Northcliffe Boycott Shakes British Delegation Fight
Lord Northcliffe’s clash with Lloyd George and Earl Curzon sparked UPI reports of a canceled dinner and embassy visit as Britain debated its disarmament conference delegation. Geddes reportedly acted properly while Curzon faced sharp criticism from the press.
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Washington
Lord Northcliffe
Lloyd George
Earl Curzon
United Press
Curzon
Northcliffe
Heles
Geddes
SHERIFF STILL FOR GOVERNOR SHERIFF STILL FOR GOVERNOR
Illinois governor Len Small faced arrest warrants in Sangamon county while touring northern counties to pursue road contracts. Sheriff Henry Mester held two warrants and remained in Springfield awaiting Small’s return to the capital.
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Laurence M. Benedict
United Press
Chicago
Len Small
Illinois
Sangamon County
Springfield
Henry Mester
Fred Lundin
William Hale Thompson
Lundin
Thompson
Mester
Northcliffe denies quote on King George stopping shootings in Ireland
Lord Northcliffe denied authorizing a story that claimed King George asked Lloyd George to stop shooting at Irish people. He said he knew nothing of it and never suggested such an idea.
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Washington
Lord Northcliffe
King George
Lloyd George
Ireland
Northcliffe
United States Outlines Opposition to British Plan
Secretary Hughes conveyed to British Ambassador Strickland Geddes that Washington opposes an early preliminary conference on disarmament and the Pacific conference. The administration favors delaying such talks until after a broader framework, arguing the site and scope must be resolved first and warning against limiting discussion to Britain, Japan, and the United States without wider input.
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A. L. Bradford
Washington
America
Hughes
Strickland Geddes
Itain
Pople
Great Britain
Pacific
Japan
Gas Bill Notice From Chauncey Ohio Store
All gas bills are payable at Edw. Misters Store in the Post Office Chauncey Ohio. The notice begins with the instruction that payment starts on the first of a month.
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Chauncey
Ohio
Congress Actions Move Through Tax and Tariff Debates
In Congress today the House Ways and Means Committee holds tax revision hearings while Chairman Lasker testifies before the Appropriations Committee on extra shipping board funds. The Senate debates Norris Farm Export Corporation Bill and Kellogg Substitute as Finance Committee begins Tariff Bill chemical schedule hearings and Military Committee considers Sundry Bill. Soldier Relief inquiry continues.
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United Press
HOUSE
Ways and Means
Lasker
Appropriations Committee
Farmers saved $170000 by shipping through the association
A Public Forum correction states a typographical error misreported savings. The message by Carl W. Hayes from Stewart, Oregon, dated July 28, clarifies the four month savings were $170,000 not $17,000, attributed to shipments through the association.
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Carl W. Hayes
Stewart, O
Open Air Meeting in Nelsonville by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will conduct special services and open air at Nelsonville Friday evening with Lieutenant Grace De Vol of Martins Ferry, Ohio in charge of the meeting.
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Salvation Army
Nelsonville
Grace de Vol
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Newark Mayor Charged With Bribe Acceptance
Gov Davis plans immediate action on charges filed yesterday by the Law and Order League of Licking county accusing Mayor Herbert A Atherton of Newark of taking bribe money from gamblers and irregularities. Atherton denies the allegations and seeks a third nomination in the August primary.
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Columbus
Davis
Herbert A. Atherton
Newark
Law and Order League
Licking County
Atherton
King George Denies Ireland Killing Remark Report
London dispatch reports King George repudiating an American issued statement attributed to Lord Northcliffe via Lloyd George. The king calls the interview fabrication and affirms parliament speech procedures. A Northcliffe claim that the king asked to shoot Ireland is denied by both sides.
Northcliffe Denies Talking With King on Lloyd George
Viscount Northcliffe cables denial to Lord Stamfordham insisting he never attributed to the king any statement about Lloyd George ordering an ending to shooting in Ireland. He states he gave no such interviews and asks the king to be informed of his humble denial.
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Washington
Lord Northcliffe
King George
Northcliffe
Lloyd George
Ireland
Commons
Viscount Northcliffe
Lord Stamfordham
Britain and France lose hope of Silesia council meeting
London reports a sombre British view of the Upper Silesian dispute. Observers say a August 4 supreme council meeting is no longer planned by France and Britain. France is seen intent on deploying troops to Silesia without Britain’s consent.
