Ohio governor backs probe into state dairy herds
Governor Harry L. Davis plans a broad review of dairy herds at all state institutions amid Rep. Crabbe charges that milk fed to 40 children and 1925 insane wards came from tubercular cows. Dr. Burnett testified tests found tuberculosis traces in a portion of the London prison farm herd, with safeguards claimed for inmate milk.
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Columbus
House Committee
Crabbe
London
Harry L. Davis
Ohio
T. R. Burnett
Special House
Burnett
Safe Crackers May Be Guilty
Four firemen were severely injured while fighting a four story brick building housing commission firms. Damage estimated at $100,000. A loud explosion preceded the blaze and led police to suspect safe crackers may be responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Senate considers six month pause in naval building
Senate approves a resolution directing the Senate naval affairs committee to report if the United States can suspend its naval building program for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
United States
Senate
Fire destroys tobacco and scales at Logan-Bryan barn
Nearly 5000 pounds of tobacco and large platform scales were destroyed by fire at Logan-Bryan's barn in Stony Point Bourbon county. Bryan had moved two thirds of his crop to the Paris market the day before. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Paris
Logan-Bryan
Stony Point
Bourbon County
Bryan
Midnight Cramming Blooms at Ohio University
Electric lights burned late as students crammed for the first semester finals at Ohio University. Exams began Tuesday morning and students submitted reports reviews essays and other assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Missing Pocket Book Hints Teeth Marks in Kentucky Murder Trial
In Harlan Kentucky on January 25 a trial centered on Dr H C Winnes former state veterinarian charged with murdering Lara Parsons. Teeth marks on a pocket book may prove or refute the defendant’s claim they are not his bite marks. The missing pocket book complicates the case as prosecutors reveal how it was found.
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Harlan, Ky
H. C. Winnes
Lara Parsons
Health matters on Athens Chamber luncheon program
The Wednesday noonday Chamber of Commerce program will focus on health issues in Athens and Athens County. Miss Munn, county supervising nurse, will outline the health department’s activities since its early year organization. Dr J M Higgins, county health commissioner, and M D Hughes of the Red Cross home service will join to answer questions and review progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Athens County
Miss Munn
J. M. Higgins
M. D. Hughes
Home Service Department
Diamonds Stolen in Toledo Jewelry Store Robbery
Four bandits escaped with diamonds valued at $20 000 after tying up two clerks and two patrons in the Daniels Jewelry Company store Toledo Ohio. They fled in an automobile and the proprietor discovered the robbery half an hour later.
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Toledo
Daniels Jewelry Company
Misstep causes man to crash through glass door in ERIP
Michael Smith forgot the top step and crashed into a glass door at his home in ERIP. He suffered severe cuts and was hospitalized.
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Erip
Michael Smith
Explosion at Colgar Reese Oil Plant Kills Ten in Memphis
Three investigations were underway to determine the cause of yesterday's blast at the Colgar Reese Oil Company plant in Memphis Tennessee. The explosion killed at least ten people and caused about 200000 dollars in property damage.
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Memphis
Enn
Colgar Reese Oil Company
Damage Case Is Heard in County Court
Ray Elliott sues Milton Cooper for 300 dollars over a September 1919 auto collision in which Elliott’s Ford was badly damaged. Cooper counterclaims 500 dollars. Twelve jurors were impaneled for the trial in common pleas court.
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Ray Elliott
Milton Cooper
Common Pleas Court
Elliott
Cooper
A. J. South
W. H. Herrold
Ed Howard
Daniel Johnson
James M. Knowlton
Geo. Lacs
Aaron McNabb
George Snowden
Elmer Stevenson
A. J. Gould
Frank Hill
E. A. Dutton
Carbondale
Mineral
Albany
Hocking
Roby Sweeney
Glouster
Mary McLain
T Denes
Senators approve Miller bill amendment on warrant limits
In Columbus on January 25 the senate backed an amendment to the Miller bill creating a state law enforcement department. Governor Davis and city leaders drafted a change requiring court warrants before entering private homes. Officers must show probable evidence of unlawful liquor at a residence before a warrant issues. Miller said the amendment pacifies opponents and prospects for passage improved.
