Mitchell Case Compared With Court Martial Histories
Washington dispatch notes court martial records show no precedent for dismissing an officer like Col Billy Mitchell. The article argues the 15 year maximum prison term reflects harshly crafted justice, with dismissal avoided to prevent martyrdom and to preserve discipline as the military foundation of government.
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Robert T. Small
Canton Daily News
Washington
Army
Navy
Mitchell
Col
Billy Mitchell
Col. Mitchell
Col Mitchell
Congress
United States
University Men in Class Riot in Greenwich Village
Disorder erupted as two hundred freshmen confronted seventy sophomores during a smoker in Greenwich Village. Four hundred tea room patrons became involved, police restored order, and Adelaide Miller was knocked down and bruised. Damage occurred to the tea rooms amid the scuffle.
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New York
New York City College
Greenwich Village
Adelaide Miller
Bankers Wear Smocks in Greenwich Village Fashion
In New York on December 19 a Greenwich Village mode appears in Wall Street as J P Bankard and co. a firm that handles exchange announces its employees will be dressed in blue artists' smocks, men and women included.
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New York
Greenwich Village
Wall St
J P. Benkard and Co
Hunt roost robbers in Elmira county probe
In Elmira county on December 19 authorities vow to hunt chicken thieves using bloodhounds and private detectives. Poulterers and farmers unite to retaliate against widespread poultry looting in the region.
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Elmer
N. J
Ealem County
Buckeye Briefs parade of accidents and crimes across Ohio
COLUMBUS reports describe a non stop motorist colliding with OSU figures injuring Prof. Coombes Plimb and Mrs Sheridan and daughter Mary with serious injuries. Dayton recalls a jewel theft foiled by a detective recovering the bandit Bennie Mills. Columbus details include auto crash victims Mary Ellen Hoffman and J R Williamson in hospital, a staged robbery accusation by George Ball, and a Franklin county real estate investment probe. Ohio officials seek joint action with Pennsylvania to push for railroad rate cuts. Dayton notes cheaper five cent bread in area stores. Cleveland announces a Forest City tree-planting plan and a deputy sheriff’s contempt of court charge.
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Columbus
Ss Plimb
Department of Animal Husbandry
Ohio State University
Mra
M Sheridan
Mary
Umbia
Sheridan
Operators' Head Scores in Mine Dispute Rift
Philadelphia reports that six anthracite communities urged UMW and operators to meet in Scranton while tensions rose after a second statement by W W Inglis. Inglis blamed John L Lewis for ongoing faults in the industry since 1920 and accused him of using a smoke screen to hide core issues as operators threaten to extend the strike into 1927.
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Philadelphia
United Mine Workers
Scranton
W. W. Inglis
Inglis
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Miners’ Union
Ingils
Chickens Stolen From Sippo Farm In Starkoo Raid
Chick thieves struck the Jacob Oshelman farm at Sippo on Friday night, taking 60 chickens. Deputy Sheriff George Eyler was assigned to the case Saturday as the investigation continued.
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Starkoo
Jacob Oshelman
Sippo
George Eyler
Clark Fights Special Meet Rumors Stir in Ohio Politics
State Senator William A. Clark of Urbana visits Columbus to oppose reconvening the legislature for a special session. He doubts one will occur. Rumors tie him to a potential run for secretary of state, while others seek his stance on party nominations and the pre-primary convention.
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Daily News
Spahr Ride
Columbus
William A. Clark
Urbana
Clark
Perena
Urbana Colon
Joseph Claird
Bowling Green
Thad H. Brown
Hoke Donfthen
Marton
Coolidge
Ohio
Edward Co. Turner
Sidney
Railroad Wins In Death Suit
A verdict for the defendant was returned in Judge Agler's court on Friday in the case of EK M Bitzel administrator of Gaetano Clarvattone’s estate against the Pennsylvania Railroad. Clarvattone died when a passenger train struck an automobile near Waynesburg where a group of Waynesburg Italians were riding. the collision killed or injured all aboard. Both sides accused the other of negligence.
Highway trucks help in Christmas mail distribution
County and state highway departments repay a federal obligation by supplying a fleet of large trucks for holiday mail. Stark county and Canton post office collaborated, with five trucks lent to aid Santa Claus, remaining in service until the peak mail period ends.
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Stark Co
Atlee M. Wise
J. B. Young
Canton
L. T. Cool
Santa Claus
Trotzky Seeks Return to Communist Party Leadership
Moscow December 19 Leon Trotzky today was elected a member of the presidium of the communist party. Trotzky's elevation signals a possible restoration to his former high place in the party while Zienoost and his followers, once powerful, now move into decline within the party.
