Harding to Start League Talks After Vacation in December
President elect Harding plans to convene a bipartisan league of nations study after his vacation. He will invite leaders from both major parties and pro and anti league camps to Marion, aiming for a united program acceptable to Europe and America. Conferees include Hoover Wickersham Taft pro league and Johnson Borah irreconcilables.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Isabel
Texas
Harding
Marion
America
Point Isabel
Panama Canal Zoad
Norfolk
Senator Harding
Bedford
Decemero
Bard
McLean
Washington
Blisher
League of Nations
Europe
Brandegee
Connecticut
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell
France
Traffic on Pacific highway shows horse drawn vehicles few
In Oregon at a point north of Salem the state highway department counted traffic on a single day. Of 3032 vehicles, only 14 were horse drawn.
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Dobin
Salem
Ore
State Highway Department
Japanese Foreign Office Rejects Vanderlip Deal
The Tokyo foreign ministry said it would not recognize the reported Vanderlip agreement granting Siberian concessions to a Pacific coast syndicate if Japanese interests are affected. It stated powers have not recognized the Soviet government and Japan is not bound to recognize or assent to acts infringing treaty rights or vital Russian interests.
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Henry B. Kinney
United Press
Tokio
Foreign Office
Washington D. Vanderlip
Siberia
Japan
Vanderlip
Russia
Cox Signals Democratic Reorganization After Election Rout
Ohio Governor James M. Cox says the Democratic Party will not dissolve after its defeat. He rejects the idea of a new party, calls the result a defeat not surrender, and pledges unity while predicting future party cohesion and internal Republican dissension. Numerous messages reassure him the loss reflects national desire for change, not personal defeat.
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Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Columbus
James M. Cox
Democratic Party
Cox
Wilson
Democratic
Johnson
Taft
Athens county schools approve three mill levy in several districts
In Athens county election day, Waterloo, Troy, Ames and Coolville and Albany corporations passed an extra three mill levy to align with state aid and improve financial administration. Lee, Alexander, Carthage and Lodi townships rejected the measure while August rejections persisted. Some areas faced last year’s seven mill totals cut to within limits, complicating financing.
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Athens County
Waterloo, Township
Troy Township
Ames Township
Coolville Corporation
Albany Corporation
Lee Township
Alexander Township
Carthage
Lodi Township
Athens
Halloween Party at Millfield Honors Miss Myrtle Robinett
Miss Myrtle Robinett hosted a Halloween party in Millfield Ohio on Monday evening with many guests. Attendees included Stella Jenkins Ruth Audrey Fitzer Pauline Theisen Freda Omen Thelma Rankin Mary Simpkins Mary Evans Doris Brown and others with live music games and late hour lunch.
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Lucile Gillespie
Alice Simpson
Loretta Stouts
Myrtle Robinett
Sylvia Robinett
Athens
McKinley Omen
Chester Howard
Hugo
William Teisen
Edward Wade
Leonard Simpson
Nihle
Lewis Sanders
Vaughn Learich
Ralph Brown
Ike
Floyd McDaniel
Albert Fulton
Earl Brookover
Vern Robinett
Carl Robinett
Clifford Omen
Ronald Robinett
John Gabberts
William Sisson
Harold Fouts
James Omen
Wilson Aide Directed Coal Allocations During Crisis
Franklin T. Miller testified that Tumulty with D. B. Wentz and a railroad representative allocated coal during the crisis. The plan, approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, helped operators dodge low-price contracts and shift shipments to higher prices.
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Washington
Wilson
Franklin T. Miller
Senate Reconstruction Committee
Miller
D. B. Wentz
Ga Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Holland Town Gas Plant Harvests Illuminating Gas
In Holland a municipal gas plant extracts illuminating gas from a peat and coal mixture to supply lighting for the town, showcasing early urban energy production and local industry.
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Holland
Angel From Paradise Enlists at Marine Recruiting Office
A husky youth proclaims an angelic identity during a Marine recruit office visit. He claims to be Abbott Angel of Paradise Kansas, prompting Lieut Erskine to close the office fearing further odd inquiries as Carry Pick and Nixon Hikes from Missouri also apply.
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Kansas City
Paradise
Marine Recruiting Office
Erskine
St. Peter
Abbott Angel
Kansas
Pick
Nixon
Missouri
Millionaire builder Backer must post bail in perjury case
George S. Backer, a New York builder, must appear in criminal court and post 25000 bail for trial on perjury charges tied to a legislative probe of a building trust. The inquiry targets the building trades council led by Robert P. Brindell and broader contractor price collusion affecting housing and construction delays nationwide.
