Stroud to Hang for Leavenworth Prison Guard Killing
Robert F. Stroud, condemned to death for stabbing and killing a prison guard at Leavenworth, loses a Supreme Court challenge to halt the hanging. The case drew wide Midwest attention as Stroud argued capital punishment illegal in Kansas and a former governor urged the hangings occur outside the state. Stroud was serving a sentence for an Alaska murder when he killed Andrew Turner with a concealed knife.
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Washington
Robert F. Stroud
Leavenworth Federal Prison
Supreme Court of the United States
Middle West
Stroud
Kansas
Alaska
Andrew Turner
Enumerators Wanted in Athens County for Census Work
The Census Department seeks enumerators for districts in Athens County including Bern, Circle Hill, Sugar Creek, Infirmary Dover, Rome, Trimble, Glouster, Jacksonville, Waterloo, York townships, Nelsonville and Ward 4. Apply by first mail to Milton S. Cox, Supervisor of Census, McArthur, Ohio.
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Census Department
Athens County
Bern Township
Circle Hill
Sugar Creek
Infirmary
Dover Township
Rome Township
Trimble Township
West Trimble
Green’s Run
East Trimble
Hollis
Good Health to You Dr Carter's K and B Tea
Dr Carter's K and B Tea gains popularity as a simple vegetable remedy amid high prices. The ad claims it cleanses liver stomach and bowels purifies blood and improves skin while boosting family well being with regular use. It targets pimples and a sallow complexion and appeals to children.
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Dr. Carter
Bank Officer Missing After $200000 Bank Loss
Chicago police seek James M. Miles vice president of Standard Trust and Savings Bank after he vanished with an alleged $200000 shortage from stock speculation. Bank examiner C H Meyer reviewed books days before Miles’s disappearance as bank president Charles S Castle says the shortage was disclosed at a directors meeting.
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Chicago
James M. Miles
Standard Trust and Savings Bank
Miles
C. H. Meyer
Chas. S. Castle
Abor Leaders Test Right To Picket In Supreme Court
Government asks Supreme Court to rule on labor union picketing at plants during strikes despite injunction. Matty McLaughlin of Toledo was held in contempt by Judge Killits for picketing Willys-Overland during a recent strike. the case awaits Supreme Court appeal.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Governent
Matty McLaughlin
Toledo
Killits
Willys-Overland
Danderine Promises Quick Relief for Dandruff
An old ad claims a small bottle of Danderine bought at any drug store can cure dandruff. It advises rubbing into the scalp overnight and promises that the majority of the scalp scarf will disappear by morning. Two or three applications allegedly restore hair brightness and life.
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Mitchel
COLE
Royal Mail
Olson Wins and Lawrence Falls in Athens Wrestling Match
Thor Olson defended his title against Gene Lawrence in a lengthy Athens gym bout, with Olson winning the second fall via toe hold before Lawrence countered later. The Detroit champion praised Olson and challenged a rematch in Detroit. The night also featured Lowther defeating Swick in two straight falls and Lawrence announcing backing for a newcomer with $1000 against any 158 lb challenger.
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Ohio University
Athens
Thor Olson
Gene Lawrence
Detroit
Olson
Lawrence
Lowther
Swick
Amatuers
Ben Stubensky
Local Social Notes From Amesville and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs J F Linscott took a quick trip to New England on Friday. A newborn nine pound boy arrived for Mr and Mrs Carl Sedwick on November 18. Mrs Leonard Keirns of Amesville visited her parents Mr and Mrs J F Linscott last week. Mrs P O Anderson of Illinois visits relatives at Little NY. Miss Wilma Rathburn of Athens visits relatives at Broadwell. George Lent and wife moved in with Mrs Lent’s parents for the winter in Gloucester. Mr and Mrs Herb Sedwick called on daughter Mrs Sidney Carpenter of Amesville Friday. Mrs William Vaney travels to San Toy due to sister Eva Driggs illness. Mr and Mrs Dude Crawford and their daughter visit the former’s mother Nora Crawford. B F Seaman and family motored to Athens Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Orland Brawley made a business trip to Athens Tuesday. Mrs Charles Adams visited her mother Lydia White last week. Mrs George Scheeler of Lathrop visited sister Mrs Fred Sedwick Tuesday. Miss Jessie Bolin of Columbus visits relatives here.
