Front Porch Campaign Falters and Labor Tensions Rise
A magazine-like critique notes the front porch campaign faltering with poor crowds and strained finances for Marion events. It contrasts Hays and Daugherty’s advisory role with a wavering Republican effort and forecasts abandonment of the porch strategy. The piece also praises evolving arbitration over strikes, citing Unit ed Mine Workers of America support for wage talks and mutual fairness between labor and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKintey
Marion
Chicago
Marlon
Jonenome
Will Hayes
Harry Daugherty
Hays
Vaugherty
Irahi
Unit Et Mina
Amortes
Repudiates Harding in Independent Republican Claim
An Independent Republican supporter of Harold J. Ickes declares for Cox, criticizing Harding and praising Taft for awareness. The statement argues Cox is not the party’s real choice and warns against endorsing a candidate lacking ability, policy, and independence. The piece notes interparty tensions and reflections on league of nations positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Repubiiion
Cox
Harold J. Ickes
Imnes
Hat
Hiram John
Lekeanan
Progressive
Milpols
Charles E. Hughes
Republican Party
Tome International
Slump in British sport threatens Olympic participation
The British Olympic Council may skip future Games after Antwerp citing weak public support and funds. King George’s aid failed to rally enough money for a competitive British team, sparking criticism of the move as unworthy of a nation famed for clean sport. Withdrawal would harm world sportsmanship and Britain’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Couneil
Antwerp
Great Britain
George
England
Peace questions and political banter in a mixed U S newspaper
The text blends commentary on Senator Borah Taft and the League of Nations with voter intrigue and quotes on Harding Cox and Wilson. It reflects political jabs, historical references, and local social notes from Centerburg including multiple names and travels, plus a closing line asking about a peace plan by congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
League of Nations
William H. Taft
Wilson
Paris
Harding
Guardian files answer in Knox county court
The record notes an answer filed in Knox county common pleas court by guardian for Paul Stream and others in the Luther A Stream case. It confirms ownership transfer to Dora Stream and Dora’s death in 1919, while other plaintiff allegations are denied. The text also mentions a divorce granted to Ola May Beers by Judge Blair and a custody proceeding for Winford M Preston Jr. and Faye Preston, plus an inventory filed by Kila Wilson as administratrix with a $1,500 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Stream
Hee Stream
Knox County
K. Conard
Paul Stream
Guardian
Dora Stream
Ola May Beers
Dewey Fred Beers
Blair
Common Pleas Court
Winford M. Preston Loe
Faye Preston
Kila Wilson
William Washington Myers
Local Social Roundup At Washington And Nearby
Monroe Mills and the A B Show couple spend a week in Washington while Mae Varnion, Reese Kirkpatrick and families visit. Wagner and Smith households host Sunday guests as Sadie Welsh travels to Cleveland and others visit in Howard Gambier New Moscow and nearby communities. Robert Wagner and Emma Henwood camp at the fair grounds this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirs
A. B. Show
Mra
RB. Gilbert
Washington
Maeer
Varnion
Reese Kirkpatrick
Shalby
B.D. Rinehert
Vernon
J. J. Smith
Walter Smith
Clarence Wagner
Sadie Welsh
Cleveland
Hugh Perkins
New Moscow
Robert Ulery
Gambler
M. C. Wagner
W. H. Wagner
Harry Simpson
Howard
Guy Simpson
Robert Wagner
Emma Henwood
Fair Grounds
Milford Social News Recaps Small Town Visits
Milford residents note travel and guest updates. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bottenfield left for relatives in Minols and Tadiana. The First Milford Sunday School group enjoyed a gathering at Lloyd Gantt’s home. Miss Grace Mitchell departed for Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Colt Mitchell and son visited from Mr. Vernon. Mrs. Sarah McComb of Cleveland visited relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanter Dayling
U. 8
Mar Ino
Paria Inland
A. Darling
Lowell Quberne
Hartimore
A. HL
George
Eon
Milford
Fontoria
Parenta
John Melek
H. Purdy
Nan Weangol
Alkron
Mra B
Ramey
Lening
Trotzky
Trotzky Out At the Home of Mr
Mra
Harrah
Delaware Briday
L. M. Bottenfield
Minols
Tadiana
Lloyd Gantt
Grace Mitchell
Cleveland
Colt Mitchell
Vernon
J. K. Higgins
Sarah McComb
Arrest Aiman for Passing Bad Checks
Leese Aiman of Columbus was arrested in Mt. Vernon on Monday for passing worthless checks. W J Buckmaster testified before Magistrate George Horter that a $20 check drawn on the Ohio National Bank Columbus was given to pay for milk at Buckmaster's Mt. Liberty store. Leese pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury with a $300 bond. A second affidavit from Elizabeth Stevenson charges another check for $2405 on Knox County Bank, alleged to be drawn without sufficient funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leena
