Condon Named to Detroit School System Superintendent
Dr Randall J Condon chosen as Detroit Board of Education superintendent amid plans for a major bond funded school building program The Cincinnati board reluctant to lose him but Detroit offers expanded opportunities and a five year term likely to begin after formal resignation from Cincinnati pending confirmation
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Board of Education
Board of Education of
Detroit
Mich
Ipa
Randall J. Condon
J. M. Withrow
Ondon
Cincinnati
Condon
Bool
Colby College
Withrow
Dr. Withrow
Weather summary for Ohio Indiana and surrounding areas May 26 1919
Weather outlook for Ohio shows fair conditions Tuesday with clouds and possible showers later. Indiana reports partly cloudy skies north with showers likely south and similar Tuesday into Wednesday. West Virginia and Kentucky expect showers Tuesday and Wednesday with mild to moderate temperatures. Cincinnati records May 26 1919 note highs in the 70s across stations, with clear conditions at 8 am noon and 7 pm and no significant precipitation.
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Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Revenue agents target penny grafters charging tax on ice cream
Officials plan prosecutions of peddlers and merchants who raise prices claiming government tax. James M. Murray of Murray Canning Co Annapolis was arrested after explicit signs announcing tax driven price hikes. He posted a $500 bond and faces possible fines up to $1000 or a year in prison.
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McGrath
James M. Murray
Murray Canning Company
Annapolis
Murray
Internal Revenue
United States
Self-Made Colonel Confined to Camp
May 26 The War Department announced President Wilson commuted the dismissal of Second Lieutenant Roy L. Mangum Tenth Infantry to six months’ restriction within camp limits and a $300 fine. Mangum had been charged with claiming to be a Colonel wounded overseas, which he had not been.
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Washington
War Department
Wilson
Roy L. Mangum
Tenth .Infantry
Mangum
Chicago
Deacon York Tours New York Subway Like a King
Sergeant Alvin C York, famed World War I hero from Tennessee, toured the IRT subway system in a private car with Theodore P. Shonts and company officials. He accepted a Red Head Club honorary membership in Spokane, dined at a New York hostelry, visited Grant’s Tomb, rode in a limo with Elaine Peters, and commented on Northern slang.
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New York
Alvin Do. York
Tennessee
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Miles Poindexter
Red Head Club
Spokane
Wash
Grant
Elaine Peters
Long Island Railroad
York
Fluffy Ruffles Bandit Being Sought by Police
Police continue search for the fluffy ruffles bandit gang members after a Sunday hold up of Mich Nosenweig at Linn and Central avenues. A lookout woman aided two male suspects who stole $15 and a watch, following a prior auto assault on sailors.
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Fluffy
Mich Nosenweig
Central Avenue
Linn Street
Ohio Man Arrested in Dayton On Theft and Desertion Links
Arthur Rose, 43, arrested in Dayton on stealing a market basket from an automobile. Identified as a repeat offender who served three terms in the Ohio Penitentiary and is sought at Ft. Thomas Ky for desertion from the U S army. Police say he faces several assault charges in Dayton and military authorities have been notified.
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Dayton
Arthur Rose
Ohio Penitentiary
Ft. Thomas
United States Army
Camp Sherman Wounded Soldiers Need Jellies and Preserves
A legislative committee report to the Ohio Legislature states 1,600 wounded at Camp Sherman base hospital most desire homemade jellies preserves and other delicacies. The report says all other needs are well provided by the government.
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Columbus
Camp Sherman
Thieves Loot Stores on Walnut Street for Eggs and Butter
Thieves ransacked the Swift and Co branch at Front and Walnut stealing fifteen cases of canned goods and ten dozen eggs. The same gang hit A G Norman at 40 Walnut taking a tub of butter and ten dozen eggs. They also breached David Rindsberg at 38 Walnut but found nothing of value.
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Swift &Co
Front
Walnut Streets
A. G. Norman
Walnut Street
David Rindsberg
King Moonshiner Glover Killed in Cahaba River Clash
Wiley Glover known as the King of Jefferson County Moonshiners is dead after a battle with deputy sheriffs near Sayre on the Cahaba River. His alleged assistant L. M. Felton is jailed in the county facility following the confrontation.
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KING
Birmingham
Ala
Wiley Glover
Jefferson County
L.M. Felton
Sayre
Cahaba River
Prince Edward of Liechtenstein Seeks Peace Conference Seat
Prince Edward of Liechtenstein left Vienna for Paris to press for a place at the peace conference claiming his aim is to end the state of war with Germany that has lasted fifty three years.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Prince, Edward of Liechtenstein
Paris
Germany
Liechtenstein
Criticism and Promises at Dry Banquet in Y M C A
The city marks the end of Cincinnati saloons as police shut thirteen one day licenses at midnight May 27 1919. Crowds flocked to remaining venues amid near beer soft drinks and rising prices while saloonkeepers report brisk business and a pledge to adapt under prohibition.
