Dream of White House visits ends in tragedy and wealth
Marion Ohio December story recalls two Harding grandchildren George Neely De Wolf and Jeanne who never entered the White House despite rich bequest plans. Their grandfather President Warren G Harding died mid term and their grandmother Florence Kling Harding died later. The children inherit a half million dollars in trust at 21, while pursuing education and ordinary life.
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Marion
Tome
White House
Florence Kling Harding
Lincoln
McKinley
Roosevelt
George Neely de Wolf
Jeanne
Washington
Laddis
Laddie Boy
Warren G. Harding
Ney Trecelve
George
Beaues
Marion Star
Harding
Buffalo Commercial Sold to Coley Publishing Group
Announcement states Buffalo Commercial will be sold to Coley Publishing Company led by president Richard R. Coley. The paper will be renamed the Evening Post and will adopt an open shop policy while establishing relations with the typographical union.
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Uffalo, N
Buffalo
Charles B. Finnegan
Coley Publishing Company
Richard R. Coley
Evening Post
Coley Gays
The Federal Reserve System by George E Roberts
An analysis of how the Federal Reserve system influenced credit during the postwar price slump. The piece discusses blame games in the campaign, political defenses, and the impact of deflation on the public and on administrations.
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Federal Reserve System
George E. Roberts
The Fall of Prices and Federal Reserve Policy
A detailed review argues the 1920 price collapse was global, not due to credit contraction. It traces Federal Reserve actions, bank lending shifts, and rural credit trends, noting rising reserve credits despite discount rate increases and highlighting discrimination against farmers as a factor in the crisis. The piece critiques government meddling in banking and cites Joint Commission findings on rural loans and inflation’s impact.
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Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Reserve Headquarters
Washington
la Follette
Brookhart
Federal Reserve
Brotherhood
Federal Reserve Bulletin
Heston
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Philadelphia
Reserve Banka
South
Middle West
Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
Congress
Sydney Anderson
Minnesota
Igenteeston
Federal Reserve Bord
Ware
United States
Japan
John Wanamaker
Bureau of Labor
Europe
Treasury
First Bank of
Joint
Mittee of Agricultural Ingatey
Senate
Ree
Bread Prices in Paris Rise Sharply Since 1870
Report notes bread costs in Paris are higher than any time since 1870 amid concerns over food inflation. The tone hints at possible corruption in staple goods, while playful asides reference novelty “singing” bugs and radio items.
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Paris
Italy
New Hospital Association Formed in Grafton
A large group of Grafton citizens met at the Chamber of Commerce to form the Hospital Association of Grafton and Taylor county chaired by Jed W. Robinson. By laws and a constitution were adopted to aid the City Hospital, improve patient comfort, and oversee internal affairs. Members may join for 10 active, 2 honorary, or 25 life dollars. meetings monthly with officers led by Mrs. C F Schroeder president and other elected officers. The group seeks broad community support beyond any single class or sex.
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Grafton
Chamber of Commerce
Hospital ‘Association of
Taylor County
Jed W. Robinson
C .F. Schroeder
Dorsey C. Peck
Lawson Stareher
Kate Knelz
Belle van Kirk
West Virginia Sheriff Kills Coal Company Employee
Boone County Coal Corporation employee J. C. Sturgis was fatally wounded by Deputy E. L. Moyer during a store raid investigation. Moyer fired after Sturgis failed to halt as burglars were presumed present. Witnesses noted a fleeing man and opened cellar door with merchandise ready for removal.
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Meyer
Sturgiss
Charlie Chaplin’s 16 year old bride meets school law
ENOUGH SCHOOL Los Angeles Dec. 5. Charles Chaplin's 16 year old bride has met all the requirements of the California compulsory school law, investigator Raymond Dunlap reports. The law allows part time for minors under 14. A tutor Miss Margaret Peterson filed a report showing a 20 hour week of studies up to last week. Miss Lula Reese of Ross street is visiting Parkersburg.
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Los Angeles
PI Charle Chaplin
Uride
California
Raymond Dunlap
Compulsory Education Department
Trulap
Margaret Peterson
Vice Consul Henry Dayton shot in Belgrade interview
Belgrade Yugoslavia December 5 Henry Dayton vice consul at Belgrade was shot and seriously wounded at his home by a young woman during an interview after she declared their friendship must cease. She then killed herself by cutting her veins. Dayton, a World War veteran born in Georgia, is in very serious condition.
