Baldwin Faces Crisis Over Naval Build Controversy
London July 21 Premier Baldwin labors to avert a cabinet crisis sparked by Winston Churchill’s opposition to the naval building program. He seeks to reconcile big and little navy factions within his government as private talks continue to find a workable compromise before Downing Street assembly.
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Kiwanis Club to Lunch at Long Bottom
Pom ery July 21. The Pom eroy Middleport Kiwanis club holds its regular weekly luncheon at Long Bottom. More than a hundred Kiwanis members and guests will be served a chicken dinner by women of Long Bottom churches. Prosecutor D Curtis Reed, president of the club, will be the principal speaker.
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Couple fined for disorderly conduct in Pomeroy
Earl Gilmore and Mary Napper were found occupying an abandoned house late Saturday. Justice Fred W. Gilmore held a hearing Monday and fined them one dollar plus costs totaling 14.50 each. They paid and were released after the weekend in jail.
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Earl Gilmore
Mary Napper
Prison time for Lillie Anderson in moonshine case
POMEROY July 21 Lillie Anderson confessed guilt to possessing liquor and was fined 509 dollars plus costs after telling the court she never handled or drank moonshine. Sheriff Harry Rice then took her to Marysville reformatory. with good conduct she could be released in about a year under the state allowance of 1.50 dollars per day.
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Lillie Anderson
Moon‘shine
Marysville Reformatory
Harry Rice
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Woman struck by ball bat at Point Pleasant game
Middleport July 21 Mrs H E Bush of Gravel Hill recounts a distressing accident at a local ball game in Point Pleasant A soft ball bat struck her mouth knocking out seven teeth She returned home after the incident enduring much pain and now recuperating at home
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H. E. Bush
Gravel Hill
DIES AT NEW HOME IN AKRON
Clinton Arnold, 67, died in Akron where he had moved with his wife and children. He left Pomeroy four weeks ago to reside in Akron and died Sunday evening from heart trouble. Survived by widow, children Howard Arnold of New Castle, Pa., Mrs Hobart Hood of Pomeroy, Mrs Lawrence Oner of Toledo, and brothers Frank and Douglas of Point Whe. Body to be brought to Pomeroy for funeral at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2:30, burial in Grove Cemetery by Ewing directors.
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Clinton Arnold
Akron
Satmold
Howard Arnold
New Caatie
Hobart Hood
Lawrence
Toledo
Frank and
Douglas
Pointi
Ate Methodist Church
Ewing
H Grove
Sayre Family Gathers for 45th Anniversary
In Middleport on July 21 members of the Sayre family, number thirteen, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlesble to honor the 45th birthday of Rev. Claud Sayre of Pherson Kansas. He is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sayre. A splendid dinner was served after the day’s engagements.
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Charles Ble
Claud Sayre ofPherson
George Sayre
Middleport Child Undergoes Tonsil Operation At Holzier Stall
Clara nge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Smith, had a tonsil and adenoid removal at Holzier hospital in Gallipolis last Saturday. The operation follows seven recent similar procedures in Middleport involving children and two adult cases.
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No Bids On Quarry Road Project In Chester Area
Ogden notes no bids were received for proposed quarrying on Sections N O and the Pomeroy Marietta road No 167 in Chester and surrounding townships. The Columbus highway department planned the letting last month but did not attract bidders.
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Car Move Ends With License Issue For Clyde Randolph
Pomeroy July 21 Clyde Randolph of Reedsville paid 9.80 for operating an automobile without a license after Justice Gilmore ruled on a case. He claimed the car was being moved from one garage to another and had no license plate.
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Clyde Randolph
Reedsville
Justice Gilmore
Fire bug suspected in Pomeroy house blaze near Athens road
July 21 report from Pomeroy states a fire damaged Hawley Hawk’s home seven miles north of Pomeroy after Sunday night. Clothing and bedding found in a nearby woods suggest robbery. Neighbors halted the flames before total destruction. Sheriff Rice recovered an oil can and license plate number, with two men described as having exited a vehicle near the scene.
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Missouri preacher bound over in court on child abandonment charge
Earl Daugherty and his wife were jailed in Pomeroy after being charged with abandoning their 14 year old daughter Evangeline. A Monday hearing before Justice Fred W. Gilmore bound Daugherty over to the probate court. With no bondsman present he returned to the county jail while his wife remains in the women's ward.
