Profits On Fictitious Accounts Heard In Embezzlement Trial
The state prepares to rest its case in the embezzlement trial of George H. Peazell and William H. Chatfield Jr. at Beazell & Chatfield with testimony citing $508 323.02 in profits from commissions and $436 452 credited to profit and loss. Defense argues funds remained to reduce net losses and cites securit ies deposits by Hattersley and solvency claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Peazell
William H. Chatfield, Jr
Charles 8. Bell
W.C. Hattersley
Grand Vista Avenue
Chatfield
Chatfield & Co
Beazel & Chatfield
H. M. Beazell
George H. Beazell
Donaldson
Thomas A. Donaldson
Department of Justice
Harry Mueller
Beazell & Chatfield
Bacot
Hattersley
Breazell& Chatfield
Bkeazell & Chatfield
Beazell
Dayton
Committee Denies Board of Health Market Reform Request
Council Committee on Markets rejects Board of Health bid to tighten market stand regulations and grant broader enforcement power. Report favors enforcing existing ordinances, limits sidewalk stands, and curbs traffic and parking to ease congestion despite Dr. Peters disappointment and talk of a minority report by Mrs. McCloskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Health
Council Committee
Fred. Schulze
F. C. Schneider
Robert Schmidt, Jr
Philip Harig
Clorine McCloskey
William H. Peters
Peters
Republic and
Elder Streets
Court and
Linn
Race Street
Findlay Street
Esplanade
Findlay
Green Street
Dr. Peters
McCloskey
Robbery at Hyman Newburger’s store on Central avenue
A bandit robbed the cash register at Hyman Newburger’s shop as crowds passed. The attendant, Harry Newburger, was forced to the wall. In a separate incident Marie Pilum was beaten while resisting a handbag theft near Hulbert street and Freeman avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman Newburger
Central Avenue
Harry Newburger
Mound Street
Newburger
Marie Pilum
Hulbert Avenue
Hulbert Street
Freeman Avenue
Cleves Burglar Nearly Foiled In Five Local Break-Ins
A bungling burglar or burglars attempted five break-ins in Cleves Ohio before dawn. The Caine lumber yard office was entered and papers scattered but little value taken. at the Standard Oil station locks were pried and matches burned. bank door alarms rang but no entry occurred. No charges filed yet as officials describe the intruders as amateurs. Local residents remain vigilant after the late night spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleves
D. W. Gwaltney
Cleves National Bank
Caine Lumber Yard
George Caine
Mr. Caine
Standard Oil
Joseph Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Big Four
Asquith Backs Liberal Laborites Against Conservative Bloc
In London on January 17 the Conservative government faced its fate as former premier Asquith declared support for the no confidence motion backed by Liberal and Labor members. John R. Clynes condemned the King's speech and urged action toward a European settlement and immigration terms. American Ambassador Kellogg has limited duties but attends debates in Parliament.
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Asquith
King
Associated Press
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
John R. Clynes
Borne
Russia
Europe
Germany
France
Clynes
Kellogg
England
Ramsay MacDonald
Lloyd George
Senate
Propaganda as a Threat to Americanism Warns Judge Landis
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis denounces propaganda as a hell born fraud threatening American institutions. Speaking at the Franklin Typothetae dinner in Cincinnati, he warns against cliques and accelerated verbal activity pressuring officials contrary to public welfare. He lauds Franklin’s life and urges impartiality in law and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Landis
Franklin Typothetae
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Benjamin Franklin
Cincinnati
Gibson
Landis
Franklin
Middle West Wins When Girl Plunges Into Lake As Test
Chicago January 17 The inter sectional endurance contest at Northwestern University proved the Middle West hardier as Miss Ruth McCoy of Coffeyville Kansas and Miss Alma Rodenberg of New York braved Lake Michigan in near zero temperatures. McCoy dove in boldly while Rodenberg only wetted her feet according to judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Hardier
Northwestern University
Ruth McCoy
Coffeyville
Kan
Alma Rodenberg
New York City
Lake Michigan
Miss McCoy
Miss Rodenberg
Senate to probe Bok peace plan and propaganda
A Senate special committee will begin an inquiry Monday into the Bok peace plan and general propaganda in the United States. Witnesses will include Edward W. Bok and Esther E. Lape, with scope extending to Mellon tax program, soldiers' bonus, League of Nations, and other pending subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Reed
Dem
United States
Edward W. Bok
Philadelphia
Esther Everett Lape
League of Nations
Congress
Cummins
Moses
New Hampshire
Greene
Vermont
Missour
Caraway
Arkansas
Shipstead
Minnesota
Southern Indiana Firm Seeks Advertising Executive
