Coal miners face unemployment wave, unions seek aid
Denver June 15 Bituminous coal miners are the hardest hit by the nationwide unemployment wave, with many working only a few days a month as demand drops. William Green of the United Mine Workers urges Senate action, noting closures and widespread hardship in mining camps.
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Wm. Qreen
United Mine Workers of America
Ndt
Green
Oal
Minoa County
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers of America
Senate
Theohnson
West Virginia
Union
Peggy Ie Denounced by Third Millionaire Husband
In ICACO on June 15 Peggy Ie, a celebrated show girl, was described as an infamous liar by her third husband, a wealthy businessman, during today’s proceedings.
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ICACO
Peggyie
Senator Johnson pushes West Virginia mine war probe
Washington June 15 Senior Johnson California will make another effort to have the Senate adopt his resolution for investigation of the West Virginia mine war declared today.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Beer for the sick faces delays in wartime policy
Washington June 15 beer for the sick remains distant as Congress quarrels delay work on regulations. A row among drys risks blocking orders to prohibit beer while regulators await Palmer ruling interpretation and cabinet actions. Roy Haynes, the prohibition commissioner, says regulations may be revised if new prohibition bills pass soon.
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Herbert W. Walker
United
Washington
Congress
Aliner
Palmer
Roy Haynes
Haynes
Beck Nominated for Solicitor General
Washington June 15 The White House sent to the Senate the nomination of James Beck of New Jersey for solicitor general.
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Beck
Washington
Lee Clee
Senate
James Beck
New Jersey
Hagerty Says Powers Divorce Appeal Moves On
June 15 in Washington attorney Harry A Hagerty for Mrs Caleb Powers announced the fight for a limited divorce will continue in the court of appeals after the equity court dismissed the suit yesterday.
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Washington
Harry A. Hagerty
Caleb Powers
Court of Appeals
Equity Court
City Orders Lead to New Sidewalk Construction
Workers have built hundreds of feet of sidewalks on Carpenter Street Grosvenor Street and Franklin Avenue in compliance with city orders. Most of the sidewalk program in the unimproved area is nearing completion as crews finish the remaining sections.
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Carpenter Street
Grosvenor Street
Franklin Avenue
Reinforced concrete jail in Missouri county claimed escape proof
A Missouri county touts its reinforced concrete jail as proof against escapes. Officials emphasize the structure's strength and security features, asserting it will deter attempts and hold inmates securely.
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Missouri
Funeral for Col Galbraith Draws Thousands in Cincinnati
Thousands including military and political notables and American Legion members paid tribute at Col Frederick W. Galbraith Jr.'s funeral in Cincinnati Ohio after a fatal auto accident. The body lay in state at Music Hall where services were held and pallbearers included fellow officers who had served with him. His burial followed at Spring Grove Cemetery.
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The
American Legion
Col
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
American
Galbraith
Spring Grove
Ceme Visinaton
Intermenions
Whiskey Caravan Stolen Near Covington
Cincinnati detectives join Covington and Newport police in a nighttime raid on Madison Pike near Chisel Bridge. Six guards were overpowered by 16 armed men who seized two trucks carrying 500 cases of whiskey. Value pegged at $50,000 as Max Gross of New York identifies a bandit from a photographed mug. Blanket warrants issued for 16 suspects.
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Cincinnati
Covington and
Newport
Madison Pike
Chisel Bridge
Covington
John Doe
Max Gross
New York
Con
Two Cleve land business plots prompt police probes
Police investigate two separate plots against prominent Cleveland businessmen. One wire tapping case led to three arrests and targeted W. E. Telling of the Telling Bell Vernon Company amid a rival advertising dispute. The other blackhand extortion plot involved dummy money parcels tied to threats seeking 8 000 to 10 000 from Samuel Nash R. W. Browning and C. W. Prescott.
