Anniversary Social Honors Mr and Mrs Richard A
Mr and Mrs M N Linscott of Richmand Avenue hosted a Sunday gathering for their wedding anniversary. Guests included S H Noland A L Cornes and families from Little Hocking and Athens, with extended visits from Columbus Cincinnati and Washington figures. The social list features several local residents and relatives, celebrating with drives, visits, and travel updates.
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Richard A
M.N. Linscott
Richmand Avenue
S. H. Noland
A. L. Cornes
Little Hocking
L. M. Ogg
Congress Street
W. S. Bingman
Kurtz Avenue
Howard Bingman
Nelsonville
Shapiro Family Visits Rardin and Hawk Homes
Mrs Shapiro and her son returned home after a week with the families of Mr Charles Rardin and Mr William R Hawk Pauline Shapiro of Columbus is visiting this week at the homes of Mr Rardin and Mr Hawk Mr Shapiro joined his family Sunday
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Marianne McVicker
Chilicothe
Annette Huff
Mrs. L. N. Huff
University Terrace
John Hoisington
Toledo
F. R. Hoisington
Fisher
Charles Rardin
William R. Hawk
Shapiro
Son
Mr. Shapiro
Pauline Shapiro
Columbus
Rardin
Hawk
Am herst Professor Plans Mars Talk From Fort Omaha
Prof Amos Todd of Amherst College with instruments to contact Mars from a high altitude will join Balloon Instructor Leo Stevens at Fort Omaha for a Sunday endurance test. Todd previously attempted communications from the Andes in South America and from a Stevens piloted balloon in Canada.
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Omaha
Neb
Amos Todd
Amherst College
Mars
Leo Stevens
Fort Omaha
Todd
Stevens
Fort
Andes
South America
Canada
Johnson Tours New England Denouncing League as War Trust
Senator Hiram Johnson heads a speaking tour through Boston Providence Portland and Manchester denouncing the League of Nations as a war trust. The trip supports the League for the Preservation of American Independence and targets opponents of the league.
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Washington
League of Nations
Wilsons
Covenant
Hiram Johnson
California
New England
League
Johnson
Boston
Providence
R. I
Portland
Maine
Manchester
N. H
League For the Preservation of American Independence
May Plead Insanity to Escape Penalty
In Los Angeles on July 8 the inquest and autopsy into Miss Frieda Lesser’s death by Harry New were revealed. New, facing the gallows, expressed concern for his mother and hinted at an insanity defense as his friends say he plans to rely on.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Frieda Lesser
Harry
New
Chaplin Jr Arrives in Los Angeles Weighs Seven Pounds
Charles Chaplin Jr. arrived in Los Angeles weighing seven and three quarter pounds. His mother Mildred Harris insists he be named Charles not Charlie. Chaplin Sr. was so delighted he skipped the famous walk.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Charles Chaplin Jr
Mildred Harris
Charles
Charlie
Chaplin
Censor Board Reviews Willard Dempsey Fight Film
Ohio censor members weigh Hart proposal to bar women and children from viewing the film. They decline to confirm reversing yesterday’s ruling that the fight picture is too gruesome for minors in Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio Movie Censor Board Today
Frank G. Hart
Willard-Dempsey
Bond
Ohio
First Drill For 65 Recruits In Athens Guard
The new guard company held its first drill Monday night with 65 recruits. A lively session featured clinking heels and a straight line while an officer taught in a snappy manner. Rookies bungled about faces but learned military basics as the next drill is scheduled for Monday evening.
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Athens
Boy Visits Grand Rapids From England Son’s Grandfather Says
Lieutenant Commander Zachary Landsdowne who arrived in America on the B-34 will not return to England. He will visit his young son Falkland here, according to the child's grandfather Falkland McKin non in Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
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Grand Rapids, Wis
Comander Zachary Lansdowne
America
England
Falkland
Falkland McKinnon
Seven-Pound Electromagnet Lifts Fifteen Times Weight
A seven-pound electromagnet capable of lifting 15 times its own weight has been invented for use in machine shops and related applications.