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Pomeroy Social Roundup Highlights Weekend Travel
Miss Mildred Patten and Helena Clifford spent Saturday with Mrs. Wilson Norris in Athens. Several locals returned from visits, including Miss Kate Lowry and George Kauff from Pittsburgh, and Lucille Owens visiting relatives in Newark. Families and friends traveled to Parkersburg, Columbus, and Portsmouth as multiple residents hosted relatives and attended events.
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Mildred Patten
Helena Clifford
Wilson Norris
Athens
Kate Lowry
George Kauff
Pittsburgh
Herbert Covert
Wheeling
H. Malone
Ray Swyers
Nelsonville
Alma Wipple
Alma Smith
Louise Shumaker
Ed Shumaker
Alva
Lena Hood
Frank Hood
Walter Haudershelt
Harry Haudershelt
Parkersburg
Carl Wolf
William L. Moenkhaus
Fred Langholtz
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Cleveland
Columbus
Clara Rowe
D. W. Wetzel
Genevieve
Portsmouth
Charles Whittington
Kate Bartels
Anna
Kathleen
Glouster
Ora Knight
Jacksonville
George Murphy
Fred Bartels
Main Street
Pauline Wetzel
Marion
MIDDLEPORT MENTION VISITORS AND TRAVEL NOTES
Mrs. Cora E Nelson and daughter visit Mr and Mrs Fred Russell in Huntington. C E Hanley returns to Glouster from visiting C B Smith. John Barrows and sister Mrs Nye of Columbus stay with Griff Lewis. Denny and Mygath families attend funeral of H M Jordan at Gallopolis Ferry then return home. Mrs Walden King of Wooster visits Edwards Jones and Alvina. John Longstaff and Burns Barker families depart for Columbus.
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Fred Russell
Huntington
C. E. Hanley
Glouster
C. B. Smith
John Barrows
Nye
Columbus
Griff Lewis
D. H. Denny
Visitors and Relatives Traverse Regions in Encounters
A string of social visits unfolds across Lancaster and surrounding towns as Mrs. Margaret’s son pauses on return to see Mr. Barker’s mother and sister Daisy at Lancaster camp grounds. Daisy Sommers returns from Beech Hill W Va, while Lucille Shumaker travels home to Columbus after visiting Mrs. Longstaff.
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Beech Hill
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Columbus
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Youngstown
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Winter Garden
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George Titus
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Raymond Peck
Garretaville
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Dana Russell
Robert Riggs
Wilksville
Bernadine
Aquillin Russell
Mr. Athey
John Williams
Pittsburgh
Alpha Russell
Fred W. Gilmore
Buchtel
Realistic drowning stunts spark scare at Ohio aid contest
At Zanesville the second annual Ohio state first aid contest featured Val Brown simulating a drowning from a trestle seventeen feet above a stream. A friend mistook the act for a real death and wired Brown’s family in Pomeroy before the ruse was halted. Brown later reassured, saying he was safe.
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Echo of Murder Echoes in Courthouse Suit
Sadie Miller seeks $20,000 damages for herself and two daughters, Althea and Helen, in a suit filed by executrix of Dr. J A Miller's estate. Defendants are C E Gillilan and McKinley Falmer's estate. The 1923 murder suicide followed Miller denying a narcotic request. The case revives public interest in the past tragedy.
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United States Leads World in Copper Output Share
The United States accounts for about half of global copper production and consumes roughly 44 percent of the world’s output, reflecting its large industrial demand and mining capacity.
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Saturday Arrests Still Pending in Pomeroy
POMEROY July 21 No action was taken Monday on several arrests made Saturday night. William Worrell 73 faced charges after officers found a still with four barrels and six and one-half gallons of white mule. Frank Quillen Guy Gunther and Melvin Grimm along with a 15 year old girl were detained near Mine 16 above Syracuse. the girl was released Sunday to her mother under probate court orders.
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William Worrell
Frank Quillen
Guy Gunther
Melvin Grimm
Mine 16
Syracuse
Pomeroy Ravenswood Road Grading Finished
The Pomeroy Ravenswood road from the ferry landing opposite Ravenswood through Great Bend to the Pom eroy Portland road junction has been graded and is ready for gravel. Once finished it will open a new artery of commerce for a thriving farming community, enabling year round access to Pomeroy.
