Walton Plans to Speak Nationwide on Klan Clash
Oklahoma Governor Walton faces impeachment proceedings as the State v Watton case nears trial. The defense aims to exclude graft and election bribery charges while injecting the Ku Klux Klan into arguments over martial law and civil courts. The outcome hinges on Senate votes, with 15 needed to remove Walton.
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Robert
Thornburg
Oklahoma City
Okla
State of Okahome
J. C. Watton
Senate
Walton
Wach
Ku Klux Klan
Howitzer
Oklahoma
Wilson
Ohio University Film Service Offers Classical Films
The Ohio University Film Service distributes classical films including Julius Caesar and six one reel scenic pictures such as Ride of Paul Revere. Policy on extension is undecided while a limited number of slides for Ohio high schools is planned. Slides cover Roman history mythology and Latin topics for classroom use.
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Ohio University Film Service
Paul Revere
Oman
France Accepts Conference Invitation Quietly Pledges Curb on Rhetoric
American irritation over France’s reparations dispute eases as the State Department receives a copy of Paris response to Britain. The note, not made public, reportedly carries a toned down tone compared with Premier Poincare’s and the French foreign office public statements.
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Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Poincare
Foreign Office
Officials say US reparations invite drafted for Washington
London reports the official invitation to the United States to send representatives to the reparations experts conference will be redrafted and sent to Washington within a few days. The Foreign Office disclosed the development this afternoon.
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London
United States
International Science of
Iington
Foreign Office
Two High School Teachers Killed by Train in Ohio
Miss Olive Irvine 26 of Richmond and Miss Mary Bernard of Toronto High School were struck by a northbound express near Toronto while waiting to cross a track. The two were en route with colleagues to Steubenville for the Eastern Ohio Teachers' association meeting. Fog limited visibility as the flyer approached. several others escaped harm.
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Ohio
Steubenvile, CO
Olive Irvine
Richmond
Mary Bernard
Toronto
Cleveland & Pit
H Sgh
Steubenville
Eastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Wilson to Speak on Armistice Day From His Home
Former President Woodrow Wilson has agreed to give a public radio address on November 10 from his Washington home in his library chair. The speech will discuss Armistice Day significance, postwar world conditions, and America's role since November 11, 1918. WCAP and WEAF will carry the broadcast.
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Washington
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Amerisa
WCAP
American Telephone and Telegraph
WEAF
New York
Lawrence County Board Reaches Election Judge Earlier
Secretary of State Brown ordered the Lawrence county board of elections to act or be removed. A phone call today confirmed a complete list of officials approved and certified for the November 6 election, ending a deadlock among board members.
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Columbus
Brown
Lawrence County Board of Elections
Secretary of State
Four Bandits Rob Ottawa Bank Steal up to 30 Thousand
Four unmasked men robbed the First National Bank of Ottawa Kansas taking between 25 000 and 30 000 dollars. They compelled 10 employees to the floor as they entered the vaults and seized nearly all the bank’s silver and currency.
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Ottawa
Kans
First National Bank of Ottawa
Mrs Philip North Moore Named President of National Council of Women
Decatur Illinois report shows Mrs Philip North Moore of St Louis chosen as president by the nominating committee. Only one candidate was nominated for each position in the council in the filing today.
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Decatur, Ill
Philip North Moore
St. Louis
National Council of Women
Visnic to Die Today in West Virginia Beech Bottom Murder
In Moundsville at 5 pm, Mike Visnic faces execution for the Beech Bottom killing of his wife. He remains calm, saying the Lord will save him, as three young children are cared for by neighbors near the former home. Governor Morgan’s intervention is sought to stay the sentence.
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Wheeling
W. Va
F. Morgan
Mike Visnic
State Penitentiary
Moundsville
Beech Bottom
Wellsburg
Visnic
German separatists attack Aix-la-Chapelle town hall
In Aix-la-Chapelle about 1500 German separatists assaulted the town hall and heavy fighting ensued as police defended the building with bombs and dynamite. Reports say Socialist cabinet members would resign, with a condition that military rule become civilian.
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Brussels
Aix-la- Chapelle
Granddaughter of Jesse James Works as Kenosha Secretary
Josephine Frances James, granddaughter of the outlaw Jesse James, is described as a private secretary in Kenosha Wisconsin. Her father, Jesse James Jr., is noted as a retired lawyer.
