Illinois Governor Charged With Embezzlement Fraud
Springfield reports Governor Lew Small and Lieutenant Governor Fred E. Sterling, along with Vernon Curtis, a banker, indicted by Sangamon County grand jury for embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud. Bonds $400000 set for all three pending trial. inquiry cites $10 million loan to Chicago packers via a fictitious bank. The case ties to former state treasurers and a Curtis family network.
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Springfield
Ill
Lew Small
Hinois
Small
Fred E. Sterling
Vernon Curtis
Grand Park
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Illinois
Sterling
Grand Jury
Armon and
Swift
Chicago
Curtis
Edward Curtis
Thompson
Branch F
Had Led A Double Life
Arthur Irwin veteran player manager and scout disappears while en route to Boston. Investigators uncover two separate families in New York and Boston, with both widows recounting his role as devoted husband and father. Irwin dies after jumping overboard on the steamer. $5000 allegedly in possession is disputed by his son.
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New York
United Press
Arthur Irwin
Irwin
Boston
F. Harold Irwin
Arthur Herbert Irwin
Harold Irwin
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Pipp and Meusel Hit Homers as Yankees Rally
Coming into the ninth with the score 4 0 against New York, Pip p and Meusel lined out homers for the Yankees, boosting their late surge in a dramatic inning.
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New York
Pipp
Meusel
Yankees
Letter Found From Missing Cashier Sturgill
A crumpled note dated 7-19-21 was discovered in Sturgill’s auto addressed to his wife Delpha. It mentions papers, coal company notes, bonds, and money held until debts are paid and cites Ford and Boden of Imperial Lumber Co as involved. Sheriff Parker received the letter and linked the two men to pressuring Sturgill.
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Delpha
Leonard
Business Coal Company
Aliso
Boden
Ford
Davis
Sturgill
Herb Parker
Imperial Lumber Company
Columbus
James Boden
Hewitt-Boden Co
Athens
New Marshfield Bank
Ange P
Panama Canal map offered free to readers
The Athens Messenger promotes a four color Panama Canal map showing how the canal halves the sea route and shortcuts distances, with Australia near England and Chill and Peru nearer New York. Readers can obtain a free copy by mailing stamps and a coupon to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington, D. C.
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Peru
New York
California
Australia
England
Panama Canal
National Geographic Society
Panama
Senate Debates Norris Farmer Export Bill and Other Measures
In Congress today the Senate debates the Norris Farmer Export Corporation Bill with Senator Lodge opposing. The military committee screens the army protection list while the treasury secretary Mellon testifies on allied debt refinancing. The labor committee continues the Mingo Mine War inquiry and the Soldier Relief inquiry proceedings.
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United Press
Senate
Norris Farmer Export Corporation
Senator Lodge
Republic
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
Finance Committee
Labor Committee
Air attack resumes on Ostfriesland off Virginia Capes
The Ostfriesland, former German battleship, again subjected to air attack at 8 o'clock off the Virginia capes. Bombs from 1000 to 2000 pounds dropped. yesterday's 600 pound bombs failed to distress the ship though thirteen direct hits were scored.
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Washington
Ostfriesland
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Dayton Strike Clears as Two Lines Move to Operation
Dayton workers border dispute eases as the People's Railway and Dayton Street Railway submit a new 48 cent wage scale. The men approve the offer, three cents above the prior proposal, while the safety department swears in additional guards for the prolonged strike.
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Dayton
Dayton Street Railway
People’s Railway Company
Dayton Street Railway Company
Safety Department
Athens Babies Weighed at City Building Inspection
An inspection of Athens babies was held in the Nurse's Room at the City Building on Wednesday. Thirteen babies were weighed and measured and mothers advised. Five tonsil operations were performed at the new hospital, with all procedures satisfactory and patients remaining hospitalized tonight.