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The Bases Tagging The Bases By International News Service
Coveleskie not only rubbed it in put used carbolic acid for the mas sage when he returned to his ex home with the Senators and beat the Indians in Cleveland 9 to 1. It was the great Pole's thirteenth victory of the season. Two were out in the fateful ninth, the home town boys were behind by one run and Eppa Rixey was being more lefthanded than usual. But Frisch tripled, scoring the tying run, and Meusel singled, scoring the winning counter and the Giants beat the Reds 6 to 5.
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Athletics rout Browns as Williams hits homer
The Athletics pounded Browns pitching for 13 hits led by Ken Williams whose 23rd homer came too late as they defeated Cleveland. Bush and Stauffer were touched for multiple hits and runs in the loss.
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Stauffer
Browns
Ken Williams
Pirates Beat Meadows and Phillies Fall to Pirates 6 3
The Pirates defeated Meadows and the Phillies 6 to 3, narrowing the gap to 4 points ahead of the Giants.
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Phillies
Pirates
Giants
Mr Ruth’s Tenth Homer Sets Tone in 9 5 Loss
Our Mr Ruth belted his tenth homer of the season as the Tigers struck early against Pennock Shocker and Jones. The Yankees fell 9 to 5 with rely on timely hits and solid pitching.
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Tigers
Pennock
Shocker and Jones
Yankees
Braves Rout Cubs Behind Benton Third Win In Row
L Benton earned his third consecutive win as the Braves pounded Cubs pitchers Jones and Alexander, powering an undefeated offensive output to a 6 to 38 victory.
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Braves
Jones
Alexander
Cubs
Dodgers edge Cardinals in tense 4 3 win marked by Vance feat
Vance fanned 17 batters including Hornsby and Bottomley three times each in a modern major league record. He also homered and drove in the winning run with a tenth inning single as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 4 to 3, though records may misstate details.
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Hornsby
Bottomley
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Cardinals
Red Sox and White Sox split doubleheader in Chicago
The Red Sox lost the opener 3 to 1 but came back to win the nightcap 10 to 7, salvaging a split with the White Sox.
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White Sox
Rights of a baserunner who overruns first base
A baserunner who overruns first base may return to that base without being put out if he makes no attempt to run toward second. The runner may retrace his steps in fair or foul territory to either his left or right. If he tries to advance to second, the exemption ends and he is subject to being put out. The right is determined solely by whether a second-base attempt is made.
Omaha Has Great Hitter Roy Luebhe In Western League
Omaha in the Western league lists Roy Luebhe as a young catcher with a 426 average in forty games. He is described as a torn batter and a stellar pinch hitter and has attracted attention from big league scouts per re Dortas.
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Roy Luebhe
Re- Dortas
Studebakers to Meet Hewitt Boden For Top Standings
Rain halted the Ray-Glos versus Josten’s Cigars contest yesterday leaving Hewitt Boden’s Floormakers and the Brubaker Coaches to settle first place tonight if the playground diamond can handle eighteen players. Studebakers may start Lefty Christy with Sweeney possibly delayed. Willard Darnell may start for Floormakers as Grubbs considers changes. If weather clears, expect a continuation of the prior Studebaker Ray-Glos thriller that drew over a thousand fans.
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Jack Sweeney
Willard Darnell
Mel Grubbs
Dempsey Denies Fleeing Commission and Plans Future Fights
Chicago July 21 Jack Dempsey denies running out on the New York commission calling the report bank. He says no truth and explains he asked time to regain form and is willing to fight Wills around Labor Day 1926. He mentions two planned fights including one in Michigan City Indiana with dates to be announced.
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Jack Dempsey
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Schalk and Ruel prove size not required for great catchers
The article argues Ray Schalk and Muddy Ruel dispel the belief that a big husky frame is needed to excel behind the plate. It notes Schalk’s 11 straight seasons catching 100 plus games and Ruel’s 147 games with a 19 pound weight loss, demonstrating endurance and high play quality despite smaller statures.
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Schalk
Muddy Ruel
Washington
Ray Schalk
Browns Outfielder Keeps Up Batting With Cobb Nearby
Harry Rice of the Browns maintains a strong batting pace, ranking just behind Ty Cobb in the American League leaders. It’s Rice’s first season in the major leagues, marking a notable early rise for the young outfielder.