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New York
George S. Backer
Backer
Building Trades Council
Robert P. Brindell
Brindell
Red Cross Sends Workers to Fight Salem Epidemic
Salem Ohio reports more than 200 typhoid cases taxing city hospital and temporary facilities. Dr John R McDowell and nine Red Cross nurses arrived from Cleveland to assist. McDowell described the overall situation as well in hand.
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Salem
Cleveland
Youngstown
John R. McDowell
Red Cross
McDowell
Three Men Held in Brutal Murder Near Embden
Three men Earl Morris James Purcell and John Brown are jailed without bail for the next grand jury session in Embden Maine charged with the murder of Asa Entriken station agent. Entriken was beaten to death with a sled stake his head crushed. Police say motive was robbery Brown said a man will do anything when hungry and desperate.
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Skowhegan
Maine
Earl Morris
Ashland
John Brown
Boston
James Purcell
New Bedford
Asa Entriken
Embden
Here
Brown
Were Sane Even in Jollification at the Republican Demonstration
Mrs. Herbert Brooks praises the orderly Republican rally saying calm, serious mood shows Republicans will govern prudently after March 4. She notes no hysterical display and believes the county will shift to a sane, economical business basis with the party in charge.
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Herbert Brooks
Brooke
Local teacher Darrell Moore returns home for weekend
Darrell Moore, a Marietta High School teacher, is spending the weekend with his family in this city.
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Darrell Moore
Marietta High School
Athens celebrates Republican victory with night parade
Several thousand residents of Athens county gathered along Court street Friday night to celebrate a Republican victory. The crowd cheered as a long parade moved through principal streets, with speeches at the courthouse shortened by the cold. Sheriff Parker, Attorney John J. Woolley and others rode mules while Major Sam M. Johnson introduced speakers J M Wood J P Wood and Congressman I M Foster who urged duty in reconstruction.
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Athens County
Court Street
Republican Party
Parker
John J. Woolley
Sam M. Johnson
J. M. Wood
J. P. Wood
I. M. Foster
America
Dempsey and Carpentier Agree to Star Ring Fight
New York November 6 reports the boxing super fight of the century is practically assured as Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier sign to meet in the ring. Promoter Tex Rickard announces ticket prices will run from five to forty dollars, keeping the event affordable for fans.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tex Rickards
Ohio Fans Rally For Granville Trip To Denison Clash
Ohio University roots cheer the team from Athens as they depart by train with trucks and autos hired by students to follow Coach Livingston's eleven to Granville for a key schedule battle against Denison University. Hon I M Foster witnessed the send off amid the crowd.
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Ford
Granville
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
Denison University
Columbus
Livingston
I. M. Foster
Democrat Loses Senate Seat in Kentucky Race
Louisville report: Democrat J. W. C. Beckham loses his United States Senate seat as returns show Republican Richard P. Ernst leading Covington by 7 296 votes. President Cox holds a 3 759 lead.
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Louisville
J. W. C. Beckham
United States Senate
Richard P. Ernst
Covington
Cox
LeFever Thanks Voters in 9th-14th District
E LeFever expresses gratitude to voters of the 9th to 14th Senatorial District for support at the polls. He pledges to impartially serve the diverse interests and industries of the district in the coming term.
American Legion Activity Notices for Upcoming Banquet and Meeting
The local American Legion announces a banquet prepared by Josephine Fisher for Ex-Service Men next Thursday at the Masonic Temple with a special side feature. Tickets should be purchased early, and members are urged to attend the Tuesday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce.
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American Legion
Josephine Fisher
Masonic Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Obregon Sees Benefit in Meeting Harding at Border
Mexico City November 6 President-elect Obregon said he would consider a meeting with President-elect Harding at the United States border as highly beneficial to both countries. He noted he had not yet been officially approached and suggested arrangements would aid relations between the republics.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Harding
United States
Ian
Hoover Faces Doubts on Cabinet Return Under Harding
Washington reports show growing doubt among Republicans and Democrats that Herbert Hoover will join President-elect Harding's cabinet. Hoover is linked to state interior and commerce posts, but opposition from Senator Hiram Johnson and Boies Penrose, plus Hoover's past support for Wilson, may keep him in private life and out of the administration.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Hoover
State
Interior
Commerce
Hiram Johnson
California
Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Judge H L Sibley Dies at 84 in Marietta
Judge H L Sibley of Marietta and a Civil War veteran died at his home Friday at age 84. Paralysis was the immediate cause. A telegram with the news was received by Ezra Walker yesterday.
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Sibley
Marietta
H. L. Sibley
Common Pleas
Ezra Walker
Judge Sibley
Teacher Shot by Brother of Pupil in Kentucky
W J Barnes 45 of Louisville principal at Middleboro high school was shot last night by Adolphus Oaks brother of a girl pupil. He was wounded over the heart with the bullet lodging in the spinal column and there was little hope of recovery.