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Athens
Ohio notables and events from July 21
Yesterday in Ohio notes list notable births and deaths. John Cleves Symmes born Long Island died Cincinnati 1814. 1813 Fort Meigs siege with Gen Proctor and 4000 British Indians. 1824 Stanley Matthews born Cincinnati later US senator and Supreme Court justice. 1875 D B Caldwell Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway president died Cleveland. Third Regiment Ohio National Guard organized at Springfield.
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John Cleves Symmes
Miami Purchase
Roverhead
L. I
Cincinnati
Proctor
Fort Meigs
Stanley Matthews
U. S
Ohio
Supreme Court of the U. S
Washington, D.C
Ohio National Guard
Springfield
D. W. Caldwell
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Cleveland
Tar and feather victims multiply in Texas towns
In Tafkin Texas on July 21 the third tar and feather incident in 24 hours was reported. Ben Wiley was seized by masked men who covered him with tar and feathers, dumped him on a street, and then released him wearing the tarred coat as the attackers fled.
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Tafkin
Texas
Ben Wiley
Plumber McKnight Seized by Masked Men in Texas
J W McKnight of Nacogdoches Texas was abducted by unidentified men near Tenapa and Center Texas after a prior beating. He was tarred and feathered and subjected to surgery, while officials had him in custody for carrying concealed weapons en route to Center.
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Shreveport
J. W. McKnight
Nacogdoches
Texas
Tenapa
Center
McKnight
Simpson
Masket
Black Sox Fight Hard to Save Burns Testimony
Chicago July 21 The Black Sox defense battles to refute star witness Bill Burns as prosecutors seek to admit confessions by Cotten Williams and Jackson alleging a $20000 payoff to throw three games of the 1917 World Series. Burns maintains his damaging tale of graft and double crossing, while the state presses its case.
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Carl Vctor
Little
United Press
Chicago
Black Sox
Bill Burns
Burns
White Sox
Cincinnati
Cicotte
Williams
Jackson
Mrs Eva Kaber Starts Life Term Work at Reformitory
Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber began a life term at the Marysville reformitory today and was assigned to the sewing room. Superintendent Louise Mittendorff said the work helps keep her mind off troubles.
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Kaber
Marysville
Eva Catherine Kaber
Louise Mittendorff
Whistling Women and Crowing Hen Belief in Cornwall
In Cornwall the superstition holds strong that a whistling woman aboard a fishing boat brings bad luck. A Cornish fisherman will not permit a whistling woman on his vessel, reflecting regional maritime folklore and caution.
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Cornwall
Bodies of 131 soldiers to arrive in Columbus Friday
Columbus reports 131 soldiers from the 166th Infantry Rainbow division and units of the 37th division will reach the city Friday. It will be the largest shipment to Columbus since the government designated the city as a distribution point for Ohio and neighboring states. Names of the dead were not received.
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Columbus
166Th Infantry
Rainbow
37Th
Adjutant General’s Office
Ohio
Want a Chicken at Square Deal Grocery This Friday
Friday at Square Deal Grocery offers Springer or hen chickens dressed or whole. Alex M. Moore advertises availability and preparation options for customers seeking poultry.
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Square Deal
Alex M. Moore
Elks Funfest attracts huge crowd with changes ahead
A large audience enjoyed the Elks Funfest last night with ongoing acts and possible program switches before Saturday. Rumors place Slim Seward to replace the high diver at 11 PM and an able orator planned to toast “our absent bother” as Jim Brattin and Nuggy Slaughter may perform in upcoming acts.
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Elks
Slim Seward
Jim Brattin
Elks’ Minstrel
Nuggy Slaughter
Bob Wood
Alexander Township
Bally-Hoo
Nelsonville
Bruce Wells
Dr. Howe
York Township
Corporation
Courtney Hill
Ohio Legion Men Will Go to France
Columbus July 21 Ohio members of the American Legion will join a 250 man U S delegation to visit European battlefields. The party sails from New York August 3 returning in September with ten Ohio reps. They plan to travel on the George Washington to Le Havre and visit Paris unveil a Joan of Arc monument at Blois and a bronze tablet at Marshal Fochs birthplace.