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Cleveland
W. E. Telling
Telling-Belle Vernon Company
Telling
D. H. Parker Co
East End
Samuel T. Nash
Cleveland Provision Company
R. W. Browning
Victor Browning Company
C. W. Prescott
Saginaw Lumber Company
Violence Ends in Mingo County Coal Fight
In Mingo West Virginia June 15 renewed outbreak in the coal field was believed quelled today. Miner Alex Breedlove was killed and state policeman James Bowles seriously injured in the clash with men of the Lick Creek tent colony. Major Thomas Davis and state police faced gunfire while investigating the shooting. Vigilantes and reserve police arrived and used machine guns. Thirty seven men were arrested and confined here pending martial law charges.
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Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
Alex Breedlove
James Bowles
Lick Creek
Thomas Davis
Jury in McGannon Trial Sees Eleven Jurors Tentatively
The perjury case of William H. McGannon opened in Cleveland with eleven jurors seated, nine men and two women, while fifty five veniremen have been called. Judge Florence E. Allen urged jurors to clear preconceptions to ensure a fair trial. Both sides expected a full jury today.
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Cleveland
William H. McGannon
City Court
McGannon
Florence E. Allen
Sims Farewell in London Before Voyage to Washington
Admiral W S Sims rushed to Southampton to report to Secretary Denby after forgetting his tickets. Fans from Britain and America gathered at Waterloo Station as Capt Leake and Admiral Watson saw him off aboard the Olympic. Flowers filled the railway compartment and Sims avoided interviews.
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London
W. S. Sims
Southampton
Denby
Washington
Sims
Lire
Waterloo Station
Watson
Leake
Serbian King Dying in Belgrade Palace
King Peter of Serbia is reported dying in Belgrade Palace. Prince Regent Alexander, summoned from exile in France, is at his bed side as the monarch weakens.
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Belgrade
Peter
Serbia
Alexander
France
Miner Killed by Stone Fall at Chauncey Mine
John Yano about 35 a Hungarian miner was killed in Chauncey Ohio this morning at 7 30 when a fall of soap stone struck him crushing his skull He leaves a wife and four children the eldest nine Yano had worked in New York mine 25 Chauncey for three years and the accident was described as unavoidable.
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Chauncey
John Yano
New York
Yano
Columbus
New Homes Rumored in East End as Lots Change Hands
Reports indicate several new homes may be started in the East End. Purchasers say they plan to build on recently acquired lots, with construction in the area at its busiest in a decade.
Fireworks Auction Sparks Citywide Bargains
Advertising copy proclaims Finest fireworks and largest and cheapest ever brought to this city. Sold by William B Sullivan invites customers to see him first for the deal and display.
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Wm. B.sullivan
Want Coal Bids for Court House Garage Infirmary
Bids will be received until noon Monday June 20 for supplying county coal. Specifications call for straight lump coal with options for delivery by the ton as needed or by the car load for the Court House garage and the Infirmary.
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Court House
Big Tim Murphy Deserted by Friends in Mail Robbery Case
Chicago chafes as labor leader and gas house workers' union chief "Big Tim" Murphy is jailed in default of 160000 dollars bond. He faces charges tied to the 325000 Dearborn Station mail robbery and denies a yesterday confession.
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Chicago
Big Tim” Murphy
Murphy
Gas House Workers’ Union
Dearborn
McArdle Aids Daughter in Lakewood Murder Case
Thomas McArdle, former husband of Eva Catherine Kaber, traveled to Cleveland to assist his daughter Marian McArdle who faces murder charges in the death of her stepfather Daniel F. Kaber, a wealthy Lakewood publisher.
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Cleveland
Thomas McArdle
Eva Catherine Kaber
Marian McArdle
Daniel F. Kaber
Lakewood
Detectives chase killers in Kaber murder case
In Cleveland detectives pursue the actual four men believed responsible for the July 18 1919 stabbing murder of Daniel F Kaber publisher of Lakewood. They expect to recover Kaber’s diamond ring and watch allegedly turned over by his widow Eva Catherine Keber to the assailants. Emma Colavito has confessed to first degree murder and Mary Brickel, mother of Mrs Kaber, is also charged in the case.
