Sinclair expected to refuse testify before Senate public land panel
Washington March 20 Harry F Sinclair oil magnate who leased Teapot Dome from Albert B Fall may invoke constitutional immunity to avoid testifying before the Senate public land committee. Investigators expect Sinclair to follow Fall in declining. The panel also probes veiled charges involving Will H Hayes and Sinclair stock to aid liquidating 1920 Republican debt.
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Kenneth “Lark
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Interior
Albert B. Fair
Senate Public Land Committee
Fall
Sinclair
Senate
Fail
Inas
Grant
Hayes
Committee
Will H. Hayes
Hays
Daugherty
Sinclair Stock
G. D. Wahlberg
Mr. Hayes
Oma Davies extends reach with Dutch dialect stories
Last week the Saturday Evening Post published another of Oma Davies' Dutch dialect tales. Her growing stature in letters is noted as she receives invitations from the Post to become an exclusive contributor, marking Sugar Run and Pom eroy Hi resident as a notably advancing author from Meigs county.
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Pomeroy
Saturday Evening Post
Oma Davies
The
Post
Sugar Run
Pomeroy Hi
Meigs County
Much Married Woman's Death Is Being Probed
Police pursue jealousy and robbery as leading theories in the death of Dr. Zoe Wilkins six times married. Her body was found in her Kansas City home with a bundle of white papers and a white medicine in the death chamber awaiting analysis.
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Bella Janssen
Pittsburg
Denver
Ogden
Utah
California
Fred Janssen
Pueblo
Colp
Kansas City
Zoe Wilkins
Press mishap halts Messenger run delaying Athens deliveries
It was Wednesday evening when the Messenger suffered a big press mishap mid run causing a suspension until repairs were finished around midnight. Carriers in Athens and surrounding territory resumed regular deliveries afterward.
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Athens
Missing hogs stump Pomeroy with hunting case
In Pomeroy Ohio Everett and James Tracy of Bull Run killed 300 pound hogs last week. The meat was cut up and hidden in outbuildings. By Monday morning all parts except the hog heads were gone. A bloodhound failed to locate the thieves.
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Pomeroy
Everett
James Tracy
Bull Run
Art Tracy
WEEPING PROBE INTO ONID PAY AGENTS AND METHODS
Cleveland report details a probe into the death of Pauline Polarine and the enforcement of the dry law. Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton leads a state wide inquiry into alleged extortion and blackmail by enforcement officials and justices courts. Cincinnati and Toledo arise similar investigations with reforms possible if substantiated.
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Cleveland, Mar
Pauline Polarine
Edward C. Stanton
Todery
Stanton
Cincinnati
Toledo
Auto driver held on manslaughter charge in Columbus
Leonard Maizne, 27, is held on a $1000 bond awaiting grand jury action after Worothy Nutt, 8, died from injuries suffered when struck by a car driven by Maizne. The incident occurred Monday in Columbus Ohio as authorities investigate the fatality.
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Columbus, O
Mar
Leonard Maizne
Worothy Nutt
Malzac
Churchill Defeated in Westminster Election
London reporters announce Otho Nicholson a Tory won the Westminster seat defeating three opponents including former prime minister Winston Spencer Churchill in an afternoon declaration.
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Churchill
London
Mar
Otho Nicholson
House of Commons
Westminster
Winston Spencer Churchill
Chicago divorcee in jail for murder registered in stripes
Mrs Belle Brown Gaertner a Chicago divorcee was brought to Cook County jail for the murder of Walter St Law an automobile salesman. She wore prison garb including stripes upon admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Brown Gaertner
Chicago
Walter St. Law
Cook County
Vandalism Destroys Crucifix in Nelsonville Cemetery
Unknown assailants uprooted and hacked to pieces the large crucifix at Green Lawn Cemetery last Monday night. The act drew widespread condemnation in Nelsonville with local Ku Klux Klan offering a $100 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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Nelsonville
Mar
Greenlawn Cemetery
Ku Klux Klan
McAdoo Dominates Georgia Primary With Large Lead
Unofficial returns show William Gibbs McAdoo leading Oscar Underwood four to one in Georgia's Democratic pre primary. Georgia's 28 convention votes appear pledged to McAdoo as 147 of 160 counties report 3062 county unit votes to Underwood's 80. Changes unlikely as more results arrive.