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Jesse James
Josephine Frances James
Kenosha, Wis
Jesse James Jr
Experts Needed to Settle Reparations Case in Washington
Washington officials weigh American participation in a reparations conference as French insistence on limiting the scope sparks irritation. Secretary Hughes may decline if France restricts inquiries to Germany’s current ability, while Coolidge-Hughes favor expert analysis of assets and payment feasibility. Premiers Poincare’s hard line is viewed cautiously in Washington.
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I. N.S
Washington
United States
America
Paris
Germany
Hughes
Coolidge-Hughes
France
Poincare
German ambassador Wiedfeld Returns to Resume Duties in U S
Otto Wiedfeld arrives in New York and will assume his post in Washington. He brings a draft commercial treaty for submission to U S authorities for consideration.
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Otto Wiedfeld
United States
New York
Washington
Day Offic ers Raid Yields Drunkenness Charges in Nelsonville
In a Thursday raid on Ed Windle’s Nelsonville area home Dry Officers Nash and Jenkins arrested Ed Windle Albert Smith and Charles Stone. Windle faced two fines 25 and 250 dollars plus costs for drunkenness and possessing liquor all paid. Smith paid 25 dollars and costs for intoxication. Stone paid 25 and 190 dollars plus costs for drunkenness and liquor possession and was jailed until able to arrange payment.
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Ed Windle
Nelsonville
Nash and Jenkins
Albert Smith
Charlies Stone
Windle
Miller
Logan
Hocking County
Charles Stone
Mask Party and Supper at Lindley Home in Albany
The Tuesday Evening club held a masquerade party and oyster supper at Mrs. J. W. Lindley’s Albany home on Tuesday evening. Twenty-seven people attended the merry event for their families.
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Albany
J. W. Lindley
Bright Spot Hikers Admonished After Dayton Trip
A trio of young hikers ending a trek near Dayton turned back after reaching a wall. The father of one hiker met them in a car and the group apologized, pledging not to repeat the journey. Each girl carried two dresses and other clothing while dressed in knickers. Names given include M dred Brinkman, 15, Viola Stag wee and Grace Feeder.
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Dayton
Dred Brinkman
Viola Stagwee
Grace Feeder
French urged limits on reparations commission to block Germany debt talks
Paris reports quote Pertinax demanding France press the inter allied reparations body to restrict expert powers so as to bar questioning the total German indemnity before inviting the United States. He argues Premier Poincare should deny Washington entry until Franco British accord exists, stressing France will not concede to German magnates.
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Paris
Pertinax
Echo de Paris
Inter-Allied
United States
Newpapers
Premier Poincare
Nevers
France
Germany
Dayton Killer Executed After Murder Conviction
Irvin Layer, 38, of Dayton Ohio, was electrocuted at the Ohio penitentiary for the murder of 14 year old Arthur Moore of Dayton. The state supreme court had refused to review Layer’s conviction. He sang a hymn in the death chamber and died praying for his mother while proclaiming his innocence.
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Columbus
Itrvin Layer
Dayton
Ohio Penitentiary
Arthur Moore
State Supreme Court
Layer
Montgomery
Two men fined for liquor law violations in Laurin
Peter Kruppos and Andrew Kopec were fined 509 dollars and sentenced to the penitentiary by Judge W B Thompson for third violations of the liquor laws. Prohibition agents also broke up a party at Louis Magus Lorain home.
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Peter Kruppos
Andrew Kopec
W. B. Thompson
Louis Magus
Lorain
Dung Mother Burned When Dress Catches Fire
Mrs. George Cain of Ellott Street was severely burned Thursday afternoon as her dress ignited from an open fire while she worked in the kitchen. Neighbors extinguished the flames after her cries brought help. she suffered burns to her left arm hands chest and back, condition described as serious.
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George Cain
Elott Street
Cain
Senate probes fraud in veterans bureau extend to two more departments
Senate investigators widen the inquiry into the veterans bureau to include the Treasury and Comptroller General's offices. Special agents probe hospital purchases at Excelsior Springs and Tivermore, and a disputed $83,000 architect claim by Matthew O'Brien. A cryptic memorandum suggesting a commission payment raises questions about file origins and recipients.