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Cleveland
Daniel F. ,Kaber
Lakewoo
Kaber
Eva Catherine Keber
Emma Colavito
Mary Brickel
Murr
Alumni Banquet At Ohio University Promises Old-Guard Cheers
Alumni Secretary Martzolff announces the Ohio University alumni banquet tonight at 6:30 in the Masonic Temple with long eats and short toasts. Fred Lee will sing. Tickets remain via Prof Martzolff or 8312. Attendees include Eddie McWilliams Dr Geo F Lamb Clyde White Dr Jack Bohrer and others. Frank Crumit may attend before big week ends.
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Martzolff
Ohio University
Masonic Temple
Fred Lee
Eddie McWilliams
Stage Fortne
Geo. F. Lamb
Alliance
Clyde White
Northwest
Jack Bohrer
New York
Frank
Pat) Crumit
Jackson
Trial of Mayor Opens in Cambridge Shooting Case
The trial of Mayor Jacob J. Calvert, charged with shooting Thomas McNiece to kill, began in Cambridge common pleas court before Judge Charles R. Turnbaugh. Jury selection faced delays and many witnesses promised a long trial. The March 11 incident on the national road east of Cambridge involved McNiece riding with Fay Sargent as officials pursued whiskey runners.
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Cambridge
Jacob J. Calvert
Thomas McNiece
Barnesville
Charles 8. Turnbaugh
Common Pleas Court
McNiece
National Road
Fay Sargent
Thwing Resigns After 31 Years as Western Reserve President
Dr Charles F Thwing announces resignation as president of Western Reserve University to take effect by August 1 or November 11 marking his 31st anniversary in office. He has led the university for thirty one years the longest tenure among current college presidents. No reason is given for stepping down.
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Cleveland
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University
Thwing
Western Reserve
Navy
Old Timers Return for Alumni Day at University
Alumni day activities gain energy as many former students and graduates return. The ball game this afternoon is expected to be lively with many ex-athletes back in action. The graduation team also held a practice session yesterday.
Grand Army of the Republic Officers Hold Executive Session
Ohio department State officers went into executive session for routine business. Allied organizations also met in executive session. A major event today is a city parade with all industries and businesses taking part.
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Greenville
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Ohio
Woebegone Baby Star Faces Firing Over Camera Temper
Los Angeles reports chronic gloom on three year old Arthur Nowell a wealthy infant actor under contract with Chester Comedies. He sulks cries and squawks when filmed leading to ruined footage and a potential claim by his parents for 550 dollars due on the child’s contract as Superior Judge York weighs the case.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Nowell
Arthur
A. W. Nowell
Chester Comedies
Chester Company
York
Steel plants cut pay and hours in Pittsburgh area
Pittsburg Pa June 15 a wave of changes in working conditions and salaries takes effect tomorrow at major independent steel firms in the Pittsburgh and Youngstown district. Brier Hill Steel Company trims salaries by 15 percent for officials and all workers, without matching raises for day workers. Jones Laughlin abolishes overtime and Cambria Steel Youngstown Sheet Tube and Midvale Steel announce elimination of time and a half for overtime.
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Pittsburg
Pitsburg
Youngstown
Brier Hill Steel Company
Brier Hill Company
Jones & Laughlin
Cambria Steel Company
Youngstown Sheet Tube Company
Midvale Steel and Ordinance Company
Rural church survey progress across Ohio counties
In Columbus on June 15 B F Lamb announced that rural church survey work has been completed in 62 Ohio counties with ten more near completion and none yet started in 16 counties. A $5 000 pledge from the New York based committee on social and religious surveys supports the effort as funds are raised to finish before autumn. Surveys are active in Medina Marion Wood Preble Noble Muskingum Logan Clermont Jefferson Stark with Montgomery Knox Warren Hocking Vinton Lawrence Athens Brown Morgan Washington, ashtabula and other counties yet to be organized.