Wilson Aides to Confer With Their Boss Over League Policy
Washington July 8 President Wilson faces senate questions on authority to bind the United States to the league of nations. Senator Sherman introduces a demand for a full explanation of legal basis and power to appoint league officers. Senate leaders plan conferences with Wilson to map strategy against anti league efforts. Taft Wickersham and Burton may join later talks.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
Sherman
Illinois
Lodge
Hitchcock
McCumber
Williams
Borah
United States
League
Germany
Pittman
Gerry and
Walsh
Montana
Foreign Relations Committee
Paris
Taft
Wickersham
Burton
Wemer Case Nearing End as Defense Tests Evidence
Defense counsel in the Albert Wemer case continued presenting evidence in morning and afternoon sessions to counter Mrs. Wemer's testimony. They argued she instigated the trouble and authored the story told by Nellie Smathers, while highlighting alleged contradictions in Mrs. Wemer's accounts and motives for divorce. The trial drew many spectators as evidence nears completion and a jury verdict is expected soon.
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Albert Wemer
Wemer
Mrs. Wemer
Little Nellie Smathers
Three Operations At Copeland Hospital
Ernest and May Howard of Millfield were operated on for adenoids and tonsils at Copeland Hospital on Tuesday. Miss Lena Davis of Glouster also underwent tonsil surgery.
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Ernest
May Howard
Millfield
Copeland Hospital
Lena Davis
Glouster
B-34 to Start Atlantic Return Voyage at Six
Major H J Scott announced the dirigible B 34 will begin its return voyage across the Atlantic about six o clock tomorrow morning. The delay came from extra engine overhauling work. The craft will cruise over New York City for about an hour before heading offshore.
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Mineola
L. I
H. J. Scott
Atlantic
Scott
New York City
Grandest Nan Met Waterloo At Girl O Hands
Chicago July 8 A murdered attorney Benjamin Burr’s life involved four women none but Margaret Leithamier 17 happy today She admits shooting Burr after he used her as a toy Margaret giggled and reenacted the shooting while jailed awaiting coroner verdict Burr’s mother and ex wife are ill and his fiancé mourns as Margaret claims Burr drugged her and promised marriage others defend him as the grandest man.
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Chicago
Ills
Benjamin Burr
Margaret Leithamier
Burr
Margaret
Mary Burr
Myrtle Burr
Tillie Sauter
Margaret Seithamie
Wild Bill Haywood Bond Approved for Appeal
William D. Haywood, formerleader of the I W W, to be released from Leavenworth after bonds totaling 25000 were posted in Chicago. He and 92 others were convicted under the espionage act and await appeal hearings.
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Wild Bill
Leavenworth
Chicago
Ills
William D. Haywood
I W. W
Haywood
What Would a Gentleman Do At College Auditorium
The Sidney News praises local high school players of Sidney who will stage the play What Would a Gentleman Do at the College Auditorium on July 10. Prof. Cooper of the Department of Public Speaking directs the local production, citing previous college plays as a sign of merit.
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Sidney News
College Auditorium
Cooper
Department of Public Speaking
Commander Booth Addresses Elks in Atlantic City
Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army became the first woman to address the grand lodge of Elks at an executive session in Atlantic City New Jersey. She thanked the lodge for aiding Salvation Army war relief funds.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Grand Lodge of Elks
Miss Booth
Akron Sewer Assessment Denied in Kasch Case
Ohio supreme court ruled Akron lacks power to assess or seize property of Mrs Augusta W Kasch and others for Wolf Run improvement sewer project in Columbus on July 8. The decision restricts municipal takings for sewer construction.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Akron
Augusta W. Kasch
Wolf Run
Weather delays for B-34 dirigible return due to winds
The United States Weather Bureau advised the commander of the B-34 to delay return by forty eight hours. North and northeast winds are forecast for the next thirty six hours with headwinds likely along much of the course.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Broadway's first woman company manager
Miss Helen Christine Hoerle is identified as the only woman on Broadway holding the position of company manager. The article notes she has been a short story and scenario writer and recently managed the Belmont theater production Our Pleasant Sins, highlighting her groundbreaking role in a male dominated field.
