Knight Attacks Ohio Primary Reform and GOP Convention
Former Congressman Charles T. Knight of Akron denounces the Ohio Republican convention set for May 20 in Columbus. He condemns a proposed informal gathering to abrogate primaries and nominate state officials, calling it political bootlegging and warning it would burden the party with new political stones. He juxtaposes the Volstead and primary laws, urging candidates to submit to a shared review only with full consent.
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Akron
Charles T. Knight
Ohio
Columbus
G. O. YP. State Committee
Knight
Taft
Albaugh
Republican Party
Jeweler Injured as Bandits Loot Store
Anthony Di Martino jeweler is recovering at St Francis Hospital after bandits burst into his jewelry store last night, looting $4,000 in cash and $3,000 in jewelry and hurling him into a cellar. his skull is fractured but likely to recover.
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Columbus
Anthony di Martino
St. Francis Hospital
di Martino
Post Office Bandit to Go to Federal Pen
Columbus, May 8. Joe Urbaitis known as the Toledo bandit will be sent to the Atlanta federal penitentiary as soon as he recovers from a bullet wound. He was shot resisting an officer here and will begin serving a sentence for his role in the Toledo post office robbery. About $100,000 in bonds were recovered, and the case involved $1,000,600 in losses as of 1921.
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Columbus
Federal
Atlanta
Joe "Urbaytis
Toledo
Urbaytis
Un cle nn Beegle Dies in Pomeroy at 100
John Beegle known as Un cle nn died at his Pomeroy home Tuesday morning reportedly aged 100. A hardy pioneer, he was famed for strength and endurance in youth. He leaves three sons William and Captain George Bergle are named among survivors.
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Pomeroy
John Beegle
Puesday
William
Capt
George Bergle
Veterans bonus will cost 6.7 billion over 60 years
Treasury actuaries estimate the soldiers' bonus bill costs total 6.7 billion over 60 years, with 3.7 billion paid to beneficiaries and the rest eaten by interest and admin costs. A sinking fund of 3.6 billion via 40 year bonds would finance payments as policies mature.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury Actuaries
Coolidge
United States
Treasury
Mellon
War Department
Congressman Cable Likely to Seek Governor Nomination
Indication emerged that Congressman John S. Cable of Lima will seek the Republican nomination for governor. A candidate's filing blank was obtained by Judge C. S. Younger of Celina from Secretary of State Brown for Cable.
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Columbus
John S. Cable
Lima
C. S. Younger
Celina
Brown
Amusement Ban May Be Lifted by Methodist Merger
Springfield mass May 8 The General Conference heard that the pending merger of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Methodist Church South could lift the long standing prohibition on attending dances theatres circuses and horse races. Delegates from New England and several conferences urged immediate action while opponents warned against actor influence and noted the church forbids actors joining.
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Springfield
Mass
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church, South
Methodist Episcopal Branch
New England
New York
Newark
Rock River
Inl
Russian agents spark labor unrest in Ruhr strikes and lockouts
Berlin reports that Russian agents allegedly persuaded German Reds to trigger labor troubles across the Ruhr, with strikes affecting 300000 workers, mainly coal miners. Fears of serious disorders grow as coal production halts threaten national industry amid German Soviet tensions and police raid fallout.
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Berlin
Ruhr
Polla
Khrestinsky
Moscow
Malle
Saxony
Silesia
Turks and French clash on Syrian frontier amid shift in influence
Isolated clashes occurred between Turkish and French occupation troops on the Syrian frontier. Turkey reportedly sent an army corps north as tension rises. Turkish authorities plan a war council for June 5 to address the situation. German influence grows in Angora with General Von Lossow aiding the Turks.
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London
Daily Mail
Turkey
Angora
von Lossow
Reichswehr
Bavaria
Farmer William Stimpert Found Dead by Hanging
William Stimpert, a farmer from near Lewisville in Monroe County, died by his own action hanging. He was located in a garage on his farm by his son.
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Woodsfield
William Stimpert
Lewisville
Monroe County
Stimpert
Congress Fight Breaks Out In District Committee Row
A brawl broke out during a House District of Columbia affairs committee meeting in Washington. Representatives Thomas L Blanton of Texas and William C Hammer of North Carolina exchanged blows as chairs and books flew, sending spectators scrambling for cover.
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Capital
Washington
Congress
House Committee
District of Columbia
Thomas L. Blanton
Texas
William C
Candidate Durand Seeks Wet GOP Governor Nomination
Columbus May 8 Attorney C Homer Durand of Coshocton visited Secretary of State Smiths offices today and secured a declaration blank for governor. Durand plans to run as a liberal or wet candidate in the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
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Columbus
C. Homer
Durand
Coshocton
Smith
Frederich Wilhelm to Publish War Guilt Book
In Berlin on May 8, reports say former Crown Prince Frederich Wilhelm will soon publish a book addressing war guilt. The announcement comes as discussions over accountability in the conflict continue among European leaders and historians.
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Willy
Berlin
Frederich Wilhelm
Grand Duke predicts monarchist comeback in Russia
Arthur Brisbane notes Grand Duke Nicholas, cousin to the last Romanoff, believes Soviet rule will fail and monarchists will return. He likens Russia’s fate to prior revolutions where hopes of a restored empire fell as republics endure. He forecasts a future Russian self rule, possibly under a military ruler.
