Thirty Sounds For Grand Old Man Of Lout
Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal died in Jacksonville at 6 50 pm His life shaped southern midwestern journalism and he coined famous phrases He retired after Courier Journal ownership transferred and wrote Looking Backward His career spanned Civil War journalism and a strong stance against the League of Nations
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Jacksonville
Florida
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courrier- Journal
Watterson
South Middle West
United States
Hapsburgs
Hohenzollerns
Capital
Washington
Tennessee
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Washington States
Forrest
Polk
Chattanooga Rose
Louisville
Kentucky
Journal
Democrat
W. N. Haldeman
Courier-Journal
Marie Henry
Isaac Marcosson
Irvin Cobb
Wilson Watterson
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Wilson
League
Anti-Treaty Bloc Emerges in Senate Amid Telegram Pressure
Republican senators began forming an anti treaty bloc as hundreds of telegrams poured in urging opposition to any pact that would give American guarantees to Japan or involve preservation of territorial integrity. The Washington dispatch notes the mounting opposition within the GOP to such a treaty.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Washington
Japan
New Hat Shoes Coat Parade Remarked by Woman
A woman displays a new hat shoes and coat in a scene highlighting fashion debut. The event spotlights personal style and accessory choices in a public setting.
Runaway Boy Seeks Mother After Store Explosion
In Columbus a fourteen year old runaway Ernest Carl left home after a promise to quit hockey. His mother Mrs Barbara Carl was killed in yesterday’s Wright store explosion. A note she left for him was found on a dresser as neighbors search for the boy.
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Ernest Carl
Barbara Carl
Wright
Ernest
Prohibition Chief Admits Drinking While Investigating
Columbus December 22 State prohibition commissioner Don V Parker admitted drinking in a case against an Akron roadhouse proprietor believed to sell liquor. He described how agents obtained evidence in a bar and a dance hall then chased three liquor running cars and captured seized cargo during transfers and a sale attempt.
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Columbus
Don V. Parker
Parker
Akron
Toledo
Explosion Ruled Gas Leak At Wright Department Store
Columbus fire marshal Dykeman says a gas main leak caused the explosion at Wright Department Store yesterday amid crowded Christmas shoppers. No further injuries details released.
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Columbus
Wright Department Store
Dykeman
Woman attorney Louise Strong named Alliance treasurer after recount
In Canton on December 22 Louise C. Strong the only woman attorney in Stark county was declared elected treasurer of Alliance by a common pleas court recount. The official tally had O Karl Ayres winning by 16 votes but the recount gave Strong a 49 vote majority for the Republican party.
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Canton
Louise C. Strong
Stark County
City of Alliance
Common Pleas Court
O. Karl Ayres
Miss Strong
Fox Chase in Cleveland Distracts Holiday Shoppers
A large brown fox named John wandered into Cleveland’s business district on December 22 causing shoppers to flee. A newspaperman was photographed, the fox nipped a clerk, and Police Officer George Zicarelli along with bystanders corralled the animal on a sidewalk after it backed into a traffic jam.
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Cleveland
John
George Zicarelli
Mr. Fox
Zicarelli
Christmas Shopping Directory Ad Highlights Deals
Four column Want Ad page in today's Messenger lists many desirable gift items with two shopping days left before Christmas. The directory offers a quick guide for last minute shoppers across multiple categories.
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Today
S Messenger
Amish farmer jailed for refusing school attendance
Joel J. Yoder, a farmer in New Philadelphia and Amish member, began a 30 day jail term for refusing to send his son to public school. He rejected a $12.20 fine and a $100 bond offered to allow schooling, saying he disapproves of modern teachings and the round-earth belief.
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New
Philadelphia
Joel J. Yoder
Sen
Yoder
Sigma
Last Barriers in Arms Meet Tackled Today
The arms conference tackled final barriers to naval limitation. France pressed for a large allotment of auxiliary craft while Britain sought total abolition of submarines. A letter from Premier Briand to clarify France's position was expected via Ambassador Harvey in London. Neither demand would be fully granted but concessions, notably submarine tonnage reductions, were anticipated.
