Death of Marine Lt Col Earl H Ellis in Caroline Islands
Tokyo reports Ellis buried in the Caroline Islands after dying there on May 12. The U S government lacks details on the cause of death and embassies note climatic and travel delays prevent shipping his body back to the United States. Officials say no embalming facilities exist locally.
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Yokio
Earl H. Ellis
United States Marine Corps
Caroline Islands
United States
Foreign Office
Lyman A. Cotten
Colonel Ellis
Washington
Tokio
Forbidden Islands
Ellis
Tillis
Japanese Foreign Office
Marine Corps
Cnel Ellis
Marine
Ncld
Bernhardt Jewelry Set for Public Auction in Paris
Paris reports the late Sarah Bernhardt's gold mahogany bed and royal canopy will headline an estate sale at Georges Petit gallery June 11 to 13. Proceeds fund debts, with stage jewelry on display including Uniform decorations, head ornaments, rings, and necklaces. No genuine stones. Close friends say she sold pieces to cover living expenses in recent years.
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Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Georges Petit Galery
Sarah
Athens City Council Talks River Dumping Problem
At a Monday night meeting council member Patterson denounced Athens residents dumping garbage into the Hocking River at the Bat Bridge and urged installing electric lighting to deter the practice. He warned that many youths bathed near the dump and sickness could follow if no action was taken.
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MM. Patterson
Athens
Hocking
Baat Bridge
Ex Governor to Speak at Chamber Luncheon Wednesday
The Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday features a former governor as the main speaker. The event also marks the last noonday forum before a pause in sessions until later in the year.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lso
Yall
Cray
Nor Davis
Messenger Loses Faithful Carrier Boy Orrin McQuaid Goes to Work
In January 1917 a Buchtel public school teacher praised Orrin McQuaid as a bright enthusiastic carrier for six and a half years. He leaves the Messenger to join a Nelsonville business owner as a clerk, promising a wider field to prove honest labor earns rewards through promotion.
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Buchtel
the Messenger
Orrin McQuaid
Orrin
Nelsonville
Russians Seize Four British Fishing Trawlers
British fishing boats were seized by Russian warships in the White Sea. Crews were arrested and later sent home as Moscow and London negotiate over prior seizures. Britain also demands an end to propaganda in Asia and awaits a Russian note in London.
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London
White Sea
Christiania
Moscow
Asia
Russia
Athens Men Show Well In Tourney
John Swanson of Athens and Mike Burke of Columbus won first place in a best ball handicap tournament at the Alcadin club course with a score of 74. Julian Blanton of Athens and Alfred Sargeant were second at 75, Blanton with no handicap. George Sargeant and Moler of Columbus, paired, finished third.
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John Swanson
Athens
Mike Burke
Columbus
Alcadin Club
Julian Blanton
Alfred Sargeant
Blanton
George Sargeant
Moler
Tex Rickard May Advance Big Bout
Report claims Tex Rickard plans to move the Willard Firpo fight from July 7 to July 12 to avoid clashing with the Dempsey Gibbons bout in Shelby Montana. The change would also shift the event from afternoon to night traction.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Jess Willard-Luis Firpo
Dempsey Gibbons
Shelby
Mont
Willard-Firpo
Supreme Court bans warrantless searches in Wisconsin
Madison, June 5. Chief Justice Vinje of the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled warrantless searches unlawful. Shippers had appealed for relief from searches conducted by enforcement agents, noting interference with law enforcement duties.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Vinje
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Athens county approves sheep damage claims set at 1595.50
County commissioners ordered payment totaling 1595.50 for sheep killed by dogs covering a six months period. Claims of 284 were disallowed for improper form. Beyond bills, repairs were authorized for several bridges including Kimberly to Carbondale and bridges over Bait Creek and Union Run.
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Athens County
Kimberly
Bait Creek
John P. Coe
Albany
Carbondale
Union Run
Lee Town
McLaish
Shrine Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue Dazzles Capital
Twenty five thousand Nobles of the Mystic Shrine paraded before President Harding in Washington with 110 bands 75 oriental bands and 60 drum corps. The event drew an estimated 290000 guests amid honors from Harding Pershing and McCandless as the procession rolled from the Capitol to the White House Garden of Allah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Capitol
White House
Harding
General Pershing
Pan Sullivan
Harrison Dingman
Almas Temple of
Admiral Coontz
Lejeune
Amos T. Fries
Aladdin Temple
Sioux City
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Murat Temple
Record Number of Law Students Taking Tests in Columbus
CJLUMBUS June 5 With last minute registrations bringing the total to 502 a record number of law students are taking the bar examination here today and tomorrow The previous high was 300 last June indicating a surge in applicants this year
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Cjlumbus
Showers Bring Relief to Heat in Cleveland
June 5 Cleveland reports showers to ease a heat wave that has caused one infant death. Katherine Jurko, 14 months old, died from the heat. A youth drowned yesterday afternoon while seeking relief in the cool waters of Shaker Lakes.
