Man Uses Rope to Take His Life in Local Barn
Despondency over ill health is believed to have led 64 year old John Mix to commit suicide by hanging in a barn near his home yesterday afternoon at 2. Coroner C L Harmer viewed the body. Mix resided here for many years and is survived by his wife and four children. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 from the home with Rev Williams officiating.
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Jelloway
John Mix
Mix
Wred
Singroy
Vi Ion Mary
Brook
Tete
Isto
Rev. Williams
Danville
Hammond Fifth in Ohio 100 Bushel Corn Club
The Ohio 100 Bushel Corn Club results list Harvey G. Hammond of Knox county in fifth place with 104.11 bushels. Other qualifiers include H. D. Folmer of West Jefferson, W. H. Gilmore of Croton, John Domtco of Sylvania, Lester Vogélaong of Findlay, and Lewis J. Guard of North Bend. The field totals 47 farmers with an average yield of 85 bushels per acre.
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Farm Bureau
Ohio
Harvey G. Hammond
Knox
H. D. Folmer
West Jefferson
W. H. Gilmore
Croton
John Domtco
Sylvania
Lester Vogélaong
Findlay
H. G. Hammond
Danville
Lewis J. Guard
North Bend
Gilmore
L. Slack
Police hunt for convict in Chicago jail delivery
Police pursue convicted gunman and murderer Lucky Tom O Connor in Chicago after a failed jail delivery. Authorities fear impending execution as five thousand officers sweep the area.
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Chicago
Tommy” O'Connor
Coxaful
Wtill
Thorty
Prosecutor Asked to Stop Poker Game In Gambier Street Residence
Prosecuting Attorney Paul M. Ashbaugh received an anonymous tip asking him to investigate an alleged poker game said to be in operation at a Gambier Street residence nightly. Ashbaugh stated he would review the matter and take appropriate steps.
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Paul M. Ashbaugh
Operdutin Almont
Idax Gambier Street
Ashbaugh
Jacob Murray Dies After Sudden Heart Failure
Jacob Murray aged 1 in Mt. Vernon died after a sudden heart failure on West Chestnut Street near Main. He was found by Myron Neans and pronounced dead after ambulance transport to Miller & O’Bryan morgue. Survived by widow Herta B. Murray, son Dennis, and brother George. funeral Tuesday at 10 at the home, burial in Calvary cemetery.
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Acton
Jacob Murray
Mt. Vernon
West Chestnut Street
Main Street
Myron Neans
Thayer Barber Shop
Lingrey
Miller & O'Bryan Ambulance
Miller & O'Bryan
Mr. Murray
Murray
Oak Street
Gariler
Mary Murray
North
Sandusky Street
Istricken
Vennaytvania
Tisste
Patrick Murray
Pennsylvania
Hirta B. Murray
Dennis
George Murray
Cleveland
St. Vincent de Pont’s Catholic Church
la W, Mulhane
Calvary Cemetery
Herron Talks Thrift at Knox County High Chapel
Mr. B. D. Herron of Knox County Savings Bank spoke to high school students about thrift in a half hour chapel talk. He promised to return with a lesson on vocational training and banking opportunities. The girls glee club then sang for the student body.
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B. D. Herron
Knox County Savings Link
Drunks Arrested After Early Sunday Incident
City police took into custody two intoxicated men early Sunday. Hach appeared before Mayor Iger for processing after the incident. Costa was also detained as part of the police action.
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Hach
Local Real Estate Dealmaker Joins Major Land Firm
Cullison of this city who has spent years in real estate has entered the employ of the Rockwell Parm Land Co for the farm acreage program. This move places a local operator with a prominent land company expanding farm property dealings.
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Cullison
Zanesville
W. ©. Rockwell
Great Volcano Erupts Near Mexico City
Poopocatapetl erupted yesterday afternoon sending a 3500 foot column of smoke and ashes. President Obregon and guests witnessed the event from Chapultpec castle as lava flowed down the crater slopes and warnings were issued to nearby villages, now largely deserted.
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Mexico City
Popocatepetl
Obregon
Chapultopec Castle
Wouki
Parochial Schools to Close for Christmas Vacation
St Vincent de Pauls schools will dismiss on Tuesday afternoon December 20 for the Christmas break. Rev L W Mulhane announced at Sunday church services that primary pupils will present a Christmas entertainment in the school auditorium on the afternoon of December 20. School resumes Tuesday January 3.
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St. Vincent de Paul's
L. W. Mulhane
Mulhane Alan
Dramatic Club Meeting Plans and Arrangements
The Mt Vernon Dramatic club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the public library little theatre to discuss the play Sener alda and appoint committees Roy David Pike of the Congrega tional church will read Why the Chimes Rang and M Curtle Kinney will discuss theatre interior decoration A very interesting program is planned All members friends and others interested are urged to attend Those not yet paid are asked to bring dues
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Mt. Vernon Dramatic Club
Little Theatre
Public Library
Roy
David Pike
Congrégational Church
M. Curtle Kinney
Woman Gives Birth to Eight Children in Mexican Report
Mexico City dispatch reports Senora Enriquita Rulbo of Tampico gave birth to eight children with several surviving. The mother is well. The Mexico City Medical Association will investigate the source of the report.
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Bannert
Mexico City
Tampico
el Universal
Senora Enriquita Rulbo
Directors discuss affairs of Knox Tire and Rubber
At a four special session the Chamber of Commerce directors rejected both sides in the Knox Tire and Rubber takeover fight. They also considered indictments against former officers and directors, with Attorney Paul Ashbaugh poised to proceed, though he was momentarily unavailable for comment.
