Harding Will Demand Congress Get Down To Work
President Harding, frustrated by Capitol Hill delays, plans to abandon a hands off policy and push Congress to shelve the soldiers bonus bill and tackle tariff taxation. He will issue a formal message and align Senate leaders with his program after visiting the Capitol yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Roosevelt
Wilson
Mellon
Senate
Atrocities Rise in Near East Reports Stir Controversy
Reports from Turkey challenge near east relief bias arguing Armenians fare no worse than neighbors and Turks exaggerate atrocities to discredit aid. Greeks accused of brutal acts near Smyrna while claims of Armenian massacres and French involvement in Cilician front surface amid Franco-Turkish tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Near East
Smyrna
Cilician
Marash
Aintab
Yeggs Blow Up Depot Safe in Hocking Incident
Sheriff Parker investigated a depot safe explosion at Hocking on Thursday night. About $14 in cash missing. no tickets taken. Dailey, an engine worker, was detained for drunkenness near Utley. A Ford coupe stolen from Nelsonville was found abandoned near Pomeroy as two parties flee in a touring car. Sheriff plans pursuit despite a three hour lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeggs
Hocking
McClain
Herb Parker
Parker
Utley
Dailey
New York Coal Company
Carl Petiit
Chestnut Street
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Mutual Understanding Between Legion and AFL Far Reached
Indianapolis reports a sense of accord after the Denver AFL convention with messages praising the American Legion for clarifying its aims. Alvin M. Owsley stressed harmony through upholding the Constitution and opposing disloyalists while opposing immigration reshaping of American principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Legion
Labor Federation
Denver
Colo
America
Alvin M. Owsley
Legion’s
Americanism Commission
Labor
Owsley
Texas
Samuel Gompers
The
United States
Legionnaire
Forty six poisoned at Salvation Army picnic site
In Bristol Tennessee forty six attendees at a Salvation Army picnic at Beech Grove school were treated for ptomaine poisoning with some deaths reported as physicians investigated food served. Victims were rushed to hospitals after the Beech Grove event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Salvation Army
Beech Grove School
Picco
Gread Pyramid Named After King Cheops
A garbled OCR fragment notes the Great Pyramid named after a king Cheops with an estimate of 2,30 000 or more blocks of stone used in its construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheops
Attorneys to Have Saturday Afternoons Off in July and August
Athens lawyers favor taking Saturday afternoons off during hot weather. A vote by the Athens County Bar Association will be held at 2 PM today with July and August set for the extended half-days. A delegate will be chosen to represent the county at the American and Ohio Bar Associations conventions in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. J. Woolley
Athens County Bar Association
County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Ohio Bar Association
Farces Trials Enrage French in Leipzig
Paris reports the government orders recall of the French legal mission at Leipzig in protest at the German war crimes trials. France rejects recognizing further trials after the acquittal of General Steneger for ordering executions of prisoners, deeming the proceedings farcical.
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Paris
United Press
Leipzig
Geeral Steneger
France
Dr Evans Seen About Town After Seven Months Illness
Dr D J Evans, once confined to home for seven months by illness, traveled by auto to visit the bank and other businesses in town today. He was greeted warmly by friends who praised his improved health and his standing as a beloved Ohio University professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Dr. Evans
Ohio University
What Next Leads Herald to Urge Versailles Pact Ratif
The Washington Herald editorial titled What Next demands ratification of the Versailles economic clauses. Herbert Hoover is a principal owner, and it is not known whether the secretary of commerce wrote the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Herald
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Storm Brings Quick Relief to Heat Wave Hit Cleveland
A severe storm swept Cleveland and nearby areas just before 1 this afternoon, delivering instant relief from the stubborn heat wave that had gripped the region for days. The weather disrupted onshore conditions and caused localized outages as residents sought shelter from heavy rain and gusty winds. Street and public services were briefly interrupted as emergency crews assessed minor damage and cleared debris.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Procrastination leads to booze bust near Pleasant Hill
Albert Wilkes and Will Graham pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor after a raid led by Chief Graham and Constable Ed Mariner at Arthur Walsh’s farm. They faced a new charge of transporting liquor. Each fined $200, total $400 per man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wilkes
Will Graham
Near Pleasant Hill
Graham
Ed. Mariner
Arthur Walsh
Mariner
Wilkes
Justice of Peace
Pearl Helwig
No Uniforms For Guard Dance This Saturday
Lieut. T. W. Shaffer announces no uniforms will be worn at the Saturday dance exclusive to Company L members of the National Guard. Cooler attire within the law is allowed due to extreme heat. The dances aim to promote the unit's spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
T. W. Shaffer
Water Taked After Meal Fatality at Meyers Lake Canton
George Seras, 35, a Greek man, entered Meyers Lake to beat the heat but sank and died after a heavy meal. Companions saw him collapse, and divers recovered his body fifteen minutes later. The drowning occurred shortly after he had eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
George Seras
Meyers Lake
Seras
Insurance fees and taxes rise in state annual report
State insurance department collections for the year ending June 30 increased by 456,948 dollars over the prior year. Commissioner B W Gearheart released the annual report detailing the higher receipts and progress in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Insurance Department
B. W. Gearheart
Dayon Street Car Strike Sparks City Walks
Dayton authorities ordered street car workers led by City Manager Barber to move cars by 7 am but no crews appeared at the barns. The city remained on foot as the deadline passed with no action or mass turnout reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, CO
Barber
Dayton
Hale Happy and Rich at 82 Years
John D. Rockefeller, in New York near Tarrytown, celebrated his 82nd birthday with a morning golf game and a planned private band concert in the evening at his estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
State clemency board grants 66 paroles
The state board of clemency in Columbus Ohio, before reorganization, considered 123 cases and approved 66 paroles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
State Board of Clemency
Scent-smellers Essential in Perfume Making Compared to Tea Tasters
The text compares scent-smellers to tea tasters, stating scent-smelling is far rarer than wine sampling and crucial to perfume production.
