Gothermore Murder Case Stirs Highland County Justice Fight
Russell Gothermore aged 22 is jailed in Highland County on charges of killing his father James Gothermore 66. Officials say insanity plea possible, with evidence including Liberty Bonds and disputed death by self-action theory. The case, long in motion after the March discovery of the elder Gothermore’s frozen body, hinges on defense of mental condition and motive.
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Hillsboro
Russell Gathermore
Highland County
James Gothermore
Sheriff's Office
Gothermore
Russell Gothermore
Dayton
Schweinsberger
Gethermere
Irwin
Russell
Elmer
Gothermere
Athens
Illinois
Xenia
Cothermore
Third Street
Seeress predicts Smith victory ends in arrest
New York July 1 Mrs Annié Criswell was arrested at a hotel on a fortune telling charge after allegedly predicting Governor Smith would be the Democratic National Convention nominee for President. The forecast was said to have been made to two policewomen.
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New York
Smith
Annié Criswell
Wilson Hosts Jusserands at White House Luncheon
President and Mrs. Wilson entertained Ambassador and Mme Jusserand at the White House luncheon. It marked the first diplomatic corps guest since the president's illness last September. After learning the Democratic National Convention adjourned, the pair then took an automobile ride in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Ambassador
Mme. Jusserand
France
White House
San Francisco
Elwell Linked to Whisky Ring in Prohibition Inquiry
New York police and Prohibition officials report James S S Shevlin says turfman and whist expert Joseph Bowne Elwell was buying large liquor quantities for speculative profits shortly before his June 11 death. The ring supposedly planned sales in New York and Saratoga in July and August. No direct murder evidence yet, authorities say.
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New York
James S.S. Shevlin
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Flwell
Shevlin
Farmer Found Dead and Wife Wounded Near Richmond Kentucky
James Lawson a Richmond County farmer lies dead with two bullet wounds to the left breast after a domestic tragedy at his home. His wife is hospitalized in serious condition. Neighbors discovered the body in a weeds patch late Wednesday night. no eyewitnesses were present.
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Richmond
James Lawson
Premier Borden Quits in Health Failing Retirement
Ottawa July 1 Sir Robert Borden Premier of Canada announced retirement from public life at a Unionist caucus. The caucus accepted his decision and formed a new National Liberal and Conservative party. no successor named. Borden had been in failing health for months but many wished him to remain.
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Ottawa
Ont
Robert Borden
Canada
Young Lochinvar in Car Believed To Have Taken Piqua Girl From Home
Ruth Hilleary. 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hilleary of 833 West Water street, Piqua Ohio, left Tuesday morning for an errand and has not returned. Police, search efforts, and a letter to her mother indicate possible kidnapping by a young man seen with her in an automobile. Authorities alerted to nearby cities to locate the girl and suspect.
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the Commercial Tribune
Piqua, O
Ruth Hilleary
Roy Hilleary
West Water Street
Mary Hilleary
Harding Paved Way In Vermont For Suffragist
Washington reports Governor Clement of Vermont met with Republican nominee Senator Harding and signaled a special session to consider ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Clement said Vermont Republicans urged action, while Harding urged an early decision. Vermont Lieutenant Governor Stone indicated support for a special session if the governor returned by July 7.
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Washington
Clement
Vermont
Harding
Union
Hays
New York
William R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
Marion W. Bland
Columbus
Henry A.duPoft
Delaware
G. E. Weller
Baltimore
United States Senate
Maryland
Wade H. Ellis
Montpelier
Stone
McAdoo Silent on Democratic Presidential Bid
Huntington N Y July 1 William G McAdoo retired at 9 o clock without breaking silence on whether he will accept the Democratic nomination should delegates name him. Newspaper men found the McAdoo home dark and no message was left.
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Huntington
N. Y
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Sister to Second Pugilist in Ring
Chicago July 1 Mrs Frank Fiengut sister of Charlie White says she will be in his corner as a second for the title fight with Benny Leonard in Benton Harbor Michigan on July 4.
