Arbuckle Opens Defense in Manslaughter Case
Roscoe Arbuckle began his fight for freedom as his lawyers attacked the prosecution’s manslaughter case tied to Virginia Rappe’s death. The courtroom brimmed with legal and expert advisers including Gouvernor Morris and a fingerprint handwriting expert as a parade of attorneys filled the rail.
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M. D. Tracy
United Press
San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Arbuckle
Gouvernor Morris
Epert
Community Sing at Carbon Hill Church Sunday
A community sing will be held at the Carbon Hill Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday evening November 7. The program includes selections by the male quartet and invites people of Carbon Hill and area to attend.
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Carbon Hill
Carbon Hill Methodist Episcopal Church
Murder confession in Betty Sharples case shocks Chicago
Thomas Catherwood confessed to killing Betty Sharples 22 to steal her saved Christmas money for her infant son. He described strangling her in the morning, binding her with a rope, and searching the house before finding fifty dollars. Sharples' husband Charles discovered the body.
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Chicago
Thomas Catherwood
Betty Sharpies
Betty
Varner Divorce Case Dismissed After a Hearing
The divorce suit of Mary C Warer against Jacob L Varner, heard by Judge Worstell, was dismissed. Both petitions were thrown out without settlement or separation. William Wyman of J R Watkins Co was cleared of charges. his visit to the Warner home was his customary sales call.
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Mary C. Warer
Jacob L. Varner
Worstell
William Wyman
J. R. Watkins Co
Mr. Wyman
Warner Home
Agreement Reached on Newberry Vote After January
In Washington on November 23 the Senate agreed to vote on the Newberry case after January 1. The decision ends a dispute and sets a clear timeline for the controversial nomination.
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Washington
Senate
Belfast Gunmen Open Fire in Street Rampage
Gunmen roamed Belfast streets this afternoon firing at pedestrians creating a fresh terror wave in the city. Police urged residents to stay indoors as authorities investigated the downtown chaos and hunted suspects.
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Belfast
Police Chief Ousted in Lima After Commission Report
Mayor F. A. Burkhardt suspended and removed Chief of Police O. J. Roush after a partial report from the investigation commission. The dispatch hints at scandal mongers and gossip surrounding the department.
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Lima
F. A. Burkhardt
O. J. Roush
Marines Guard Mails In Transit War Zone
A photograph and caption show Marines armed with rifle bayonet and automatic guarding parcels between the Washington post office and Union Station. The note claims similar scenes in major cities as mail audits loom during the Christmas rush.
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Washington Post Office
Union Station
Church Goes Into Retail Trade in Lima
Christ Church in Lima through Stagatha's guild begins selling a popular flour brand with commissions to the organization. Samples are sold at the church and members choose there. Rector Rev. Kirk B. O'Farral says the church may open a small general store for members.
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Lima
Christ Church
Stagatha’s Guild
Kirk B. O’farral
Bandits On Mail Train Shot By Marines Near Pittsburgh
Three bandits boarded the Baltimore and Ohio train Number 9 from Washington to Pittsburgh and were confronted by U S marines. Two suspects were killed, the other seriously wounded and arrested after they refused to surrender. Marine guards were placed on mail trains and mail trucks by order of President Harding and Secretary Denby following a wave of robberies.
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Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
United States
Harding
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
New York
Open Shop Threat Looms in Cincinnati
Building trades in Cincinnati threaten to adopt open shop on January 1 unless wage agreement terms set by mediator Rabbi David Philipson are adopted. The move follows pressure from local contractors and union officials amid ongoing negotiations.
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Cincinnati
Navy
David Philipson
Firemen Quell Basement Fire at Hedwigs Church Hall
In Toledo on November 23, a large crowd at Hedwig's church hall watched as firefighters contained a basement blaze that threatened the building while people gathered for an entertainment event. No injuries reported and the panic was averted as firemen worked efficiently.
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Toledo
Cash Register Suit Filed by National Cash Register
National Cash Register Company of Dayton files suit in New York State Supreme Court against Remington Arms Company alleging infringement of rights. The action was begun on November 23.
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CASH
New York
State Supreme Court
National Cash Register Company of
Dayton, C
Remington Arms Co
Bank Robbers Blown From Stoutsville Anvil by Hunters
Hunters returning to Circleville early today routed a gang that had burned holes in the Farmers and Citizens Bank of Stoutsville near here. The robbers escaped after their loot was damaged.
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Circleville, O
Farmers and Citizens Bank of Stoutsville
Four mantel and file dealers jailed for Sherman act violations
New York November 23 four mantel and file dealers who pleaded guilty to Sherman anti trust violations were sentenced today by Federal Judge Vanfleet. The men received jail terms and fines as punishment for the offenses.
