Burns testimony shocks White Sox trial scene
Bill Burns a former major league player testifies as key witness in the 1919 World Series fix case. He describes how Chick Gandil Eddie Cicotte and six others agreed to throw the title for money via Abe Attell and others. Nemo Seibold and John Collins, ex-White Sox now with the Red Sox, are ready to testify.
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Bill Burns
Chicago White Sox
Burns
Chick Gandil
Eddie Cicotte
Abe Attell
Nemo Seibold
John Collins
Chicago
Red Sox
Vitona Promises Quick Strength Boost for the Weak
A new health product Vitona claims to strengthen the weak and improve appetite. It is sold in Nelsonville at Gem Pharmacy with promises of immediate noticeable results.
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Nelsonville
Gem Pharmacy
Edith Lemay Weds Charles Campbell In Mt. Sterling Ceremony
Nelsonville announces the marriage of Edith Lemay of Mt. Sterling to Charles Campbell of Nelsonville on July 7 in Marysville. Local society notes list relatives and residents visiting Lancaster Columbus Athens and Glouster along with a pastry sale by M E Sunday School Class No 5 at Ed Mills Electric Shop beginning at unknown hour.
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Marysville
Edith Lemay
Mt. Sterling
Charles Campbell
Nelsonville
M. E
Ed. Mills Electric Shop
Grays Crush Amesville In Big 17 to 4 Defeat
Under new manager W Townsend the Grays overwhelmed Amesville 17 to 4. Strong hitting from Cope Bates man Elliott Farms and solid pitching by Whyte and Smith fueled the rout as Grays improve to 11 wins in 13 and invite more opponents. Managers of Logan Millfield Jacksonville Glouster and others are urged to schedule fast games via Box 84 Nelsonville Ohio or the Smoke House.
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Amesville
GRAYS
W. Townsend
W. Cope
Bateman
Elliott
Farms
Whyte
Smith
Heston
Linscott
Townsend
Nelsonville
Ohio
Logan
Millfield
Jacksonville
Missionary Society Met at Mrs Nelson's Home
The W H Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at Mrs Alex Nelson East Franklin Street with Mrs Gibbs and Mrs Frank Gibbs assisting. President Mrs L A Whitmore conducted. Mrs Frances Socie led devotion and Mrs Carl Coakley headed the program. Ruth Chapman and Velma McGriffin provided music. Plans were set for the new year's work and about 30 members and visitors enjoyed refreshments.
East End Citizens Discuss Water Works Fund Meeting
The East End residents convene today to discuss Contributions to Water Works Operation Fund. Local leaders chair the meeting and outline financing needs and project scope for the municipal water system.
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East End
Water works fund donors listed in city records
A long donor list supports the water works operation fund with names spanning many households and local figures. Notable contributors include John Hill, Mayor McCune, Dr. A L Pritchard, Ed Evans, Dr C W Cable, Chas Green, Frank Fillinger, J W Monks, John Edington and family, and Maggie Creig among dozens of others.
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John Hill
T. C. Green
Mike Custec
A. L. Pritchard
Chris Evans
Ed Evans
A. G. Cotton
C. H. Bartlett
T. M. Travis
Harry Edington
C. A. Stover
Geo, Dille
Mayor McCune
Vern Vorhes
G. D. Ridenour
D. Burnell
Ed Cooley
Walter Hudson
Isaac Wariner
Louis Eberle
Eugene Pritchord
John Scott
C. W. Cable
Chas, Green
L. R. Kreig
Frank Fillinger
Ray Linscott
S. H. Lancaster
S. W. Gadbury
J. E. Lee
Walter Green
A. Hosteter
N. F. Fillinger
Edward Crouse
E. Butt
Dr. Rhodes
E. J. Rosser
M. BE. Stratton
Byron Phillips
C. R. White
Thos. Murphy
Louise
Mable Shaffer
Matt Stewart
John Lawson
Fred M. Wilson
C. G. Pritchard
Oliver Hoskins
Geo. E. Johnson
W. H
Allison Bowers
Chas. Monks
J. W. Pierce
John Edington
Lena Stuffelbean
Hazel Edington
Eleanor C. Edington
Biggs McLaughton
John Topsail
J. W. Shafer
Mooney
J. I. Pritchard
H. H. Ner
James Sharp
Wm. Evans
Wm. Gibson
Joe Dewhurst
Nick Hawk
Otho Weekley
C. E. Campbell
J. Kessinger
Geo. Badwell
Allen Riley
Arthur Hawkins
Wm. Wiens
M. L. Rosser
M. Kasler
Geo. Kouri
John Herrold
Joe Edwards
Chas. Wright
W. J. McCombs
E. A. Mills
F. 8. Evans
Geo. Lowery
Jas. Williams
Jessie Williams
Mose Evans
James Guy
M. A. Kreig
H. D. Kreig
John Welch
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Me lisa Schoonover
The Nelsonville Review No 240 of the W E A O T M notes the death of beloved sister Mrs Me lisa Schoonover and rich service and cheer. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days and the resolutions filed with the records and sent to the bereaved family. Committee: Lulu Courtney Adda Neikick Susie Mellenger.
