Court House Affairs Report Court Sentences and Trials
James McClelland received a suspended sentence in the work house after pleading guilty to a fraternity charge. The condition requires he marry Arabella McDaniel, and the couple plans to see a minister in Parkersburg. James Pyles was acquitted on a larceny charge after a short jury deliberation. Charles Pyles faces trial for allegedly stealing copper wire from the Highland mine near Kimberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClelland
James Pyles
Pyles
Charles Pyles
Highland
Kimberly
First Section Arrives From German Peace Proposals
Paris May 29 The first section of the German counter proposals to the peace treaty has been delivered to the foreign office. It comprises one third of the total answer and is 0,000 words long. The remainder will be delivered this afternoon and translations began immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foreign Office
Labor at Falls to Get Demand
Niagara Falls Ontario May 29 Sir Adam Beck chairman of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission and leaders of the commission's employees threaten to strike if their demands for an eight hour day and a wage increase are not granted in conference today It was said this morning that the eight hour day would be granted with time and a half for overtime and double time for Sundays and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Adam Beck
Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Tribute to Teacher and Parents Highlight Sunnyside PTA Meeting
Major Sam M. Johnson addressed the Sunnyside Parent Teacher Association noting student character development through home and school. Officers for the next year were elected including President Mrs E B Young and Secretary Jean Thompson. A May Pole program at Sunnyside School is planned for Monday evening with no admission. a letter praising teachers for war effort was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam M. Johnson
Sunnyside
Parent-Teacher Association
E. B. Young
C. D. Roush
Jean Thompson
J. D. Cooper
George McLaughlin
Bridgeman
Harry Stalder
C. H. Harris
Athens
America
France
Major Johnson
Prohibition Jubilee Service At Presbyterian Church
The W C T U held a praise service at the Presbyterian Church on May 27 to celebrate Ohio prohibition. About eighty dollars was pledged by women for the Jubilee Fund to promote world prohibition. The program featured songs, readings, talks, and an address by county president N B Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Women of the Union
Charles Henry
Blake
C. L. Strecker
Fordyce Stewart
Emma C. McVay
Mary Richards
Helen Lawrence
Sprague
McKay
Dowler
Richards
Memorial Day Eight Ships Set to Launch
Memorial Day 1929 will witness a record ship launching when eight vessels totaling 62 400 tons leave two American yards. Five 7 800 ton cargo carriers will debut at Hog Island by International Shipbuilding Co, while three 7 800 ton ships will launch at Newark Bay by Submarine Boat Co. The ships mark a new milestone in U S maritime production.
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Washington
International Shipbuilding Company
Hog Island Yard
Shipping Board
Submarine Boat Company
Newark Bay
Notice to Printers for Athens County Ballot Printing
The Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections of Athens County Ohio will receive sealed bids for printing 13270 ballots in 152 books at its Athens office until noon June 12 1919 Some ballots must be delivered by July 10 1919 per plans on file The board may reject all bids by order of Clerk Fred R Bougher and Chief Deputy W A Craft May 29 1938.
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Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections
Athens County
Athens
Ohio
Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Election
Fred R. Bougher
W. A. Craft
Ger man bandits strip ranchman in Sauz Mexico adventure
In Sauz Chihuahua City near the Mexico Central railroad a Villista group led by Don Martin Lopez raids German ranchman Neiman. The bandits strip Neiman to his underwear and take his clothes and belongings while detaining him briefly as the siesta ends.
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Chihuahua City
Mex
Sauz
Villista
Martin Lopez
Ramon Vega
Epifanio Holguin
Neiman
Mexico
Ketelsen & Degatau
Lopez
Vega
Holguin
Don Martin
Netman
Jawbone mystery advertised in London Times
An 1855 jawbone found in a coprolite pit near Ipswich Suffolk is sought by readers. Advertisers claim the relic may be in America and ask for information on its whereabouts and ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moxhall
Ipswich
Suffolk
R. H. Collyer
M. D
Anthropological Review
America
Reid Moir
London Times
Britain
I did my duty inscription from Lieut. Sellers grave
In Montclair ashes to France mark the grave of Lieut. West Sellers of Co F Fifty‑ninth Infantry. A comrade's dying message relays the last word to his father: I did my duty. The note, signed Capt. W. F. Geist, recounts the moment of loss and a request to tell the father of his duty and farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
New York
Iers
Montclair
France
West Sellers
Riv
Houston
Siell
Father
W. F. Geist
Co. F
Fifty-ninth Infantry
American Sodas for Britain Boom in London Fountains
An American manufacturer visiting London sparked a soda water boom as plans for a dozen or more modern fountains near Piccadilly Circus and in suburbs emerged. Within a week he sold hundreds or thousands worth of fountains, revealing London’s shortage of up to date drink dispensers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Picadilly Circus
Mrs. Mary Hayes Dies in Sullivan at 61
Mrs. Mary Hayes age 61, mother of national Republican Chairman Will H. Hayes, died at her Sullivan home last night from apoplexy. The death followed the shock of her husband John T. Hayes passing away April 10. A son and two daughters survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Mary Hayes
National Republican
Will H. Hayes
John T. Hayes
Economy Looks Up Despite High Prices Says Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve reports unusual activity across the economy with volume rising in retail, agriculture, and manufacturing. New York stores up sixty six percent from last year, Chicago up twenty five to fifty percent. coal output trails last year, wool markets firm, mills nearing full operation, and stock and building activity rebounding though loan access remains tight.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
New York
Chicago
New England
New York Stock Exchange
United States Steel Corporation
Mrs Randall of Delaware Oklahoma Dies at 56
Mary Madora Harris Randall aged 56 wife of Rudolph Randall died at her Delaware Oklahoma home on May 28. She leaves a husband two daughters Mrs Charles W Russell Fr Morgan Colorado and Mrs Fred Shuler Athens. She is survived by her mother Mrs Harris Plantsville three brothers and a distant funeral at Mt Herman with arrangements pending.
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Mary Madora Harris
Rudolph Randall
Delaware
Oklahoma
Athens
Fred Shuler
First Street
Mt. Herman
Joss
Charles W. Russell
Morgan
Colo
Harris
Plantsville
Mark
Okla
Watts
Okle
Pleasantville
Soldiers from Germany Were Seen Here Today
Ten trains with 89th Division veterans passed through Athens in the early hours bound for western camps. Five trains ran overnight and four more in the morning, carrying fourteen to fourteen coaches. The hospital train included a colored unit car, with oranges donated by J. D. Brown for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Missouri
Athens
89Th Division
Red Cross Committee
J. D. Brown
Prohibition Views Highlight Mixed Mood Across States
An eyewitness report quotes an unnamed speaker comparing New York and Kansas attitudes toward prohibition. He notes Kansas prospered with more homeownership and savings, while New York residents hope the mood improves and life remains colorful for families.
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Kasper
Chase & Reading
Tin Ries
Oldsmobile
Moser & Howell’s
Motor Auto Sales Co
Exide’’ Service
Sam Johnson
Mothers of Character Building
P. G. Dow
American Shipyards
Yank
American Sodas
Uncle Sam
Mrs. Randall
Ermany
Anas
Kansas
York
New
Michigan
California
Star
Lenox
Mascot
Old Reliable
Fulton Guocoiy
Firestone
Firestone Tires
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