Matewan Battle Trial Witnesses Testify About Bribe Rumors
Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers figure in testimony as witnesses describe finding Felts pocketbook bills after the Matewan clash. Margie Washington recounts threats against witnesses and Williams remarks about arming for trouble. The state reveals anonymous warnings and tensions surrounding the nineteen defendants in the Matewan battle case.
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J. F. Beaman
United Press
Williamson
W. Va
Sid Hatfield
Matewan
Mr. Felts
Baldwin-Felts
Allen Johnson
Johnson
Ed Chambers
Bert Williams
Williams
Baldwin
Felis
Margie Washington
Coberea
Art Williams
Ten Percent Rent Reduction Announced in Toledo
The George Schackne Realty Company announced a ten percent rent cut on all residential properties effective March 1. Many tenants reside in apartments.
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Toledo
George Schackne Realty Company
Four Miners Dead in Indiana Mine Blast
Four men were killed in an Oakland City mine accident near Princeton Indiana when a gas and dust explosion collapsed the Liberty Coal mine. A rescue party began work as reports confirmed fatalities.
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Princeton
Ind
Oakland City
Here
New Liberty
Sisterly devotion helps Guthman sisters graduate early
Cyrel and Ruth Guthman, New York high school pupils, earned honors despite Cyrel's childhood deafness. Ethel, sixteen, interpreted lessons and aided outside class as Cyrel read lips for teachers. The sisters completed a four year course in three and a half years.
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Cyrel
Ruth Guthman
New York
Ethel
Judge McGannon Testifies in Second Slaying Trial
Cleveland Feb 16 Judge William H McGannon testified in his own defense at a second trial for the killing of Harold C Kagy garage proprietor He repeated his earlier account and was to testify for two to three hours The defense planned one or two more witnesses Prosecutor Stanton said he would not call a man who claimed kidnapping and transport to Connellsville Pa noting the motive in the Kagy case remains unclear and that the man may know nothing new
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Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Harold C. Kagy
McGannon
Stanton
Connellsville
Young Chicago broker linked to stock scam defrauding workers
A Cleveland police arrest concerns a young man said to be from a Chicago brokerage house. He allegedly sold stock with a market value of 2.50 a share for 50 a share to hundreds of foreign born Chicago stock yards workers. Investigators say he promised it would reach 100 a share by March 1 after weeks of private detective work. He was found in a Cleveland hotel and will be taken to Chicago for arraignment.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Standard Parts Company
Senate Judiciary Committee Opposes Further Foreign Loans
The Senate judiciary committee unanimously opposed paying any more money to foreign countries until all loan facts reach Congress. Senator Reed of Missouri led the motion as Secretary Houston postponed his appearance to provide more loan information related to about 79 million dollars in commitments.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Reed
Missouri
Houston
Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committee
Federal troops to leave Mingo County Charleston
Charleston W Va Feb 16 Federal troops will be removed from Mingo county today per war department order not to remain as previously reported Governor John J Cornwell said the secretary of war canceled the retention and directed removal after confirming no countermanding order existed The secretary questioned the legality of keeping troops in Mingo county and spoke with General Reed by phone roadside notes indicate.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mingo County
War Department
Mingo
John J. Cornwell
Adjutant General
Sutherland
Department
Baker
Reed
Liquor Interests Accused of Looting U S Treasury
Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey charged in the senate that liquor interests are seeking to loot the federal treasury with refunds totaling 2 billion dollars or more. He said the refunds stem from taxpayer claims and could force Congress to appropriate 2 to 3 billion to cover tax exemptions.
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Washington
Federal Treasury
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Congress
Good Revival At Sugar Creek In Progress
Sugar Creek Ohio February 16 Revival services are under way at the M E church led by Rev William Clark and Rev Santa of Columbus with strong turnout. Over 400 attended Sunday evening with sermons described as inspiring and an offering of 18 dollars 83 cents. An all day meeting with dinner is planned for next Sunday inviting all readers to attend and bring dinner. Sunday school activity is highlighted by 135 present last Sunday and expected growth next week.
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Sugar Creek
M. E
William Clark
Santa
Columbus
Clark
Demography in Industry Topic of Democratic Debate
Judge R C Roper of Nebraska proposed democracy in industry as the next campaign issue in a letter to George White chairing the national committee. He protested Bryanites being excluded from a Washington conference on party reorganization, urging a peoples party with a battle cry deserve to win.
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New York
Democracy In
R.C. Roper
Nebraska
George White
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Roper
Inquiry Reopens on Flight to Canada Balloons
Official probe into the flight of naval Lieutenants Farrel Hinton and Kloor was renewed. Navy department orders additional testimony to uncover the flight purpose and why the balloon entered Canada.
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Rockaway Park
N. Y
Farrel, Hinton
Kloor
Canada
Navy Department
State Funds Charged as Wasted and Stolen by Crabbe
Representative C. C. Crabbe told the Columbus real estate board that state funds have been not only wasted in recent years but some have been stolen in at least a few cases during his address in Columbus.
