Middletown Sees Oil Venture and Viaduct Update
Friends of Jess Wisener of New Bremen plan to organize a Middletown oil company after Wisener reports oil potential and land plots. City officials say the Middletown viaduct work will begin within 30 days, and Amerie Company crews start major furnace improvements worth thousands. A motorcycle and car collision at Sixth and Curtis injures riders but causes no serious harm.
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Phe Jouran
Middletown
Jess Wisener
New Bremen
Wisener
Ar. Wisener
Youm
Amerie Company
Andrew Sanders
Bryant
Sixth and
Curtis Avenue
Sanders
New Guard Units Forming for Home Defense
In New York on July 17, discharged guardsmen, after state forces took the federal oath, prepared for organizing new guard units to bolster home defense. The transition follows the dissolution of 38,000 state soldiers and aims to maintain local security.
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NEW Guard
New York
New York National Guard
Actors to Celebrate Christmas in Freeport Club Orbit
Actors on tour will spend their Christmas vacation at Alle Lights Club in Freeport. Tomorrow night will feature Yuletide gatherings, gifts, and dinner as part of a series of entertainments to compensate for missing Christmas on the road.
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New York
Lou
Alle Lights Clab
Freeport
Ines
Plot to Betray American Army Uncovered in Chicago
Secret service men say they thwarted a plan to betray U S officers and surrender the drafted army to enemies. Natelky, an employee at Hinweis Tool company, allegedly organized the Selr Defense League and worked the day draft lists closed. The league platform urged drafting officers to death and surrender to Germans.
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Chicago
United States
Cormana
Latin Natelky
Hinweis Tool Company
Natehky
eSelr Defense League
Juvenile theft case moves wheels to Cincinnati
Middletown Ohio July 17 two Cincinnati youths Wouginin 16 and Blair Fogel 15 confessed to stealing five bicycle wheels and shipping them to Cincinnati. They planned to load two more wheels into a box car on the Big Four. The boys disclosed a bank account of 18 and will be turned over to juvenile authorities.
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Middletown
Cincinnati
W. Wouginin
Blair Fogel
Cimeinmili
Mover's Union Attacked by Local Butte Workers
In Lutte Montana the Butte mine workers union passed resolutions denouncing the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers led by LiL Mover. The local vows to oppose the Moyer local and asks the American Federation of Labor to revoke its charter.
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Mover
Lutte
Mont
Butte Mine Workers’ Union
International Union of Mine, Mill and Sweltar Workers
Lil Mover
Butte
American Federation of Labor
Charles
Moyer
Seattle street car workers strike in solidarity action
Between 1500 and 1600 members of the Amal gamated Association of Street and Kleetie Railway employes strike in Seattle. They protest in sympathy with lines of Chesie company workers and halt most street railway operations.
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Seattle
Wash
Amalgamated Association of Street and Kleetie Railway
Piaget
Wrnetion
Laightin Power Company
Chesie Company
Three Germans Taken Into Custody Under Alien Property Proclamation
Three German nationals Ferdinand Kubo Reno Auisert and Charles W Nastner were seized in this district under the Alien Property Proclamation. A search of their possessions revealed ammunition and related items. Authorities report the arrests as part of Department of Justice enforcement.
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Globe
Arvin
Lily
Mide
Niall Hye
Department of
Jus Liew
Wite
Iig
Ferdinand Kubo
Reno Auisert
Charles W. Nastner
Large Round of Applications for Officers Training Camp
Five hundred applications were received for the second officers training camp to open at the Presidio next month. Western headquarters of the United States Army announced that the time for making applications has expired. About one hundred candidates will be selected for reserve.
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San Francisco
Calif
Presidio
United States Army
Divorce Action Filed by Matte Snyder Against Clarenes Snyder
In Dayton, Matte Snyder sues Clarenes Snyder for divorce citing a lengthy absence and estrangement. The case appears in a local Journal entry noting service and response status.
Ladies Aid meeting and community notices in Somerville
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Gee Harris home July 5 with many present. A missionary program featured talks by Mrs. Jennie Baker Sadie Randall N C Muff and Miss Alberta Pinky. Next meeting set as an all day event August at Mrs Edw Frazee's home west of town. Attendees included visitors from Dayton Columbus Detroit Bloomington Hamilton and other nearby towns. Burials noted and sympathy extended to the families.
