California Awakening to Dangers of Dope Habit in Hollywood
The illness of Wallace Reid, a world famed film star, brings focus on alleged drug use in Hollywood. Southern California Methodist preachers urge Los Angeles to investigate film capital conditions. They propose a citizen commission to call witnesses, administer oaths, and probe Hollywood for evidence of narcotics and alcohol abuse.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Wallace Reid
Hollywood
Southern California
Film Capital
Fire destroys five thousand bales at West Sandusky plant
A zero weather day hampers fire crews as five thousand bales of straw used in paper making burn completely at the Hinder Dauch Paper Co plant in West Sandusky. Cause undetermined.
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Sandusky
No More Afternoon School Lifts Sought by Cincinnati Office
Miss Luht Adler director of the juvenile protective association of Cincinnati seeks action from the safety director to end after school lifts for boys. The move targets safer routes for youngsters and aims to reduce risky travel after classes.
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Cincinnati
Luht Adler
Juvenile Protective Association of Cincinnati
Madame Bernhardt Forced to Quit Stage by Ill Health
Paris dispatch reports Madame Sarah Bernhardt, renowned actress, will never again perform on stage due to heart disease. She collapsed during rehearsal, is under care of Dr Desses and Dr Marot, with a bulletin stating the crisis passed but long rest is imperative.
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Paris
Madame Sarah Bernhardt
Madame Bernhardt
Desses
Marot
Maybe She Can Live On This
In New York a surrogate court judge allows Margaret Alicia Sparrow to receive 20 000 dollars a year from her father Edward Grant Sparrow estate. The estate totals 3 400 000 dollars and funds are reserved until she turns thirty, with 15 years left to collect the full amount. Margaret's mother Mrs Sparrow had sought a larger income of 50 000 dollars annually for her daughter's support.
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New York
Margaret Alicia Sparrow
Lansing
Mich
Margaret
Edward Grant Sparrow
Michigan
Masons Hold Regular Meeting this Wednesday Evening
Regular meeting of the Masons scheduled for Wednesday evening December 2 with installation of officers. Officers listed include J. R. Morton J. I. M. Jas A. Palmer. Secretaries noted as Palmer et al. The notice appears in city records with scheduling and officer installation details.
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J. R. Morton
J. I. M. Jas
A. Palmer
Reid Drug Scandal Prompts Push for Tighter Laws
In congressional circles the Wallace Reid drug addiction case spurs calls for stricter antinarcotic laws and tougher enforcement. Senator Shortridge labels Reid a danger signal to Hollywood and urges federal restrictions, while Senator Borah opposes movie censorship and Senator Myers calls for cleaning up film figures.
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William K. Hutchinson
Washington
Wallace Reid
Reid
Senator Shortridge
California
Shortridge
Borah
Idaho
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Myers
Montana
Hollywood
Senate
Mixed British views on US role in European affairs
London dispatch reports Sir Auckland Geddes stating the United States has not taken action toward a Europe loan or reparations talks in Paris. British cabinet to meet next week on reparations. press voices range from cautious optimism about US help to sharp criticism and skepticism.
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London
Sir Auckland Geddes
Foreign Office
United States
Europe
Paris
Washington
Westminister Gazette
Germany
Bonar Law
Odd Fellows Break Record at Charity Ball
A large crowd attended the Oddfellows hall dance for the annual charity ball raising over $100. Proceeds go to the Oddfellows Home at Springfield as a Christmas offering. PD. H. Slim Seward chaired the charity ball committee.
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Lodge of Oddfellows
Oddfellows
Springfield
PD. H. (Slim) Seward
Sullivan's Doll House Holiday Open Evening Sale
Fancy baskets dolls lamp dolls candy blankets and Xmas novelties offered by Sullivan's Doll House. Store invites shoppers to browse gifts and seasonal items with evening hours stated.
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Sullivan's Doll House
City Manager Is Fired From Springfield Post
Springfield awaits changes as W H Mahoney prepares to become city manager on January 1 after Parsons is discharged by a council majority. Parsons had sought reasons for the action, backed by friends, but the commission did not provide them.
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Springfield
W. H. Mahoney
E. E. Parsons
Parsons
Dozens Die in Riots in Milan Turmoil
Dec 19 report from Turin states twelve persons were killed in clashes between fascists and communists. The violence occurred amid ongoing street battles as authorities struggled to restore order.
