Investigators Compile Life History in Taylor Murder Probe
Los Angeles investigators press to build a connected life narrative of William Desmond Taylor to aid solving his murder. Deputies recheck testimony and question Davis and Peavey while Charles Jones is hired by film interests and Mack Sennett may aid. A Chicago tip about Edwards Sands is treated as routine inquiry.
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Ells H,. Martin
Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
Cappoquin
Ireland
William Davis
Mabel Normand
George IF. Arto
Davis
Miss Normand
Taylor
Henry Peavey
Arto
Peavey
Charles Jones
Woolwine
Mack Sennett
New York
Chicago
Mary Snyder
Chihahua
Edwards E. Sands
Governor weighs clemency for Harry Bland in Beegle murder case
Columbus dispatch reports Governor Davis has a stay of execution for Harry Bland set to March 1 as clemency review continues. Bland was convicted of murdering George W. Beegle near Pomeroy during a Beegle robbery. officials say Bland led the gang and sought to influence his trial.
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Columbus
Harry Bland
Davis
Bland
George W. Beegle
Pomeroy
T. S. Hogan
Beegle
Erson
Howat Forces Rally in Anthracite Vote
In Indianapolis on February 17 Alexander Howat outlaw leader of Kansas rebel miners carried his cause into the anthracite fields by polling a near even split on supporting John L. Lewis policies. In district No 1 Wilkesbarre Pittston Howat marshalled enough strength to split the vote nearly fifty fifty. The result surprised Lewis and his backers who had expected near unity for the administration.
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Indianapolis
Alexander Howat
Kansas
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre-Pittston
Lewis
Prospects for Irish settlement brighten says Collins
Michael Collins, a key figure in the provisional government, said in Dublin that British cooperation with the Dublin government is improving and aiding the removal of troubles. He noted that evacuation of British troops from Ireland would resume that night and that the situation was brighter than at any time since before the Ulster border raids.
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Daniel O'Connell
N. S
Dublin
Ulster
Michael Collins
Collins
Ireland
Cadets Revolt Prompts Martial Law in Salvador
In Salvador on Feb 17 martial law is declared by President Melendaz after a revolt by 54 cadets at the national military academy.
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Washington
International News Service
Salvador
Melendaz
National Military Academy
Bandits Escape With $5000 After Bank Messenger Shot
New York February 17 bandits shot and seriously wounded Richard Kahr Pacific bank messenger after overpowering guard Joseph H. Hines. They escaped on First Avenue near Sixty First Street with a bag holding $5000 in cash late Friday.
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New York
Richard Kahr
Pacific Bank
Joseph H. Hines
First Avenue
Noted KU chancellor to speak at Founders Day in Athens
Athens invites residents to the Founders Day exercises in Ewing Hall Saturday at 10 AM. Dr. Ernest H. Lindley, chancellor of the University of Kansas, will lecture on The New Pioneers. Lindley is a leading American educator and former president of Idaho.
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Athens
Ewing Hall
Ernest H. Lindley
University of Kansas
Lindley
America
Indiana University
Pacific Coast
Reed College
Portland
Ore
University of Idaho
Henshaw Pleads Guilty in Non Support Case
Thomas Henshaw of Nelsonville pleaded guilty in Magistrate Helwig's court to non support of his minor daughter. He was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 90 days in the Dayton work house, suspended on his promise to pay 15 dollars monthly after he claimed he could not find work. The charge was filed by his wife, Gertrude Henshaw.
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Thomas Henshaw
Nelsonville
Helwig
Dayton
Gertrude Henshaw
Fulton seeks help after ad for picture framer goes unanswered
The notice describes Oscar Fulton at his store asking for a man to do picture framing and to inform callers the position had been filled. A Messenger is promised to bring results.
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Oscar Fulton
Watch Dog
Fulton
Governor Davis Aids Red Cross Relief Plan in Athens County
Governor Harry L. Davis and Percy Tetlow plan to attend a Nelsonville meeting to inaugurate a coordinated county wide relief system through the Red Cross. Athens and Nelsonville chapters sponsor the effort to unify aid for unemployed families with new headquarters to open in the National Bank building.
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Athens County
Nelsonville
Harry L. Davis
Percy Tetlow
State Department of Industrial Relations
James Ginnan
The
Red Cross
Columbus
Davis
Mr. Tetlow
Ginnan
National Bank
Chicago Central Library Surpasses Million-Volume Mark
The Chicago Public Library system reports its central library now holds over one million volumes, highlighting growth in its expansive collection. Librarians note continued acquisitions and cataloging efficiency as drivers of the milestone.
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Chicago
Pershing Relative Nominated for Prohibition Aid
James Pershing Jr nephew of General Pershing has been recommended for the assistant to Prohibition agent Day in New York. He rose from private to first lieutenant in World War I but did not see combat action.
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James Pershing, Jr
General Pershing
Day
New York
Young Pershing
Bituminous coal operators split over wage cuts say Lewis
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers cites jealousies and internal strife among bituminous operators as the main barrier to a peace program. He notes broad agreement only on wage cuts but deep splits on amounts and a lack of unified action. He remains optimistic about the anthracite talks and expects a spring conference with possible short suspension.
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Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
International News Service Today
Lewis
Alexander Howat
Kansas
Howat
Irish Free State Act Passes Second Reading in Commons
London dispatch reports the Irish Free State Act, confirming powers of the Anglo-Irish treaty for the provisional government in Dublin, was passed by the House of Commons on second reading this afternoon.
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London
Dublin
House of Commons
Pacific Cable Pact to Be Voted At Conference
Washington reports the international communications conference will convene next week to approve the Pacific cable agreement from the armament conference and to attempt allocation of the remaining ex German cables in the Atlantic.
