Mining disaster toll rises as 134 entered shaft
Report from the Aus coal mine shows 134 entered the stope with 36 rescued alive, 98 recovered and one victim. Father of Tommy Roberts mourns at the mine mouth as long delays and morgue scenes unfold. Frontier locals and United Mine Workers hold memorials. a public service is planned and many bodies to be interred locally or sent to other cities.
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Coal Company
Iial
Roberts
Tommy” Roberts
Odd Fellows Hall
Fepatrick
Ofd United Mine Workers
Minerér
Kemmerer
Pampate
Picnic outing by Modern Woodmen in Berea
Modern Woodmen of the World Cleveland and nearby branches and their families will end a picnic and outing at Berea grounds on Saturday August. The event features drill team exhibitions from camps in Cuyahoga, Medina, Lorain and Erie counties with a parade at 8 p m and an expected 100 candidates at 6. Afternoon plans include a baseball game horse race and track and field events.
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Cleveland
Elyria
Berear
Cuyahoga
Mea
Lorain
Erie
Berea
Milk price unchanged in Cleveland amid producer distributor talks
In Cleveland on August 16 the 36 distributors and the Ohio Farm Cooperative Milk Association agreed no price increase for milk sold to residents. They said about 2 cents more per gallon would be added, despite recent talks to raise prices by roughly 20 cents per hundred. Milk currently sells around 14 cents a quart at home and 12 cents at stores, with merchants representing about 90 percent of local supply.
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Cleveland
Ohio Farm Co-operative Milk Association
Winton
Esterday
One Killed in Powder Blast at Hercules Works
Two explosions at the Hercules Power Company villa on the Hoosac River caused heavy property damage in Valley Falls and Chaghticoke. One worker, Charles Matthewson, 58, was killed and several others were prostrated by shock.
Knoblauch Sentenced to Two Years in Fraud Case
Earnest A. Knoblauch, partner in the bankrupt brokerage firm Borden & Knoblauch, was sentenced to two years in prison after offering no defense to charges of passing a fraudulent 450000 dollar check on the Pennsylvania Company for insurance on lives and related to funds given to Kean Taylor & Company of New York.
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Philadelphia
Earnest A.knoblauch
Borden & Knoblauch
Pennsylvania
New York
Kean, Taylor & Company
Ohio town endures twelve fires in a day
Officials consider airborne oxidizers or oxidizing agents in laundry bleaching as the cause. Fires struck materials never washed, including curtains and a mattress. Chemists suggest a moth ball or disinfectant in solid form as the plausible source, noting no prior similar incidents.
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Ohio Town
Dewines
Miners Refuse Terms in Coal Labor Talks
President Coolidge expressed hope that coal conferences between the United States coal commission, anthracite operators, and miners in New York would avert a strike. White House reports say progress is made toward a new wage contract to replace the one expiring September 1, with talks focusing on the check off system as a key issue.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States Coal Commission
New York
White House
Probe charges band would steal farm
General Crame and Colonel Johnston investigate charges by Aguinaldo that a hostile band led by Senator Soriano is trying to seize his land by armed force. Aguinaldo appeals to Governor Wood for protection after repeated raids on his property.
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Manila
P. 1
Crame
Johnston
Aguinaldo
Soriano i5
Wood
Franklins win and eliminate Hamilton team
The Franklin Seniors upset the Hamiltons with a 10 to 2 victory to eliminate them from the contest. Bills pitched well for Franklin, allowing eight hits, while Rogers was hit for 18 safeties. Draegert stood out for Hamilton with three hits in 25 at bats as J Fritz of Hamilton also contributed.
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Franklin
Hamilton
Hamiltons
Franklins
McKinley
Pall
Bills
Rogers
Draegert
J Fritz
Vucniski
Ely Juniors Rally to Defeat Hamilton Juniors 8-6
The Ely Juniors defeated the Hamilton Juniors 8 to 6 last evening on the Ely diamond. Buchholz starred for Ely while Struck and Jenson started for Hamilton. Score by innings shows Ely with steady offense and strong defense, batteries Marsh and Goodson for Ely, Adams Buchholz and Koehm for Hamilton.
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Ely
Hamilton
Ely Diamond
Buchholz
Elys
Struck
Jenson
Marsh
Goodson
Adams
Koehm
Hamilton Girls Triumph Over Settle ment House
An unusually large crowd watched the Hamilton girls defeat the Settle ment House girls on Hamilton Renewslam evening by a score of 1 to 7. Heavy hitting by the visiting team left the home squad seeking answers in a lively district match.
