Silence Zones and Capital Dreams at the Republican Convention
Washington report notes President Coolidge and Senator Robert M. Lafollette in a tight race for influence as they stay mum on Cleveland’s Republican convention. The party platform adopted and La Follette’s Wisconsin plank rejection are described as expected, with Lafollette delaying comment until after the convention and possibly after the Democratic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Reynolds
Washington
Coolidge
U. S
Robert M. Lafollette
Cleveland
la Follette
Wisconsin
Judge Johnson Elected President of Chamber of Commerce
Judge S. M. Johnson was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night, succeeding J. J. Schmidt. Co. M. Gill was named vice president, and T. N. Toover, M. M. Kerr, L. W. Roberts, Carl Beasley and Harry Beckley were elected to the board of directors. They will assume office in October and set the year’s program. the treasurer will be chosen by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Johnson
Chamber of Commmerce
J. J. Schmidt
Co. M. Gill
T. N. Toover
M. M. Kerr
L. W. Roberts
Carl Beasley
Harry Beckley
Elks Plan Annual Flag Day Service
Judge S M Johnson will give the principal address at the Elks patriotic meeting in front of the courthouse Saturday at 8 30 pm. Congressman I M Foster will read History of the Flag from the Ritual of special services detailing the emblem from its origin June 14 1777 and battles it has endured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Johnson
the Elks
Court House
I. M. Foster
Athens Man Freed On Bond In Grave Charge
Wilson Ator of Athens was charged with contributing to the delinquency of two girls aged 14 and 15. He was released Thursday on 6500 bond after entering a not guilty plea at arraignment. Trial set for next Wednesday.
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Wilson Ator Athens
Donahey Faces First Democratic Opponent in Ohio Race
Jamé B. Beatty, pottery jobber of East Liverpool, filed for the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor. Beatty, who was defeated in East Liverpool’s mayoral race on an Anti-Klan platform, enters the governor’s contest as Governor Donahey’s first challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Donahey
Jamé ©. B. Beatty
East Liverpool
Brown
Beatty
East
Liverpool
Mighty Healing Power of Petersons Ointment Heals a 30 Year Ulcer
A longtime ulcer on a man's ankle healed after using Petersons Ointment. The advertiser touts a 30 year chronic sore cured after two boxes and cites grateful letters as proof. The product claims quick relief for itching eczema pimples blemishes and various skin troubles with prices listed as 35 cents 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
J. C. Henderson
Sprague Street
Winston-Salem
N. C
Half Holiday Begins for Retail Merchants
All stores in the Retail Merchants association will close each Thursday at noon. The schedule continues until September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Friday the thirteenth superstition noted in local chatter
Citizens discuss fears and warnings about Friday the thirteenth. Some recall bad luck traditions such as breaking mirrors and black cats while others view the date as unique this year and otherwise a quiet rumor-filled mood.
Suspects Escape Con In Notable New York Robbery
Police search for Gerald Chapman the mail robber who twice escaped Atlanta prison. He is suspected to be tied to a $100000 jewelry truck robbery in New York City by ten gunmen. Chapman led the Leonard Street $2 million mail truck heist three years ago. Authorities say the holdup may have been planned by someone familiar with moving registered mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gerald Chapman
Atlanta
Champman
Leonard Street
Broadway
Post Office
Chapman
Community Notes from Chauncey Athens and Millfield Area
Chauncey and Athens residents attended the funeral of Herbert Patton. Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ met in Lexington Avenue with Miss E. D. Jackson hosting and Mrs. Brookins presiding. Local updates include Dr J J Hoodlet’s return, Mrs E T Abdeller’s improvement, and plans for Milton Brookins and family’s fiftieth anniversary. Margaret Johnson, 12, ill with appendicitis in Pittsburg, with family en route to Columbus for surgery.
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Garfield Grimes
Burk Witham
Guy Brooking
Athens
Herbert Patton
Loyal Women's
Church of Christ
8. D. Jackson
Lexington Avenue
Swart
Brookins
Karl Graham
Fiske
Nye
Guy Brookins
Floyd Nye
Milton Brookins
Millfield
Simple Home Treatment for Swollen Veins
Worry over varicose veins? Get Emerald Oil full strength from your druggist. Apply night and morning to swollen veins. veins should shrink as treatment continues until normal size. Emerald Oil is described as a powerful germicide with guaranteed results.
Kansas Senator Curtis Hints at VP Nomination
Washington June 12 U S Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas implied he would accept the Republican vice presidential nomination if offered at the Cleveland convention without committing himself.
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Curtis
Washington
U. S
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Rotary club tours Floodwood power plant in Floodwood
Nelsonville Rotary members toured the Floodwood plant of Southern Ohio Power Co. in Floodwood while Newark and Floodwood plants coordinated to carry Athens county load. Officials described 1923 finances and operations including capacity 20 000 kW, 12 100 kW peak, 2.67 million kWh monthly, 3750 tons coal monthly, and payroll around 80 000 dollars.
