Klap Attorney Jo Coburn Slain in Southern City
Atlanta detectives pursue a murder case in which William S. Coburn, attorney for the Simons faction of the Ku Klux Klan, is slain. Philip E. Fox, charged with the crime, refuses to speak as investigators, aided by the solicitor’s office, question witnesses and prepare to charge despite uncertain motive.
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KLAP
Southern City
Atlanta
William S. Coburn
Cochran
Fox
Coburn
M. A. Holbrook
Oscar Heiman
Philip E. Fox
Fulton County Grand Jury
H. J. Norton
Will
Food Riots Plague Berlin Streets Amid Looting
Violent food riots erupted in Berlin with stores looted and pedestrians and motorists robbed. Police reported two hundred arrests as chaos spread through the city.
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Berlin
German separatists seize post office in Kaiserlauten
German separatists who took the town hall were reinforced today and occupied Kaiserlauten's post office. The event widens the disturbance in the town during the November crisis.
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Kaiserlauten
Germany
Modos man sentenced for rape of 15 year old in Ohio case
Joe Osenlach 34 of Modos was found guilty of raping Isabel Shesky 15 of Buchtel last July. Judge L G Worstell sentenced him to two to twenty years in the Ohio penitentiary. His attorney John J Wooley filed an appeal on error. Osenlach was arrested with Shesky near New Lexington after a period in a Glouster hotel.
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Joe Osenlach
Modos
Athens County
Osenlach
Shesky Girl
New ‘Oxington
Glouster
Cabinet Approves Premier Actions on Reparations Conference
Paris reports the French cabinet approved Premier Poincare's instructions to ambassador Jusserand on limits for the proposed reparations experts conference. It reviewed Jusserand's interview with Secretary Hughes but withheld details.
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Paris
Poincare
Jules Jusserand
Washington
Jusserand
Hughes
Armed Guards Protect Banks in Melbourne After Policemen Strike
Sporadic disorders erupted in Melbourne as guards protected banks and government buildings from looters. Some zones were closed while the Melbourne Cup proceeded with police presence keeping order amid the unrest.
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Melburne
Australia
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed by Coolidge for Nov 29
President Coolidge issued a precautionary proclamation declaring Thursday November 29 as Thanksgiving Day in Washington. The notice signals national observance ahead of the holiday and urges reverence and gratitude.
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Washington
Crestnt Coolidge
Sea-Soing Rum Runner Worst Problem Before Dry
Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt reports that seagoing rum running is the era’s top enforcement challenge with no accurate estimates of yearly liquor smuggling. The coast guard, customs, and justice department units handle enforcement but lack sufficient equipment to suppress high seas trafficking along Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Nassau exports to the United States in the period valued around 4.5 million dollars highlight bootlegger profits. cases against nine foreign vessels awaiting court action.
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H. K. Reynolds
I. N
Washington
Mabel Willebrandt
H. M. Daugherty
United States
High Seas
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Nassau
Balkans Tense As Jugoslav Indemnity Ultimatum Looms
Sofia reports the Balkans on edge over a 48 hour Jugoslav demand for indemnity after the attack on the Jugoslav military attache. Bulgarian cabinet meets to decide an answer within the deadline while hopes for a peaceful solution persist amid fears of possible widening conflict and possible Allied intervention.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Balkans
Europe
Jugo-Slavia
Jugo-Slav
Belgrade
Allies seek to bar former German throne from Holland
Berlin reports allied representatives at The Hague move to block the return of Wilhelm II. The Dutch government quietly accepts his possible return but on condition he never comes back to Holland. Publication of the developments is said to have damaged his chances for return.
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Berlin
The
Hague
Wilhelm
Holland
Logan Letter Shy for Messenger Delivery
The Logan news letter for the Messenger failed to arrive in Athens on Tuesday. The reason could not be learned by late Tuesday afternoon.
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Logan
Athens
Flaming decorations trigger Halloween party fire call
Fire department responded to a Halloween party blaze in Lima Ohio after flaming decorations sparked the alarm. Fire Chief John Mack directed firefighters who quickly controlled the scene and kept bystanders away from the front steps.
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John Mack
New Michigan Representative Hudson to Take Seat in Congress
Grant M. Hudson of Michigan will be sworn in as a new member of the lower house, succeeding former Representative Patrick Kelly, as the next session of Congress convenes and many new faces appear.
