Winchester Ky Merchant Slain Husband Suspects Arrested
Leon Renaker a 37 year old wealthy Winchester Kentucky produce merchant known as the turkey king of the world was found slain in his bed with his head crushed. Two men Clayton Lewis of Elora City Tennessee and E J Larrison of Winchester were arrested in Falmouth on suspicion after fleeing Winchester by train. Police believe no robbery motive as valuables were undisturbed. Sheriff doubts the suspects match. Officials seek caller who notified Mrs Renaker and the December.
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Winchester
Leon Renaker
Covington
Falmouth
Kentucky
Cincinnati
J.O. Cerrin
Charles Ravenscroft
Clayton Lewis
Elora City
Tenn
E. J. Larrison
Lewis
Larrison
Newport
Renaker
O. T. Booth
Sheriff Booth
Boothe
Cannon Ordered Norris From Room When Threatened
Senator James E. Watson recounted how John S. Norris pressed Speaker Cannon to force a House bill backed by newspaper publishers. Norris reportedly promised the presidency if the bill passed. Cannon ordered Norris out, telling his private messenger to remove him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
James E. Watson
Indiana
Joe” Cannon
House
John S. Norris
Herman Ridder
Williams
Mississippi
Norris
Cannon
Senator Watson
United States
Joe
Nes
Publishers threaten Taft defeat in 1912 say McCumber in Senate
In Washington on July 26 Senator McCumber of the Finance Committee said a publishers committee warned the Payne Aldrich tariff plan could cost Taft the 1912 election if newsprint remained off the free list. Senator Robinson pressed for names and full details, calling it intimidation and demanding public clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCumber
Finance Committee
Senate Today
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Pubishers’ Committee
Taft
United States
Publishers’ Association
Republican Party
Stanley
Kentucky
Dead Father's Dream Blamed for Sister's Shooting
In New York on July 26 a woman identified as Mrs. J Minnie Reisler told police a dream from her dead father urged her to end the conflict, prompting her to shoot her sister Bertha Katz. Detectives said she confessed amid a broader family custody and homicide investigation.
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New York
J Minnie Reisler
John
Reisler
Bertha Katz
Miss Katz
Ms. Reisler
Morris Reisler
John the Barber
Culberson Will Not Endorse in Texas Run-Off
Senator Culberson of Texas, defeated in the primary, sent a telegram saying he will take no part in the run-off. He urged supporters to exercise their own judgment on whom to back. The note to Judge Barry Miller in Dallas expressed gratitude for his campaign efforts.
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Culberson
Texas
Washington
Senator Culberson
Barry Miller
Dallas
Southeastern Express Averts Clerks Walkout After Conference
In Atlanta on July 26 the threatened strike by Southeastern Express clerks was averted after talks between H. C. Caldwell, General Chairman, J. B. Hockaday, president of the company, and other union officials. All differences were amicably adjusted.
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Atlanta, Ga
Southeastern Express Company
H. C. Caldwell
Clerks’ Brotherhood
J. B. Hockaday
Mr. Caldwell
Admiralty Says No Navy Planes Can Sink British Ship Yet
In the House of Commons Lieutenant Colonel Charles Amery stated that the Admiralty knows of no aircraft in any navy capable of sinking a British ship by bomb or torpedo. He answered a question on the matter. The remarks were reported from London dated July 26.
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London
House of Commons
Charles Amery
The
Admiralty
Tear Gas Used to Rout Maniac in West Virginia
In Hinton West Virginia sheriff deputies and state police moved to storm a house holding John Fredeking an insane fugitive after eleven days of defiance. Prohibition officer Lou Matty was killed and Earl Hope was badly wounded. John Atkins and another man were lightly hurt as tear gas was readied and the siege continued.
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Fredeking
Earl Hope
White Sulphur Springs
John Atkins
Five Hurt When Auto Skids on Central Avenue
Five men were injured early today when a car skidded on Central avenue near York street after the street was sprinkled. The vehicle hit a telegraph pole and burned after a match was lit. Driver Theodore Thieman, 29, 2719 Scioto, was cited for reckless driving after hospital treatment.
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Central Avenue
York Street
Theodore Thieman
Scioto Street
Winton Place
Thieman
General Hospital
Frank Bocklage
Milton Street
Edward Sullivan
Main Street
Samuel Macciarola
Domino Lacusso
Broadway
John Rinaldo
Cleveland
Mrs Mabel Champion Charged With Murder In A Cleveland Cafe
Mrs Mabel C Champion 22 of Dallas Texas was charged by Cleveland police with the murder of Thomas F O Connell of New Haven Conn shot during a downtown restaurant quarrel. her husband A F Champion held as a witness and usingaliases. O Connell identified by his wife. Mrs O Connell said they had been vacationing at Geneva on the Lake.
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Cleveland, O
Mabel C. Champion
Dallas
Texas
Thomas F. O'Connell
New Haven
Conn
A. F. Champion
Clifford Barnett
Kansas City
Kansas
Interference in Italian political clash spurs deadly melee
In Revenna Italy on July 26 police fired during a clash between Socialists and Republicans over funds. Several people were killed and wounded as the fight escalated into a melee.
