Indictments in Herrin massacre probe widen search
Twenty one more men were indicted for conspiracy to murder the 19 victims of the Herrin massacre as deputies raid the coal region. A second indictment joins 68 suspects on rioting charges, with 12 more true bills naming killers in the Shoemaker deaths. Grand jury adjourns to September 18 to review new evidence and allow trials.
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Harry C. Reed
I. N.S
Marion
Herrin
Lester
J. H. Shoemaker
Edward J. Brundage
Williamson County
Gerald Bernard
Simon Hiller
Noble Beil
Louis Corlan
Charles Hancock
M. Craig
William Travelstead
W. R. Wilson
Henry Skeltcher
Bill Gulledge
Williams Sellers
Darbie Babington
One Brookhouse
Sam Catone
Jesse Childers
Orrie Kirby
Earl Baxter
Bill Clander
One Hastings
Fred Cooper
Lee Herron
Dewitt T. Hartwell
John Stewart
William H. Kimmell
Hauntsy Man Fined Here For Assault and Destruction
William Canter of Chauncey was fined 25 dollars and costs and jailed 15 days for assault and battery and destroying his home. His wife testified to drunkenness and a blackberry wine incident. He pleads not guilty to drunkenness. hearing set. Sheriff Parker jailed Canter in Athens. Evidence and related checks involve Emmett A. Myers of Lancaster.
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William Canter
Chauncey
Helwig
Canter
Parker
Athens
Lancaster
Emmett A. Myers
John H. Hixson
All Stars Meet Chauncey at Chauncey Ballpark Sunday
Baseball clash at Chauncey ballpark Sunday at 2:30 P.M. Cork Linson of the Columbus Panhandles to pitch for Hocking Valley All Stars against Chauncey trio Withem and Barstow.
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Hocking Valley All Stars
Chauncey
Chauncey Ballpark
Cork Linson
Columbus Panhandles
All Stars
Withem and
Barstow
First Round Against Courts Order in Chicago Writ Case
Washington reports the district supreme court refused a temporary restraining order sought by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to halt federal agents enforcing the Chicago cargo writ. Justice Bailey noted the ruling was without prejudice to a permanent injunction sought by the strikers. Arguments on the permanent injunction are postponed to next week or after Chicago arguments.
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Washington
Chicago
Federal Court of the District of Coreatbia
Justice Bailey
District Supreme Court
Internation Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
John P. Noonan
Electrical Workers
Peyton Gordon
Edgar Snyder
United States
Imarshal
Bailey
Goverrment
Wilkerson
Deputy Sheriff Held for Shooting Railroader in Covington
Jake Russell, 85, deputy sheriff of Somerset Kentucky, is in Covington jail awaiting trial on a federal injunction violation. He was moved there by a U S marshal after an incident in which he shot John Taylor, a C and C telephone employee, who tried to flee during an arrest for breach of the peace.
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Cincinnati
Jake Russell
Somerset
Pulaski County
Covington
United States
John Taylor
Three Strikers Sentenced in South Carolina Case
In Asheville North Carolina judge H P Lane sentenced three Southern Railway strikebreakers to seven years each in state prison for assaulting and kidnapping Samuel Harris aged nineteen. The convicts are E G Koontz E R Henderson and Frank Briggs.
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Asheville
N. C
Southern Railway
H. P. Lane
E. G. Koontz
E. R. Henderson
Frank Briggs
Samuel Harris
Cox arrives in New York from abroad as presidential candidate
Former Ohio governor James M. Cox arrives in New York aboard the Paris after a foreign trip. He comments on Germany's pitiable state and suggests Secretary Hoover be sent abroad as liaison between Germany and France. He visits Westminster Abbey to see Lincoln's statue with Lloyd George and notes impressions of Premier Benes. He is accompanied by his son James Cox Jr. and friend Ernest Rice.
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New York
James M. Cox
Ohio
Harding
Paris
Germany
Cox
Hoover
France
Abraham Lincoln
Westminster Abbey
Lloyd George
Premier Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
James Jr
Ernest Rice
Dayton
Club Women Meet Monday for Athens District Convention
The City Federation plans the district convention to be held in Athens in October. Club women are urged to attend Monday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with the board officers and presidents meeting at 2 oclock and the general session at 2 30.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Federated Clubs
American counsel Michael Hendrick dies in Windsor
Michael K. Hendrick, 75, an American counsel based in Windsor, died today from complications of diseases. He was known for his legal work and international postings. Memorial services and arrangements will be announced by his family.
