Demands Death Penalty in Hamon Murder Trial
In Ardmore Oklahoma March 11 the Clara Smith Hamon murder trial opened as state witnesses described the oil magnate Jake L. Hamon’s death from a concealed pistol shot amid accusations of a planned killing. The defendant, a young woman, faces a death penalty push from prosecutors while the widow, Hamon’s estranged wife, testified to her desire for vengeance and described the emotional courtroom tension with her children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Smith Hamon
Hamon
Ardmore
Fismre
Biondé
Ois
Olive Belle
Jake
H. H. Brown
All King
S. Price Freeling
Jake L. Harmon
Oklahoma
Freeling
Hamnon
Southwest
Randol
Jake L. Hamon
Millonaire
King
Q. W. Shepperd
France and Turkey Reach Cilicia Peace Accord
London report says Premier Briand announced a peace agreement with Turkish nationalists over Cilicia. Key terms: French evacuation of Cilicia, prisoner exchange, immediate cessation of hostilities, and safety measures for Armenian and other prisoners. Ciliciates reside in Adana province near Syria and Abatolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Briand
France
Cilicia
Delicia
Ciliciates
Palmer ruling on Volstead Act upheld
Washington March 11 The Palmer opinion by former attorney general broadening Volstead interpretation will remain in force though it provokes enforcement controversy. Attorney General Daugherty indicated no reversal and described continued reviews of related regulations as standard practice. Prohibition agencies prepare to draft revisions under a new internal revenue commissioner and prohibition chief while easing non beverage liquor production rules prompts shifts in enforcement.
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Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Palmer
Congress
Internal Revenue
Prohibition Headquarters
Newton Baker Praises Wilson In Homecoming Remarks
Cleveland March 11 Newton Baker former secretary of war lauds his former chief President Wilson ranking him with Washington and Lincoln as three greatest American leaders. Baker received a welcome home for 2,000 party supporters at the Hotel Statler with a Cleveland Bar association banquet planned for Saturday evening. Washington March 11 The Department of Labor has taken no action on an employer appeal regarding wage reductions in the packing industry and will study the matter with experts to prevent a strike. Davis said officials are in close touch and a cabinet discussion is possible.
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Cleveland
Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
America
Newton
Baker
Statler
Cleveland Bar Association
Department of Labor
Davis
Bank embezzlement case testimony in Lorain bank
William Treble former assistant cashier of the City Bank of Lorain testified in the Walter Davies embezzlement case involving 750000 dollars. He described stock purchases charged to bank funds and discussed withdrawals of savings cards while Davies faced questions from Judge Mears. The trial adjourned at 3 30 PM and will resume Monday at 9 30.
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Davies
Elyria
William Treble
City Bank of
Eorain
State
Walter Davies
Treble
Young
Gilead
Bank
Ieashier
First National Bank of Cleveland
Otis and Company
Lorain City Bank
Cleveland
Mellon National Bank
Trebie
Bozd
Germany Laments Lack of Statesmen Says Lloyd George
Paris March 11 Premier Lloyd George declared that Germany has no statesmen to guide the nation, hindering acceptance of allied indemnity penalties. He praised Dr Simons as honest but not big enough, adding Germany failed to produce leaders who could inspire the country during and after the war.
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Paris
Germany
Lord George
England
London
Tetit Parisein
Lloyd George
Simons
Hugs “Innes
Sandusky Yeggs Fail to Find Loot at Central Station
In Sandusky on March 11, Sheriff John B. Taylor and Chief C. A. Weingates pursued an auto bandit job at the New York Central station. The crew failed to locate a strong box with about $19,000 in cash and securities, despite a nightlong hunt with waiting passengers nearby. Authorities suspect local planners collaborated with outsiders.
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Sandusky
John B. Taylor
C. A. Weingates
New York Central
Three Plants at Canton Merge Forming New Steel Concern
Cantons March 11 officials of United Alloy Company announced a $42,000,000 merger combining Berger Allied Industries Unitec Furnace into a single independent producer. The boards expect ratification by stockholders next month and say the consolidation aims to reduce costs. United Alloy would resume work on Tuesday at about half capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
United Alloy Company
Berger Alled Industries
Unitec Furnace Company
United
Jones
United Alloy
Strike ballots printed for Packers unions
Chicago March 11 strike ballots are being printed and will be distributed to about 400 packing house locals in the United States and Canada starting tomorrow. A strike vote may occur as wage cuts and hours disputes continue with packers. Plans to obtain an injunction were referred to the executive board. Secretary Morrison of the AFL will convene delegates in Chicago next Wednesday. Harding supports the unions and has informed the labor and justice departments.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Harding
Omaha
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Packing House
Morrison
Department of Labor
Department For Justice
Style Show At Rialto In Elyria Next Week
Better Business club of Elyria schedules three Rialto theatre fashion shows next Tuesday afternoon and evening. Grabil eight piece string orchestra, Hast ings Male trio, a juvenile sketch and real Modus models will present coats suits dresses wraps furs and accessories. No admission charge. runways and local store displays planned. shows 2:30 4:00 7:30 9:00 9:30 10:30.
