Tulsa Race Riot Erupts as Rioters Fire Across City
Oklahoma Gov Robertson heads to Tulsa to investigate as fires threaten destruction. In the gunfire conflict between white residents and Black residents, seven whites and fifty Blacks are reported dead with hundreds wounded. Guardsmen, police and armed civilians guard jails as hundreds are held in stockades.
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Tulsa
Okla
Southwest
Black Belt
Barrett
Oklahoma City
Ar Wean
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Waggoner
Convention Mill
McNulty Ballpark
Sequoyah
North Side
Negro District
Standpipe
Sunsethill
Labor Board Orders 12 Percent Rail Wages Cut Across Carriers
The railroad labor board reduces wages by about 12 percent affecting 2,000,000 workers on 86 railroads, with reductions ranging from 8 to 10 cents per hour for various positions. The action, tied to a $400 million payroll decrease, prompts carrier executives to assess potential rate consequences while unions defer comment pending review.
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Washington
Harding
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Re House
White House
Corps of Commission
Chicago
H. E. Byram
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Sven
Oklahoma Guard Adjutant General Heads to Tulsa
Adjutant General Charles F. Barrett of the Oklahoma national guard left for Tulsa this morning to take charge of the situation there, according to an announcement from his residence.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles F.barrett
Oklahoma National Guard
Tulsa
Tulsa Riots Erupt As National Guard Battles Across City
Tulsa faces bloodshed in a race clash as three National Guard units try to separate armed black and white groups. Reports say five white and thirty black people killed or wounded, with chaos spreading through the Black Belt and downtown guarded as mobs clash over a jail delivery attempt for Dick Rowland.
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Tulsa
Okla
National Guardsen
Black Belt
Dick Rownd
Havily
A H and Banquet Proceeds at High School Event
A high school banquet and dance is planned for Friday at the Masonic place starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale by calling Dr. Studer or Miss Van Dyke for reservations.
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A. H
Masonic PLC
Ai E
Dr. Studer
Miss van Dyke
Polish insurgents threaten reign of terrorism in Upper Silesia
Reports from Opplen Upper Silesia state Polish insurgents plan to use dynamite on public buildings and German homes amid anger over British reinforcements. After an attack near Kalianov they were driven back to Annaberg with sixty Poles and fifteen Germans killed in the fight.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Oppelin
Upper Silesia
Kalianov
Silesia
Annaberg
Golf pro to teach Athens golfers weekly at country club
W C Gordon the golf pro will visit Athens each Wednesday starting at 7 am. By noon ten golfers had taken lessons and a new scheduling system was set to handle demand with a second list opening June 8.
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W. C. Gordon
Athens
Country Club
Pro
Greens
Edith Ford
Cline
Queen Mary backs Americana jazz in a patriotic show
England showcases its affinity for American jazz as Queen Mary gives enthusiastic approval, signaling a cultural bridge between nations. The endorsement highlights a growing transatlantic appreciation for jazz and its international appeal.
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England
United States
Queen Mary
Wedding Gamble Ends With Guilty Plea In Paternity Case
Austin Earl Stilwell of Floodwood faced charges after a paternity claim was filed by his fiancée. He was arraigned before Justice P. W. Helwig, pleaded guilty, and was jailed while funds were sought to cover trial and wedding costs. Officers had pursued Stilwell for two weeks before his capture.
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Perans
Therth
Austin Earl Stilwell
Floodwood
Stilwell
P. W. Helwig
Stolen Chevrolet Touring Car Suspects Named
Oba Rhoades reports his Chevrolet touring car stolen from in front of his Fern street home between 2 and 3 am. He suspects Harley Brown and Cecil Miares, both locals, citing Brown's prior borrowings and missing clothes. A warrant is sworn for both men and police in other towns alerted. Vehicle data: license 435327, engine A-40646.
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Oba Rhoades
Fern Street
Rhoades
Harley Brown
Cecil Miares
Potters
Brown
Miares
Army
Commencement Planned for 38 Graduates at John Hancock High
John Hancock High School outlines 1921 commencement with 38 seniors led by speakers Alice Rowan and LeRoy Skidmore. Dr. F. B. Dyer, ex Cincinnati and Boston school superintendent, to deliver address. Week includes baccalaureate, alumni events, class day, and class play The Kingdom of Hearts Content.
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John Hancock High School
F. B. Dyer
A. C. Hacke
Masonic Hall
Kingdom of Hearts
Cincinnati
Miss ™Nett
Natalie Talmadge Weds Buster Keaton in New York
Natalie Talmadge film star married screen comedian Buster Keaton yesterday in New York. She is the youngest of the Talmadge sisters Norma and Constance, all part of the famed film trio.
