Man questioned after being struck by car in Columbus
Police in Columbus plan to question Joseph Pierce, 31, in a hospital after injuries from a Saturday automobile strike. He is suspected of claiming to have murdered Florence Nitzman, 19, a Canton phone operator, on February 5. Pierce had prior mental health treatment in Little Falls and Erie before Canton police released him.
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Columbus
Joseph Pierce
Canton
Florence Nitzman
Pierce
Little Falls
Erie
Icy streets plague Columbus. injuries rise in slip incidents
Icy sidewalks and streets in Columbus caused numerous minor auto crashes and injuries. Rain and sleet from Saturday into Sunday froze into a glare, reducing church and theater attendance. Bus lines canceled schedules due to dangerous conditions while railroads and electric lines reported no material impact.
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Columbus
Athens Civil War Veteran Granted Pension Increase
Samuel T. Pierce of 111 Mill Street was approved for a pension increase to 872 dollars a month effective November 19, 1925. Congressman J M Foster filed the claim with the pensions commissioner and pursued the case. Pierce served in Company D, 18th Ohio Infantry.
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Samuel T. Pierce
Mill Street
J. M. Foster
Mr. Pierce
Commissioner of Pensions
18Th Ohio Infantry
Dayton Explosions Mystery Asks What Exploded
Police and fire crews resumed a probe into a mysterious explosion that set fire to the upper floor of a four story Dayton building late Saturday night. No odor of gas was detected by witnesses who were in the rooms before the blast. The loss is about 30000 dollars.
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Dayton
France faces oil scandal in East Paris market dealings
Paris reports claim France suffered an oil related scandal rivaling Washington as press accusations allege French speculators lost about one billion francs trading Royal Dutch and Mexican Eagle shares, contributing to a sharp franc decline.
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Paris
France
Washington
Dance hall blaze injures owner's wife in Huntington
Mrs. Fred Baesman, wife of Baesman's Dance Hall proprietor, leapt from a second story during a fire that destroyed the building in Huntington this morning. The blaze left the popular amusement venue a total loss and the injured woman hospitalized.
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Huntington
W. Va
Fred Baesman
Baesman
Evans Funeral for Mrs Griff H Evans
Funeral services for Mrs Griff H Evans who died Saturday at the family home in Carpenter Street will be held Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the First Presbyterian church. Burial follows at West Union Street cemetery.
Method to prevent spark leakage at DC apparatus brushes
A method for preventing spark leakage at the brushes of direct current electrical apparatus has been described. The approach aims to reduce arcing and wear, improving efficiency and lifespan of electrical equipment.
Findlay Man Cleared After Bank Robbery Link
Don Tucker a 25 year old black man was arrested after being seen at a Findlay store buying new clothes and questioned in the Mount Cory Commercial Bank robbery case. Police released him after he proved he won over 300 in a crap game, countering the robbery link with a large gambling payoff and a playful, public demeanor.
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BONES
Findlay
Don Tucker
Mount Corry
Tucker
Cooperative Marketing Not sole dairy solution
A. Jd. Glover argues against relying solely on cooperative marketing to boost dairy profits. He notes cows produce about 4000 pounds of milk with 150 pounds fat annually and says proper attention to all factors, not just marketing, is needed for real gains. He cites successful cases but warns against treating marketing as the entire solution.
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A. Jd. Glover
Hoard's Dairyman
Columbus
Coroner Advocates Common Sense for Living to 100
Coroner Dr. George S. Bower of Knox County Illinois argues longevity comes from common sense not fad diets. He critiques health fears and urges walking, outdoor work, hard foods, and regular bathing while dismissing costly habits and extreme routines.
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Galesburg
Ill
George S. Bower
Illinois
Knox County
Bower
Africa
Asia
America
Himalaya
Bulgarian Princess Weds Before Elder Sister Surprises Peasants
Bulgarian peasants express consternation after Princess Nadya, daughter of ex king Ferdinand, secretly wed Duke of Württemberg on January 29. Princess Eudosia, Nadya’s elder sister, joins wedding festivities, then resumes royal household duties in Sofia, shocking local custom expectations.
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Constantine Stephanove
I.N. S
Sofia
Nadejda
Ferdinand
Wurtenburg
Eudosia
Nadya
Doxie
Boris
Romper style pattern with four sizes
Messenger Pattern Dept describes a fine Romper style with panel and yoke. Sleeves may finish in wrist or elbow muslin, flannel, wool, or crepe. Pattern fits 3 to 6 years. a 4 year size uses 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch material plus contrasting pieces. Send 12 cents in stamps for pattern mailed to any address.
Low bidders named for Ohio road projects in southeast
On 16 Ohio, highway contracts were awarded by the state highway commissioner in Columbus. Southeast counties listed include Gallia with Miller Brothers for grading and paving at 28,758.85 dollars, Perry with Austin and Carey for macadam asphalt at 167,297.52 dollars, and Vinton with Marier and Company for drainage grading.
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Ohio
Columbus
Gallia County
Miller Brothers
Gallipolis
Perry County
Austin and Carey
Kenton
Gmacedam
Vinton County
Marier and Company
Athens
Marriage Licenses Issued in Athens County Week
Two marriage licenses were granted by the Athens county bureau during the week ending last Saturday. A third couple was refused due to lack of parental consent for applicants under 21. Licenses issued to Herbert Carrigan 22 miner and Nellie Mosier 13 of Gloucester, and Harry Scott 21 automobile mechanic of Columbus and Edith Helen Bobo 19 telephone operator of Athens.
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Athens
Herbert Carrigan
Nellie Mosier
Glouster
Hedges
Harry Scott
Columbus
Edith Helen Bobo
Athens Hedges
Camphor and Herbal Eye Wash Ad from Gibson's Pharmacy
An old advertisement promotes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor witchhazel and other ingredients for weak strained or sore eyes. Includes offer of a free aluminum eye cup from Gibson's Pharmacy.
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Gibson’s Pharmacy
Bees Must Fly Far For Honey Source Says
Experts state a bee must fly over 40 000 miles to gather the material for one pound of honey. The remark highlights the extensive foraging bees perform to produce a small amount of honey.
Olive Tablets Offer Liver and Digestion Aid
Thousands of stomach sufferers are urged to treat the underlying cause with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The vegetable compound stimulates the liver and bowels, easing indigestion without cramps or pain. One or two tablets at bedtime, 15c or 30c.
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Edwards
Moral Insanity Contagious Says The Gloomy Dean
London dispatch reports Dean Inge urging execution of degenerate Bolshevik leaders as a contagious moral insanity. He compares red leaders to mad dogs and predicts Russia drifting to a military peasantry rule. He cites heredity and calls for removing degenerates to curb trouble. English populace seen as tolerant.
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U. S
London
Dean Inge
St. Paul’s
Russia
Backbone greatest need, preacher asserts in Cleveland
Dr. Marion N. Burton, president of the University of Michigan, declares Americans must develop a spine and restore inner standards of right and wrong in a Cleveland address. The remarks call for moral rejuvenation amid national concerns.
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Michigan
Burton
Cleveland
Marion N. Burton
University of Michigan
Adam and Eva A Square Bubble
Adam muses on a giant bubble house like a Swiss cheese with holes as large rooms. He jokes a bubble hotel could be built if science advances enough. The playful exchange hints at future bubble housing ideas.
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