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Atlanta
William Gibbs McAdoo
Oscar W. Underwood
Georgia
McAdoo
Underwood
Couzens to Hear Hidden Witnesses in Bureau Probe
Senate inquiry into the internal revenue bureau prepared for new surprises as two unnamed witnesses were announced for appearance. Couzens scheduled the session to press graft allegations while Commissioner Blair and staff faced scrutiny for figures offered to the committee. Yale adviser Dr. Adams awaited further guidance as the probe aimed to show systemic corruption and government losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Senate
Daugherty
Couzens
Blair
Thomas J. Adams
Yale University
Michigan
Ohio urged to plant walnut and hickory trees on Arbor Day
Governor Donahey declares Arbor Day a Walnut and Hickory Day urging Ohioans to plant walnut and hickory trees on April 11 to uphold Buckeye boyhood traditions. He notes these trees are growing less common and asks for conservation of future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Donahey
Buckeye
Dr Walter H Baddy reports isolation of a vitamin
New York March 20 Doctors and medical societies across the United States contacted Columbia University’s Dr Walter H Baddy after his announcement that he had isolating a vitamin. Eddy’s prior work followed years of effort seeking the mysterious food element. Medical experts have long noted vitamins are essential to growth.
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New York
Walter H. Baddy
Columbia University
Eddy
Nelsonville Postoffice Seeks New Quarters Bids
The Postoffice Department advertised for bids to provide suitable quarters for the Nelsonville postoffice for ten years. The current Carpenter block contract expires in July. Three bids were reported from Carpenter's Eagles and Elks orders, with the winner to be announced soon. Citizens also expect funds from Germany’s war debt to aid a federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Postoffice Department
Germany
Chinese Soviet envoy ordered to leave China
London report states the Chinese government expelled the Russian envoy M. Karakhan after an ultimatum from Soviet Russia demanding recognition within two days. The tense China Japan situation grows with Bolshevik control of Mongolia raising fears of Manchuria invasion. Russian officers accuse American and Japanese pressure of blocking ratification after Chinese delegates signed the protocol.
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London
M. Karakhan
China
Russia
Ccys
Pekin
Daily Mail
Japan
Bolshevists
Mongolia
Manchuria
Woman’s Eyes Illuminate With Revealing Light
A light described as lying in a woman’s eyes is noted as highly illuminating, signaling a striking, metaphorical glow that draws attention to her gaze. The remark suggests fascination or admiration, emphasizing the impact of vision and stare.
Celestial Press Club Tonight Profiles The Bareback King
In Celestial Press Club the scene spots Franc and Bonus amid political chatter and entertainment notes. The Bareback King headlines a segment promising bold acts and pointed commentary.
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Celestial Press Club
Firpo
Franc
Bonus
Munsey to Concentrate on One Newspaper
Arthur Brisbane writes that Frank Munsey plans to concentrate on the Evening Sun after buying the New York Herald. Brisbane recalls Horace Greeley and Danas in the Celestial Press Club and notes Munsey’s claim that no man is big enough for more than one paper. The column hints at continued opinions in the Star Company publication.
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Star Company
New York Herald
New York Tribune
Horace Greely
Old Bennett
Charles A. Dana
Celestial Press Club
Frank Munsey
Evening Sun
Mr. Munsey
God
Promoter Tex Rickard Admits Involvement in Dempsey Carpentier Films
Tex Rickard testified before a senate committee that he was “banked” by a trio claiming influence in Washington to pass a law allowing nationwide exhibition of the Dempsey Carpentier fight films. He said he split proceeds with the men but now believes their claims were false.
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Washington
Mar
Tex Rickard
Ie Senate
Harry M. Daugherty
Rickard
Tiger
Daugherty Bank Refuses Auditor Access to Books
Mel Daugherty brother of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and bank president in Washington C. T. Ohio refused to permit the auditor for the Daugherty investigating committee to remove the bank books. Senator Wheeler demanded enforcement of the subpoena but the committee postponed a decision.
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Washington
Mar
Mel Daugherty
Harry M. Daugherty
Midland Nations Bank
Washington C. T
Ohio
Jesse W. Smith
Daughherty
Wheeler
Montana
County Farm Agent Pavey Attends Spring Conference
Pavey 18 away County Farm Agent Tt. M. Pavey left Thursday morning to attend the annual spring conference of county agents in the district in Jackson. Agents from Athena Meigs Vinton Scioto Fairfield Hocking Jackson and Pike counties will discuss farm extension work in southeastern Ohio.