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Windsor
Michael K. Hendrick
Irish Dail Eireann Opens Amid Clash With Sinn Fein Leader
Eamon de Valera did not appear for the first session of the new Dail Eireann as Laurence Ginnell caused a scene refusing to sign the roll and was ejected. William T. Cosgrave was elected president of the Dail. Free state troops raided irregulars, ambush at Clifdon wireless station failed, censorship lifted, and a peace plan offering amnesty is outlined with penalties for armed dissent.
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Daniel O'Connell
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Dail Hireann
Free State
de Valera
Laurence Ginnell
Dail Eireann
Ginnell
William T. Cosgrove
Arthur Griffiths
Clifdon
Lawyers Seek to Vacate Government Injunction on Shapercraft Strike
Attorney Donald Richberg for B M Jewell and John Scott filed in federal court to vacate the restraining order against the striking shapercrafts union. The petition cites lack of relief entitlement Clayton Act conflict and alleged misrepresentation. A hearing to decide on vacating and making the injunction permanent is set for Monday.
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Chicago
Donald Richberg
B. M. Jewell
John Scott
Striking
Shapecrafts Union
Federal District Court
James H. Wilkerson
Boiler blast at Neibergall slaughter house kills Louis Neibergall
A boiler at Neibergall slaughter house in McMechen West Virginia exploded just before 1 PM injuring and fatally killing Louis Neibergall aged 25. He was spelled out as the victim of the blast and the building suffered significant damage.
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Mcmechen
W. Va
Neibergall Slaughter House
Louis Neibergall
Third Victim of Heat Dead in North Ohio
Cleveland reports Irene Sturgess, 16, missing after leaving a suicide note amid a heat wave that hit 92 degrees, possibly making three heat victims in the city. Earlier two men, Robert B. Johnson, 30, and Edward Bruce, 62, died as September set a new heat record.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Irene Sturgess
Robert B. Johnson
Edward Bruce
Aged Former Ambassador Killed in St Louis Fall
R M Johnson 80 a former ambassador to China under President Grant died in St Louis after falling or jumping from an upper floor at the Alexian Brothers hospital authorities said his death appears accidental or self inflicted leaving no clear motive or timeline.
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ST. Louis
R. M. Johnson
China
Grant
Alexian Brothers
Bible Students Immersed at Cedar Point Lake Erie
More than 600 converts at the International Bible Students' Association triennial general convention near Cedar Point Ohio were baptized in Lake Erie aboard a float 300 feet from shore. Judge J B Rutherford of New York, president of the association, conducted the immersion ceremonies with candidates in baptismal robes.
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Cedar Point
International Bible Students’ Association
Lake Erie
J. B. Rutherford
New York
Athens Public Schools Face Overcrowding and Growth
Athens public schools anticipate record enrollment this year, with possible overcrowding in some buildings. Superintendent Stailey says boundaries may shift to relieve crowded rooms after school opens. Plans for a new high school on State Street aim to implement a six three three structure within ten years, with drawings to be shown in local windows.
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Athens
Cc. E. Stailey
Florence Carr
Bast Slo
Ivans
Stailey
Datrnet
Ben
Board of Education
Ittner
State Street
Novia
Fall Opening Challenge Aims 100 Percent Attendance
Athens Christian church launches fall program with homecoming focused on full member turnout in Sunday School and church. Sept. 17 marks welcoming day for University students and a combined service from 9 to 10.
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Athens Christian Church
Greeks Lose Smyrna Surrender to Turkish Forces
Smyrna has surrendered to Turkish forces according to a wireless message received from Constantinople. The report places the event on the night of September 9.
