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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1921

Page

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Body of Priest Found in Land Cliff Near Salada Beach

Officials search for a woman who may illuminate a murder case after the body of Father Patrick E Heslin, missing priest from Holy Angels Catholic Church, was found buried at the bottom of a sand cliff near Salada Beach about 20 miles south of San Francisco. The priest had been murdered with a bullet through the heart and head. The exhumation was led by San Francisco Police Chief Daniel OBrien and others after Dolly Mason, once known in Salt Lake City and now sought by police, provided a clue involving a foreigner who spoke of the killing. A signboard depicting a man frying flapjacks helped locate the grave following the tip.

San Francisco Patrick E. Heslin Colm Holy Angels Catholic Church Salada Beach Pacific Ocean Father Heslin Daniel O'Brien William A. Hightower Hightower Dolly Mason Salt Lake City

Hightower Detained After Find In Priest Missing Case

In San Francisco on August 11 police searched the room of baker W A Hightower who led them to the grave of missing priest Rev Patrick Hewlin. They found a rifle bloodied burlap pieces and newspaper clippings showing reward money. Officers planned to confront Hightower with the evidence.

San Francisco W. A. Hightower Patrick Hewlin Hightower

Penny Gallo A Meeting

A meeting of representatives from all classes of Pennsylvania railroad system employees has been called to discuss the United States Railroad Labor Board decision and the federation No 90 percent hold a new election of committeemen to draft fresh working condition agreements. The meeting is expected to occur next week in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad System United States Railroad Labor Board Pennsylvania and Austent Federation

French Cabinet to Hold Meeting on Bilesian Question

Paris Aug 1 The French cable net was summoned to moot tomorrow morning after a cabinet conference with Premier Briand and Premier Lloyd George. No supreme council meeting is planned for forenoon. The call followed discussions on the Bilesian question late this afternoon.

Paris Supreme Councll Briand Loyd George

Transportation gains shown in weekly railroad figures

Gains were reported in total commodities hauled by railroads for the week ending July 30. Cars loaded rose by 6,222 over the prior week, grain shipments continued to rise, and other freight including manufactured goods increased by 6,892 cars.

Associated "Press the Banner Washington American Hailway Association

Harding, 76, Weds Nurse Alice Severns in Monroe

Dr. George T. Harding father of the late president marries Miss Alice Severns, a longtime nurse in his Marlon office, in Monroe with Rev. Knowles presiding. The couple used a license and traveled by car to the ceremony at the Monroe Presbyterian Church. Forest fires near Escanaba, burning for 10 days over 50 miles, are checked after heavy rain. damages reach about 10 million dollars and over a score of families are homeless.

Associated Press The Banner Monroe Mich George T. Harding President Harding Alice Severns Wrank Knowles Monroe Presbyterian Church Severns Harding Marlon Escanaba

Lt Gov Brown Emerges Hero Of Beach Rescu e

Old Orchard Me Aug 11 Lt Gov Clarence J Brown of Ohio, vacationing here, rushed into the water after Miss Allen Bardon collapsed from a heart attack while bathing. He pulled her to safety and revived her.

Old Orchard Clarence J. Brown Ohio

Irish leader Vallera reply to peace proposal delivered

Associated Press reports that Eamon de Valera, Irish republican leader, handed his reply to the British peace proposal to Austin Chamberlain in the House of Commons at noon. The government withheld the honor, citing cabinet conference and likely delayed disclosure. The reply was sent to Premier Lloyd George in Paris.

Associated Preas London Hamonn de Valera Austin Chamberlain House of Commons Lloyd George Paris

Barnesville Wins State Championship in Butterfat

The Barnesville Cow Testing Association of Belmont County won the Ohio state championship for butterfat production. The 234 cows averaged 338.2 pounds of butterfat per cow for the year, marking the association as the oldest active dairy group in Ohio with a long history of yearly production figures.

Pty Associated Preas Hanner Columbus Barnonville Belmont County Barnesville Association Ohio

Senator Brand seeks investigation into highway cost claims

Senator Brand of Champaign county asks Attorney General Price to probe alleged contractor and road material manufacturer collusion to fix prices. Highway Director Herrick backs the move, stating it could lower highway building costs in Ohio.

