Russell P Scott’s third reprieve saves him from gallows
In Chicago Russell P Scott narrowly escapes execution for the murder of Joseph Maurer. Judge Joseph B Davis signs a petition for an insanity inquiry and a new hearing is set for August 3. The condemned man proclaims sanity as his father and wife react with relief.
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Chicago
Russell P. Scott
William Scott Stewart
W. W. O’brien
Scott
Joseph Maurer
Joseph B. Davis
William D. Shepherd
Billy” McClintock
Small
Springfield
Thomas Scott
Stewart
O’brien
Russell
David
Akron official Dan Stein leaps to death in city bridge incident
Dan Stein Summit county commissioner and sheriff leaped to death from a High Level bridge north of Akron. The 117 foot fall left the body badly broken. Ill health is cited as the cause of the act.
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Akron
Dan Stein
Imer Summit County
Immortality Discussed by Darrow and Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane cites a 1925 Star Company feature arguing immortality exists, quoting Darrow and noting popular belief in eternal life as inherent to human nature. The piece contends providence supports immortality and that longing for it reflects destiny.
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Arthur Brisbane
Water drops and immortality myth in Niagara tale
A fragment discusses a drop of water over Niagara Falls and fate looping from ocean to clouds to earth. It mentions Mr Darrow and Howard Palmer fighting as Ickey Shannon, killed in a boxing match as a fleeting, unsettled reflection.
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Niagara
Mr. Darrow
Howard Palmer
Chicago
Ickey Shannon
Onessay
Kaiserin Says Wilhelm Is Still the Victim of Wartime Propaganda
In an interview during a July visit to Wildbad Hermine Kaiser Wilhelm II's wife argues propaganda shaped global opinion of the Kaiser as the symbol of Prussianism. She cites Lloyd George and Northcliffe creating a scapegoat and notes Italian leader Nitti’s harsher views after wartime actions.
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Wilhelm
S. D. Weyer
Hermine
the Kaiser
America
England
Lloyd George
Lord Northcliffe
Sig. Nitti
Germany
Ohio Good Roads groups to study highway needs
Ohio Good Roads federation committees on administration and engineering will meet in Columbus July 30 to draft preliminary plans for a study of highway problems. A report to the federation is set for October. Members include C. H. Bryson Athens and Walter Braun Columbus as chairmen and several officers from Akron Hillsboro Cambridge Mansfield Portsmouth Dayton and Vernon.
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Ohio Good Roads Federation
C. H. Bryson
Athens
W. L. Robinson
Mr. Vernon
G. A. Waddle
Akron
George Brown
Hillsboro
A. R. McCullock
Cambridge
Walter Braun
F. G. Harrison
Mansailion
D. F. Garland
Dayton
Government in court clash over evolution case in DC
The federal government plans to move to dismiss Loren Wittner suit seeking to stop teacher salaries endorsing dis respect for the Bible. The defense will argue it is a taxpayer suit with no personal interest and that public funds cannot be enjoined. The case seeks to prevent a clash of religion and science in the District of Columbia supreme court.
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Washington
National
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Loren H. Wittner
United States
Department of Justice
Letts
Wittner
Supreme Court
Tennessee
Hijackers Possibly Cause Wreck in Lima Car Crash
Allen county police investigate a July 24 crash near Lima involving a new 1925 coupe overturned in a ditch with 146 gallons of whisky nearby. Deputies suspect either suicide after injury or a hijacking pursuit ending in violence as the car headed toward Columbus.
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Allen County
Mulford Tapscott
Crosson
Columbus
Powers Near Settlement On Chinese Treaty Rights
Preliminary exchanges toward settling the Chinese treaty rights problem show a tacit agreement to hold a conference, with the powers approving the American suggestion for talks.
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Washington
Belmont County Divorces Set Record in One Day
Twenty eight divorces granted in a single day set a formidable monthly record in Belmont County as reported by the Martins Ferry Ohio Daily Times.
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Belmont County
Martins Ferry
Ohio Daily Times
Man Falsely Claimed to Be Russell Scott Brother
A man claiming to be Robert Scott, brother of Russell Scott, fled Port Huron at 2 am and headed to Chicago. He had lived in Port Huron under the alias Frank Smith and was identified by Mrs. Victoria Lapert. Port Huron police wired a description to Chicago authorities.
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Chicago
Robert Scott
Russell Scott
Port Huron
Mich
Victoria Lapert
Frank Smith
Dingwell
Bradford Ordered to Pay Alimony in Wife’s Divorce
Judge L G Worstell ordered Grover C Bradford to pay 50 dollars a month for daughter Elinor’s support. Bradford, a prisoner in the Ohio penitentiary, will owe alimony only after his release. Cecilia M Bradford received the divorce.
