Harding Plans for Railroads Will Wait
Washington July 27 Leaders at a White House dinner outlined a fall Congressional program. The railroad relief measure can wait while the Senate acts on an administration bill aiding farmers, an anti medicinal beer bill, and a grain trading prohibition. The House would pass a tax bill with Senate tariff priority, then both houses adjourn as the finance committee works on the tax measure. Sentiments favored delaying foreign loan refunds until the regular session.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Harding
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Finance Committee
Penrose
Curtis, Watson
Lenroot
Kellogg
College Head Killed in Fall From Cliff in Banff
Dr W E Stone Purdue University educator fell into a crevice while trying to rescue his wife in Banff Alberta His body was found between two rock ledges at the base of Mount Assmon Mrs Stone was seriously injured and rushed to Camp Assinine hospital where doctors fought to save her The camp crew did not reach the couple with the news until the following night
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Banff
Alberta
Canadian Rockies
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Tariff Bill fate debated as tax revision advances
Washington July 27 Republican leaders abandoned hopes of passing the tariff bill before the end of the number. The House Ways and Means Committee moves rapidly on a tax revision measure, with leaders predicting the tariff may be overtaken and enacted into law. President Harding would be pleased to see tax reform in the lead.
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Washington
House
Ders
Harding
Congress Highlights Proposals and Hearings Across Panels
In Washington today the House considers a cigarette smoking ban by women with Rep Johnson urging action before the DC committee and Lasker noting a need for an extra 215 million dollars. Ways and Means continues tax revision hearings. Immigration reviews Hawaiian labor. Senate debate on Norris farm corporation and tariff hearings move forward. Army promotion list study and soldier relief inquiry proceed in Military Affairs.
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Washington
Johnson
Mississippi
District of Columbia Committee
Lasker
The
Shipping Board
Ways and Means
Senate
Norris Farm Corporation
Finance
Military Affairs
Maharg testifies against Black Sox in 1919 World Series case
Chicago July 27 Billy Maharg, a key witness, pointed to the Black Sox in the 1919 World Series scandal. He said he met with Burns Cicotte and Gandil in New York to discuss throwing the series and that he went to Philadelphia to raise 100 000 dollars, but could not raise it. Defense efforts to exclude Maharg’s statements failed.
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United Press
Chicago
Billy” Maharg
Black Sox
Maharg
Sporting Pages
Bill Burns
Burns
New York
Cicotte
Gandil
Philadelphia
Ansonia
Mahare
Detroit Toledo and Ironton RRs Cuts Coal Freight Rates
The Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad owned by Henry Ford filed supplemental tariffs with the Public Utilities Commission effective September 8. The reductions total about 20 percent, except the Jackson county to Toledo rate which drops 14 percent or 29 cents per ton.
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Columbus
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad
Henry Ford
Public Utilities Commission
Jackson County
Toledo
Japan Accepts American Disarmament Conference Proposal
Washington learns Japan accepts invitation to discuss Pacific and Far Eastern issues at the Washington Disarmament Conference. Tokyo’s formal reply to President Harding includes important qualifications, delivered to Edward Bell at the American embassy and held for publication.
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Washington
Japan
Normalcy plan outlined by President Harding
Harding administration maps a return to normalcy focusing on settling allied WWI debts, railroad government accounts, funding 7.5 billion in 1923 obligations, and tax revision. Plan aims to stabilize the economy, spur industry, and begin timely rail and debt settlements with Treasury notes and bond exchanges.
Resolution Denounces Ku Klux Klan Tabled in Texas
The Texas legislature tabled a resolution denouncing the Ku Klux Klan by a 69 to 64 vote. Representative Putman, the author, claimed intimidation by a Denver postmark letter bearing a fiery cross and Klan seal.
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Austin
Tex
United Press
Texas
House
Putman
Denver
Goodrich Co Declares Its Regular Dividend
New York July 27 Directors of the B. F. Goodrich Company today declared the regular preferred dividend of 1.75 dollars payable October 1 to stockholders of record September 21.
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Goodrich Co
New York
B. F. Goodrich Company
Why Not Kill 300000000 Rats
The United States biological survey warns a pair of rats can multiply to 359,109,482 in three years. The Agriculture Department details rat control methods in a booklet offered free via Washington Information Bureau for two cents postage.
