Chicago labor leader held in huge mail robbery
June 14 Chicago postal officials said Big Tim Murphy, the citys top labor figure, confessed to complicity in the Dearborn Station mail robbery. He led investigators to $112,900 in small bills of the $350,000 loot, and was arrested at the gashouse workers union HQ where he presided. Also seized were Murphy aides Visconsin Cosmano and Edward Geirun. Murphy followed Mossy Enright as labor boss after Enrights death.
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Chicago
Big Tim” Murphy
Dearborn Station
Big Tim
William Diggs
Murphy
Gashouse Workers’ Union
Visconsco Cosmano
Uion
Edward Geirun
Dupes
Police seek new lead in Kaber case in Cleveland
Cleveland police hunt a man not named in the Kaber murder case from July 18, 1919. A woman claimed Mrs. Kaber hired an assassin. she also alleged Mrs. Kaber drove attackers to the home and signaled from a window. Officers recovered the stolen silverware from the Kaber home, found in an East Side fortune teller’s apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kaber
Daniel F. Kaber
Stanton
Legion Chiefs Pick New American Legion National Commander
National executive committee members met in Indianapolis to select a successor to Fred W. Galbraith Jr who died in an automobile accident. John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Mich a World War II veteran was elected national commander after serving as a major overseas and leading the 18th Infantry at St Mihiel and in the Meuse Argonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John G. Emery
Grand Rapids
Mich
American Legion
Legion
Frederick W. Galith, Jr
Emery
18Th Infantry Regiment
St. Micel
Meuse-Argonne
Fred W. Galbraith Jr
Milton J. Foreman
Illinois National Guard
Foreman
Grand Rapids, Mich
Buchtel Plans Sunday School Rally June 19
Buchtel born June 14 announces a Sunday School rally at Central Methodist Episcopal on June 19. All services except Epworth League set aside. Members pledge to recruit inactive youngsters. Morning classes meet, then auditorium gathering with Rev Lineberger on The Boy Jesus. Evening Children’s Day program open to all.
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Lineberger
Jesus
Christ
Savior
Operators Ready to Help in Williamson Coal Fight Inquiry
Washington June 14 Operators in the Williamson West Virginia coal fields say they will aid in an investigation of the fighting after the strike of coal miners. Harry Olmstead chairman of the labor committee denied operators were opposed to the Johnson resolution for a re investigation. Bids will be received until noon Monday June 13 for supplying coal for the County Court House garage and infirmary in straight lump by the ton or as needed.
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Washington
Williamson
W. Va
Harry Olmstead
Williamson Operators’ Association
Senator Johnson
Olmstead
Johnson
Senate to vote Thursday on packet control bill under consent
Washington June 14 The senate will vote on the packet control bill Thursday under a unanimous consent agreement reached today.
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Washington
Senate
Ruling Expected On Ohio Reorganization Act
Columbaeds June 14 The state supreme court was to issue late today a decision on the administrative re organization act. If the court upholds the emergency clause Governor Davis gains three weeks to shift to the new plan. If not Senator J F Burke Elyria and local Democratic factions would seek petitions for a referendum.
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State Supreme Court
Davis
J. F. Burke
Elyria
Governor Marches With Graduates
Governor Davis marched in the academic parade at Ohio State University and attended the final graduation ceremony. A total of 1,106 students will be awarded degrees, with Dr. W C Thompson, university president, delivering the annual address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davis
Offio State University
Pehle
W. C. Thompson
Five Youngstown men protest railroad rates in public utilities filing
On June 14 in Columbus, five Youngstown residents filed a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission. They oppose current rates and any proposed changes by the Youngstown and Suburban Railroad Company.
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Columbus
Youngstown
Public Utilities Commission
Youngstown and Suburban Railroad Company
Fifty-Fifth G A R State Encampment Opens in Greenville
War veterans gather as hundreds attend the Ohio G A R reunion in Greenville on June 14. The state encampment features registration, homeland assignments, an executive session, and a camp fire program. W R C Ladies and Sons of Veterans also hold sessions in separate halls, led by John Adams of Cincinnati and General W S Matthews of Columbus.
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Greenville
Homeland
Grand Army
Sons and Daughters of Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Distribution of consumer outlay in farm goods probed
Federal Trade Commission investigates how food and other essentials money travels from farmers to consumers. Farmers produce about 15 billion dollars in goods yearly while the public spends roughly three times that on farm products in food and clothing. Railroads haul goods earning about four billion a year and dealers take between 11 and 21 billion dollars, with profits widening the gap between producer and consumer. A report will go to President Harding soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Harding
Agriculture Department
War Starts Anew in Mingo County Coal Field
War broke out afresh in the Mingo county coal field today. By 3 o'clock two strikers were killed and a state trooper was probably fatally wounded. Shown by Williamson West Virginia dispatch dated June 14.