Large Indiana manufacturer seeks an advertising man while a local business house searches for an accounting clerk. A Cincinnati man looks for a partner to fund and finish a racing car for Indianapolis Speed Day. A seamstress offers January cut rates on sewing and remodeling. German money advertised for sale. Hyde Park grocery and meat market listed. Radiator repairs and recore services promoted on want ad page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Fight Over Discharge Petition Rules Divides House
Washington Jan 17 The House adjourned without a decision on how many signatures are required on petitions to discharge committees. The Graham 50 percent plan was defeated 205 to 185 as Republican insurgents and Democrats opposed it. The 100 minimum was rejected 225 to 163 with cross party support. Debate on the discharge provisions continues with little chance of altering the committee proposal. Longworth tied Bryan’s influence to the insurgent coalition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
House
Graham
Rep
Ill
Rules Committee
Grahams
Longworth
Madden
Appropriations Committee
Representative Crisp
Dem
Berger
Soc
Werald
Farmer-Labor
Minn
Kvale
Ind
Snell
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Upshaw
Telephones to Japan send reply in 13 4 min
The Associated Press reports that David Sarnoff, vice president and general manager of RCA, sent a message to Iwaki station in Japan and received a reply by telephone, completing a 14 000 mile cross ocean test in one minute forty five seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbia. Mo
David Sarnoff
Radio Campeseries of America
Iwaki
Japan
Upton Ends Life After Desertion In Toledo Lodging House
Ross Upton a Toledo garage man shot himself in his lodging house after a woman he had been living with married another man. Coroner says the distress affected him. Upton reportedly has a wife and child in Lima, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ross Upton
Henzler
Upton
Lima
Ohio
Volcanic Blast Sunks Belkofsky in Alaskan Tremor
A severe earthquake at 10 50 Tuesday morning shook Belkofsky and nearby areas on the Alaska Peninsula. The southern edge of Pavlof volcano blew off and steam and smoke issued densely. The shock lasted seven minutes and residents evacuated safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Latouche
ST. Paul Island
Alaska
Belkofsky
Pavlof
Alaska Peninsula
Pribilof Islands
Fall defends integrity in Sinclair oil lease charges
Albert B. Fall former Interior Secretary called accusations of receiving pay from Sinclair oil dealings malicious and untrue. He said he traveled to Washington from Florida and later disputed hiding out rumors tied to the Congressional probe, noting he stayed at a familiar hotel and followed doctors orders for sea travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Navy
Sinclair
Fall
Florida
Caraway
Dem
Ark
Washington
Palm Beach
Edward B. McLean
McLean
Sesson
Revision of Ohio Taxation Laws Proposed by Taft Backed Group
At the Ohio Tax Association closing session in Columbus a seven member committee was approved to advise on a constitutional amendment for tax revision and to study local needs for rate reforms. Representative Robert Taft urged a five to nine member panel to review local subdivision needs and revise rate limits. The group backed mandatory four year real estate reappraisal, a gasoline tax for highways, and constitutional changes on tax free securities and state tax commission powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Tax Association
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
Association
Taft
The
Associa
Tion
State Tax Commission
Butler and Magistrate Clash Over Liquor Warrants in Philadelphia
Philadelphia officials reported a meeting with Brigadier General Smedley Butler and city leaders to crack down on liquor houses. Magistrate E. P. Carney refused warrants based on intoxicated-appearance evidence, prompting Mayor Kendrick and Butler to press for stronger enforcement while Carney defended judicial discretion. Butler vowed further action the next day as officials prepared a broader offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Smedley D. Butler
Public Safety
E. P. Carney
Carney
Kendrick
Joseph P. Gaffney
Butler
Police Mills
Mr. Gaffney
Mr. Gafrity
Mr. Carney
Rebel gunboats bombard Tampico port area in morning attack
Tampico and Sarazoza fired on the city and Varadero suburb after approaching the port. Five tankers and the Dutch steamer Maasdam were blocked from entry. Federal forces replied from the fortress as planes reconnoitered and a special train with artillery moved toward La Barra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tampico
la Barra
Jesus M. Palma
Coast Guard
Rebek
Sarazoza
Maasdam
Varadero
Pachuco
Panuco
James B. Stewart
Mexico City
State Department
Washington
Obregon
Adelle ~De~da Horta
Lorenzo Munoz
Obregon Army May Use U S Territory If Texas Governor Consents
Washington January 17. The Mexican government asked permission for a detachment to move from Naco Arizona to Texas then reenter Mexico to fight revolutionists. Washington indicated favorable view if Texas Governor approves. Similar past permissions were granted in 1915 to move troops via the U S border to Sonora.
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Washington
Obregon
Mexico
Naco
Ariz
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
State Department
Carranza
United States
Sonora
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