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United States Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
Dollar strengthens in South America amid Rio de Janeiro scene
July 27 Rio de Janeiro report says the US dollar rose sharply in value, making travel and entertainment cheaper for Americans. Brazils mil reis have tumbled from 20 to about eight cents, boosting visitors’ purchasing power for autos, opera, dining, and nightlife. Reformers plan actions against nightlife venues amid a wave of calls for cleanup.
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Rio DE Janireo
South America
United States
Rios
Brazil
Naughty Archangel Wakeford Faces Public Lecture in London
London July 27 The archdeacon John Wakeford known as the naughty arch faces a public lecture at Queen's Hall amid charges he spent two nights in a hotel with a young woman. He vows to defend church and court findings while supporters insist on his right to speak.
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London
John Wakeford
Queen's Hall
Peterborough
George Hanson
Wakeford
Yarmouth
W. Charles Pilley
John Bull
Marriage Licenses Across Regions From Local Registrar
Walter W. McLattimer a miner of Lathrop and Hazel Elizabeth Peach of Buchtel. Roy Moore a farmer and Bertha Moore of Frost. Henry Hatfield a farmer and Anna E. Riley of Amenville.
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Walter W. McLattimer Miner
Lathrop
Hazel Elizabeth Peach
Buchtel
Roy Moore
Farmer
Bertha Moore
Frost
Henry
Hatfield
Anna E. Riley
Amenville
Federal Tax on Autos Takes Shape in House Committee
The Ways and Means Committee discusses a federal license tax on autos in revising revenue laws. Proposals suggest $5 $10 or $15 per car with Harding informed. An estimated 10 million passenger cars exist in the U S and backers seek at least $100 million from motorists.
France and Britain Clash Over Upper Silesia Troop Moves
Paris reports France demands more troops in Upper Silesia despite a claimed compromise. Britain refuses to send troops or allow a French division, raising tensions ahead of a supreme council meeting and blaming Britain for possible disorders.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Upper Silesia
Supreme Council
Silesia
Missing Ohioan Found Murdered in Steubenville
The body of Harry C. Cummins an auto dealer in Steubenville was found in a ravine near his home. He had been missing since Saturday noon and a posse pursued the suspected killer who fled to West Virginia after an automobile wreck. A $1500 reward was posted. He was robbed of a diamond ring a watch and $40.
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Steubenville
Harry C. Cummins
Cummins
Harry C. Cummings
West Virginia
Cummings
Hocking Valley Train Kills Man in Lancaster Ohio
Daddy Unger aged 75 of Carroll was killed by a Hocking Valley passenger train last night. The man, who was deaf, walked into the path of the train.
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Lancaster O
Daddy” Unger
Carroll
Hocking Valley
Finch Plums For Sale By Fulton Grocery
Local grocery offers bushels of the Famous Finch plums for sale with orders to call promptly. Fulton Grocery advertises stock and prompt phone ordering for customers seeking fresh fruit.
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Fulton Grocery
Rothstein to sue Ban Johnson for libel over confessions claim
Attorneys for Arnold Rothstein prepared papers to sue Ban Johnson, president of the American League, for libel after Johnson alleged Rothstein paid 10000 dollars for the stolen confessions of three Black Sox players.
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New York
Arnold Rothstein
Ban Johnson
The
American League
Johnson
Rothstein
Black Sox
De Valera to Convene Dublin Talks on British Peace Proposals
London reports that President De Valera has summoned a conference of Irish Republican leaders and key supporters in Dublin to consider the British peace terms. The gathering signals preliminary approval to widen the circle of submitters and may indicate progress amid some opposition.
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London
de Valera
Irish Republican Army
Dublin
Ireland Seen As Huge Market For American Goods
New York reporters quote Irish consul in Washington stating Ireland’s trade with the United States rose from 50 million to 80 million dollars in 1920 and could top 100 million in the coming year. He notes direct New York to Ireland freight service and strong American investment in Irish trade.
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New York
Ireland
J. L. Faraitt
United States
Sinn Fein
United Press
Fawsitt
America
Athens Family Builds Tiny Autocar for Town
Mern and Vance Andrews of 84 Carpenter Street own Athens smallest automobile. Roy Andrews, their father, built the vehicle at the Athens Foundry. The 15 inch diameter wire wheels, one cylinder motorcycle engine, and cradle chassis create a compact racer. The wheel base runs about five and a half feet. The twins alternate driving the diminutive car through town.