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Senate
Treasury Department
Comptroller-General
Excelsior Springs
Ewing Laporte
Secretary of the Treasury
Public Health Service
Two Vessels in Distress Off West Coast
Two ships stranded today off the Pacific coast. The Shenko Maru, a Japanese freighter, sent an SOS after her crankshaft broke and she drifted helplessly in northern waters. The steam schooner Elizabeth ran aground near Banton, Oregon, with 22 aboard, including two women passengers, rescued amid heavy seas.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Elizabeth
Banton
Ore
Coast Guard
Road damage prompts repairs on new North Ridge route
Elyria county commissioners say a new concrete road on the North Ridge between Elyria and Lorain was driven on before curing, causing material damage and requiring repairs.
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Elyria
Lorain
Europe study speaker to address Athens conference
Kirby Page, recently back from Europe, will present first hand European affairs to Athens area residents at a church sponsored conference on international relations held November 7. Page is secretary of the Fellowship for a Christian Social Order and is preparing a book Is War Justifiable. He joins six other speakers in a series of 23 Ohio conferences leading to World Court Sunday observance after Armistice Day.
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Europe
Kirby Page
Athens
Page
Fellowship
Christian Social Order
Ohio
Speaker Visits University Aids Russian Students In Need
University students in Russia face hard times securing education amid hardships. The Student Friendship Fund previously raised $1500. this year editor Dr. Conrad Hoffman spoke at convocation in Athens, urging gifts. A pledges drive yielded $563 in contributions.
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Europe
Russia
Conrad Hoffman
University of Wisconsin
Athens
Plains villagers gain local police protection
A petition signed by 93 percent of The Plains property holders prompted Magistrate Helwig to appoint two special constables. Sam Gabriel and J. L. West will begin duties immediately to provide local police protection for The Plains.
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Plains
Helwig
Sam Gabriel
J. L. West
the Plains
Theft of Liberty Bonds Shocks Ohio Home
In Findlay Ohio the theft of government bonds totaling 8009 dollars was discovered early today at the home of T F Litzenberger authorities pursue clues in the incident and investigate possible suspects and motives.
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Liberty Bonds
Findlay
T. F. Litzenberger
Father Sues Barton Co for 25000 Over Son’s Burn Death
George W. Scheck sues Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in St Clairesville for 25000 damages after his 17 year old son Thomas E Scheck died last April when burned beneath hot cinders. The petition says the boy was ordered to board a car from an industrial plant, fell through hoppers, and was buried under cinders. Foreman allegedly failed to warn or protect.
Return of Crown Prince Wilhelm Sets Berlin Abides Return
Berlin confirms formal permission for ex crown prince Wilhelm to return to Germany after exile on Wieringen. Cabinet discusses the move with socialist ministers approving the decision, though date and terms remain unsettled and potential political protests loom.
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D. Weyer
Berlin
Wilhelm
Wieringen
Kaiser
Holland
Ocels
Silesia
Oda
Berlon Bureau of
International News Service
McBride Freed on Parole After Guilty Plea in Lorain Case
McBride pleaded guilty to removing and disposing of mortgaged property and was released on parole by Judge W. B. Thompson. Fire Chief David Hart of Lorain appeared in court on his behalf.
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Elyria, D
G. BR. McBride
W. B. Thompson
David Hart
Lorain
Temperature Dips To 21 Degrees In Amenville
Gibson reports Amenville has seen two frosty nights with temperatures at 20 and 21 degrees. The coldest fall reading previously was 27 degrees above zero.
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Gibson
United Alloy Steel fined for war time coal order violation
United Alloy Steel Corporation of Canton was fined 10009 dollars by Judge D C Westenhaver in federal district court here for violation of war time orders related to coal usage.
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Cleveland
United Alloy Steel Corporation
Canton
D. C. Westenhaver
Union Call Nears Vote On Return To Work In Canaanville
Miners employed by the Canaan Coal company are to meet in Canaanville on Saturday at 2 PM to decide whether to return to work after a dispute over the firing of several drivers deemed careless and endangering colleagues. The union has urged reinstatement, while the company proposed employees walk to work instead of being hauled.
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Canaanville
Canaan Coal Company
Patrick Clancy Dead in New Straiteville After Brief Illness
Patrick Clancy died at his home in New Straiteville Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness from double pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been set.
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Patrick Clancy
New Straiteville
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