Miners Meet to Prepare for Strike and Conclave
Delegates from 400,000 miners await wage talks as the United Mine Workers open sessions in Indianapolis tomorrow seeking higher pay before the six week old contract expires. Rail unions plan a defensive coalition and talks move toward a March wage hearing. Meanwhile textile strikes spread in New England with 18,000 out in Manchester and 46,000 statewide.
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Indianapolis
International Convention of the United Mine Workers
Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Bencn
Labor Board of New
Manchester
N. H
St and Amoskeag
New England
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Lowell
Massachusetts
Harding urged to resolve soldier bonus financing deadlock
Washington officials report President Harding consulting with Chairman Fordney on whether to back the soldier bonus with short term government bonds instead of direct taxation. A revised plan would issue $100,000,000 in treasury certificates quarterly until funding is secured, amid Senate and House pressure.
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Washington
Senate
House
Harding
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Mellon
Treasury
Hild Claims Hypnotic Control By Man In Brockton
Clair Beauclair of Brockton alleges a 43 year old man has held her under hypnotic eyes, forcing a dual personality and long sleeps. The complaint to police describes the alleged Svengali influence in the city.
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Brockton, Mass
Clair Beauclair
Two Enter Pleas of Not Guilty Shown in Court
Clarence Dano appeared before Judge Redington this morning and pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging abandoning a pregnant woman. He was released on a 1000 pound bond. George Martin also pleaded not guilty to forgery, and was unable to give bond.
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Clarence Dano
Redington
George Martin
Divorce suit filed by John Slack against Filon Slack
Amherat John Slack filed a wall against Filon Slack seeking a divorce alleging abandonment in 1617. He requests custody of their three sons and cites each child’s status as a diver in the case.
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John Slack
Amherat
Filon Slack
Uncle Joe Cannon, Vet, Will Retire From Congress
Washington reports that "Uncle Joe" Cannon of Illinois veteran of twenty three congresses and former speaker of the House announced he would not seek re election.
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Joe” Cannon
Washington
Uncle Joe" Canton
Illinois
House of Representatives
Man 15 Jailed For Contempt Of Court
John Charles Millis of Amherst appeared before Judge Redington for contempt of court over failure to pay ordered alimony. He showed defiance and refused any payment plan. Millis received a ten day jail term, marking the second such confinement for alimony avoidance and raising the risk of penitentiary exposure unless he acts promptly.
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John Charles Millis
Amherst
Redington
Millis
Witnesses Called in Timberman Bribe Trial
Subpoenas issued for key Lorain figures including police chief Theodore Walker former chief A A King detectives Mayor Grall city auditor Wm Standen and Frank Justin in the trial of Co C Timberman former safety director on bribery charges Attorney Charles F Adams will assist prosecutor Lawrence Webber with Walter D Mears of Cleveland likely to defend Timberman
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Co. C
Americans Bought Agrarian Goods Hit Record Low Since July
Washington reports show January agricultural spending totaling 279.9 million dollars, the smallest since the previous July, per Secretary Hoover. In Pittsburgh a wealthy heiress was slain by her husband James Flannery, charged with murder and jailed without bail. Navy Secretary Denby faced committee objections to budget cuts, proposing reductions from 478 million to 340 million for 1922-23.
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Washington
Commerce Hoover
Pittsburgh
Catherine Flannery
James J. Flannery
Flannery
W. J. McGregor
Denby
House Naval Affairs Committee
Suits to Restrain Collection of Tax
The Holy Krohn Co. of Lorain sues W. G. Ludwig treasurer and others seeking to stop tax collection after Auditor M. H. Welty raised the assessment from 13500 to 21000 without notice. The company argues taxes should be 274.30 not 457.80 under the new rate. They paid 228.30 under protest and seek placement on the tax duplicate at the proper amount and restraining order against higher collection.
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Holy Krohn Co
Lorain
W. G. Ludwig
M. H. Welty
Counties split cost of gleaming ditch project
Lorain and Cuyahoga counties will each pay half the expense of widening and improving the Braman ditch in Avon Township. The agreement was reached after Lorain county commissioners visited Cleveland and conferred with Cuyahoga officials. Work to begin when spring opens.
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Lorain
Cuyahoga
Avon Township
Cleveland
Cuyatoga County
Judgment on Note in Favor of Nicola EHas Awad Against Nason Faris
Judge Tedington ruled this morning for Nicola EHas Awad in the sum of 472 dollars against Nason Faris and others on a note secured by a chattel mortgage. The property was ordered sold to satisfy the money judgment with costs awarded to the plaintiff.