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Tere
Oasis
King Gambrinus
John Barleycorn
M. Silverglade
Hub
East Fifth Street
Silverglade
J. C. Grew & Co
Traction
Fischer Bacharach
Wheel
Walnut Street
Harry Backman
Fifth and
Central Avenue
Backman
Julius Peyton
West Fifth Street
Hawker and Grieve Fail Atlantic Flight Across Peril
British aviator Harry Hawker and Lt Cdr McKenzie Grieve fail to cross the Atlantic. After 14.5 hours at sea their craft is unsalvageable, they are rescued by the Danish ship Mary and brought to Scapa Flow. Mrs Hawker expresses faith in her husband’s return and declines prize division.
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Associated Press
London
Daily’ Mail Today
Thurso
Scotland
Harry G. Hawker
Atlantic
McKenzie Grieve
Hawker
New England
Mary
mid-Atlantic
Newfoundland
Greenwich
Duhn
The
Butt of
Lewis
Lochernibol
Woolson
Scapa Flow
Admiral Fremantle
Grand Fleet
Mail
New Day Law Terminates State and County Liquor Boards
Columbus May 26 The State Liquor License Board and all county boards exit at midnight as the prohibition amendment takes effect. Attorney General John G. Price says enforcement shifts to local authorities, while boards vow to resist and seek mandamus. Emergency legislation expected to shape enforcement and Dow-Aikin tax collection.
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Columbus
State Liquor License Board
John G. Price
C. ©. Crabbe
House Temperance Committee
Focal Boards
Mandamus
Supreme Court
Attorney General
State Board
Price
Crabbe
Liquor License Board
Alienist affirms Keys is of sound mind in Boston report
John Baker Keys is declared not demented by prominent New England alienist after evaluating his mental condition. The report notes no delusions or depression, normal speech handwriting and reflexes. Keys recently profited $25,000 on stock. his sister Mrs Alice Hollister and Judge Howard Hollister visited Boston amid family ties and social engagements.
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Ial Tribune
Boston
John Baker Keys
Keys
New England
Keyss
Cincinnati
Alice Hollister
Howard Hollister
Montgomery Rollins
Chestnut Hill
Hopag Baker
Hil
Ann Hollins
Montgomery
Rollins
Rollins Mansion
Hollister
Selvis
George Tt. Crafts
Miss Girardi
F. G
J. Bik
Colored League of Nations sparks Senate attack
Washington May 26. Senator Reed Democrat Missouri attacked the League covenant claiming it would give predominance to nonwhite nations. He cited population statistics and argued white nations would have fewer votes than nonwhite states in the world council. Senator Hitchcock challenged Reed’s shift in stance while Reed defended his position.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Reed
Missouri
League
Colored League of Nations
South
States of America
Liberia
Haiti
Pacific States
Council of the World
Japan
China
United States
League of Peace
Hedjez
Panama
United St
Heed
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Europe
Georgians raise 200 purse for Hawker and Grieve
Citizens in Rome Georgia raise a 200 purse for Harry G. Hawker and navigator Mackenzie Grieve after their flight. The money is cabled to The London Daily Mail for the aviators. Secretary Daniels sends greetings and commendations to Hawker and Grieve on behalf of the American naval air service.
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Harry Hawker
Rome
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
London Daily Mail
Washington
American Naval Air Service
Daniels
Mackenzie
Senate Democrats Clash Over Reed Comment on Race
Washington May 26 The agricultural appropriation bill moved from the House Committee with supplemental funds raising total to 32 628 000 and a rider to repeal daylight saving act on signing. Additions include 500 009 for animal tuberculosis and 250 000 for corn borer control in New York and Massachusetts. Secretary Houston requested a 306 000 boost for the Farm Management Bureau due to expanded duties.
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Washington
House
New York
Massachusetts
Houston
Congress
Farm Management Bureau
Bureau
Withdrawal of U S Forces From Archangel Under Way
Washington May 26 The withdrawal of American forces from Archangel is under way according to cable advices to the War Department. The 339th Infantry awaits evacuation and individual soldiers are listed as casuals. The dispatch notes units would reach home before these individuals are discharged.
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Archangel
Washington
War Department
339Th Infantry
Stephens Gets Release of Dudley M Outcast
Special Dispatches report Representative Stephens of Cincinnati pressing for soldier releases. Dudley Miller Outcal t, son of Dudley Outcal t, will be assigned to an early convoy. Dolan’s unit reportedly not yet departed France and no departure date fixed.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Stevens
Cincinnati
Dudley Miller Outcalt
Dudley Oucalt
Catee
J. Dolan
Depertmnattt
Dolan
France
Prague Mob Hangs Food Profiteers If Oath Not Kept
In Geneva on May 26 a Prague mob erected gallows in the main street and forced fifty seven profiteers to swear they will sell wares at reasonable prices. The oath was reportedly taken.
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Geneva
Prague
16000 Javans Die in Central Java Volcanic Eruption
Official advices from Batavia report sixteen thousand persons killed or injured by a volcanic eruption in Central Java on May 20. The casualty toll reflects a disaster impacting local communities and authorities.
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Tokyo
Thes
L’ress
Java
Batavia
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