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Washington
International Communications Conference
Atlantic
Notable Ohio Dates Marching Through History
A compact timeline notes events in Ohio history: 1808 John H. Sullivan founder of Bellaire born in St Clairsville and died in 1888. 1816 John McLean of Cincinnati chosen as Ohio supreme court justice. 1869 Cincinnati celebrates Fort Donelson victory. 1869 Cleveland Public Library opened to the public.
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John H. Sullivan
Bellaire
St. Clairsville
John McLean
Cincinnati
Ohio Supreme Court
Fort Donelson
Cleveland Public Library
Conference on Good Roads Sets Ohio Plan for Roads
In Columbus today leaders from the Ohio Good Roads Federation the Ohio Farm Bureau and the Ohio State Grange discuss taxation assessments road design maintenance and highway service. Speakers include L J Taber Harry Ramsower Murray Lincoln Harry Caton and A R McCulloch as a divisional conference date is to be chosen for further statewide sessions on highway construction and upkeep.
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Columbus
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Ohio Farm Bureau
Ohio State Grange
L. J. Taber
Harry C. Ramsower
Ohio State University
Murray J. Lincoln
Harry Caton
A. R. McCulloch
Cambridge
Good Roads Federation
O1o
Ohio
Masons Attention Special Communication for Lodge No 25
Masons announce a special communication for Para Mathia Lodge No 25 FP and AM on Tuesday February 21 at 6 p.m. Preparations for the annual inspection on March 7 with the Grand Master present. W M Ler and J A Palmer sign.
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Paramathia Lodge No
A. M
W. W. Ler
W. M
J. A. Palmer
Wooster Hen Laying Contest Record Set by Lott
William Lott reports 15 pullets laying 267 eggs in January for an average of 17.8 eggs per bird, setting a new Wooster hen laying contest benchmark in February.
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Wooster
William Lott
Pythians Invite Family Night at Athenian Lodge 104
On Monday evening February 20 Athenian Lodge No 104 invites Pythians and their families to enjoy special music readings and a general good time Refreshments and dance will follow all are welcome to attend
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Athenian Lodge No. 104
Rents of Agh to Come Down in 1922 for Rich Only
New York real estate men predict rents will fall in 1922 for the wealthy while poor tenants see little relief. The era of $30 a month steam heated flats is over. only higher priced apartments may drop. Pease & Elliman projects drops among homes at $1,200 yearly rent or more, with eight to nine years of steady new construction needed for near normal levels.
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International News Service
New York
Pease & Elliman
Diamond myth as guard against poison and insanity
In early lore the diamond was believed to protect the wearer from poison insanity and timidity. The gem was thought to grant courage and shield the possessor from mental harm while serving as a powerful talisman in ancient beliefs.
Trapped by Fire Opera Star Sings Death Song
Mme Lilly Herding a prima donna at the Ducal theater Dessau Germany perished in a theater fire. She sang the death song from Aida as flames trapped her. Several others died in the blaze.
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Mme
Lilly Herding
Dessau
Germany
Mme. Herding Anly
Aida
Johnson Wants to Fight Champ
Jack Johnson announces from Wilkes Barre his plan to come to New York to offer champion Jack Dempsey $125,000 for a title bout. The former heavyweight champion signals a fight for the title as business proceeds in Wilkes Barre and New York.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Wilkesbarre
Heiress McCormick Aims to Wed Swiss Riding Master
Chicago reports say Mathilde McCormick daughter of Harold McCormick seeks her mother Edith Rockefeller McCormick’s consent to marry Max Oser proprietor of a Gurich Switzerland riding academy. She and her father arrived from New York. marriage may occur this summer if no obstacle.
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Chicago
Mathilde McCormick
Harold McCormick
John D. Rocketelier
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Gurich
Switzerland
John D. Rockefeller
Miss McCormick
Max Oser
Oser
Albany Club bars knickers wearing girls from dances
Girls wearing knickers are barred from dances at the Aubania Club in Albany. A young woman appeared in knickers and was told the club would not permit the attire. Many men wished to dance with her and some married women complained to the club president.
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Albany N. Y
Albany
Aubania Club
Senate weighs Pacific treaty facts amid Hughes Bermuda trip
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee awaits Secretary Hughes’s return from Bermuda to review the four power Pacific treaty. Senator Lodge and Underwood say Hughes, Kato, and Balfour led the negotiation and may be asked to explain the actions and what was said before the pact evolved. The Hitchcock resolution stalls pending Hughes or the President.
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J. Bart Campbell
Washington
Hughes
Bermuda
Harding
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
White House
China
Senate
Hardin
Admiral Kato
Arthur J. Balfour
Lodge
Underwood
Kate
Balfour
United States
Japan
United Commercial Travelers Banquet in Athens Friday
Athens Council No. 282 announces a banquet and initiation this Friday night February 17 at Red Men's hall. Meet at 6 P M for the event conducted by the United Commercial Travelers.
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Athens Council
United Commercial Travelers
Red Men’s Hall
Lenine Not Coming London
Soviet trade mission says Nicolai Lenine unlikely to attend Genoa economic conference due to workers protests against his departure from Moscow.
Carelessness Causes Most Fires Warning Booklet Promoted
The Athens Messenger reports that most fire losses are preventable by simple rules. The National Board of Fire Underwriters and the U S Education Bureau compiled fire causes into an illustrated booklet. Readers can request a free copy by mailing two cents to the Washington Information Bureau, Frederic J Haskin director.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
United States Bureau of Education
Washington Information Bureau
Nerewith
Ty Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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