Gasoline price war spreads across midwest and beyond
The Standard Oil price cut drives a regional fuel war as Indiana Texas and Colorado states respond with 15 to 24 cent gasoline. Governors McMaster Sweet and Bryan push for lower prices while independent refiners contest the move. Ohio West Virginia and Pittsburgh report further declines amid a nationwide pressure to set reasonable gasoline costs.
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Eileren
O11 Company
Indiana
W. i McMaster
South Dakota
Mid-West
Sweet
Colorado
Bryan
Nebraska
Plan Daugherty
Mid-Weston
Standard Oil Company
Evel
Govrirnor
McMaster
Standard
Standard Oil
Axe Finals
Missouri
Kansas
North Dakota
Sonth Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
Oklahoma
I Wi
L. V. Nicholas
Najenel Petroleum Marketers’ Association
Aaid
Lifeboats Rescued 80 Passengers Near St Malo
Two lifeboats carrying 80 passengers from the steamship Princess Ena, recently wrecked in English Channel fog, have landed near St Malo. The information was received by the Southern Railway offices this evening.
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London
Princess Ena
Beccame
English Channel
St. Malo
Southern Railway
Coolidge Cabinet Signals Cautious Aid on European Reparations
The White House announced the Coolidge administration will consider assisting with the European reparations problem if it avoids entanglement in Europe’s private quarrels. The first cabinet meeting covered the threatened anthracite coal strike, reparations discussions, Mexico recognition, and updates from Hoover and Davis.
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Washington
United States
Coolidge
White House
Harding
Alaska
Cabinet Board
Mexico
Commerce Hoover
Labor
Davis
Europe
Labor Department
Hughes
Germany
France
Belgium
Ruhr
Great Britain
Obregon
WCTU Jubilee Plans National and State Conventions in Ohio
The article describes the upcoming fiftieth jubilee of the National WCTU at Cleveland with Anna Adams Gordon presiding. It highlights a street pageant, the March of Allegiance, and extensive delegations, plus the Ohio state convention in Memorial Hall featuring a pageant The Scales of Justice by the Columbus School of Expression.
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WOC. T U
Cleveland
Evangerie Booth
Ruth Brian Leavett
Anna Adams Gordon
Frances E Whillard
Ruth Mougey Worrell
Memorial Hall
Ith
Scales of Justice
Columbus School of Expression
Ohio
Obregon Meeting Secured in American Fireguard Assurance
Washington reports that the Obregon administration in Mexico is assured by American fireguard plans and diplomatic backing. The accord centers on stabilizing border relations and mutual security measures with high officials expressing confidence in cooperation.
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Washington
Mexico
Longevity Specialist Arrives From Vienna for Steinach Method
New York reports Dr Eugene Steinach, originator of a rejuvenation process, will visit in January to discuss his theory of renewing life years. Dr Harry Benjamin touts dramatic results including improved memory and energy, with claims of success in men aged 34 to 79. The procedure uses local anesthesia and a two hour operation to sever and tie four ducts, with no gland grafts from animals or humans.
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New York
Eugene Steinach
Harry Benjamin
University of Vienna
Benjamn
David T. Marshall
Holls
de Benjamin
Hand Signals for Auto Traffic in Early Ohio Code
Casey begins a daily series on the new Ohio uniform traffic code with a lesson on signals. Fred H. Caley of the Ohio Stats Automobile association recommends simple gestures for left turns, right turns, and stopping or backing up using the forearm and finger positions.
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Fred H. Caley
Ohio Stats Automobile Association
Casey
Ohio
Cabinet members stay at posts under Coolidge
Washington August 14. President Coolidge announces the Harding cabinet will remain at their posts indefinitely. All members agreed to stay with the new administration. Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, the only absentee, was informed by cable that he will also remain for the present.
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Washington
Harding
Coolidge
White House
Secretary of the Treasury
Melon
Plan legal battle to prevent chair execution
A hard court battle looms as Roy W Rouff, counsel for Charles Phillips, 29 Ada jockey, defends against a death sentence for the proposed electric chair. Phillips is charged with shooting Charles Hunt, 41 Ada contractor, and his brother-in-law last Friday. Phillips was held without bond for a grand jury during arraignment in Mayor W J Och's court. Prosecutors rely on witness Martha Phillips, the prisoner’s mother, in first degree murder proceedings. A writ of habeas corpus may be sought in probate court Saturday to attempt release of Phillips.
