Two Ohio Murderers Executed In Electric Chair
Walter Wright of Wellsville and Harry Bland of Pomeroy were executed in the Ohio penitentiary shortly after midnight. Bland, who killed George Beegle, died at 12 15 am and Wright at 12 29 am after four applications of current the maximum used in the state. Wright spoke of finding Christ in the penitentiary and asked his mother be informed. Witnesses included State Senator Rey and G W C. superintendent of parole. Both men confessed and faced their executions calmly.
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Columbus
Walter’ Wright
Wellsville
Harry Bland
Pomeroy
Ohio Penitentiary
Bland
George’ Washington Beegle
Tanners Run
Ohio
Wright
Christ
Penitentiary
G. C. McGibbon
Church of Christ of Columbus
Walter
M. K. Duty
Castleberry
Hee E. O’grady
Jim
Elizabeth McPowell
Cvil
Rey
Cleveland
G.W. C
Ordons and Paroles
East Liverpool
Spring Style Show At Lewis Mercantile
Lewis Mercantile hosts a two day spring opening style show on Thursday and Friday displaying new fashions, garments, dresses, and hats. Models on the second and third floors showcase vogue garments while an orchestra provides music from two to five in the afternoon. Mr. Holcomb leads the demonstration detailing gown construction, materials, and design.
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Elyria
Lewis Mercantile Company
New York
Woman seeks view of execution at Ohio Penitentiary
Mrs J O Love of Steubenville asked to witness Wright and Bland’s electrocution. Warden Thomas refused, saying law limits witnesses to men, and noting she was the first woman to make such a request in his tenure. Burial delays persist until relatives in West Virginia are reached.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Shaw-Davis Undertaking
Denton
Donald Son
Hughes
Bland
Creatives
West Virginia
Thomas
J. O Love
Steubenville
Wright
Court Action Continues Over Production Rules
Court action continues as employers argue rules restrict production. Work on major buildings including the Federal Reserve Bank and Keith theater is at a standstill while many residences proceed under an interim agreement with independent contractors who will be paid the current scale for a month. Union leaders claim the present agreement has two months left and a court order to enforce the 1921 scale to May 1 is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
New Keith
Lodge backs soldiers bonus in open letter to constituent
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Republican leader, announces support for a veterans bonus in an open letter. He cites his wartime vote to deploy troops and argues compensation is warranted to honor service while noting economic considerations.
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Congress
Fish
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Lodge
Princess Mary Honeymoon Opens at Weston Park
In Shropshire at Weston Park Viscount Lascelles and Princess Mary begin their honeymoon amid a large village welcome. The couple will be isolated on the estate with only servants, enjoying walks riding golf and tennis. The bride directs staff and admires antiques and horses.
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Shifnal
England
Shropshire
Viscount Lascelles
Mary
Weston Park
Earl of
Bradford
London
I Syl Guides
Girl Scouts In America
Lascelles
Rome
Italy
Market price list and Cleveland receipts summary
Butter to apples and vegetables listed with per unit and per bushel prices. Cleveland on March 1 reports receipts of calves sheep and hogs with market standings and top bids noted.
Stocks Rise At Opening In March Trade On New York Exchange
The market opened with a strong tone as Mexican Pete and Canadian Pacific led gains. General Asphalt and Pierce-Arrow moved higher while many industrials and railroads showed mixed activity at noon, with American and British names quoted across the board.
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New York
Peta
Pacific O1
Pierce Arrow
Canadian Pacific
American Car & Fdy
American Locomotive
Atchison
Atlantic Gulf & W.T
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Butte and Spr
Penado TB
Central Leather
Chic
Mil & St. Paul
Crucible Steel
MOTTO
Co Eis Hes
General Electric
Inspiration Copper
International Paper
Lack. Steel
Marine Preferred
Mexican Pete
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Reading
Republic Iron & Steel
Bethlehem Steel Prid
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Studebaker Texas Company
Union Pacific
Utah Copper
Eee Weatinghouse
Willys-Overland
Odd and Interesting Notes Range Across Topics
A miscellany covers a safety razor claim and lace shaving trick, air inhalation volumes of about 400 cubic feet daily, and the uncertain geographic center of England. It also mentions an English funeral custom of giving pallbearers a black pipe and hints at a society aiming to cleanse political life.
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Mnglanil
England
Toledo Live Stock and Chicago Market Update
Receipts at Toledo reach 1000 with steady demand for selections and heavies. Cattle veal calves and sheep market steady though hogs and lambs show mixed prices. Chicago grain and livestock futures open lower on wheat and corn while Liberty bonds list varied prices in New York trading.
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Toledo
Chicago
Jay
The Face in the Mirror and a Remedy Ad promotes
A testimonial style notice urges women to combat fatigue and nervousness with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves and tones the body to resist exhaustion and improve appearance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Hyomei Breathes Health End To Cold Or Cough
An advertisement promises relief from coughs and head colds with Hyomei inhalation. It claims nasal and oral use with a money back guarantee by C. W. Phillips.
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C. W. Phillips
Strange Chinese group adopts Ku Klux Klan style in display
An odd organization in China is formed on Ku Klux Klan principles while a London exhibit closes. The Brush Museum features bows and pieces with a watch claimed to have taken twenty years to craft. The item, valued above five thousand, reflects a long ago era of checkers and a Christian influence.
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China
Ku Klux Klan
London
Brush Museum
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Princess Mary
Hubby
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American Tele Phone and Telegraph Co
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Flanders
Elke Dale
York State
Baegieraf
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C. J. Sartor
Bank
Kentucky
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Liberty Bonds
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