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Williamson, W
Mingo County
Safety First Sure Is Right Invention Tested in Toledo
June 14. Safety first is defended by Mike Pfeil shifter and police captain after two officers were killed by a barricaded gunman last Thursday. An agent delivered a steel armored jacket to Chief Herbert for trial. Pfeil wore it but quickly hung it on hay to test, only to find bullets pierced the armor like a sieve.
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Toledo
Mike Pfeil
Herbert
Mike
Rotary to Press International Disarmament Move
In Edinburgh on June 14 Rotary planned to push for international disarmament. Frank W. Wozencraft of Dallas, once the youngest U.S. mayor, will propose the necessary resolution unless the resolutions committee acts. He was informed by Dallas Rotary by cable to seek an international resolution for formation of an international congress of nations where the club is established.
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Clyde Beals
United Press
Edinburgh
Scotland
Rotary Today
Frank W. Wozencraft
Dallas
Tex
United States
Resolutions
Wozencraft
Dallas Club
Cable
Graduation Delayed at Mt Vernon High by Stolen Exams
MT VERNON Ohio June 14 Authorities halted Mt Vernon High School graduation after several examination papers were stolen Students with missing papers must retake the final exams delaying the graduation list and exercises pending second tests results
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MT. Vernon, O
Mt. Vernon High School
Trial of Mrs. Cora Orthwein to proceed tomorrow
Chicago June 14 The trial of Mrs Cora Orthwein charged with the murder of Herbert P Zeigler will be continued tomorrow as state witnesses are ready to testify.
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Chicago
Cora Orthwein
Herbert P. Zeigler
Parade for Prohibition Protest Grows in New York
June 14 New York Frank C Drake has sparked a July 4 parade protest against Volstead law by advertising for 100000 marchers. The campaign, fueled by widespread responses, now expects hundreds of thousands, including many women, to participate. Drake calls the march a real protest of personal liberty, not a return to the saloon.
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New York
Frank C. Drake
Drake
Another Drop in Prices of Oil in Pennsylvania
In Pittsburg on June 14 a 25 cent cut in Pennsylvania crude oil took effect, announced by the Joseph Seephens Agency. The new price is 2.75 a barrel, with other listed prices showing light and heavy grades around 1.55 and 1.00 respectively.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Joseph Seephens Agency
Somsruethanes SiMe
Ohio University 1826 Commencement Program Unearthed
From Athens Curios comes an 1826 Ohio University commencement program. It lists Music Prayer President Wilson Latin Salutary by George W. Warner Oration The Influence of the Fine Arts by Samuel Bigger etc. Exercises to commerce at 1 o clock PM with no degrees awarded.
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Clay McLean
Athens
Ohio University
Wilson
George W. Warner
A. B
Samuel Bigger
Calvin N. Ransom
George W. Summers
Colonization Society
Meres Oo Warner
Lafayette
America
Joseph A. M
Lucius V. Bierce
A. M
A. G. Brown
The
Pressen
Gompers Likely to Retain Labor Chief Post
Denver dispatch reports that at the American Federation of Labor convention Samuel Gompers appears secure for re election as president. Frank Morrison criticizes EB Gary for long hours and wage cuts while Gary touts employer benevolence. John L Lewis is seen as no real challenger.
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Gompers
J. L. O'‘Sullivan
United Press
Denver
Colo
American Federation of Labor
EB. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Frank Morrison
Federation
Morrison
Syracuse University
Samuel Gompers
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Ohio Tire Makers Rally to Restore Boom Across State
Leaders in the rubber industry report a revival in Ohio with Ohio tire business making a comeback. Factories in Cleveland and Columbus push to meet rising demand as Akron firms note steady sales and production gains. Officials forecast July August and September as peak months with significant sales increases.
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Ohio
Lumbus
Cleveland and Co
Akron
Sealing Fleet Returns with 7500 Pelts in Newfoundland
The steamer Range arrived at St Johns from the sealing grounds with 7500 pelts marking the season’s end. Notably, of 1500 men employed, there were no mishaps this year. Plant thorns from the Ozark mountains are reportedly being used to manufacture phonograph needles.
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ST. Johns
Newfoundland
Ozark Mountains
Flag Day Reflections Dampen by Dull Observance
Tuesday June 1st did not impress as a holiday until Old Glory fluttered in the breeze reminding that today is Flag Day. The day is not as widely celebrated as before the Great War and is seen as a setback.