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Revenna
Italy
Farm Building Burns Oak Harbor Barn Fire Causes 20000 Damages
A large barn and its contents on the Lester Parkson farm near Oak Harbor burned for a loss of about 20000 dollars. Flying embers ignited the roofs of several houses and both Fremont and Port Clinton fire departments were called in to prevent further spread.
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Oak Harbor
Ohio
Lester Parkson
Fremont
Port Clinton
Whiting Adyv Inspires Thoughtful Writing Approach
A note highlights Whiting Adyv as a model for careful writing. It urges consider detail, clarity, and concise expression. The reference suggests emulating disciplined methods to improve prose craft.
Indiana to take over mines to meet state coal needs
Governor McCray announced Indiana would seize sufficient mines to supply the states necessities amid a nationwide coal strike. President Hessler urged a joint interstate conference. McCray said he would support any move to end the strike and urged operators to attend. Martial law and national guard deployment were discussed as possibilities. Knox County Nos. 1 and 2 mines, among the largest, could be first seized to meet a 9,000 ton daily capacity.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
John Hessler
Philadelphia
Hessler
Washington
McCray
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Harold Henderson
Knox County
Coal Men See Way for Settlement of Strike
The first signs of progress toward ending the Ohio miners strike appear as coal operators and United Mineworkers show willingness to confer. Bridgeport reports Charles A. Albasin of the Pittsburgh Vein Operators Association says operators stand ready to enter talks with UMW officials for Ohio or the central competitive region.
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Ohio
Bridgeport
Charles A. Albasin
Pittsburgh Vein Operators’ Association
United Mineworkers
Central
Kentucky Man Bound And Gagged In River Bank Robbery
William Meurer Jr. of Dayton was bound and gagged by a lone highwayman during a robbery at a river bank soft drink stand near Vine Street. The thief fled with a revolver, a watch, cigars and cigarettes valued at about 12.50 dollars. police chief Ortlieb led the investigation as bystanders freed the victim.
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William Meurer, Jr
Third Avenue
Dayton
Vine Street
Mr. Meurer
Settlement of Mine Strike Seen From Illinois Conference
The Illinois District Executive Board of the United Mineworkers of America will convene a district convention in Peoria on August 3. President Farrington expects a proposition from Illinois operators to be placed before the convention and believes it could lead to an early settlement of the miners strike. John L. Lewis will be invited to the conference.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
Illinois
United Mineworkers of America
Illinois Mineworkers
Peoria
Farrington
John L. Lewis
Cavalry Troops Entrain for Pomeroy Strike Zone
Cincinnati units of the Fifty fourth Cavalry Brigade mobilize for Middleport Ohio duty in the Pom eroy coal fields. Troops C 107th Cavalry and Headquarters Troop report at Pennsylvanias Station with rifles pistols and automatic weapons. Units under Lt Col Lathrop and Major Smith mobilize with horses and medical detachment in reserve.
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John Helter
Columbus
City
Fifty-fourth Cavalry Brigade
107Th Cavalry
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Middleport
Pomeroy
W. O. Lathrop
Helen Street Armory
Pennsylvania Station
Pearl and
Butler Streets
Sanders
Davis
Adjutant General
Cleveland
Ralph Perkins
R. W. Knoss
Lumbus
Leonard S. Smith
Lathrop
Fiftyfourth
Cameron H. Sanders
John H. Frey
Paul Weber
Cincinnati Riding Club
Samuel Richmond
Gregor. B. Moorman
Edward J. Kroncke
Richmond
Samuel Riddle
Super Horse
Hebron
Mr. Riddle
Bobby Allen
Frederick Galbraith
Business Men's Club
Louis J. Feid
J. E. Kennedy
Ellis Bader
Harvey Batsche
Carl Stricker
Henry J. Claver
Phil O'Donnell
William Battie
William Dolbeer
Camp Perry
Government Pushes Waiting Policy In Double Strike Talks
Washington officials outline a cautious approach to the coal and rail strikes. Aiming to hold a status quo, President Harding may delay action a week while a presidential inquiry proceeds and governors coordinate possible agreements with miners. Informal overtures continue as sides seek a settlement without broad concessions.
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Washington
Harding
White House
United States Labor Board
John L. Lewis
Secrecy Veils: Speedy Trip of Jewels and Union Chiefs
President Harding denounces interference by striking railroad workers and miners, urging return to work under proposed terms while parties seek a fair settlement. He defends civil liberties of workers and outlines government actions to prevent lawlessness during rail and coal disputes.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
J. Cleve Dean
Railway Employees’ Publicity Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dean
Atterbury
Pennsylvania System
Pennsylvania
White House
Railroad Labor Board
Free America
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Press of Country
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Smoot
Morris
George
Max
Bertha
Southeastern Express
Averts
Maniac
Posse
Hinton
W. Va
Central AY
Mabel Champion
Whiting
Adyv
Labor Board
Avernor
TEPO
Wires John Hessler
Hoosier Miners
Pittsburgh Vein Association
Club
David Lawrence
Commercial Tribune
Cleve Dean
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