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Madilton
Settlement House
Hamilton Renewslam
Big La Grange Picnic a Success
The annual picnic and home coming by the Business Men of La Grange drew a large crowd on the school grounds Wednesday August 15. A record attendance enjoyed ball games, a band concert, and a dance after Baird's Orchestra played in the park. Beiden Girls defeated Pemieia Girls 23 to 15 in the morning. Tellings of Cleveland beat La Grange 3 to 2 in the afternoon. The LaGrange Band plans a concert Saturday with trombone soloist Geo. St. Clair Wilcox of Cleveland.
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la Grange
Beiden
Pemieia
Cleveland
Baird
LaGrange Band
Klan Holds Large Rally Near Elyria
The Ku Klux Klan held a largely attended meeting on Ed Burrer’s farm on West Ridge near Elyria, with reports of about 500 automobiles parked and a fiery cross being burned to end the session.
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Ku Klux Klan
Ed Burrer
West Ridge
Disabled Yanks Plan 10000 Griffis Fund
Cincinnati August 16 A fund of 10000 is to be raised by disabled American veterans to aid in securing the release of Lieut Calvin Hooven Griffis of Hamilton Ohio from a German prison. Griffis was arrested at Eberbach Baden after Philadelphia draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll shot two would be captors, one fatally.
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Cincinnati
Calvin Hooven Grifin
Hamilton
U. S
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Griffis
Eberbach
Baden
Philadelphia
Explosion collapses injure eleven in Covington
In Covington Kentucky, an explosion likely from a gas pocket caused three connected buildings to collapse late yesterday. The residences and two Kroger and Meyer groceries at 1428 1432 Madison Avenue were wrecked. Eleven injured, two possibly fatally, including Meyer aged 50 and Bailey aged 23.
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Covington
T. N. Duncan
Madison Avenue
Kroger
William F. Meyer
Meyer
Charles Bailey
Ruth Raymond Setty Dies Suddenly at Age Three
Betty Ruth Raymond three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Raymond of Cleveland Street died suddenly this morning after a brief illness. Survived by her parents and one brother. Funeral at 5 pm Saturday at 519 Cleveland Street conducted by Rev R E Neighbour of First Baptist Church. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
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Betty Ruth Raymond
Leon Raymond
Cleveland Street
Cleveland St
R E Neighbour
First Baptist Church
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Truck Firm Sues B and O Railroad for Damages
The 5 and S Truck Co. filed in Common Pleas Court seeking 1995 dollars from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad claiming negligence last November at the East Twenty first street grade crossing caused destruction of a company automobile. Classified: Wanted agent to collect debit. Box 87 Chronicle Telegram.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Common Pleas
5 and S. Truck Co
East Twenty-first Street
Chronicle-Telegram
The Truth About Eczema and Piles
Peterson's Ointment claims. Buffalo speaker says it clears eczema and banishes piles. Letters from users in Pittsburgh and Raine, Wis, praise relief after long suffering. Product advertised with testimonials and home addresses.
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Eczema
Piles
Urge Coolidge To Make Tour Urge Coolidge To Make Tour
Washington August 16 Pressure mounts on President Coolidge from personal and political advisers to tour the country and appear before the people. Supporters expect a speaking trip possibly through Iowa and neighboring states before Congress reassembles, to present policies and show leadership. He will stay in Washington for now to adjust to duties after President Harding’s death.
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Washington
Coolidge
North Central
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Harding
Congress
Markets Open With Steady Gains Across Stocks and Bonds
Stock exchanges showed a steady start with most issues inching higher led by Pan American Petroleum and Stewart-Warner. Oil shares gained, steel and railroad stocks held firm as Liberty bonds opened with notable prices across several issues. Bulls cited a strong tone despite brief profit taking and the day began with a broad arc of gains in New York trading.
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New York
Pan American Petroleum
Stewart-Warner
American
United States Steel
Crucible
Baldwin
Studebaker
United States Rubber
Texas Company
Sinclair
Phillips Petroleum
Cosden
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Southern Railway
Stock Exchange
California Pete
Houston
Pan American Pete
Balloon crash halts Legion flight after 350 miles
An American Legion balloon, launched from Indianapolis, was crushed at 20 000 feet near Pittsburgh due to storm collisions. Captain Charlies E. McCullough of Baltimore and Lt. Carlton F. Bond of Aberdeen survived after jettisoning gear and landing in a butternut tree. Messages from National Commander Alvin ley were dipped during the flight. The craft was to reach the Atlantic seaboard had storms not intervened. Postwar balloon operations and Legion efforts are noted alongside local patriot actions and reunions.