Stothart Divorce Case Claims Alleged Affection Alienation
Mrs. Dorothy Stothart wife of actor Anne Stothart accuses Jim White of alienating Stothart's affections for $150 000. White denies the charge and Stothart alleges the alienation occurred during a play production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Stothart
Anne Stothart
Jimee White
Stothart
Stotar
First steps toward Ohio Company traced to Virginia
Historical notes recount the Ohio Company’s origin in Virginia. Cincinnati’s 1815 population was listed as 11,600. Ephraim Cutler, Ohio school pioneer, died in Washington County, born April 12, 1767 in E gard Town Massachusetts. In 1910 Newark faced serious disturbances from liquor raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ohio Company
Cincinnati
Ephraim Cutler
Ohio
Washington County
Edgartown
Mass
Newark
Moonshine War Continues in Sandy Hook Court
Judge A N Frisco leads a crackdown on long established bootlegging in the hills surrounding Sandy Hook Kentucky. He reports arrests of many bootleggers and calls in state guard for witness protection as twenty of the 200 accused are convicted in two days with more trials pending. The judge aims to finish the cases next week and then proceed to two murder cases linked to the bootleg war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
A. N. Frisco
Soldier Boys
Frisco
State Guard
Hollywood Stars Protected By Tariff Bill Shield
United Press dispatch notes that high salaried stars and their images benefit from a Republican tariff proposal. The plan imposes a 30 percent ad valorem duty, and empowers the secretary of state to censor films. The move follows a surge of German films and aims to shield US producers from European competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
Americas
United States
Moving Picture Industry
Ways and Meane Committee
U. S
Germany
Horse Dies of Heat Near Canaanville
A heavy work horse belonging to Frank Hill died last evening while pulling a load home to the farm. The horse, valued at about 150 dollars, is believed to have succumbed to the day’s heat in Canaanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanville
Frank Hill
New York May See Short Night Gowns Again
Paris advices claim a return of bed room fashion with night gowns shortened to just below the knees. The trend follows earlier pajama styles and Billie Burke innovations. The look is described as close to street attire in overall effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Paris
Billie Burke
King George Takes Lead in Irish Peace Efforts
Columbus Ohio July 7 L B Herrick director of public works plans to resume Ohio highway construction with a July 22 bidding on five million dollars of contracts. Gov Davis backs the effort to expand roads. monthly lettings will continue despite a two month pause due to uncertain freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
L. B. Herrick
Department of Public Works
Herrick
Davis
Ohio
Highway Department
Costly to Drive Car with Load of Hood Inside
Chris Handiey of Sugar Creek was fined 25 and costs in police court for drunken driving. Chief Graham found Handley slouched in a car near the army store on West Union street Thursday night and had to rouse him from a stupor after a long wait. He had reportedly been drinking hooch.
