Pressure mounts to oust Attorney General Daugherty
Washington reports renewed pressure within the Republican Party for the resignation of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. The White House delays comment while Daugherty, en route from Miami, weighs returning to Washington as a Senate probe into clemency payoffs continues.
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George R. Holmes
1. N.S
Washington
Coolidge
Attor
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
White House
Miami
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
Congress
Department of Justice
William & Kenyon
Iowa
Frank S. Dietrich
Idaho
Curtis B. Wilbur
California
William FE. Borah
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
William Hayward
New York
Silas H. Strawn
Senate
Brookhart
Try
Escapes From Logan Prison By Noted Inmate
Logan Ohio March 6 That a big man can crawl through a small hole was proven when Crack Collins escaped the county jail Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock by breaking through a window bar. Collins, wanted by Cleveland authorities, had been arrested earlier in the week by Officers Brandt and Farbearn and held for transport. A bed fragment helped widen the hole and the welded spots yielded to his effort. Officers hunted Collins into late Tuesday night but did not capture him. he faced burglary and larceny charges in Cleveland.
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Logan
Collins
Cleveland
Brandt
Farbearn
Collins Unil
Eveland
Goes Bankrupt New York Southern Cotton Oil in receivership
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court against Southern Cotton Oil a subsidiary of Virgin Carolina Chemical Co The company went into an equity receivership on Monday in New York City according to court records and press reports
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New York
Southern Cotton
Virgin Carolina Chemical Co
West State Cemetery Title Dispute Raised by Mayor
Mayor L A Koons states the West State cemetery on West State Street stands on grounds similar to the courthouse and other buildings. He cites a 99 year lease under an 1911 act as the basis for title questions, noting the lease may have expired and property could revert to Ohio University. The issue impacts fundraising for cemetery improvements as reported in the Messenger.
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West State Cemetery
West State Streets
L. A. Koons
Ohio Laws
The
Ohio University
Athens
Court hearing on slayer Pilchard case in Pomeroy
In Pomeroy O March 6 Dr Herrenkohl Millwood family physician for Tilchards and the Pilchard mother testified in court as Edward Pilchard pleads guilty to manslaughter. The doctor suggested degeneration but not moral guilt while the mother urged leniency and a chance for her son. Judge Miller postponed ruling to advise.
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Pomeroy
Herrenkohl
Millwood
Tilchards
Edward Pilchard
Miller
Pilchard
Fighting, Flames Hit Melilla as Morocco Front Rages
Melilla, the Spanish base in Morocco, was reported in flames today from shells fired by Rif tribesmen. Fighting continues along the front as Spain dispatches four infantry battalions and three artillery batteries to reinforce forces in Morocco. Our most famous rich American hunters are chorus girls.
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Gibraltar
Melilla
Morocco
Directory
Heir to French Estate Chooses County Poor Farm Life
Steve White, 86, said to be the sole living heir to a French noble estate, returns to the county poor farm in Middleboro after four years painting and doing odd jobs. He calls the county home the best place he has lived and refuses the wealth he inherited.
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Middleborrow
Steve White
France
White
Twen
TWO ARRESTED IN BOOZE CASE
Logan newspaper report states deputies Brandt and Farbearn stopped a vehicle near the water works plant, finding H. K. Starr driving with Willis Harden. Starr was released on bond while Harden remained jailed for arraignment on Thursday. The search recovered three pints of liquor in Harden’s possession amid ongoing complaints to authorities.
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Logan, Mar
Brandt
Farbearn
H. K. Starr
Logan
Starr
Willis Harden
Harden
Train wreck near Portsmouth injures many passengers
Perry, March 6. Engineer Thomas Dendy of Perry is killed in a wreck of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Four Pacific Limited near Portsmouth, with many passengers hurt. A tramp is reported killed in the crash.
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Perry, Ta
Thomas Dendy
Perry
Portsmouth
Pierce Child Near Death After Fall From Window
Three year old David Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pierce of 15 Church Street, fell from a second story window at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and is unconscious with a fractured skull and brain concussion. Nearest aunt Ruth Pierce found the open window and carried the boy inside. doctors attended him as parents, located in Columbus, were summoned to Athens after being contacted by A. E. Whaley and Miss Cunningham at the telephone exchange. Little hope is held for his recovery.