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L. G. Worstell
Elinor
Cecilia M. Bradford
Bradford
Ohio
Vacation Bible School Enrollment Surges Under Rev Parker
ANOTHER WEEK reports enrollment above 140 for Ath ens' first Vacation Bible School led by Rev W G Parker. Children enjoy wholesome amusement, story telling and dramatization. A public program is planned at term end in July with broad church representation and new staff assignments replacing two workers.
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W. G. Parker
Athens
Parker
Mr. Parker
Arch of God
Maude Skidmore
Leta Lewis
Thing
Jean T. Chase
Jennie Moore
Andrews Holds War Council Amid Prohibition Reorg Efforts
General L C Andrews leads a prohibitions enforcement war council in Washington as officials plan to appoint prohibition administrators, redraw districts, and report to the Justice Department amid alleged nationwide corruption. The GOP is showing active interest in district boundaries and the political dimensions of enforcement.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Aged Spinsters Slain in New Hampshire Farmhouse
Two elderly sisters Miss E Gillis 80 and Miss Georgina Gillis 77 were found clubbed to death in their Hudson New Hampshire farmhouse. Police traced two unknown men who left a car with New Hampshire plates near the scene and vanished the same night.
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N. H
E. Gillis
Georgina Gillis
Meigs Produce Popular in Athens Markets This Winter
Meigs county growers supply Athens with trucked produce after the Athens-Pomeroy road opened. River growers sell tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, beans, cucumbers, and cantaloupes at wholesale prices lower than shipped-in goods. Prices show beans poor, river and city supply up to date.
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Caillaux Heads Debt Delegation to Washington
Paris July 24 Finance Minister Caillaux will travel to Washington to take part in negotiations for a settlement of the French war debt to the United States. The cabinet approved the mission unanimously and leftCaillaux discretion on his exact participation and timing.
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Caillaux
Washington
United States
M. Caillaux
Home Affairs
Debt Commission
Italy
Guiseppe Volpi
America
Typist Sets Record in Paris Test
In Paris a French typist struck 10 943 keys in thirty minutes with only twenty one mistakes, setting a high speed record at a test event.
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Paris
Resignation of Athens County Schools Aide and Picked Successor
The Athens County Board of Education accepted Kenneth Vermillion’s resignation as assistant county superintendent and elected L. F. Miller to succeed him. Vermillion departs August 1 to become city school superintendent in Gallipolis. Miller, a Gallia County native, has six years as a grade teacher and six as a high school administrator. He is an Ohio University graduate and Methodist minister. Miss Mabel Ballentine named secretary to the superintendent.
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Kenneth RK. Vermillion
County Board of Education
L. F. Miller
Chauncey-Dover
Vermillion
Gallipolis
H. RK. Meay
Atheny
F. Miller
Gallia County
Lodi Township
Wilkesville
Ohio University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jerseyville
Amesville
Dogs Spread Diseases Warn Doctor Says in Minneapolis
Minneapolis report cites Dr. Minas Joannides warning that house dogs help spread tuberculosis measles scarlet fever and diphtheria. The advisory highlights pets as potential carriers and calls for caution and vaccination where applicable.
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Minneapolis
Minas Joannides
Forty to fifty coal carloads shipped daily from Pomeroy Bend
Daily shipments of 40 to 50 carloads of coal are reported from Pomeroy Bend mines operated by Pittsburgh Coal and Statler-Essex. About 400 Pittsburgh Coal and 100 Statler-Essex workers will receive a large payroll Saturday. Mine No. 17 is being repaired with reopening anticipated soon. Miners are local or previously employed, and all mines remain heavily guarded with electric lights at night. The injunction case against union mine officials awaits Judge Miller’s ruling after 400 pages of transcripts.
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Pittsburgh Coal Company
Statler-Essex Company
Statler-Kaesex Company
Dark Hollow
Foret Run
Syracuse
Keenex No
Miller
Balcony collapse injures fifteen in Melbourne parade
Fifteen spectators at a sailors parade in Melbourne were injured when a balcony collapsed under them during the gala welcome for the American fleet. The Blue Jackets rushed to aid the injured, and the parade resumed after victims were cared for.
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Melbourne
Australia
Blue Jackets
Drowns In Ohio River At Wheeling
Edwin Cown an 18 year old from Canton drowned in the Ohio river at Wheeling while swimming with a companion near a wharf boat. He was visiting relatives and friends in the area when the accident occurred.
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Ohio
Wheeling
Edwin Cown
Canton
Ohio River
Cown
How to clean and store rugs and carpets
A Washington Bureau outline explains saving money by cleaning and storing floor coverings. Steps include ensuring cleanliness, moth-prevention, and tight wrapping. The government booklet Floors and Floor Covers offers proper procedures. readers can request a copy by mail with a coupon and two cents postage.
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Washington
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