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Natalie
New York
Natalie Talmadge
Buster Keaton
Miss Talmadge
Talmadge
Norma
Constance
Two Men and Woman to Face Court in Cleveland Justice Bailiff Case
Two men and Miss Chambers, a court bailiff, face charges of betraying trust in Cleveland. The case stems from an inquiry into the shooting of Harold C. Kagy. As a result, two witnesses for Judge McGannon have been convicted of perjury, a third woman convicted of inducing an alibi witness to lie, and eight more indicted on perjury charges.
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Cleveland
Miss Chambers
Harold C. Kagy
McGannon
Scrap Brot Into an Athens Court
Alfred Fink of Circle Hill pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Justice Helwig's court. The 13 year old, named Paulis testified that Fink kicked him in the back after a dispute over name calling. Fink was fined five dollars and costs, paid, and released. Both received a warning as they left court.
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Alfred Fink
Circle Hill
Joseph Paulisin
Justice of the Peace
P. W
Fink
Paulisin
Justice’s Court
Mine Driver Injured in Mine at Hocking
Earl Buckley of Hocking sustained a broken leg and possible internal injuries this afternoon at about 1 30 while operating a mine motor at the Hocking mine. He collided with cocked latches and an open switch throwing the cars over the embankment and was thrown against a telegraph pole. Buckley was taken to Copeland Howe hospital on Court street.
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Earl Buckley
Hocking
Buckley
Copeland-Howe
Court Street
Local students cast in Doll's House at Ohio University
Several Athenians will perform in tonight's Doll's House at the university auditorium under the Department of Public Speaking. Cast includes Marie Jewett Mary Helen Lee and Sarah Eleanor Sher.
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Department of Public Speaking
Ohio University
Marie Jewett
Mary Helen Lee
Sarah Eleanor Sher
Detour Report Received By County Engineer
County Engineer Baker has received the first state detour report for Ohio roadways. The monthly or bimonthly updates will stay in his office for motorists planning trips across the state. The public is asked to aid in correcting the reports as they cover each county and every detour.
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Baker
State Highway Department
State of
Ohio
First June bride in 1921 marries at Probate court
Miss Maud Gillespie a cook at the Athens State hospital became the first June bride of 1921 to secure her license at the Probate court. Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig married Miss Gillespie and Harry Cogan a chef at the Athens hospital on Wednesday morning.
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Maud Gillespie
Athens State Hospital
Justice of the Peace
P. W. Helwig
Gillespie
Harry Cogan
Failed alimony payment leads to contempt charge
Cornell Six faces contempt of court after missing a $50 temporary alimony payment due to Clara Six by April 20. Civil actions dominated Tuesday's docket with a new trial overruled in the Gahagen vs Burkhart case, a settlement in the Silva Gerardis vs Dodd suit, and an injunction request by Poston Consolidated Coal against poles on disputed property for ventilation at a mine.
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Cornell
Clara Six
William Gahagen
Benjamin Burkhart
Gahagen
Silva Gerardis
Charles Dodd
Moncae Coal Company
Frankay
Poston Consolidated Coal Company
Hichen Gillespie
Palma. N. Pratt
Millfield
Building Strike to Be Arbitrated
Cleveland officials announced the building strike ending early with 25,000 workers to return Monday pending arbitration after a halt since May 1 that tied up 40 million dollars in construction.
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Cleveland
Street car service cut expected after walkout in Cincinnati
Cincinnati June 1 street car service during rush hours to day was curtailed due to a walkout of 29 stationary engineers employed by the Ohio Traction Company. Wage cuts blamed for the strike.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Traction Company
State Supreme Court Leaves Open Question on Damages for Lost Work
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to decide if a worker who lost employment due to a closed shop agreement with a union can collect damages. The case of Benjamin Billinger of Jackson was not ruled upon because the suit was not properly called up.
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Columbus
State Supreme Court
Benjamin Billinger
Jackson
Jerseyville Holds Memorial Service at M E Church
Memorial services will be held Sunday at two o clock in the Jerseyville M E church Rev ER D Murch of Athens will deliver the address The G A R asks all World War soldiers to join the service in Jerseyville Illinois the date is June first
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Jerseyville
RVICE
M. E
ER. D. Murch
Athens
Rooms Needed for Incoming Students as Registration Looms
Dean Irma E Voigt appeals for housing as summer registration nears and lists recommended locations. Current rooms are scarce and those with space should submit names this week due to anticipated high enrollment and new teaching standards.