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W J. Och
Martha Phillips
Roof
Labeas
Phillips
Segne Store Closes after Long Town Run
The Segne cash store in the Grand theatre building on Brosd street has closed its doors and moved out of town. The store has been conducted for the past seventeen years but closed on report of poor business.
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Segne Cash
Grand Theatre
Brosdtreet
Tows
Peati
Peor
Engineers Consider Wage Boost as Rail Unions Align
In Cleveland on August 14 officials signaled the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers may join with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen in demanding wage increases when contracts expire in October. Leaders say formalities aside, a coordinated push could involve a 20 percent or more rise with other unions already on record for higher pay. The history of the 1923 strike over the Railway Labor Board cuts is cited as context for current tensions.
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Cleveland
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ulide Soudies
IL 435
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Nover
Stone
International News Service
Allo
Mssions
Meer
Chicago
Engnesrs
Rairoad
Brotherhood of Firemen
Brotherhood of
Order of
Railway Labor Board
Switchmen's Union of North America
T. C Cashen
Buffalo
Quarrel Ends in Death by Own Action in Lorain
John Myers aged forty one of 1230 Broad Way Lorain hanged himself this morning by tying four ropes to a door knob and over the door. A quarrel with his wife is believed to be the immediate cause. He leaves a wife and five children. Coroner Pagry has not yet investigated.
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John Myers
Broadway
Loraim
Mr. Myers
Four divorce suits filed in Lorain court today
Four divorce cases were filed in Lorain County court. Annie Stewart seeks divorce alimony and custody from Duncan Stewart, with six children. Catherine MacKinney alleges extreme cruelty and neglect in Lorain, asking divorce and custody. Anna Parobec seeks divorce and separation from Andrew Parobec over cruelty and infidelity. Susan Manning sues Albert Manning for divorce and alimony after abuse and threats, plus injunction against disposition of property. APPEALS TRUCK CASE Leamon petitions erroragainst the State of Ohio over a fine for an overloaded truck, arguing the load did not violate the law.
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Annie Stewart
Duncan Stewart
Catherine McKinney
Fred MacKinney
Lorain
Anna Parobecs
Loram
Andrew Parobeck
Susan Manning
Albert Manning
Wellington
Kipton
M Oh Leamon
Eror
Court of ‘Common Pleas
State of
Ohio
Justice George Court
Governor appoints mediator to settle Lima street car strike
Governor Denaney dispatched Otto W. Brach chief of statistics and mediation in the State Department of Industrial Relations to Lima to mediate and help settle the street car strike. Announcement came from the governor’s office this morning.
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Bends Man
Columbus
Denaney Hag
Otto W. Brach
Division of Statistics and Mediation
State Department of Industrial Relations
Lima
Aet
Ofice
Bergdoll Kidnap Plot Tied to American Legion Leaders
German authorities prepared to indict American Legion leaders over a planned kidnapping of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. Lieutenant H. Griffith and three others allegedly plotted to secure Bergdoll to Paris with promises of rewards, while prosecutors widened the net for accomplices.
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Eberbach
Germany
H. Griffith
At- Memn
Grover Cleveland Bersdoll
Griffith
Victor Nilson
Bergdoll
Ludwigshafen
Paris
American Legion
Bergdol
Europa
Emma Bergdoll
Bersdoil
Grover
Alamath
Frankfurter Zeitung
Mosbach
Karlsruhe
Indianapolis
Grover Cleveland
Draft Dodger
approves plan immigration change in Washington
President Coolidge has approved Secretary of Labor Davis plan for a selective immigration law to be drafted for presentation in December. Davis said the policy aims to weed out undesirables, asserting the United States should decide who may come to its shores and that Europe has no right to press undesirables on the nation.
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Washington
Coolidge
Davis
White House
House
Senate
Europe
Montreal Steamer Fire Endangers Massachusetts Delegation
Eighty members of the Massachusetts delegation aboard the steamer Montreal narrowly escaped a blaze when the Rita B, burning nearby, ignited the Montreal. Firefighters saved the vessel with no panic reported, while about 100 Toronto excursionists were aboard the Montreal and ten crew members of the Rita B were missing.
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Montreal
Massachusetts
Knights of Columpus
Toronto
Britain Willing to Use US Mediation on Reparations
Premier Baldwin met with King George amid signals that President Coolidge may intervene between Britain and France. Washington reports suggest a compromise settlement could be facilitated by the United States, with a cabinet meeting possible at any hour. The Morning Post warned against harsh terms from France while noting Tory critics press for cautious response.