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Angel of Death
Nelsonville Review
Melisa Schoonover
Harding criticized over soldier bonus view in Washington
Gil bert Bettman chairman of the American Legion executive committee told President Harding that the demand for a soldier bonus bill is based on simple justice and cannot be downed. He said Harding’s view of the measure as a cash gratuity is unfair and erroneous and cited Canada’s soldier aid work as context.
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Washington
Gilbert Bettman
American Legion Executive Committee
Harding
Senate
Bettman
Canada
Legion
Camp Sherman May Not Be Sold
Senator Willis of Ohio said Camp Sherman near Chillicothe probably will not be sold by the war department. He believed President Harding planned to keep the camp for non military uses and planned to meet the president to present a protest against abandonment of the camp.
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Camp Sherman
Washington
Willis
Ohio
Chillicothe
War Department
Harding
World trio forecast shapes future power balance
Paris hosts a late July discussion where Serge Makaroff predicts Germany Russia and the United States will form a future power triumvirate. He cites mutual western and eastern interests and Russia as America's eastern ally for Pacific cooperation. A separate dispatch notes Sheriff Henry Mester instructing Governor Small to await arrest in Springfield while awaiting process.
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Paris
Germany
Russia
United States
Serge Makaroff
United Press
Makaroff
America
East
Pacific
Nervous People Promise From Bitro-Phosphate
A drug claim states worn and anxious individuals will recover weight and strength after a short course of Bitro-Phosphate. McKee Drug Co. guarantees the product.
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McKee Drug Co
Ohioans Warned of Infantile Paralysis
In Columbus on July 27 physicians were urged by Dr. H. H. Snively director of health to watch for infantile paralysis. He noted sporadic cases and cautioned it is early to predict prevalence though indications point to possible spread, with wider appearance than in 1911 1912 and 1913.
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Colmbus
Ohio
H. H. Snively
Street Market Closures Improve Safety and Access
City Market closes part of the street and moves tables back to ease crowding. Morning sales rise as nearly all foods appear, with lima beans arriving soon. Next Saturday adds young beef and mutton offerings and another delicatessen table will be added.
Governor Len Small Not Arrested If He Returns to Springfield
Springfield July 27 Governor Len Small will not be arrested if he returns to Springfield. Sheriff Henry Mester and State's Attorney Fred Mortimer conferred and sent a telegram to Governor Small's Chicago attorney outlining the decision reached today.
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Springfield
Ills
Len Small
Henry Mester
Fred ‘Mortimer
United Mine Worker Leader Arrested in Williamson
C H Workman a prominent United Mine Workers official was jailed in Williamson West Virginia after an arrest by three state militiamen on a warrant issued by Major Thomas Davis. The warrant dates back three weeks but service was delayed as Workman was away. He has remained in town since the strike began in the Mingo coal fields last June, except for the past three weeks.
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Workman
Mingo
Black Sox Faces Narrow Scope of Silent Confessions
With the state case closed, review testimony pinpoints Eddie Cicotte Chick Gandill Joe Jackson and Claude Williams as key figures. Cicotte Jackson and Williams had confessions entered into evidence after defense objections and Gandill is linked to a hotel conference in New York. The state may drop charges against Ben and Louis Levy and the Zork testimony may be stricken.
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Chicago
Ill
Eddie Cicotte
Chick Gandill
Joe Jackson
Claude Williams
Ciccotte
Jackson
Williams
Gandill
Burns
Maharg
Ansonia
New York
Carl Zork
Vernon 60th birthday surprise held in Bishopville grove
A surprise 60th birthday celebration for A Vernon was held Sunday morning at his Bishopville home. Three of his children with families and friends gathered for a picnic dinner, presenting a gold chain and Odd Fellow emblem. Attendees included C A Vernon, Clyde Bailey, James Williams, George Norris, William Sivill, C B Palmer and others from Athens Luhrig Hollister. Pearl Elliott, arrested for attempting to pass a pressed two dollar bill, awaits a U S Commissioner hearing in Chillicothe with Marshal Williams, Mrs Rody, and Prosecutor Bartels listed.