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Ohio
B. F. Lamb
Ohio Federation of Churches
Lamb
Committee On Social and Religious Surveys
New York
Medina
Marion
Wood
Preble
Noble Muskigum
Logan
Clermont
Jefferson
Stark
Montgomery
Knox
Warren
Hocking
Vinton
Lawrence
Athens
Brown
Morgan
Washington
Monroe
Guernsey
Harrison
Tuscarawas
Columbiana
Ashtabula
Parkersburg Band to Play Before Athens Elks Event
The Parkersburg band will accompany the Athens Elks to Nelsonville tomorrow afternoon and likely perform on Court Street in front of the Cline Building before departure. Nelsonville’s business life will suspend for the Elks affair.
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Parkersburg
Athens Elks
Nelsonville
Court Street
Cline
Elks
Human life cheapened by war death rates in 1921 six months
United Press dispatches show murder statistics for the first half of 1921. Chicago and New York led the nation in murders, with Chicago reporting more violent deaths than New York despite similar populations.
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New York
United Press
Chicago
Canadian chosen as Rotary head in world meeting
Crawford McCullough of Fort Williams Ontario was elected international president of Rotary Clubs at the world convention in Edinburgh. Other officers named include Treasurer Rufus Chapin of Chicago and Sergeant-at-Arms George Harris of Washington, with three vice presidents also selected.
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Carl Bealls
United Press
Edinburgh
Scotland
Crawford McCullough
Fort Williams
Ont
Rufus Chapin
Chicago
George Harris
Washington
D. C
Ta Ee Buchannon
W. Wa
Mings
Lancaster
Cearea
Andrew H Rton
Pene
Rpiack
New York Probes Prick Residency for Inheritance Tax
New York state pursues proving Henry C. Prick, late steel magnate, resided in the city to collect an inheritance tax. The Frick family had ties to Pittsburg.
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New York
New York State
Henry C. Prick
Frick
Pittsburg
Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Convention Opens
Bryan Ohio hosts the sixty fifth annual Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association gathering. Thousands arrive for morning sessions including elections and business, with a parade featuring 125 towns to participate. An expected crowd of about 16 600 attends as the new volunteer firemen's profession law is explained.
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Bryan, O
Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Local Children Undergo Tonsil and Adenoid Removals
Leo Miller Naomi Fulton and Le roy Ayers of Millfield and William Keenig of Corning had successful tonsil and adenoids removals Monday performed by Drs Spra gue and Hoodlet.
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Chauncey
Leo Miller
Naomi Fulton
Leroy Ayers
Millfield
William Keenig
Corning
Drs. Sprague
Prisoner hooks 17 pound carp through bars in Sing Sing
John Monforte inmate at Sing Sing used prison bars to snag a 17 pound carp. Guards opened a gate to help him land the fish after the catch.
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Ossing
N. Y
John Monforte
Sing Sing
Monforte
American Killed in Upper Silesia Reported
Berlin reports say Louis Snyder of Boston with an American passport was killed by Poles in Upper Silesia. The information is described as apparently reliable and details are unavailable.
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Berlin
Louis Snyder
Boston
Mass
Upper Silsia
Japs to Dump Goods on Others
Sydney reports a Japanese dumping scheme aimed at sending Japanese manufactures abroad, especially to Australia. Officials in the Far East note bankers pushing exports to counter a trade slump. Japan responds with precautions against foreign goods entering its market.
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Sydney
Japan
Australia
J. B. Suttor
Far East
New South Wales
Janese
Athens Elks approve West State Street lot purchase
At a Tuesday Elks meeting Athens trustees authorized buying the John Finsterwald lot on West State Street for 12 500 to build an Elks home next year. The 983 by 125 foot lot across from Hopkins garage will host a welfare home for Elks with no business rooms. Work could start in spring if conditions allow.
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Athens
Catton
West State Street
Nelson Itle
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State boards decide on certificates of necessity for utilities
State officials awaited a ruling from the utilities commission on certifying necessity for two one companies. The court did not issue a decision yesterday on the administrative reorganization act. Officials expected the bench to decide the emergency clause and whether July 1 reorganization plans could proceed.
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the Utilities Commission
Free Map of Your Penewe Canal Offered
A brief notice announces a free map of the Penewe Canal area available to readers. The item promotes local geography and suggests readers request the map from the newspaper office or targeted distribution points.
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Penewe Canal
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