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Columbus
Senate
Davis
Legislative
Miller
Senate weighs state law enforcement bill and reforms
The measure creating a state law enforcement department faces senate passage amid a major debate over search and seizure provisions and an emergency clause. A separate probe investigates alleged milk from tubercular cows used at prison and juvenile facilities. Reapportionment and absent voter laws are also on the agenda with several senators proposing new oversight and staffing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William Miller
Muskingum County
Senate
General Assembly
Senate Temperance Committee
House
Crabbe
London
Calvert
Clark County
Cooley
Cuyahoga
Green
Portage
Kennedy
Brown County
Archer
Noble County
Cornell
Wayne County
Tom Jones
Meigs
Utilities Committee
Agricultural Committee
Thumb in Gears Injures Toddler In Frightened Case
Fred Wheaton Jr., age 1 1/2, mashed his thumb in a washing machine gear. The incident occurred while his mother demonstrated the machine with the guard removed. The child was taken to a Columbus hospital for X rays and care.
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Fred Wheaton Jr
Columbus
German invention aids miners with galvanized iron boots
A new device from Germany equips miners for wet coal mines with galvanized iron boots designed to stay dry and prevent slipping. The boots promise improved safety and work efficiency for workers in damp underground environments.
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Germany
Electoral College Flunks In Meeting Deadline
Washington, Jan 25. Many electors failed to deliver state vote results to Vice President Marshall by midnight. North Carolina, Indiana, Nevada, Utah, and Oregon had not sent returns. Maryland arrived late via hurried messenger. Law imposes a $1000 fine and loss of pay for messengers.
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Washington
Marshall
North Carolina
Maryland
Annapolis
Mark Thistlewaite
Indiana
Nevada
Utah
Oregon
Government to study Portuguese rivers for hydroelectric rail power
Government plans a study of Portugal rivers to assess hydroelectric potential for railways and electricity supply. Officials expect findings to guide future energy and transport projects.
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Portugal
Bryson Elected to Ohio Good Roads Federation Board
Chas H Bryson of Athens is named to the board of trustees of the Ohio Good Roads Federation at the annual meeting in Columbus. The federation estimates 80 million dollars will be spent on highway and street improvements in Ohio in 1921, with funds from state, federal, and local sources supporting extensive construction.
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Columbus
Chas. H. Bryson
Athens
Ohio Good Roads Federation
W. A. Alsdorf
State
Alsdorf
Board of Trustees
Federation
State Highway Department
Death by Own Action Believed In Youth Tragedy
Coroner Hammond investigated the death of Gustav Drugovich, 18, from gunshot wounds in a field near his sweetheart’s home. It is believed he took his own life. A week earlier his friend John Zaitz, 18, died by own action after his girl refused a dance.
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Cleveland
Hammond
Gustav Drugovich
Drugovich
John Zaitz
Chicago crime drops during first prohibition year
Chicago reports a drop of over 30 percent in major crime in the first year of prohibition. Murders fell 51 percent, robberies six percent, burglaries 10 percent, with 168 murders in 1920 vs 330 in 1919 and robberies 2752 vs 2912. Colonel Henry Chamberlin cites wholesale police corruption and says major criminals avoid drinking. He adds crime declines may come from firearms restrictions.
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Chicago
Henry Garrett Chamberlin
Chicago Crime Commission
Chamberlin
Hayes Birthplace in Delaware to Be Razed for New Auto Station
The birthplace of Rutherford B. Hayes in Delaware will be razed following a sale for development of an auto station. The plan was announced today.
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Auto Delaware
Rutherford B. Hayes
United States
Noted speculations about cabinet mentions and threats
The fragment warns that individuals named for cabinet posts may face threats or attacks, with footage of cameras outside doors and implied danger upon leaving home. It reflects fear over political mention triggering harassment.
Expedition to seek Garden of Eden in Asia
An American expedition led by Ray Chapman Andrews will depart New York for Pekin in February to search Central Asia for the missing link in human origins. The group, including Andrews' wife and eight scientists, aims to find fossil remains in Mongolia India or Siberia over a five year hunt costing about 50 thousand dollars annually.
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New York
Ray Chapman Andrews
Andrews
American Museum of Natural History
Mongolia
India
Siberia
Pekin
China
Central Asia
Europe
America
Detention Camps Fill After Ballymacelligott Raid
In the Tralee region 240 men and women were taken into detention camps after a Sunday raid on Ballymacelligott near the Slieve mountains. Crown forces offered no reasons for the operation, while rumors of alleged plots circulated.
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Dublin
Tralee
Ballymacelligott
Crown
Slieve Mountains
Fire Blazes Through Athens Downtown Block
A blaze in downtown Athens Georgia destroyed an entire city block with losses over one million dollars. No lives were reported. Firefighters contained the flames with help from an Atlanta train crew after gasoline drum explosions in the Max Joseph building fueled the fire. The blaze swept down Wall Street to Broad Street, burning three Broad Street structures and most buildings along the block.
