Fort Worth wives advocate early marriages for happiness
Three matrimony savants from the southwest urge marrying girls young to secure happiness. Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Olson claim early unions ensure homes and families, with Mrs. Olson boasting of a youngest grandmother record and the great great grandmother thriving at 85 after marrying at 17.
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NEA
Fort Worth
Texas
A. A. Jenkins
Beulah Smith
Tom Olson
South‘west
Smith
A. E. Medford
Tom Olsan
Baldy
HP Eulah Smith
Mayor vows jail for drunken drivers in Athens
Mayor I A Koons declares drunken drivers will face jail sentences in Athens, pairing jail time with fines. Steve Thomas of Canaanville became the first offender cited for driving while intoxicated, receiving ten days in jail and costs, while William Thompson was fined ten dollars and costs for a plain drunk charge. Reasoner’s case was postponed at attorney request with ongoing intoxication and resisting actions pending.
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Athens
I. A. Koons
Koons
Steve Thomas
Canaanville
Thomas
Captain Maple
Tucker
Chauncey
Reasoner
Rent declines reported in Cleveland apartments
In Cleveland on September 17 several rental agencies reported slight rent reductions for apartment houses while overall values remained largely steady.
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Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
County Grange to Meet in Amesville
Athens County Pomona grange will meet in Amesville on Saturday with state speaker Mr Tussing on the program. It will be an all day meeting and basket dinner.
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Amesville
Athens County
Pomona’ Grange
Tussing
Ouster Action Hearing Delayed. Thompson Case Returns
Testimony resumes Thursday in the ouster case brought by Athens county board of education against Bert Thompson, superintendent of the Chauncey-Dover district. The board seeks a temporary injunction to bar him from tighting duties amid questions over the position’s legality under state law. Thompson contends the post remains lawful after his election was not approved by the Chauncey-Dover committee.
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Athens County Board of Education
Bert Thompson
Chauncey-Dover
Common Pleas Court
Thompson
Chauncey
Dover Township
Ohio to vote on five presidential elector lists in November
Ohio voters will choose from five presidential elector lists in November. Besides Democratic and Republican tickets, Independent Progressive Commonwealth land and Socialist Labor ballots will be available. American and Prohibition parties did not meet signature thresholds for their tickets.
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Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of State
Just rates for Ohio coal eyed by operators and miners
In Columbus Ohio September 17 Governor Donahey asked Attorney General Crabbe to seek a just freight rate reduction for Ohio coal. The move aims to boost home consumption by Ohio buyers and let the state utilities commission regulate interstate rates, countering non union West Virginia competition. Ohio miners and operators warned that without a fair rate Ohio mines cannot compete with West Virginia.
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Ohio
Columbus. O
Crabbe
Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana
Illinois
Donahey
West Virginia
Tomato wine shows alcoholic contents in chemist's test
Ohio university chemists reported alcoholic levels in tomato wine and peach brandy seized from George Williams of Glouster. Brandies tested at 5.3 and 9.5 percent respectively, prompting Williams to face trial for possessing intoxicating beverages. Bailes pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, fined 75 dollars with 50 suspended, and agreed to cover hospital and repair costs from a separate incident.
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George Williams
Glouster
Williams
Davies
Perry
Trimble
Ray Bailes
Albany
Helwig
Bailes
J. W. Bailey
Athens
White Hall
Bailey
Cady
Mine troubles patched up in Ohio coal fields
In Nelsonville Ohio on September 17 a strike affecting mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys ended in Columbus with miners and operators agreeing. New York mines 26 at Floodwood and 25 at Chauncey led the stoppage over pay for pumpers and fire bosses. Mines in Sunday Creek valley were expected to resume tomorrow. details of the agreement were not learned.
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Nelsonville
Hocking
Sunday Creek
Columbus
New York
Floodwood
Chauncey
Sunday Creek Valley
State to drill test gas well near Athens hospital site
Columbus Sept. 17 The state plans a test gas well on the Athens hospital grounds near the gas-rich area two miles from the institution. Director Harper of public welfare favors state drilling rather than leasing, seeking funds if the test is favorable to reduce fuel costs and possibly pipe gas to Ohio University.