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London
Supreme Council
France
Great Britain
Silesia
Britain
Dispute Rumors Over Silesia Policy In Paris
In Paris on July 29 rumors spread that President Millerand favors sending more troops to Silesia with or without British assent, while Premier Briand supposedly seeks a deal with Britain. The disagreement centers on how France should handle the Silesian crisis and British involvement.
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Paris
Millerand
Briand
France
Silesia
Sunday poultry offer from Square Deal Grocery
WANTS A CHICKEN for Sunday. Individuals may obtain a hen or springer dressed or on foot. Call 80 any time before 7 o'clock this evening. Alex M. Moore, proprietor.
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Alex M. Moore
Square Deal Grocery
Notable Ohio Figures and Births in Early History
Yesterday's in Ohio notes Thomas Corwin a versatile 18th century figure born in Bourbon County Kentucky who became governor senator and Treasury secretary. It also mentions 1797 Jeff erson County creation by St Clair and 1820 Ohio figure Clement Vallandigham born New Lisbon and died Lebanon in 1817.
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Thomas Corwin
Ohio
United States
Treasury
Mexico
Bourbon County
Washington, D. C
Jefferson County
St. Clair
Jefferson
Clement L. Vallandigham
New Lisbon
Lebanon
Bank Head Still Gone Report Traces Missing Banker
Chicago a blonde described as luxurious and without visible means of support is reported missing as authorities follow Warren Spurgin, president of the Michigan Avenue Trust Company. Detectives say he fled with two men and two women, leaving the bank at 9 p.m. on July 17 after a lengthy visit. Depositors will receive 5 cents on the dollar as books are checked. Mrs Spurgin and daughter Vivian remain at home after giving police a full statement. Warren Oil Company, tied to the bank's crash, is now in receivership with Spurgin as president.
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Chicago
Warren Spurgin
Michiga Avenue Trust Company
Spurgin
Vivian
Warren Oil Company
Pension Granted to Albany Widow of Civil War Veteran
Congressman Foster was notified by the Commissioner of Pensions that Mrs. Sarah J. Knowlton of Albany Quebec has been granted a pension. She is the widow of Oliver L. Knowlton, a Civil War veteran.
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Foster
Commissioner of Pensions
Sarah J. Knowlton
Albany, R. Q
Knowlton
Oliver L. Knowlton
Outlaws Blow Up Jap Train Near NiklosK
Rebel forces claimed to blow up a Japanese military train near Ni klos k killing Col Mina and many officers. Reports also mention extensive clashes between outlaws and Hunghuzes, with possible delays to Japan's Siberia evacuation plans.
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Tokio
Niklosk
Col. Mina
Siberia
Crowds Search Corn Fields for Suspect in Steubenville Murder
Yorkville Ohio July 29 crowds of men scan corn fields near here seeking Howard Mitchell wanted in connection with the murder of Harry Cummins of Steubenville. Two deputy sheriffs from Steubenville assist in the search after a reported sighting this morning.
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Yorkville
Howard Mitchell
Harry Cummins
Steubenville
Smiles in Happyland Flea Exchange Jokes
A light exchange in The Sun Dodger features two fleas joking about vacations and tramp life. The banter uses tiny traveler imagery to deliver a whimsical pun.
Postal Clerks Return From Vacation Jokes
Two postal clerks share a light exchange about returning from vacation. The dialogue features a male first clerk greeting and the second clerk replying with a nod to resuming routine stamping duties. A university alumnus context is hinted in the background.
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Lee
N. Ww. Univ
Her Own Idea Ends Row With Jamaica Hint
A light, humorous line from Tim and Jim where Tim quips his wife traveled to the West Indies solo. Jim guesses Jamaica, but Tim clarifies she left of her own accord, fitting the paper’s witty column tone.
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Tim
West Indies
Jim
Jamaica
Tennessee Mugwump
Stranger and Native Share Quiet Moment on Campus
An excerpt from Stanford Chaparral shows an early bird and a Native exchanging words about health and origin. The stranger notes the place feels healthy, while the Native recalls being born there and overcoming weakness to walk.
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Stanford Chaparral
Sinn Fein rejects British peace terms for Irish unity
Sinn Fein begins drafting a counterproposal to the British peace plan, seeking full home rule and a United Ireland. They oppose continued military domination and want clarified terms linking Ulster to the south, with a possible London talks invitation depending on elasticity.