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London
Smyrna
Constantinople
Harding's Wife Near Death. Mayo to aid in possible operation
President Warren G Harding's wife Mrs. Warren G Harding hovers between life and death at the White House as doctors consider an immediate operation. Dr. Charles Mayo from Rochester, Minnesota speeds to Washington. the president stays by her bedside through the night with doctors Dr. John Finney and Dr. Charles E Sawyer present.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
Charlies Mayo
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Washington
White House
Charles Mayo
Minn
Crissinger
Marion
Executive Mansion
John Finney
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Harding
Carl Bb. Sawyer
Union Miners Seek White House Health Letter
Wilkesbarre Pa Sept 9 Upon reconvening the anthracite miners convention Rinaldo Capplilini leader of the insurgents presented a resolution directing that a telegram be sent to the White House stating that it is the hope and prayer of the anthracite workers that Mrs Harding be speedily restored to health The resolution was passed and the message sent at once.
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Wilkesbarre Pa
Rinaldo Capplilini
White House
Mrs. Harding Undergoes Critical Care At White House
Doctors battle hydronephrosis as First Lady Mrs. Harding fights for life. Dr George T. Harding Jr. rushed from Columbus as Attorney General Daugherty returns to the White House after visiting the sick room. Physicians report a restful night and a possibility of recovery.
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George T. Harding Jr
Columbus
Daugherty
Hardings
White House
G. O. P. State Campaign to Open in October
Columbus reports the Republican state campaign will formally open in early October with speaking events in a central Ohio city yet to be chosen. Chairman W. H. Miller announced the plan after a lengthy committee meeting held yesterday afternoon.
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Columbus
Ohio
W. H. Miller
Republican Campaign Committee
Prayer Offered for Mrs Harding in Senate Chamber
Washington September 9 The Senate chaplain Rev J J Muir delivered a prayer for the recovery of Mrs Harding during the afternoon session.
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Harding Washington
State Demurrer to Wet Petition in Prohibition Referendum Case
Attorney General John G. Price filed a demurrer in the Ohio supreme court contesting Frederick W. Marcolin's petition for a November referendum on prohibition. The petition, from Cleveland and urging beer and light wine manufacture and sale, is challenged as insufficient to state a cause of action. Hearing set for September 13.
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Columbus
Frederick W. Marcolin
Cleveland
John G. Price
Supreme Court
Kansas City murder gang duo identified in Kansas pursuit
Kansas Cti authorities positively identified two murder suspects held by local police for killing City Detective William Martin and wounding Detective George Bach on Wednesday. Rewards near 5000 dollars. The trio's cited outlaw Elmer James William McCullen linked to the Jesse James family. Barrow and Stroth confessed involvement in the deadly gunfight.
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Toledo
Kansay Ciu
Murde
City
Willam Martin
George Bach
Kansas City
Kansas
Bach
Elmer James
Jesse James
William. McCullen
Hia
Davis
William Barrow
Willian Stroth
Barrow
Stroth Hayes
Tey
Oficers
Coal Contract Secures 4 Million Tons for Henry Ford Co
Sufficient coal to avert a September 16 shutdown was secured by Henry Ford Co representatives from American Export and Inland Coal Co. A telegram from Inland Coal President Heasley substantiates the deal, though price and conditions remain undisclosed. The contract covers 4,000,000 tons.
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Cincinnati
Henry Ford Co
American Export and Inland Coal Co
Heasley
End of Strike Looms as Rail Peace Plan Moves Forward
Final rail strike peace plan negotiated by B. M. Jewell reaches shopcraft chiefs for action amid expectations 86 000 miles of track may resume service. Seal of approval by policy committee could end walkouts on major lines including Santa Fe Union Pacific and Pennsylvania.
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Chicago
B. M. Jewell
Shopcrafts
Shopcrafts Policy Committee
Jewell
New York
Chicago Burlington & Quincy
Union Pascific
Santa Fe
Northern Pacific
Illinois Central
Chicago & Alton
Nore Mal
Turkish Drive Near Smyrna As War Indications Grow
Turkish nationalist authorities at Angora say 40,000 Greeks killed and 40,000 captured since the Anatolian front opened. Greek troops flee the Asia Minor coast as Smyrna nears the foreign consuls. Italy and other powers seek suspension of hostilities ahead of a Venice peace conference.
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London
Ancora
Constantinople
Mall Sala
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Italy
Asia
Angora
Venice
Henry Ford Declares Unknown Worth Paradox
Henry Ford is quoted saying he neither knows nor cares what he is worth. Yet the article notes that those who have wealth seem to get ahead.
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Henry Ford
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