Post Office Achieves First Self Supporting Year
Washington officials say the postal system will end the current fiscal year with a surplus for the first time. Postmaster General New's efficiency drive cut costs without hurting service, standardizing contracts and reducing waste across nearly all offices. Parcel post gains, growing stamp sales, and overall rising postal business support the financial turn.
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W. H. Atkins
Washington
The
Treasury
New
Lord
Post Office Department
Injury Proves Fatal To Yoho Lineman
Wesley Yoho a 27 year old lineman for the Southern Ohio Power Co of Pomeroy died at Gallipolis hospital after severe injuries from contact with a high tension wire on July 7. He fell twenty feet to the ground and later pneumonia caused his death. He leaves a widow and seven month old son Ray Lloyd of Athens. His funeral was held Thursday in Rutland.
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Wesley Yoho
Southern Ohio Power Co
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Rutland
Ray Lloyd
Race Street
Athens
Famous Bandit Sullivan Escapes from Officers Near Harrison
Fort Smith Arkansas July 26 An infamous Oklahoma outlaw and former Henry Starr gang member identified as Iyses Sullivan escaped from three officers early this morning while being transported toward a state prison near Harrison Arkansas Authorities report the incident and ongoing search.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Ysses Sullivan
Oklahoma
Henry Starr
Harrison
Ark
Burial allowance queries for war service widow
A constituent asks if the government will reimburse burial costs after his wife was buried. The reply states burial allowances exist only if the wife served in the military or naval operations during the war. otherwise no relief is available.
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Washington
I. M. Foster
Ohio to gain 4506 miles of federal aid highways
Washington dispatch reports the federal bureau of public roads laid out detailed routes for Ohio’s federal aid highway system totaling 4,506 miles. The plan, backed by federal and state funds, promises a complete network linking all regions and neighboring states, moving beyond previous “paper” schemes.
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Washington PD. C
Ohio
United States
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
America
Treasuries
GIA TE EXPECTS MUCH OF GIRL IN MURDER CASE
Marke Agnes Price, companion of John Leonard Whitfield in his Madison flight after Patrolman Dennis Griffin was killed, rests at a Cleveland hotel awaiting testimony for the state against the prisoner alleged to be the father of her still born child. Her mother and Policewoman Metzger accompany her as jury selection begins with eleven jurors tentatively seated.
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Cleveland
Marke Agnes Price
John Leonard Whitfield
Madison
Wis
Dennis Griffin
Public Square
Marie
Arabelle Price
Fort Wayne
Ind
Elizabeth Metzger
Writing for the Community Newspaper course offered
Ohio State University adds a free mail course for Ohioans titled Writing for the Community Newspaper A Correspondence Course for Correspondents. Four lessons guide placing value on the community press, evaluating country news, and writing clearly. Course 26 led by Russell Lord with help from Ohio editors and reporters. Applications by number to J F McClintock College of Agriculture Columbus.
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Ohio State University
Cmmunity Press
Russell Lord
College of Agriculture
Ohio
J. F. McClintock
Columbus
Broker Suspended for Breaking Trading Rules
NEW YORK July 26 Suspen sion of Adam J. Schneider member of the brokerage firm of Schneider Co from the New York curb market was announced by the board of governors. The suspension was for violation of trading rules.
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New York
Adam J. Schneider
Schneider & Co
Struck by Auto Injures 23 Year Old in Detroit
Les lie Fye, 23, is hospitalized with a fractured skull and other injuries after an automobile accident in Detroit. Police said the crash occurred earlier today as the victim was driving a car on a city street.
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Auto Detroit
Mich
Leslie Fye
Buried by Wall Collapse After Lightning Death
George Allingham and Arnold Browning survived a wall collapse at the Morris Steel Co. on a boarding house lot in Cincinnati. Allingham died after being found beneath debris during the rescue. The incident followed a lightning death of his nephew James Kelly and left Browning slightly injured.
