Mystery cloud hangs over Elwell murder case in New York
Police still lack a definite clue a week after whist expert and turfman Joseph Bowne Elwell was found dying in his home. Victor Von Schlegell and his ex wife Viola Krauss were questioned. a dusty small caliber revolver was found. Krauss said to be vindicated of any intrigue with Elwell. A woman who stayed with Elwell Thursday night was located and may have met him at his home Friday morning before the shooting.
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New York
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Victor von Schlegell
Viola Krauss
Edward Swann
von Schlegell
Miss Krauss
Elwell
Dooling
Poland Extends Peace Overture to Russian Soviets
London dispatch reports Poland offered peace to the Russian Soviet government on June 9. Moscow answered with a new offensive ordered for June 10 on the Dnieper line.
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London
Poland
Moscow
Monument Planned for Spanish Sailors Dead in Cuba and Cavite
Cadiz reports a monument will be erected to honor Spanish sailors who perished in the battles near Santiago Cuba and Cavite in the Philippine Islands. The project underscores national remembrance of naval losses in the war.
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Cadiz
Spain
Santiago
Cuba
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Avery Sworn In as Judge of the Supreme Court
Coleman Avery of Cincinnati was sworn in as a judge on the state supreme court by Chief Justice Nichols. He fills the seat left by Stanley W. Merrell, who resigned to become general counsel for the York Central Railroad in Cincinnati.
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Columbus
Coleman Avery
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Nichols
Avery
Cox
Stanley W. Merrell
York Central Railroad
Auto Strikes Road Worker on State Aid Road
John Bolin of Athens was slightly injured when a speeding car struck his foot during repairs on Courtney Hill State aid road. Workers warn that narrow traffic space forces wheelbarrows into the path of vehicles and urge careful driving to prevent further injuries.
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John Bolin
Athens
Courtney Hill
Bolin
TIDE DRAINS CITY AS FLOOD WATERS RACE IN
Akron faces a severe rainstorm aftermath with twenty homes flooded to the floors as reservoir city water rises. Factories mobilize workers to build a temporary dam and prevent further damage. Bridges and roads are under water, eight homes struck by lightning, and power systems crippled. Farmers report hail and crop damage across the wheat and fruit fields.
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Akron
City Service Department
French War Dead Total 1,352,872, Unknown Fate 361,854
The ministry of war reports 1,352,872 French soldiers killed in the Great War. The fate of 361,854 soldiers is listed as unknown, per The Matin in Paris dated June 18.
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Paris
Ministry of War
Detroit Surpasses Cleveland in 1920 Census Population
Detroit leads as the fourth largest U S city with 993 739 residents in 1920 surpassing Cleveland at 796 836 The census shows Detroit up 527 973 people or 114 38 percent since 1910 while Cleveland grew 42 1 percent Detroit’s growth exceeds other major cities including Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago and New York
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Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Buffalo
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Willis Beats Old It Cost of Rent in Columbus
Former Governor Willis joked he beat Ole Man Hi Cost of Rent by moving to a smaller house up the street. He visited Republican state headquarters and debated the Chicago convention with E. M. Fullington and others, offering no comments on the general campaign or his U.S. Senate bid.
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Columbus
Willis
Ole Man
Chicago
E. M. Fullington
United States
Harding’s Hands Off Policy Toward Congress Plan
United Press reports from Washington that War ren G Harding will push a hands off policy toward Congress as a key campaign issue. He will repudiate Wilson and denounce executive dictatorship while promising government guided by counsellors. Opponents warn of a potential senate oligarchy if elected.
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Congress
Harding
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Wilson
Senate
Davis to be Under Secretary of State succeeding Polk
Norman H. Davis will become under-secretary of state to fill the unexpired term of Frank L. Polk who has resigned after five years in office. Davis from Tennessee has been serving as assistant secretary in charge of foreign loans.
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Norman H. Davis
Frank L. Polk
Davis
Tennessee
Ohio University Summer Term Registration Opens Soon
Commencement day at Ohio University marks the start of summer term registration this Saturday for a six week session beginning Monday. Last year about 1700 students enrolled with continuation courses attracting around 400. President Hillis expects 1800 plus registrations. Dean Voigt seeks rooms as Athens tightens housing with many arriving Saturday through Monday. Householders with spare rooms urged to contact Dean Voigt.