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Speelak
Somerville
Helen
Hamilton
Carey
Middletown
Funhure
Llorence Bookwaiter
Dayton
Scott
Will Chapins
Greece joins nations fighting central powers
Washington reports Greece is at war with all four central powers and expected to mobilize quickly. Greek forces, including the Veni golos army, estimated around 60,000 troops, join Allied operations in the Balkans.
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Greece
Washington
Creek
Jms
Coanion
Balkans
Venigolos
Tompkins Charged With Humphries Murders in Pa
George C. Tompkins of Philadelphia was formally charged with the triple murder of Edmund J. Humphries the Newham Coal president his wife and their son. County Detective Roscoe Custer made the charge public as the warrant was read in Cambri jail at Edenburg. Tompkins proclaimed his innocence insisting his lands are clean.
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Humpkins
Humphries
Carroltown
George C. Tompkins
Philadelphia
Edmund J. Humphries
Newham Coal Company
Roscoe Custer
Tompkins J
Cambri
Edenburg
QUICK ACTION ON THE AVIATION BILL
The senate military committee discussed the administrations 640000 aviation bill and agreed it should be swiftly acted on by the senate hearings may not be held. Twenty two drivers and twenty helpers for Red Cross service in France are needed for a Society of Automotive Engineers unit to be organized. A mechanic squad of master car pentrers body builders printers and electricians is planned. Suit for damages filed in Eaton Ohio by Union Grain and Hay company of Cincinnati against William Bratton for 116.40 for alleged failure to deliver hay.
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Washington
Senate ‘Military Committee
Senate
RED Cross
France
Society of Automotive Engineers
Tew
Eaton, O
Union Grain and Hay Company of
Cincinnati
William Bratton
Funeral for Gen Closson Held at Arlington
Funeral services for Brigadier General Henry W. Closson retired civil war veteran and Indian fighter were held today in Washington. Interment followed at Arlington National Cemetery with honors reflecting his long service and death on Sunday.
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Gen. Closson
Washington
Henry W. Closson
Arlington National Cemetery
State seeks war department to form local home guard units
Governor Cox seeks immediate war department action to authorize state home guard or similar bands when national guard is federalized. A Columbus delegation led by Mayor Karb pressed Adjutant General Wood on gaps left by withdraw of regular troops and discussed legal limits and possible reserve battalion to fill field gaps.
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Columbus
War Department
Cox
George J. Karb
George H. Wood
Wood
Secretary of War
Congress
National Defense Nct
National Guard
Canners Urged to Supply Troop Foods Under Trust
Washington July 17 The government expects the canners of the country to supply a large part of the food requirements of the troops according to Henry Phaden president of the National Canners Association in a letter to members today he reminds them the tenet of the association is pledged to the fullest fulfillment of this trust He urges members to give personal attention to the work so that the government may be furnished with only the best products of the industry.
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Washington
Henry Phaden
National Canner’s Association
Expulsion of Foreigners to Be Investigated in Missouri
A special inquiry will be held in Watertown Missouri to investigate the expulsion of foreigners from the southeast region. A special grand jury has been summoned for next Monday with prosecutors announcing a wider probe into disorders.
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Tver
Missouri
New York Not Delaying Selective Draft Drawings
Deputy Attorney General Hoseoe W. Conkling says New York City will not delay the selective draft drawings. He estimates lists for the first men drawn will be completed by tonight in Washington.
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New York
New York City
Washington
Hoseoe W. Conkling
Abdi cation Edict Declared Unnecessary In China
Premier Yuan decides abdication is unnecessary as it would compromise the emperor. Southern provinces resist his power, claiming he intends to keep the throne amid efforts to weaken his authority.
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Peking
Yuan
War Now Bans Clean Beds In Germany
Copenhagen reports a textile shortage bans napkins and tablecloths in Germany. Hotels may not change bed linen for guests more than once a week.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Hoover Fightings For The People
Washington July 17 Herbert Cleaver told Miss Llelen that New York women losing faith should be brought to him for a talk They are the people nearest his heart He warns the food bill is held up and vows to go to the country to tell the truth about those blocking it He says the people shall know who they are and will be helped if they do.
