Martial law proclaimed in West Virginia during miner unrest
President Harding announced martial law for West Virginia as miners clash near Blair on the Logan county line. Secretary Weeks said enforcement will start after a noon deadline. General Bandholtz to coordinate actions with Governor Morgan’s forces amid armed troops and disrupted communications.
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Washington
Harding
West Virginia
Eneral Bandholtz
Pres
Morgan
Blair
Logan County
Charnock
Logan
Federal government weighs action in West Virginia unrest
President Harding urges disbanding of armed miners under a September 1 deadline as U S troops prepare to move from Camp Dix to Camp Sherman to enforce martial law in the Mingo region. Philip Murray of the United Mine Workers calls bands to return home amid disorder.
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Y Ashington
West Virginia
Harding
United Mine Workers
Philip Murray
Camp Dix
Camp Sherman
Chill
Ohio
Fire destroys navy dirigible at Rockaway Point
Aug 31 report says a fire at the Naval Air Station Rockaway destroyed a hangar for a naval dirigible and partly wrecked a baby dirigible bal loon and a kite. No injuries. Explosion of a gasoline tank sparked the blaze, causing the loss of the dirigible G-6 and one hangar.
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Rockaway Point
N. Y
Naval Air Station
New York
Rockaway
Navy Department
Will Celebrate Day at Cascade Park
Central Labor Union announces a city wide Labor Day celebration at Cascade Park. The event features a large prize program with about eighty prizes, a noon basket picnic with free meals for those unable to bring lunch, and a morning speech by Mayor Jones. A parade is not planned. activities include crafts, a baseball game in the afternoon, and a children's entertainment department.
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Central Labor Union
Park
Labor
Monogram
Jones
Romance Turns to Tragedy in New York Marriage Case
Meyer Mauer seeks annulment from Becky Mauer noting he believed she was a widow with one child. The couple’s home welcomed seven children from two prior marriages, and discovering Becky had two other husbands, he bolted.
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New. York
Meyer Mauer
Supreme Court
Becky Mauer
Martial law declared in Malabar district expands
Madras report says Major General Burnett Stuart named commander of British forces in the martial law area as violence escalates. Fires light the night sky while rebels besiege towns and disrupt lines, with five thousand insurgents entrenched near Tirurangadi and Cashedespatch noting attacks on Moplahs.
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Madras
Burnett Stuart
Malabar
Tirurangadaida
Bo Bish
Sattack
United States and Hungary Sign Peace Treaty
Washington August 31 official notice that a peace treaty between the United States and Hungary has been signed. U S Commissioner Smith is understood to have signed for the United States. No context released, but believed to resemble the Germany accord protecting American rights under the Versailles pact by exempting Hungary from treaty responsibilities.
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Washington
United States
Hungary
State Department
U. S
Smith
Germany
Burglary at Eaton Store Leads to One Capture
One man, Stanley Padeswa, was captured after an attempted burglary at North Eaton Station last night. A neighbor, Mrs. A. B. Martin, alerted authorities when she saw lights and an open store window before a passing train muffled her call. Padeswa admits guilt and will be arraigned on burglary charges before Justice Hughes today.
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North Eaton Station
Stanley Padeswa
L. T. Davis
A. B. Martin
Martin
Davis
Padeswa
Hughes
New School Law Raises Attendance Age Range
The law requires all pupils ages six to sixteen to attend school and those sixteen to eighteen to attend unless employed. The announcement follows inquiries from many who have not understood the ruling.
Rutkowski case dismissed at plaintiff's cost
The case of Prestiia vs Madeline and Dominick Rutkowski was dismissed today by Judge Redingtes at the plaintiff's cost. The suit sought $418 for labor and materials for a heater repair against the defendants.
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RHL
Prestiia
Madeline
Dominick Rutkowski
Prentiff
Jucge Redingtes
Editorial on Senator Johnson and public accountability
Editorial page argues for greater transparency and accountability from Senator Johnson. It cites limitations on conferent actions and calls for safeguarding public interest, urging scrutiny of Johnson’s issuance and public statements.
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Washington
Hiram Johnson
Thi
Senator Johnson
Fire Safety Exhibit Promotes Public Awareness At State Fair
At the September Chamber of Commerce meeting plans were unveiled for a Fire Prevention program led by Fire Marshal Dykeman. The exhibit at the State Fair showcases fire safe guards and home hazard demonstrations aimed at teaching children what to do in emergencies and warning of risks like shingles, oily mops, matches, gasoline, and faulty stoves. Henry Drkeman heads a major national committee to reduce fire hazards, underscoring his prominence.
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Chamber. of Commerce
Henry Drkeman
National Organization
Diamond Ring Recovered by Hamilton Police
Hamilton police recovered a diamond cluster ring valued at 350 dollars, part of a theft from Poole residence. Detectives Mueller and Morton reported the seizure in Cincinnati, with the ring held for Elyria authorities and the remaining solitaire still missing.