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American Legionnaire
American Legion
Indianapolis
Charlies E. McCullough
Baltimore
Frankfort Springs
Pittsboro
McCullough
Bic
Carlton F. Bond
Aberdeen
Legion
Atlantic Seaboard
Alvin Ley
Captain McCullough
Lieutenant Bond
Lecon
National Committee On Aeronautics
Belgium
Marshal Foch
Prince of Wales
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bond
Major Westover
Milwaukee
Richwines Plan Friday Practice for Pittsfield Game
The Richwines will hold a practice at 6 o'clock Friday night in preparation for Sunday’s game at Pittsfield. All players are requested to report. Grain opened steady in Chicago with mixed moves across wheat corn and oats and a note on electricity cost per horsepower and kilowatt hour.
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Richwines
Pittsfield
Chicago
Gasoline price war hits Ohio and Midwest stations
Independent oil firms in Ohio and nearby states cut gasoline prices by 1 1 2 cents a gallon amid a widening price war. Standard Oil Indiana held at 15 4 cents, while governors and prosecutors launched probes into possible price fixing under the Valentine act as large firms warn of ruin for smaller independents.
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Indiana
Bryan
Archbold
Dispatch
Donahey
Ohio Automobile Association
Eat Wader
Frank B. Fretter
National Refining Company
Caley
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Midwest
McMaster
South Dakota
McMasters
Commonwealth
Middle West
Standard
Private stud at Kentish Plateau houses famed white stock
A vast private stud in Kentish Plateau holds about 50 pure blooded white horses. These animals trace their origin to the era of Queen Teabelie of Spain, marking a legendary lineage within the collection.
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Kentish Paature
Peorana
Queen Teabelie
Spain
Water supply curious in Cullomkagleed town
The text describes a water system fed by springs that runs through the town and basins at intervals in every street. It notes the supply is for various pur poses but not suitable for drinking in Cullomkagleed, indicating caution about potability and distributed basins throughout streets.
Bank defalcation scandal rocks Dayton bank
Continued page report details forged notes from $1,000 to $25,000 used by Fred W. Hecht, second vice president and cashier, to cover shortages at the American National Bank. The bank remains closed as national examiners investigate a suspected embezzlement potentially reaching $250,000 or more. Hecht, jailed in Montgomery County, faced $50,000 bond and reticence from officials fuels speculation.
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Big Hecht
Hecht
C. M. Hecht
Dayton
American National Bank
National Bank Examiners
Fred W. Hecht
Montgomery County
Willam C. Griswold
National Bank Examiner
Harry Abrams
Cincinnati
William G. Pickerel
J. E. Sauer
Fred Hecht
Valentine Winters
Winters National Bank
American National
Lfe
Hecht Named in Bank Shortage Case In Dayton
Marion native and longtime Dayton resident Hecht, former cashier at Market Sav Inga and Trust Bank, faced arraignment after bank irregularities surfaced. A forged note incident revealed $10,000 signatures by Joseph Meyers and wife, leading to a $10,0000 withdrawal and charges.
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Fred
Hecht
Marion
Dayton
Market Sav Inga and Trust Bank
American National
Min
German Lutheran Evangelical Church
Ohmer Park
Carl Lenz
United States
Mil
Harding Park dedication marked by gift to city
Hubbard August 16 article notes dedication of a 40 acre tract named Harding Park. The park was donated by a local benefactor to be used forever for recreation, honoring a lifelong friend of the donor amid ceremonial remarks on a sunny afternoon.
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Hubbard
Seymour
Toorney
United States
Hardding Park
Quills for Pens and International Trade Tidbits
Geese were raised in vast flocks in Russia to supply quills for pens with England receiving as many as 27 million in a single year. A 17th annual Johannesburg fair showcased American-made utensils and office supplies. The first regular English theater company to visit America arrived in 1752, landing at York and opening a playhouse in Williamsburg, capital of the province.
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Saint Petersburg
Petrograd
Russia
England
Johannesburg
South Africa
America
York
Williamsburg
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