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Elyria
Better Business Club
Rialto Theatre
Grabil
Hastings
Cleveland
Real Modus
Messrs. Goldstein
Donnelly
Loomis
Ben
Lonby
Rialto
Fsnetr
French Foreign Office Denies Pact Offer
Paris reports the French foreign office denies United States press reports that negotiations began at Washington to urge President Harding to accept a modified league of nations. Officials say such matters fall to the French ambassador and do not imply Viviani’s mission.
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Paris
United States
State Department
Washington
Harding
League of Nations
Foreign Office
Rete Viviani
M. Viviani
America
Jerome Rites Tomorrow
Funeral services for the late George Jerome will be held tomorrow at two o'clock in the afternoon from Beale Hearne parlors at 308 Third Street in Elyria.
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Elyria, Mareh Ji
George Jerome
Beale-Hearne
Third Street
Fritzi Scheff Divorced in Waterbury Court
Fritzi Scheff, known as Mrs. George Anderson since 1912, was granted a divorce from her third husband, George Anderson, by Judge Kellogg in Waterbury Superior Court. The decree cites intemperance and intolerable cruelty. Anderson did not appear and there was no contest.
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Waterbury, Conn
Fritzi Scheff
George Anderson
Fritzie Scheff
Anderson
Kellogg
James Stillman Divorce Suit Shocks New York Society
New York March 11 Divorce proceedings filed by multimillionaire James A Stillman of National City Bank and a counter suit by his wife Fifi Potter stir social circles. The case centers on custody of Guy Stillman born 1918 and the division of the vast Stillman fortune with guardian Joan E Mack appointed for the child. The couple wed in 1901 and have been prominent figures in society.
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New York
James A. Stillman
National City Bank
Fifi
Guy Stillman
Stillman
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Joan E. Mack
Poughkeepsia
N. Y
The
Social Register
Social Register Gives the Children of Mr. and Mrs. Stillman
Anne
James
Ohio Farmers Meet on Tax Legislation
JOLIET, March 11. Leaders of Ohio farm groups including QE Bradfute of Xenia president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation L J Tater master of the Ohio State Grange and C A Dyer field secretary of the Ohio Protective League discussed proposed legislation affecting farmers with a focus on taxation. Masters and presidents voiced members desires across the state.
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Jolumbus
Bradfute
Xenia
Ohio Farmureau Federation
L. J. Tater
Barnesville
Ohio State Grange
C. A. Dyer
Columbus
Ohio Protective League
Triple murder case shocks Martins Perry, arrest of Sargent
March 11 police report: Sargent confessed to beating Augusta Burkhardt 70 and daughter Lil Nan 44 to death at their home on April 17. Wife testified he threatened her, but she disclosed after he beat her in a domestic dispute. Robbery motive cited. Sargent calls wife crazy.
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Martins Perry
Sargent
Augusta Burkhardt
Lil Nan
Ohio House seeks sine die adjournment March first
Columbus March 11 House leaders aim to adjourn sine die at 5 pm March 1 while Senate leaders urge delay. Representative Crabbe with Speaker Beetham's approval filed a joint resolution for rapid adjournment as big appropriation measures and reorganizations proceed.
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Columbus
House
Senate
Crabbe
Beetham
Boylan
McCoy
Robinson
Ironton
Congress
DOW Aes
Ohio
Krode
Henry County
Brane
Champaign County
Robber slugs New York jeweler in his store
March 11 Abraham Harris a jewelry merchant was found shot to death in his store at 2976 Eighth Ave His hands were tied A tray of jewels was taken with an estimated value possibly reaching 10000 dollars Police reported the theft and the motive remains under investigation
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New York
Abraham Harris
Eighth Ave
Friends and Neighbors Attend The Funeral
Mrs Frankie Gilmore wife of Attorney Q A Gilmore was laid to rest in Ridge lawn cemetery after a simple service at her West avenue home. Friends and neighbors gathered to bid farewell as Rev W B Winters spoke, praising her many virtuous traits.
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Elyria
Mch
Frankie Gilmore
Q. A Gilmore
Ridge Lawn Cemetery
West Avenue
W. B. Winters
End of Insurrection in Russia Sparks Official Foresight
Paris dispatch notes official expectation of collapse of the Bolshevik insurrection within a fortnight. French officials say no food or war supplies will be sent to insurgents, stressing readiness to block munitions to Reds. Kronstadt mutiny reports vary as Moscow issues a fresh communique. Food price chaos and rouble woes fuel anti Soviet sentiment in Riga and Moscow.
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Newton C. Parke
Paris
France
Denikin
Wrangel
Lenine
Troteky
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Mildred Morris
N.S. Staly
Okla
Jake D. Hamnon
Oklahom
Millonaire Oll
Turkey
Palimcr
Newton Baker
Lauds Wilson
Banker
Walter Simons
Han Reichstag
Better Businessmen Club
James Stillman
Gare Hled
Tussi
Moscow
Berlin
Fortress of Kronstadt
Seciet
Leon Tratzky
People's Commissar For
Riga
Bendon
Russia
Poland
Moscow Soviet
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