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Ohio University
Ohio
Hillis
Dean Voigt
Athens
Days Miners of Ohio Are Going Hungry
Columbus June 18 Though miners earn high wages and demand for coal is strong many Ohio miners including families in Byesville Guernsey county are hungry because they cannot earn enough to buy food while car shortages limit work to about one day a week. George W Savage Ohio United Mine Workers criticizes the interstate commerce commission for not ensuring fair car distribution.
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Columbus
Ohio
George W. Savage
Ohio United Mine Workers
Savage
Byesville
Guernsey County
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dean Voigt Seeks Private Rooms for Summer Students
Dean Voigt reported in Athens that summer term students are arriving and dorms are full. She warned at least 100 more rooms are needed immediately as private homes are the only option, with many students applying for shelter.
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Dean Voigt
Athens
Ohio University Faculty Get Large Salary Increases
At an adjourned Ohio University board meeting, faculty salaries rose by about 30 percent. President Ellis will name a five member committee to select his successor, and any candidate with prior faculty ties will be disqualified. Total salaries for the coming year are projected at 243,710, up from 186,090.
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Board of Trustees of
Ohio University
Alston Ellis
State Normal College
John J. Richeson
Ellis
Dr. Biddle
Timothy Hogan
Arthur Johnson
C. C. Davidson
John T. Wvuff
Dean Chubb
The
Normal School
Voigt
Cable
Lbrarian Matthews
Haning
Foster
Frank Gullum
Monroe Brown
Thor Olson
Ruth Carson
Major Comstock
John Hancock High School
Big Republican Jubilee Planned in Athens Saturday
Plans are complete for a large Republican rally in Athens on Saturday evening with four Ohio governor candidates invited. Fairbanks and McCulloch have accepted with Cole and Davis hoped to attend. speakers include Roscoe Mauck and Robert Switzer. Traffic restrictions will close Court and Washington streets during the program.
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Athens
Simeon D. Fess
Congress
Ohio
N. H H. Fairbanks
Republican State Central Committee
Roscoe J. McCulloch
Canton
Ralph D. Cole
Fadlay
Harry Davis
Cleveland
Fairbanks
McCulloch
Cole
Davis
Roscoe J. Mauck
Gallipolis
Robert M. Switzer
Old Town
Roush
Court
Washington Streets
Court Street
Cline
Athens National Bank
Washington Street
College Street
Congress Street
Washington
Athens County
President Club
J. P. Wood
Harding Predicts G.O.P. Backing League Referendum
Senator Warren G. Harding said the Republican party will gladly accept President Wilson's proposal for a referendum on the League of Nations. He predicted overwhelming support for a policy of preserved nationality and discussed campaign plans with Herbert Hoover and aides.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
Warren G. Harding
Harding
New York World
Herbert Hoover
Harry M. Daugherty
George Clark
Canton
Republican State Advisory Committee
Ohio
Hoover
Plan relief for cities in Ohio aimed at preventing bankruptcy
Columbus June 18. Committees from thirty municipalities meet to develop a legislative program acceptable to farmers and designed to give financial relief to many Ohio cities headed toward bankruptcy. Proposals include home rule taxation for municipalities without raising rural taxes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Fairmont Gains Population in West Virginia Growth Surge
Fairmont West Virginia reports a population rise of 83.8 percent as the city expands its urban area. Officials cite rapid growth and new housing developments driving the surge.
Paraguay Names Minister to U S as New President
Dr Manuel Gondra who served as Paraguay minister to the United States has been elected president. He succeeds Jose Montero after a recent election in which the radical party won a majority in the electoral college.
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Manuel Gondra
U. S
Paraguay
Jose Montero
Radical Party
High Court Upholds Lynching Verdict in Willey Case
Columbus June 18 Supreme court late yesterday upheld the verdict of death by own action in a Sandusky county case arising from the hanging of John Willey in November 1915. Willey was indicted for second degree murder and shooting with intent to kill. His body was found hanging near his home and Olive Willey sued for five dollars under the mob statute claiming Willey was lynched. Lower courts and the court of appeals had sustained the death verdict. Willey was indicted in the murder of Eva Kimball of Bradner.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
John Willey
Sandusky County
Willey
Olive Willey
Woman held on charge of masquerading in male attire
Mrs Ivy Nasur, 21 of Columbus Ohio, was held in $500 bond in New York on June 18 for examination in Yorkville Court. Detectives said they found her promenading in men's garments after arrest late yesterday.