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Nicholas
Despondent Mule Dies After Rescue at Rutland Well
In Rutland Ohio a mule owned by Nial Price wandered into a neighbor’s well on Cliff Williamson’s property after a period of ill health. Six men dug a 14 foot trench to reach the animal and saved it the next morning, but prolonged exposure to cold water led to the mule’s death a few hours later.
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Rutland
Nial Price
Cliff Williamson
Wage Demands Rise Across Rail Clerks
Rail clerks nationwide push to restore the peak wage set by the 1920 Labor Board after two pay cuts. Demands seek five to six cents an hour increases, with several lines including New York Central and Boston & Maine already approached for talks. Executives expect resistance amid overall business retrenchment and potential board appeals.
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New York, May
United States Railroad Labor Board
Brotherhood Railway and Steamship Clerks
Labor Board
Howpie
Bureau of Information
New York Central
New York
New Haven
Hartford
New England
Vermont
Maine Central
Boston & Maine
Athens County hires new school heads on Wednesday
D. O. Chappel and K. R. Vermillion, both of Athens, were employed as assistant county school superintendents for the coming year. H. G. Finsterwald and H. F. Dillinger were not re employed. Vermillion advances from chief clerk. Bryson named chief clerk. The meeting occurred at the superintendent's offices with all board members present.
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D. O. Chappel
K. R. Vermillion
Athens
Athens County ‘School Board
H. R. McVay
H. G. Finsterwald
H. F. Dillinger
Chappet
Vermil- Non’e
Vermillion
Lawrence County
Gallia County
Cheshire
Ohio
Athens County
Ohio University
D. M. Bryson
Albany High School
Japan Not a Great Power Says Indiana Economist
Frank J. Jones of Equitable Life Insurance Indianapolis told the Athens Chamber of Commerce that Japan is interesting but not a great nation and unlikely to threaten U S safety. He cited Japan's scarce natural resources small arable land limited coal and a high reliance on fishing and barter in trade. He argued life expectancy and national capital favor the United States and urged aiding Japan rather than fearing it.
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Frank J. Jones
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Japan
Jones
United States
Indiana
Thera
Mr. Jones
America
Farm Tenant Taken in Hocking Area
Detective John Shultz of Plain City hunted in Logan for William Williamson wanted in Union county on two cruelty to animals charges. Williamson, said to be on Pesri Wray’s farm, was arrested after a report of a feast gone wrong and alleged misconduct.
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Togan
John Shultz
Plain City
Logan
Williamson
Union County
Pesri Wray
Willliamson
Watiess
The
U. S. Biological Survey
Honduras
Itatlure
Ohio Democrats Endorse Plan For August State Convention
Democratic state central committee members will meet to approve delaying the state convention to August 19 after the August primary. The change follows a policy of allowing open voter choice and avoiding endorsements before the primaries. The Republicans set their convention for May 26 amid opposition to endorsements.
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Columbus
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Repubblicans
Portuguese flyers crash near Agra after Karachi departure
Portuguese long distance flyers who left Karachi for Agra report a crash near Piper. The aviators are said to be uninjured.
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Allahabad
India
Karrachi
Agra
Piper
Ohio AG Rules Parole Possible After Minimum Term
Columbus Ohio May ruling by Attorney General Crabbe allows parole after the minimum term for penitentiary prisoners serving genitals sentences despite Norwood Act limits. Warden Thomas says the ruling could free inmates with determinate sentences. clemency needed to affect those remaining under full court terms.
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Columbus
Ohio
Crabbe
Thomas
Dairy Barn Burned at State Prison Farm
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a dairy barn at the Ohio State Reformatory farm in Mansfield around 3 AM. Eight or nine cows and hay were burned. damage estimated at $10,000. The motive is believed to be possible tramp involvement.
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State
Mansfield
Ohio
Ohio State Reformatory
Lord Ash Town Found Guilty of Common Assault
Dublin May 8 Lord Ash Town a prominent Irish nobleman and 2000 acre estate owner was fined 168 pounds today after being found guilty of common assault.
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Dublin
Lord Ashtown
Ireland
Naval Reserve lease controversy relights in West Islip
Washington reports action by the government over a proposed lease of about 3,507 acres of naval oil reserve land near Honolulu. The secretary of interior and ex-Governor J V California counsel for the Honolulu Oil Corporation discussed authority, court opinions, and possible government steps amid debate on lease authorization and past court guidance.
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Kenneth Ota
Washington
Buens Cab
Naval Oif
Fee
Honolulu
Ot! Corporation
Bo. Ney
Terror
Conesal
Stepa
Ion M
J. V. California
Julu
Harding
Fall Blankey
Naval
Gillett
Cour
Walsh
Department of Justice
Victim of Act 70 Report From Pomeroy May
Messenger reports that James Boggesk’s daughter Mrs Jesse W was severely injured in an accident near Carpenter a week ago. She remains at Holzer Hospital with three sons Lester and others constant at her side. Funeral plans for one who was killed are noted.
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Pomeroy
James Boggesk
Jesse W
Carpenter
Ego
Holzer Hospital
Lester
Lamara
Tageer
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