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Columbus
Ohio
American Legion
Europe
Legion
United States
New York
Lahavre
Paris
Joan of Arc
Blois
Marshal Foch
Fire destroys parish school and damages church in Cleveland
A blaze at St. Emericus Parish in Cleveland destroyed the Parochial School and seriously damaged the church. The loss is estimated at 25,000 dollars. Investigators hold a man, previously jailed for arson at box factories in 1912, as a fire bug suspect awaiting inquiry.
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Cleveland
St. Emericus Parish
Mansfield Reformatory
Miner in Utley Mine Dies After Slate Fall
William Henry Robinson, a miner, was crushed by a slate fall in the Utley mine yesterday afternoon and died at 5 45 PM. He was working alone when the accident occurred. Robinson leaves a wife and seven children.
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William Henry Robinson
Utley
Ote
Robinson
Sinn Fein Leader Debates Irish Peace Proposals in London
De Valera met Lloyd George at Downing Street to receive Great Britain’s proposals for an Irish peace and planned to return to Dublin to brief Sinn Fein associates. A formal written offer was reported, with Ulster’s future role unresolved and no date set for further talks.
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United Press
London
de Valera
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Downing Street
Ulster
Craig
All Ireland
Sinn
Fall shopping boom seen in nationwide retail stocks
The July report notes retailers across the United States rebuilding stocks for a expected strong fall. Alfred Santle, a buyer for major department stores from coast to coast, says demand favors staple goods and necessities over frills. Merchants have doubled staff and expect September and October to bring a large public buying surge.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
New York
Alfred Santle
San Francisco
Boston
United Press Today
Nor
Business jubilation marks fall arrival for local team
"It has been a long time coming but now it's here." Officials say a fall jubilation is ahead as local supporters rally. The boys prepare to join the celebrations and push for broad community participation.
Kiwanis Club Advances Avocation Talk and Prize
The Kiwanis Club met Wednesday evening at 6:30 in the Chamber of Commerce with M. M. Kerr in the chair. Prof C. L. Martzolff spoke on Vocation and Avocation, urging members to develop outside interests for community welfare. attendance prize went to C. E. Stailey, who distributed cigars to smokers.
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Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
M. M. Kerr
C. EK. Stailey
C. L. Martzolff
Philosophical and Scientific Society of
McConnelsville
Company L Report For Inoculations And Pay Checks
All men of Company L fourth infantry report tonight at seven for inoculations and federal pay. Sanitary Inspector WM Walsh notes the drill and payroll duties for July 21.
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Co. L
4Th Infantry
WM. Walsh
Sant Inf
Missing New Marshfield Bank Cashier Sturgill Sought
William Sturgill cashier of the New Marshfield Bank disappeared Tuesday evening and has not been seen since. Examiners and local authorities search the area as the bank remains locked with the vault combination believed known by a Marietta party. The bank notes the accounts appear solvent but investigators question normal conditions after two days of examination.
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William Sturgill
New Marshfield Bank
Sturgill
Chillicothe
New Marshfield
Letsal
Federal
Sturgi
Athens
Marietta
Fish-hooks as currency in Persian Gulf border districts
In coastal districts near the Persian Gulf the exchange system uses fish-hooks as the accepted currency among local inhabitants. The measure highlights a traditional, resource based economy where fishing gear doubles as money in daily trade and barter.
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Persian Gulf
Paramathia Lodge Announces July 22 Master Mason Degree
Special communication invites members of Paramathia Lodge No 25 Friday July 22 at 4 p m for a Master Mason degree presided by W M Fred M McKay providing the lodge schedule and leadership signoff.
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Special Communication
Paramathia Lodge No
Brother, 16, Indicted on Murder Charge in W. Va.
Anthony Haught, 16, faces a second degree murder indictment in Sistersville West Virginia over the death of his 19 year old brother Ernie. Ernie died from stab wounds believed linked to a pen knife incident last week. Anthony says the wounds were accidental.
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Brother Sistersville
W. V2
Anthony Haught
Ernie
Anthony
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