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New York
Ivy Nasur
Columbus
Ohio
Yorkville Court
Bank Bandits Rob First National in Chagrin Fall
Five automobile bandits robbed the First National Bank at Chagrin Falls today, getting cash checks and bonds estimated around 5 000 to 15 000. A bystander, A R Chance 74, was shot while attempting to intervene. Cashier and a female assistant ducked behind the counter as bandits looted vaults and drawers and then fled.
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First National Bank
Cleveland
A. R. Chance
Chance
Thief Robs Woman in Own Home Steals Two Rings
In Kansas City a thief entered Mrs. F A Marsh home while she bathed, hid her clothing, then left with two rings valued at 130 dollars. She did not alert police immediately to the break in.
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Kansas City
F. A. Marsh
Frivolous Youth Charged in Wife Murder Case
Byron Pettibone an undertaker's assistant is accused by the state of killing his wife. He allegedly courted Helen Irene Gillow a nurse while riding atop a hearse bearing a corpse. He is said to have kissed his wife as she died and admitted poisoning her.
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Bennington
Byron Pettibone
Pettibone
Helen Irene Gillow
Nomination Reactions Split Dry and Wet Factions
Columbus and Montreal dispatches describe reactions to Senator Harding nomination and labor calls for Democratic platform endorsement of government ownership of railways. The American Issue notes dry support for Harding while the American Federation of Labor backs plans for tripartite control, with Bryan pledging support.
Hoover backs Harding and urges GOP unity
President hopeful Herbert Hoover declares support for Warren G Harding and asks all Republican factions to back the ticket. He notes returns of inquiries from friends and reiterates Harding’s policy approach while denying any third party leadership.
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Hoover
Warren G Harding
Harding
Wilson
French Lick Springs
Woman drummer barred from Travelers' Protective Assn
In Portland on June 18 the Travelers' Protective Association voted to bar women from membership. Attempts to amend the constitution to admit women traveling salesmen failed, and insurance solicitors were also denied membership.
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Portland
Ore
Travelers’ Protective Association
Retired Federal Workers Face Rolls Roster Issues
In Washington on June 18 the attorney general said workers aged 70 lacking 15 years of service are to be removed from the rolls. Palmer stated such employes cannot stay on the payroll without meeting the required service years.
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Washington
Torney
Palmer
Britain and France Agree on Indemnity Payment Method
A news dispatch from London reports that Britain and France have agreed on how to handle the German indemnity payment. The accord centers on settlement terms to be decided at a conference in Bolulogse Moody, with expectations the question will be resolved.
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Dispatch
Logne
Bolulogse
Moody
Government buys silver under Pittman Act to stabilize market
Washington reports the government will pay $1 an ounce for 1.5 million ounces of American silver, boosting price from 80 cents as part of the Pittman Act. Officials say purchases stabilise markets and aid American miners, with authority to buy up to 297 million ounces. further rises possible as purchases continue.
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Washington
Gompers Re elected to Lead Labor Federation
Montreal June 18 Samuel Gompers veteran labor leader was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor at the annual convention. The vote was unanimous with one abstention by James A. Duncan of Seattle. Gompers planned to seek reelection and the council indicated support, while some delegates would push nomination if he declined. He has headed the federation for 38 years and recently suffered family losses.
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Columbus
Harding
Anti-Saloon League
Ohio
United States
Senate
Coolidge
The
League
Massachusetts
Montreal
Que
Democratic Platform
San Francisco
Presid Heberling
Switchmen’s Union
Heberling
Pecoration of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Democratic Platform Committee
American Federation of Labor
Pa Heberling
William J. Bryan
U. States
Samuel Gonspers
Organized Labor
Gompers
James A. Duncan
Seattle
Dunecan
Morrison
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Executive Council
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State Department
Oid AR
Ohio State Advisory Committee
Fairmont
W. Va
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Frisco
Ralph F. Couch
Great Britain
France
Labor Federation
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