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Milan
Turin
Paris Heiress Mathilde McCormick Arrives for Christmas
18 year old Mathilde McCormick granddaughter of John D Rockefeller arrived in Paris from Switzerland to shop. She went to the home of her step mother Ganna Walska McCormick at 14 Rue Luebeck instead of a hotel. Harold McCormick, her father, and his bride plan to return to the United States for the holidays.
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Paris
Dee
Mathilde McCormick
John D Rockefeller
Switzerland
Ganna Walska McCormick
Rue Luebeck
Harold McCormick
Mathilde
United States
Wage concession seen likely as potters strike ends
Delegates from the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters and United States Potters Association met in joint conference in Atlantic City to discuss terms for a new ware branch agreement. Separate meetings yesterday prepared for a speedy settlement, with harmony reported and a favorable conclusion anticipated.
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Atlantic City
Nid
Des
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
United States Potters’ Association
Reverend Irwin Sentenced to 20 Years in Ohio Penitentiary
Rev Lark W Irwin former pastor of Har din Methodist church is sentenced to the Ohio penitentiary for 20 years after conviction of fathering a child with his 11 year old stepdaughter Elizabeth. The judge said the offense was aggravated by his position in the community and his relation to the child. Irwin plans an appeal though he proclaims innocence. Mrs Irwin defends her husband.
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Sidney, O
Lark W. Irwin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hardin
Ohio Penitentiary
Elizabeth
Common Pleas Court
God
Fire apparatus speed limits set for downtown use
Cincinnati safety director Charles E. Tudor ordered fire apparatus to slow downtown. Going to a fire vehicles must not exceed 15 miles per hour and returning 10 miles per hour.
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Cincinnati
Charles E. Tudor
Athens Country Club Dinner Notice and Holiday Closures
Members must notify the Steward by Friday noon for Christmas day dinner. Dec 22. No dining room service at the Country Club on Dec 31 and June 1 due to the Steward’s absence. Committee.
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Athens Country Club
Country Club
Steward
Seven republican irregulars executed in Mount Joy prison
Seven railway worker insurgents were executed by the Free State at Mount Joy prison for possession of weapons and plans to disrupt trains. Tried by secret court martial, they were part of a gang blamed for troop train attacks, ambushes, and lootings near Kildare.
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Daniel O'Connell
U. N.S
Dublin
Republcan
Mount Joy Prison
Trish Free State
Kildare
the Free State
Stephen White
Joseph Johnston
Patrick Mangan
Patrick Nolan
Bealan Moore
James Qconnor
Patrick Bagwell
Cork
Lord Glenavy
Senate
Free State
Prohibition Officials Pledge Tougher Action After White House Summit
Treasury and Justice officials plan tighter federal probes and closer state cooperation to stiffen penalties for Volstead Act violators. Attorney General and Prohibition Commissioner say lax enforcement fuels a national scandal. governors at the White House conference urge better public education and local enforcement.
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W. H. Atkins
Washington
Treasury
Justice Departments
Harding
Daugherty
Haynes
Department of Justice
Four Survivors Testify in Herrin Mine Massacre Case
Four survivors of the June 22 Herrin Lester strip mine massacre testified in Marion against five murder defendants. Joseph O'Rouke, left for dead, was central as witnesses Wilburn Cairns Bernard Jones and Robert Officer, guarded and eager to leave Williamson County.
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Marion
Lester
Herrin
Joseph O'Rouke
Wilburn Cairns
O'Rouke
Bernard Jones
Robert Officer
Chicago
Williamson County
Charity Bridge Party for Christmas Seal in Athens
A charity bridge party to aid the Christmas seal sale will be held in Athens at the Athens Chamber of Commerce Friday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Robert Hodkins, in charge of Christmas stamps for the City Federation, announced the event open to all women who play bridge. A chair fee of 50 cents will fund seal purchases. committee members are Mrs. Hodkins, Mrs. Thurman Morgan, and Mrs. C. D. Hopkins.
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Athens
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Robert Hodkins
Thurman Morgan
C. Dd, Hopkins
U.S. Debates Role in German Reparations Settlement
President Harding and his cabinet renewed discussions on how the United States can assist in settling the German reparations issue described as the crux of Europe’s situation. Officials say America has issued feelers rather than commitments, with decisions due in 30 days as European talks proceed and allied premiers prepare to meet in January.
