Hollywood director slain as detectives probe party clues
Investigators pursue three theories of William Desmond Taylor's death after he was found shot at his Los Angeles home. They question prominent actresses Mary Miles Minter and Mabel Normand while exploring a wild party with dope and alcohol gone awry.
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Wallace Smith
I. N. 8S
Chicago Evening American
Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
Mighty
Taylor
Alvarado Street
Mabel Normand
Hollywood
Mary Miles Minter
Edna Purviance
Charlie Chaplin
Mr. Taylor
Shake-up in Washington diplomats expected after armament talks
Washington sources forecast a major reshuffle of the diplomatic corps after the armament conference ends. Jules Jusserand faces retirement as France’s ambassador, with de Riano poised to become dean if needed. Leaders from Britain Italy and Japan are also expected to depart or be reassigned.
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George R. Holmes
U.N
Washington
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Jusserand
Jules J. Jusserand
M. Jusserand
America
M.jusserand
Senor de Riano
Washington Corps
M. Bakhmeteff
London
Sir Auckland Geddes
Sir Auckland
Vittori Rolandi Ricci
M. Ricci
Kijuro Shidehara
American State Department
Tokio
Shidehara
Musician stabbed and beaten in Chicago riot at headquarters
Chicago police rushed to a scene where about 500 people stormed the Chicago chapter of the American Federation of Musicians. Joseph S S Winkler was stabbed three times in the face and beaten, then taken to Iroquois hospital. Winkler named a likely suspect and promised more to say later, amid tensions tied to grand jury disclosures. An earlier report noted proposed changes by the big five packers to modify the consent decree. A Civil War veteran, MALIN, was mentioned in a separate line.
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Chicago
Joseph S&s. Winkler
American Federation of Musicians
Winkler
Iroquois Hospital
Washington
Senate
First Ballots for New Pope Cast as Mystery Deepens
The text discusses theories about a director's death suggesting motives of revenge jealousy or burglary. It speculates a grieving or aggrieved party may have killed him in or near his residence. Theories include a jilted lover, a burglar, or a person with professional grievances.
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Taylor
Conclave Ballot Fails to Elect Pope as Smoke Rises
In Rome on February 3 a thin column of black smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicated the first papal conclave ballot failed to elect a pope. Fifty-three cardinals participated. a second ballot later in the day also produced black smoke signaling no decision. Cardinal Gasparri supporters push for reconciliation with Italy. Cardinal O Connor’s arrival to observe was delayed aboard the Presidente Wilson.
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Frank E. Mason
Rome
Sistine Chapel
Marini
St. Peter’s Square
Gasparri
Cardinal Gasparri
Benedict XV
Vatican
St. Peters
Japan Seeks Conference on Immigration Racial Issues
Washington reports Japanese officials discuss possible world conference on immigration and racial discrimination with the United States. They deny definite plans but indicate intent to pursue talks after the ten year naval limit, hoping for amicable settlement between Tokyo and Washington.
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Webster K. Nolan
Washngton
Japan
America
United States
Washington
China
K. Yokato
Last Plenary Arms Session Called to Close Conference
Secretary of State Hughes called a final plenary session of the armament conference for 10:30 a m tomorrow to complete three months of work. The session is expected to end the conference with a sine die adjournment after presenting and accepting Far Eastern treaties. Final drafts include open door principles with an international board, permission for China to raise duties, and resolutions on China including removal of foreign posts and troops.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
Hughes
Japan
International
China
Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter jury unable to reach verdict
The second Arbuckle manslaughter trial jury reported no agreement after 15 hours of deliberation. With a 10 to 2 stance for conviction, Judge Louderback discharged the jurors and set Monday to decide on a possible third trial.
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Ellis H. Martin
San Francisco
Roscoe
Fatty” Arbuckle
Louderback
J. D. McElroy
Foreman McElroy
Take It or Leave It Wage Push Hits Coal Miners
Chicago Feb 3 wage scale threat spreads through coal industry as operators promise 30 to 46 percent cuts after April 1. United Mine Workers under John L. Lewis seeks defensive alliances with rail unions, while non union mines already report reduced output. Illinois and Indiana operators push for sweeping reductions to cut labor costs, arguing 72 percent of production costs are labor.
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Chicago
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
United States
Ohio
Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association
Indiana Bituminous ‘Coal Operators Association
Indiana
Illinois
Coas
Woman to take Jersey cow back to native land
Sharon, Pa. Mrs. Paul Kubec and her husband’s Jersey cow Ruma will soon sail from New York to Czecho Slovakia on the same ship. The wife travels steerage while the cow goes in stor age. The journey costs more for the cow. Kubec plans to go along.
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Sharon
Paul Kubec
Ruma
Czecho-Slovakia
New York
S. Kubee
Kubees
New oil well brought in near Athens
Oil interests report a new wildcat well on Judge J M Wood’s farm in Alexander township near Athens struck oil in the Bera sand at 1276 feet. Water accompanied the oil, potentially hindering commercial production. acreage around the site is held by Logan Natural Gas & Fuel, Ohio Fuel Supply, and Pure Oil.
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Athena County
J. M. Wood
Alexander Township
Athens City
Bera
Perry Oil and Gas Company
Maryland
Logan Natural Gas & Fuel Company
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Pure Oil Company
New Territory
Wood Farm
Fisher Station
Athens County
J. ©. Hewitt
Waterloo Township
Clinton
Baird Brothers
Nelsonville
Reward Offered for Alleged Slayer in Camden Case
Dayton police announce a $500 reward for Eli Benton dead or alive with an additional $300 if captured alive and convicted. Benton is sought for the murder of deputy state game warden Robert Marshall during a dry raid near Camden. Benton is believed to be in Kentucky while Camden family members are under surveillance.
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Dayton
Eli Benton
Benton
Robert Marshall
Camden
Kentucky
Fresh Country Eggs at 38 Cents a Dozen
Square Deal Grocery advertises strictly fresh country eggs priced at 38 cents per dozen, inviting buyers to visit the store for pickup and purchase.
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Square Deal
Labor coalition threat looms in railroad mine union ties
Washington reports warn of a potential labor backed coalition between railroad unions and coal miners led by John L. Lewis. Labor leaders say the move could influence primaries and possibly trigger a large scale general strike, alarmed officials fear political upheaval for both major parties.
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Warren W. Wheaton
IL. N
Washington
Propo
United Mine Workers of America
Woters
William H
United States
American Feberation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Free information service offers personalized answers
The Athens Messenger announces a free information service asking readers to mail two stamps per question to Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Information Bureau in Washington D C. Readers supply their name address and questions about topics from cooking to health and home crafts.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Jition Bureau
Washington, D
Aine
Brederie
Hlaskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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