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David Pierce
Victor Pierce
Church Street
Ruth Pierce
David
Mrs. Pierce
Columbus
Miss Pierce
A. E. Whaley
Harry Cunningham
Athens
Coolidge rejects release of oil inquiry tax records
President Coolidge declines to turn over income tax records of K. L. Doheny Harry F. Sinclair I. L. Doheny Jr B. McLean and Albert B. Fall to the Senate Public Lands Committee for use in the oil investigation.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate Public Lands Committee
K. L. Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
I. L. Doheny Jr
B. McLean
Albert B. Fall
Burton Seen as Navy Secretary Pick by Coolidge
Ohio congressman Theodore K. Burton a long time House veteran and former GOP presidential hopeful emerged as a strong candidate to replace Edwin Denby as secretary of the navy. Pressure from Ohio lawmakers and broad support were reported as Coolidge considered the appointment.
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Washington
Theodore K. Burton
Ohio
Congress
Edwin Denby
Indictment Prep Nears for G F Redmond
Evidence gathered in Chicago to indict G F Redmond, former waiter linked to a network of brokerage houses in 14 cities closed by bankruptcy proceedings, was being prepared for a federal grand jury.
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Chicago
G. F. Redmond
City Post Goes to Glendenin for Night Patrolman
Mayor I A Koons will appoint Charles Clendenin as city night patrolman after he ranked highest among six in a civil service exam. Clendenin was one of three certified by examiners. Dana Williams and Howard Gilson were the others. Gilson had already accepted another position and did not apply.
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Charles Clendenin
I. A. Koons
Clendenin
Civil Service
Dana Williams
Howard Gilson
Althe
Gilson
Efficiency sees two things at once despite being slow
The fragment suggests a paradox about efficiency and speed, noting that doing two things at once feels simultaneous though both tasks may suffer. It presents a witty contrast between haste and quality, hinting at the challenge of multitasking.
Saloonkeeper Surrenders After Suspicious Drink Purchase
Akron saloonkeeper John Kenzie fled after two strangers bought drinks and inspected purchases closely. He surrendered at the county jail the next morning apologizing for the escape and disturbing deputies. He faces a charge of selling liquor unlawfully.
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John Kenzie
Akron
Kenzie
Eastern command in mee may be tapped eastern command in mee may be tapped
A contingent of C and O and Hocking Valley officials led by President W S Harahan toured Pomeroy to inspect extending the traction line into coal territory. The visit fuels talk of converting the line to freight, tapping Meigs County coal fields, with Kerrs Run as a disputed freight access point.
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Pomeroy, O
Mar
Pomeroy
Hocking Valley
W. S. Harahan
M. S Connors
Mocking Valley
Bowmans Run
Charleston
Meigs
Hocking
Bell J
Kerra Run
Jthenes
Forest Run
Street Car
Eastern Corporation
Racine
Kerrs Run
Thomas Fork
Prison term set for Holloway in Crawford County case
Ray Holloway who escaped from Mrs. Frankie Freese's custody faces two years in Dayton workhouse to serve his $1000 liquor charge fine and a $259 fine for resisting an officer. The incident stems from his earlier breakaway and subsequent rearrest.
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Bucyrus
Ray ‘Holloway
Frankie Freese
Crawford County
Dayton
Reese
Trick mustaches and lipérials inspire playful fashion
Readers note playful facial adornments in the period era with cheeky slang. Imagery shows wigs, waved hair like Wallace MacDonald and mis placed eyebrows shaping quirky looks. The tone mocks trends while admiring stylish costume humor.
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Wallace MacDonald
Excited over principal in oil probe surfaces
President Coolidge is drawn into the oil probe as a telegram he sent to Lt. Col. McLean at Palm Beach is read by the Public Lands committee. The telegram asks that he confer with Samuel J. Prescott on district of Columbia matters, sparking White House action.
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Maxine Brown
Sixth Infantry
Harding
White House
Prince of Wales
London
New York City
T. N.S
Washington
Coolidge
BR. Metean
Pac Beach
Public Lands Committee
Western Union
KK. B
Vila
Prescott
Slemp
Calvin Coolidee
Trestdent Coolidge
Lane
Samuel J. Prescott
Columbia
Mystery figure in McLean telegrams stirs oil inquiry
Washington oil probe widens as public lands panel summons Ira K. Bennett to identify the so called principal amid Breezy accusations that the name could refer to President Coolidge. Bennett and others subpoenaed to testify as telegram texts are read into the record.