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Cleveland
Katherine Jurko
Shaker Lakes
Too Many Men Mines Survey Reveals Washington Findings
A June 5 dispatch from Washington reports bituminous operators showing high earnings for skilled work after a series of material pay for several years. The study suggests measures to downsize surplus labor. The States Commission noted the issue amid ongoing adjustments in the coal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Man in Prison Seeks Cure in Atlanta Penitentiary
Knoxville dispatch reports Royal Harris 25, who confessed to the Joseph Elwell murder two years ago, being sent to the Atlanta federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to impersonating a federal officer. He received a two year term and a $500 fine, saying prayer led him to begin his sentence.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Royal Harris
Joseph Elwell
New York
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Harris
Atlanta
Rupp resigns as leader of Athens high school
Russell H. Rupp, principal of Athens high school since 1919, resigns to enter business in Athens. He boosted athletics, honor society, and school spirit, while maintaining strong ties to the First Presbyterian church. Arthur Oxley named custodian with police powers to curb night rowdyism.
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Russell H. Rupp
Athens High School
Athens Board of Education
Rupp
Athens
Lebanon Valley College
National Honorary Society
Ohio
M. Rupp
Mohicans
First Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg
Sersons
Board of
Eduction
Athens High Pol
Arthur Oxley
County finances in the red as Athens tally shows overdrafts
County Auditor Fred Cornwell reports Athens County's income short of expenses after May financials. With only 11,615.45 left, overdrawn funds include the general county fund at 7,794 and rising toward 20,000 by August. Costs for inmate care and prisoners strain budgets while several funds remain overdrawn into August settlements.
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Athens County
Fred. Cornwell
Cornwell
Prohibition Conference Blocked by U S Coast Limit
London June 5 Premier Stanley Baldwin told the house the United States refused to enter talks on prohibiting alcohol within the three mile offshore zone. He noted the U S could enforce dry laws on ships inside the limit, but such measures are usually enforced only when disorders threaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
United States
Hogsett Named Chief Agriculturist in State Welfare Post
Columbus June 5 State Welfare Director Harper announced the appointment of John T Hogsett of New London as chief agriculturist and horticulturist effective June 16 to replace E H Sidwell who resigned. The position pays 3000 dollars annually.
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Columbus
Harper Today
John T. Hogsett
New London
E.H. Sidwell
German Study Bread to Court? Unclear headline
Ohio education official could not estimate how many students are affected by the Supreme Court ruling that bars teaching German below the eighth grade. Local boards will decide whether German instruction is reestablished in schools.
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Columbus
Riegel
Ohio
United State Supreme Court
Boards of Education
Matron Removed Over Alleged Misconduct at Girls’ School
Mrs Mae E Stannard chief matron of the Girls Industrial school Delaware was removed by State Wel fare Director Harper on charges including incompetency extravagance and cruel abusive treatment of the wards.
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Qourted
Columbus
Mae E. Stannard
Girls’ Industrial’ School
Delaware
Welites
Harper
Aria
Ku Klux Klan Planning Large Open Air Rally in Pomeroy
A high Klan official says about one thousand robed Klansmen with a bandsman will march in Pomeroy and Middleport Thursday evening to witness the naturalization of about 600 candidates. A cross will be burned and spectators invited at a distance as locals and neighboring Klansmen attend from the region.
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Pomeroy, O
Ku Klux Klan
Pomeroy
Middleport
Harding to tour West and Alaska in presidential itinerary
President Harding will travel with a 15 member party including Secretaries Weeks and Ives on a coast to coast tour starting from Washington. The schedule includes St Louis and Portland with naval transport to Alaska, a three week Pacific coast stay, then Porto Rico before returning.