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Tedington
Nicola Ehas Awad
Aga Pet Nason Faris
Ches. Dol Agaimet Carl Lertsman
Wee
Gufewdent
Woman seeks divorce after fifteenth desertion claim
Mrs Pearl Fletcher of Cleveland sueing Martin Fletcher aged 36 for divorce alleging he deserted her fifteen times since 1910. She says she forgave him four times and took him back but never again.
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Cleveland
Martin Fletcher
Pearl Fletcher
Cases Postponed On Account Of Sickness
The court of common pleas could not start jury trials as many attorneys clients or witnesses were ill causing several cases to be pushed to a later date. Attorney Gitech of Lorain had several set for trial but was sick and key hearings were delayed. Machine Co versus Cantle was rescheduled for tomorrow morning with jurors notified to appear.
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Court of Common Pleas
Gitech
Lorain
Machine Co
Cantle
Americans seek full protection for German loss claims
Washington claims against Germany totaling 400 million dollars over wartime submarine attacks would be protected to the last dollar. The administration plans legislation to govern seized property held by the alien property custodian and to aid postwar trade with the central powers. In Columbus, Ohio, the Dunn act is criticized for lowering health standards and inviting political interference in state health administration.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Congress
Haine
State Hughes
Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
Tlen Property
Harding
U. 58. Treasury
Europe
Columbus
The Colonial Theater Wedding Tonight
Tonight at the Colonial theater Elyria couples marry under the management offer of 25 dollars for nuptial participation. Names kept secret until the event, a record gauge expected, and the film Wedding Bells to be shown for guidance. The page also lists amended petitions and lawsuits involving West Side Lumber Co., H E Barkley, and others seeking principal sums and interest.
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Colonial Theater
Elyria
The
West Side Lumber Co
H. E. Barkley
Hotel Guests Lose Jewelry in Bank Safe Robbery
Burglars broke into the Washington hotel safe in St. Louis early today and carried off jewelry and valuables of guests. Lawmen estimate the loss will exceed $190,000 with Mrs. William Sacks, wife of a magnate, among heavy losers though a $12,000 necklace kept in her room was saved.
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ST. Louis
Washington Hotel
West End
Ned
West
AeeNee
William Sacks
Crowning of Pope Pius XI Lifts Rome Mood
Rome February 13 Pope Pius XI formally assumed the title of supreme pontiff amid widespread affection. His coronation Sunday drew sixty thousand in St Peter's and a blessing for nearly two hundred thousand outside. The pope expressed deep emotion at the devotion of his “children” and signaled possible changes to papal residence traditions.
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Rome
Pius XI
Peter
Fxi
Sundey
Tie
St. Peter's
Vatican
St. Peter's Cathedral
Vatican Gardens
Nationalism seen as Europe’s curse in open forum address
Professor Edward A. Steiner warned at an Open Forum at First Congregational church that nationalism and Bolshevism threaten Europe and America. He argued Europe is confused and economically failing while noting American industry’s drive harms workers. He said Bolshevism has some good points but is largely harmful, and criticized class conflict in the United States.
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Europe
Edward A. Steiner
First Congregational Church
Steiner
Lorain County
Overiin
Elyria
Stener
Ropeans
First Woman Prohibition Agent Takes Oath in Washington
Miss Georgia Hoptey, the first woman prohibition agent, takes the oath at prohibition headquarters in Washington. A suffrage activist, she campaigned in the presidential race two years prior and hails from Bucyrus, Ohio.
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Georgia Hoptey
Prohibition
Washington
Miss Hoptey
Bucyrus, O
War burglar prowls Dayton two break ins reported
Dayton police report two home robberies in the same neighborhood during the night. A window was jimmied at the Suarl Pequigat residence and a revolver stolen. Nearby, at the Mark Rosengarten home, entry was gained and $10 removed from a truck.
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Dayton
Suarl Pequigat
Mark Rosengarten
Truck Overturns on West Bridge Bank Approach
At 11 30 today a truck belonging to H Townsend went over the embankment this side of the West Bridge street bridge. The steering gear broke and the driver lost control. The truck carried a load of furniture and was damaged though no one was injured. It will require considerable repairs.
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H. Townsend
West Bridge Street
City Hall Cat Mother of Four Retires to Ticket Office
City Hall cat Kettle rests in retirement in the waiting room ticket office today. Three kittens are being tenderly cared for by Miss Emma Scharfenbers, as Betty the cat and her four kittens grow healthily in a provided box and are expected to sit up and take nourishment soon.
