Coughlin Takes His Own Life at Home
Jeremiah J. Coughlin of 121 Woods Avenue died yesterday afternoon from gas poisoning at his residence. Despondency over ill health was cited as the reason for the suicide. Medical Examiner Garlick confirmed the gas as the cause. He was a longtime molder at Crane and a member of Rok Circle, Brotherhood Union of Crane Veterans, and leaves a wife and two sisters.
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Jeremiah J. Coughlin
Woods Avenue
Garlick
Coughlin
Crane O
Rok Circle
Brotherhood Union of
Crane Veterans
Catherine Burns
Mary Coughlin
Akron man proposes Dead Man's Club for living ex servicemen
William Wirt of Akron proposes a Dead Man's Club for ex service men listed as killed in action overseas. He notes about 2,000 living men are recorded as killed and buried overseas and about 900 officially dead but alive. He aims to gain government recognition and adopt the slogan We may be dead but we won't lie down.
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Akron
William Wirt
Wirt
France
War Department
No Early Campaign Planned in Connecticut for Harding
In Connecticut Republicans show little appetite for an early national drive. The State Central Committee will convene in September and then proceed with the usual campaign plan. Party leaders seek rest after a disappointing Chicago convention with Chairman Roraback planning fishing and Col Ullman likely heading to a Maine camp for most of the summer.
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Connecticut
Harding
San- Montes
Chicago
Roraback
Col Ullman
Maine
Germans Fear Polish Annexation of Upper Silesia Labor
Oppeln June 18 German workers in the plebiscite zone fear losing German social and labor protections if Upper Silesia joins Poland. They argue Poland’s economy is agrarian and backward, Polish labor underpaid, and German industry would suffer. many favor remaining with democratic Germany and continuing war indemnity efforts. A German group in Oppeln met with labor leaders to present these concerns.
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Oppeln
Upper Silesia
Germany
Upper Silesta
Poland
Upper Silesian
Oppola
England
United States
Russian War Brides to be Sent to United States from Manila
Three hundred Russian war brides, who came to Manila with American soldiers, will be sent to the United States as soon as transport is available. Many are from varied backgrounds and struggle with Drab pay and rising living costs. The Red Cross provides shelter and food, but most brides cannot find work due to language barriers. Army officials decided most will be distributed to camps and posts in the United States. those with wives and extra income may remain in the Philippines.
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Manila
Siberia
United States
Red Cross
Philippines
Free Trial Offer for Asthma Sufferers from Frontier Asthma Co
An advertisement promises a free trial of a new asthma treatment at Frontier Asthma Co in Buffalo New York. It targets long standing and recent cases and urges readers to mail a coupon today, noting no money is required and emphasizing relief from breathing difficulties and wheezing.
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Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and Hudson Streets
Buffalo, N
Stowaways From Siberia Arrive in Manila as Deported Americans
A group of Euesian girls posing as soldiers reached Manila on transports escaping Siberia's turmoil. Authorities deported most back to Vladivostok after marriages at the pier made some new citizens. One clad in male dress begged for a marriage to save her life, but the crowd could not help. Russian rubles proved useless in securing a husband.
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Euesian
Vladivostok
Manila
Siberia
Ot to Anderson Retired From Local Fire Department
Anderson, after three years with the local fire department, was retired at a special commissioners meeting. Retirement is effective June 15. William O Malley of Truck No 2 takes Andersons place. Ark Lapke joins as lineman. F O Snow moves to Chemical No 1 and Percy Searles transfers to Chemical No 2.
Board of Appraisal Meeting Reviews Broad Street Extension
The Board of Appraisal meets at 7 30 tonight to consider Broad street extension from Elm Street to Madison Avenue. Last night Wallace M Welch claimed 2400 for damages from Harvard Street grading. Teresa Cuneo seeks 2000, Nathan Sochovit 300, Joseph Lesko 300.
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Board of
Broad Street
Elm Street
Madison Avenue
Wallace M. Welch
Harvard Street
Teresa Cuneo
Hawley Avenue
Nathan Sochovit
Kent Avenue
Joseph Lesko
China’s Silk Industry Condemned as Primitive by American Visitor
June report notes D. H. Douty says Chinese silk production remains undeveloped and unresponsive to improvement efforts. He cites neglect by Chinese authorities and rising global demand for silk driven by more female workers' incomes. An official of the Japan Silk Thread Association adds that Chinese silk limits affect China America and Japan alike.
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Tokio
China
D. H. Douty
Japan Silk Thread Association
America
Japan
Silk trade pleas for China Japan and America cooperation
The article notes limited mulberry leaf crop in Japan and the need for Chinese cocoons to advance silk production. It calls for close cooperation among China, Japan, and America to supply products satisfactory to the American silk trade.
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Japan
China
America
Double death pact ends in tragedy on Hawaii coast
In Hilo on June 18 a Japanese pair from North Kohala attempted suicide by leaping into the sea bound together. Tatsuro Tafaburo drowned while Makino Kukuyama, his partner, was saved but later died. The infant was found in a tree nearby. Jailer W Pinehaka aided rescue and reported the bonds failed as they entered the surf.
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Hilo
Island of Hawaii
Uye Tataburo
North Kohala
Makino Kukuyama
Tatsuro
W. Pinehaka
Pinehaka
Hawi
Kohala
Tafaburo
Immediate sale of silks and serges on second floor
Four fabric types including Serge and Homespun are marked as great values and must be disposed of immediately on the second floor. The notice lists Serge and White Serges among the items for quick clearance.
Half Price Coats Limited Sale In Stock
Limited stock sale offers coats at half price with several lines reduced from $65 to $32.50 and $85 to $42.50. Polo coats and wool jerseys also discounted, with silk gloves and Milanese silks featured in select colors and sizes.
Pleasant Organdic Summer Styles and Bathing Wear
A fashion notice highlights organza summer dresses and graduation outfits priced from $20 to $27.50. It features main floor bathing apparel including one piece tunic suits, surf satin and all wool bathing suits for women and children, with prices from $2 to $13.50 and accessories such as caps, garters and bags.
Ruffles and Flounces Lace Net and Voile Flouncings
A lively purchase yields a billowy mass of lace net and voile flouncings. Early shoppers secure best choice as prices and quality are attractive. Net flouncings in white, $2.25 a yard. voile flouncings embroidered in white with color accents, $1.25 a yard. Main floor.
Saturday Pongee Waist Special Offers Few Left
A brief clothing sale notes a pleated Saturday pongee waist in warm weather style with high or low neck options. Previously priced at 7.95 now 5.95, only thirty units available.
Kohinor Snap Fasteners Return With New Secure Design
Kohinor snap fasteners are back on the market after the war with a new feature that prevents opening when pulled sideways. The line includes sizes 0, 2-0 and 3-0 in black and white, aimed at sturdier wearers.
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