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United States
Geishas Taught Music Dancing Singing and Conversation
Geishas in Japan are trained in music dance singing and the art of amusing conversation as professional entertainers.
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Japan
Girls Seek Rooms For The Summer Team
Ohio University Dean Irma Voigt faces a summer housing rush as two hundred female students seek rooms in Athens. Residents are urged to call 5842 or 3303 with their name and address to offer accommodations, and students will be given slips to contact hosts until rooms are found.
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Irma Voigt
Ohio University
Athens
Face Robbery Charge Hovering Over Columbus Man
Zanesville officers were expected to return Nathan Levi to Columbus today on a highway robbery charge. Levi is accused by L L Goldberg of two of his employees being held up by Levi and companions Sunday.
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Columbus
Zanesville
Nathan Levi
Levi
L L. Goldberg
Divorced Fireman Remarries in Columbus and Athens
Everth Woem, a Columbus city fireman, and Etha Moore of Athens, a housekeeper, were remarried by idna the Hel Monday after three years of divorce. Since the separation they have not lived in the same city.
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Columbus
Etha Moore
Athens
New Suits Filed In County Courts
New suits are filed here in county courts. Pverett Tanner says Sheridan West drove into him on February 17, 2021 and seeks $600 for damages. In another case William McBride seeks division of the Harley McBride estate with several named heirs and guardians. Simms sues over a bill totaling $156.26 claimed by Hocking Valley Railroad. Three men contest fines and file error actions against the state of Ohio.
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Pverett. Tanner
Sheridan West
Empire Automobile
Jacksonville-Millfeld Road
Harley McBride
Floodwood
William McBride
Elizabeth Foughty
Emily J. Pickett
Clara G. Kinsey
Minnie Kerry
Myrtle Kenty Haning
Opal Serena
Hocking Railroad
State of
Ohio
Alva Marks
Marks
On &Tan
J. F. Oldfield
Boston Condensed Edition Hits Streets After Printer Strike
Boston papers switch to condensed form as hundreds of typesetters walk out in protest after arbitration board denies higher wages. Some papers publish with minimal staff while others halt. delays ripple across the city. Portsmouth, New Hampshire also affected as compositors strike over wage arbitration and board appointments.
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Boston
Portsmouth
N. H
Canal Survey Underway In Ohio Inspection Tour
The legislative committee leaves Columbus to inspect the Columbus Portsmouth and ChillicothePorts mouth Canal sections then Dresden to MiamiErie between Toledo and Cincinnati. They will also tour a 10 000 acre Scioto county tract for game preserves and reforestation.
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Columbus
Ohio
Columbus- Portsmouth
Chillicothe-Portsmouth
Sandusky- Portsmouth
Dresden
Toledo
Cincinnati
Scioto County
Department of Agriculture
King Owl to Rule During Miner Strike in Britain
London June 14 King Owl gains sudden popularity as Britain endures a coal stoppage sparked by 1,200,000 miners rejecting wage cuts. Factories railways hospitals and power plants switch to foreign fuel oil, signaling independence from coal and potential broad adoption of oil as emergency fuel. Experts say the shift could reshape energy use and public services in Britain.
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Bloyd Allen
United Press
London
King Ojl
King Cdal
England
America
Eingland
Alumni Speaker Dinner Event Planned during Commencement Week
Alumni speaker invited for a dinner during commencement week with music and remarks. Tickets are recommended to be secured promptly for this campus affair.
Special savings event announcement at Boeles
Salvation Tuesday schedule shows a 7 pm start with doors opening 6 30 pm. An open air meeting is planned with a stock meeting noted in the plaza. Local notice mentions public gatherings and timing details for the event.
Accident narrows road ends in telephone pole crash
A driver named George Cain reported he steered his truck to avoid a head on collision with an oncoming car. His vehicle struck a telephone pole after veering toward the bank of the road, the incident described Sunday.
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Mansengar
George Cain
Cain
Regular meeting tonight of P. O. E. balloting session
The notice outlines a regular meeting scheduled for tonight to discuss balloting and the work for our new home. Flag Day is noted, with Alex M. Moore serving as secretary.
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Nork
Alex. M. Moore
Free Panama Canal Map Offer From The Messenger
The Athens Messenger offers a free four color map of the Panama Canal with the message noting the union of Atlantic and Pacific trade. Send two cents in stamps with the coupon directed to Frederic J. Haskin, Director, National Geographic Information Bureau, Washington, D. C.
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Panama
Atlanticc
Pacific
National Geographic Gece
Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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