Pomeroy Athens Road Set for 1922 Completion
A Columbus telegram reports Meigs county commissioners and the state highway department plan completion of the Pomeroy to Athens road in 1922 with financing and preliminaries by February 1 1922. The Chester road project is withdrawn to allow No 159 to be finished. Athens county has funded surfacing from Jerseyville to the Meigs line and preparations proceed for a hard surfaced link from Pomeroy to Columbus.
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Pomeroy
Columbus
Meigs County Commissioners
State Highway Department
Athens
Chester Road
Highway Department
Athens County
Jerseyville
Meigs County
Meigs County Officials Push Athens Pomeroy Road 1922 Plan
Meigs county commissioners auditors and engineers meet in Columbus with highways officials to push funding for the Athens Pomeroy road in 1922. They support advancing the project and seek a workable state county funding split while weighing impacts on Chester area improvements.
Cheer for the holidays now much scarcer
Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes concluded in Columbus that coming holidays will be the driest the nation has seen due to law enforcement. He cited a fifty percent drop in bonded liquor withdrawals and said under two percent of seized liquor is drinkable. In Dayton, John Daugherty was killed when a train struck him after he stepped from behind a passenger train.
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Columbus
United States
Haynes
Ohio
Dayton
John Daugherty
Wise Confesses to Burglary Aiding Proctor Safe Theft
Walter Wise was arrested on a burglary charge and admitted stealing a welding outfit and oxygen tank from a garage to use in attempting to force open Colonel William C. Proctor's safe if needed.
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Dayton
Walter Wise
William C. Proctor
Spirit of 1921 student failures at Mast Technical High School
Dec 23 Cleveland report shows seventy seven percent of two thousand five hundred students failing in at least one subject admit in questionnaires that laziness or lack of interest causes failures.
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Cleveland, CO
Mast Technical High School
Kansas Coal Field Loses Its Booze
Federal prohibition agents and deputy sheriffs raid Kansas mine areas amid riots known as the Amazon Army. They report thousands of gallons of liquor seized since yesterday, chiefly at Burgess and Franklin, with 3000 gallons seized at Burgess. Authorities gather evidence for deportation and pursue alleged leaders of the riot group.
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Pitsburg
Kas
Kansas
Burgess
Franklin
Alf Williams
United States
Amazon Army
Marse Henry Watterson Lies in Florida Vault
Marse Henry Watterson longtime journalist dies and rests in a marble vault at Evergreen cemetery Jacksonville. He will be interred next spring in Kentucky's Blue Grass region with home folks. Telexes and cablegrams from world notables and humble friends pour in to Mrs. Watterson. Simple services were held. the vault sits among Confederate graves.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Marse
Henry” Watterson
Evergreen Cemetery
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Watterson
Marie Henry
Jim
Louisville
Arthur Krock
Louisville Times
Fiend Suspected in NYC and New Jersey Child Murders
In New Jersey iRECITY reports Tessie Kucharski age 5 found dead in a Bellmore Hotel closet after being taken by a man posing as grandfather. Earlier in New York, Gilbert Bein age 5 was slain in a cellar tub by a club. Police believe one killer is responsible. Mothers keep children indoors amid fear of lynching.
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New Brunswick
New Jersey
Gilbert Bein
New York
Tessie Kucharski
Tessie
Kucharski
Bein
Bellmore Hotel
Bein Boy
War Tax on Express Shipments Is Eliminated
The public will save about $1 500 000 monthly from the removal of the war tax on express shipments effective January 31 1922. The tax on prepaid shipments ends December 31 while tax on collect shipments ceases January 1. The change reduces rates by over five percent and eases handling for the American Railway Express Company which moves nearly one million shipments daily.
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George C. Taylor
American Railway Express Company
E. E. Woodworth
Mr. Taylor
Woodworth
Youngstown Mayor-Elect Vows Police Shakeup
George L. Oles, mayor-elect of Youngstown, announces plans to overhaul the police department after his January 1 inauguration. He vows to oust bootleggers and gamblers and end the "wide-open town" era.
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Youngstown, CO
George L. Oles
Youngstown
Oles
Pittsburg Youth Excels In Intelligence Test Score
Bertram D. Holderman a sixteen year old Pennsagas State College freshman in Pittsburg Pa set a psychology test record with a score of 163 of 168. Only seven of 18 000 college entrants surpassed 160 and he completed it in 23 of 30 minutes.
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Bertram D. Holderman
Pittsburg
Pennsagas State College
Holderman
Thumb-nail History of Eugene V Debs
Four time Socialist candidate for President denounced the war at Canton Ohio on June 16 1918. Convicted under the Espionage Act on September 4 1918 and the conviction sustained by the Supreme Court on March 10 1919. Began serving sentence April 18 1919. Age 66.
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Canton
Ohio
Supreme Court
Thieves Attempt to Burglarize Salvation Army Chief's Home
An attempt to break into Captain H. E. DeVol's home at 6 Van Vorhes Street occurred while Mrs. DeVol and her child were inside and the captain was in town. Two men were seen loitering nearby over the past week and fled when Mrs. DeVol telephoned police after hearing noises at side and back windows.
