YMCA Expresses Surprise Over Papal Decree on Organization
Rome issues decree warning bishops against the Young Men’s Christian Association for alleged indifference and apostasy in youth faith. New York YMCA officials express astonishment and deny any extremist role, stating the association is not a proselytizing group and calling the decree unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
A. P
Holy Office
Young Men's Christian Association
Bisops
Holy See
New York
Overseas Department of the
Young Men’s Christian Association
C. V. Hibbard
President Wilson to Attend Inauguration Events as He Plans Retirement
President Wilson and President-elect Harding will follow long standing customs with a parade to the White House. Wilson aims to retire to his home on 8 S Street after eight years in office. Tumulty notes continued health gains may allow a capitol visit even in bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Wilson
Harding
S. Street
Fleet Harding
Capitol
Joseph P. Tumulty
Fennsylvania Avenue
Jail Delivery Suspect Freed Amid New Arrests
Alvin Krepps aged 18 was freed from county jail after ten days on charges of aiding and abetting a jail delivery. Authorities initially tied him to delivering saws to prisoners but later developments show he was only loosely connected. He departed for Columbus army post as another arrest in the case is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Krepps
Columbus Barracks
Krepps
Hoe
Columbus
Awarded Custody in Flickering Divorce Case
In Common Fleas court Catherine Brown received one custody application. Iwrogainer alchiven was awarded to Weriuan Brown as part of a recently granted divorce decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Brown
Common Fleas Court
Iwrogainer Alchiven
Weriuan Brown
Robbery Claim in Carnegie Man Frames Police Court Charge
Richard Barber of Carnegie Virginia appeared against Barney O'Brien in police court this morning charging him with taking part in a riverfront holdup. Barber says four men robbed him near the river front of 440. He alleged after buying alcohol they beat him with pop bottles and stole his money. O'Brien denied the charges. The court imposed four dollars fifty cents and costs for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Barber
Carnegie
Barney O'Brien
Bons
River Front
Barber
Jakey
Hinfi
O’brien
O'Brien
Costa
Bia Ta Lal
Senate Clash Over House Emergency Tariff Bill
Washington lawmakers clash over the House Emergency tariff bill with Republican and Democratic leaders trading charges. Senator Hitchcock denounces the measure as an embargo and a shock to American commerce, while Senator McCumber defends it as non embargo and urges careful consideration next month.
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Washington
A. P
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
McCumber
Finance Committee
Smoot
Utah
Uitehe Ie
Sanadan
Harrison
Payne- Aldrich Iai
Commerce Committee
Lynch Wins Bantam Title From Pete Hermann at Garden
New York reports Joe Lynch a West Side boxer won the bantamweight world title by outpointing Pete Hermann over fifteen rounds at Madison Square Garden. Lynch led ten rounds, Hermann took four, and the opening round was a draw. Lynch sustained a cut lip and a badly hurt right thumb in the third round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Joe Lynch
Manhattan Island
Pete Hermann
Madison Square Garden
Lynch
Herman
Hermann
Murderer Caught At His Home Christmas Eve
Italian suspect Luisi Turteo was arrested at his home on 607 Hermentia Avenue Christmas Eve for the murder of Guido Nunatatto in North Bergen New Jersey two weeks earlier. He admitted the crime after officers traced him from intercepted correspondence and brought him back to face trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bergen
New Jersey
Luisi Turteo
Hermentia Avenue
G. F. Cash
Patrick Gould
North Berven
Turio
Guido Nunatatto
Turko
Chafe
Schroeder
Hawking
Fred Dunlap
Armenia Avenue
Fort Steuben Hotel Opens Amid City Pride
Citizens applaud the new Fort Steuben hotel as an eight to nine story brick and limestone structure with grey limestone quoins and a heavy carved cornice. Exterior features include multi colored brick, iron window grilles, and a circular Washington street frame enhancing the building’s visual appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Steuben
West Virginia
Shea and Donnelly
Bedford
Ind
Washington St
Fourth Street
Fourth
Washington Street
Jury fails to reach verdict in Arnstein case