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Chris Handiey
Sugar Creek
Graham
Army Store
West Union Street
Handley
Kansas Mine Workers Leaders Sentenced for Strike
Alexander Howatt and August Dorcy of District No 14 United Mine Workers were sentenced by District Judge Ross in Columbus Eas to six months in jail and a 500 dollar fine each for violating the Kansas Industrial court law by calling a local wage strike. They were convicted by a jury last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Eas
Alexander Howatt
United Mine Workers
August Dorcy
Ross
Kansas Industrial Court
Howatt
Dorschy
Bank Robbery on Lake in Ashtabula Harbor Escape
Six bandits robbed the Marine National Bank in Ashtabula Harbor of 6000 to 7000 dollars then fled by stolen yacht. Pursuit boats with machine guns and planes scoured Lake Erie with citizens pursuing. Two bystanders were wounded in the running gun fight as the bandits fled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Marine National Bank
Ashtabula Harbor
OSU Stadium Work To Begin At Once
Columbus trustees announced immediate start on the Ohio State University stadium after awarding the contract last night. The move marks the opening of construction without delay and sets the project for swift progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State University
Amesville Hosts Rutland in Sunday Baseball
Amesville faces Rutland in a Sunday baseball game on July 10. Local fans urged to attend and see the teams clash in a key matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Rutland
Bobbed hair sparks hiring ban at Aetna in Hartford
Miss Mabel Johnson 18, bobbed blonde, was refused a job at Aetna Insurance because of her hairstyle. The firm chief Daniels bans peroxide blondes and bobbed hair, calling bald heads preferable for wait staff. Johnson argues women cut hair for comfort and efficiency, noting she saves time daily. Daniels reports receiving protest letters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
Conn
Mabel Johnson
Aetna Insurance Company
Miss Johnson
Daniels
Chautauqua Tent Erected in Ath en City
The Redpath chautauqua tent arrived in Athens today and was set up this afternoon on Central school grounds. The crew led by R A Garvin Harding high school faculty member includes C O Starrett Denison University L F Edwards Ohio State Harold Youmans Marietta College and John B Wilson Brazil Ind. Euterpean Artists and Edwin M Whitney will perform on the first day, Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Central School
R. A. Garvin
Harding High School
Marion
C. O. Starrett
Denison University
L. F. Edwards
Ohio State
Harold Youmans
Marietta College
John B. Wilson
Brazil
Ind
Edwin M. Whitney
Chauncey Stores Set Summer Closing Schedule
Chauncey July 7 announces a summer schedule beginning July 14 through September 8 with all stores closing Thursday afternoons unless Thursday is payday Chauncey Retail marinate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey, CO
Chauncey Retail Marinate
King George Steps In as Mediator in Irish Talks
London July 8 King George acts as principal mediator in Irish negotiations. He received Sir James Craig premier of the Ulster parliament at Buckingham Palace following a conference with Jan Smuts. Rumors circulated that Eamon de Valera president of the Irish Republic might be invited next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. L. Keen
United Press
London
George
James Craig
Buckingham Palace
Jan Smuts
South Africa
George’s
Kammon Valera
Ham Palace
Theda Bara Reported Married Brabin at Greenwich
United Press reports Theda Bara was said to have married director C. J. Brabin in Greenwich last Saturday though both denied the claim at her home. Brabin, recently divorced, and Bara had been engaged for years. Bara’s father is Polish and mother French, and she has changed her surname to Bara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Theda Bara
Greenwich
C. J. Brabin
Fox Film Seriar
Miss Bara
Brabin Seerlal
Cincinnati
Chio
Ster
Bara
Brabin
Two Fast Valley Teams Set to Clash at Chauncey Sam Day
Jacksonville V8 and Chauncey teams prepare for a July 10 game at Chauncey Sam Day. Batteries Jacksonville Witham and Seelv enger C Patton Bellet and Hertley are listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Chauncey
Witham
Seelvenger
C Patton
Bellet
Hertley
Special Communication At Param Lodge Fe Friday
Fr me Masters degree FRED M McKAY Worshipful Master directs a special communication of Param Lodge. The event is listed with date and time Friday July 8 at 6 PM in the masters degree session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uthia No
Fred M. McKay
Param Lodge
Belpre and Plains Aaina baseball game called early
The Belpre team, among the strongest this season, faced Plains Aaina in a baseball game that was called at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Belpre
Plains A Aina
Belpre
Peggy Scoresa Big Court Win
Judge Joseph Sabath rules Peggy Scoresa wins a divorce suit filed by J Stanley Joyce. Court awards Peggy $27,000 in attorneys fees and $12,500 for evidence gathering as part of the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Scoresa
Joseph Sabath
J. Stanley Joyce
Two More Americans Reported Killed by Highwaymen
Washington July 8 The state department awaits a further report on the deaths of two Americans killed by highwaymen in the Tampico district of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Tampico
Mexico
Free Booklet on the Use of Rice
The government offers a free publication titled the Rice Book with instructions and many new recipes. Readers can obtain a copy by sending two cents for return postage to Frederic J. Haskins, Director, The Athens Messenger Information Bureau, Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Earicutehile Department O Cu
Washington
Hare
Frederic J. Haskis
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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