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Cincinnati
George Allingham
James Kelly
Morris Steel Co
Arnold Browning
Allingham
Raiders Raid Two Hotels In Columbus Near Riot
State dry officers raided guests at the Deshler and Chittenden hotels in Columbus causing a near riot. W A Cary of Pittsburg was fined 200 dollars and costs after being escorted out amid jeers. Officers seized five quarts of whiskey from Cary’s room and confiscated three cases of liquor at the Deshler and eighteen bottles from guests’ baggage. Six arrests were made.
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Columbus
Deshler
Chittenden
W. A. Cary
Pittsburg
Prohibition
Gas price up in Charlestown
The retail price of gasoline here advanced today. The report notes a rise in local fuel costs as of July 26 in Charlestown West Virginia.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Sweetser Leads Cummings in Western Amateur Round
Jess Sweetser stood 3 up on Dexter Cummings after nine holes to lead in the third round of the Western Amateur Championship at Mayfield Country Club Cleveland Ohio.
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Mayfield Country Club
Cleveland
Jess Sweetser
Dexter Cummings
United States Steel Begins Eight Hour Day Plan
United States Steel starts steps toward implementing an eight hour workday as pledged by President Harding. Elbert H. Gary and subsidiary company presidents met in a closed conference to map a plan minimizing losses in money and production. final program unavailable for months.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Harding
Elbert H. Gary
Fear of revolt hangs over Teuton nation warns quiet
Berlin reports a government ban on open air assemblies to mark the ninth anniversary of mobilization. Monarchy and communist factions prepare for demonstrations while authorities fear a large scale clash. Violence in Frankfurt left Public Prosecutor Hans dead, with Reds vowing to target army chiefs.
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I. N.S
Berlin
Rote Fahne
Patsadam
Frankfurt
Hans
Reds Arf
Germany
Dancing in crowded rooms linked to throat and nose troubles
Doctors warn that crowded dance venues may cause a large share of throat and nose illnesses. The claim ties high infection risk to close contact and poor ventilation during social dancing.
Attorney General Accuses Dollings of Multimillion Fraud
Columbus July 26 The attorney general declares the R L Dollings Co and its subsidiaries defrauded the public of about 26 900 000 The move follows a demand for Franklin County Prosecutor King to investigate and prosecute to the full extent of the law while stockholders are urged to contact the organizing chairman for information The state securities bureau is criticized for lax oversight as officials dispute responsibility and prior violations under blue sky law provisions.
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Columbus
R. L. Dollings Co
John A. Bushnell
Franklin County
King
Crabbe
Dollings Company
State Securities Department
Bureau
Beck
Dollings
Blue Sky
France and Belgium Agree on Ruhr Occupation Note
Paris reports a satisfactory compromise on reparations and Ruhr occupation. France and Belgium are in accord to send a joint note to Britain, with separate London communications, as Premier Peincare and ambassadors finalize plans before weekend at Sampleny.
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France
Belgium
Ruhr
Paris
Petit Journal
Peincare
Foreign Office
Frances
London
Great Britain
British Foreign Office
Poineare
Brussels
Sampleny
Theunis
Bellevue
Rail order on coal cars delayed to October 1
The Interstate Commerce Commission modified its order restricting railroads from distributing privately owned cars and fuel cars to bituminous coal mines. The new effective date shifts from September 1 to October 1, extending the transition for compliance. Local impacts undecided pending further guidance.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnson Opposed to US Involvement in European Affairs
Washington reports Sena tor Hiram Johnson remains firmly against US participation in European politics via the league of nations or the world court. His New York speech signals Johnsonian foreign policy will shape Republican plans for the 1924 presidential campaign, though Johnson himself offered no clear bid for the presidency.
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Washington
Hiram Johnson
New York
United States
League of Nations
World Court
Harding
Republican Party
Johnson
Treasury Head to Stay With British Premier at Chequers
Andrew W. Mellon, U S secretary of the treasury, will be weekend guest of Premier Stanley Baldwin at Chequers Court. They are expected to discuss the American prohibition issue and its effects on British ships.