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Salvation Army
H. E. DeVol
van Vorhes Street
Captain DeVol
Debs to Be Freed from Atlanta Penitentiary by Harding
President Harding plans to release socialist leader Eugene V. Debs from the Atlanta prison late today. An administration source says Debs will exit in time to reach his Terre Haute Indiana home by Christmas Eve night.
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Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Harding
United Press
Federal
Debs
Terre Haute
Indiana
Canton Men in Court Face Frame Charge
Two men including Robert W. Yant and Louis Rudner were to be arraigned on charges of conspiring to jail two girls who testified against Ben Rudner in Cleveland. The girls, one from Alliance, the other formerly from Cleveland, were kept under guard and given workhouse sentences and parole after being allegedly framed.
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Cleveland
United States Commissioners
Ben Rudner
Atlanta
Robert W. Yant
Canton
Louis Rudner
Ben
Yant
Rudner
Alliance
Chum
Joseph C. Ertenstein
United States
Dormie the Airedale Faces Cat Slaughter Charge
San Francisco attorney James T. Brennan defending Dormie an arrogant Airedale accused in the death of Sunbeam eight years old and twelve other cats. Brennan argues the dogs right to pursue happiness must be protected as the case proceeds.
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San Francisco
James T. Brennan
Dormie
Airedale
Sunbeam
Train Collision At Union Station Ties Up Traffic
Mistaken signals caused a train collision in Union Station Columbus last night injuring one man and delaying traffic until early today.
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Columbus
Union Station
Post Office Bandit Sentenced In Toledo Court
George Rogers, 32, described as a post office bandit, was sentenced by Federal Judge Killits in Toledo to six to seven years at Leavenworth.
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Toledo
George Rogers
Leavenworth
Killits
Ambrose appeals Miami Conservancy tax case to high court
David Ambrose of Dayton filed an appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court seeking review of his injunction suit against the Miami Conservancy District. He seeks to block the district from assessing or collecting taxes in Montgomery County including the city of Dayton and Ambrose.
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Ambrose
Columbus
David Ambrose
Dayton
Supreme Court
Miami Conservancy District Corporation
Montgomery County
Double barreled price probe widens in Cleveland
Cleveland officers join a federal trade commission investigation into food and commodity prices. The nationwide inquiry, ordered by Attorney General Daugherty in Washington, includes a petition to fix tobacco prices filed in Cleveland common pleas court.
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Cleveland
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Daugherty
Common Pleas Court
Rum War Looms as Reinforcements Rush to Aid Agents
Antigo Wisconsin reports a tense stand as reinforcements move to support prohibition agents. One alleged moonshiner is dead and two others are jailed in the unfolding confrontation.
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Antigo
Wis
Prohibition
Surprise gifts for Rev. Homer Smith at 38 Race Street
A second surprise was given to Rev. and Mrs. Homer Smith at their home Thursday night by Athens and Glouster congregations after a morning surprise from South Canaan. Delegates delivered Christmas greetings and presents including a leather rocker, china, and a serving tray. The acts are praised as uniting pastor and people in a season of loving kindness.
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Homer ©. Smith
Race Street
Smith
Athens and Glouster
South Canaan
Athens-Glouster
John Hull
Charles Hill
Rates too high, Ohio freight costs under review
Columbus Ohio December 23 Commerce Director Phipps announces evidence supports a rate reduction for agricultural products. George J Bolander Kalamazoo Michigan Chamber of Commerce led the inquiry as the utilities commission plans a post holiday hearing.
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Columbus
Ohio
Commerce
Phipps
Public Utilities Commission
George J. Bolander
Kalamazoo (Michigan
Chamber of Commerce
Utilities Commission
Young Woman Shot Dead as Man Kills Himself in Boston Chinese Eatery
A twenty year old girl was shot by an unknown man who then fatally shot himself in a Boston Chinese restaurant. Both events occurred at a table in the establishment during the early hours. The motive and identities are not disclosed.
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Boston
Dry leaders to meet in Columbus February convention
State dry leaders and others from across the country will gather in Columbus on February 9 and 10 to discuss law enforcement. The event was announced by James A. White, superintendent of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League.
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Columbus
James A. White
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Debs Expected Free As Harding Announces Amnesty
Washington reports Eugene V. Debs likely to be released from Atlanta federal prison as a Christmas gesture from President Harding. Most of the 197 political prisoners may also gain freedom, though no general amnesty is planned and cases will be decided on merit.
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Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Harding
Debs
Atlanta Federal Prison
Germany
White House
Athens Directory Plans for 1922 Telephone Listings
The telephone company prepares the 1922 Athens directory and surrounding area listings. Operators must report all changes immediately to ensure accurate directory data.
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Athens
Policemen to be rewarded for bootlegger drive
Chicago officials announce officers who helped curb bootlegging will receive time off for Christmas or New Year. Police Chief Fitzmorris says the reward recognizes hard work in undercover operations and arrests.
