General George Goethals Dies at 79 in York
Retired engineer General George W. Goethals, famed for directing the Panama Canal project, died in York at age 79. He became a major general in 1914, earned the title chief engineer of the canal in 1907, and received the Distinguished Service Medal in 1918. He helped oversee the canal under Roosevelt and Taft and was later honored by France with the Legion of Honor.
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Raid Nets Whisky and Wine From Athens Home
Local officers raided the apartment of Mrs. E Coleman at 744 West State Athens and confiscated seven pints whisky and three bottles of wine along with many empty beer bottles. Mrs Coleman, accused in a warrant from Justice Carl Porter’s court, was questioned but allowed to remain in her rooms as her health permitted.
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Sir E. Coleman
Athens
Athens County Board of Education Reorganizes
The Athens County Board of Education reorganized Saturday in the county superintendent H. McVay’s office. New members Floyd Linscott Fianna and Clyde White took office and elected Clyde White Coolville president for 1928 with H R McCounty as ex clerk. A meeting was set for August 10 with plans for two additional sessions before January 1, 1929.
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French reply to Kellogg on anti war treaty note delivery
The French government sent its reply to Secretary Kellogg concerning limits on the proposed anti war treaty. The state department said the document would not be released today and may be issued tomorrow.
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Claude
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Ate
New Find Excites Old Mining Camp In Nevada
Tonopah Nevada reports a new gold discovery at Belcher Divide Mining Company leased claim. Vein of rich ore found at 85 feet in territory not previously explored exciting mining men and locals.
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Last Cold Wave to End This Weekend in Athens Area
Athens and vicinity brace for a final cold day and night as forecasts call for fair Sunday with slightly higher temperatures. The region endured a harsh cold wave with a low of 10 degrees reported yesterday morning. Two deaths in northern Ohio linked to the chill were reported, while Chicago said the wave was breaking and Great Lakes states faced a snow storm and gale.
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New Controversies Foreseen Over Prayer Book Revisions
In London on January 21, reports say the Archbishops of Canterbury and York published revised changes to the Book of Common Prayer. The alterations aim to remove apprehensions and clarify the prayer book’s intentions, following a defeat of a prior version by the House of Commons.
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Girl Believed Seen Near Capital in Missing Smith College Case
Police report a girl resembling Frances St. John Smith, missing eight days from Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts, was seen in a Washington restaurant. The owner and three women workers said she entered with a man about 21 to 23, ordered food, fainted, was revived, and then left in an enclosed car with him.
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Illinois May Seek Help From Other States In Fight
Chicago January 21. Illinois may ask aid from other states to defend the sovereign right of a state to two Senate representatives. Governor Small backs Senator-elect Frank L. Smith after his oath denial and blasts the Senate. Smith has not changed his testimony. Small says no replacement will be appointed, leaving Illinois with one senator, Charles Deneen, for an indefinite period.
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Prison Break Plan Foiled At County Jail In Youngstown
Five county jail inmates planned a prison escape by force using hack saws and smuggled guns. Officials disclosed that the scheme was halted late yesterday and involved sixty inmates in the cell block.
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Jurors Called In Logan For Monday Court Session
Petit jurors were summoned by the sheriff's staff and ordered to report again Monday. Henry Miller faces a larceny charge on an indictment found earlier this month as court convenes.
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William DuPont Dies in Georgia After Illness
The body of William DuPont, wealthy Wilmington powder magnate, was to be sent home to Delaware for burial after dying in Brunswick Georgia from a heart ailment. He had been ill for two weeks.
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Farm Relief Bill Moves Toward Compromise In House
The Kansas delegation abandons the equalisation fee core of the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill and backs a compromise. Agriculture committee members have shifted, with Rep Strong noting a likely majority of former supporters now favor the change.
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Murder charge filed against Martine Ferry man in death
Cleveland January 21 Andrew Surgend eighty eight was under arrest on a Martine Ferry warrant linked to the murder of Mrs. Augusta Burkhart at Martine Ferry Jim 1920. He had been acquitted in the previous murder of the woman's daughter Lillian. Belmont county authorities supplied the new warrant based on penitentiary prisoner information.
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Hustead Arrested on Embezzlement Charge in $10,000 Theft
Leigh C. Hustead, 33, a long-time fugitive from justice since September 1925, was captured in Detroit on a charge of embezzling $10,000 from the Fairmount West Virginia real estate firm where he worked for seven years.
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Coach 18 Relic Jackson Restored for Henry Ford Era Coach
A relic from 1840, one of the oldest railway coaches, is being re conditioned in the local site for Henry Ford who bought it from the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. After restoration at the D T and S shops its original design will be preserved.
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Health Officials of Central States Seek Agreement
Dr. William F. King, secretary of the Indiana board of health, will press for an inter state pact to curb stream pollution at a Chicago meeting of health authorities from Michigan Illinois Ohio Wisconsin and other states. He notes the Ohio River Valley health conference has reduced pollution along the Ohio River and credits cooperative efforts across borders.
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Emperor dissolves diet as elections loom in February
The emperor dissolved the diet today in Tokyo. It is understood Baron Tanaka's cabinet will stay in office until after the general elections, which are likely to be held February 14.
