France and Allies Declare Germany In Default On Coal
Jan 9 report on the Inter-allied Reparations Commission declaring Germany in wilful default for coal and coke deliveries under Versailles. France Belgium and Italy voted for default, Britain opposed. Germany faces potential Ruhr occupation and further reparations actions as the commission plans formal notices to allied governments.
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Paris
Germany
France
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Barthou
Reparations Commission
Ruhr
Germany Threatens Break With France If Ruhr Is Invaded
Berlin reports Germany may sever diplomatic ties with France if French troops enter the Ruhr and Westphalia. Chancellor Cuno warns force would nullify reparations and vows no bow to compulsion while urging peace. Berlin police pledge protection for the French embassy amid French troop moves and rising war scare in the press. Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau travels from Moscow as officials hint at consequences under Versailles.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Ruhr
Cuno
Allied Control Commission
Rhine
Count von Brockdorff- Rantzau
Paris
Moscow
Russia
France Denies Hughes Plan and U S Seizure Claim
Paris reports the French foreign office formally denies any plan by Hughes and denies a U S statement that Secretary Hughes notified France of a reparations plot. The paper says America disapproved of seizure claims and calls for an international commission.
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Hughes
Paris
Bankery
France
U. S
Washington
Secty.4
Rotary
America
Seiz
Ure
French Advance Guards Penetrate Neutral Zone Toward Kettwig
French advance guards cross the neutral zone and reach Kettwig between Dusseldorf and Essen, aided by railroaders and engineers with equipment. A heavier French force, likely soldiers, is reported behind the advance guard as of Jan 3.
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Essen
Germany
Kettwig
Dusseldorf
Neutral Zone
Protect Girl Witness From K Kidnaping In Mer Rouge
Five Mer Rouge residents testified that threats were made by Captain J I K Skipworth of the Ku Klux Klan to kidnap Miss Addie May Hamilton a key government witness in the hooded mob murder case. Federal agents and guards protected her home after two separate kidnap plots targeting 19 year old Miss Hamilton and 19 year old witness Harold Teegerstrom were uncovered.
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Bastrop
Mer Rouge
Skipworth
Cyclops
J. L. Daniel
Daniel
Lst
Merrouge
Addie May Hamilton
Morehouse Parish
Department of Justice
Todey
National Guard
Ito Miss Dade
Miss. Haminie
Marehouse Parish
Harold L. Teegerstrom
Spyker
Teegerstrom
Miss Hamilton
International News Service
Mer Rouss
Arkan- Sag State Line
Mer
Daugherty Exonerated By House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee exonerated Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty on impeachment charges today by a 12 to 2 vote amid criticism of Rep. Keller for withholding evidence. The panel voted 11 to 3 to submit a report with no recommendation, while several members did not vote on the resolution.
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Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
House
Judiciary Committee
Oscar E. Keller
Minnesota
Keller
Thomas
Kentucky
Sumner
Texas
Montague
Virginia
Daugherty
Mrs Sarah Sponsler 82 Dies at Elyria Home
Mrs Sarah Jane Sponsler wife of Martin Sponsler died early this morning at her home 258 Columbus street after a several months illness. She was fifty two and survived by her husband three children all of Elyria and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two from the late home with Burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery.
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Sarah Jane Sponsler
Martin Sponsler
Columbus Street
Elyria
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Freed on charge of murdering husband Ravenna
Margaret Carlile of Kent was freed today after an April murder indictment. Prosecutor Hevster told Judge Cole at a special session that there was no sufficient evidence to convict.
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Ravenna
Margaret Carlile
Kent
J 14
Hevster
A. Cole
Woman and lover hanged for love murder in Britain
In a rain drenched scene at Holloway and Pentonville jails, Edith Jessie Thompson and her lover Frederick Bywaters were executed for murdering her husband Percy Thompson. Thompson collapsed before execution, Bywaters calmly faced the scaffold after smoking a final cigarette. Public crowds gathered as authorities maintained strict privacy.
