Second Trial Begins for Jayjohn in Stephenson Stabbing Case
In Mineral, the trial of illard Jayjohn for the Christmas Eve murder of Henry Stephenson resumed after jury instructions. Willard Jayjohn and Smithy Marks testified, detailing the night’s events, a card game, and claims about whisky passed around while Stephenson allegedly threatened violence.
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Illard Jayjohn
Mineral
Henry Stephenson
Willard Jayjohn
Marks
Jayjohn
Stephenson
Everett Addis
Smithy Marks
Antho Stephenson
George Lowry
Caster Bobo
Vaughn Addis
Everett
Pittsburgh Coal Company President Resigns
W. K. Field resigns as president of the Pittsburgh Coal Company after sixteen years in the role. Field, a noted authority on bituminous coal, transmitted his resignation from Columbus Ohio due to prolonged illness.
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Pittsburgh Coal Company
Pittsburgh
UPR
W. K. Field
Field
Columbus
Ohio
A Guide to Reading Book List Offer
A guide to reading from the American Library Association promotes a list of one thousand useful books for lay readers and students. Readers are urged to mail their name and address with four cents for return postage and handling to obtain the booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
Hugh T Mulligan Dies Longtime County Sheriff and Stockbuyer
Hugh T. Mulligan former sheriff of this county passes away. He was among the region’s best known stockbuyers and a prominent local figure in law enforcement and commerce.
Former Athens County Sheriff Hugh Mulligan Dies at 63
Hugh T. Mulligan a former Athens county sheriff and noted stock buyer died at his Jerseyville pike home at 6 30 p m after over a year of illness He served as sheriff 1911 1915 and was highly respected by many in Athens county He is survived by his wife Gertrude and six children Funeral services will be at St Pauls Catholic Church Athens with burial in Lancaster street Catholic cemetery.
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Hugh T. Mulligan
Athens County
Jerseyville Pike
Mulligan
John
Catherine Mulligan
Gertrude Reeder
EB. A.hummel
Kenton
Jennie
Conrad
Catherine
Grace Cecelia
Mary Gertrude
Audree
Martha Anne Hummel
Agatha Bridwell
International Harvester ‘Company
Tc. 8
S. Newsom
Athens
Athensounty
Athens Seonate
Beasley Retires as Kiwanis Head in Athens
The Athens Kiwanis Club held its last meeting with retiring president Carl Beasley presiding. L. L. Roberts was chosen as the new president and will assume duties at the next gathering. A father and son meeting was postponed and only routine business conducted.
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Beasley
Athens Kiwanis Club
Carl Beasley
Ll. W. Roberts
Father J and Son
Reed committee details 2.5 million primary expenditure
Senate report cites evidence of a 2.5 million spend in the Pennsylvania Republican primary and alleges irregularities in Oregon Washington and Missouri were unfounded. It notes funds spent by William S Ware and Senator Pepper and links the Mellon family to Western Pennsylvania factional control.
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Reed Committee
Washington
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Missouri
Senate
Reed
William S. Ware
Pepper
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Ware
Republian
Philadelphia
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania Manfacturers’ Association
Padlock Campaign Hits Broadway Night Life in New York
New York police and federal agents launch a padlock campaign on Broadway cafes and night clubs just before Christmas. Fifty five writs issued. proprietors face immediate injunctions with contempt penalties for liquor sales. Noted venues visited include Tex Guinan's 300 Club and Club Richman amid undercover stakeouts.
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Broadway
New York
U.P
United States
Tex Guinan
Tommy
Richman
del Fay
Anatole
Palladium
Benny Davis
Eonerah Dimay
Rudner Denies Knowing Pat McDermott in Court
Canton court hears Ben Rudner claim he never met Pat McDermott amid murder plot allegations against Rudner. He testifies he was in Alliance on July 26 inventorying a hardware store with family and mates, and only met McDermott today.
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Rudner
Pat M’dermott
McDermott
Co. B. McClinton
MecDermott
Three Bandits Blame Husband in Robbery Case
In Chicago on December 22 three defendants named Paul Taxman Fred Poncher and Samuel Riesman testified they beat and robbed Mrs. Feldman claiming they were hired by her husband William Feldman a picture frame manufacturer. They said they were sent by Jack Schnell to the Feldman home.
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Chicago
Jack Schnell
William Feldman
Treasury to Approve Broad Tax Cut in 1927 Plan
Treasury experts anticipate a tax reduction of 400 to 500 million dollars as Congress convenes in December 1927. Millionaires and large corporations would chiefly benefit, while the small fry and small businesses would feel indirect effects through consumer prices and reduced exemptions. Ohio Chamber of Commerce to discuss a state police program for the legislature.
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Treasury
Washington
Congress
The
Department
Columbus
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Croarkin Pleads Not Guilty At Arraignment Today
In Chicago on December 22 Harold J. Croarkin, who previously confessed to murdering 6 year old Walter Schmith, will plead not guilty at arraignment. Attorneys John J. Byrne and William W. Day say they seek a jury verdict rather than punishment by confession. Croarkin has given police a full statement with corroboration from witnesses brought by the State's Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harold J. Croarkin
Walter Schmith
John J. Byrne
William VY. Day
Croarkin
Crowe
Bandit Lacks Nerve In Columbus Bank Hold Up
In Columbus a bank robber attempted to hold up City National Bank but fled after the teller Brown moved to signal for help. The bandit, who warned he would shoot straight, fled as staff and cashier Davia and others pursued him through the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
City National Bank
J. L. Brown
R. F. Davia
Brown
Fragmented OCR Note Summary Placeholder
A damaged OCR excerpt mentions Oxford and a phrase about my wife with unclear context and no coherent event or identity details available.
