Air taxis planned for major cities with low fare
Col Hartney announces fleets of yellow air cabs to serve Chicago Boston Detroit and other cities with 250 mile range 100 mph speeds and landings on four acre pads. Safety features include high lift wing designs and simplified lifting braces. Production aims to cut costs to about 1000 per plane using Ford-style assembly.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Newas
Detroit
Baltimore
Washingtoreveland
Cincinnati
Colum- Dayton
Ann Arbor
Toledo
Hio
St. Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Battle Creek
Los Angeles
Colone I. FE
Hartney
Ace
International News Service
Dayton
Ford
Angry Wife Tries End Her Life After Car Sale
Pomeroy O Nov 13 After an argument with her husband over the sale of their automobile Mrs Clarence Neutzling of nearby Heights swallowed carbolic acid with suicidal intent Tuesday night. Neutzling had joined others in buying Hennessey interest in the Io gan house coal mine and sold the runabout to raise funds. Mrs Neutzling sought to express displeasure and was saved from death, appearing to recover the following day. The couple have been married about a year. The life came here from Nelsonville, Edith Bri ll, sister of Mrs Smith Kincaid of Pomeroy. They live with George Rasp and daughter on the hill.
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Pomeroy. O
Clarence Neutzling
Ery Heights
Pomeroy
Neutzling
Hennessey
Iogan House
Neutzing
Ving
Haveeen
Nelsonville
Edith Brill
Smith Kincaid F Pomeroy
George Rasp
Air Service Men Fly Over Nine Million Miles in 1923
Dayton report from McCook Field tallies 9,093,360 miles flown by air service pilots in 1923 at an average 120 mph. Aviators logged 7,778 hours aloft with 605,080 miles per accident and 158 mis haps involving 262 people. One crash per 479 flying hours and one fatality per 2, etc.
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Dayton
McCook Field
Air Service
de Haviland
Sir A Conan Doyle Often Wrote From Desk on Holmes Tales
Doyle typically penned two words of a Sherlock Holmes story at his desk. The note highlights his writing habit and pace, reflecting a quiet literary routine.
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A. Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holme
Foster Seeks Federal Bench Placement at Capital
Washington November 13 President Coolidge accepted the resignation of John F E from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The resignation becomes effective November 18.
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Foster
Federal
Capital
Washington
Coolidge
John FE
United States
Ohio
Foster Seeks Federal Bench Seat Following Judge Sater’s Resignation
Congressen Israel M. Foster of Athens announces candidacy for appointment to the U S district bench now held by Judge John E Sater who plans retirement after reaching the retirement age and a Harrison Bentant trial. U S District Attorney Hough is also mentioned as a possible appointee.
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Columbus
Israel M. Foster
Athens
Washington
John E. Sater
Sater
Coolidge
Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease
U. S
Hough
Congress Orders the Big Ship's Fate
Washington report says Congress will decide the suit in the District of Columbia courts to halt the destruction of the battleship Washington. Rep. Thomas H. Butler notes Congress authorized disposal and that the ship is to be used as a target until sunk under naval limitation treaty.
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Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Thomas 8. Butler
Pennsylvania
House Naval Affairs Committee
Butler
Starch Hint Found in Pacific Tree Ferns Trade
A potential commercial starch source has been discovered in Pacific tree ferns. Researchers note the finding could shift supply sources and invite further study into extraction methods and economic viability.
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The
Pacific
Grand Exalted Ruler to Visit Logan Lodge
Logan Ohio November 13 for the first time Logan lodge No 452 will host a Grand Exalted Ruler John G Price of Columbus. He and the Columbine degree team will confer initiatory work on a large class December 4. Plans aim to make the occasion the greatest in local history with invites to other lodges and a large delegation expected.
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LOGAN
Logan Lodge
Two Are Slain in Liquor War in Cleveland
In Cleveland police report two men, Louis Rosen and Adolph Adelson, were murdered in a garage behind Rosen's home during an early morning bootlegger dispute. Rosen and Adelson were shot six times and a stabbing wound pierced Adelson's heart. Police question a business partner of Rosen as they pursue the bootlegger gang theory.
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Cleveland
Louis Rosen
Adolph Adelson
Gainor Road
Philadelphia
Rosen
Adelson
Hosen
Woodlane Avenue
Oat Rosen
Tarien
Gangland Gunfire Flare Follows O Bannon Death
In Chicago on November 13 a wave of gangland violence erupted with gunfire retaliation for the murder of Dean O Bannon. Victim William Shields, 32, died after refusing to name his killer or aid police, deepening underworld silence.