Columbus Brand Champaign County Herrick Ohio Price Hererick

Man Fires at Rampaging Bull in City Streets

In Philadelphia on August 11 an amateur used a shotgun to shoot at a wild bull that charged through the northeastern streets. Two of 15 wounded remained in hospital as doctors removed buckshot. the bull was killed by a former serviceman, William Dunn, who fired more than a dozen times. Dunn was held on aggravated assault and battery charges.

Associated Pree Banner Philadelphia William Dunn St Is Wald

Knox county tourney draws set tennis path for entrants

The Knox county team tournament draws outlined first round pairings including Lybarger vs Adams and J Lee vs Rawlins, with matches staged Thursday at Maplehurst and Round Hill courts. The schedule runs through Friday and Saturday with future rounds to be assigned, a doubles draw Friday, and prizes including a championship cup, runner up racket and team medals.

Lybarger Adams J. Lee Rawlins P. Lee Stonebrook Blair Rowenthall Williams Steffel Eastman Arnold G. Greer Shields Gurtis Schaffer Gorsuch Odell Masteller Levy Culberson Silighunty Mitchell Cleland Benny Hayes Maplehurat Court Round Hill Court Curtis Huw Court Round Hill Lee Maplehurst Culbertson Salisbury Steiffel Cleeland Lst M.C. A

Explosion Wrecks Home of Waukegan Attorney Col. Smith

A dynamite blast wrecked the residence of Col. Ashbel V. Smith, famed attorney for Lake County, in Waukegan, Illinois. No one inside the home was injured. Officials said the attack appeared linked to Col. Smith's campaign against illicit liquor sellers.

Ly Associated Press Chicago Ashbel V. Smith Atite Waukegan, Il Belet Col. Smith

Booze hidden under corn and apples seized in Sandusky

Police seized a car carrying 244 bottles of nine per cent ale covered by sweet corn and apples. Operators C. W. Thomas, 47, insurance man, and C. A. Dunham, 37, Cleveland salesman, were arrested on liquor law violations as the ale was en route to Cleveland from Sandusky.

Sandusky C. W. Thomas C. A. Dunham Bottt Cleveland

Steamer on Shoal Near Christobal Sets Course for San Francisco

A wireless message reports the steamer Golden Gate bound for San Francisco from Manchester England is last seen on a shoal about 35 miles from Cristobal while en route via the Panama Canal. The vessel is listed as steaming toward the Pacific port under steady steam.

San Francisco Golden Gate Manchester Eng Panama Canal Christobal

Ohio's 1921 State Fair Promises Largest Prizes Yet

Ohio's 1921 state fair in Columbus Aug 29 to Sept 3 will feature a record $120,885 in prize money, extensive exhibits from cattle to crafts, a major art show, and entertainment including horse and ante races, vaudeville, and a whippet race. Officials anticipate the fair to boost Ohio as a premier cattle and agricultural state.

Associated Prova Bannery Columbus Ohio Walbron Ohio State University Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Bureau of Plant Industry Bus Breau Davis

Invitations sent to big powers for Armistice Day conference

Formal invitations will be sent to Great Britain France Italy Japan and China to attend the Washington conference on armament and Far Eastern questions on Armistice Day November 11. Preliminary negotiations indicate acceptance and agenda planning will proceed with housing and building arrangements under review and funds to be estimated for Dawes.

Washington Great Britain France Italy Japan China State Department Dawes

Wright Charged With Murder

Wal lace Wright age 28 of Wellsville faces murder charges in Steubenville for the death of Harry D. Cummins,garage man found July 26. He was arrested after stealing a car in Wellsville and identified by Walter Helmbright and William Kincaid. A blood-splattered 32 caliber revolver and a vest fragment were recovered. Wright has previous prison terms, including a murder conviction. Police dispersed crowds to avert violence.

Associated Press Bannert Steubenville Wallace Wright Wellsville Harry D. Cummins Wright Walter Helmbright William Kincaid

Horton Arrested in Forgery Case Tied to Mayor’s Son

Gallipolis reports Harry Horton a 27 year old traveling salesman and son of Jackson Ohio mayor Earl Horton was arrested at Point Pleasant on a forgery charge. He was said to be wanted at Chillicothe.

Associated Gallipolis Harry Horyton Earl Horton Jackson, C Point Pleasant Chillicothe

Eight Hours a Day Enough Says Miller

The federal internal revenue office in Columbus will observe an eight hour day. Newson M Miller, the collector, declared all employees must be on the job from 9:40 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This notice establishes standard working hours for staff.

Miller Associated Press Columbus Federal Internal Revenue Collector Newton M. Miller

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