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Cobb
Each Married Thrice In Nebraska Union
Arapahoe Nebraska 75 year old John W Kimmel wed 74 year old Mary D Love in a ceremony noted as their third marriage for both. The couple joined in late life remarriage reflecting long personal histories.
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John W. Kimmel
Mary D. Love
Coveleskie shuts out Indians as Washington wins 9 1
Stanley Coveleskie held his former teammates to eight scattered hits and earned his twelfth straight victory to power Washington past Cleveland 9 to 1 in the third game of a three game series in Cleveland on July 20.
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Indians
Cleveland
Stanley Coveleskie
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Covelskie
Giants Narrow Gap With Reds In Close Victory In New York
The New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 6 to 5 as Pittsburgh fell to Philadelphia. Snyder reached on Cavendish fumble in the ninth, Frisch hit a timely triple scoring Southworth, and Meusel delivered his fourth hit driving in Frisch.
Greenfield Emerges as Giants' Best Pitcher
Kent Greenfield, Mc Graw's rookie right-hander, has become the Giants' most reliable hurler. In recent weeks he has delivered consistently, blanking the Cubs with four safe swats allowed and closing the Pirates series opener with nerve after early trouble. He joined the Giants in 1923 from the Virginia league, spent time in New Haven, and returned to New York last fall, showing signs of a future star.
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Moore
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Home Run Leaders and Totals in 1924 Leagues
Baseball statistics show American League leaders Williams Browns Ruth Yanks Todt Rourke and others with notable totals. League totals indicate National 430 and American 364 runs, with individual leaders including Stover Cards Williams Meusel Hartnett Kelly Simmons Bottomley Fournier Meusel.
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Radio catches man in theft case near Atchison
Charles Wynkoop, a farmer near Atchison Kansas, heard a Fort Dodge Iowa radio description of a young man accused of stealing a car. The next day a job applicant at the Wynkoop farm matched the description and was reported to the sheriff. He admitted being the man but denied the charge.
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Charles Wynkoop
Fort Dodge
New Tower of Pisa Base To Stop Leaning Further
A plan was announced to build a new base for the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa to prevent any additional tilt. The project aims to stabilize the structure and safeguard nearby structures and visitors.
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J H Taylor Makes Hole in One at Prestwick Open
Record feat for golf as J H Taylor, the veteran English professional, becomes the only player to ace a tee shot in a major tournament. The British Open at Prestwick features the moment as he swings one of his famous drives.
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J. H. Taylor
Prestwick
Baseball scores from the American Association games
Columbia defeats Milwaukee while Minneapolis beats Louisville and Indianapolis bests St. Paul in rain delayed action. Toledo plays Kansas City. Washington wins over Cleveland and Detroit defeats New York as Philadelphia edges Pittsburgh. St Louis tops Chicago and Boston splits with Boston. New York edges Cincinnati and Brooklyn nips St Louis in ten innings.
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Notable MLB Matchups Across The Nation
Columbus faces Milwaukee while Louisville meets Minneapolis and Toledo clashes with Kansas City. Indianapolis takes on St. Paul as Philadelphia battles St. Louis. New York travels to Detroit and Washington visits Cleveland. Boston hosts Chicago with Cincinnati visiting New York and Chicago meeting Boston. Pittsburgh plays Philadelphia.
Massillon Python? Workman shines for Massillon team
Hoge Workman, former Ohio State football and baseball star and once with the Boston Red Sox, is pitching for the Massillon Ohio Tigers this season. He has been dominant, tying his eighth straight victory the other day.
Be careful About Reducing Your Chances of Living
A cautionary note warns readers to avoid dangerous actions that could lower survival odds. The article stresses awareness of risks and urges prudent choices to safeguard health and safety.
Slump Hits Jamieson and Young in Major League Slumps
Veteran outfield stars Charley Jamieson of the Indians and Pep Young of the Giants have suffered dramatic form reversals this season. Once top players, both men struggle at the plate and in the field, with Jamieson benched and Young dropping below his career batting average as analysts note off years are common among greats and question if the slump is temporary.
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Pep” Young
New York Giants
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New York
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Walter Johnson
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Brookins Retires From Track After San Francisco Run
Charley Brookins world champion low hurdler announces retirement after competing in the National AAU games in San Francisco on July 4. His 220 yard barriers best stands at 28 1-5 seconds, marking a storied career end.
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