Athens Hi Reaches Ohio U Tournament Finals In Close Win
Athens High defeated Gallipolis 9 to 5 to advance to the Ohio University tournament final four as Battin and Muir led scorers and Shaffer added a basket. Gallipolis beat Glenford 5 to 1 to reach semis and Nelsonville Aquinas edged Nelsonville in double overtime. The Roma airship disaster inquiry continues with 34 bodies recovered.
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Athens Hi
Ohio
Athens
Maria-McConnellyille
Battin
Malta
McCo
Pcoore Oohina Ewe Aeons White
Peete
Quakes Kennard
Tev Aners Wee Eae RS Battin
Muir
Stryke Fires at Man Stripping Auto in Elyria
In Elyria Ohio on February 25 Joe Stryke fired at a man seen stripping a car. The suspect fled into railroad yards. A blood pool in the auto suggested the shot injured him during the attempted theft.
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Elyria
Joe Stryke
Capper Chosen Chairman of Senate Agricultural Bloc
Senator Capper Republican of Kansas was elected unanimously this afternoon as chairman of the senate agricultural bloc. The action places Capper at the head of the bipartisan effort to push farm policy reforms.
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Cappers
Washington
Senator Capper
Kansas
Senate “Agricultural Bloc
Open Shop Debate Grows After Operators Move
Charleston February 25 Acting officials of District 17 United Mine Workers prepared a statement in reply to the Kanawha Coal Operators association action calling for the institution of the open shop and abolition of the checkoff.
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Charleston
W. VA
District 17
United Mine Workers
Kanawaha Coal Operators Association
Co ed dorm reports first chickenpox case at Boyd Hall
The Boyd Hall coed dorm reports a single mild chickenpox case among its residents. The community is anxious about potential social disruption and impact on their famed appearances while awaiting further updates.
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Boyd Hall
Actress blamed in Taylor murder plot in Detroit
Harry M. Fields told authorities an actress from Hollywood hired him and three accomplices to kill director William Desmond Taylor. He said she signaled Taylor’s isolation by waving a candy bag from the bungalow, prompting the gunmen to strike.
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Detroit
Hollywood
William Desmond Taylor
Taylor
Harry M. Fields
Fields
Los Angeles
Feilds
Coal operators plan meeting with miners in New York
A four member wages committee of the anthracite association announced a March 15 meeting with miners representatives in New York City. The policy committee then adjourned its session in Atlantic City this afternoon.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New York City
The
Anthracite Association
Business men clash over WWI bonus in Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia February 25 American Legion condemns local business men for opposing the soldiers’ bonus while the chamber of commerce and real estate board oppose and credit men favor a hands off stance. The legion accuses businessmen of profiting from the war while soldiers at the front risked their lives.
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Huntington
W. Va
Johnnie
Johnny
Mr. Adkins
American Legion
Credit Men
Real Estate Board
Chamber of Commerce
Victims of Bluebeard Landru Named by French Court
Versailles reports the list of women who disappeared linked to the serial killer Landru. Names include Mme Cuchet 39 Mme Laborde Line 46 Mme Guillin 51 Mme Hoen 54 Mme Collomb 44 Mile Babelay and others with disappearances dated 1915 to 1919.
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Versailles
Bluebeard” Landru
Mme. Cuchet
Andre Cuchet
Mme
Laborde-Line
Mme. Guillin
Hoen
Mme. Collomb
Mile. Babelay
Buisson
Jaume
Pascal
Mile, Marchandier
Moonshine Raid Nets 21 Captures In McDowell County
Federal agents from the local prohibition office mounted a night raid in McDowell County capturing twenty one people. A Black Mormon preacher with three large stills was found barricaded in a log cabin surrounded by barbed wire.
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Huntington
W. Va
Twnty-one
McDowell County
Prohibition Office
Messenger Watch Dog Engaged to Edith Kasler in Athens
The Messenger Watch Dog announces its engagement to Miss Edith Kasler of Lancaster Street, Ohio University. The playful note recalls spring romance and the watchdog’s long-time reflections, declaring Mac Sauer’s affection and plans, with congratulations from the Messenger staff.
