Woman Sought in Murder Case Surrender Reported
Mount Clemens Mich Dec 30 Officials announced Cecil Beatrice Vester accused of killing J Stanley Brown had been located and would surrender within hours. Witness Gladys Summit described Vester's efforts to chloroform Brown and seize his money, with Army connections noted.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Cecil Beatrice Vester
J. Stanley Brown
Vester
Caldwll
Brown
Lloyd Provost
Gladys Summit
Summit
Battle Creek
Athens County Woman Purchases West Sawtelle Home
Judge Bryce sold his North Fifth Street house to Mrs. Elizabeth O. Perry of Athens Ohio. She came to visit her niece Miss Townsend a nurse at Home hospital and decided to remodel the cottage on the lot admiring the Fifth Street location and California climate.
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Sawtelle
Cal
Judge Bryce
North Fifth Street
Elizabeth O. Perry
Athens
Ohio
Miss Townsend
Home Hospital
Changes His Line Indianapolis Sugar Sale Opens
Leo Krauss a jeweler and sugar merchant opened a sugar store in Indianapolis today to relieve a shortage. He sells pure sugar at 19.5 cents per pound with jewelry still unavailable until the sugar sale ends.
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Indianapolis
Leo Krauss
Krauss
Scots in Arms Seek Macbeth Banner Ban
Newark schools banned The Merchant of Venice over concerns about Shylock and anti Jewish slander. Now the league of Scottish veterans of the world war urges barring Macbeth as well in response to the controversy.
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Scots IN
New York
Newark
League of Scottish Veterans of the
Masons Schedule Fellowcraft Meeting on December 80
A Masonry notice repeats an upcoming Fellowcraft meeting set for Tuesday at 6 30 with the date shown as December 80 in the text. The fragment provides no additional details.
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Masons
Fellowcraft
Taken by Death Major General Thomas Barry
Major General Thomas Barry former commander of the department of the east died at Walter Reed Hospital from kidney trouble and valvular heart disease. He passed away at 2 45 a m after weeks of illness and a November admission. Military funeral preparations are under way and his body will be sent to West Point.
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Washington
Thomas Barry
Department of the East
Walter Reed Hospital
Barry
Walter Reed
Kington
West Point
Jeterereet
Thor
Miner Lester Robinett Recovers From Jaw Fracture After Mule Kick
Lester Robinett of Walker Street sustained a broken jaw from a mule kick at mine No. 2190. He has a history of serious injuries in mining including a 1900s coal car incident that fractured bones in his right hand and multiple prior mishaps in the coal trade.
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Lester Robinett
Walker Street
Bicknell
Ind
Women's army seeks stabilizing the dollar in Illinois
In Chicago a mass meeting of women urged economic experts to help curb the high cost of living. Yale economist Irving Fisher argued for stabilizing the dollar as the solution, noting the dollar's purchasing power now equals about 35 cents of 1896 and that salaries must catch up with prices.
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Chicago
Illinois
Irving Fisher
Economics Department
Yale University
Fisher
Bolshevism Won’t Last Long in Russia
Baron A. Korff, former Finnish vice governor general under Looff and Kerensky, told a Cleveland audience that Bolshevism cannot endure in Russia and its end is only a matter of time. He urged a republican constitution with a federation of Russian states as the country’s need.
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Cleveland, O
Russia
Baron
A. Korff
Finland
Looff and Kerensky
American Historical Association
Poltical Science Association
Reformeray pay policy blamed for Mansfield inefficiency
In Columbus on December 30 testimony before a legislative committee cited state official pay as a cause of low efficiency at Mansfield reformatory. The inquiry reviews whether higher pay is needed for state employees.
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Columbus
Mansfield Reformatory
Toledo Jail Delivery Suspects Held for Grand Jury
Soldier Murphy and Jen Snyder held to the grand jury on a charge of aiding and abetting prisoners to escape after four men from outside assisted in a jail delivery during Christmas morning in Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo
Murphy
Jen” Snyder
Grand Jury
Detzer to Testify in Le Mans Prisoner Case
Captain Carl Detzer, on court martial for alleged cruelty to prisoners while commanding military police at Le Mans, France, was expected to take the stand in his own defense today.
