Klan Chief Defends Organization Before House Panel
Colonel William J. Simmons answers charges of inciting religious hatred and mob violence before the House Rules Committee. Supreme counsel Paul Theridge disputes figures on money use while defending the Klan. Simmons targets allegations and defends associates as witnesses simmer on the witness stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Kolbert
Simmons
Committee
Elizaeth Tyler
Atlanta
Edward Kung Clark
Uncle Sam's Newest Gun Weighs 1 5 Million Pounds
The coast defense rifle, weighing 1 600 000 pounds with mechanism, was shown at Aberdeen proving grounds to the army ordnance association. It has a 44 000 yard range and could lead to eliminating the disappearing carriage. Army experts forecast this after tests and may recommend fourteen contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
Army Ordnance Association
Rules panel debates Klan probe with delays
The rules committee is not expected to decide for several days whether to recommend an exhaustive investigation of the Klan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rules Committee
Peterson’s Ointment advertised as cure for eczema and piles
Says Piles All Gone and no more eczema. A customer reports relief after using Peterson's Ointment for years of head eczema and piles. Miss Mary Hill of Pittsburg thanks the product for clearing blotches. Another user from Racine notes long itching piles improved. Sold for 60 cents, mail orders by Peterson Ointment Co. Inc., Buffalo.
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Peterson
Mary Hill
Third Avenue
Pittsburg
Petersen
A. B. Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Wis
Druge
Ists
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo
Damages Sought in Nelsonville Gasoline Fire Case
C D Shafer Co seeks 13819.84 against Ella E Bell for two destroyed buildings after a gas line fire in Nelsonville near Hocking Valley station. Shafer alleged Bell installed and maintained an underground tank feeding a nearby filling station and used hose connections to unload gasoline into underground storage. The incident date is September 22, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. D. Shafer Co
Elaa EP. Bell
Hocking Valley
Bell
Gasoline Tank Car Negligence Sparks Fire Damaging Property
The Hocking Valley train crew unknowingly moved a gasoline tank car on a track used for other rolling stock after the operator failed to place alerts or a watchman. Large spills caused a fire and explosion destroying two buildings owned by C. D. Shafter Co. suing Bell for $13,819.84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
C. D. Shafter Co
Bell
Glouster Man Pleads Guilty After Dance Disturbance
Glouster Bill Shires pleaded guilty to fighting before Mayor Wallace last night, fined 10 dollars plus costs, total 17 dollars, with a warning of harsher punishment on a next offense. He had caused trouble at a local dance last Saturday. charges were filed Monday by Marshal Williams and Shires was arrested Wednesday. Local notices advertise Red River Ohios potatoes and a church event at First Baptist with The devil on the run by Jacksonville Gospel Team. Daughters of Veterans meet at Odd Fellow hall. Friendship Circle at the Methodist church. Christian Workers at Church of Christ tomorrow night.
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Bill Shires
Wallace
Shires
Marshal Williams
L. E. Munden & Co
Giouster
Ohio
First Baptist Church
Jacksonville
L. M. Good
Daughters of Veterans
Odd Fellow
Friendship Circle
Methodist Church
Christian Workers
Church of Christ
Alden Wells
Zanesville
C. B. Martin
Trimble Church of Christ
R. E. L. Taylor
Tennessee
Fiza Morris
Glouster
Morris
Harold Davis
Co. S. A
Columbus
Davis
Delmar Gladden
W. M. Tryon
Son Returns to Mt Rainier After Visit in City
A little son returned to Mount Rainier Maryland ending a visit with relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Tryon works as a monotype keyboard operator at the government printing office in Washington.
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Mt. Rainier
Mr. Tryon
Monotype
Government Printing Office
Washington
Farmers suffer from low prices not rate hikes say rail brief
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brief filed with the public utilities commission argues that farmers face worse finances and cannot be hurt by freight rate decisions. It notes farm rates are not higher than other goods but payments are tougher due to low market prices. The brief adds roads did not raise rates when prices were high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bomb Plot Reported Targeting Chicago Federal Building
Reports claim an attempted bombing of the Chicago federal building was thwarted. Federal operatives and police withheld comment while detectives followed lead. a time bomb in a mail sack was found at 8:30 A M. A threatening Italian letter was sent to Chief of Detectives Michael Hughes.
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Chicago
Detective Bureau
Michael Hughes
Ames Sees First Snow as King Winter Approaches
The piece notes winter's advance toward Ames with preparations for cold weather and coal. It records Amesville reporting the first snow on Wednesday and temperatures dropping to 24 degrees. It also mentions haddocks laying up to 1,500,000 eggs per season.
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Ames
Amesville
Baltimore man deserted by wife after marriage to Emily Knowles
Guy Spiker of Baltimore wed Emily Knowles, an English woman wronged by his brother Perley for her baby's name. Now Emily is said to have left with another companion, abandoning both her husband and baby.
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Guy Spiker
Baltimore
Emily Knowles
Perley
Famed Man in Woman's Death In Chillicothe
Authorities investigate the death of Mrs. George Cottrell in Chillicothe on Oct 13 from gunshot wounds. Her children claim the fatal shot was fired by their uncle Everett Cottrell, who is under arrest for investigation as surgeons attempted to save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
George Cottrell
Investigation Finds Two Bullet Wounds on Woman
An inquiry reports the woman has two bullet wounds in her abdomen. The case details remain under investigation as authorities pursue leads and assess injuries.
Akron chest drive set for November
The Better Akron Federation announces a replenishment drive for the Community Chest to be started in November, aiming to raise funds for local services and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Better Akron Federation
Two Inmates Escape Cambridge County Jail
Carl White and Andrew Jackson, both colored, escaped from Cambridge county jail Thursday morning by sawing away two iron bars in a window. White was held for stealing an automobile and Jackson for stealing jewelry.
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Cambridge, O
Carl White
Andrew Jackson
White
Jackson
Army blimp crashes into Hampton Roads near Langley Field
A military blimp carrying three officers broke from Langley Field moorings and was blown into the sea. Navy launches rescued the officers as heavy winds drove the craft to sea.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Langley Field
Local Couples Enjoy Sunday Visits and a Columbus Trip
The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Slater with Rosa and the Slater daughters, plus Miss Ad die Callahan, rode 31 to Columbus on Saturday. Sunday guests included Miss Lizzie Krivisti and Ambrose Terrell at the Coon home. Athens visits featured Mr. and Mrs. Lou Householder and Chauncey hosts.
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Joe Slater
Rosa
Fred Slater
Addie Callahan
Columbus
Lizzie Krivisti
Ambrose Terrell
Arthur Coon
Lou Householder
Athens
Phelps
H. A. Goodson
Ben Phelps
B. Goodson
Chauncey
James Terrell
Bill Nichols
Elmer Wharton
John Martin
Laten
Akron
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Dan
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Chicago Federal
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Ross County
Weely
Eagle Brand
Lorden Company
Borden
McCune Tire Co’s
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D. Zenner Co
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