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Columbus
C. C. Crabbe
Columbus Real Estate Board
Athens County Urged to Tap Federal Road Funds at Luncheon
James R. Marker former state highway official told a Chamber of Commerce crowd that Athens County can secure far more federal aid for 85 miles of inter county roads and 71 miles of main market highways. He noted brick roads offer lasting value and reviewed Ohio’s road system since 1906. Athens pays 23 000 in road taxes but receives 39 000 from the state road fund annually.
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Chamber of Commerce
James R. Marker
Ohio
Athens County
Marker
State Highway Department
Advance No More Money to the Allies
Secretary Houston said no further advances will be made to the allied governments until the treasury consults the Senate Judiciary Committee. He pledged good faith but noted the United States may honor existing pledges if terms are satisfactory, while not rushing new funding.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Houston
Congress
United States
Treasury
Naval officials hunt for man linked to Mayflower package
On February 16 naval officials and secret service men searched for a man who planned to deliver a package to a sailor on the presidential yacht Mayflower. They aim to determine if the parcel contained a bomb as suspected.
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Washington
Naval
Secret Service
Caruso Jr Heads to New York as Father Falls Ill
Enrico Caruso Jr a Culver Military Academy student left Culver Indiana for New York after news his father was critically ill. He hoped for a recovery and began the journey shortly after noon.
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Caruso JR
Culver
Ind
Enrico Caruso Jr
New York
Culver Military Academy
Federal Reserve Chief Says Industrial Crisis Passed
Washington reports that W P G Harding, governor of the Federal Reserve Board, declares the industrial crisis is over and a more normal, confident mood is returning. The board cites wholesale price indexes showing U S living costs lower than in major nations, with December prices 7 percent above 1913 average. comparisons list Italy England France Sweden Canada Japan and India with various increases.
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Washington
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Harding
United States
Italy
England
France
Sweden
Canada
Japan
India
Three Guts In Study Will Be Fatal At Ohio University
Ohio University students faced a shock when acting president Dr. F E W Chubb announced a new rule: three unexcused cuts in any subject will automatically flunk a student. Previously a three-hour course allowed three cuts, and a two-hour course two cuts. The faculty aims to raise scholastic standards, and spring walks with co-eds during class hours will suffer.
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Ohio University
Chapel
FE. W. Chubb
Cheer Up Mabel Company Pleased Athens Visit
The Cheer Up Mabel company visited the Athens opera house today for weekend performances. Nyla Brown, the leading lady, mistook a reporter for the police chief and complimented Chief Graham on the outside about Athens having a young police officer.
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Mabel
Athens
Opera
Nyla Brown
Messenger
Graham
Pete McClaren Visits Athens With Noted Figures
Captain and halfback Pete McClaren of the 1897 Ohio University team is in Athens today with Jim Marker former state highway commissioner and Ohio State captain. McClaren formerly played for Marietta College and later Ohio State and is now a successful businessman.
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Pete” McClaren
Ohio University
Athens
Jim Marker
Ohio State
McClaren
Marietta College
Appeals Court Sessions Split Dockets in Ohio
The court of appeals meets this afternoon in the courthouse to hear three cases. The State of Ohio on relation of Samuel Dinsmore vs Fred Cornwell questions township funding. Frances Fk Martin seeks insurance money from Aetna Life in common pleas court, a prior decision favored the insurer. The assignment case of John C Hewitt will also be presented. Judges Middletown Mauck and Sayre preside.
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Court of Appeals
Court House
Carthage Township
Fred Cornwell
State of Ohio
Samuel Dinsmore
Frances Fk. Martin
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Common Pleas Court
Life Insurance Company
John C. Hewitt
W. H. Middletown
Roscoe Mauck
E. D. Sayre
Bank Teller Held In Columbus Embezzlement Case
Zelotes M. Galbraith was held to the grand jury under bond of 5900 today for allegedly embezzling 2888 from the Fifth Avenue Savings Bank where he previously worked as teller.
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Bank Ttller
Columbus
Zelotes M. Galbraith
Fifth Avenue Savings Bank
Telier
McBride Reunited With Mother After Long Separation
World War veteran Charles H. McBride was reunited with his mother on February 16 after being separated since childhood. A baby left with a Muskingum County infirmary in Zanesville was traced to the mother, now Mrs. Zella McBride Fetters, through a newspaper advertisement.
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Charles H. McBride
Muskingum County
Zanesville
Zella McBride
Burial of Aged Lady Found in Garden Plot in Chicago
Police in Chicago uncover the 91 year old Nancy Chamberlain buried under a flower bed behind her former studio. Her daughter Ruth Townsend and granddaughter Miriam Townsend admitted digging the grave last June due to funeral costs, saying the grandmother died naturally and “is happy in love.” The trio were described as members of the Zoroastrian Sun cult and Rosicrucian fire cult.