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City approves $200000 for 1928 street program in Columbus
Columbus January 21 The city council approved the first half of the 1928 street program estimating spending about $200000 for improvements. The move marks the start of a city plan funded by the budget approved last year.
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Fire Claims Life of World War Veteran Clarence A Michaels
Fremont dispatch reports Clarence Allen Michaels aged 338 a World War veteran burned to death when his home burned near here early today fire destroyed the residence authorities said the blaze caused fatal injuries testimony noted Michaels had served in the war and lived alone in the rebuilt area
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Man Killed At Hamlin Crossing By Train Car Collision
Deafened by wind as an oncoming train approached John Eversole 74 of Hamlin was fatally struck when his automobile was hit by a freight train at the Hamlin crossing near Columbus yesterday.
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Ohio retailers to discuss spring and fall fashion trends
At Columbus the Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Association will host its annual convention Monday. Styles for spring summer and fall along with fashion tendencies and forecasts will be the main topics of discussion.
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Ohio Retail Clothiers’ and Furnishers’ Association
Local Secretary Killed in Fremont Car Collision
Fremont, Jan 21. Ralph J. Barthe 37 secretary and treasurer of the H R Brand company was killed when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Clyde Eagon a funeral director.
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Ralphonse J. Barthe
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Judge Hough Sentences Cooper and Sigley for Interstate Car Transport
Federal Judge Hough today sentenced Thomas E. Cooper and James Sig ley of Clarksburg West Virginia to four years in the Atlanta penitentiary for interstate transportation of stolen automobiles.
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Two carpenters near Columbus die in suicides
Asa Waterman 69 a carpenter killed himself in Columbus after a period of ill health. Charles Benjamin another carpenter attempted suicide by cutting his wrists and throat with a razor during the same night.
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Asa Waterman
Charles Benjamin
Ma honing county industrial figure Robert Bentley dies after long illness
Youngstown Ohio January 21 Robert Bentley 74 a leading figure in Mahoning County industrial life died today after a long illness He began as a bank clerk and worked his way up highlighting a storied career in regional industry.
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Ma‘honing County
Spafford Visits Columbus For Legion Conference
National commander Edward E. Spafford traveled to Columbus for a reception banquet and conference with American Legion post commanders across the state.
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Edward E. Spafford
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Moores Named Acting Chief of Police in Kent
James Moores has been named acting chief of police while George L. Traherne remains suspended amid charges against the regular chief.
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James Moores
George L. Trahern
Court extends injunction vs United Mine Workers in Ohio mines
Federal judge Benson W. Hough extended a court injunction prohibiting UMWA interference with three newly opened eastern Ohio mines. The Crabapple in Belmont County Wolf Run in Jefferson County and Rush Run in Jefferson County are covered. A hearing on a permanent injunction is set for February 4.
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Benson W. Hough
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Jefferson County
Warner Collieries
Rush Run
Y. & O. Company
Warner
Rural mail carrier hurt in wind overturns buggy
Coplin, a rural mail carrier, suffered injuries after his mail buggy overturned in strong wind. The horse broke loose and bolted, leaving Coplin unconscious for several hours before being found.
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Teen is ruled sane in murder of mother
In St. Clairsville on January 21, three alienists who examined 15 year old Andy Dyken found him sane and responsible for his mother s killing and he must stand trial.
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George Chariel Sentenced to Life for Statutory Charge
Zanesville report says George Chariel age 68 was convicted in common pleas court last week on a statutory charge tied to an assault on two young girls. Judge Charles Ribble sentenced him to life in the state penitentiary today.
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Cuba Caps Sugar Output at Four Million Tons
President Machado signed decrees limiting Cuban sugar production to 4,000,000 tons yearly. The measure aims to stabilize prices and boost Cuban producer returns with 3,300,000 tons to go to the United States, potentially affecting U.S. consumers.
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Sugar Commission
Reiniger Sentenced in Prohibition Case at Toledo
U P reports L D Renniger manager of the Eagles club at Tiffin Ohio was sentenced by Federal Judge John M Killits to ninety days in jail and a $100 fine for violating the prohibition law. The judge again criticized fraternal clubs that allow intoxicans in lodge rooms.
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Athens Merchants Exposition Named by Committee
The event dubbed Athens Merchant's Exposition will take place March 28 29 and 30 in Ohio University men's gymnasium. Delbert Matthews a freshman proposed the name in a Kiwanis announced name contest. Merchants will display booths with dancing in the gym center and prize awards each night. committee members include Robert Hess Carl Neff and Thomas H Johnson.
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Kinaenis Merchants
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Officers may face charges if Bass is convicted
Chicago January 21 The trial of Captain J Leland Bass for alleged diversion of government liquors could lead to charges against several other army officers. Evidence presented includes names of officers implicated in transferring liquor into private stores.
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U.P
J. Leland Bass
Senators Split on Jones Shipping Bill in Conference
Washington January 21 Senate Democrats met in party conference to discuss the Jones shipping bill aimed at continuing current merchant marine policy but reached no decision on supporting or opposing the measure as a party.
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U.P
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