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Washington
Jane
Harding
Alaska
F. Brown
Ohio
Brown
St. Louis
West
Aeon
Huston
Aaments of Commerce
Interior
Congress
Saarjing
Qiver
Weeks
Ifor St. Louis
Portland
Navy Henderson
Mr. Ja
Porto Rico
Nes
Horace M. Towner
Cipal
Improm
Unidentified Woman Injured Near Columbus Hospital
An unnamed white woman about 40 is in White Cross hospital with a fractured skull and bruises after being found unconscious on Flenniken Pike between Columbus and Delaware. County authorities suspect accident or assault. attendants mention the name Richardson but give no first name.
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Columbus
White Cross
Flenniken Pike
Delaware
Richardson
Soldier Beaten to Death at Camp Marfa
Three arrests were made early today in the hammer murder of Private Robert L. Smith of the First Infantry at Camp Marfa. Robbery is suspected. Smith’s 260 in his possession is missing. He was found beaten to a pulp beside his buddy with a blood covered hammer on the floor.
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Marfa
Tex
Robert L. Smith
First Infantry
Camp Marfa
Smith
Missing Boy Found at Relative's Home Near Murray City
John Pierce nine, son of Mr and Mrs Mike Pierce, was found this afternoon at the home of his uncle Dan Wolke two miles north of Murray City. He had been missing since noon Monday and there were fears he might have drowned in one of two reservoirs. Mine No. 5 laid off to aid the search.
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Murray City
John Pierce
Mike Pierce
Dan Wolke
Here
League of Nations Opium Commission Backs Medical Use Rule
Geneva June 5 The league of nations opium commission unanimously adopts an American resolution to limit opium production to medical needs and curtail non medical supply.
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Geneva
leag+ for nations opium commission
Bone coal pay dispute triggers miners strike at Sugar Creek
After five weeks of steady work the No 210 miners of Ohio Coal Co Sugar Creek walked out Tuesday over pay for handling bone coal. They seek two to six hours average pay at crossings. A meeting for other miners is planned. No 310 workers have been on railroad contracts and reportedly received big pay.
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Ohio Collieries Co
Sugar Creek
Fred and Marie Uhbelerboer milestone noted in Chicago
In a 35 year span in Chicago, Fred and Marie Uhbelerboer share a long marriage milestone. The brief item records their enduring partnership and local context.
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Chicago
Fred
Marie Uhbelerboer
Hocking River Fish Celebrate With Liquor Disposal
Logan Ohio June 6. Prosecution officials Henderson and Smith poured out several gallons of confiscated liquor into the sewer after raids. They also destroyed equipment used to produce liquor in a cleansing action along the Hocking river area.
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Logan
Hocking
Phil Henderson
John Smith
Laquor
Auto plunges into canal. six Toledans escape
June 6 Toled o citizens narrowly escaped drowning when their car slid into a canal embankment near Waterville. Two girls were rescued by three male occupants, another girl jumped free before submersion. Driver Jas Evanoff says loss of control while turning around caused the plunge.
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Toledo
Waterville
Jas, Evanoff
Heat Kills Aged Cincinnati Court Officer Whitaker
John A. Whitaker a 71 year old chief municipal court officer in Cincinnati died at St Marys hospital after being stricken while on duty during a spell of intense heat The episode also felled Detective James Hayes in the police court causing a halt in proceedings until revival efforts succeeded
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Cincinnati
John A. Whitaker
St. Mary’s Hospital
James Hayes
Young Earl to Pmed a Dancer
In New York on June 5 Jessica Brown former dancer and musical star and the Earl of Northesk were reported to plan marriage in Connecticut after being denied a marriage license for ambiguity in her Chicago divorce decree. The Earl listed age 21 as David Ludovic Hopetoun Carnegie Earl of Northesk residence at the Ritz Carlton and occupation none.
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New York
Jessica Brown
Earl of
Northesk
Rits Carlton
World Record Heat Prostrations Reported at Shrine Festivities
Washington officials reported a heat related emergency at a Shrine event with over 50 people treated for heat prostration by 1 30 p m. across hospitals station houses and first aid stations. The incident drew attention as a possible record for heat effects at a public gathering.
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Washington
Fragmentary report notes injuries avoided and a near collision
A damaged clipping mentions Warwooed in the north with uninjured individuals and Montgomery involved in a front incident described as a catapult or throw. The text is incomplete, offering no clear dates locations or outcomes.
Philadelphia Weaver Dies Early Today
A Philadelphia area weaver employed by Syn era passed away early today. The death was reported this morning, with no further details available at this time.
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Philadelphia
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