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Detzer
New York
Carl Detzer
le Mans
France
President Wilson Recovers From Partial Paralysis
Washington reports detail President Wilson suffering partial paralysis of the right leg and slight paralysis of the right arm. Despite nervous strain and a past breakdown, he remains mentally clear and has been under strict rest with nurses on eight hour watches, using a cane and wheelchair as his condition improves.
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Washington
Wilson
Pueblo
Col
Cary T. Grayson
Allse
Paper New Years Day Observance Notice
The Messenger will disregard the holiday New Years day January 1 1920 and will issue as usual. Carriers will please govern themselves accordingly.
Hussey Separation Sought by Deaf Couple After 19 Years
Springfield Illinois Charles and Ida Hussey both deaf mutes seek separation after nineteen years of marriage. The couple’s plea appears in a local notice indicating a pending divorce action.
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Springfield
Ill
Charles
Ida Hussey
Ring Theft Arrest Tells New Year Crime Tale
In Cleveland a young man was arrested for attempting to ring in the New Year. Miss Ann Nathanson said he took her $800 ring, charging him with theft and intent to steal.
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Cleveland
Ann Nathanson
Lorena Carrell Announces Engagement At 19
Miss Lorena Carrell, famed for seeking $20,000 from her father's will, has announced her engagement. She is 19 and will receive about $1,100,000 when she turns 21, according to reports.
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New York
Lorena Carrell
Too Cold to Walk in Ohio Girls Escape
Pearl Rutherford of Cincinnati and Abbie Hufford of Marietta escaped from a girls industrial home and began walking to Marietta. They nearly froze and sought refuge at a farmer's home near Dublin before returning to the industrial home at their own request.
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Columbus
Pearl Rutherford
Cincinnati
Abbie Hufford
Marietta
Dublin
Confession of Daughter Clears Father In Ohio Case
In Columbus Ohio one year after Della Watkins 14 charged her father John Watkins with criminal assault a new confession claims she had sent him to prison to shield her sister's sweetheart. The clemency board seeks a pardon for Watkins and the governor has the case.
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Columbus
Della Watkins
John Watkins
Ohio Penitentiary
Thomas
Watkins
Sherrodsville
Carroll County
Clemency Board
Cox
Louisville Murder Case Deepens Across Alibis
In Louisville Kentucky on December 30 authorities pressed the murder case against Dr Christopher Schott in the death of Elizabeth Griffith 17 his office assistant. William J Ryan traffic manager for National Tobacco Co testified he spoke with Schott at 2 30 PM on December 24 near Schott’s office. The defense claims he was delivering Christmas presents. Laurene Gardner 13 supported the alibi saying they were together away from the office that afternoon.
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Louisville
Christopher Schott
William J. Ryan
National Tobacco Company
Schott
Laurene Gardner
Doctor Schott Held Without Bond In Teen Death Case
Dr. Christopher Schott remains jailed after his arrest in the death of Elizabeth Ford Griffith 17 as his preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday. Bail offered at 10000 was declined. Laurence Gardner 13 testifies she was with the doctor delivering gifts on December 24. Gardner girl released on 200 bail from a detention home where she was held on delinquency charges. Prosecutor Lucas says witnesses may bind Schott for the grand jury while the defense claims Griffith killed herself in jealousy while engaged to marry a U S army captain.
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Louisville
Christopher Schott
Elizabeth Ford Griffith
Laurence Gardner
Gardner
Schott
Lucas
Griffith
Jordan
United States Army
Sharing Note of Loyalty Becomes Rallying Call in Ohio
Dr. Alston Ellis, president of Ohio University, urges nationwide Americanization at the Ohio Association meeting. He warns 8 million illiterates include 55 percent native born and cites 8000 immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in 48 hours. He advocates compulsory education, English schooling by loyal native teachers, and deportation or citizenship based on loyalty. The address ends with the slogan Americanization or Deportation and strong applause.
