Indiana Boss Predicts Ballot Pop In Democratic Convention
A I N S dispatch reports Indiana Democratic leader Tom Taggart convened a caucus with Indiana's delegation amid signals of shifting votes at the Democratic national convention. Taggart cited expected increases for Smith and McAdoo and warned against premature exits while hinting that “things ought to begin to pop” in ballots within the next rounds. He noted Senator Samuel Ralston as a potential Indiana favorite and projected further developments after the seventeenth ballot.
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Alfred F. Brenzinger
New York
Tom Taggart
Indiana
Taggart
Samuel Ralston
Dark Horse
Smith
McAdoo
Ohio
Maryland
Fourth of July plan offers children contests at Fair Grounds
The Athens lodge of Elks announces a July Fourth program featuring multiple childrens contests with cash prizes and no entry fee. Events include pony races, 50 and 60 yard dashes, broad jumps, high jumps, potato races, and sack races for various age groups, with entries due by noon. A band concert is planned for the afternoon, with fireworks canceled due to darkness.
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Fair Grounds
Athens Lodge of Elks
H. G. Jefferson
J. A. Fuler
Local Residents Attend Visit as Court Dismisses Drunk Driving Charge
A social group from Jacksonville hosted guests including Ma and Mrs Alonzo Reeves and others. Tra Slater, linked to a collision near Shirley Northrop, appeared in Trimble court with Otto Deem, who faced three charges. Slater’s case was dismissed for lack of evidence of intoxication.
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Selim Wise
Jacksonville
Alonzo Reeves
Oma
Sam Orme
Alonzo
Lucile
Charley
Elmer
Vern
Margaret
Emmett Cole
Worley
Mary
Earl
Worley Reeves
Trimble
Ernest Grimm
Tra Slater
Otto Deem
Shirley Northrop
Life
Slater
Ohio U Students Recall Lorain Storm Devastation
The account describes brutal Lorain wreckage from a storm where shattered buildings crushed cars and trees, civilians trapped, rescue teams worked through the night, and martial law confined movement. Responders used improvised splints, lamps, and spotlights as doctors operated in damaged streets.
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Lorain
Schofield
Evans
Swine Breeders List Headed by Tra Jackson At University
Tra Jackson of Tippecanoe County leads a roster of swine breeders set to instruct at the university school on July 18. The Duroc-Jersey group includes Howard Gerlaugh and C. C. Terrell, with Chester Whites represented by E. E. Coler and others. Berkshire and Hampshire breeders also listed.
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Wapakoneta
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Cedarville
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Yelow Springs
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Tippecanoe
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Dayton
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Fosteria
Edward Klever
Bloomingburg
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Greenville
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Edison
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Versatilea
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Mr. Sterling
Hampshires
Zene Hadhey
Wilmington
C. W. Lawrence
Springfield
Peter Knot
A. &. Lockhart
Lexington
Berkshires
E.E. Hassington
Creaton
Pictorial Review Awards Team Arrives in Athens
The Cass School of Applied Science Cleveland team led by Ralph T. Unkehofer arrives in Athens to solicit subscriptions. The trio George Abbott James Sawhill and John Bienker stay at the Beta Theta Pi House and seek 550 subscriptions for a year’s tuition with expenses paid.
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Pictorial Review
Athens
Ralph T. Unkehofer
Cass School of Applied Science
Cleveland
Beta Theta 1
George Abbott
James Sawhill
John Bienker
Ohio Democrats Plan Caucus in Madison Square Garden
Ohio delegation will hold a purely organizational caucus this afternoon after recess. All votes are instructed for Former Governor Cox. any second choice would require Cox to decide.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Ohio
Cox
METHODISTS PLAN OLD TIME PICNIC FOR JULY DAY
The First Methodist Church of this city will host an old time church and Sunday school picnic on Thursday afternoon July 10. Dr. S. K. Mardis chairs the committee in charge. The event will feature refreshments and various games. More details will be announced next Sunday in church and Sunday school.
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M. E
City
S. K. Mardis
Ohio cattle and hog leaders to teach county fair judges
Twenty one leaders from Ohio cattle and hog raising industries will volunteer as instructors at a two day school for county fair judges in Columbus on July 17 and 18. About 125 judges are expected to attend. The effort, announced by Ohio State University livestock extension specialists, aims to provide up to date breed type information and promote consistency in judging across fairs. Lead instructors include W. P. Pew, now cattle raiser in Ravenna, with K. C. Ikler of Granville, J. F. Caldwell of Chillicothe, and Frank Turebul of Sederville assisting in Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus judging.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
W. P. Pew
Department of
Animal Husbandry
Town State College
Ravenna
K. C. Ikler
Granville
Aberdeen Angus
J. F. Caldwell
Chillicothe
Frank Turebul
Sederville
Plans for the 1924 Athens County Fair and Races Nears
Secretary Frank Biddle reports preparations for the August 19 to 22 Athens County Fair and Races. The premium list is ready for distribution from Riddle or the farm agent, detailing new classes, strong livestock displays, and two stake races the 2:19 trot with 26 entries and the 2:17 pace with 21 entries. Improvements to the fair grounds aim to increase visitor comfort, with sheds for exhibitors and continued clean amusements.
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Frank Biddle
Athens County
Riddle
East Washington Street
Beavercreek School Boards Pauses Bible Teaching Resolution
The Beavercreek School board paused a resolution to authorize Bible teaching. The measure would allow students to be excused from Bible study with written parental consent.
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Xenia
Board of Education of
Beavercreek School
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