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Columbus
Athens State Hospital For the
John BE. Harper
Public Welfare
Harper
John H. Berry
Athens Institution
Jane
Wtfare
Athens
Mondry
Ohio University
Berry
Board of Control
Democrats not in love with Butler
In Columbus Ohio on September 17 Democrats at state headquarters released a statement alleging William B. Butler, Republican national committee chairman, used a smoke screen to defog campaign issues while calling all patriotic citizens to rally to the constitution and save it from destruction.
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Columbus
William B. Butler
Republican National Committee
Dayton Barnstormers Launch 200-Mile Tour for Air Races
Four airplanes with pyrotechnics and search lights left Dayton today on a barnstorming trip covering towns within 200 miles to promote the air races slated for October 2 to 4.
English polo team split over war deaths and society picks
Lord Beaverbrook blames English polo losses on war deaths while others say society status influenced selections. Americans win due to better play, with Pedley of California noted as top American apart from Milburn. Japan threatens intervention in China war. army ready as it eyes gains.
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Lord Beaverbrook
Pedley
California
Milburn
Japan
Death mystery surrounds Kingston girl murder case
Elizabeth Johnson 15 was found dead near her Kingston home as investigators pursue a farm hand Harvey Selhaver in a death pact theory. Middlesex detective Fred O David pushes murder view citing wound trajectory and gun avoidance. nationwide hunt begins. Burial set for Penn's Neck Cemetery near her home.
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M. S
New Brunswick
N. J
Elizabeth Johnson
Kingston
Harvey Selhauer
Spencer
Joseph Johnson
Fred O. David
Middlesex County
David Beieves
David
Selhaver
Penn's Neck Cemetery
Map Out Program for Ohio Campaign
Republican county chairmen from across the state gathered in Columbus at the Hotel Deshler for a party conference. Clarence J. Neal, campaign chairman, said county leaders receiving this afternoon's instructions will launch a thorough fall campaign. Former Judge Parker outlined the speakers bureau plans for the bureau at the meeting.
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Columbus
Republican
Deshler
Clarence J. Neal
Parker
Missing Preacher Ira Sparks Rumored Alive in Jungles
Ira Sparks of Peru Indiana, an evangelist, may still be alive after his 23 foot boat Dauntless was found on Mindanao's coast en route to the Holy Land. Traces reported by Governor General Woods suggest Sparks was lost in jungle terrain after his Pacific voyage from Honolulu.
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Manila
Ira Sparks
Peru
Ind
Evangelist
Dauntless
Honolulu
Pacific
Holy Land
Mindanao
Woods
Secretary Wilbur Recalled Over Naval Policy Talks
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur was recalled from the Pacific coast to Washington for consultations with President Coolidge on naval issues not due to public statements. The White House announcement followed reports that his western trip speeches on US Japan relations displeased the president.
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Washington
Wilbur
Pacific Coast
Coolidge
White House
United States
Japan
Six Bavarian Fascists Arrested in Hitler Escape Plot
In Munich six Bavarian fascists were arrested today on charges of conspiring to free Adolf Hitler from prison. Police stated the men planned an organized operation aimed at liberating the future dictator from confinement.
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Munich
Adolf Hitler
Fatal Play Cave In Kills Child at Dayton
Excene Bushman a nine year old boy died in a sand cave in while playing in a make shift castle in a pile of foundry sand. Other children heard a muffled scream and called for help but rescuers struggled for an hour before recovering the body buried beneath heavy sand.
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Dayton
Excene Bushman
Hugene
Pogens
Wheeler campaigns in Ohio for independent ticket
Senator Burton Wheeler leads a three day Ohio swing to boost the La Follette Wheeler ticket. In Cleveland he will address at the City Club and a dinner, then a mass meeting at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Auditorium. He later heads toward Columbus and Cincinnati before crossing into Indiana.
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William J. Huske
Star
Cleveland
Robert M la Follette
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Ohio
J. Vollette
Wheeler
City Club
A. F. Coyle Bor
Theodore Burton
Congress
Twenty-Second District
Brotherhood of Levonative Engineers
Columbus
Inein- Natt
Indiana
la Follette
Independent Movement
Insane Soldier Recaptured After Escape Near Stewart
An insane patient from Walter Reed hospital escaped during an unscheduled stop of westbound train No 1 at Torch Hill. He was tracked to Stewart where he was found asleep behind a hedge and recaptured. He was returning to Marion Indiana under guard after the escape.