Consolidation of Arts Metal and J H Grayson Discussed
At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Hotel Berry Judge L G Worstell and Henry Zenner described merge potential between Athens Arts Metal and J H Grayson Son. They cited strong Grayson sales and Arts Metal merit under Conquest, with backing from local lenders and aim to boost output and employment.
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Athens Arts Metal Company
J. H. Grayson Company
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Berry
L. G. Worstell
Grayson Company
Henry Zenner
Arts Metal Company
Judge Worstell
Conquest
Athens
Woolley
Ohio Officials Named to Speak at Nation's Highways Meet
George F. Schlesinger director of highways and public works of Ohio and Prof. Frank H. Eno of Ohio State university were chosen as speakers at the Nation's highways meeting in Chicago from January 10 to 14, announced today.
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Chicago
George F. Schlesinger
Highways and Public Works of
Ohio
Frank H. Eno
Ohio State University
Elks To Distribute Ninety Christmas Baskets in Athens
Ninety baskets for needy families will be handed out Friday by an Athens Elks lodge committee chaired by J. B. Martin. Each basket valued at 4.25 dollars will contain produce and staples sized to family needs. Assisting members include Glenn Romine Mayor Alex M. Moore William Williams C. C. Marsh R. W. Slaughter Paul Shannon Dave Johnson and Frank O. Sheldon.
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Elks Lodge of
Athens
J. B. Martin
Mr. Martin
Glenn Romine
Alex M. Moore
William Williams
C. C. Marsh
R. W. Slaughter
Paul Shannon
Dave Johnson
Frank O. Sheldon
Ohio Briefs Killed by Truck in Grove City
Robert P. Mc Greggor 77, retired professor at the State School for the Deaf, was struck by an automobile driven by Harold Grant while walking to the post office to mail a Christmas package. He died minutes later as Grant said rain on his windshield impaired his vision.
Soldier electrocuted at Fort Mayes transformer station
John H. Theiss Jr a 43 year old sergeant in the quartermaster corps was electrocuted when his hand touched a high tension cable at the Fort Mayes transformer station.
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Fort Mayes
John H. Theiss, Jr
Sargent
Quartermaster’s Corps
Archaeologist Dr Charles T Mets Dies in Cincinnati
Dr Charles T Mets aged 19 renowned in scientific circles for his work in archeology dies in Cincinnati. His death ends a brief but impactful career noted by peers for early contributions to the field.
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Archaelagist
Cincinnati
Charles Tt. Mets
Archaaelogi 1 Res
Victims Reeled as Skiff Overturned by Strong Current
Two people were injured when their skiff capsized in a swift river current. Rescue crews recovered the vessel and treated minor injuries, while witnesses reported rough water and strong winds in the area near the river bend.
Floods Cut Roads and Isolate Kentucky Towns
Two escapes reported as floodwaters slammed into Pineville and Hazard Kentucky. Cumberland and Kentucky rivers rose, isolating Pineville, Hazard, and surrounding areas. Residents fled to high ground while basements and homes were submerged and property losses occurred. Two victims, Burgwun Haan Calvin Goings, drowned near View after a skiff overturned.
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Cumberland
Kentucyers
Pineville
Hasard
Dix Dem
Lake Side
Vonlae
Tig
Burgwun
Haan Calvin Goings
Newton
Flood Strikes Georgetown Subdivision Along Cumberland River
A Cumberland river surge damaged a Georgetown subdivision in Harlan Kentucky. Two houses remained standing while several others were flooded or swept away by the floodwater riverfront. No casualties are reported.
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Harlan
Marian
Cumberland
Georgetown
Five men believed drowned in Big Sandy flood near Catlettsburg
In Catlettsburg Kentucky today high water on the Big Sandy River swept away supports under a span and fourteen workers fell into the swift current. Rescue crews feared all five men had drowned as the river continued to rise.
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Catlettsburg
Colonel Ned Green Reinstated After Acquittal
Colonel Ned M. Green who led the prohibitory administration for Northern California and Nevada was reinstated after acquittal on liquor charges. A treasury telegram from Andrews offered heartiest congratulations and noted the reinstatement is effective today.
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Ned Green
Washington
Ned M. Green
California
Nevada
Secretary of the Treasury
Francisco
Andrews
Greensé
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Illing Stephenson
Frederic J. Haskin
Ie Athens Messengernformation Bureau
Washington, D. C
Wallace M. Probasco
Robert G. Ingersoll
Probasco
Robert H. Ingersoll
Kiwanis
Joseph R. Grundy
Johns. Fisher
Edward F. Beidelman
Beidelman
West
Florida
Buckner
Texas Guinan
Canton
Ben Rudner
Pat McDermott
Don R. Mellett
Dentes
Fr. N. Mills
Steve Kascholk
Louis Mazer
Mellett
Kascholk
Jeg Watces
Ycca
Hudson River
Bandit
Teller
Oxford
Athens Arts Metal
Grayson
Elks
Comeepentnaes
Sones Bamaeas
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