Lawrence Bolton Killed in Shooting Mystery
An inquest report from coroner L W Sanders outlines that Lawrence Bolton died from a heart wound likely caused by a shot from a 20 calibre gun wielded by Harry Dalton or Joe Jonas. Officers say Bolton was armed but no shot came from his revolver and a car was found in a ditch near the Bratton home after a raid on the Bratton residence.
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L. W. Sanders
Millfield
Athens County
Bolton
Lawrence Bolton
Harry Dalton
Joe Jonas
Saunders
Avroemonite
Belton
Ter
Albany
Holton
H. L Doe Jonas
Demity Daveb
W Dalton
Miveshal Kranks
Amoules
Bratton
An Atem
Tratton
Howard Cilne
Ft. W. Finsterwald
Hratton
Pearl W. Helwig
R. 2
Hall
Helwig
Jonas
Cady
J. Brady
Athos
PH. AfeKin
A. BR. Wells
el Bratton
Braton
Botton
Batton
Elas Graham
Vale's Mill
Jerry Botton
Ohio Hospital
Squirrels and Shots Record Reported in Logan Area
Wil Harden of Logan claims a season record of sixteen squirrels hit with sixteen shots, including a double drop from a single shot. The report weaves in police actions, a car chase, and a whisky seizure, naming deputies and local officials and detailing the investigation into Hall and Bratton.
Precautions Taken After Many Postal Robberies
United States marines guard the mails under an executive order by President Coolidge to deter robberies. About 2,500 armed guards will protect railway and automobile shipments nationwide as inspectors plan a larger mail guard under military discipline. Rewards totaling roughly 44,000 in gold are offered for three unsolved robberies. Postal workers and marines will shoot first if suspicions arise around postal stations.
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Joseph S. Wasney
United Press
Washington
United States
Coolidge
Post Office
Jayne
Eizabeth
N. J
Dusit
Juana
Simmons
Jess Holduns
Plane Strikes Walker. Pilot Vanishes Over Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on October 21 Frank W Browder an 84 year old retired cotton dealer was killed when a plane swung from the sky its propeller striking him as he walked on a road. The aircraft then disappeared toward Maxwell Field as police and officials search for the pilot.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank W.browder
Maxwell
Déld
Tess
Man Wanted in Pittsburgh Bond Swindle Arrested
Charles Knapp was arrested near Uniontown Pennsylvania in connection with a 320000 bond swindle tied to Brotherhood Savings and Trust. He claimed bonds were hidden assets of John A Bell and described meetings with John Russe and associates before the alleged theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.P
Charles BE. Knapp
Uniontown
Brotherhood Savings and Trust Company
John A. Bell
Carnegie Trust Company
John Russe
Chicago
Knapp
Russe
Frank Russe
Iiverview Park
Avifa
Hancock
Payette County
Seite
Mason Elevates Charles L. Minor to Grand Master
Dr Charles L. Minor of Springfield was elevated today to the position of Grand Master of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charles L. Minor
Springfield
The
Free and Accepted Masons of
Ohio
Exposure to cathode rays from new tube kills insects
Franklin Institute remarks by Dr. W. D. Coolidge describe a tube projecting cathode rays to match radium output. Insects exposed briefly die. Iceland spar glows red hot briefly then cools. bacteria die instantly. scientists foresee tests for disease treatment uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Franklin Institute
W. D. Coolidge
General Electric Company
Scrantiae
Bedaliees Sever Shane
Norway Circles Astonished by Prohibition Defeat
Oslo reports on October 21 that Prohibition’s spread defeats astonish political circles as Premier Lykke says he is very satisfied. He promises Storting will be presented with a bill to abolish prohibition, arguing concessions must unite to fight illegal liquor trade.
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Oslo
Lykke
Storting
New Details May Be Learned Today
Washington reports speculate on a sensational tariff and debt cancellation stance from international bankers and Thomas Taemont. In Steubenville a grand jury session is set to reveal indictments tied to the Yorkville Hank crash and a coal merger in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Accord
Bng
Fender
Capitel
J. P. Morgan
Thomas Taemont
Morgan Art Company
Coolidge
Farm
Wall Street
Steubenville
U.R
Bellaire Mines Resume Full Operation Across Districts
Bellaire miners return to work as fifty eight mines in the Bellaire district are at work. Ilee Hall, president of the United Mine Workers of Ohio, reports complete resumption in the Cambridge district. About five thousand Bellaire miners have returned since September, with two thousand more expected by Monday. Eastern Ohio Operators' association secretary Charles J. Albasin notes twenty mines opened since September.