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Athens
Fire Department of
Atlan
Max Joseph
Wall Street
Broad
Broad Street
Public Dance at Junior Hall Wednesday Evening
A public dance is announced for Wednesday evening January 26 at Junior Hall. Gents and ladies are invited. general admission 25 cents. Event runs 1 24.
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Gents
Jnc
French Expect War in Spring Experts State
Edwin W. Hullinger reports from Paris that French officials warn of a spring war in Europe. The United Press writer notes Russia’s reparations dispute keeps tensions high as foreign office vigilance continues and officials foresee broad conflict possibilities this year.
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Edwin W. Hullinger
United Press Paris
United States
Russia
Hullinger
Europe
Allied doctors face Austrian plight and postwar credits
In Paris on January 26 Allied medical experts prepared daily treatments and discussed extending large credits to Austria over a long period. Representatives pressed urgent aid as Austria’s plight dominated council talks. Debates focused on German disarmament and the feasibility of occupying Ruhr and Frankfurt if German disarmament faltered.
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John DE Gandt
United Press
Paris
Germany
Marshal Foch
Ruhr
Frankfort
France expects a spring war in Europe with Russia and Poland
Edwin W Hullinger reports that France anticipates a new war this spring pitting bolshevik Russia against Romania Poland and other states. He cites French analysis of troop totals and war aims including Russia regaining provinces from the Baltic to the Caucasus and Poland facing military aid limits.
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Edwin W. Hullinger
United Press
New York
France
Russia
Rumania
Poland
Quai D'Orsay
Paris
Pilsudski
Romania
Trotsky
Europe
America
Baltic
Caucasus
Bessarabia
Georgia
Lithuania
Estheni
Lettonia
Pond
Hides Turned Into Glue Stock At Local Plant
A Salem Mass report says a major glue factory processes large quantities of cow and calf hides into gelatine and glue stock. Hides arrive from across the country, available due to now low raw material prices, and could fetch leather if markets existed.
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Salem
Mass
Harding plans rapid appointments after March 4
In Rockledge Florida on January 26 President elect Harding aims to fill all major offices after March 4 to ensure smooth government. He plans to appoint diplomats interstate commerce and federal reserve board and other posts so senate can confirm immediately. The senate may stay in session from March 4 through the April extraordinary session. The houseboat Victoria tied up here and Harding expected to reach Vero Beach for a golf game this afternoon.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Rock Ledghe
Fla
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Victoria
Vero
Bank official Pontius quits position in Ohio
Governor Harry L. Davis was to act on the resignation of Ira R. Pontius superintendent of banks from Upper Sandusky. Pontius asked in his letter to be acted on quickly and no later than February 4.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Ira R. Pontius
Upper Sandusky
Pontius
Special Attention Knights Templar Conclave Meeting
Knights Templar call a stated conclave on Wednesday January 26 at 7 PM with full attendance urged. Cameron commander and Palmer recorder announce the meeting and remind attendees about uniforms and orderly conduct.
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Knights Templar
Chas. E. Cameron
Jas. A. Palmer
Industrial mood shows signs of improvement says economist
National City Bank vice president and noted economist George E. Roberts said the industrial low mood has passed. He noted January 3 sentiment shifted from uncertainty to cautious optimism, with lower retail activity previously and now improved stocks, steadier buying, and some price adjustments. He warned against predicting rapid prosperity until wholesale values fully recover.
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Harold D
United Press Staff Co
New York
Jan
George E. Roberts
National City Bank
Unclear OCR fragment about routine day spurt activities
Fragmentary text mentions unusual spurt or activity after routine day, with unclear subjects and missing specifics. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or events present.
Two Surprises and a Long Basket on Ohio Floor
A remarkable game featured two surprises by B point and a lengthy basket that marked one of the longest plays seen on the Ohio floor.
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Oene
Ohio
Attention Masons Regular communication No 26
Regular communication No 26 of the Masons meets Tuesday night after the business session with Fred M. McKay in attendance and J A Palmer serving as secretary.
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Fred M. McKay
J. A. Palmer
What Will the Republicans Do
Frederico J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau outlines the Republican pledges in a booklet for voters. The notice offers free copies of the party documents to those sending name and address with two cents for return postage.
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Frederico J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Burea
Washington, D. c
Rep
Ous
Washington Info Bureau
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