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Helen Christine Hoerle
Broadway
New York
Miss Hoerle
Belmont Theater
Liberty bonds and agricultural markets update
Liberty bond quotations prevail with yields for 34s 99.30 and 4s 94.40. Meat markets show light cattle receipts with steady prices for prime and veal calves. sheep and lambs steady with mixed grades. hogs steady with varied weights, prices ranging from 14.75 to 23.75 for different lots.
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Liberty Bonds
New York
Liberty
Victory
Chicago Produce Market Butter Creamery Prices
Butter creamery items listed with standards Firsts seconds and prices 49c 47c 46c across varieties. Notes show 4944c and 49¢c notations beside price lines. Reflects market quotations for dairy products in Chicago.
Market Livestock Receipts and Prices Report
Cattle receipts 400, market steady with shippers at 11.50 to 14.00. Calves receipts light, market strong. Hogs receipts 3500, market strong. Sheep receipts 2000, market strong with extra 6.50 to 7.60. Lambs market strong to higher, extra 17.25 to 17.50.
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Oes
Toledo Grain Market Prices Report
Toledo Ohio July 8 closing prices show Corn No 3 yellow at 1.92, Oats standard white 0.75 and 0.76, Barley No 2 at 1.23, Rye No 2 at 1.46. Clover seed cash 28.25, Oct 27.10, Dec 26.50. Alsike Oct 22.75, Dec 22.50. Timothy new cash 5.25, Sept or Oct 5.65, Dec 5.70, March
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Toledo
Alsike
Timothy
Wheat Price Debated as Guarantee Is Questioned
Washington July 8. Senators from grain states split over repeal of the 2.26 per bushel guaranteed wheat price. Gronna of North Dakota supports abolition and will introduce a repeal bill. Hitchcock of Nebraska Curtis and Capper of Kansas favor keeping the guarantee for now citing bank dependence and panic risk.
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Washington
Gronna
North Dakota
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Curtis and Capper
Kansas
Prohibitionists Win Test Vote On Enforcement Bill
In Washington on July 8 the House approved immediate consideration of the prohibition enforcement bill by 229 to 56. The vote followed adoption of the committee’s resolution advancing the measure.
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Washington
House
Drys
House Committee
Inactivity Prevails As War-Times Carry On
Police report continued inactivity with no arrests or disturbances for days in Nelsonville and Glouster. The Messenger notes omitted names from teacher certificate list Fred Kern and Eva H Allen, both earning three year elementary certificates. Casuals accompany last Monday trains to Camp Sherman and Fort Worth. Dwight Carsey sails for overseas on U S S Aeolus, recounting amate loss in a letter to his parents.
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Nelsonville
Glouster
the Messenger
Fred Kern
Eva H. Allen
Athens
Ohio
Indiana
Camp Sherman
Union Depot
Ft. Worth
Dwight Carsey
Navy
New York
U. S. S. Aeolus
Mate
George Carsey
Brown Avenue
State road project chaos prompts speed demand and wage debate
District Engineer Fawcett warns contractor Barthlow to speed up work on the Athens Nelsonville state aid road as delays draw complaints from motorists. Workers number only sixteen, with pay raised to thirty five cents, while county officials push tar bound surface plans and seek guidance from Columbus on proper materials. Damages awarded to Carthage residents for road construction and a new toilet for the ladies room are noted as county business continues.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Fawcett
State Highway Department
Barthlow
Logan
Athens-Glouster
Price
Advisory Board
Anderson
Columbus
Carthage
Addison Parker
George Parker
Jane Cottle
Windshield Design Echoes Dual Ship Port Holes
A new automobile windshield features two side by side porthole inspired sections that can be operated independently. The design resembles ship portholes and aims to offer versatile viewing or ventilation options.
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Saveil
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