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Chase
McCann United Press
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ulster
London
Lloyd George
de Valera
Sinn
Ireland
Senate tariff fight over chemical schedule and embargo begins
Washington July 29. Senate finance committee opens debate on the chemical schedule and dyes embargo led by Penrose and Knox. A proposed embargo on dye stuffs is supported as a protective measure but opposed by Penrose. Witness Henry Howard urged an embargo for chemical firms while Adolph Rosengarten pressed a 25 percent ad valorem duty.
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Frazer Edwards United Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Penrose
Knox
Pennsylvania
Henry Howard
Cleveland
Manufacturing Chemists Association
Senator Reed
Howard
Grazzelli Chemical Company
Reed
Adolph G. Rosengarten
Ohio Safety Director Indicted in Bribery Probe
Youngstown July 29. Safety Director David J. Scott was indicted by a special grand jury on charges he took graft from speak easies in exchange for police protection during the summer. The tally lists fifteen bribery indictments, four for permitting prisoners to escape, and one for defrauding.
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Youngstown
David J. Scott
Girl Killed by Auto in St Clairsville Street
Helen Hawthorne aged 10 was struck and killed by an automobile while playing in the street in front of her home in St Clairsville Ohio late Friday. The tragedy occurred as she played near her residence, leaving the community in shock with authorities investigating the incident.
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ST. Clairsville
Helen Hawthorne
Here
Jlate Friday
Great Wheat Region in Drought Faces Hunger and Flight
Russia endures a harsh drought as famine drives caravans across the Volga valley toward Ukraine. Cattle perish, peasants barter flour for meat, and Moscow tightens security with a guard around the Kremlin. Officials report 70 million pounds of corn collected, but scarcity persists amid requisitions for next year’s seed.
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ED. L. Keen
London
Rusela
Volga Valley
Ukraine
Russia
Reval
Copenhagen
Berlin
Kremlin
Moscow
Volkya
Simbirsk
Ohio corn crops need rain across heavy producing counties
A joint report by the U S and Ohio departments of agriculture says many normally strong corn counties face failure without general rains. Western, central counties likely yield light, with Fairfield, Hocking, and Morgan among only districts rated good. Still, a late crop may recover if ample rain comes in the next weeks.
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Columbus
United States and
Ohio Departments of Agriculture
Fairfield
Hocking
Morgan
Family fight over body of Ohio soldier delays burial
In Columbus a dispute over the body of Louis Pickens, a soldier returned from overseas, led to an injunction filing by Ruth Lyons against her former husband Ovid E. Pickens and army officers. The petition says Louis wished for burial in a Columbus cemetery while the father had planned a Langsville Meigs county burial.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ruth Lyons
Common Pleas Court
Ovid E. Pickens
Louis Pickens
Langsville
Meigs County
Burglar tools and white mask tie_murder mystery in Ohio
In Sixteen Mile Stand near Montgomery an 80 year old farmer Jacob Snider was found with a fractured skull. A white mask and burglar tools were found in his home and a car with an Indiana plate abandoned nearby. Coroner D C Handley believes Snider was murdered and two men fled after abandoning the vehicle. Separately Carl F Stockdale of Cleveland sails for Constantinople to join Robert College as assistant professor of commerce with his wife and child.
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Cincinnati
Jacob Snider
Sixteen Mile Stand
Montgomery
Snider
D. C. Handley
Indiana
Reading
Handley
Stocky
Turkey
Carl F. Stockdale
Cleveland
Ohio University
New York
Constantinople
Stockdale
Robert College
Stockdales
Orient
Athens County Educator Earns Bachelor of Arts Degree
Charles E. Miller, district superintendent of schools in Athens county for four years, received the Bachelor of Arts degree. He has taught in county high schools for over seven years and is well known in local education circles.
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Charles E. Miller
Athens County
Miller
Detroit boxing results feature Roper Wiggins split
Captain Bob Roper edged Chuck Wiggins in a slow ten round match in Detroit. Referee Billy Brooks warned both fighters in the fifth, spurring a brief rise in action. Sid Barbarian defeated Jimmy Shevlin in a fast bout in the same card.
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Detroit
Bob Roper
Chuck Wiggins
Billy Brooks
Sid Barbarian
Jimmy Shevlin
Cincinnati
Why Not Kill 300 000 000 Rats
A 1920s report from the United States biol ogical survey warns rats reproduce rapidly and could reach hundreds of millions in years. It notes rats cause damage, waste food, and spread disease. The Agriculture Department outlines control methods and offers a free booklet via the Athens Messenger Information Bureau with a two cent postage return.
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United States Biological Survey
United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
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