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New York
Vanfleet
naval arms talks near breakthrough at Washington
Washington reports a possible breakthrough as the arms limitation conference may reach a definite agreement. Japan seeks 70 percent of U S and British naval strength, vs the 6 percent proposed by the United States, with ministers poised to decide. Briand may raise French Italian sea forces amid efforts to ease war fears and Anglo Japanese ties.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Briand
Fast Eastern Committee
Germany
Teutons
First formal meeting of sinking fund commissioners
In Columbus on November 23 the sinking fund commissioners of the world war compensation fund held their initial meeting. Attorney General Price, Secretary of State Smith, and State Auditor Tracy led discussions on the bonus issue administration, compensation applications, bond interest rates, and sale methods. A supervisor for the fund will be appointed soon.
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Columbus
Sinking Fund
World War Compensation Fund
Price
Smith
Tracy
Thanksgiving Services in Chauncey and Millfield Churches
Thanksgiving services announced for Chauncey Methodist church at 10 A M with sermon by L W Spayd and Millfield Church of Christ service at 7 P M with sermon by Ed Dabrita.
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Chauncey
L. W. Spayd
Millfield
Church of Christ
Ed. Dabrita
Hocking Miners Hit Hardest in Ohio Job Slump
Columbus reports show seven cities with rising general business activity while Hocking Valley miners face the worst employment conditions. Percy Tetlow, state director of industrial relations and regional director for a federal unemployment conference, notes many have had no work since July and depleted savings. He favors creating a relief fund by municipal and federal governments to provide work during downturns.
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Columbus
Ohio
Percy Tetlow
National Conference On Unemploy
Hocking Valley
Tetlow
Naval retrenchment orders cut officers in royal navy
London reports a government planned sweep to reduce royal navy personnel. Demotions include sixty captains and 240 commanders, many promoted during the war. Northcliffe papers call to abrogate the Anglo Japanese alliance, while others criticize Briand’s stance at the Washington arms conference.
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Charles M. Meccann
London
Royal Navy
Northcliffe
China
Japan
The
London Chronicle
Daily News
Westminister Gazette
Briand
France
Princess Mary to wed Viscount Lascelles after engagement
London reports Princess Mary, 24, will marry Viscount Lascelles, 39, a royal confidant and heir who inherited 2.5 million pounds from a reclusive uncle. The couple, described as enjoying horse riding and war work, likely wed around Christmas.
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London
All England
Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Earl of Harewood
Buckingham Palace
Althouh
Lascelles
Sandringham Palace
Fighting Breaks Out in Belfast as Snipers Resurface
Gunfire erupts in Belfast at noon with pedestrians fleeing as snipers resume battles in several districts. Curfew to be enforced in the Ballymacarrett Sinn Fein neighborhood starting at 9 PM tonight.
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Belfast
Ballymacarrett
Sinn Fein
Larger Rate Cut Will Be Sought on Farm Stuffs
Columbus November 23 Director of Commerce Phipps said the current ten percent freight rate cut on agricultural products by railroads is insufficient. He announced a campaign to push for a forty percent reduction to offset an August 1920 rate increase.
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Columbus
Phipps
Ohio
Reinhart and Fowler Nuptials in Pomeroy
Mr and Mrs Frank Reinhart returned from Columbus where they wed Miss Clarissa Fowler younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Fowler of Middleport The groom is son of Mrs Margaret Reinhart of Pomeroy They will reside in Pomeroy.
Boxing Bill at Opera House Puts Mellman Against Quinn
Friday boxing bill at the opera house features Jakie Mellman versus Joe Quinn in the main event. Semi windups include Elmer Goodwin versus Young Kid McCoy of Athens and John Leifheit against Kid Powell, with five preliminaries. McCoy, the Ashens boy, is hailed as a comer by Thor Olson.
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Opera House
Jakie Mellman
Joe Quinn
Elmer Goodwin
Kid McCoy
Athens
John Leifheit
Kid Powell
McCoy
Thor Olson
Albany Grange Meeting Saturday at One
Albany Grange will meet Saturday afternoon at one o'clock to conduct important business with a good attendance urged.
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Albany Grange
Albany
Ohio Marietta football gate price sparks cross rivalry
Ohio management faced complaints over a 1.50 admission for the Ohio Marietta game. Marietta demanded a 2.00 minimum and preferred hosting each fall. This year Ohio hosted to restore relations, with Marietta sharing on a 50 50 basis and admitting fans to travel at high cost.
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Ohio
Marietta
Grover
Marietta to Face Ohio in Final Classic at Ohio Field
Coach Russ Finsterwald guides Marietta for the final classic at Ohio Field against Ohio University with a strong backfield and air attack planned. Duvall at halfback and Fuller at quarterback lead a reshuffled lineup as Marietta arrives with three to five hundred fans expected to travel and a slippery field anticipated due to rain.