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Nelsonville
Newark
Ohio River Power Co
Athens
Glouster
Pomeroy
M. Haffey
Athens Rotary Club
Warren H. Badger
Athens County
Compeans
Floodwood Company
Pome- Toy
Haydenville
Floodwood
Kiwanis Clubs to Meet in Simultaneous All Kiwanis Night
Nelsonville Kiwanis will hold a special meeting June 16 at 7 PM with the eighth annual Kiwanis convention opening in Denver. The All Kiwanis Night features a 15 minute Fellowship Hour of Silence and synchronized programs across North America. President Edmund J Arras will send a message while radio stations broadcast songs and messages to Kiwanis members nationwide.
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Nelsonville
United States
Canada
Kiwanis Club
Nelsonvile
Denver
Eivens
Edmund J. Arra
Kiwanis Club Iternational
George 8. Holmes
Kiwanis Club of
Arras
Car Wreck at Gar Rail Crossing
In Glouster Ohio on June 12 a Dodge touring car owned by M. M. LeMavor was badly wrecked when struck by a southbound passenger train at the Front street crossing. Dr. Dean LeFaver and Harry LeFever were taking the car to a garage. the impact damaged the engine and rear wheels as the train passed, leaving the occupants to exit to safety.
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Glouster
M. M. LeMavor
Front Street
Dean LeFaver
Harry LeFever
Dr. LeFever
Klan Candidate in Ohio Files for Governing Nomination
Akron man Joseph Leiber described as Ku Klux Klan candidate fled with Secretary of State Brown after declaring his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in Cleveland. Wesley L. Grills Lorain city solicitor filed a declaration for the Republican nomination for attorney general.
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Columbus
Joseph Leiber
Akron
Brown
Cleveland
Wesley L. Grills
Lorain
British to Seek New Fishing Grounds After Dogger Bank Depletion
London reports experts warn Dogger Bank in the North Sea is fished out threatening Britain's main fish supply. Fishermen fear layoffs as yields decline. an Arctic expedition is proposed to locate new fishing grounds.
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London
England
Dogger Bank
North Sea
Arctic
Coolidge Nomination Echoes Roosevelt Era At Chicago
The Republican convention selects Calvin Coolidge for a second White House term in a solemn setting with organ music and soft lighting. Delegates from New York and Pennsylvania caucused downtown and voted for Curtis, signaling a pivotal moment in the race.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
White House
New York
Pennsylvania
Curtis
Governor urges immediate state coal purchase
Governor Donahey today urged State Welfare Director Harper to buy coal for state institutions at once to aid the state. The state uses about 150,090 tons of coal each year in its institutions, it was estimated.
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Columbus
Donahey
Harper
Greek cabinet crisis deepens as two resignations occur
In Athens on June 12 a government crisis unfolds after two cabinet members resign. Former War Minister Condylis leads a faction pressing Premier Papanastasiou to resign, accusing him of fostering communism.
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Athens
Condylis
Papanas Mission
Copper Use in Radios Hits Five Million Pounds
A Copper and Brass Research Association survey reports five million pounds of copper consumed in the United States for the 2.5 million radio sets in use. The study predicts radio sets will soon match automobiles and telephones in number, and copper use could reach five million pounds annually within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Copper and Brass Research Association
Society Girl Works as Saleswoman at Twenty Dollars Weekly
Elizabeth Merchant, a society girl educated at an exclusive school, works as a saleswoman earning twenty dollars a week. She says the hardest job is doing nothing and argues earning a living should be compulsory for girls as military service is for men.
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Chant
Miss Merchant
Europe
Four Arrested in Bank Robbery Outside Cincinnati
Cincinnati dispatch reports four men were captured in Newport after an attack on Clintonville Bank. Frank Buchanan, 60, stockholder, was killed in the attempt. two suspects were wounded. Armed posses guarded routes into Newport Covington and Dayton as arrests followed.
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Cincinnati
Newport
Clintonville
Frank Buchanan
Covington
Dayton
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ELKS
Fecal
Chauncey
Allen Riley, Jr
Ella Grimes
Elisabeth Street
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E. T. Abdeller
A. C. Law
Fred Porter
Margaret Johnson
Burg Johnson
Pittsburg
Columbus Hospital
Harry Stalder
W. B. Andrews
Margaret
Charles E. Stack
John Warren
Guy Gardner
Wyona
Margaret Potter
Elmer Nida
Martin Price
Ashtabula, Ohio
Oren Smith
Congress
Page Boys
U. S. Senate
BIG Ascet
Rotarians of
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Hocking Valley
Rotary Club
Haffey
Frank Groves
E. & Reynolds
L. Krieg
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James Fri
New York City
F.S. Knox
Hoe
Switch
Olio
Zonor Convention
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KLAN
Ohio
Thhan
Droge
Greecf
Elizabeth Mer
Woodworths
Woodworth's
al Ilks
Sam
Siam
Phonograrh Records
Weddwe
Gieti
Nosia
Dr.cadwell
Dr. Caldwell
Lewis F. Schultz
Reasner,Ia
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Bank St
Louisville
Formula Plaink
Washington St
Monticello
Ilinois
Caldwell
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens, Ohio
Bank of Athens National Banking Association
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