Storms Bring Floods and Fire Frenzy in Hot Springs
Seven teenagers are known dead and many others missing after a flood and fires struck Hot Springs Arkansas. A Red Cross telegram to William M Baxter Jr cites ongoing searches for additional fatalities while Missouri Pacific reports fire control as fragmentary. Henry Baker is being sent from St Louis to the Arkansas resort to assist.
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William M. Baxter, Jr
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Red Cress
Henry Baker
Red Cross
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Tennessee
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Marquette Block
Central Avenue
British policy toward Moscow tested in Commons debate
London May 15 Britain debated its Russia policy as the government faced criticism over Lord Curzon's ultimatum to Moscow. Lloyd George prepared to speak as some ministers urged a break in relations, while Curzon may meet Russian foreign minister Krasin to seek a negotiated settlement. The Russian reply cites propaganda in India by another nation, prompting curious speculation.
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Tragedy on Footbridge Ends Family Dispute
In Hunterdon near here on Monday evening 80 year old Mrs Ethel Whitehair was fatally shot by her brother in law Bert Juniper 29 as her daughter and husband watched The shooting followed months of family trouble Juniper surrendered to police and faces first degree murder charges in Athens Magistrate court Whitehair dies soon after and a coroner planned to hold an inquest The attacker a former serviceman had a four month old child and a step child.
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Bert Juniper
Sunday Creek Coal Co
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J B. Wells
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Ving
Ed Whitehair
Davis
Green Run
Saunders
Beess
Janiy
Helwir
Athens
Ton
Bos Machar
Secutor Finsterwald
Aginst Resa I. M. Foster
Flood and Fire Ravage Hot Springs Arkansas
Chaos grips Hot Springs Arkansas as fire devastates buildings and floodwaters flood streets. Red Cross reports massive destruction with unknown lives lost as Missouri Pacific line wrecked and a tourist-bound train stalled nearby. Nine-foot flood depths, panicked crowds, and fires complicate rescue efforts in the storm aftermath.
Sugar Thieves Traced to Their Cuban Den
Washington May 15 The Commerce Department, investigating sugar price rises and a Cuban monopoly, has traced control of key Cuban plantations to U S interests. Evidence points to US financial centers for unfolding probes with DOJ cooperation and disclosures expected within two weeks.
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Department of Commerce
Cuba
Department of Justice
New York
United States
First Hand Report On Germany Reaches White House
Ambassador Allanson B. Houghton, returning from Berlin on leave, gave President Harding a first hand briefing on conditions in Germany and central Europe. Houghton was the president’s principal visitor at the White House today.
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Germany
Central Europe
Harding
Allanson B. Houghton
Berlin
Houghton
White House
Norman Kings Adopt Saint George as Island Patron
Norman rulers of England designate Saint George as the patron saint of the island, marking a formal religious and cultural dedication. The move signals strong ties between imperial authority and local worship, shaping ceremonial observances and regional identity.
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England
St. George
Tthe Island
Dillon's Story Not Completed This Week
George Benson Dillon of McArthur writes that he may not prepare another installment this week of his story begun last Sunday. The aged author, winter illness and failing eyesight hinder progress, though memory and faculties remain strong. He has drawn praise for his tales of olden times, especially the pioneer days on the Athens Chillicothe pike.
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George Benson Dillon
McArthur
Dillon
Athens-Chillicothe
Five die as London Paris airliner crashes near Amiens
Five people were killed when a London to Paris passenger plane crashed in flames near Amiens. Reported casualties include two Americans among the victims.
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Amiens
Dope Center Raid Shrugs Off City Drug Ring
A large narcotic distributing center was believed broken up after a raid that seized $50,000 worth of drugs and led to one arrest. The suspect named Cohen, two confederates sought by police. Records showed shipments to Hollywood, Pittsburg, Chicago, Syracuse and other cities. Drugs were mailed in packages labeled with a New York knitting firm, according to Dr. Carlton Simon.