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Torch Hill
William B. Roberts
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Marion
Ind
Ripple
Reed Hospital
Roberts
Athens
Herb Parker
Cady
Stewart
Prince of Wales May Extend U S Visit to Next Sunday
Syosset Long Island reports a rumor the Prince of Wales would remain in the United States until next Sunday though official denial says plans can change at the king‑to‑be’s wish. Equerry Captain A F Lascelles notes that any such plans are subject to change.
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Syosset, L. I
Prince of Wales
United States
Little England
Long Island
Princ
A. F. Lascelles
H. NR. H
Athens County Vital Stats Show August Population Rise
Athens county records a net population gain of 37 in August with 81 births and 44 deaths. City of Athens reports 17 births and 7 deaths, boys and girls nearly equal at 41 to 40. Heart disease leads county deaths with 9. typhoid, pneumonia, cancer, apoplexy and tuberculosis tied with 2 each. One railroad death and two homicides noted. Nurses logged 372 visits and 59 office calls. 22 contagious cases include 12 typhoid, 3 scarlet fever, 1 diphtheria.
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Athens
County Board of Health
Rock Riffle School Nears Opening
Building nearly ready at Rock Riffle as the new school nears completion this week with classes slated to begin on Monday September 22.
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Rock Riffle
No Trespassing Signs Block Green Run School Attendance
In Taylor Ridge Ohio on Rept 17 local property owners posted no trespassing signs along the route preventing third to high school pupils from starting attendance at Green Run this week. The action would hinder travel in bad weather and an effort is underway to arrange alternative plans.
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Taylor Ridge
Green Run
Decisive Battle Pending in China Experts Say
London dispatches report Chekiang forces strengthen in Tsingu Liuho sector while Kiang Su troops receive large reinforcements from Marshal Wu Pei Fu. Warlord Chang Tso Lin, present during an aerial bombardment of President Tsao Kun, leads Manchurian troops marching toward Pekin.
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London
Cheklang
Tsingu-Liuho
Shanghai
Kiang-Su
Wu Pei Fu
Peking
Thsiang
Chang Tso Lin
Manchuria
Tsao Kun
Chang
Mukden
Chihil
Pekin
Chin
Mathew F. Tighe Dies at 167 After Stroke
Washington mourns Mathew F. Tighe, famed newspaper correspondent who predicted the Maine’s destruction two days before the explosion in Havana Harbor twenty five years earlier. He suffered a stroke several months ago and died today at the capital.
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Washington
Mathew F. Tighe
Maine
Havana Harbor
Old Gray Mare backers push for Texas meeting fate
At St Paul the American Legion committee recommends Omaha for 1926 convention with Philadelphia to host 1927 and Paris 1928 trip for the Buddies. The vote was 15 to 14 for Omaha over Fort Worth amid partial representation and two absentees. Texans rally to the Old Gray Mare as delegates may swing the outcome.
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Texas
ST Paul, Minn
Omaha
Nebraska
American Legion
Philadelphia
Paris
Fort Worth
Miner Tragedy at Sublet Mine No 6 in Kemmerer Wyoming
A deadly blast at Mine No. 6 of the Kemmerer Coal Co near Sublet Wyoming left many dead and more trapped underground. Rescue workers battled gas and fire as thirteen bodies were recovered and twelve survivors were pulled to the surface.
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Kemmerer
Sublet
Kemmerer Coal Co
Company 6
Kemmerer Field
Vanagaell
Lert
Jmine
P. J. Quealey
Kommeteer
Fema
Bandit Dies After Running Gun Battle in Mount Vernon
Trapped in a cellar near headquarters a gunman blew out his brains after a running pistol fight with police early today in Mount Vernon New York. Three companions believed to be brothers and former soldiers were taken into custody as the incident unfolded near the city center.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Make Your Own Grape Juice At Home Says Bulletin
The Department of Agriculture publishes a bulletin explaining how to make grape juice at home. It covers the steps to prepare the juice and the fermentation process to prevent spoilage. Citizens are advised to obtain and read the bulletin.
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Department of Agriculture
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