Mexicans Welcome Harding Guests Across Border
President elect Warren G. Harding enjoys warm Mexican hospitality during a Brownsville Matamoros visit. Officials claim order and no bandits, while cross border leaders praise mutual good will and invite Harding to Matamoros. Harding thanks neighbors and reiterates war aims in Armistice Day address.
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Matamoras
Maximilian
Harding
Brownsville
Matamoros
Brownsvile
Fialding
United States
League Chiefs Meet Today to Discuss Plans
Chicago November 12 United Press The third round of the baseball peace talks opened at noon with a joint session of sixteen American and National league owners. Officials anticipated action on an agreement after informal talks, while NL owners pressed for individual balloting and warned they would not reverse their reorganization efforts.
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J. F. Beaman
United Press
Chicago
Kansas City
National League
Ban Johnson
Child Dies After Fall On Toy Whistle in New Philadelphia
In New Philadelphia Ohio Dwight Morris aged four died after falling on a toy whistle, severing his jugular vein. Police report the accident occurred late yesterday with the child dying within minutes.
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Whistle
NEW
Philadelphia
Dwight Morris
Meet This Evening canvassers at Presbyterian church luncheon
Canvassers for the Brotherhood meet this evening at six o'clock for a luncheon at the Presbyterian church. Dr. Wilcox will speak Sunday morning on The Unrest of the Times Its Cause and Cure.
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The
Brotherhood
Presbyterian Church
Wilcox
Arnold Waives Examination in Postal Violation Case
Samuel W. Arnold, former New Lexington mail carrier, waived examination before U S Commissioner Johnson and was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond on charges of violating postal laws. He allegedly lightened his mail load by ditching catalogs from Chicago and New York mail order houses in a woods near New Lexington on July 9. Charges filed by postal inspectors.
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Columbus, CO
Samuel W. Arnold
New Lexington
United States
Johnson
Grand
Chicago
New York
Arnold
Bank Robbery by Four Youths at Kingston Bank
Four unmasked youths robbed the First National Bank at Kingston ten miles south of Circleville at 10 30 A M. They escaped with 4000 in currency 150 000 to 200 000 in stocks and bonds and Liberty bonds. The four left in a green touring car with white wire wheels heading toward Columbus.
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Circleville
First National Bank
Kingston
Here
Columbus, Pike
Williamsport
Columbus
River Town to Close Shops Sunday in City Order
Portsmouth Ohio will close all places of business on Sunday following a mayoral order. The move stems from a law enforcement league claim that vice thrives due to Sunday openness. Taxicabs newspapers and street cars are exempt.
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River Town
Portsmouth
Gableman
Law Enforcement League
Heaton Injures Wheel On West Washington Street
Clarence L. Heaton, prominent local contractor, had a minor accident at 7 30 this morning on West Washington street when a rear wheel detached from his auto. The vehicle stopped within a few feet and no other damage occurred.
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Clarence L. Heaton
West Washington Street
Mr. Heaton
Shooting of the Frye oil well shown to citizens
W A Moorhead of Investment Securities Cline Blog thanks managers of the Columbia and Majestic and local citizens for supporting a screening of the Frye oil well shoot. He hopes the film added interest and value to viewers.
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Columbia and Majestic
Frye
W. A. Moorhead
Investment Securities Cline
Police Expand Investigation in Wall Street Bomb Case
New York police and secret service agents renewed efforts in the Wall Street bombing case. They identified the blacksmith who shod the horse pulling the bomb wagon and the man who delivered the horse for shoeing, though both names are withheld. A union leader denied any involvement and was questioned but not detained.
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New York
Secret Service
Wall Street
William Zaranko
Department of Justice
Four Men Rescued at Lake Erie Near Port Colborne
Four men adrift on two derrick scows were rescued by the U S coast guard crew from Buffalo after hours of searching in Lake Erie near Port Colborne Ontario. The men faced almost certain death before rescue.
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Buffalo
New York
Lake Erie
Port Colborne
Ontario
United States Coast Guard
Irish Home Rule Bill Advances to Lords Approval
The Irish home rule bill passed the House of Commons on its third reading and moved to the Lords for approval. Labor member William Adamson urged withdrawal of British forces and a constituent assembly to draft a crown-acceptable constitution, but his motion was defeated. The plan envisions two separate Irish legislatures, North and South, forming a council of forty to select a permanent parliament for all Ireland.