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Edith Thompson
Langdon
Frederick Bywaters
Great Britain
Rhoda Willis
Cardiff
Wales
London
Edith Jessie Thompson
Holloway
Pentonville
Percy Thompson
Ilford
Bywaters
Mrs Thompson
Valde Us
Trauna
Theiffold Profone
Beth
London women plan a crusade against hangings
London on Jan 9. The hanging of Mrs Thompson spurs a campaign to abolish capital punishment. A woman with a sandwich board outside Holloway jail read Judge and jury are murderers. Ramsay MacDonald urged in the House of Commons that executions arouse every humane sentiment and questioned whether hanging these people will reduce crime.
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London
Thompson
Hollnway Jail
Murden
Ramsay MacDonald
Feacer
Perth
House of Commons
Truck Found Overloaded Driver Fined Under Burke Law
Sheriff Fred Underhill arrested G L Lu cas of Akron for operating an overloaded truck under the Burke law. The vehicle weighed 4,000 pounds over the limit. Lu cas pleaded guilty before Justice George and paid a $25 fine plus costs. The sheriff vowed ongoing enforcement.
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Fred Underhill
Lucas
Akron
Justice George
Underhill
Governor Donahey Promises Rigorous Tax Law Enforcement
Ohio Governor Donahey tells a joint General Assembly session that enforcing existing laws can cut taxpayers’ burden by at least 6 million dollars yearly. He urges stringent enforcement, warns against unlawful efforts to bypass law, and proposes tax reforms including higher inheritance taxes, broader taxation of intangible property, and local control over tax and debt decisions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Donahey
Senate
House
General Assembly of Ohio
Bryan Seated With Democrats Listens To Governor
William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of state and three time Democratic presidential candidate, sits with Democratic minority members as Governor Donahey delivers his legislative message. The governor is reported to be in better physical condition, resting well after a full breakfast. The address discusses future tax levies, debts and revenue sources, and the political mechanics of electors.
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William Jennings Bryan
Donahey
Judge Webber Opens Court Promptly for January Term
Judge 1 R Webber opened court promptly at 9 oclock this morning to begin his January term, declaring court would open on time whether there was business or not. He will handle equity and jury trials while Judge W B Thompson handles criminal work.
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Webber
R Webber
W. B Thompson
Andrew J. London Dies in Painesville
The remains of Andrew J. London, who died in Painesville, Ohio, arrived this afternoon and were taken to Jenkins Funeral Parlors for funeral arrangements.
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Andrew J. Longban
Painesville
Ohio
Jenkins Funeral
Wellington Foreman Fatally Injured by Pony Engine
George Ray fifty, of Wellington, section foreman on the New York Central Railroad southern division, was struck by a pony engine under Conductor A Forbes at 12 20 today. He sustained compound fractures of the left arm and internal injuries not yet determined. police were notified and he was taken to hospital. his wife and mother were asked to be informed as his condition was precarious.
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George Ray
Wellington
New York Central Railroad
A. Forbes
Ray
Community service council to hear budget plan tonight
The Community Service Council meets at eight tonight at First National Bank to review the budget. F. A. Smythe serves as president and 8. H. Squire chairs the budget committee. The session will decide allocations to charitable groups and set the drive goal for January 19 to 29 with the slogan Over the Top Dont Stop.
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Community Service Council
First National Bank
F. A. Smythe
H Squire
Slayer of circus owner given life
Harry C Mohr was sentenced to life imprisonment by Supreme Court Justice Kalisch after being convicted of conspiring to murder circus owner Honest John Brunen. Brunen was shot to death in Riverside, New Jersey, on March 10.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Harry C Mohr
John” Brunen
Supreme Court
Kalisch
Brunen
Riverside
Arrest of Four Parents in Vaccination War
Dayton report says four parents arrested in a confrontation over school pupil vaccination will be tried in police court tonight. Authorities report the situation has improved and most parents have complied with the law.
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Dayton
Jan
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