The jury in the Arnstein trial reported it could not agree after 19 hours. Judge Gould discharged the jurors and declared a mistrial. Defendants included David W. Sullivan Norman S. Bowles and Willon W. Easterday of D W Sullivan and Company. They faced charges of conspiring to bring stolen securities into the District from New York. The four week trial ended without a verdict. Bail bonds remained in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Jules
Nickey) Arnstein
Gould
District Supreme Court
Arnstein
David W. Sullivan
Norman S. Bowles
Willon W. Easterday
D. W. Sullivan and Company
Pig Bird Hunter Claims Pig Is Bird Dog in Louisiana
Tucker Gibson of Natchez Mississippi a famed big game hunter from Tensas Parish Louisiana says he owns a pig used as a bird dog. He notes the pig makes perfect stands and never flushes a covey and was adopted by a pointer dog after birth and continues to hunt with its foster littermates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez, Miss
Tucker Gibson
Tensas Parish
Louisiana
Gibson
Concealed Weapons Case in City Court
Dan Woyrodich was charged with threatening to kill Dan Ottman and carrying concealed weapons. Fined 350 and costs by Mayor Feist, paid and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Woyrodich
Dan Otnan
Feist
Death of Woseck from train injuries in West Virginia
Andy Woseck aged 22 of Cliftonville West Virginia died in the Ohio Valley hospital at 10 last night from blood poisoning after serious injuries suffered December 1 when struck by a train on the Wabash railroad where he worked as a section hand. Joseph Rector seeks divorce from Mary Rector in Cannon Pleas court alleging a marriage date of September 15 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Woseck
Cliftonville
West Va
Ohio Valley Hospital
Wabash
Joseph Rector
Canmon Pleas Court
Mary Rector
He Alriges
Postoffice Robbed at Mount Pleasant Evidence Points to Youthful Band
Postal inspectors investigate a Mt. Pleasant county post office robbery last night. Thieves cut a hole in the front door, ransacked mail, took an overcoat and about 4 dollars from the stamp drawer, failed to open the safe, and fled toward the schoolhouse after alarms. Police suspect a crowd of youths staged the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Robery
Mt. Pleasant Bang
Surrender of Accused Miss Smith From El Paso to Ardmore
Clara Barton Smith, sought in a murder case in Ardmore, surrendered to Sheriff Buck Garrett in Juarez and was guided to El Paso with her lawyers. Her father described a mysterious rescuer in Chihuahua who sheltered her and guarded access to Clara amid the case.
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el Paso
Texas
A. P
Clara Barton Smith
Ardmore
Tt. Worth
Garrett
Tex
Oklahoma
Miss Smith
Juarez
Ben F. Harrison
International Bridge
Fl Paso
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Clara
Jimmy
Robberies Reported Under the Bridge of Sighs
New York December 27 1920 three robberies linked to the bridge of fishs between the Tombs and the criminal court building. Deputy clerk Wm L Trafford says two men robbed him of his watch and 13 dollars. Probation officer James Russell notes two men released on probation were robbed of 40 and 18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Body Arrives for Private Laughlin Funeral in Jewett
The remains of Private Chas L Laughlin formerly of Jewett Texas arrived in Jewett on Tuesday. A military funeral was held at 2 o clock with the Jewett Post American Legion and the Odd Fellows lodge in charge. Interment followed at Jewett cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Laughlin
Jewett
O. Boy
France
Oelock
American Legion
Odd Fellows Lodge
Jowett Cemetery
Property Transfers Listed For Small Sums In Local Deals
A. E. Stringer and others transfer Lot 17 in Adena to John T. Sickles for $1.00. Wm A Aukerman and others sell part of Ross's 2nd to Eustacchio Smarrela for $1.00. Albert H Snyder and associates convey Lot 15 and part Lot 16 in Roberts and Ore's city to Stanton Motor Co for $1.00. Ellis Moore and others transfer to Penna R R Co Warren township for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Stringer
John T. Sickles
F. M. Stringer
Adena
Wm. A. Aukerman
Eustacchio Smarrela
South
Ross
City
Albert H.snyder
Stanton Motor Co
Roberts and Ore’s
Ellis Moore
Et. Sal
Penna, R. R. Ca
Warren Township
Warning Issued On Pretty Bad Check Artist
Chief of Police Blaine Carter warned local merchants about a well dressed young woman passing worthless checks. Two bad checks drawn on a Wellsburg bank, one forged with a Wellsburg man's signature and another with a Follawsbee citizen’s, were passed yesterday. Police have a description and are trying to locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Carter
Wellsburg
Follawsbee
Lad Hit by Car in Fol lansbee Ohio Valley Hospital