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Chicago
Dean O’bannion
William Shields
Delay Marks First Test Flight Of ZR-3 Dirigible
The first test flight of the Zepp l in ZR-3 The Los Angeles will occur next week rather than Saturday Lieutenant Commander James M Deem said today the dirigibles gas bags were to be filled with helium today
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Lakehurst
N. J
Los Angeles
James M. Deem
Horse Expert Dr John H Blattenberg Dies in Lima Ohio
Dr John H Blattenberg 55 renowned veterinarian and former major in the First Division AEF died yesterday at Lima Driving Park during a conversation with friends. Officials report the death caused by a cerebral hemorrhage.
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Lima, O
John H. Blattenberg
Lima
Trade power contest in Pomeroy as two firms vie for home service
Pomeroy Ohio reports two major power firms, Ohio Power and Mutual Electric, winning village franchises. Ohio Power plans 12 cent per kilowatt pricing and has poles up, aiming to start within 45 days. Mutual Electric offers 11 cents and will begin within 20 days after franchise expiry. Residents scramble to sign contracts with either company.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Ohio Power Company
Mutual Electric Company
K. W
Mutual
Mutual Company
Borah urges quick start for new Congress
Idaho Senator Borah, set to chair the Senate foreign relations panel, calls for an early start to legislate after the elections. He backs immediate focus on agricultural issues and the world court question, urging only routine appropriation bills in a short session.
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William K. Borah
Idaho
Senator Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Merahs
Borah
Mento Coardes Ake White Wouse On & Marver
Congress
Buchtel Man Held In A Gar Thef
Nelsonville Ohio November 13 Dobey Rife of Buchtel was arrested by Chief Pearson as he stepped from a bus charged with grand larceny. The Dodge coupe stolen from John Wion was found in Dover and ownership traced to Athens county. Rife and a Buchtel companion, also named, were recognized on the square and later held to the grand jury in $1500 bond.
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Nelsonville
Dover
Athens County
Wien
Tiie
Accus Ny
Kent, O
Lax
Newspaper photographers chased away at Nile clash
In Nile Ohio photographers covering a clash between klan and anti klan groups were forced to flee after klansmen attacked a photographer who had exposed plates. A klan official told him to shoot but later violence smashed the film. The incident reflects chaotic coverage by press during the confrontation.
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Nile
Pittsburgh
Ohio University Gears Up for 1924 Homecoming Weekend
Officials predict 1500 alumni will return to Athens for a two day Homecoming. Events include a freshman-sophomore sack race, a big barbecue with 1000 pounds of meat and 90 gallons of burgoo, and an evening dance in the women’s gymnasium. The day’s program will be broadcast from WBAV Columbus with President Bryan and the University Glee Club.
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Ohio University
Athens
Alumni Association
Chase
WBAV
Columbus
Bryan
University Glee Club
Beatrice Cahill Died After Fall Near York
Beatrice Cahill aged 16 died of cerebral hemorrhage believed caused indirectly by a fall near York, Marion County, Ohio, on November 13. The incident prompted investigators to assess the sequence of events leading to her death.
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Marion
Beatrice Cahill
York
Burton Not Candidate for Speaker Says He Will Answer If Called
Representative Theodore Burton of Ohio stated he is not a candidate for speaker but would respond if the House elects him. He made the remark during discussions on the leadership race in Washington.
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Washington
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Strike Imminent as Dayton Car Lines Refuse Talks
In Dayton Ohio on November 12 talks of a street car strike spread after operators refused a conference on wage increases and conditions. Dayton Street Car Co employees voted to strike with others expected soon. Companies oppose a 20 cent hourly raise, keeping pay at 75 cents while fares stay five cents with a penny transfer.
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Dayton, O
Dayton Street Car Co
Washington Battleship Fate Under Arms Conference
A suit by William B. Sheerer seeks to stop destroying the unfinished Washington battleship and its $35 million cost after the Washington Arms Conference led to an agreement to halt new ships and destroy existing ones. A Friday hearing may prevent sinking on Saturday.
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Washington
William B. Sheerer
Klan Forming State Police Reported in Ohio Riots
Prosecutor Harvey A. Burgess says old Ohio statute Section 10199 allowed armed private groups to act as police during Klan riots. Investigators report Klan organizers recruited men in Trumbull Warren Mahoning and other counties to form a “Brats Police” with fees totaling 17.35 dollars. Conditions in Niles have stabilized after disturbances.