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Congress
Grant M. Hudson
Michigan
Patrick Kelly
Heavy Loss of Life in Glen Rogers Mine Disaster
Beckley West Virginia November 6 forty eight miners are believed dead after an explosion at the Glen Rogers mine of the Raleigh Wyoming Coal Co in Wyoming county. Rescue crews have recovered twenty five bodies by noon as officials fear many more entombed over 660 feet below the surface.
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Beckley
W. Va
Glen Rogers
Raleigh- Wyoming Coal Co
Wyoming County
Still Voting as 84-Year-Old James Johnson Goes to Polls
James Johnson, 84, was observed early Tuesday rambling along Morris Avenue seeking a polling place. He told The Messenger he has never missed an election and plans to vote, noting lifelong Athens County residence and current home in Athens with his children.
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James Johnson
Morris Avenue
Johnson
Athens County
Alexander Township
Athens
Off-Year Ohio Elections Focus on Local Issues and Klan Question
In Ohio's off-year elections the main focus is local concerns with three proposed constitutional amendments and three referred laws on the ballot. The open liability clause in workers compensation draws broad attention, while the old age pension proposal faces strong opposition from farm groups and some labor figures. Municipal races in Youngstown and Massillon draw interest as officials ousted by Governor Donahue seek election. The Ku Klux Klan remains a salient factor in several cities including Youngstown and Newark.
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Columbus
Ku Klux Klan
Ohio
Labor
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Ohio Federation of Labor
Secretary of State
Albaugh
Donahey
Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards
Youngstown
Massillon
Donaney
James Watkins
Ayor
Ironton
Steubenvill
Portsmouth
Newark
Wellsville
Toronto
Gold Monograms Spark Auto Headlight Fad
The latest automotive trend features gold monograms on headlight casings, drawing attention to vintage and custom car shows. Enthusiasts tout the look as a stylish, eye catching detail that personalizes vehicles and signals fashion influence from retro design.
Miners' Safety Rules Lax in Last Decade Says Official
Hazelton Pa November 6 Safety measures in mines are looser than in the past decade according to J J Walsh head of Pennsylvania Department of Mines who spoke after the recent mine disasters at Hazleton and Beckley West Virginia his statement came to light a few hours after the incidents were reported.
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Hazelton
J. J. Walsh
State Department of Mines
Pennsylvania
Beckley
W. Va
Voters Clamp Down In Athens Off-Year Balloting
A noon canvass of nine Athens precincts shows 381 votes cast, slightly below average for the year. Precinct Five Ward Four led with 60 ballots while Precinct Two Ward Three reported 16 as weather dampened rural turnout.
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Athens
Red Cross Roll Call Exceeds Goal in County Drive
Active volunteers report the county wide Red Cross annual roll call and special subscription drive have likely surpassed their objective. Women solicitors sold memberships at $1 in all precincts as the campaign closed Monday and polls close Tuesday mark the end of the Red Cross Call for members.
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Red Cross
Relief aid to Germany must wait for Congress says White House
The White House stated that extending American famine relief to Germany must await congressional action. President Coolidge foresees aid before the next harvest but believes no sufficient emergency justifies anticipatory measures like those used after the Japanese earthquake disaster.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
White House
Coolidge
Visit ’Em All St Clareshville High Tour
Home economics students from St Clareshville high schools toured Wheeling West Virginia hospitals packing plants and bakeries as part of a regional learning trip.
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ST. Clairesville
Wheeling
W. Va
Legion Plans Home Talent Minstrel Show in Elyria
The American Legion announces a home talent minstrel show planned for November in Elyria Ohio. Organizer details and exact date to be announced, as the post invites local performers to participate in the event.
Off-Year Elections Watch Nation's Political Leaders
Washington reads off year contests as leaders seek signs for the looming presidential race. Seven states hold congressional elections with one senate seat and ten house seats at stake. Governors chosen in Maryland Mississippi and Kentucky. Vermont voters face Porter Dale and Park Pollard in a key senate contest amid broader state ballots.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
New York
Iinois
North Carolina
Vermont
Kentucky
Arkansas
Miguissippi
Senate
Maryland
Missis
Sippi
Congress
Porter H. Dale
Park H. Pollard
Coolidge
Dale
Indore
Anti-Saloon League
Pollard
Athens City Considers Speed Cop Post for Dry Officers
Athens city council discussed traffic problems and approved employing Ronry Nice, a former county speed cop, as a city officer with a share of fines. Parking limits were set on West Mulberry Street, and President and Mulberry approaches may become one-way to ease congestion.