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Russ Finsterwald
Ohio University
Marietta
Ohio
Blue
Finsterwald
Grove City
Grove City College
Duvall
Columbia
Mooney
Fuller
Loomis
Fibre
Littler
Pope
Earick
Wade
O'Duffer
Fisher
Walsh
Patterson
Jefferson
Ohio Field
Russ Stevenson
American Legion
Medicinal Beer Ban Signed by President Harding
President Harding signed the Campbell Willis beer bill banning the manufacture and sale of medicinal beer. The measure ends a practice tied to early 20th century medical allowances and marks a nationwide prohibition of a once legal product.
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Washington
Harding
Claim of Japo to Be Decided
United Press report from Washington notes Japan's demand for a ten percent increase in capital ship tonnage. The deadlock with U S naval experts over the Hughes proposal will be raised at today’s arms conference committee meeting.
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AL Bradford
United Press
Washington
Japan
United States
Hughes
Plot to steal arms uncovered in London area
London on November 23 reports a wide plot to steal government munitions from barracks around the capital. Six civilians and four soldiers were arrested as six machine guns and eighteen rifles were found hidden in the home of a Roger Casement Sinn Fein Club member. Additional thefts were noted at Windsor Wellington and Chelsea barracks with guards posted at Windsor.
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London
Scotland Yard
Roger Casement
Sinn Fein
Windsor Barracks
Wellington
Chelsea Barracks
Treasurer sues Cromwell Steel for taxes due
Walter G. Ludwig county treasurer files suit in common pleas court against Cromwell Steel Company of Lorain to recover 24 656 37 dollars in personal taxes owed to the county from the plant.
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Sues Steel Workers
Elyria
Walter G. Ludwig
Cromwell Steel Company
Lorian
Common Pleas
New Berlin Envoy Arrives in U S First Since War
Baron Edmund von Thermann, Germanys first diplomat to the United States since the war, has arrived in Washington to pave the way for a future ambassador. Upon the ambassadors arrival von Thermann will serve as counselor of the embassy.
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Berlin
U. S
Baron Edmund von Thermann
Germany
United States
Washington
von Thermann
Japs To Recede In Naval Plan At Armaments Meet
Washington November 23 Japan has decided to retreat partly from demanding a ten percent increase in capital ship tonnage under the American naval limitation program. The decision came as the naval armament committee conferred, with Admiral Jon Kato, minister of the Japanese navy, expected to declare the move at today's meeting.
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Washington
Japan
Naval Armament Committee
Jon Kato
Japan Navy
Hocking Valley Railroad Officials Guest at Athens Luncheon
Chamber of Commerce forum praised Athens as a top Ohio city for passenger business. W. H. Fisher introduced Hocking Valley officials and spoke on growth, taxes, and local projects. Congressman E. D. Fess was announced as next speaker on Our Business Outlook.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
8. D. Fess
National Capital
W. H. Fisher
Hocking Valley Railroad
Athens
M. M. Green
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Athens County
Connors
H Q. Wasson
M. A. Kinney
Billy” Michaels
W. W. Housted
Ray Pierce
W. H. Hartzel Jr
J. H. Gross
H. T. Files
Fisher
Country Club
Ohio University
E. B. Bryan
Colgate
Chamber
Christmas shopping plan teased by Watch Dogs in Messenger
A notice teases the Watch Dogs assisting hundreds of Messenger readers with Christmas shopping and offering a dandy proposition for readers. It hints help for both women and men and promises full particulars in Friday's Messenger.
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Watch Dogs
Messenger
Abrigal
Arms conference may seek to lessen horrors of war
An American delegation member outlined proposals to reduce war horrors, including submarine abolition, limits on subs, bans on poison gases, city bombing, and new weapons. Officials suggest revising war rules if conflicts recur to curb atrocities, while noting future wars could be more destructive despite limits.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Washington
Harding
Naqvab
Outbreaks Between Strikers and Union Men in Cleveland
Police investigate outbreaks between strike sympathizers and nose union men as eight street clashes are reported. Albert Carter is killed when crushed by a truck wheel while boarding. Eleven men are arrested, and strikers pledge 9000 shares of $25 to fund a cooperative dairy delivery project within a week.
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Cleveland, CO
Albert Carter
Carter
G A R Regular Meeting Announced for November 26
The G A R issues notice of a regular meeting on Saturday November 26 at 1 o'clock with important business on the agenda. Eli Roush P C signs the notice.
Premier Briand to issue final statement on land armament limits
Washington officials confirm that France’s Premier Briand will deliver a final statement on the limitation of land armament at the land armament conference. He is expected to address how France views treaty restraints and enforceability in future security pacts.
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Washington
Briand
France
Panama Canal
Washington Information Bureau
National Geographic Society
British Navy Supplies Badges For Numerous Ships
Badges symbolic of ship names are being provided to a large number of vessels in the British navy conveying emphasis on identity and tradition across the fleet.
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Varner
Washington, D. C
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Hocking
Ment
Lord Northcliffe
Alleady
Princess Mary Wilf
Villenge
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Cleveland
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Eli Roush
P. C
Lamborn
Glouster
Panama
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
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