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Chicago
Fitzmorris
Mother Wins Custody in Court in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on December 23 Judge Jesse D Wall temporarily placed custody of a ten year old boy with his mother Mrs Margie Greson. The boy had been willed to another man by his father who died December 17, while the mother and father had been separated.
Steamer Wastern Sun Drifting Off Virginia Capes
The shipping board steamer Wastern Sun, 150 miles northeast of the Virginia Capes, has engines out and the crew in need of medical aid. A coast guard cutter with a doctor has been dispatched from Hampton Roads to assist.
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Norfolk, Va
Shipping Board
Wastern Sun
Virginia Capes
Coast Guard
Hampton Roads
Generous Judge Ro salsky Delivers Christmas Quip
New York December 23 report quotes Judge Ro salsky saying I’ll give you twenty years and highwayman Rocco Aquini retorts with a Christmas gift joke challenging the jail term. The exchange frames a crime news moment with courtroom flavor.
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New York
Rosalsky
Rocco Aquini
Bank messenger to leave for St Louis after robbery
Leslie Tull, a Cincinnati bank messenger robbed of 25,000 dollars, was to depart for St Louis today. Police hold a suspect in the same robbery as the inquiry continues into the incident.
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Cincinnati
Leslie Tull
St. Louis
Tea Adoption in Western Nations Began in 17th Century
A historical note explains that tea remained unfamiliar to Western nations until the early 1600s. It highlights the moment tea entered Europe and started shaping trade and social customs across the continent.
Ohio Veterans Forms Delayed by Draft Faults
Faults found in the blank draft intended for Ohio veterans to apply for adjusted compensation delayed action as the state sinking fund commissioners met today for a further revision of the form.
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Columbus
London unemployed poised for Christmas disturbances
London crowds fill shops on Christmas Eve as police warn that extremists intend to provoke disturbances. authorities urge calm while security measures are stepped up amid tensions among the unemployed.
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London
Sapphire's famed property hailed to curb wicked thoughts
Historical lore credits the sapphire with many wonders including a ward against wicked thoughts. The belief associates the gem with moral influence and protective power, reflecting the era's fascination with stones and charm.
Railroad deal in the making
The New York Central asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to lease the Toledo and Ohio Central Railway. The petition also seeks authority to lease the Zanesville and Western and the Kanawha and Michigan properties and franchises, which were parties to the filing.
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Washington
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toledo and Ohio Central Railway
Patter
Zanesville & Western
Kanawha & Michigan
Fire on Lake Vessel in Buffalo Toward Extinguishment
Fire broke out on the steamer J. L. Repologue at Buffalo today. The fire tug Hutchinson aided the crew in extinguishing the blaze.
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Buffalo
N. Y
J. L
Hutchison
Treaty Seems to Be Assured
In Dublin the Anglo Irish treaty appeared secure as pro treaty adherents claimed a large adjournment majority. The Dail vote split 77 to 44 with many die hard opponents voting for adjournment aiding the pro treaty victory. Collins Griffiths delegates say it shows majority in favor. Public sentiment in Dublin called the treaty as good as ratified.
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Dublin
Michael Collins
Arthur Griffith
Dail
Messenger Observes Christmas Holiday Closure
Business will be suspended Monday December 26 for the National Christmas holiday. The Messenger will not publish a paper and the shop and offices will be closed all day.
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Messenger
Bonus for time lost compensation to be paid to veterans
Columbus December 23 The board of adjusted compensation estimates about 4000 World War I veterans have died since the armistice Their heirs at law will collect the compensation for service time from entry to death and for those discharged after the war until their death Blank forms will be colored differently and carry extra questions and will be available at the same locations as regular blanks State sinking fund commission meets to approve the form and distribute blanks to American Legion posts Red Cross chapters and allied fraternal civic groups assisting veterans
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Columbus
Board of Adjusted
State Sinking Fund
Ohio
Roberts
American Legion
Red Cross
RULES ON B OUND WEAK TIMES OF NEED
British arms delegation doubts that the German submarine menace can be halted by rules of warfare. Secretary Hughes urges such rules but the British insist abolition of submarines is the only path to stop unrestricted warfare. The US France Japan and Italy disagree on total abolition.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Hughes
United States
France
Japan
Italy
Milk Your Health Warns Of Dangers And Benefits
A health notice explains milk’s essential role for all ages while warning of contamination risks from farm to table. Readers are urged to request a free Milk Booklet by mailing a coupon with two cents for postage to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC.
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Hyserl
Davis
Leon C. Herrick
Department of Highways and Public Works
Athens-Pomeroy
Lindsey
Athens- Pomeroy Road
Herrick
Chester
Wilson
Middleport
Rath Camp
Curragh
Ireland
Dail Eireann
Great Britain
Red Aliens
Marse Henry Cleepa
Sunny
Florida
Watterson Wild
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V.C
GEVOL
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Washington, D. C
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