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London
Stanley Baldwin
George
Teparaon
Washington
Coolidge
England
France
Foreign Office
Great Britain
United States
Geome
Baldwin
Morning Post
Die Hards
Pall Bearers Schedule Three Games This Week
The Pall Bearers play Franklin at Gaacade Park tonight, McKinley at Cascade Park tomorrow night, and Gates at Gates on Thursday night. They may face Hamilton at Cascade next Monday. Pall Bearer Juniors also play Franklin tonight and McKinley tomorrow night.
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Franklin
Gaacade Park
McKinley
Cascade Park
Gates
Hamilton
Cascade
Young Bride Under Arrest in Cleveland Perjury Case
In Cleveland on August 14 a bride of seventeen, Catherine Clayton Paul, was released on bond after spending a night in the central police station charged with perjury to obtain a marriage license. The charge stems from the bride’s father James Clayton, and her groom Joseph Paul, who sought her release. She is noted as the first Ohio woman arrested under a new law requiring parental consent for brides under 21. previously the minimum age was 18.
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Cleveland
Catherine Clayton Paul
James Clayton
Booze Seizure From Ships Upheld Off Fire Island
The Marion Mosher was near the three mile limit off Fire Island when liquor was landed from a small boat and seized. After release the ship allegedly continued to ship liquor into American ports along the coast. In DeFiance Aug 15 A B DeKa became postmaster succeeding H A Spangler who retired after 128 years of service.
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Three Mile
Marion Mosher
Fire Island
Iquat
Defiance
A. B. DeKa
H. A. Spangler
Government Plans to End Anthracite Strike Impasse
President Coolidge signals use of moral suasion and substitutes to secure a new wage scale before September 1. Coal Commission to meet in New York with operators and miners to press for voluntary agreement and avoid production disruption. Officials expect both sides to reconcile and resume talks promptly.
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Washington
Stoma Suasion
United States Coal Commission
New York
Coolidge
Ume
The
Coal Commission
Yakor Davis
Labor Department
Davis
White House
Ohio Prohibition Push Boosted by Harding Coolidge Stand
In Columbus on August 14 federal officials led by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes praised President Hard ing and President Coolidges firm enforcement stance. They noted Ohio's example of strict laws, fines, taxes and jail terms reducing bootlegging and inspiring nationwide action to carry on enforcement efforts. The Ohio delegation planned further surveys of local dry conditions and new activity with officials from the Internal Revenue Service and the Ohio prohibition office.
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Columbus
Harding
Denver
Coolidge
R. A. Haynes
E. Russell
Ohkle
Internal Revenue
Newton M. Miller
Ohio
Buckére
Haynes
Fast Found Dead On 98th Birthday In Ashland
Ashland report notes Mise Marie Fast was found dead in bed on her 98th birthday. A separate item says R H Maxheimer was fined 60 by Polles Judge Mason for bootlegging. The piece also mentions arrests after threats related to the kidnapping of Sylvia Mumaw, 14, daughter of a blind man, and an assault on his eight year old daughter. In New York stock market notes, irregular open with several oils down, Reuters items show mixed moves in U S Steel, Bethlehem, Anaconda, and others.
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Ashland
Mise Marie Fast
R H. Maxheimer
Mason
Sylvia Mumaw
New York
Mailand
Jes
Acong
United States
Bethlehem Steel
White Baldwin Rose
Anaconda
Utah Copper
Cerro da Pasco
Texas Company
Cosden
Sinclair
Royal Dutch Rose
Battimore & Ohblo
Erie
New York Central
Union Pac-tic Rose
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A. B. Coombe
Standard of Company of Ohio
Wheenton
Ohio Corporation
Standard Oil Company of
International
W. V
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Crittenden Ford
Standard Odd Company
New Jersey
Pittsurgh
Pittsburgh
Atlantic Refining Company
Em Coolidge
Berieus
Austria-Hungary
Segna Store
Cloomis
Legion
Gonelates Freming War Organon
Ba Abe
Oe Ve
Acta
Eles
Aus
Atlantic City
N. J
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Philadelphia
Samuel D Warriner
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Federal Coal Commission
Coolidge Ang. Harding
Elyria
Kenilworth Gift Shop
Rialto Theatre
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