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Washington
France
Britain
Briand
Harvey
London
Ford denied permission to cut coal rates on railroad
Washington December 22 Henry Ford was refused permission by the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce coal rates on the Detroit Toledo and Ironton line. This marks the fourth time Ford has been denied rate cuts for his road.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ford
Compensation recommended for lost time at Athens State Hospital
The Ohio Industrial Commission recommended compensation at a wage of 6.92 dollars for the time Mrs. Clyde Moorhead was laid up after a hip injury suffered while serving a pitcher of water at Athens State Hospital. The accident occurred last year and she left the institution in early summer to live with a sister in Columbus. A corrective operation, if needed, is authorized. Compensation covers from the injury until her departure.
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Ohio Industrial Commission
Athens State Hospital
Clyde Moorhead
Split Upon the TA Question Looks Certain
Columbus, Dec. 22. Failure of the special taxation committee from the house and senate to agree on a taxation problem was predicted by C. C. Crabbe of London, floor leader of the house. He said the uniform rulers would not accept any classification amendment and would reject it even with a special session. The committee met to discuss amendment resolutions drafted by a Cleveland subcommittee.
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Columbus
House
Senate
C. C. Crabbe
London
Crabbe
Cleveland
Right to sell alcohol restricted to druggists in Ohio
A new interpretation of the Wendt poison drug act restricts denatured alcohol sales to druggists only. Garages filling stations and hardware stores may not sell anti freez liquids after hours, with penalties from 50 to 200 dollars for violations. The move follows Attorney General John G Price's opinion highlighting the act authored by Columbus druggist William Wendt.
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State Board of Pharmacy
Gereral John G. Price
General Assembly
William Wendt
Columbus
Christmas Vacation Dims Athens Schools Early
Athens Public Schools and the high school plan an early dismissal at 12 30 Friday before the Christmas break. Regular classes begin at 8 00 and proceed normally until dismissal.
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Athens
Coldest Day Follows Shortest Day in Athens
Athenians faced a 14 degrees above zero morning at seven. The county cooled last night as winter began, with reports of car engines freezing and furnaces roaring. Meteorologists note yesterday was the shortest day of the year and winter’s start was delayed.
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Athens
Winter
Notable Ohio Deaths and Embezzlement Case Recap
Yesterday in Ohio reports the death of Robert T. Lytle a congressman and Ohio militia major general in New Orleans. It notes Cornelius Hamilton a congressman killed by his son at Marysville and Charles J Warriner Big Four railroad treasurer pleading guilty in Cincinnati to embezzling 645000.
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Robert T. Lytle
Congress
Ohio
New Orleans
Clermont County
Cornelius 8. Hamilton
Marysville
Muskingum County
Charles J&. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Cincinnati
Japanese blamed by MPs for delay in Shantung talks
Tokyo officials urged Japan to stand firm while the press blamed China for the failure to reach a settlement. The public sentiment portrayed Japan as steadfast and China as obstinate in the Shantung controversy.
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United Press
Tokio
the Press Today
Japan
China
Shantung
Wall Collapse Kills Two at Markerton Post Office
Walter Culver aged 48 and Edward Sigman age 45, both of Barberton, die when a wall at the new Markerton post office building collapses during construction.
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Markberton, CO
Walter Culver
Edward Sigman
Barberton
Two Cambridge Girls Die in Streetcar Collision
Clara Young 24 was killed and Florence Price 17 seriously injured when struck by an eastbound Ohio Service Company street car on the Cambridge bridge line near the glass plant as they walked to work. Price was buried from the bridge and remains in a local hospital. Young's head was mangled.