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Middleboro
W. J. Barnes
Louisville
Middleboro High School
Adolphus Oaks
Barnes
Oaks
West Virginia Election Totals Sealed Until Monday
West Virginia totals will not be known until Monday as several precincts sent returns sealed for canvassing. Early counts show the Republican slate and delegation sweeping into office with Harding leading by about 12,000 in the state.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Congress
Warren G. Harding
Point Isabel Prepares for President Harding Visit
Point Isabel Texas a coastal town readies to host the president elect and Mrs Harding for two weeks at the Creagers summer home The hotel hopes record business as Harding allies and a limited press contingent stay in town The 400 resident town near Laguna Madre and Rio Grande voted for Harding on November 2 with many locals Mexicans.
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Point Isabel
Texas
B. Creagers
Harding
Laguna Medero
Rio Grande
Creager
Chicago
Central Did Her Share Nobly on Election Night
A veteran civic leader praises telephone exchange workers for handling election night calls with speed and dedication. He notes many staffers were voters yet remained neutral, and he extends public thanks for their tireless performance during the news rush.
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Central
Cleveland Votes May See Recount In Presidential Race
In Cleveland Colorado a recount of about 15 000 votes may be ordered after election books of precinct judges showed mismatched totals and tallies. The election board met to decide if a recount should occur, with potential impact on several newly elected city and county officials.
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Cleveland, CO
European Invention Lets Amateurs Use Glass Plate Motion Pictures
A European invention enables amateurs to capture moving pictures on glass plates and also to project them. The device combines simple exposure methods with a projection capability, promising accessible film technology for home use.
Women elect five to run Yoncalla town after secret vote
In Yoncalla Oregon on November 6 five men believed they would win mayor and council seats. A secret women’s meeting decided the men had mishandled municipal affairs. A female mayor and four council members were elected while the men remained unaware until results were announced. Mary Bart was elected mayor and Bernice Wilson Jennie Casswell Nettie Hannan Edith Rompsons named council members.
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Yoncalla
Oregon
Mary Bart
Bernice Wilson
Jennie D. Casswell
Nettie Hannan
Edith B. Rompsons
Athens National Bank installs new electric burglar alarm
An advanced burglar alarm system from Cannon Ball Alarm Company is now in use at the Athens National Bank. The device reduces insurance costs by twenty percent and protects against both daylight robberies and night safes. The vault is wired to trigger an alarm upon tampering, with immediate alerts for daylight holdups.
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Athens National Bank
Cannon Ball Alarm Company
Sheriff Killed by Wife Slayer In Madisonville
Madisonville Kentucky November 6 Scott Hunter 40 sheriff of Haina County and brother of Major R W Hunter a Kentucky racing commissioner was shot and killed Saturday while attempting to arrest Lee Ellison a Negro on a charge of killing his wife Ellison escaped as the sheriff and deputies took refuge from a volley of bullets bloodhounds are hunting him and threats of lynching have been made if he is captured
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Madisonville
Scott Hunter
Haina County
R. W. Hunter
Kentucky, Racing Commission
Lee Ellison
Ellison
Appeal Filed to Ohio Supreme Court in Stark County Killing
Dick Howell of Canton has filed an appeal to the state supreme court after his conviction for the murder of Anthony Skotnicky, a Can detective, and a death sentence set for December 3.
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Columbus, O
State Supreme Court
Dick Howell
Canton
Stark County
Anthony Skotnicky
Can
Oberlin Wooster game betting sparks policy reminder
A reported Oberlin incident notes a statement about betting on the Oberlin Wooster game. King says students already wagered, stressing betting violates rules and could lead to expulsion.
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Oberlin
King
Must File Expense Reports by November Election Day Deadline
All candidates in the election must file their expense counts with the board of elections no later than Friday, November 12, ten days after Election Day. Only one or two candidates have submitted their accounts so far.
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Tion
Board of Sections
Three operations at Athens ENT hospital after years
Three operations were performed for the removal of acids and tonsils at the Athens Eye Ear Nose and Throat hospital. Patients listed include Reed Chapel Athény Clarence Wolfe and Hari Leidy of Nelsonville.
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Athens Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Reed Chapel
Athény
Clarence Wolfe
Hari Leidy
Nelsonville
Overland Plant Closes for Inventory in November
TOLEDO OHIO November 6 The Ways Overland plant near Overland closes Friday affecting about 3500 workers as inventory is taken this month instead of December. Officials say business resumption date has not been announced.
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To&edo
Ohio
Wi?ys Overland
C. A. Warl
Eat Corn Meal and Improve Your Health
The Athens Messenger Information Bureau promotes corn meal as a nourishing versatile staple and urges readers to request the Agriculture Department bulletin with many practical recipes. Enclosed two cents for free postage on a tree copy of the bulletin.
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Philadelphia
Department of Agriculture
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