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Hamilton
Poole
Cincinnati
Albert Mueller
Charles Morton
Florence Ferguson
South Front Street
Nellie Lewis
Elyria
Milwaukee
Wis
Ely- Tia
Obituary: Herman Deiter of Berea Passes Away
Herman Deiter of Berea died at his son Fred Deiner’s Beavercourt home at about last evening. He was sixty four years old and survived by three sons Fred of Amherst Andrew of South Amherst and Carl of Cleveland and a daughter Mrs Collins Sy Brownhem.
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Herman
Deiter
Berea
Fred Deiner
Beavercourt
Fee
Tre
Thres
Fred
Deteer
Amhers
Andrew
Crime and law in the early 20th century convention
Attorney General James M. Beck spoke of strict government enforcement amid rising crime and a global sense of lawlessness. Chief Justice William Howard Taft and U. S. Attorney General Daugherty were to address the convention, with Daugherty focusing on relief for taxpayers and prohibition enforcement. Justice P. V. Mignault of Canada also attended.
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Department
of Justice
United States
James’ M. Beck Jin
Ohio
William Howard Taft
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S
Daugherty
West Virginia
Taft
Ohio State
Hotel Gibon
P. V. Mignault
Supreme Court of Canada
Solicitor says Kaiser bid was not irregular in Elyria case
D A Baird city solicitor filed an answer in the Ohio state suit by John Kaiser Brothers Company against the Elyria school board. The answer denies all petition allegations and asserts L A Bargett’s bid was filed regularly and $21,000 below the Kaiser Brothers bid. The Kaiser firm sought the contract award.
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D. A. Baird
State of
Ohio
John Kaiser’ Brothers Company
Board of Education
Elyria
L. A. Bargett
Kaiser Brothers
Kaiser Firm
Autoists to Learn Focus of Lights Tonight
Automobillists may receive instruction on how to focus headlights under the new law. Mr Jo Annan of the Auto Trades Association will conduct the demonstration, following similar events in Cleveland and Cleveland. Second Street from Court to West Avenue will be closed by Police Chief Stankard for the session. The demonstrations run from certain early evening hours.
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Jo&Annon
Auto Trades Association
Cleveland
Second Street
Court
West Avenue
Stankard
Burglars Enter Canfield Station on East Bridge Street
Burglars entered the Canfield gasoline station on East Bridge Street by forcing the cellar door. The office safe was tampered with and opened pins removed. the safe was thrown into the cellar, disarranging its mechanism and preventing opening. About thirty dollars in change missing.
Power House Man Closes On Power House Change
An inquiry in Cleveland suggests a rumor that the Columbus railway may close its power house within months and buy power from the General Illuminating Co. in Cleveland. Officials say equipment upgrades are needed and may be costly, with replacement planned to cut expenses by purchasing power rather than producing it.
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Cleveland- Southwestern
Columbus
General Tuminating Co
Cleveland
Eliott
Lorain County Teachers Institute Sees Strong Attendance
An unexpectedly large attendance filled the Lorain County Teachers Institute at the high school. The program included meetings, lectures, and open discussions on the new school law and pupil leaving ages. Rev Paul Boruquin led devotionals as nearly 300 attended the morning sessions and praised the school nurse's important role.
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Lorain County Teachers’ Institute
Paul Boruquin
City Nurse Margaret Miskell Gets New Headquarters
The Board of Education has secured headquarters for city nurse Miss Margaret Miskell in The Chronicle-Telegram building on the second floor. Entrance is from the west walk. Furniture is secured and the central location provides space for clinics offices and storage. This marks a needed improvement as school opens and absence of a dedicated space has impeded work.
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Board of Education
Margaret Miskell
Chronicle-Telegram
City Nurse
German Property Trusted to Pay U S Claims
Washington Aug 31 Colonel Thomas W Miller alien property custodian today recommended to President Harding that German seized property be used to satisfy American claims for injuries and damages incurred before the United States entered the war.
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Washington
Thomas W. Miller
Harding
United States
Germany
Belfast Unrest Deepens Amid Violent Clashes
Belfast on August 31 saw fighting spread beyond police reach with sniping and property damage on Royal Avenue. Catholics and Sinn Feiners clash with Orange men as civilians, including children, seek refuge behind barricaded walls while authorities urge military restraint.
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Toda
Belfast
York Street
Four Men Plead Guilty in Penny Ante Gambling Raid
Four men including Walter Root Stanley Root Anthony Noster and Steve Andrewski pleaded guilty to gambling after a raid at the William Lant residence Sunday evening. They admitted playing penny ante but were fined ten dollars plus costs. William Lant and wife pleaded not guilty to permitting gambling and Mrs Frances Horvath charged with disorderly conduct. trial set for September 7.
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Mayor Jones
William Lant
Walter ‘Root
Stanley Root
Anthony
Steve Andrewski
Wiliam Lant
Gilmore
Lant
Francis Horvath
Lorain County Fair Opens Labor Day Two Day Session
Lorain County Fair begins next Monday for a two day run with judging by attendance at nearby fairs suggesting a record turnout. Officials aim to handle a large crowd as weather cooperates, with Secretary Harris predicting higher attendance than any prior year and farmers bringing rich exhibits to Agricultural Hall. The speed program features four daily events including trots and purses, while Tuesday plans promise a classy field and further pace and trot races.
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Lorain County
Harris
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