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Chicago
Nancy Chamberlain
Artists’ Colony
Ruth Townsend
Miriam Townsend
Miss Townsend
Mrs. Chamberlain
Jury selection in Mike De Pike liquor conspiracy case
A jury was selected in Chicago for the case of Mike De Pike Heitler and 29 co defendants charged in a $200000 conspiracy to violate the prohibition act. The proceedings before Judge Evan A Evans concern alleged illegal liquor transport from Louisville Kentucky to Chicago via Peoria.
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Mike DE Pike
Chicago
Heitler
Evan A. Evans
United States District Court
Louisville
Peoria
Kane Doctor Performs Self Appendix Operation
Dr Evan ONeil Kane Summit Hospital chief surgeon in Kane Pa removed his own appendix yesterday aided by a nurse on an operating table. With only a local anaesthetic he cut into his abdomen and dissected tissues before witnesses including his brother and two physicians. He hopes to show that general anesthesia is not always necessary.
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Kane
Evan O'Neil
Kane Summit Hospital
Old Fashioned Girl Ideal Draws 100 Youth Opinions
Cincinnati Feb. 16 Rev Clarance R Stauffer Norwood Christian Church surveyed 100 young men to define the ideal girl They favor a sensible smokeless rougeless girl who can cook sew keep house be thrifty and trustworthy The ban covers rouge risqué talk concerts smoking drinking and gum chewing
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Cincinnati
Clarance
R. Stauffer
Norwood Christian Church
Stauffer
Hatless and coatless man strolls NYC in silk shirt
At 64 years old C. H. De Coppan is seen walking New York City streets with only oxfords and a silk shirt, sans hat coat or socks. He states the outfit is comfortable and preserves his health and hair, and he maintains a springy step despite the season.
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C. H. de Coppan
New York City
Hey.e
Caruso in Critical Condition Amid Severe Illness
New York report says Enrico Caruso collapsed severely but later rallied somewhat though physicians warn he may not survive the day. Details describe oxygen support, coma episodes, and constant vigil by family and doctors at the Van derbilt Hotel.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Vanderbilt Hotel
Caruso
Phillip Horowitz
Singer
Dorothy Park Benjamin
Romaine Benjamin
Naples
Scala
Metropolitan Opera House
Atlantic City
Florence
Fire Draws Record Crowd at Times Square Hotel
A small blaze at the Times Square Hotel drew a record crowd as performers occupy the site this year. Actors and lingerie displays add to the hotel’s bustling but non catastrophic event atmosphere.
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New York
Times Square
Taxi Drivers Move to Corner Washington Street
Taxi drivers have relocated to the corner of Washington Street by Security Savings Bank. Listings include Taxi Drivers No. 1 C. A. Morris through No. 12 A. L. Johnson with good service guaranteed and a contact phone 19 716-83.
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Washington Street
Security Savings Bank
C. A. Morris
Geo. Chaney
H. N. Ruth
Jno. Hoisington
W. B. Pruden
Monroe Carr
Wm. Bingman
Robi. Hill
I. E. Mickle
Henry Cone
A. L. Johnson
German scientist invents curling hair electric device
An unidentified German scientist has invented an electrical apparatus designed to permanently curl women's hair. The device aims to provide lasting styling with electric heat.
Taft Bill Advances In State Senate Amid Budget Measures
Columbus Feb. 16 A quiet session expected after yesterday’s bustle as the Taft bill granting near insolvent cities temporary financial relief passes the senate 36 to 1 with an emergency clause and goes to the governor for signature. House pre passed the measure. The Taylor bill to curb labor unrest fails in the House. The bond bill to raise juror pay is defeated in the senate and the legislative pay proposal for leaders is rejected. A state soldiers home probes to be conducted by a joint committee follows recent charges. The report notes various rail and licensing bills.
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Columbus
General Assembly
House
Senate
Taft
Davis
Taylor
Ohio
Atwood B
Saw
Cuyahoga
Englishman Clears Four Irish in Oregon Encounter
In Portland Miles P Colton a purported peer was jailed after a chaotic clash with police. He fled eastward on a train seeking a rescue, but landed in jail when his plan misfired. He claimed to be connected with four Irishmen and left the scene with injuries visible on the floor.
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Portland
Ore
Miles P. Colton
Colton
Visit of Harry Garfield Chief Stuns Ohio University
Harry A. Garfield son of the martyred President James A. Garfield visited the Ohio University campus in Athens, stopping to meet President E. W. Chubb. Garfield, former head of the national coal administration, spoke at Marietta College Founder’s Day and was known for proposing national coal-saving measures.
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Ohio University
Harry A. G
James A. Garfield
Athens
Marietta
Columbus
Garfi
E. W. Chubb
Williams College
Ated
Williamstown
Mass
Oral Coal Administration
Garfield
Marietta Colleg
Employers Must Put Heart Into Democratic Plan
In Cleveland on February 16 Mrs. Cornelia Parker of New York urged industrial democracy, saying any scheme relies on genuine care from both employers and employees. She stressed shared responsibility and predicted profit sharing will become common in plants.
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Cleveland
Cornelia
Parker
New York
Planta
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