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London
House of Lords
Commons
William Adamson
Labor
Adamson
Ireland
North
All Ireland
Cleveland Records First Real Snowstorm of Season
Cleveland reports one death and several injuries from the season’s first big snowstorm. John Turk died after his car was struck by Harry Bollinger’s vehicle. Bollinger faces manslaughter charges as icy streets caused a skid. Storm warnings were issued on Lake Erie and colder conditions predicted.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
John Turk
Harry Bollinger
Bollinger
Local Logtro Dealer Meet Celebrates National Contest Wins
Lostro dealers convened at the Colonial hotel for a banquet after a day of business sessions addressing welcome remarks advertising finance dealer efficiency and auto industry topics. telegrams announced winners in Class A and B with prizes from 100 to 1000. Marietta and Nelsonville missed by one sale. A dance followed at K of P hall Chauncey with a four piece orchestra.
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Lostro
Overland Company
Colonial Hotel
A. C. Woodford
Harrisville
W. Va
W. H. Cooper
Middleport
Wm. Smeltzer
Gallipolis
W. A. Ireland
Colonial Inn
J. R. Lostro
L. L. Deissle
S. Siegel
J. R. Lastro
Ara Butcher
Amesville
Harrisonville
McArthur
Pennsboro
Ravenwood
Spencerville
Wellston
Marietta
Nelsonville
Palmer aide opens probe into New York coal profiteering
Amin W. Riley, special assistant to Attorney General Palmer, launched an investigation into coal profiteering in New York. The probe seeks to uncover price gouging and unlawful practices affecting residents as winter approaches.
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New York
Amin W. Riley
Palmer
Silk production halted for three months in Tokyo
Tokyo reports a three month suspension of silk production due to ongoing pressure within the industry. The move follows a period of general hardship affecting silk manufacturers and workers nationwide.
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Tokio
Son
Navy plane S-2-L missing off Lake Michigan search widens
The S-2-L seaplane with three crew members disappeared Wednesday afternoon 12 miles off Sheboygan Wisconsin. Navy planes will sweep Lake Michigan to Manitowoc as a cutter and sub-chaser hunt for any sign of survivors amid a snow storm and 75 mile wind. Commander E M Clark of Peoria Illinois led the mission. Trinidad plans red clay ban to keep cocoa cocoa look uniform.
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Great Lakes
Navy
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Manitowoc
E. M. Clark
Peoria
Ill
Clark
New York
Prohibition Order Bans Hop and Malt Sales in Ohio
Ohio State Prohibition Director Shearer issued an order prohibiting the sale of hops and malt for home brew manufacture. Confectioners and bakers are exempt but must obtain a permit to buy either item. The rule notes a combination of hops and malt can yield over half a percent alcohol.
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Columbus
Washington
Shearer
Germany Crushes Reds Who Would Form Soviets
Berlin reports say radical workers attempted to seize metal and gas plants. Police surrounded strikes and workers withdrew to avoid starvation. Electrical plants resumed operation after a two week strike as the government deployed student and expert staff. Streetcars and factories began to function again amid concerns of further unrest and rising prices.
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Carl D
Groat United Press
Berlin
Off Sale
Germany
Republic
Athens County Plans Extended Road Improvements
The Athens County Board of Commissioners met to devise ways to fund broader road improvements. A November 24 joint meeting with local chambers, Southeast Ohio Trade, automobile clubs, and H S Perry will review county road needs and funding methods. A $20,000 request for state aid to upgrade Inter-county Highway 158 was reported, and trucks were dispatched to Luhrig to resurface problem sections.
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Athens County
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Chamber of Commerce of
Athens
Nelsonville
Board of Trade of
Southeastern Ohio
Automobile Clubs
H. S. Perry
State Maintainance Department
Athens New Lexington
Luhrig
Lubiig Road
Wilson not to take league of nations post after retirement
White House and State Department officials said no information supported reports that President Wilson would be offered a titular position with the League of Nations after leaving office in March.