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Mern
Vance Andrews
Carpenter St
Athens
Roy Andrews
Former Athens Accident Gets a Big Boost
The Toledo Daily Blade on July 25 features John D. Earhart of Athens, son of Mr and Mrs George W Earhart, in a piece about his promotion to assistant trust officer at Commerce Guardian Trust and Savings Bank in that city. He had served four years in the Guardian trust department before its merger with the National Bank of Commerce, and the news pleases his many Athens friends.
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Toledo Daily Blade
John D. Earhbart
Athens
George W. Earhart
Commerce Guardian Trust and Savings Bank
Earhart
Trust Department
the Guardian
National Bank of Commerce
Chauncey High PTA Meeting and Ice Cream Social
Parents and teachers gather at Chauncey High School on Wednesday evening for a PTA meeting followed by an ice cream social. Event time listed as 7 to 9 p.m. at the school building with community participation encouraged.
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Parents-Teachers Association
Chauncey
Five Ohioans Die in Auto Accident
A Cleveland crash on Abbey avenue viaduct killed five people from one family and injured another grave. John M. Francyk and his wife, their ten month old baby, a ten year old stepchild, and Mrs. Anna Branloff died when their westbound auto struck an eastbound shuttle car. Max Branloff survived with critical injuries.
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Cleveland
Abbey Avenue
John M. Francyk
Francyk
Anna Branloff
Max Branloff
Bread Price War Grips Toledo Bakers
Toledo bread markets fall as wholesale prices drop eight to twelve cents for various loaves. Three price cuts since Saturday spark a local war funded by outside capital aimed at grabbing the shrinking bread business.
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Toledo
Wns
The Woman Must Pay Says Mrs Spurgin In Flight Case
Mrs Myrtle Spurgin wife of the missing Michigan Avenue Trust Company president and her daughter Vivian were held under police supervision in Chicago hotels as officers questioned them about the banker’s flight. Authorities believe they went to Detroit as a possible blind to mislead investigators while the suspected shortage may total 1 500 000. Mrs Spurgin claimed her husband said goodbye forever and denied acting on his instructions.
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Chicago
Myrtle Spurgin
Michigan Avenue Trust Company
Spurgin
Vivian
Bankers
Detroit
Mexico
Canada
Missing Michigan Ave Trust President Hiding in Montreal
Warren C. Spurgin, president of the Michigan Avenue Trust Company, has been traced to Montreal, Canada, after shortages of about 1.6 million dollars were found in his accounts. Indictments for embezzlement were returned by Cook County jurors as authorities disclosed that Spurgin withdrew 965000 dollars in securities from July 1 to July 15 and replaced them with worthless oil stock.
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Chicago
Warren C. Spurgin
Michigan Avenue Trust Company
Montreal
Canada
Spurgin
Detroit
Cook County Grand
Wildcat
Two Chicago Girls Hike 300 Miles to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Two Chicago girls completed a two week hike covering 300 miles from their home city to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The journey took them from city streets to forest trails highlighting endurance and travel by foot.
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Chicago
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Dance Tonight at Lemborn's Pavilion in Glouster
The Wednesday July 27 program features Dr Harry Rose Braugh's Six Piece Orchestra of Newark Ohio. The Newark group will furnish music and is billed as one of the state’s best dance orchestras with strong recommendations.
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Lemborn
Glouster
Harry Rosebraugh
Newark
Ohio
Governor Len Small Indicts Stand Down on Arrest
Len Small, Illinois governor, declares he will surrender to warrants amid a push to arrest over embezzlement of state funds. The circuit court rules Illinois has no king, and Small consents to appear in Sangamon county for bond while opposing a Chicago arrest.
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Laurence
BENEDICT _ ee
Len Smail
Illinois
Bowad
Clared
Litia
Mennad Em
Sangamon
Smith
Circuit Court
Small
Chicago
Albert Fink
Jone Hia
Fink
Mester
Sangamon County
Joseph Fifer
George Gillespie
James M. Gorham
Wm. Hale Thrim
Len Small
Springfield
Tombstone designer Emma Hill Perkins gains regional renown
One of the few American women in the trade, Emma Hill Perkins of St Paul, earns wide recognition for her stonework and mausoleums across a large section of the country.
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America
Mansel
Emma Hill Perkins
St Paul
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