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Athens
McKinley Sauer
Edith Kasler
Lancaster Street
Ohio University
Sauer
Miss Kasler
Altho
Mac
Explosion at McCook dynamite plant rocks Chicago area
A massive blast at the Consumers Company stone crushing plant near McCook southwest of Chicago injured one and caused extensive property damage. Officials call the explosion accidental though some reports allege arson. a rigid investigation begins as trains pass nearby. Ludwig Buse, a nearby employee, reels from the blast after seeing a ground fire prior to detonation.
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Consumers Company
McCook
Ludwig Buse
Corn Products Company
Argo
Buse
Santa Fe Railroad
Sunday School Class Battles Draw Big Attendance
From Logan to Pomeroy local Sunday schools prepare for hot races in attendance with Class Six led by Prof. C M Copeland, Otterbein Logan, Tipton Logan, and Higley Athens vying for top memberships as reports arrive for Monday edition.
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Pomeroy
Berean
Church of Christ
Nelsonville
C. M. Copeland
Otterbein
Tipton Bible
Higley Bible
Churchof Christ
Athens
Messenger
Dance K. of P. Hall Chauncey Ohio Tuesday Night
Dance at K of P hall Chauncey Ohio Tuesday night February 28 promises good music and a Park plan dated 2 25 32.
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P. Hall
Chauncey
Ohio
Hook Worm Found In Ohio In Middletown Case
Three residents of Middletown Ohio Mrs Alice Hatton 1107 Walnut Street her son Raymond 16 and her daughter 15 were diagnosed with hook worm by Dr D F Gerber after analysis by the state health department This marks the second reported Ohio case per state epidemiologist Dr Robert Boudreau.
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Middletown
Alice Hatton
Walnut Street
Raymond
D. F. Gerber
State Department of Health
Columbus
Ohio
Robert Boudreau
Roma disaster inquiry pinpoints engine operation
Langley Field Va Feb 26 The army board says two forward engines were running when the Roma air ship crashed and that cutting out the engines might have prevented the accident pilot Lieut B T Burt warned of the action The buoyant lighter‑than‑air craft was in perfect condition at takeoff and the board seeks why the engine cut out order was not obeyed.
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Langley Field
Army Board
B. T. Burt
Money Found in Hotel Room Clears Seibert
Carl Seibert arrested on a theft charge after M. R. Sweet reported $56 missing at an Athens hotel. The money was later found under a rug corner in Sweet's room, linked to a Thursday visit. Seibert was exonerated after Sweet recovered the funds.
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Carl Seibert
M. R. Sweet
Cincinnati
Sweet
Athens
Seibert
Prohibition agents shoot Cincinnati fireman Herman Gottschalk
Five men claiming to be prohibition agents shot Herman Gottschalk, 32, a Cincinnati city fireman, Friday afternoon after he fled their pursuit. The men shouted warnings before the shooting and then fled the scene, leaving authorities to investigate the incident.
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Cincinnati
Herman Gottschalk
Prohibition
Gottschalk
Ciry
Red Hair Studied in Boston Fashion Show
International News Service reports William H. Sullivan of the Associated Millinery Industry of New England found that New England girls with red hair are almost invariably bow legged or knock-kneed. He noted brunettes and blondes have straight legs, while a red-headed model with straight legs is rare.
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Boston
New England
Whiliam H. Sullivan
Associated Millinery Industry of
Sullivan
Eastern Ohio Is Bad Place for Dry Cops
Yorkville Ohio February 25 and the slaying of Frank Pirrin a Jefferson county dry law enforcement detective near Dillonvale this week marks the second such death in the county within a year. Former local man Mike Veltry who aided in prohibition enforcement was found shot to death near Steubenville about a year ago. In both cases five bullet holes were found in the bodies.
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Yorkville
Frank Pirrin
Jefferson County
Dillonvale
Mike Veltry
Steubenville
Britain plans delay of Irish free state bill after election
London reports that the British government will postpone final passage of the Irish free state bill until after the Irish election. The bill has passed first and second readings in the Commons. If republicans win, Britain may find it necessary to renegotiate with Eamon de Valera in power.
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David M. Church
N. S
London
Irish Free State
Downing Street
House of Commons
Eamonn DeValera
Ireland
Britain
City Officers Are Leaving the Ship
Cincinnati Feb 25 due to unclear finances many trained city workers seek other jobs fearing salary cuts. Officials work to keep payrolls and prevent reductions.