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A. Vernon
Bishopville
Vernon
C. A. Vernon
Clyde Bailey
Luhrig
James Williams
George Norris
Athens
William Sivill
C. BE. Palmer
Pearl Elliott
Marshal Williams
Body
Hollister
U. S
Chillicothe
Rody
Bartels
Mine Bidding Incident Leaves Two Injured in Hunterdon
Walter Linegar, 19, is in a Columbus hospital after a Monday afternoon mine incident at Hunterdon. Will Ferguson, 17, is in the Athens county jail. Ferguson struck Linegar with an iron bar during a scuffle around 3 PM. Linegar suffered ear bleeding and loss of consciousness, later moved for hospital care. Ferguson was taken into custody by Ath ens Probation Officer Alderman and held pending Linegar’s outcome.
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Hunterdon
Walter Linegar
Columbus
Will Ferguson
Athens
Linegar
Ferguson
Sinegar
Young Ferguson
Davis Couple Celebrate 33rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs T F Davis hosted a Maplewood picnic Sunday for their 33rd wedding anniversary with many friends attending. Squire Charles Bishop of Bishopville, who officiated at the original wedding, attended. The Mooseheart Legion women are asked to meet at Red Men’s hall Thursday at noon to attend Mrs John Jarvis funeral.
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T. F. Davis
Maplewood
Squire Charles Bishop
Bishopville
Mooseheart Legion
Red Mens Hall
John Jarvis
Local visitors and guests reach from Aurora and Columbus
Gerald Entsminger of Aurora Illinois was the guest Monday and Tuesday of Mr and Mrs W G Allen. Mr and Mrs B W Hawk and two sons Roy and Jim left yesterday for an outing of a couple of weeks in northern Michigan. Mrs William Dolf and two children returned to their home in Columbus yesterday after a visit with relatives in this city.
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Gerald Entsminger
Aurora
Baseball Giants, Mack, and others linked to Black Sox myths
United Press reports stir about statements that more players may face scrutiny after the Black Sox case. Connie Mack defends the 1914 Athletics, Benny Kauff remains sidelined despite acquittal, and Fred Toney is cleared by NL president John Heydler of any involvement in the 1919 World Series fixing.
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Henry
L. Farrell
United Press
New York
John‘son
Black Sox
Connie Mack
Athletics
Philadelphia
Boston Braves
Mack
Benny Kauff
Heinie Zimmerman
Landis
Giants
Baseball Commissioner
Kauff
Fred Toney
John Heiler
National League
Toney
Farewell Volleyball Game Between Athens Men and Male Summer Fairies
Tonight at 7:30 in the O U gymnasium the Athens business men team faces the Male Summer Fairies in a farewell contest. Olson's famous squad includes Captain Lambert Cameron Cone Cokenougher Chas De Molet Doc Hixson and Gardner. Admission is free with a tree collection expected.
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Tonite
Athens
O. U. Gymnasium
Olson
Lambert
Cameron
Cone
Cokenougher
Chas
de Molet
Doc. Hixson
Gardner
Colfax High Dress Review Showcases Sugar Sack Attire
At Colfax Washington the domestic science class staged a dress revue featuring maids in attractive summer dresses made from material that had previously passed through a grocery store sugar sack highlighting creative reuse by students.
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Colfax, Wash
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Mrs. C. H. Bartlett
Lancaster
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Alberta Stoneburner
W. A. Pride
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Isaac Hellyer
Stella Reigle
Grant Hospital
Reigle
William Parry
Ray Parry
Chauncey
William Roegge and Sons
Tom Pritchard
Crooksville
W. L. Hudson
John Robinson Circus
Thos. Mulligan
Alice Strapp
W. E. Edgell
Cliff Figley
Clara Mulligan
Lucille Kaein
Anthony Stedem
Emmett Preston
Glenford Dugan Post
Lulu Courtney
Adda Neikick
Susie Mellenger
May
Small
United Mine Worker
Cicotte
Gandil
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C. Evans
the Cable Hardware Co
F. R. Beasley
Pone Music Wovers
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