George Ward nine years old son of Mr and Mrs James Ward of Fallsnbee suffered a concussion and multiple bruises after being struck by an automobile while crossing Main Street near Dr Leo Huth s residence about 620 PM yesterday. Tony Frigle swerved to avoid him but the boy moved back into the path and was knocked unconscious. He was taken to Ohio Valley hospital in critical condition with brain concussion and facial injuries. Frigle surrendered to police and bonded to appear before the Mayor Monday. Witnesses called the crash unavoidable. The Ward family has endured prior tragedies including a coal fire burn injuring Mrs Ward and the loss of their infant about a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ward
James Ward
Follansbee Fs
Ohio Valley Hospital
Main Street
Leo Huth
Tony Frigle
Frigle
Iizlo
Ward
Fire in Hanford church blamed on overheated still
Deputy sheriff declares that a fire in a Hanford church basement originated from an overheated whiskey still in operation. The basement still was rented by J. H. Brooks, a local butcher, who faced a warrant for operating the still. The church suffered only light damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Henford
Wash
Church of Hanford
J. H. Brooks
Tariff Passage Spurs Grain Rise in Wheat Market
Wheat prices jumped today amid House tariff debate on farm products with March and May futures rising. Corn and oats followed the trend with modest gains as provisions moved higher on hog and grain activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nev
A. P
Herrick Called by Harding in Marion for Peace Plan
Marion Ohio December 23 Myron T Herrick former American ambassador to Paris was called by President elect Harding to discuss the international peace plan. The talks touched Herricks European tour last summer and potential diplomatic posts while Upham attended to campaign finances. Plans for a southern trip in January were mentioned but no decisions were made before year end.
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Marion, O
A. P
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Paris
Marion
Harding
Herrick
Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Mr. Harding
Four wounded in Christmas boarding house gun battle
A Christmas morning gun battle at the Perrick boarding house in Brilliant left four wounded, one likely fatally. Suspect John Nemith is held on shooting with intent to kill as officers probe who sparked the melee amid liquor fueled violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actun
Black House Mine
Brilliant
Andy Havrilla
Miner
Ohio Valley Hospital
Paul Hollis
Joseph Perrick
Seamahorn
Havrilla
Nemith
Perrick
Wavrilla
Hollis
Harrilla
Brillant
Marshal Johnson
Nermita
Cost Of Soldiers Bonus Aid
Washington estimates the soldiers bonus bill would cost about 2.3 billion dollars, with options including adjusted service pay, insurance, vocational training, and farm and home developments. Secretary Houston warns the treasury faces tax burdens and shrinking revenue as the measure is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Mishap to US Ship Hutchinson in Atlantic Tow Sought
A message from the American steamer Hutchinson reports loss of propeller and requests immediate tow while adrift at 46.10 N 11.30 W, about 375 miles southwest of Brest. The Dochet and Lizard stations exchanged wireless notes as searchers pursued the Hutchinson on her western voyage from New Orleans to Antwerp.
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London
A. P
Lloyds
Hutchinson
Brest
Dochet
Lizard
New Orleans
Antwerp
Murder of Monk Eastman in Gang Vendetta
New York police pursue about a dozen suspects after the shooting of Monk Eastman also known as William Delany on Fourth avenue and 14th street. Witness J A Ayers described four additional shots and a fleeing man as detectives probe threats and feuds tied to Eastman’s former gang. Also noted, Albert Perrin and Lucie Mondal Jacobs received a marriage license in Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Monk” Eastman
Lower Eastside
Eastman
William Delany
Smith
Fourth Avenue
14Th Street
Rastman
J. A. Ayers
Albert T. &. Perrin
Lucie Mondal Jacobs
Steubenville
Probate Court names administrator in Oliver Naylor estate
Probate Court J C Naylor appointed administrator of the Oliver Naylor estate. Inventory and appraisement returned and filed in the John T McKeen estate. Decree of sale in the James M Antill estate. Leo Ostrofaky and Bill Gatway arrested weeks ago for violating prohibition laws on trial in Justice Downer court. Both residents of Harpersville. This is the first case tried under the new Crabhe act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Butte
J.C. Naylor
Oliver Naylor
John T. McKeen
James M. Antill
Crahke
Leo Ostrofaky
Bill Gatway