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Washington
Herbert Cleaver
Doctors to Lead French Child Health Mission
Minneapolis July 17. Professor J. P. Sedewick of the University of Minnesota will head a commission of American physicians to travel to France. They will aid thousands of French children deprived of shelter and proper care due to war.
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Minneapolis
Minn
J. P. Sedewick
University of Minnesota
France
Papal Flag and Immunity Pact Highlight Heading for Rome Mission
Arch bishop Bonaventure Correll sails from an American port on a liner to Rome to serve as assistant papal secretary of state. The voyage will feature the papal flag under a German immunity pact that shields submarines from attack.
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Washington
Bonaventure Correll
Rome
Germany
New Ship Yards to Speed Ship Building
Philadelphia reports 86 new shipways along the Delaware River to quicken steel ship construction as General Goethals aims to overcome the German antimarine menace with expanded facilities and wartime output.
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Philadelphia
Tis Par ‘Sy
Iis
Delaware River
Generail Goethals
Vigilant Police Guard Oklahoma City Negro Neighborhoods
Oklahoma City police keep watch in the Negro sections to prevent trouble after threats following two disturbances. Report says several Negroes attacked a street car crew attempting to enforce the Dim Crow street car law last Sunday night.
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Oklahboma City
Okhiy
Embargo Drains Gas From Automobiles at Border
Brownsville July 17 autos crossing the international line were drained of gasoline in the United States and pushed into Mexico. The food embargo labeled by President Wilson was enforcing to the tether as the policy took effect yesterday.
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Brownsville
Tex
United States
Mexco
Wilson
Shock of death kills mother in Springfield
Mrs. Frances Schinahl, 60, of West Fourth Street, died from shock after learning her son Walter Schinahl was killed in a motorcycle accident near Kenton. Engagement of Eaton girl announced follows. Mr and Mrs Walter G Shannon of Maton announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Willian Shannon to Den Statson, a Dayton business man.
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Sprinefield
Frances Schinahl
West Fourth Street
Walterd Schinahl
Kenton
Eaton
Walter G. Shannon
Maton
Willian Shannon
den Statson
Dayton
Time to Plant Certain Vegetables in Home Gardens
Washington July 17 reports USDA guidance urging home gardeners to plant crops now for winter storage. Lettuce radishes cabbage beets peas beans carrots spinach kale and turnips may mature before cold weather with careful watering weeding and timely thinning.
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Washington, D.C
United States Department of Agriculture
Abbas
Chicago Board of Trade May Halt Futures Trading
The Chicago Board of Trade seeks drastic amendments to stop trading in May wheat May corn July oats and other commodities. It would set fair prices for settled contracts suspend rules fix maximum prices and penalize members who refuse to settle. A proposal to form a $2 million corporation to oversee the exchange will also be voted on.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Daly
Chicago Board of Title
Nowar
Melanger
Iask
Torres Fuisal
Governors discuss plans for new Liberty loan drive
New York July 17 plans for the coming 8 000 000 000 Liberty loan were discussed by governors of twelve federal reserve banks. The meeting aimed to arrange details for loan rotation and mass participation and may adopt methods seen successful in Britain.
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New York
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Banks
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank of
Nitrate Plants From Atmosphere Initiated at $4 Million
Secretary Baker announced that plants to produce nitrate from atmospheric nitrogen would be constructed immediately at about four million dollars and that water power would not be used. Sites have not been selected.
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Washington
Baker
Conservancy Court Ends Hearings in Greene County
Dayton reports the Miami Conservancy court is near completion of its hearings today with the disposition of Greene County cases expected to finish.
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Conservancy Court
Dayton
Miami Conservancy Court
Cireene County
Richard Tressler Injured in Middletown Car Strike
Eaton Ohio July 17 Richard Tressler of this city was struck by an automobile while boarding a street car in Middletown. Fortunately his injuries are slight.
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Richard Tressler
Eaton
Middletown
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Preble
Tollows
John EE. Homan
Lewisburg
Myrtle BE. Poston
Twin Township
Hoover
Beechan
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