulf
Navy Radio
the Press
Veo Madej
Holliday
Marjorie
Wm. Mills
Citizens Central
Bank Bldg
Nelsonville, Ohio
Automotive Battery & Electric Co
Willard
Breckenridge Northern Oil Syndicate
McQuaid
Court House of
Breckenridge
Humble No. 1
Humble No. 2
Walker-Goodwin
Pipe Line Company
H. L. Howe
Pipe Line
Syndicate
Texas
First Nat’l Bank Bldg
Chamber of Commerce
Breckenridge, Texas
First Nat’l Bank
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