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Athens City
Athens
Ronry Nice
Mr. Nice
Gill
Berlin Bread Price Cut Sparks Riots Fears
Government lowers bread price to 0,000,000,000 marks per loaf to curb unrest. Crowds fill streets as fears of further shortages grow. A reported uprising, the Putsch, is slated for Friday, marking the 1918 revolution anniversary.
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Berlin
Auto thief takes car after stealing dog in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia yesterday thieves stole a valuable dog from a parked auto owned by Dr Andrew Wilson. Last night during a professional call the thieves returned and took the car as well. Both dog and car remain missing.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Andrew Wilson
Belgian steamship line ties form as Nash meets bankers
Joseph A. Nash, manager for a large company, arrives abroad to discuss establishing a Belgian steamship line with local bankers. The report notes the international finance context and potential corporate links.
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Joseph A. Nash
Mud Roads Slow Up Kentucky Vote
Three days of rain turning Kentucky roads to quagmires slowed turnout in the state election. Republican Charles I. Dawson predicted victory at Middleboro, while Democrat William J. Fields, at Olive Hill, remained confident. Louisville board of safety opened polls at 6 a.m. and will stay in session until 4 p.m.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Charles I. Dawson
Middleboro
William J. Fields
Olive Hill
Louisville Board of Safety
First Town in Scotland Rejects Prohibition in Vote
Fal kirk, the first Scottish town to hold a local option election, voted down prohibition. Official returns released today show the decision. Nineteen other areas across Scotland are voting on the issue today.
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Edinburg
Falkirk
Prohibition
Suppression of Papers in Germany Reported
Munich Nov 6 Dictator Von Kahr began suppressing seven non Bavarian newspapers including Vorwaerts Berliner Tageblatt Voasische Zeitung and the Frankfurter Zeitung The fascist press greets the move with jubilation and claims the Jewish press is affected.
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Munich
von Kahr
Vorwaerts
Berliner Tageblatt
Voasische Zeitung
Frankfurter Zeitung
Berne
Paris Conference Drift Boys Reparations Deadlock
London reports indicate Britain and France near a deadlock over a proposed international conference of reparations experts. Prime Minister Poincare’s letter to Lord Crewe is under review as Belgium and Britain Italy align on scope, while a full investigation of reparations remains disputed.
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Luther A. Huston
L. N
London
Great Britain
France
Poincare
Lord Crewe
Paris
Ialy
Belgium
Foreign Office
Reparations talks shift to Paris as Paris visit looms
Nov 6 dispatch reports a reparations conference moving back to Paris with Premier Poincare considering a final word on the U S policy. At the State Department officials said no response from him would leave the American question unanswered while French diplomat Jules Jusserand visits the White House to see President Coolidge.
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Paris
Washington
Poincarea
Department
Julee J. Jusecrand
White House
Codlant
Southeastern Church Workers Institute to convene in Athens
More than 50 churches from the region are to send delegates to a two day Southeastern Church Workers Institute at the Christian church in Athens. Speakers include Py Royal J. Dye G L Loucks and I J Cahill with topics on Africa mission stations and religious education. Sessions begin Thursday afternoon with multiple addresses and a Friday program featuring additional talks and a luncheon.
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Southeastern Church Workers’ Institute of Christian Church
Chistian
Athen
Py Royal J. Dye
Congo
Africa
G. L
St. Louis
Frida
Three Die in Weston Crash After Car Hits Tree
In Weston Massachusetts an early morning crash killed three people and injured two others. The victims include Margaret Downey 23 Mary Dougherty 25 and Ty Fredman 23. A touring car rear wheel collapsed causing the vehicle to veer into a tree. Two others were fatally injured and two more sustained lesser injuries.
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Weston
Mass
Boston
Margaret Downey
Mary Dougherty
Ty Fredman
Soviet Russia protests Poland over raids and expulsions
Moscow reports high tension as the Soviet Foreign Office protests Warsaw over raids and forcible expulsion of Russians. Poland warns reprisals unless aggressions against Russians are punished.
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Moscow
Russia
Poland
Foreign Office
Warsaw
Russigne
Barling Bomber Prepares Record Flight This Week
Weather permitting the Barling bomber will take to the skies this week on a record nonstop flight. The aircraft will be loaded with ten bombs and aimed at a distant objective, marking a historic endurance test for the era.
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Dayton
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Lima
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