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Columbus
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Ohio One Association
Ellis Island
Berkman-Goldman
Republic
Wallingfords
Atherson
Kenyon
Odd Fellows Notice Special Meeting Tonight
Special meeting scheduled at seven o'clock this evening. Members are urged to attend.
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ODD Fellows
Hunley Funeral Changed for Christian Church Service
Funeral services for John Hunley will be held tomorrow at 1 30 PM at the Christian church, instead of the residence as announced yesterday.
Five Seamen Cling To Hull Of Wrecked Vessel
Five seamen clung to the hull of the Dutch steamship Anton Van Driel after it wrecked off Cape St. Shotts during a fierce storm. About twenty crew members were believed drowned. two bodies washed ashore. Rescue attempts failed as heavy seas prevented lifeboats and the storm began to subside.
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ST. Johns
Cape St. Shotts
Anton van Driel
St Marys Bay
Widow thanks helpers for aiding home payment
The widow of the late Clara Kinder expresses gratitude to all who helped her complete paying for her home and especially thanks the Messenger for its aid. Sincerely, Adda B. Kinder.
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Jacksonville, CO
Clara Kinder
Adda B. Kinder
Ireland hears verdict on killings near vice regal lodge
Dublin dispatch reports Ireland leaning toward coroner verdicts that Lieut Boast was killed by his own men and Lawrence Kennedy died from a military patrol. Testimony suggested a possible attack on Viscount French’s lodge, but details conflicted and revolver evidence was disputed.
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Dublin
Ireland
Boast
Lawrence Kennedy
Viscount French
Kennedy
Beast
Col. Rolleston
Bandit Leader Identified After Akron Shootout
Akron Ohio December 30 identification of the bandit leader slain in a gun duel at Poorpa's restaurant follows a holdup with three men. The man was named as W. E. Davidson of Dechard Tennessee, identified by F. C. Hurn who hid with him for two weeks.
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Akron, O
W. E. Davidson
Dechard
Tenn
F. C. Hurn
Water Rates Cut in East Liverpool Utility Reduction
Service Director Smith announces a twenty five percent cut for meter service and five percent cut for general water service effective January 1 in East Liverpool Ohio.
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East Liverpool
Smith
Yale Opens Canadian Tour in Hamilton Clash
Yale hockey makes its first appearance in Hamilton Ontario tonight meeting the Tigers as part of a Canadian tour with several more games on the schedule.
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Canada
Hamilton
Ontario
Yale
Hamilton Tigers
Eli’s
Ford to Award Large Bonus to 80 000 Employees
Detroit December 30 Ford Motor Company will announce tomorrow a substantial bonus for its 80 000 workers with totals running into millions. All employees from rank and file to executives will partake. A stock purchase plan on easy terms will also be announced. Detailed statement to follow.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Ford Interests
Italy to Create National Institute for Illiterate Adults
The Italian government plans a new national institute to educate illiterate adults integrated into the educational system. The move aims to raise literacy nationwide and provide structured adult instruction through public channels.
Judge Gary Talks Labor Peace and Arbitration
New York December 30 Judge Gary of United States Steel Corp urged voluntary arbitration to settle labor disputes and protect all from imposition by capital or labor He signaled reservations about President Wilsons industrial commission plan and stressed that most strikes reflect leaders actions not worker real intent He argued unions decrease production raise living costs and urged a public tribunal with broad authority to enforce laws and preserve order and liberty for all citizens.
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New York
Emly
San Ag
Ate
Prenetea
Gary
Son
Bnd
Supreme Court rules Puebla district court has jurisdiction
The Supreme Court ruled that federal district court Puebla has jurisdiction in the case of William Jenkins American consular agent held on bond for alleged collusion with abductors. The ruling clarified jurisdiction but left venue unresolved and allowed a potential transfer to federal court while maintaining state court authority to proceed.
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Ralph H. Turner
Mexico City
Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Puebla
William Jenkins
Jenkins
Imment
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Kentucky
Ellis
Republican Women’s Body
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John Oliver South
Republican National Committee
Ima
Medill McCormick
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