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Washington
White House
State Department
Wilson
League of Nations
Flour Prices Fall in East New York Retail Market
In East New York on November 12 the public benefits from lower wheat costs as four leading grocers report flour at about 10.72 dollars per barrel while other chains demand 13.20. Wholesale flour stands at 10.05 per barrel with a peak of 17 in May. Grocers note a steady decline alongside wheat.
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New York
Chai
Desperate Botched Slaying Plot In Norton Kansas
A 17 year old, Carl Johnson, allegedly attempted to shoot five members of the Heiserman family while they dined. He was promised $200 by Elmer Heiserman to carry out the killings. The dog of Johnson remains a lone companion at the jail as authorities investigate the case.
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Norton
Kansas
Carl Johnson
Young Johnson
Elmer Heiserman
Johnson
Heiserman
Elmer
Ezra Rachlin the child prodigy in Los Angeles
The article profiles Ezra Rachlin a seven language speaking boy genius born in Los Angeles. At 12 he studies at Columbia University and excels in philosophy music and languages. He enjoys piano violin and poetry while lamenting that he dislikes girls.
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Los Angeles
Edward Roche Hardy
Columbia University
Ezra Rachlin
Herman Rachlin
Ezra
Mamma
Ella Rachlin
Post Office Edict Orders Grey Chambray Aprons
Detroit Nov 12 Postmaster Nagel decrees that all women employed by the post office on duty must wear grey chambray aprons starting December 1. Women challenge the authority claiming the rule targets dress and dignity. A mass meeting is planned to protest and a Washington appeal is possible if enforced.
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Detroit
Nagel
Washington
Hoover Thanks Harding for Donation to Europe Relief
Herbert Hoover sent a telegram to Senator Harding thanking him for a 2500 dollar contribution to the Fund for Feeding Starving Children in Europe. He praises Harding's subscription and leadership in raising 23 million dollars to aid 3.5 million under nourished children through the American Relief Administration.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Senator Harding
Europe
Hoover
Point Isabel
Texas
American Relief Administration
America
French Delegates Ready to Quit if Germany Joins League
The Echo de Paris says French delegates to the League of Nations will withdraw if Germany is admitted. Premier Leagues ordered Bourgeois Hanotoux and Vivians to leave the assembly on a German admission vote. Paris says Bulgaria and Austria may join, but Germany’s petition faces opposition.
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Paris
League of Nations
Germany
Echo de Paris
M. Bourgeois
Hanotoux
Vivians
Bulgaria
Austria
League
Indicted men face court to enter pleas
Indicted men from the November grand jury were arraigned before Judge Worstell. Frank Carragan pled guilty to burglary at Glouster jewelry store and was fined 200 dollars and jailed until paid. Vernon Bricker pled guilty to burglary at Manhattan Stores Company. sentence given. Henry Ward pled not guilty to burglary at John Tedrow’s store room. defense appointed. date set. Other indictments saw mixed pleas and trial dates, including a murder case and a divorce suit dismissed.
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L. G.worstell
Frank Carragan
Thomas Saunder
Glouster
Henry Ward
Foft
John Tedrow
Nelsonville
Hison
O. Free
Vernon Bricker
Manhattan Stores Company
Assis
Ralph Lewis
John A. B. Wells
Newman Branham
Manhattan Fared
R. D. Wiliams
Wetail
Smit
Smith Wags
William
Ea Php
Rane
Pucetae
Armistice Day talk urges Pacific naval buildup
The Boston area speech warned that without action to build and maintain a navy in the Pacific the war would continue. Congressman L. D. urged steady policy and warned of danger to peace if pacific waters are left undefended.
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Louis
United States
Navy
Pacific
L. City
Victory medals issued by War Department near six hundred fifty thousand
Washington November reports show about 654000 World War II victory medals issued by the War Department through last night. Today's mail brought requests for 6000 more.
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Washington
War Department
Saturday Night Dance at Junior Order Hall
A Saturday night dance is scheduled for November 18 at the Junior Order Hall located at corner court and Washington. Residents are invited to attend to enjoy music and social dancing.
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Junior Order
Corner Court
Washington
Why Not Kill 3 000 000 Rats Trapping a Pair
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin urges rat control citing rapid reproduction. It warns a single pair could multiply to 369 709 482 in three years, claiming rats threaten food and spread disease. The information is distributed through the Washington Information Bureau.
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United States Biologicau
United States
Department of Agricult
Washington Information Bureau
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