Great Manhunt by Posse Fails to Capture Withem
A large posse including Athens police, county officers, and National Guard tried to ambush Jay Withem at Sand Ridge after sightings near Marshfield. He fled, eluding capture as dawn broke, with reports placing him near his father Tom Withem’s home. Evidence at the scene included a barrel of corn mash and whiskey. The funeral for Mrs. Farah Withem was held Thursday morning, with burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
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Jayera
Athens County
Sarah Withem
Ridee
Withems
Athens Bet
Withem
Marshfield
Cadger
W Finsterwald
Sand Ridge
Wedsley
Tom Withem
Jay
Athens
Athens National Guard
Golage
Jay Withem
St Withem
Tom
McKinley
Mariner
Farah Withem
Newsom-Walburn Undertaking Establishment
South Court Street
A. H. Marshall
Greenlawn
England Bitter at Wine Loss Over Dry Law
Secretary Hughes proposed extending the three mile limit to two miles to enforce the Volstead act abroad but met cold reception from foreign capitals. Paris, London, Tokyo doubt the move, arguing it undermines long standing international law and France fears damage to its wine industry. The issue is seen as a problem of U S policy, with others noting the Supreme Court did not mandate enforcement beyond American shores.
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Washington
Hughes
London
Paris
Tokio
United States
France
Russia
Great Britain
British
Britain
House of Commons
Ritish
United States Supreme Curt
Supreme Court
Look Out Below Rails at Billerica Shop
A 96 ton locomotive rests in a railroad shop at Billerica Massachusetts as veteran workers watch for any chain breakage or support slip. Their calm demeanor contrasts with the potential danger of failing equipment in this historical scene.
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Billerica
Mass
Li Yuan Hung Flees Capital for Tianjin Under French Shield
President Li Yuan Hung fled the capital under military pressure from General Feng Jui-Liang and was later reported safe at Tianjin under French protection. State seals had gone missing, delaying his train, then were returned. a few cabinet members still function. Li issued no abdication, saying he cannot function freely and goes to Tianjin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Li Yuan Hung
Feng Jui-Liang
Tien Tsin
Niles Mayor to Consult Donahey in Ohio Conference
Governor Donehey will meet with Niles Mayor Charles Crow in Columbus in a closed door session this afternoon. The talks respond to Niles residents complaints that Crow laxly enforces dry laws and other statutes. Snakes discard the outer layer of their eyes when they shed their skin.
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Columbus
Donehey
Charles Crow
Niles
Young War Vet Ends Life in Chicago Home
Carl C. Pavey 32 formerly of Columbus and brother of Athens farm agent Ralph Pavey died by cutting his jugular vein in his Chicago residence. He was an Ohio State electrical engineer and World War I veteran of the 87th Division. His young wife, awaiting the baby’s arrival, was kept ignorant of his death as relatives prepared for burial in Columbus.
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Chicago
Carl C. Pavey
Columbus
Ralph Pavey
Athens County
Athens
Charles C. Pavey
Charles Pavey
Ohio State University
87Th Division
Vast field of com about to be developed in Ohio region
Ecstatic Meigs county residents await coal field expansion behind Racine and along the Ohio River. The Antiquity Coal Corporation forms with surveyors at Antiquity, sinking soon on 1990 acres. Willard tract, key to a 51000 acre field, links to river transport by Ohio River Electric Co. and river shipping revival.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Racine
Willard
Syracuse
Antiquity Coal Corporation
Antiquity
J.I. Rowe
Pomeroy Collieries Co
Meigs County
Great Holdings
Ohio River Electric Co
German mark drops further in postwar prices
Berlin reports that over 1,000,000 marks can be bought with a US ten, boosting prices across goods especially food. Butter costs 80,900 marks per pound while eggs reach 1,900 marks each, bread and flour rise sharply, coal prices jump 63 percent amid fuel shortages. The dollar’s strength is becoming the de facto trading unit despite price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Betrayed by a Slick Impostor in World War Aviator Tale
Bartlett Ohio June 14 A country tale of trust broken as Miss Frances Gage a schoolteacher from near Bartlett marries a man posing as a World War II aviator Lieutenant Berry who wooed her in New York claiming wealth and relief from asthma as he vanished with her savings wedding ring and thousands of dollars from her father. The story aims to warn readers and teach caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Girl
Slick
Bartlett
Ohio
Frances Gage
Myron Gage
Marietta-Parkersburg
New York
Gage
Ohio University
Athens
Berry
California
LENDS COFFINS FOR THE BURIAL
Berlin reports transient foreigners raid stores driving up prices including coffins. Government allows paper cardboard and plaster folders for burials as undertakers bolster business lending coffins for corpses awaiting interment.
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Berlin
America
Germany
Nine Die After Sea Battle Aboard Mary WReatrice
New York reports a brutal sea clash on the Mary WReatrice leaving nine dead and others wounded. Victims included two whites, two blacks, and five Chinese. Authorities say smugglers were being brought to New York for 500 dollars each and the fight began when the crew allegedly tried to seize the Chinese funds.
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New York
Mary Wreatrice
United States
American Women Impress Royal Court in London
Mrs. E. R. Crockett of Kentucky reports that American women presented to King George and Queen Mary at the British court were warmly received. Twelve Americans attended last night, with Mrs. Post Wheeler presenting them. Crockett describes the experience as gracious and remarkable, noting her Parisian gown and pearl ornament ensemble.