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Belgrade
Jugo Slavia
Henry Dayton
Dayton
Anna Ouscupaitais
Harry A. Dayton
Georgia
New York
Auburn
N. Y
Harry Dayton
Jugo-Slavia
J. Charles Dayton
Cayuga County
Hamilton College
Coblenz
Knights of Pylas Lodge elect new officers
At a regular meeting last night Knights of Pylas Lodge No. elected officers for the coming year. Chosen were A. C. Rostott as chancellor commander Granneman as vice chancellor Sayer as prelate L. W. Cloyd as master of arms B. Satterfield as inner guard T. B. Campbell as outer guard O. E. B. Newton as master of work and T. W. Helionimis as treasurer After the session officers and members socialized briefly.
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Knights of Pyilas Lodge No
A. C. Rosott
Granneman
Sayer
L. W. Cloyd
B. Satterfield
T. B. Campbell
O. EB. Newton
T. W. Helionimis
Locals note visitors and ill health around Grafton
Miss Virginia Hanway arrived to spend the weekend with her parents on Maple avenue. Fred Morgan of Fairmont visits his parents on Main street. Charles Burke of Grafton Auto Equipment is able to be out after pneumonia. Mayor Hathher handled business in Flemington. Floyd Utterback visits from Mt. Lake Park to Jaraton. Mrs. Charles McFarland is confined by illness on West Main. The Brohards of Maple avenue are ill with influenza. Charles Warthen on Boyd Street shows slow improvement after pneumonia. Fred Lurka of Clarkeburg was in town on business with Burka store. D. M. Osgood of Fairmont visited the Osgood store. Barka and Carl Thomas of Mt. Pleasant were here on business. John Weaver of route 2 attended to business. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Reger shopped in Clarksburg. Ross Thames of Mount Pleasant called on friends. Floyd Summers of route 2 also in town on business. Pat ONeil, civil engineer, returned from a Ohio home visit. C. E. Ray of Pugh Waters Wholesale Co back on the job after illness.
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Virginia Hanway
City
William Hanway
Maple Avenue
Hanway
Fairmont Normal School
Fred Morgan
Fairmont
Grafton
J. R. Morgan
Main Street
Charles Burke
Grafton Auto Equipment Company
Thomas Hathher
Flemington
Charles Warthen
Boyd Sireet
Fred Lurka
Clarkeburg
Burka
D. M. Osgood
Osgood
Barka
Carl Thomas
Mt" Pleasant
Yesterrday
John Weaver
Claude Reger
Clarksburg
Ross Thames
Mount Pleasant
Yester
Floyd Summers
Pat O'Neil
Ohio
C. E. Ray
Pugh Waters Wholesale Co
Dead Tag Auto Case Heard in Fairmont Court
Fred Morgan of Fairmont faced a hearing before Squire L C Haymond for driving with dead tags. He was fined ten dollars and costs after explaining the car had been in storage and a replacing tag unavailable. Morgan testified the vehicle had circulated to Pt Marion Morgantown Fairmont Clarksburg and other towns without prior stops.
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Fred Morgan
Fairmont
Squire L.C. Haymond
Morgan
Clarence, Moore
Grasp
Pt. Mar‘ion
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Grafton
Local delegates attend West Virginia Wild Life League convention
Dr. L. W. Hollein and F. B. Watkins left this morning to represent the locality at the Wild Life League state convention in West Virginia. The event runs this afternoon and evening with activities and discussions scheduled.
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L. W. Hollein
F. B. Watkins
King
The
Wild Life League
West Virginia
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Uthyd
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Danville
Rock Hill
5. C
Frank Simpson
J. T. Sornwell
Cornwell
Pittsburgh
George Lindweer
Olive Shoup
Linder
Pepat
Demones Socn T
United Sta
Tes
National City Bank of New York
New Hospital Associat’n
C. F. Schroeder
W. VA
Charlie Chaplin
Lula Reese
Ross Street
Parkersburg
Business Meeting Inc
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