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Moscow
Leon Trotzky
Communist Party
Trotzky
Zienoost
New State Fish Hatchery Planned on Big Darby Creek
London Ohio December 19 plans are being perfected for a new state fish hatchery on Big Darby Creek twelve miles east of town. The project aims to expand fish breeding and conservation work in the region.
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London
Plana
Big Darby Creek
Here
Driver fined fifty dollars for intoxicated driving
Joe Siigel was arrested Friday night for driving while intoxicated and sentenced by Judge J. A. Bowman to pay a $50 fine and costs and to serve 10 days in the work house.
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Joe Siigel
J. A. Bowman
Criminal Court
Head of Carpet Co. Yonkers Executive Reaches Salary Peak
Dec. 19 report notes William Hetherington once a mechanic for Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Co. now holds the presidency with a stated salary of 160 900 a year, marking a long rise in his career.
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Yonkers WN. Y
William Hetherington
Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Co
Stolen coal nets fine for a Wheeling theft
Clemon Washington a colored man was fined eighteen dollars after pleading guilty in criminal court to petty larceny for stealing coal from a freight car. Railroad detectives from Wheeling and Lake Erie say they caught him in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemon Washington
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Large Christmas bonus shocks Wall Street
Dec 19 report from New York says an employee at Dillon Rend Co will receive a full year’s salary as a Christmas bonus. If confirmed, it would be the largest bonus ever paid on Wall Street.
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New York
Dillon, Rend Co
Wall Street
Girl Pleads For Gloves In Front Of Bank Scene
In a streetside vignette a 23 year old woman asks a man named John for money to buy gloves after showing rotten ones. He gives her a dollar and leaves, promising not to give more this winter as she fights tears. Nearby youths plan for a late night lake meeting while two men discuss a scheme to gamble and rig winnings at a house game.
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First National Bank
Helen
Death notices for Mrs Mary Francis Riegle age 63
Mrs Mary Francis Riegle wife of P J Riegle of Georgetown road died at her home Friday evening from complications. Survived by seven sons and one daughter, two sisters Jennie Chapman Mansfield Ohio and Anna Crall Canton, four brothers J E Meyer Kansas City G L Meyer Bucyrus W L Meyer Enid and J M Meyer Colorado. Funeral at home Monday 10am Rev J L Herron, then Carrollton Methodist church 1pm. Burial Carrollton cemetery.
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Mary Francis Riegle
P. J. Riegle
Georgetown Rd
Jennie Chapman
Mansfield, O
Anna Crall
Canton
J. E. Meyer
Kansas City
G. L. Meyer
Bucyrus
W. L. Meyer
Enid
Okla
J. M. Meyer
Colorado
J. L. Herron
Carrolton
Carrollton Cemetery
Body sent to former home in Point Pleasant
The body of James R. Gaskins who died at Mercy hospital at noon Friday was shipped to his former home at Point Pleasant West Virginia Saturday morning.
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James R. Gaskins
Mercy Hospital
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Funeral for Mrs. Marie Wagner at daughter's home
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Wagner will be held at her daughter Mrs. Emil Cassett's home 1122 Dueber av SW Monday afternoon at two with Rev. C M Beech officiating. Burial will follow in Rowland cemetery.
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Marie Wagner
Emil Cassett
Dueber
C. M. Beech
Rowland Cemetery
Farber Services for John Farber Sr
Funeral services for John Farber Sr will be conducted at the home at 1006 Marion Ave SW Monday morning at 10. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.
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John Farber, Sr
Marion Av
Westlawn Cemetery
Michael Rettscheider dies at 74 in Massillon
Michael Rettscheider 74, of Massillon, died Friday at Crystal Springs. Survived by wife Mary and seven children John, Peter, Nicholas, Henry, Elizabeth Rettscheider and Mrs Phil Grutting and Mrs Ralph Rose of Cleveland. Funeral Monday at 9 in St Marys Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Massillon
Michael Rettscheider
Crystal Springs
Mary Rettscheider
John
Peter
Nicholas
Henry
Elizabeth Rettscheider
Phil
Grutting
Ralph Rose
Cleveland
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mrs Ralph Levy Dies At 69 In City Home
Mrs Ralph Levy 69 died at 6 20 this morning at 210 West Main. She was active in Pythian Sisters the Protected Home Circle and Daughters of America. Survived by husband two daughters Moe Adels New York City and A F Baruch Philadelphia a sister Mrs Phillip Katzenstein Cleveland and brother Herman Leibenthal Cleveland. Funeral at home at 2 PM Monday with interment in the city.