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White
Burgess
Trumbull
Warren
Mahoning
Jefferson
Columbiana
Brats
Ebars
Niles
Ted Down
Red Cross Leader to Aid Hocking Roll Call in Ohio
National Red Cross director Henry M. Baker will oversee Hocking county's 1925 annual Roll Call next week. He will speak at the high school auditorium at 2 15 PM Monday then address Kiwanis and Rotary at 6 PM and appear at the Opera House at 8 PM with Lorain disaster film shown. Local four ward chairmen Sherman Lyke J W Woodard Mrs George Hengst and Miss Minnie Moore lead membership solicitation.
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Baker
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Opera House
Lorain
Hocking County
Sherman Lyke
J. W. Woodard
George Hengst
Minnie Moore
Cream for Eskimos to Ship Ice Cream North
Montreal plans to introduce ice cream to Eskimos with specially freighted shipments. All cream flavors will be included for native consumption in the near future.
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Montreal
Officer Killed as Communists Attack Cavallia
In Cavallia, an assault by striking communists on police and military units left one officer dead and sixteen soldiers wounded, according to a government communique released today in Athens.
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Athens
Cavallia
Gas Rate Talks Under Way in Columbus
Engineers from the Federal Gas and Fuel Co. and city experts met to settle a fair temporary natural gas rate as a court hearing is paused. Judge Kinkead of Common Pleas court agreed to suspend proceedings while the disputants seek agreement on an interim rate.
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Columbus
Federal Gas and Fuel Co
Kinkead
Common Pleas Court
First Indian Sheriff Elected in Glacier County
Sheriff-elect Dick Croff, a Blackfoot Indian, becomes the first of his race to hold Glacier county sheriff's office. He was elected November 4, noted as possibly the only Indian ever to grow a mustache. Glacier county includes Glacier National Park in Montana.
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Dick Croff
Croff
Glacier County
Glacier National Park Reservation
Montana
Miners in Nelsonville Nominate Ticket for Sub-District 1
In Nelsonville Ohio on November 13 the United Mine Workers sub-district 1 official ticket for District 6 announced three candidates for president five for vice president and five for secretary treasurer. Endorsements from locals determined ballot eligibility with results led by incumbent Robert M Marshall president and Fred Hemely vice president. secretary treasurer Conrad Wein led with sixty four endorsements. The general election will be in December for a two year term.
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Nelsonvilile
United Mine Workers of America
Ening
Sabelle
Robert M. Marshall
Glouster
J. BE. Swyers
Murray City
W. Wallace
Fred Hemeley
Robert Bell
Lawrence Rutter
Millfield
John Wilson
Poston
Ed Pier
Wage cut predicted by union leader in El Paso
James OConnell president of the Metal Trades Union told local members attending AFL convention that general wage reductions are expected this winter. He spoke at a gathering in El Paso Texas noting the upcoming AFL meeting opens Monday.
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EL Paso
Texas
James O’connell
The
Metal Trades Union
American Federation of Labor
Western Hocking Scene Of Death By Own Action
Charles Shisler a 50 year old man shot himself at his mother in law's home in western Hocking county after being brought there for rest. Despondency was cited as the cause. Shisler's home was in Pickaway county and he had been in poor health for weeks. He fired three shots into his breast with fatal results. Dr Barton and Justice Robison conducted an autopsy.
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Barton
8. M. Robison
Trenton Abandons Search for Leif Arlison Yacht
The U S S Trenton ends the Greenland search for the missing yacht Leif Arlcson and heads home to the United States. Captain Kalbfus directs the Navy department in the decision and voyage back.
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Washington
U. S. S. Trenton
Leif Arlcson
Greenland
United States
Kalbfus
Navy Department
Jury Fails to Convict Solor in Booze Case
In Baltimore on November 18 the jury found Congressman John Phillip Hill not guilty on all six counts of violating the Volstead Act after twenty hours of deliberation. The trial centered on whether his home wine and cider were intoxicating. the court had allowed the jury to consider Section 29 and whether reasonable home production could be exempt. The verdict followed a three day hearing with Judge Soper instructing the jurors and the crowd outside reacting with enthusiasm as Hill pledged to push a bill legalizing light wines and beer.
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Baltimore
John Phillip Hill
United States District Court
Hma
Morris EB
Soper
John Killip Hil
Circuit Court
Hill
Preas & Bill
Congress
Howard A. Kelly
Congressman Hill
Maryland
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Madden
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University
Dayton Carlines
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