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Cincinnati
Dairy Feeding Schools Highlight Ohio State Expert Talk
For over five hours in Athens county, dairy expert Oscar Ert, head of the OSU dairying department, explained scientific feeding for high milk production. The Athens county meeting in the farm bureau office was the second of two, with Coolville hosting the other, plus a dress farm demonstration by Mrs. McClanahan and Mrs. Mansfield. Attendees included many named local residents and women from the county farm bureau division.
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Athens County
Oscar BE. Erf
Ohio State University
Ert
Farm Bureau
Athens
Coolville
Grange Hall
John McClanahan
Charles Mansfield
Woman's Division
County Farm Bureau
Mesdames Lora Barth
Mame Hoobler
Hope Walden
Nellie White
Ralph Chase
Akron Case Raises Question of 15000 Damages in Run Down Cop
Summit county jury heard Patrick L. McAleese traffic cop claim he was struck by Jetko Verbick Canton banker on July 7 in a public road. McAleese says the crash caused permanent injuries and seeks fifteen thousand dollars.
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Akron
Summit County
Patrick L. McAleese
Jetko Verbick
Canton
McAleese
Verbick
Pacific treaty in Senate with Brandegee reservation expected
Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to report the four power Pacific treaty favorably with the Harding Brandegee reservation. Senator Johnson opposes the treaty but is expected to be outvoted. Senator Pomerene pushes to strike words no alliance while Senator Borah may back the substitute as a precaution.
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IN. S
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Harding
Brandgee
Connecticut
Johnson
California
Brandegee
Harding- Brandegee
Pomerene Democrat
Ohio
Borah
Idaho
McKinstry Named Top Postmaster Candidate in Athens
Congressman Foster nominates Harry McKinstry for Athens postmaster to replace E R Lash as term ends January 31. McKinstry ranked first in civil service exams ahead of W A Carpenter and Raphael Jobinson. nomination expected to Senate approval soon.
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Harry McKinstry
Athens
L M. Foster
E. R. Lash
W. A. Carpenter
Raphael Jobinson
Foster
McKinstry
Washsington
Senate
Harding
Post Office
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McKinsstry
Carpenter
Johnson
KE. R. Lash
Lash
Hamden
Congressman Foster
Athen
Clarence McKinniss
McKinniss
Coy H
51St Infantry
Vinton County
United States Civil Service Commission
Calvin
Trampled by Bull in Display Leaves Man Injured
A. B. Smith of Spencer was knocked down and trampled when a bull he was displaying went on a rampage in Elyria Ohio on February 26. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries.
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Elyria
A. B. Smith
Spencer
Smith
Scale Convention Delayed in Eastern Ohio
The eastern Ohio miners scale convention scheduled for mid March has been postponed possibly until April 1 when the present scale expires. The delay is attributed to expected late recommendations from the international scale committee.
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ST. Clairsville
Dirigible Joins U S Air Fleet After Test Flight
Akron Ohio February 25 A contract signs over a dirigible tested at Wingfoot Fields to the United States government. It will be sent to McCook Field near Dayton with transfer timing set by Langley Field officers investigating the Roma wreck. Goodyear warns no future test flights over densely populated areas sparking council moves to curb overflight fears.
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Akron
Wingfoot Fields
United States
McCook Field
Dayton
Langley Field
Goodyear
Wool growers meet in Wheeling judge fleece displays
Tri state wool growers convene in Wheeling to judge fleece displays and hold officer elections this afternoon. Dr John Pass more delivered the principal address on Pennsylvania's dog law this morning.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John Passmore
Pennsylvania
President Harding Meets Republicans on Navy Cuts
President Harding summoned the Republican members of the house naval affairs committee to the White House to discuss planned reductions in equipment and personnel of the Navy.
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Washington
Harding
House Naval Affairs
White House
Oil promoter killed in downtown Ashland shooting
John G. White Jr. 26, an oil stock promoter and driller, was found shot to death at 4:30 AM in the doorway of a store in Ashland Kentucky downtown. Investigators searched for a motive as police reported a mysterious killing in the heart of the business district.
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Ashland
John G. White, Jr
What Is a Banana Canoe and a Tulip Dessert
Reader questions about unusual desserts are answered with citrus themed ideas. The piece promotes using oranges and lemons in many recipes, citing raw foods’ health value and offering a free booklet from the Washington Information Bureau via a coupon.
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Washington
Piaine Frederico J. Haskin
Hoe
Athens Messengers Information Bergen
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