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Cleveland
Cold May Halt Chinese War
Tokyo dispatch reports Mukden’s extreme cold could force a halt to hostilities after failed negotiations. An unconfirmed report says two rival brigade commanders agreed to an armistice due to frostbite suffering. About three thousand Chinese students in Tokyo plan a Sunday demonstration against Japan’s Manchuria troops.
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Canton Daily News
Tokyo
Mukden
China
Manchuria
Choir to Stage Christmas Cantata at Se br ing Church of Christ
SEBRING December 19 The Cantata Lord of All will be presented at Se bring Church of Christ Sunday evening under direction of Mrs Thomp son Evelyn Kuntzman and Gladys Shafer The White Gift Christmas service closes the program with a series of solos choir numbers and a closing chorus Lord of All featuring Clara Thompson Frances Crowl Alberta Crowl Ruth Ready Viola Hendershot Ethel Mae Betz Mildred Howell Raymond Shafer Ben Miller John Sharpnack John Muffmeyer and Gladys Shafer among performers
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Sebring
Sebring Church of Christ
Thompson
Evelyn Kuntzman
Gladys Shafer
Clara Thompson
Herod
Frances
Alberta Crowl
Ruth Ready
Viola Tendershot
Ethel Mae Betz
Angel
Raymond Shafer
Fire alarm at 120 East Fichst ends quick blaze
Alliance firemen hurried to 120 East Fichst at 12 50 p m Friday when an overheated hot air pipe ignited wall sections of a dwelling. The fire was knocked down with several gallons of chemical. Damage tallies near 100 dollars and Rosa Sabo owns the house while Anna Nektis occupies it.
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Alliance
Fichst
Rosa Sabo
Anna Nektis
Christmas Program At Unfor ar M Church
Christmas program to be presented Sunday evening at seven by members of the Un for ar M church and Sunday school. Primary department members will take a prominent part. Men's chorus to sing Joy to the World and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Sunday school orchestra will play several selections.
U S May Take Part in Arms Meet at Geneva
Washington reports indicate the United States likely will participate in preliminary talks at Geneva on February 15 to set the agenda for a later disarmament conference. President Coolidge seeks congressional backing before any full participation, aiming to reduce land forces to a police-scale and trim naval and air power in the broader disarmament push.
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Washington
United States
Geneva
League of Nations
Coolidge
Kellogg
Senate
Congress
Arma
World Court
Europe
France
Alliance High Loses Cage Game to Cleveland East
Alliance High fell 15 to 14 in a rough cage contest against Cleveland East High last night. Lehnis opened scoring from a foul, and the half ended 8 to 7 with East ahead. Alliance earned eight foul points while the visitors connected on three field baskets.
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Alliance
Lehnis
Cleveland
Italian aviator Locatelli sends Christmas greeting to Richmond crew
Navy department received a cablegram of Christmas greetings from Lt Locatelli the Italian aviator rescued by the US cruiser Richmond. He sends greetings each Christmas and on the anniversary of his rescue to the Richmond officers and crew.
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Washington
Navy Department
Locatelli
United States
Richmond
Building Permits Issued in Week by Alliance Mayor
Dec 19 building permits total three issued at the office of Mayor Ira E Stev ens improvements costing about 9400 dollars. Permits went to fm L Geiselman Perry st dwelling 4500 dollars E L Geisleman Perry av dwelling 4500 dollars Gross Bros Selby st garage 400 dollars.
Coy to Speak on Finances and Christmas Season
Martin Coy of this city will speak Sunday morning in the Reformed church Mineral City on finances and in the afternoon at the Waynesburg Reformed church on the Christmas season.
Alliance Country Club Holds Directors Meeting
TO ELECT OFFICERS ALLIANCE Dec 19 election for officers will occur at a directors meeting at the Alliance Country Club. The board voted to keep the clubhouse open year round. Re-elected directors are F E Henry H G Roderick F W Andrews and W E E Dunning for two years.
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Alliance
Alliance Country Club
F E Henry
H. G. Roderick
Andrews
W EE. Dunning
Veteran steel maker Joseph Butler Jr to celebrate 85th birthday
Youngstown Ohio December 19 Joseph G Butler Jr dean of Mahoning Valley Iron and Steelmakers will celebrate his 85th birthday tomorrow. He is yet engaged in writing his memoirs.
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Youngstown, O
Joseph G. Butler, Jr
Mahoning Valley
Armed Bandit at Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity House
A burglar with a drawn revolver entered the Alpha Chi Omega sorority house in Columbus, took $25 after entering two rooms, and escaped. The chaperon fired at the fleeing thief as he ran.