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America
Harding
Europe
Germany
Vege tation Thickness Needed for Coal Production
A nine foot layer of vegetation is required to yield one foot of coal, illustrating the extensive organic accumulation timeline and peat formation fundamentals.
Santa Claus Tells About His Day's Work With The Little Folks
COLUMBUS December 19 Santa Claus and his helpers bring joy to children as Salvation Army Santa Ed Montgomery and railroader John C Howard describe their duties. Montgomery has served since 1872 and notes boys request gifts while girls are shy. Howard, widower and former decorator, says he joins Santa to connect with kids and plans to travel west after Christmas unless a job arises.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Ed Montgomery
Salvation Army
Nick
Montgomery
John C. Howard
Howard
Athens City Council Approves Police Chief Salary Increase
Sheriff Herb J. Parker of Athens County will become chief of police for Athens after the city council approved raising the police chief salary from 140 to 200 dollars monthly. Parker will assume duties when his sheriff term ends January 1, succeeding Chief Cady who will move to deputy sheriff under Sheriff-elect McKinley. Negotiations with Parker spanned weeks as officials praised his reputation, experience, and popularity.
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Herb J. Parker
Athens County
Athens
Raphel Johnson
Parker
Cady
McKinley
Hoopeston man dies from burns in box car accident
Akron Dee, 19, John Gutcher of Hoopeston Hrs. died at city hospital from burns received while riding a B and O box car he was stealing last night. Found by the station master unconscious in an empty car, his clothing burned away and his body burned. He told doctors he had been smoking a cigarette that fell from his fingers as he dozed. He was en route to Bradford Pa. to visit his sister for the holidays.
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Akron
Dee
John Gutcher
Hoopeston
Bradford
Shipment of Money Fully Insured After Denver Robbery
Federal reserve officials said no loss will be sustained by the government or the Denver bank after a robbery of 200 dollars in five dollar notes. The shipment was insured and a representative will be fully indemnified if the money is not recovered promptly.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank of Denver
Federal Reserve
Denver Bank
Lost Blue White Diamond Ring in Nelsonville
The notice offers a valuable reward for the return of a blue white diamond ring. Charles Hellyer is referenced with contact via Box 123 Nelsonville Ohio dated December 19, 1908.
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Charles Hellyer
Nelsonville
Ohio
Year Ends With Long Council Session In 1927 Business
Council closed 1927 with a three hour meeting adjourning to January 1928. Roger Jones presided. Mayor Gill said a president for the coming year would be appointed soon. City accepts Frank E Roach deed widening Inlet 1756 alley from 12 to 18 feet on Varn Vorhes street. Assessments set for Pratt and North Congress streets, $4.03 and $4.68 per front foot. Owners have 30 days to pay or be added to the tax duplicate. Budget notes include Court and Union street assessments next meeting, costing $5-$6 per front foot after city covers half. Lancaster street sidewalk grade fixed. chief of police salary set at $200 monthly with $2000 bond. Service Director Williams seeks BR&O right of way under Snake Creek culvert for East Side storm sewer. matter referred to him. Union Street Cemetery company brick grant for entrance drive. Committees discuss sale of City Building. Dirt from Kart Side storm sewer excavation causes dispute over ownership and legal risk amid potential lawsuits. back-filling and benefit-based assessments discussed.
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Roger Jones
Gill
Frank 8. Roach
Varn Vorhes Street
Pratt Street
Congress Streets
Court
Union
Lancaster Street
Williams
BR & O
Snake Creek
Union Street
Eompany
Connellman Blackwood
Fenzel
Jones
British issue second ultimatum to Turks at peace talks
Lord Curzon, head of the British delegation, served a second ultimatum in Lausanne. The Allies warned the Turks the straits proposals must be accepted by tomorrow or the Allies would withdraw from the conference.
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Lausanne
Lord Curzon
MASC Lodge 25 to Install Officers Tuesday Evening
Special communication of Parannt thin lodge No. 25 F and A M. convenes Tuesday December 19 at 6 30 pm. Installation of officers follows with work in M M degree. W W LEE W M J A PALMER Sec
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Thin Lodge No. 25
Information Bureau Offer at The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger announces Frederic Haskin runs an information bureau in Washington for public use. Free access with stamps for return postage. write to him for any desired facts.
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Frederic Haskin
Washington
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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