Poar
Justice Downer’ Court
Harpersville
Hig
Incomplete Report On Wounded Hollis Victim
A fragment states Hav Filla's condition is precarious and his recovery is doubtful after a hospital update. The source mentions an unidentified Hollis figure and unclear details about who fired or caused the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahat Hollis
Auto Skids on Icy Street Causes Fatality in Cleveland
Snow and light rain turned to slush as it hit ground causing a deadly auto accident in Cleveland. John Molocher, 43, died from injuries after being struck by a skidding auto amid widespread damage and multiple injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. P
Hsil
John Molocher
Death of Mrs John Hock in Pittsburgh area
Mrs Amanda M Hock beloved wife of John Hock died at 429 Maxwell Ave after four weeks illness. Born in Pittsburgh in 185 and married thirty three years ago she lived here sixteen years and was a devoted mother member of Holy Name church. She leaves husband three daughters Mrs Frank McGinnis Colsetta Agnes and son Henry. Requiem mass at Holy Name church followed by burial with John Feeney Sr and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda M. Hock
John Hock
Intorest
Maxwell Ave
Pittsburgh
Holy Name Church
Frank McGinnis
Colsetta
Agnes
Henry
Tha Holy Name Church
Weigand
John Yfeeney Sr
John Feeney Jr
Louis Frencht
Thomas McQuade
John Dougherty
William Coburn
Death Notices From Glenwear And Local area
A message reports the death of Joseph Johnson of Glenwear West Virginia. His remains will be returned to his brother Wrver Johnson at 148 South Seventh Street for funeral services to be held in the city. Mrs Bana Jane Moneygold, aged resident of this city, died December 25 1920 at 5 39 am at her son's home on Butte Avenue after a long life of eighty years. Funeral services were held this morning at ten o clock with Rev Jones officiating and burial at Center Chapel cemetery. Thelma Armitage daughter of Mr and Mrs Foster Armitage died recently and her funeral was held Monday at two o'clock with Rev Shiltz of the M E Church officiating. The little casket was interred with a floral tribute after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
Glenwear
W. Va
Wrver Johnson
South Seventh Street
Bana Jane Moneygold
Butte Avenue
Rev. Jones
Center Chapel
Thelma
Foster I. Armitage
Shiltz
M. BE
Obituary for Joseph J. Johnston of Denmar West Virginia
Joseph J Johnston longtime city resident died Friday December 24 in Denmar West Virginia after short illness. He was 86 and lived here most of his life. He was Exalted Ruler of the Local Prince Albert Lodge B P O E No 222 and a member of the local Knights of Pythias No 61 Saint Lodge. He served in France with the 360th Machine Gun Battalion 2nd Division overseas nine months as a messenger. He is survived by his mother Mrs Minnie Johnston a sister Miss Minnie Johnston and a brother William Wade Johnston all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph TL
Johnston Joseph J. Johnston
Denmar
West Va
Prince Albert Todge
Loussaint Lodge
K. of P
Johnston
France
A. BE. F
Minnie Johnston
William Wade Johnston
Obituary for Win Spruens of Unionport Ohio
Win Spruens of Unionport Ohio died December 7 1920. He was born April 14 1850 on the Spruens farm in Jefferson County near New Alexandria Quebec. He moved to Unionport last October and leaves wife Samantha Hobson one brother T D Spruens and sister Mrs Mary A Blackburn all of Jefferson County Quebec. He was a Christian church member at Wellsburg West Virginia and laid to rest at Unionport Cemetery with Rev E R Reed presiding. Written by Rev J A Rutledge for Herald Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Spruens
Unionport
Spruens
Jefferson County
New Alexandria
P. B
Eliza Dean Spruens
Samantha Hobson
T. D. Spruens
Mary A. Blackburn
Christian Church
Wellsburg
W. Va
Nienport
E.R. Reed
J. A. Rutledge
Herald Star
Cold Wave Warning Issued For Ohio Valley And East
Washington dispatch reports the weather bureau warned of a cold wave spreading across the Ohio Valley Tennessee region and east of the Mississippi within 36 hours. Snow was forecast for tonight across the Great Lakes upper Ohio Valley and North Atlantic states with colder air likely to continue tomorrow. Elsewhere east of the Mississippi expected milder fall weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Bnet Guill
Missiesiop River
Great Lakes
North Atlantic
Mississippi
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Emocrats
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Bridge of Sighs
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Block House
Secretary —the Treasury
Hutchison
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