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Irma E. Voigt
Dean Voigt
Taxes May Be Delayed Again As Tariff Talks Drag
Washington June 1 The special session aims to revise the tariff and ease tax burdens but conservative estimates say completion will slip past fall. Fordney-led Ways and Means faces knotty chemical cotton and aluminum schedules with no guarantee of a tariff and tax package this year.
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Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Fordney
Senate
Court updates in Walsh wills case and Hick divorce petition
Witnesses were sworn in the Michael Walsh et al versus John A Walsh et al will contest. William Gahagen filed a petition in the court of appeals regarding an $8 235 decision for Benjamin Burkhart in common pleas court. A divorce petition was filed today Lucile Hick versus Harry Hick alleging years of abuse and lack of support. she seeks divorce and restoration of maiden name Lucile Valodin.
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Michael Walsh
John A. Walsh
William Gahagen
Court of Appeals
Benjamin Burkhart
Lucile Valodin
Athena 1921 year book distributed at Ohio University
The 1921 Athena year book was distributed to students from 1 to 4 PM in the Athena room. Editor in chief Wilbur Emish oversaw operations with Business Manager Gordon Bolin. The Athenas cost 3.50 and subscriptions were taken by seniors. The volume is praised for its editing and numerous clear illustrations.
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Athena
Ohio University
Gordon Bolin
Athenas
Wilbur Emish
Man in Auto Door Accident Near Death
John C. Ostanteso aged 50 is near death after a fall from an auto door catch. He released the door while leaning on it and toppled to the pavement with a fractured skull in Warren Ohio.
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Warren
John C. Ostanteso
Trial Begins in Brooks Murder Case in Columbus
Evidence taking opened in the trial of Cornelius Brooks colored, charged with the February murder of Policeman Jesse Rea in Columbus. The proceedings started today as the case moves forward in the local court.
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Columbus
Cornelius Brooks
Jesse Reahere
Ohio fire record shows April improvement over last year
Columbus June 1 Ohio's fire record for April shows a clear improvement over April of last year according to a report from State Fire Marshal Dykeman.
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Columbus
Ohio
Fitate
Dykeman
Latin nations may quit League as US backs away
South American diplomats predicted withdrawal of Latin American republics from the League of Nations. Informal talks with the State Department and Ambassador Harvey's plain English remarks are cited as signs that Harding may have dropped support for a modified league, prompting agitation in the region.
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Russell Browning
United Press
Washington
League of Nations
State Department
League
Harvey
Harding
Tests near sea push ahead after fatal plane crash
Washington reports ongoing bombing test preparations despite a crash that killed twelve and injured eleven others during preflight inspections at Aberdeen. A DeHavilland aircraft dropped a fifty pound bomb by mistake as Army plans to test a fleet of seven planes near the Iowa battleship proceed under wireless control.
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Washington
Easular Field
Army
DeHaviland
Esterday
Aberdeen
Iowa
JUNOD MILLING CO. WOLF BROTHERS announce Thursday notices
The undersigned announce recurring Thursday afternoons starting June 2 until further notice. JUNOD MILLING CO. and WOLF BROTHERS signatories set a standing schedule.
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Junod Milling CO
Wolf Brothers
Tom Day Pleads Guilty After Athens Depot Incident
Tom Day, famed as a comedian in town, was found in a comical situation at the Athens depot late last night. This morning he pled guilty to intoxication and paid $5 plus costs for his amusements.
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Tom Day
Athens
Traction Line
Administration reorganization faces first legal challenge
Columbus June 1 state supreme court began hearings on the legality of the emergency clause amid the administration reorganization as the initial battle in a broader political struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Supreme Court
New Mineral Ridge Coal Company Formed at Nelsonville
New incorporations announced in Columbus include The Mineral Ridge Coal Company based in Nelsonville with a capitalization of $20,000. Incorporators listed are C. E. Campbell, James Hamer, M. M. Kasler, Earl N. Campbell, and G. H. Trimmer.
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NEW Coal Company
Columbus
The
Mineral Ridge Coal Company
Nelsonville
C. E. Campbell
James Hamer
M. M. Kasler
Earl N. Campbell
G. H. Trimmer
National Geographic bird’s eye canal map for Panama
A bird’s eye view map of the Panama Canal produced under the National Geographic Society directs readers to obtain a copy. The four color coated paper map measures 17 1 2 inches and can be requested by sending two cents in stamps and a coupon. Frederic J. Byakin directs The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington, D C.
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Panama
Great Waterway
National Geographic Society
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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