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Columbus
Alpha Ch! Omega
Bible Society Leader James Wood Dies in Mount Kisco
James Wood, president emeritus of the Bible Society, died in Mount Kisco New York today after a two month illness. He led the society from 1911 to 1920 and later held an honorary office. Wood dedicated his life to educational and religious work.
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Mt, Kisco
N. Y
James Wood
Aminitius
The
Bible Society
Wood
Rickard Denies Paris Boxing Deal
New York December 19 Tex Rickard denied purchasing an interest in the Paris boxing club or having negotiations with foreign boxing interests. He said he has enough to handle his American sports investments and issued the denial despite cable reports.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Paris
Cable
Crabbe Act Charge Costs Woman $190
Mary Adominic pleaded guilty in criminal court to possession of illicit liquor under the Crabbe act. She was fined $100 and costs totaling $190 after the Saturday proceeding.
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Mary Adominic
Crabbe
Denmis couple marks 60th anniversary in Ashland
Wooster residents Mr and Mrs James Denmis observed their 60th wedding anniversary at their Ashland home with 23 relatives including five children four grandchildren and five great grandchildren present. He is 86 she 80, both natives of Wayne County and Civil War veteran the sole survivor of his regiment in Ashland County. Several attendees from 60 years ago were unable to attend due to age illness. Local notices mention grippe illness at Quinby Ave home and various relatives visiting or ill, with sparse updates on health and travel.
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R. K. Schoolroy
Quinby Ave
E. E. Paumir
Ashland
Nell Benedict
Zanesville
Sabina Barnhart
Spink St
Albina Kirk
Loudonville
B. W. Hoffman
Wooster
Mansfield
Marion Pindy
Hoffman
Viola MacDavitt
Palmer St
Glenn Bruce
Fred Mier
N Beverst
Massillon
Roy Hoo
Canton
E. M. Myers
West Salem
Sherman Stull
Andrew Reiman
Quniby Ave
Legislature to Reconvene in Special Session
Columbus reports indicate the legislature will reconvene in a month for a one day session to consider emergency financial relief legislation for municipalities and districts. Senate Clerk Crosa and House Clerk Maynard released replies showing broad support from senators and representatives for a special session.
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Columbus
Senate
Crosa
Cerk Maynard
Merbera
House
Christmas activities span church, scouts, and orders in Minerva MINERVA
In Minerva MINERVA on December 19 Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian church held a Christmas exchange with refreshments and social time. Girl Scouts initiated three new members Elsie Ray Katherine Shively Nora Witten. Royal Neighbors held a Tuesday tea and refreshments followed by a spell hour. Esther chapter No 120 Foresty Star had a Christmas tree and gift exchange. Angeline Missionary society held a brief meeting to plan remembering those in need during the holidays.
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Minerva
Christian Endeavor Society
Girl Scouts
Elsie Ray
Katherine Shively
Nora Witten
Oleh
Royal Neighbors
Glenn Haines
Iva Bank
Ernest Tarbet
Esther
Fonstery Star
Angeline Missionary Society
Lawrence Amos
Special Bible Lecture on Rod and Staff in Ezekiel 37
Evangelist L Schmidt will demonstrate abilities of locating water ore dead bodies using Rod and Staff and discuss Prophets Apostles in ground walls The program invites Christian workers ushers and free Bibles in many languages to be distributed The talks will take place Sundays in the Auditorium Canton Ohio with American Bible House organizers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Schmidt
Evangelist
David
Jace
Denis
Belizig
America
New officers installed by Cypress Lodge No 604 TF and AM
Strasburg on December 19 reports the installation of W M John B Garver S W Jacob Miller 7 W Owen Stanbarger 8 D A H Bush J D Grover Kopp secretary C F Fernsell treas James A Fernsell trustee W H Fernsell 8 S Robert Straw barger J S Herber Machan Chaplain P A Garver worshipful master and W E Kaylor. Mr Kaylor received a Bible for his work the past two years.
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Strasburg
Cypress Lodge
A. M
W. M
John B. Garver
S. W. Jacob
Miller
Owen Stanbarger
A. H. Bush
J. D. Grover Kopp
C. F. Fernsell
Treas
James A. Fernsell
W. H. Fernsell
Ljovd Hartline
Cleveland
Mary Hartline
Wooster Rd
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Farber Services
Ralph Levy
U.S
Alliance High
LT. Locatelli
Rickard
American Bible House
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Cherry Ave
Canton, Ohio
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Municipal Court Room
Alice Schmidt
Esther Schmidt
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