Ohio State Fair Opens With Big Exhibit Plans
The seventy first Ohio state fair opens today in Columbus and runs through Saturday. Officials expect record attendance on Wednesday and Thursday, with special days for Ladies and Veterans and Children. The fair features art shows, vaudeville, pageants, fireworks, and a variety of contests including a state harvest pitching tournament and auto races. Livestock displays grow with 321 horses, 1275 cattle, 1653 swine, and 1208 sheep entries. A tuberculosis exhibit will show live germs and tuberculin preparation methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Vaudevilla
Harveshas
Watlberon
Walbron
Arta
A. &. Lundberg
Life
Helen Ouborn
G. Lysatt
State Department of Agriculture
Ohio plans for tuberculosis free cattle herds explained
Veterinarians will explain the plan now in operation establishing tuberculin free accredited herds. There are 500 such herds in Ohio. The seeds and fertilizer bureau shows Ohio spends 30 million dollars annually on commercially mixed seeds and 12 to 15 million on fortifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Seeds and Fertilizer Bureau
Strike ballots mailed to 650000 railroad workers
The apparent harmony among the Big Four Brotherhoods and the Switchmen Union of North America on wage-cut ballots faded as strike ballots were mailed to 650,000 railroad workers. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, about 150,000 members, sent ballots on a separate track after officers said the other ballots lacked impartiality and failed to assure workers could quit if they opposed wage reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brotherhoods
Switchman’s Union of North America
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Briefs Filed On Freight Rates in Ohio Rail Case
The Ohio utilities commission hearing on freight rates for road-building materials featured denouncing testimony as "instructed." George J. Bolander of the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce urged restoring rates to the pre 40 percent increase of Aug 26, 1920 or cutting each rate by 28 percent with further reductions as needed to allow free movement in Ohio. Carrier briefs are to be filed over the next two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Banner
Columbus
Ohio Utilities Commission
George J. Bolander
Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Well Known Doorman Dies in New York
James W. Hebron, famed doorman who rose from Delmonico's 1 a day job to wealth, dies in New York. Immigrating from Ireland in the 1870s, he began at Delmonico's earning 1 a day with first day tips of 18 dollars including a 5 dollar bill from William Waldorf Astor. Patrons’ advice steered him to the stock market where he is credited with making about 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Banner
New York
James W. Hebron
Delmonico
Ireland
Delmonico’s
William Waldorf Astor
Prohibition Affidavits Filed in Knox County Court
It was stated that 10 of 12 affidavits were filed late Saturday in the Probate court before Magistrate George Harter charging violation of the prohibition laws. Prosecuting Attorney Paul M. Ashbaugh filed against Mt. Vernon residents, with rumors of a woman named in a complaint. County officials offered no further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
George 8. Harter
Paul M. Ashbaugh
Mt. Vernon
Mrs Artie Winand Dies at Waterford
Mrs Artie Winand, 60, wife of Chancey A Winand, died early Sunday morning at her Waterford home from a complication of diseases. Survived by husband and five sons Harold Harter Howard Hoy Harlan, and mother Mrs Amanda Zeigler of Palmyra. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at the Disciple church with Rev J A Long of Mt Vernon officiating. Burial in North Fork cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Artie Winand
Chancey A. Winand
Harold
Harter
Howard
Hoy
Harlan
Amanda Zeigler
Palmyra
Disciple
J. A. Long
Mt. Vernon
North Fork
Pomeroy Man Becomes 76 Year Old Murder Victim
Watt Bee Koel, 76, a bachelor farmer living alone near Pomeroy Ohio, was murdered in bed after robbers gained about 500 dollars in cash and securities. He had recently returned from a hospital stay and police have no clues to the killers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Banner
Pomeroy
Watt Bee- Koel
Beegel
Robbers claim large sum in Chicago safety vault
Four unmasked burglars raided the Safety Gate Deposits Vault in the Masonic Temple in Chicago, netting about $250,000 after inspecting 17 safety deposit boxes. Investigators call it an inside job, with two custodians accused of contradictions. three other suspects detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Proms
Chicago
Dposits Doy
Masonic Temple
Michael Hughes
Vvauits
Plans for Harding unemployment conference
Associated Press reports Secretary Hoover plans a mid September gathering in Washington to form a 16 to 25 member conference. The aim is a practical unity program by industry and community to relieve unemployment, with about 6.7 million people out of work nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Hoover
Johor
Labor Department
Harding's Dad May Get Job
Dr George Y Harding of Marion father of President Harding may be appointed commandant of the soldiers and parole rs home at Sandusky to succeed General W R Burnett of Springfield who recently resigned Governor Davis was seriously considering the appointment today Dr Harding is a Civil war veteran
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Banner
Columbus