Expect Big Trade From Great Lakes Mines
Pumpers toil at the Dark Hollow mine with operation to resume soon. Essex mines at Maynard dock on Thomas Fork have secured lake privileges and anticipate heavy summer trade on the Great Lakes.
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Pomeroy
Horow m
Essex
Thomas Fork
Maynard
Swallowed corn grain fatality in Ottawa incident
In Ottawa a man died after a grain of corn lodged in his lung when a dog tripped him, causing him to swallow several grains. The event occurred while he had a mouthful of corn, leading to his fatal injury.
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Ottawa
Pau
Wischmever
Japanese Accept Hughes Stand on Immigration Says Woods
Ambassador Cyrus E. Woods arrived in Tokyo and said the Japanese people appreciate the positive stand Secretary Hughes has taken on immigration. He denied aiding Coolidge's campaign and claimed Coolidge's victory is already assured. Woods will reside in the Takeda mansion once unused for a daughter of Emperor Meiji.
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Tokio
Hughes
Cyrus E. Woods
Ambassador Woods
United States
Coolidge
Pennsylvania
Takeda Mansion
Meiji
Quake Series Strikes Costa Rica. Thousands Homeless
In Panama Canal Zone on March 6 aid rushed to thousands of Costa Ricans left homeless by a series of earthquakes. San Jose suffered heavy damage and panic but life losses in the capital were light. five strong shocks hit the city at 15 to 20 minute intervals.
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Panama
Canal Zone
San Jose
Herida
Vatican to Create Hayes Mundelein Cardinals in March Consistory
Rome report confirms Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes of New York and Archbishop George W. Mundelein of Chicago will be elevated to cardinals at a consistory scheduled for the latter part of March.
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Rome
Vatican
Patrick J. Hayes
New York
George W. Mundelein
Chicago
Cleveland coal firm expands control in four states
The Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Company of Cleveland announces purchase of 270 percent acres of thick vein Fairmont coal in Taylor and Barbour counties West Virginia. The firm now gains control of mining properties in Maryland West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Cleveland
Yougiwheny and Ohio Coal Company
Fairmont
Taylor and Barbour Counties
West Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Man Remains Home At Night Over Hoan Death
A humorous local line notes that many married men stay at home at night because they fear the hoan death. The remark reflects a playful take on men avoiding late outings in a community setting.
Athens Leads County Tax Collections Amid Complex Ledger
County treasurer Innes reports February collections totaling 596 356.18 for December, with Athens Township and Athens City sharing funds. Daily receipts system praised by state inspector, aiding accuracy as city receives 82 864.70 and Dover Township shows large shares among numerous districts and joint schools.
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Athens City
Tres
County of K.P. Ines
Nelsonvile City
Qlouster Corporation
Dover’a
Ry. F Son
Imes
Athens
Plains
Alexander
Albany
Ames Township
Up Corporation
Ville
Township
Carth Ship
Rome-Canage School
Dover
Chauncey
Chauncey School
Ibeay
Canaan - Rome
Lodi
Rome
R Joint
Muriee
Corporation
Jackeeville Corporation
Sonville
Trimble Corporation
Trimble Village
Waterloo Township
Carbondale
Daleton
Marshfield
Mineral
York Township
Lappy Hollow
Clal
A Corporation
Special
Ville City
Township Plains
Willis to Speak in Cleveland Dinner Lineup
Senator Frank B. Willis of Ohio and Mia Medill of Illinois will headline a dinner event for the Publican Women of Ofo in Cleveland. The program will feature remarks from both distinguished lawmakers and local officials.
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Cleveland
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Mia
Medill
Illinois
Publican Women of
Ofo
Injuries Fatally Fatal At Piney Fork Mine
Louis Igellini, 28, was injured when a stone fell in a Piney Fork mine and died shortly after at the scene. Authorities investigated the accident and filed a report with local coroner and mine safety officials.
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Louis
Igellini
Proportions in the Diet booklet advertised
A booklet titled Proportions in the Diet from the States Service of the Department culture outlines dietary details. It explains required food types and portions, offers menus for balanced meals, and invites readers to mail two cents in stamps to receive a copy. The notice is signed by Frederic J. Haskin, Director.
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States Service
Depa Culture
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Gaston HK. Means
Fred Starck
War Finance Corporation
Samuel Knight
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Knight
Rockefeller Bank
Great Lakes
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Sir Esme
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