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London
King George
Queen Mary
E. R. Crockett
Kentucky
Crockett
America
Post Wheeler
Mrs. Crockett
Heavy fighting reported in Bulgarian interior
A Belgrade dispatch today reports heavy fighting in Bulgaria between revolutionary troops and forces backing former Premier Stambulinsky in the interior. The clash signals intense internal conflict and mounting resistance to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bulgaria
Stambulinsky
Belgrade
Man Is Crushed In Cave In East Front Street Dig
Merritt Hysell 21 son of Mr and Mrs Hysell of East Front street was severely injured when a dirt bank caved in on a sanitary sewer excavation along East Front street. He was buried to his arms but rescued quickly. Dr McGuinnis attended and reported painful bruises to the stomach and hips with no serious internal injuries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hysell
McGuinnis
French View of Need for Huge Army Highlighted
Sen. Seldon B. Spencer of Missouri argues in Washington that France maintains a vast army as a safeguard against Germany. He predicts the force would be disbanded 30 days after reparations are settled, while praising the German recovery and contrasting France's postwar devastation and unemployment.
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William K. Hutchinson
Washington
France
Seldon B. Spenser
Missouri
Spencer
Europe
Germany
School superintendents seek uniform high school texts
Logan county educational leaders aim to establish a common set of textbooks for all high schools. The move seeks consistency across campuses and standardization of curriculum materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefontaine
Logan County
Convict Labor Planned for London Prison Farm Expansion
The Ohio state prison commission backs Governor Donahey and Welfare Director Harper in expanding the London prison farm. Plans include adding cottages and an administration building and shifting 75 convicts to the state quarry to boost output. Harper says funds will be reallocated to cover construction despite only 9009 dollars remaining in the new construction appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Prison Commission
Donahey
Harper
London
Court House Janitor Resigns After Suspension Resolution
Wyre haugh of Defiance O W D J resigns as county court house janitor when a resolution seeking his suspension is presented to county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.—W. DD. Wyrehaugh
Court House
Dead body found in Rutland well on King farm
The body of Thomas King a 65 year old Rutland township farmer was found yesterday in a well on his land near Brad ford church on the Rutland pike. The well cover was disarranged and the large man was recovered feet first. Whether death was premeditated or accidental is unknown.
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Rutland
Thomas King
Rutland Township
King
Bradford Church
Rutland Pike
Mr. King
Wife Accused of Keeping Husband in a Mad House
Cincinnati report details a plot to confine George Herlinger in an asylum. His wife Mmma Herlinger, 26, and Leroy Parker, 20, were arrested after humane society inquiries found five children at the home. George Herlinger, 34, is to be released from Longview asylum.
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Cincinnati
Mmma Herlinger
Leroy Parker
Lorain Bus Owner Denied Bun License Refund
Elyria city council refuses $66 bun license refund to Lorain bus owner after first day in business amid dispute over license validity and handling.
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Elyria, O
Lorain
Insurance foes warned by St Conn in Dayton speech
Harry St. Conn, state superintendent of insurance, urged cooperation among companies agents solicitors brokers and the public to combat unfounded attacks on the insurance business. He criticized critics who offer no remedies beyond innuendo and warned that abuses will persist.
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Dayton
Harry St. Conn
Columbus
State Association of Insurance Agents
Conn
Trade deficit widened in early 1923 figures
Washington June 13. The foreign trade balance remains negative for the United States. For the first five months of 1923 total exports were valued at 1 628 175 477 dollars while imports totaled 465 757 586 dollars, a deficit of 137 582 109 dollars.
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Washington
United States
Hoover
Immigrants poised for record July 1 arrivals at Ellis Island
Two ships and 22 foreign liners are to begin arrivals on July 1 as the United States implements its new fiscal year. Ellis Island faces bed shortages while officials warn the year could bring the greatest immigration influx in history, with quotas and country tallies showing England and Italy exceeding targets and several nations underfilled.
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Jack Carberry
New York
Elis I
Sam
Liver
Queenstown
Spain
Africa
Ellis Island
Henry H. Curran
Robey J. ‘Tod
Tod
America
Ottmans
Germany
Austria
United States
Aci Sion
Ford Will Put Up Hard Fight
London June 14 Fred Upham Chicago treasurer of the war Republicans committee here says a hard fight awaits President Harding’s re election He believes Henry Ford may run for president and could accept the Republican or Democrat nominations or run as an independent if splits occur He notes reports of a Republican party split are likely to continue
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London
Harding
Fred Upham
Chicago
War Republicans Committee
Henry Fords
Nepubi
Uniontown News Briefs: Fatal Crash and Fire Report
Uniontown reports a ten hour period with a fatal automobile accident leaving three dead and several seriously injured. Names given include Harry Lowe and Bessie Cruse among the deceased. A man is under arrest as police investigate. In Rutland a residence near Dead Curve was destroyed by fire with the home and contents lost.
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Uiontown
Harry Lowe
Uniontown
Bessie Cruse
Evenborn
Mary Prybysen
Hill
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England
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Waiere
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Hollywood
Cal
Sanceri
Logan
Senate
Yee
Evelyn Marshall Field
Marshall Field III
Fort
Engla Jiuota
Italy
Denmark
Sweden
Bulgare Ua
Fiume
Iceland
Poland
Butethonia
Ford
Georgeton
Dead Curve
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