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Tt. M. Pavey
Jackson
Athena
Meigs
Vinton
Scioto
Fairfield
Hocking
Pike
Ohio
Shadyside Plans Community House Worth 75600
Shadyside Ohio contemplates a new community house valued at 75600 dollars. If approved the village would gain a landmark civic building to host events and services for residents.
Congress to complete 68th program before adjournment
Washington March 20 In line with President Coolidge wishes the House will complete the 68th Congress legislative program and be ready for final adjournment before the national conventions. Republican Leader Longworth announced after a conference with the Republican steering committees. Senate and House steering members will meet with the President tomorrow to plan rush through the program.
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Washington
Coolidge
House of Representatives
Longworth
Senate
House
Bee-you-tiful Spring Arrives in Athens County on March 20
Citizens of Athens observe the calendar and feel Spring's arrival as of Thursday, March 20, with warm weather imagery and housecleaning lore. Local hardware and millinery shops anticipate a busy period as gardens, sewing, and fashion awaken. Spring will linger until June when Summer arrives.
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Athens
Lady
Our
Morris Avenue
Central Avenue
Debating League Opens in Nadak County
The first round of the interscholastic debating league of Athens county kicks off Friday evening with BuchTEL high vs Jacksonville high Plains meets Albany and Rome township linked with Coolville high. An unusual county initiative, sponsored by H. R. McVay, sees home teams debate affirmative, while negatives travel. The winning principals will confer Saturday with the superintendent to set the final round plan for March 28 to crown the league champion.
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Athens County
Buchtel
Jacksonville
Plains
Albany
Rome Township
Coolville High
H. R. McVay
McVay
Two motorists fined in city court
I W Cogan paid five dollars after pleading guilty to parking too close to a city fire plug in Mayor Koon's court. Clarence Allen was fined three dollars for illegal parking in Mayora court.
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I. W. Cogan
Koon
Clarence Allen
Mayora Court
Wedding to Be Held in Kansas City Cooperation
Six ministers will co operate in the marriage of Ruth Britt and N Emerson Paton in Kansas City Missouri The International Co operative Club of which Paton is secretary cooperates with the Kansas City Cooperative Club to make the ceremony a notable event Miss Britt recently was voted most popular gossip appears truncated.
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Ruth Britt
N. Emerson Paton
Kansas City
International Co-Operative Club
Paton
Political contest reports from three states hint at bids
Washington dispatch summarizes presidential preference votes in Georgia Alabama and Dakota with McAdoo overpowering Underwood in Georgia and Coolidge ahead of Johnson and Lafollette in Dakota. The piece notes Coolidge aides broaden speaking tours as McAdoo rises and Underwood operatives craft campaign rhetoric.
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George R. Holmes
J. N
Washington
National Capital
Georgia
Northakota
Adoo
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Dakota
Cocidge
H Johnson
Robert Lafollette
Lafollette
Johnson
Lafolette
Coolidge
Northwest
Bor James
J. Davis
McAdoo
weAdoo
Eng
Underwood Leutenants
MtAdoa
Severe snowstorm grips central west and Midwest
A major snowstorm pounded St. Louis and parts of Kansas Missouri southern Illinois Indiana. Weather officials warned telegraph and telephone lines may be disrupted as gusting winds and heavy snowfall affected the region.
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ST. Louis
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Weather Bureau
Leap Year Spring Arrival Reported Today
Authorities note an early spring arrival today at 3 20 p m due to Leap Year causing an advance by one day. The event occurred amid wintry conditions with a threat of snow.
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Lady Spring
Southland
Summer
Miners Achieve Settlement at Vulcan Coal Mine
Pomeroy Ohio March 20 report that miners at the Vulcan coal mine in Thomas Fork have reached a satisfactory settlement with management. The workers have resumed work and prospects for steady employment appear favorable.
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Pomeroy
Vulcan
Thomas Fork
Building permits and home plans offer no air castles
A fragment urges readers to dream of a real home with plans and mortar while promising free exterior floor plans for 50 homes. It mentions a Washington bureau offering aid and asks readers to enclose a coupon and return address.
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Bury
Washington
Petic
Ronan
Addrees
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Refused Books
PAVEY
Real Town House
Shadyside
Congress
Texas
Herbert I. Bradley
Ntak County
Mr. McAdoo
Srederte J
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