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Chicago
Frank Fiengut
Charlie White
Benny Leonard
Benton Harbor
Mich
City plans gain $70,000 from civic groups for study
Cincinnati's treasury would receive $70,000 from 26 civic organizations with a further $30,000 from the city to fund a comprehensive city plan. Alfred Bettman to city planning commission outlined conditions, including uses for staff, ordinances, and public publicity, with a July 12 decision pending.
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Cincinnati
City Planning Commission
Alfred Bettman
United City Planning Committee
Bettman
The
Planning Commission
Charles F. Hornberger
Commissi
Commission
Automobile Club
American Association of Engineers
Barge Canal Association
Better Housing League
Business Men’s Club
Central Labor Council
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati Woman's Club
Council of Social Agencies
City Club
Engineers Club
Federated Improvement Associations
Gyro Club
National Housewives’ Co-operative League
Ohio Society Sons of the Revolution
Real Estate Exchange
Woman’s City Club
Business Women’s Club
Optimist Club
Commonwealth Club
American Legion
Robert E. Bentley Post No. 50
Cincinnati Rotary Club
Advertisers’ Club
Cincinnatus Association
Framing Debate Settles Walsh Proviso On Reservations
Democratic Platform Committee in San Francisco endorses Senator Walsh worded reservations to the League plank while allowing ratification without reservations. Prohibition and Irish questions spark clashes as Armenia and League of Nations issues see varied votes.
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San Francisco
League of Nations
Platform Committee
Sutb-committee
Armenia
United States
Beckham
Sake
Wilson
Resolutions Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
League
Cummings
National Committee
Democratic
McAdoo Strength Grows as Balloting Near in 1920
In this Special Dispatch from San Francisco dated July 1 1920 William G McAdoo shows growing strength for the Democratic nomination. Palmer Cox and Tammany circles weigh strategies while McAdoo boosters push for affirmative delegates over dark horse tactics.
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David Lawrence
The
Commercial Tribune
San Francisco
William G. McAdoo
Palmer
Cox
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Massachusetts
McAdoo
Tammany
Rober Sullivan
Mutiny at Ancona Kills 24. Wounds 71 Officials Say
Official figures report twenty four killed and seventy one wounded from the recent mutiny of troops at Ancona. Authorities released casualty totals as the city reels from the uprising and its aftermath.
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Rome
Ancona
Effect of Newsprint Shortage Forces Page Reductions
The Commercial Tribune reports an acute newsprint shortage hindering department space and ads. Shipments are en route and will restore normal layout as soon as relieved, with all departments to resume full space while world news continues to be covered.
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Commercial Tribune
Mrs. Brown Delivers Humorous Convention Speech
West Virginia's Mrs. Julia Brown seconded John W. Davis for the Democratic nomination at the San Francisco convention. Wearing a white organdy gown, she opened with a joke about the Garden of Eden and praised a home bred, well read American statesman whose life matches women's ideals.
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San Francisco
Julia Brown
West Virginia
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Mrs. Brown
American Statesman
Lardner Proposes Democratic Compromise on Women Nominees
Ring W Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune reports Lardner recounting Democratic caucuses in San Francisco debating nominating two women, Carrie Chapman Catt and Mrs Geo Bass, to counter Republican ticket. The piece satirizes intrigue, Meadoo signals, and convention backstage chatter as delegates joke about security and slogans.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Sin Francisco
Chicago
Wm Gibbs Meadoo
Meadoo
Sanfrancisco
Big Fight Delays Prohibition Debate At National Convention
A packed auditorium sees Platform Committee fail to report on a prohibition plank as William Jennings Bryan and Bainbridge Colby prepare to argue the issue. The crowd, band, and singers fill the hall while delegates caucus and await a morning report.
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Algeratic National Convention
Platform Committee
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Robinson
Senator Glass
Resolutions Committee
Ryan
Baltimore
New York
Linebaugh
National Committee
Bruce Kremer
Mr. Bryan
Bainbridge Colby
Platform
Bass
Republic
George Bass
Illinois
The
Demyscratic National Committee
Mde
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