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Kettle
City Hall
Emma Scharfenbers
Betty
William Rennie Struck by Automobile at City Corner
William Rennie, a local painter, failed to see a car at Eighth Street and Middle Avenue at 12 39 today and walked into its rear. The driver Lawrence Brooks of Kipton swerved to avoid him. Rennie suffered a head cut and was taken to hospital. Spectators cleared Brooks of blame.
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Wilhem Rannie
Eighth Street
Middle Avenue
Rennie
Lawrence Brooks
Kipton
Glues on Valet and Suspect Key in Taylor Murder
Los Angeles February 13. Henry Peavey a Black, a servant of slain director William Desmond Taylor, is eyed as a potential starting point in the case. Investigators question him amid searches for the missing revolver and a clue about a burglary and a later theft of gold tipped cigarettes. Edward Sands, Taylor’s valet-secretary, remains missing as a crucial link.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Henry Peavey
William Desmond Taylor
Peavey
Taylor
Taylor Lungalow
Harold Freeman
Adams
Startiff
Wilshire
Cwilieh
Polee
Adama
Edward I Sands
Vvalet
Sands
Europe
Log Angeles
Aged Avon Lake Woman Is Dead
Avon Lake February 13 Mrs Rhoda Sherman 73 longtime resident died at niece Mrs Susan Fritcher home after a week illness Widow of William Sherman she leaves no immediate survivors Funeral services set for Avon Lake M W church at 2 pm next Tuesday Burial in Avon Center cemetery
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Avon Lake
Rhoda Sherman
Tfe Long
Susan Fritcher
Sherman
William Serman
M. W. Chure
Avon Center Cemetery
Fires at Two Homes Alarm Town Night and Morning
Fire department responded to a midnight blaze at Harry Andersons Tanbery Street home caused by a burning chimney. A second chimney fire occurred at 7 36 am near 25 East River Street, with minor damage and no injuries reported.
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Harry Anderson
Tanbery Street
East River
Ourview
Evacuation of British troops in Ireland suspended
Colonial Secretary Churchill announced in the commons that the evacuation of British troops from Ireland has been suspended. No more withdrawals will occur until the Ulster border dispute is resolved, as violence escalates with seven killed and fourteen wounded in the last 24 hours. Curfew regulations at Belfast are planned to be instituted tomorrow if conditions do not improve.
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Hbeetust
Calontal
Churchill
Dubln
Husband and Wife Die From Wounds in Cleveland
In Cleveland on February 13, Nellie Mitchell, 24, lay dying after a knife attack and multiple wounds near Charity Hospital. Her husband Christopher Mitchell confessed during the argument that he struck her with a balloon and knife, claiming “she made me do it” as she fought for life.
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Cleveland
Nellie Mitchell
Charitytal
Christopher
Mitchell Kuthe
Mitchell
Mrs Frank Diedrick Dies at 81 in Ridgeville
The death of Mrs. Frank Diedrick, 81, occurred Sunday at home in Ridgeville after a fall that broke her hip. Born in Many, she moved to Ridgeville with her parents at age seven and lived there 75 years. Survived by seven sons including Joseph Antone Urban Leo and Paul of Toledo. Wake at St Peter church Wednesday morning at 9 30 with burial in St Peter's cemetery.
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Frank Diedwrick
Ridgeville
Olmactoud
Alm
Joseph
Antone
Urban
Leo
Clevel Alwesious
Theodore
Ville
Paul
Toledo
St P Church
St. Peter's Celery
Judge Washburn III Court Aou Postpones Decker V Lauer
A session of the court of appeals was to be held at the courthouse today in the case George Decker versus Lauer. Decker recently obtained a judgment for 000 for alleged injury. Judge Patterson, with Judge C Washburn Elyria and Pardee of Akron, were called to assist, but Washburn fell ill yesterday and the case was postponed though most town judges were present.
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Court of Peals
Court House
George Decker
Lauer
Decker
Ander
Patterson
C. Washburn
Elyria
Pardee
Akron
Washburn
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Man
Bill
Mendelson
C. T. Winckles
K. Blantern
Pontife
Offa Dn
Georgia Hopley
Cincinnati
Newport
Newport Rolling Mills Company
George Smith
William Franklin
Bis
Carl Wertz
Ohio Electric Railway
William Rernie
Frank Diedrick
Washburn III
Court Aou
Lee
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