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Cohen
Hollywood
Cal
Pittsburg
Chicago
Syracuse
Carlton Simon
Definition of horsepower as 550 pounds lifted one foot per second
A historical note defines horsepower as the capability to lift 550 pounds one foot in one second. This measurement standard reflects early engineering benchmarks for engine power and mechanical efficiency.
Elks Initiate More Than a Dozen in Athens Lodge
More than a dozen candidates will be initiated into the Elks in Athens Tuesday evening. The ceremonies occur in the Athens lodge No. 973 club rooms after a six o'clock dinner. Initiation will be conducted by the lodge’s new officers and all members are urged to attend.
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Athens
Fine speaker secured for Athens forum luncheon
Athens Chamber of Commerce members will hear Edwin C. Shaw of Akron speak at the Wednesday forum luncheon. Shaw, Yale graduate and former rubber industry figure, will discuss topics of interest to businessmen after delivering two university addresses in the morning at Ohio University.
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Edwin C. Shaw
Akron
Yale
Shaw
Athens
Ohio University
School of Commerce
Chamber Commerce
Toy-Wagon Thief Stuns Cincinnati Community
A long running mystery baffles Cincinnati as a "toy-wagon" thief targets red coaster wagons from street corners. Former police chief William Jackson recalls other odd specialty steals including baby buggies, soap bars, and telephones, predicting the culprit will be unable to explain the motive once caught.
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Cincinnati
William Jackson
Jackson
Sad letter for Mother's Day outlines Miller murder case
In Pomeroy Ohio on May 15 Jim Miller was not arraigned in common pleas court as defense objections over indictments not served delayed proceedings. Attorney Timothy Hogan aids the prosecution while the miners union backs Miller. A Miller grandchild died over the weekend as warrants target Sarvee Holt for murder and fugitive charges, with Holt held as a witness.
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Jim Miller
Common Pleas
Timothy Hogan
Sunday Land
Miners’ Union
Miller
Athens
R. E. Miller
Chief Ohlinger
Tennessee
Davis
Reeves
Chargi Sarvee
Savory
Sauvage Holt
J. W. Swanner
Holt
Land
Storm Ravages Western Little Rock with Severe Flooding
A powerful gale swept the western section of Little Rock followed by the city’s worst cloudburst, hitting the eastern suburbs. Homes were wrecked and hundreds of trees uprooted. the full extent of damage and casualties remained unclear.
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Little Rock
Ark
Young Kansas boys plan Western chase thwarted by officer
Kenneth Middleton twelve and William Prather fourteen of Manchester Ohio were taken into custody by Campbell County Juvenile Court probation officer Charles Kemper in Newport Kentucky after planning to travel west to hunt buffalo and fight Indians. A large butcher knife and a sharp envelope opener were found on the youths. Kenneth said they hoped to cut ropes and escape if captured by Indians.
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Kenneth Middleton
William Prather
Manchester
Ohio
Charles Kemper
Campbell County, Kentuckey
Chesapeake & Ohile
Newport
William
Kenneth
Chinese Train Bandits Hold Captives Still
Pein Pekin May 15. Diplomatic hopes for quick release of captives including Americans by Shantung train brigands have faded as prisoners remain in the brigands mounds. General Tsao Kun shows little interest in freeing enemies of foreign travelers while bandit chiefs demand soldiers withdraw and enlist brigands into the regular army.
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Edna Lee Booker
Pekin
Shantung
Lin Cheng
Tsao Kun
Shantung Province
Tin Cheng
Athens voters weigh daylight saving ballot on city issue
A ballot on daylight saving for Athens appears in The Messenger. Five blanks on the form require legal voters to sign and mark Yes or No. Votes must be left at the City Water Works office by Friday May 18. Results will be counted by a joint committee and reported to council next Monday evening.
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Athens
City Water Works Office
City Water Works
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