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J. F. Linscott
New England
Carl Sedwick
Leonard Keirns
Amesville
Ilinois
Little, N. Y
Wilma Rathburn
Athens
Broadwell
Orland Brawley
Charles Adams
Lydia White
George Scheeler
Lathrop
Fred Sedwick
Jessie Bolin
Columbus
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
For years druggists note the strong record of Kilmer Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician prescription strengthening medicine aiding natural work and respected by many friends. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention Athens Messenger. A new patented two wheeled machine can ride over growing cotton to blow weevils.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Athens Messenger
Dalmatia Clash Fears War If D Annunzio Advances
United Press reports Dr. Grouitch warning that a Dalmatian seizure by Gabrielle d Annunzio could trigger a European war. Jugo Slavs vow to defend their assigned coast from Sebenica to Ulcinji with armed force. Meanwhile a Greek plot to assassinate Premier Venizelos is said discovered in Athens with many arrests.
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Don E. Chamberlain
United Press
Washington
Europe
Gabrielle D'Annunzio
Dalmatia
al Annunzio
Grouitch
D'Annunzio
Sebenica
Dalmatian
Ulcinji
Montenegro
Andrews
London
Athens
Venizelos
Greece
Local Social News and Visits Across Towns
Mr Bert Walburn returned from a four day hunting trip in Berlin and visited Columbus on business. Mrs Cecil Shafer of Nelsonville visited her sister Mrs Elsie Dixon in Athens. Mr and Mrs Harry Metcalf were in Athens on business last week. Mr Lewis Dearing of Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs Henry Dearing. Miss Wilma Smathers and Mr Carl Newman wed in Athens on Wednesday November 12. John Deer left for Ironton for a few days. Eddie Varity of Illinois spends time with relatives here. Mrs Linda Andrews of Carbondale visited Mrs Jane McQuad. Mrs Leta Hawk of Nelsonville visits her parents. Mrs Ruth McQueid visited relatives living nearby.
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Bert Walburn
Berlin
Cecil Shafer
Nelsonville
Elsie Dixon
Harry Metcalf
Athens
Lewis Dearing
Columbus
Henry Dearing
Wilma Smathers
Carl Newman
John Keating
Henry Culp
Beatrice Crabtree
Edith Spencer
Murray City
John Deer
Ironton
Ray Wright
Pomeroy
Eddie Varity
Illinois
Linda Andrews
Carbondale
Jane McQuad
Leta Hawk
Ruth McQueid
Bandits Roub Midwest Social Club Seizing Over 5000
Three robbers held sixty players at a Denver gambling club and escaped with more than five thousand dollars, with some estimates reaching twenty thousand. Police doubt the alleged William L Carlisle link. A separate note mentions a compact electric heater with a tiny fan for warming a car.
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Denver
Colo
Midwest
William L. Carlisle
Wyoming
Carlisle
Automobile salesman fails on steep court house grade demo
An ambitious salesman tried to drive up courthouse steps but slid back as bystanders claimed a car could do it. The grade is about 60 degrees, beyond traction for any self propelled vehicle. He has learned to avoid such demonstrations.
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Court House
Parties Prepare for 1920 Presidential Race
Washington dispatch highlights early party organization for 1920 choosing candidates. Republicans and Democrats schedule national conventions January 8 and December 10, with primaries starting March 9 in New Hampshire. Potential candidates include Lodge Harding Johnson Lowden Wood Cox Palmer and McAdoo amid debates over issues such as bolshevism and the treaty ratification.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Miles Poindexter
Lodge
Harding
Ohio
Johnson
Lowden
Illinois
Wood
Wilson
W. G. McAdoo
Garfield
McAdoo
Cox
A. Mitchell Palmer
W. J. Bryan
Rhode Island
San Francisco
Asbury Park
St. Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Baltimore
Chicago
Indianapolis
South Dakota
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Michigan
New York
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Nebraska
Montana
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Maryland
California
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Oregon
Texas
West Virginia
Florida
75 Year Old Rheumatic Throws Away His Crutches
Isaac Ludwig of Delphos Ohio testifies in 1917 that after taking eight bottles of Number 40 For The Blood his rheumatism and itching eczema vanished and he no longer needs crutches. The ad notes gouty conditions malnutrition chronic rheumatism cattarrh liver complaints and impure blood as treatable by Number 40 from J C Mendenhall Evansville Indiana. McKee Drug Co sells it.
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Isaac Ludwig
Delphos
Ohio
J. C. Mendenhall
Evansville
Ind
McKee Drug Co
Titanium Ore Deposits in Norway to Feed Dye Makers
Norway reports extensive titanium ore deposits will be mined to supply the production of dyes and pigments. The discovery points to a significant raw material source for European chemical manufacturers and pigment producers.
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Norway
Time on adjoining lot and possession details
Fragmentary note states possession will be given in December. Mrs Cuckler will move to Dayton and live with her son and daughter Dr and Mrs Farmer.
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Mra. Cuckler
Dayton
Mra
Farmer
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Jugo Olavs
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