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London
Andrew W. Metlon
Treasury
Stanley Baldwin
Chequers Court
London clergyman dressed as Abraham draws record crowds
A London minister wearing an Abraham costume drew record crowds to a Sunday evening service. The event attracted large congregations and generated wide attention in local circles.
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Abraham
London
Athens Traffic Rules Urged Amid Police Shortage
Athens Police Chief Parker warns city cannot hire traffic officers at three main Court street intersections. With only one to three officers on duty, citizens must follow right of way rules, keep to safe turns, and use visible signals to navigate intersections safely.
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Athens
Parker
Court Street
Ohio
Athens City
Athens Livestock Co operative ships record cattle and hogs
Mills reports a new weekly shipment record from Athens county with 76 ships loaded at Guysville for Pittsburg market. Three decks or nearly three car loads include hogs sheep lambs cattle calves, with Albany and Athens truck loads entraining at the point. The Pittsburg market receives stock biweekly and Mills notes the cooperative supplies about 60 percent of supply.
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N. EL Mills
Athens
Mills
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Galbreath memorial unveiling and clubhouse dedication planned
General John J. Pershing and Theodore Roosevelt Jr will attend the Galbreath memorial unveiling and the Service Men’s clubhouse dedication. President Harding and Governor Donahe have been invited to attend as well.
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Cincinnati
John J. Pershing
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Galbreath
Harding
Donahe
Fatal shooting in Steubenville bar over wife's quarrel
Harry West, 27, died in a Steubenville hospital from a bullet wound inflicted by Curry Powell, following a late night quarrel at a Church street home over Powell’s wife. Police report Powell wounded in the same incident.
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Steubenville, O
Harry West
Curry Powell
Church Street
Powell
Two Ohio University Alumni Named to State Clemency Board
Governor Donahey names the state board of clemency. It includes Daniel Webster Williams of Jackson an Ohio University alumnus and Delta Tau Delta member and Allen Price Russell of Creston also OU trained and a lawyer journalist.
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State Board of Clemency
Donahey
Ohio University
Delta Tau Delta
Daniel Webster Williams
Jackson
Ben Ames Williams
Williams
Ohio
O. U
Allen Price Russell
Creston
Work on School Building to Start This Week
Construction of the new high school on the present campus at High and West State streets will begin soon. Trees on the grounds are being cleared with more than a dozen cut down, and Fred Beckler’s steam shovel will start excavation, removing over 7,000 cubic yards of dirt.
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State Streets
Ohio
Fred Beckler
Alderman Heights
Harding makes history in Canada first U.S. president on Canadian soil
President Harding visits Vancouver Stanley Park delivering a peace message and friendship between Canada and the United States. He urges European nations to heed the Canadian American example of prosperity without conflict. He notes no former empire ambitions and stresses shared future progress.
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George R. Holmes
1. N
Harding
Vancouver
Canada
Greene Lakes
Arding
Canadian
Stanley Park
United States
Europe
Enland
Cana
Couple from Columbus Die in Lake Erie Drowning
Mr and Mrs Clarence Reed and their nine year old daughter Ula were guests of Cleveland relatives for a lakeside outing. The parents drowned off Rocky River while the undertow pulled them under. Ula jumped in to help but was pulled to shore by relatives.
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Cleveland
Clarence Reed
Columbus
Lake Erie
Rocky River
Ula Reed
Blockade of Occupied German Areas Reported Raised
London reports French and Belgian dispatches state the blockade of occupied German areas has been raised. The news comes via News Agency from Berlin today.
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London
Germany
Rai .J
Berlin
Rumor of Greek Revolt Supposedly Reaches Paris
An unconfirmed report from Berlin claims a revolution has broken out in Greece. Earlier rumors in London suggested a coup d etat was threatened in Greece.
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Paris
Greece
Berlin
London
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