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Cambridge
Clara Young
Florence Price
Ohio Service Company
Cambridge Glass
Miss Price
Miss Young
Gengorg to Gl ean House in Censorship Inquiry
A special Ohio committee led by Governor Davis will survey the film censorship division to improve efficiency. Members include W B Bliss Howard Winters C C Waltermire and Evelyn Snow. The probe follows charges of friction within the division.
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Columbus
Derc
Department of Education
Davis
W. B. Bliss
Howard Winters
C. C. Waltermire
Evelyn Snow
Mount Vernon
Leaders Try To Force Vote On Anglo-Irish Treaty
Dublin December 22. As the eighth day of debate on the Anglo-Irish treaty nears its close leaders from opposing factions press to force a vote tonight or early Friday to secure a definite decision before the Christmas adjournment.
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McCann United Press
Dublin
Quarrel Over Woman Ends in Fatal Shootout
In Cleveland Ohio a stock room manager George Beamer shot and killed truck driver John Emmel during a restaurant quarrel. Witnesses say Emmel attacked Beamer and a struggle preceded a gunshot. Mrs Emmel, who had divorced Emmel, said she was engaged to Beamer.
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Cleveland, O
George Beamer
Cleveland National Automobile Company
John Emmet
Emmel
Beamer
New York Grads Plan Ohio University Alumni Dinner
Ohio university alumni in New York invite members to the annual reunion and dinner at Cafe Boulevard in New York City on December 26, 1921. A reception runs 6 30 to 7 00 p m with dinner at 7 00 p m guest of honor will be President EB B Bryan. Last year’s reunion drew fifty alumni.
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Ohio University
Ohio University Alumni Association of New York
Cafe Boulevard
41St
Broadway
New York City
EB. B. Bryan
Ohio
Convict Hides Inside Ohio Penitentiary Walls
Paul Mason of Youngstown serving an indeterminate burglary sentence vanished yesterday. Prison officials believe he remains inside the Ohio penitentiary despite searches.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Paul Mason
Youngstown
Mason
Black Smallpox Epidemic Hurts Kansas City Christmas Trade
The Kansas City chamber of commerce declares a "black smallpox" epidemic reports exaggerated nationwide and attributes millions in lost Christmas trade to the situation in Kansas City Missouri.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Chamber of Commerce
Plane crashes after takeoff from Omaha field
An airplane crashed to the ground shortly after taking off from the Omaha flying field today bound for Des Moines. No one was injured.
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Omaha
Neb
Des Moines
No Paper Monday Observed for National Holiday
The Messenger will not publish nor operate Monday December 26 due to the Christmas holiday. Offices and shop will be closed all day as business suspends for the day.
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Messenger
Signa Sibolt faces liquor charge appeal decision
Signa Sibolt was fined 100 dollars in district court for a liquor violation and the jury increased it to 200 dollars on appeal. Sibolt is undecided about pursuing further appeal.
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Milwaukee
Signa Sibolt
Sigma
Tom Cotton Jr. lists his Christmas wish list
A six year old boy asks Santa for an electric picture machine, football, tinker toys and more. He adds he hopes Santa brings many things for other children as well, signing his note as Tommy Cotton.
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Santa Claus
Tom Cotton Jr
Santa
Honeymoon of Half a Century Ends in Louisville
Colonel Henry Watterson dies in Louisville after a 56 year marriage to Rebecca Ewing. The Civil War era romance began after the war and the couple celebrated their long honeymoon earlier this week. Mrs. Watterson stood by him through half a century of public life.
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Louisville
Henry Watterson
Watterson
Rebecca Ewing
Nashville
Lumber Yards Burn in Akron Fire
Fire destroyed the Brown and Graves Company lumber yards including a large warehouse and new office building in Akron. Damage estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Akron, CO
Brown and Graves Company
Retail Prices Brought Up Again
Attorney General Daugherty orders a nationwide probe into retail and wholesale prices of foods, shoes, clothing and fuel. He says the inquiry aims to curb profiteering and reveal why beef is cheap at the farm but high at the butcher, promising public disclosure and state meetings to decide action.