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Knox Tire & Rubber
Chamber of Commerce
Knox Tire & Rubber Company
Sowkee
Fred W. Kahrl
Officeru
Knox Tire and Rubber Company
Paul M. Ashbaugh
Canes
Common Pleas
Ashbaugh
Stormy Ulster meeting signals hard line on treaty
Sir James Craig presided over Ulster parliament as Lloyd George's stance drew confrontational mood. unofficial reports say the British premier refused concessions, insisting the treaty stands. Dail discussion in Dublin on Anglo Irish treaty reaches uncertainty.
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Leby
Preas
Belfast
Ireland
Sir James Craig
Ulster Parliament
Premier Lloyd-George
London
James
Lloyd-George
Ulster
Delegates Ready to Sail Home From Armament Conference
All British delegates except Sir Auckland Geddes plan to sail December 12 on the Olympic, confident the major issues will be resolved by year’s end. A British spokesman said no certainty on completion, but the big questions should be settled and remaining items can be handled by resident ambassadors.
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Washington
Sir Auckland Geddes
Olympic
Fey
Controversy Over Yap Is Now Settled
The dispute between Japan and the United States over Yap has been settled. Secretary Hughes told the Far Eastern Committee the convention grants the United States certain rights, including cable rights, and the agreement is in treaty form concluding Japan’s mandate over Yap and related matters.
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Associates Press
the Banner
Washington
Japan
United States
Yap
Hughes
Strike Hits New York Slaughterhouses Pulls 2000 Workers
In New York on December 12 two thousand workers from major slaughterhouses quit work, leaving perishable beef outside plants. The walkout by Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen followed rumors of wage cuts, which company VP Leo Joseph disputed. The strike mainly affected the large packers. independent butchers stayed at work.
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Obr
The
Danner
New York
Amalgamated Meat Cuttery
North America
J Company Planta
Leo Joseph
Students Endorse Ten Day School Vacation Plan
Over the weekend, high school students accepted the board of education decision to shorten the summer break to ten days instead of extending the school year. The move ends debate on a two week vacation and aligns student sentiment with official plans.
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Board of Education
Prooes Out After Illness of Year
Harry Harvey Graham of Mt. Liberty died Saturday evening at his home after a yearlong illness caused by multiple diseases. He was 58, a farmer, and survived by his widow Suille Graham. He belonged to the Tribe of Ben Hur in Mt. Vernon and the Mt. Liberty M E Church. Private funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 20 p m at his Mt. Liberty home with Rev. Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Liberty cemetery. Friends may pay respects prior to the funeral.
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Harry Harvey Graham
Mt. Liberty
Graham
Suille, Graham
Ben Hur
Mt. Vernon
Kenyon basketball squad trimmed to a dozen players
Coach Smith has tightened Kenyon’s basketball squad to twelve through two weeks of hard practice. Captain Macafle will miss the team due to a heavy scholastic load, leaving Wiseman and Hoffedler as the only veterans. The season opens next Friday with a barnstorming tour against non conference foes.
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Gambier
Smith
Macafle
Kenyon Cagers
Wiseman
Hoffedler
Kenyon
John Williams Dies at 92 in Brandon Home
John Williams aged 92, longtime Miller township farmer, died at oclock this morning at his brother Adam Williams home in Brandon. Survived by sister in law Mrs Augusta Williams of Mt Vernon. Brother Adam Williams is seriously ill. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon with burial in Brandon cemetery.
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Brandon
John Williams
Adam Williams
Miller Township
Augusta
Mt. Vernon
Brandon Cemetery
Cadet and Junior Christmas Basketball Plans at YMCA
Physical Director M A Mitchell at the Y M C A plans to reorganize the Christmas Vacation Basketball league. Cadets will form four teams and Juniors six, with games in the gym each morning of Christmas week to sustain interest among boys.
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M. A. Mitchell
M.C. A
Vacaton Basket Ball League
Christman
Women Storm Kanoas Mines This Morning
A mob of about 2,000 wives and relatives of striking coal miners, mostly foreigners, stormed Mine No. 17 of the Jackson-Walker Co near Pittsburg Kansas. They prevented miners from returning to work and gathered in Franklin, with plans for another demonstration at nearby mines the next day.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Alexander Howat
Jackson-Walker Co
Franklin
Sherif Gould
Frankyin
London papers discuss treaty ratification
London journals comment on the four power treaty regarding Pacific possessions. They view Senate submission as likely and express enthusiasm over the convention terms. The Telegraph notes Senator Lodge presented the treaty at the arms conference session, signaling possible ratification.
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London
Pacific
United States Senate
Lodge
Knox County Grange To Have A Program
Knox County Pomona grange will meet Saturday December 17 with Monroe Grange. The program asks which is preferable for Pomona to furnish a meal once a year or to prepare for themselves each session. Other topics include a proposed tax amendment by real estate men and how peace in our order relates to world peace. readings include The Powers of the Press by Bil Bigge, Consperation by O L Ashcraft, The Advantage of Lightning Rods to Fire Insurance Policy Holders by B Korn, and questions about helping the kicker critic or indifferent person.
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Knox County
Pomona Grange
Monroe Grange
Sistent
Pomona
Bil Bigge
O. L. Ashcraft
B. B. Korn
Bandits Rob Bank and Pool Hall in Greenville Heist
Bandits entered Panama near Greenville Illinois and robbed the bank of men of about 25000 to 30000 dollars. They held up seven men in a pool room next to the bank and wounded an automobilist. The bandits apparently escaped pursued by others.
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Greenville
Ill
Panama
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