George Y. Harding
Marion
Harding
Soldiers and Parlors
Sandusky
W. R. Burnett
Springfield
Davis
Worthington seeks state aid for revenge in bank robbery case
Chicago August 2. John White Worthington alleged mastermind of a gang that robbed malls and banks totaling 6 million dollars and linked to a 50 million dollar organization may turn state's evidence. He asked to appear in court at French arraignment, saying he believed he had been double crossed and would aid the state for revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Whitehorse
Worthington
Charles W. Finch
Xtate
French
lCunnin
Plane Crash Kills Four Near Philadelphia Harbor
Philadelphia residents Conrad W. Foss a noted aviator and two passengers died when the plane spiraled from about 1000 feet in the northeastern city area. Witnesses suspected a broken wing as the cause while two other victims Mrs Hussysk and her young son were identified among the deceased. The crash details remain uncertain pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Conrad W. Foss
Uwo
Oistakirty
Mary Hussysk
Syedrold
Shipley and two young ladies hurt in auto crash near Newark
Van W. Shipley son of Mr and Mrs Harry W Shipley of this city was badly bruised and shaken. Miss And Guthrie of Columbus sustained a broken arm and Miss Geneva Guthrey of Newark suffered multiple cuts and bruises when a Nash car collided head on with a Studebaker on the National Pike just south of Newark. The accident occurred about 4:20 Sunday afternoon near Jacks Town. Both cars were badly damaged and all three hurtpersons were taken to Newark and later to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van W. Shipley
Harry W. Shipley
and Guthrie
Columbus
Geneva Guthrey
Newark
National Pike
Shipley
Nash
Jackstown
Ohio Penitentiary Chief Physician Faces Firing Over Execution
Warden Thomas announced Dr. O. M. Kramer, chief physician at the Ohio penitentiary, was asked to resign or be discharged for failing to officiate at the electrocution of Cleveland murderer Frank Motto. Motto was pronounced dead by Dr A D Shoemaker. Kramer was expected to decide later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Thomas
O. M. Kramer
Ohio Penitentiary
Frank Motto
Cleveland
Motto
A. d. Shoemaker
Kramer
Portable school housing to curb overcrowding announced
Across Ohio towns report use of portable buildings for crowded schools next year. Cincinnati names Megrue Madisonville to Soldiers Relief Commission vacancy after Thomas Taylor's death. Middletown postpones hotel contract as bids are too high. Bowling Green students raise 2000 for financially-strapped peers. Steubenville plasterers accept 121 scale at 1.06 percent hourly cut. Findlay issues injunction against 179000 centralized Vanlue school. Lima confirms Lima Indianapolis interurban service via 201 miles. Coldwater fruit tree agents report weak orders for Portuguese cabinet quits. Lisbon Aug 23 cabinet offers fruit plantings amid prohibition impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Lisbon
Harros Quelrar
Hug
Massacre Follows Insurgent Uprising Near Calcutta
About 700 insurgents in the southern district around Calcutta have been killed in clashes with British troops. Several Europeans are dead, 70 Leinster regiment men, and 17 native policemen are missing. Massacres of Hindus are reported amid large scale fighting. Indian troops are being deployed to quell the Moplah uprising near Ponani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Calcutta
India
Leinater Regiment
Ponani
Clash in Logan County sparks mining fights in West Virginia
Reports from Charleston say state police and armed miners clashed in eastern Logan county early yesterday. Casualty range (4 to 14) uncertain. no confirmed deaths. Governor Morgan and Adjutant General Charbock awaiting fuller details from United Mine Workers inquiry. Marmet assembly rumors denied by Sheriff Walker Kasawha County and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Pugsley Named by President for Agriculture Post
Charles W. Pugsley of Nebraska has been selected by President Harding for the appointment as assistant secretary of agriculture to succeed Dr. Elmer Du Ball, whose resignation becomes effective October 1. Pugsley, born on a farm, was recommended by Secretary Wallace as meeting the department’s qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Bannerd
Washington
Charles W. Pugsley
Nebraska
Harding
Elmer du Ball
White House
Pugsley
Wallac
Not Guilty Pleas Filed in Kennedy Murder Case
Mrs Madalyne Obenchain and Arthur C Burch entered not guilty pleas in Los Angeles Superior Court in the Kennedy murder case. Indicted by the county grand jury for the Aug 5 killing of broker J Belton Kennedy, trial set for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Banner
Los Angeles
Madalyne Obenchain
Arthur C. Burch
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
J. Belton Kennedy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hell’s Kitchen
Salton Sea
Charles B. Davis
Balton Sea
Riverside
San Diego
California
Colorado River
Hell's Kitchen
MacMillan
Arctic
Donald B. MacMillie
Bowdoin
Wiscasset
Staine
Omipley
Vernon
Akron
Cincinnati
Paul Megrue
Madisonville
Common Pleas
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Thomas Taylor
Middletown
Bowling Green
Bowling Green State Normal College
Steubenville — Union Plastersers
Findlay
Vanlue
Lima
Indianapolis
Ohio Electric Railway
Ft. Wayne
Peru
W. VA
Toda
United States
Hungary
Budapest
Austria
Vienna
Germany
Berlin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!