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Washington
Daugherty
Steel firm cuts prices on wire products
New York December 22 American Steel and Wire Company a United States Steel subsidiary announces price reductions for wire rods plain wire and wire nails to lower manufacturing costs and boost sales.
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New York
American Steel and Wire Company
United States Steel
Farm Bureau District Meeting Set in Athens
Farm Bureaus of Athens Gallia Meigs and Vinton counties will hold a district meeting in Athens on January 18 a quarterly event. H E Shaver district director will preside M D Lincoln Ohio Farm Bureau Federation executive secretary will be principal speaker. Forenoon good roads session noon luncheon with the Athens Chamber of Commerce. Afternoon conference over district affairs Lincoln to speak all farmers and women invited.
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Farm Bureaus
Athens
Gallia
Meigs
Vinton
H. E. Shaver
Cheshire
M. D. Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Lincoln
Four more murder complaints filed in Peeter Clayton death
In Austin Texas four additional murder complaints were filed against W. E. Mayberry E. B. L. Young J. L. McNiel and Bassett Miles in justice court. The charges relate to the shooting death of Peeter Clayton near the site of a masked order meeting.
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Austin
Tex
Peeter Clayton
Nitschke
Justice Court
W. E. Mayberry
Camp Mabry
EB. L. Young
J. L. McNiel
Basset Miles
Dance at K of P Hall Chauncey Friday Night
Good music and a good time promised at Chauncey K of P Hall on the lower floor this Friday night December 23 with doors open and refreshments available. The event is organized for local community enjoyment.
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K. of
P. Hall
Chauncey
Gas explosion devastates Columbus department store
A downtown Columbus department store exploded late yesterday from a basement gas leak. Two women were killed and about forty injured as debris tore a 30 by 30 foot hole in the sidewalk and the facade collapsed. Names of the dead are Mrs. Barbara Carl and Miss Gertrude Schecter. One injured woman, about 30, with a fractured jaw and possible skull fracture, remained unidentified at St Francis Hospital.
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Columbus
Barbara Carl
Misa Gertrude Schecter
St. Francis
Bethel and Woodard Custody Fight Over Adopted Child
Ralph Bethel and Lulu Bethel seek a writ of habeas corpus for Wayne Bethel born Wayne Woodard. They allege adoption in 1921 and name change, but say C Hill removed the child to the Woodards’ Nelsonville home and refuses custody. Separate suits include A. B. Kreider Co. vs H Cox for 343.02 and Union Electric Co. vs Standard Coal Co. for 160.03 plus interest.
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Ralph Bethel
Lulu Bethe
Wayne BH
Bethe
Wayne E. Woodard
Bethel
C Hill
Wayne BE. Wiard
Harry B. Hinman
Bri
Nelsonville
Violet Woodard
A. 8. Kreider Co
Pittsburgh
H. Cox
Union Electric Co
Standard Coal Co
Cincinnati estates to split about $5000 under Taylor will
Cincinnati Dec 22 The University of Cincinnati and Episcopal Church of Cincinnati will divide roughly 5000 dollars from the estate of Mrs Helen Hughes Taylor widow of the Eagle Lead Company head. The late Mrs Taylor left a million dollar fortune.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati and
Episcopal Church
Helen Hughes Taylor
Eagle Lead Company
Wireless tower to aid Detroit Toledo and Trenton rail dispatch
Wireless equipment arrived here for a steel tower to be erected on the roof of a freight station of Henry Ford's Detroit Toledo and Toledo and Trenton railroad. The tower will be used in a wireless system of dispatching trains, road officials said.
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Springfield, CO
Henry Ford
Detroit, Toledo and
Trenton
Milk a Vital Yet Dangerous Food for Infants
An article urges careful handling of milk from cow to table, praising its health benefits for infants but warning of deadly germs if mishandled. It promotes a free booklet from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau and asks readers to send two cents for postage. The contact is Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Washington, D. C.
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Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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Masked Order
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