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Bellaire
Ilee Hal
United Mine Workers of Ohio
Cambridge
Hall
Cambride
Charles J. Albasin
Eastern Ohio Operators' Association
Negro Youth Granted New Stay Of Death In Ohio
Columbus, Oct 21. Emanuel Ross a Negro youth on death row at the state prison received a new stay of execution. This fifth stay is granted by Chief Justice Marshall and Wholds and delays the scheduled death until November 26. Ross was convicted of shooting a storekeeper during a hold up. His case is before the Supreme Court for review. Aimee’s Case Begins Los Angeles Oct 21. Efforts to prove she was the mysterious Miss X who lived with Kenneth G Ormiston were launched by Aime Semple McPherson at a preliminary hearing on perjury and conspiracy charges.
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Columbus
UBH
Emmanuel Ross
Cleveland
Marshall and
Wholds
Ross
State Prison
Rosa
Supreme Court
Aimee
Los Angeles
Cal
Miss X
Carmel H By the
Sea
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Almes Semple McPherson
Moon Passes Mars Tonight Brightest View Of Year
New York Oct 21 The moon will cross Mars tonight as the red planet nears Earth. Mars will appear exceptionally bright, offering astronomers a prime chance to study relative positions of Earth and neighboring worlds amid a vast stellar system.
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New York
Mars
Earth
Week Left Before Election in Ohio
Columbus report notes a little over one week remains for candidates to reach voters ahead of the November 2 election. Campaigns near climax as leading candidates express confidence in state and national contests and a key constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Youth Seeks 10511.50 Damages for Sufferings
Carl Stover aged 15 sues Fred Hoskin for 10511.50 damages claiming injuries from a July 25 auto collision near a filling station between Athens and The Plains. The boy alleges he stepped from a machine driven by Clarence Stover when Hoskin’s Ford struck him at 5 miles per hour, causing leg injury and amputation, hospital bills, and ongoing weakness.
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Carl Stover
Fred Hoskin
Ford Auto‘mobile
Hoskin
John W. Stover
Clarence Stover
Ed Barker
Atheny
The
Plains
Athens
Stover
Former Cyclops Tells on Klan Influence in Indiana Politics
Hugh Pat Emmons a former South Bend cyclops testified before the Senate committee on campaign funds describing Klan organization and alleged political reach in Indiana during Stephenson era. He said the national Klan income and membership numbers implied broad influence and control over offices. In Auburn New York a former Sing Sing warden Thomas Mott Osborne was seen dropping Mead on the street.
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Federal Building
Chicago
Indiana
Senate
Hugh Pat Emmons
South Bend
Emmons
Iisland
Reed
United States
National Klan
D. £. Stephenson
Auburn
N.Y
U.R
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing Prison
Mead
Old Leader Dies Dat Eugene V. Debs Candidate on Socialist Ticket
Eugene V. Debs five time presidential candidate on the Socialist ticket died at his Elmhurst home last night. His funeral plans call for burial in Terre Haute Indiana, his birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Dat
Elmhurst
Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs Dies in Illinois Socialist Leader Passes
Eugene V. Debs a dominant socialist leader dies at age just shy of 71 in Illinois. He faced a ten year federal sentence after a Canton speech opposing World War I. it was commuted by Harding. Debs once led railroad unions and ran for president in 1912 and 1920, winning nearly a million votes each time. He will be buried in Terre Haute, Indiana, birthplace.
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Bert M. Dede
United Press
Weiler, Elmauret
Eugene V. Debs
Terre Haute
Ind
Debs
Deha
Canton
Ohio
Harding
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Mystery witness testifies on Indiana politics cases
Witness Mildred Meade, a former stenographer for D. C. Stephenson and a named figure in the inquiry, appeared before an Ish grand jury in Indianapolis to reveal knowledge of Stephenson's political deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Meade
D. C. Stephenson
Jundiana
Ish
Tndianapolis
Stephenson
Miami Struck by Tropical Hurricane Toll and Flight Disruption
Reports from Miami Florida describe the tail end of a tropical hurricane moving through causing fear and disorder. One death is confirmed from an awning collapse as trains and automobiles carried fleeing residents away from the city. The storm shifted course to the sea after hitting the Florida coast with winds up to 130 miles per hour near its center southwest of Miami. Cuba reports extensive damage and multiple deaths as the hurricane crossed the western region. West Florida towns report property damage but no loss of life with some interruptions in communications and ongoing relief efforts.
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Miami
Fla
United Press
Cuba
Kittea
Weather Bureau
Florida
Ater
Hollywood
Key West
West Palm Beach
Saia
Koy West
Koy Larga
Havana
Florida Peninsula
Haney
Weather notes show rapid temperature changes
Fragmentary report describes fluctuating readings with a discussion of temperatures around fifty degrees and two periods listed. No clear date or location available.
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Tees
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Reed Wearies of Rainbow
James A. Reed
Dye
Frank B. Willis
Hale
J Pupucan
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Norway
Yorkville
Moon
Cyclops
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Ve Logan
Sam Jones
London
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