Columbus
Mt. Vernon
Leese
W. J. Buckmaster
Liberty
George 8. Horter
Buckmaster
Mt. Liberty
Ohio National Bank
Elizabeth Stevenson
Centerburg
Knox County Bank
Two Knox County Men Lead Legion Parade in Mount Vernon
Two Knox county men Hector Jones of Mt. Vernon and John H. Allen of Gambier headed the parade as color bearers at the state Legion meeting in Youngstown on Monday afternoon. The Youngstown paper reflects on the leaders amid coverage of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
State Legion
Youngstown
Hector Jones
Mt. Vernon
John H. Allen
Gambier
Youngay Town
Home Coming at Howard Church a Great Success
A large Howard Church home coming on August 22, 1920 drew about 100 attendees despite rain. The program included a morning sermon by Dr. S. M. Cook, a noon dinner, afternoon communion prep by Rev. MacDonald, letter readings from former pastors, talks by local figures, and a union song service. Membership stands at 190 with 108 present. Dr. Cook concluded the day with a sermon and a benediction by Rev. Keeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Christan Chrch
J. R. Keeling
Jelloway Church
Jelloway
Howari
Audence
Dr. Cook
Jeloway
MacDonald
J. L. Snyder
Madeila
Cal
Bartlett
Minneapolis
Minn
J.F. Ryan
Bethany Academy
Harry Holmes
Gambler
Local social notes from Brink Haven area
Mina Grace Ore of Kenmore and Pauline Purdy of Akron visited Miss Edna Sapp on Monday. Families including Hyatt, Heas, Fendick, and Ferrells spent Sunday together. Dr. Putman returned home from Millerburg. Addo Simmons expects her sons. quarterly M B church meeting set for Aug 29. Granmont and Vernon residents with Stewart, Bidle, and Strouse families noted in Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Grace Ore
Kenmore
Mix Pauline Purdy
Akron
Edna Sapp
Robert Hyatt
Hiale
Carl Heas
R. 7
Fendick
Fert
Albert Ites
Wolf- Creek
Rovert Putman
Millerburg
Milton Ferrell
Warsaw
Core Ferrell
Addo Simmiona
B. B. Simmons
St. Joseph Miasouri
M. B
Mra
George Reynolds
G. L. Strouse
Mr. Byron Strouse
Big Prairie
Plans for an $18,000 fish hatchery in Tuscarawas County
Columbus reports submitted plans for a new fish hatchery at Zorn's Mill near New Philadelphia. The facility will cover six pools and be one of the largest in Ohio. Labor Day baseball events are set for September 6 and 7 with strong matchups promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Zorn
Camp Fire Girls Camp on Granville Road This Week
Societ y Camp Fire Girls occupy Hunter farm on the Granville road with Minn Mary Leonard and Mian Bory Gamer as guardians. The Bona of Veterans Auxiliary met in G A R hall with twenty four members. They plan to keep using the Red Cross building as headquarters. Mr Charles West will speak in Waynesville on Thursday at the Farmers association meeting on Democratic party efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Farm
Granville Road
Minn Mary Leonard
Mian Bory Gamer
Bona of Veterans Auxiliary
Red Cross
Charles West
Waynesvile
Warren County
Farmers’ Association
Apples arriving for fall sales in Monht Vernon area
George Rogers of near Warsaw arrived in the city yesterday afternoon with a second big truckload of apples and peaches. He reports excellent sprayed varieties and predicts five to six hundred bushels of apples for fall sales, with a fine supply of late peaches for the Monht Vernon public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rogers
Warsaw
Monht Vernon
Walter Lower Fractures Arm in Wooster Road Crash
Walter Lower of West Chestnut street fell from a car on Wooster road Wednesday morning and sustained a fracture of the right arm. Visiting party including Todd Workman of Milterature and Mrs. M. J. Workman of Brink Haven, with Mr. Harry Garber, motored to Washington, Pa. and returned to Mont Vernon, visiting Mrs. W. T. Greer of Danville, then to Mont Vernon to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Adams as evening guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lower
West Chestnut Street
Todd Workman
Milterature
M. J. Workman
Brink Haven
Harry Garber
W.T. Greer
Danville
Washington, Pa
Mont Vernon
R. A. Adams
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Lowden
Ike
Knaglinh
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London Chronicle
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Notting
New
R. Hollibaugh
Manefield
Bere
Misa Nina Albaugh
Roy Anderson
Minnie Jackson
N. TD. Osborne
Budapest
Hungary
Ohio
C. K. Conard
Court House
Knox County Commissioners
Seachon
W. D. Workman
Brown Township
Clarence Clark
Anna Willock
Alice M. Treyman
Gambtor
Bishop
Otis P. Cramer
Centerbury
Anthony Smith
Ella Johnson
John W. Giffin
Ian Clinton
John FP
Bumpus
Carl Latham
City
Monroe Mills
Aiman
D. A. Leese
Knox CO
LEO Legion
Mount Vernon
Murphy
Burro
Zanesville
Barre
Lannon
Prouty
Rev
Keeting
Jack Leach
Bhe Ad Stara
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Neftosenthall
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