Settlement Offered in Steger Cases Against Newark Advocate
In Columbus on December 17 six U S district court cases involving the Steger Plano Manufacturing Co John Bieser and Christ G Steger versus A L Rawlings and the Newark Advocate and related parties were prepared for trial. The suits sought 326000 each totaling 75000 against Rawlings and the Newark Advocate and 75000 against Rawlings and the Mt Vernon Daily Banner. The Steger case against Rawlings Newark Advocate was set for morning but a settlement was announced covering all cases. terms not made public.
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Columbus
United States District Court
Steger Plano Manfacturing Co
John ¥. Bieser
Christ G. Steger
A. L
Rawlings
Newark Advocate
Alsa
Paily
Steger Plano Manufacturing Company
Ve. A. L. Raw
Himms
Stogers
Mt. Vernon Vanner
Local Briefs and Holiday Notices Amid Nome Crackers
Short local items report business visitors in Canton and Howard, farm sales and arrivals in Lock and Millersburg, Christmas events in Lock Martinburg and Clinton township, gift shops and Xmas cards, with notes on church and school activities and a hospital appendicitis operation.
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Red Cross
Lurie
Hearing on Potato Embargo Probed in Washington
Secretary Houston led a hearing at the Department of Agriculture on a proposed embargo beginning January 1 on all foreign potatoes. The measure would expand prior bans to all foreign countries to curb powdery scab and other diseases threatening U S potato production. Importers favored inspection over a total ban and urged prohibiting secondhand bags from shipments. observers warned of price rises up to 50 percent within two weeks if foreign potatoes are barred.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Department of Agricultural
Germany
Austria Hungary
Newfoundland
Pierre and Miquelon
United States
Canada
Gallows Await Spencer in Double Execution Gunns
Spencer awaits execution in Tupage County as the scaffold is erected for his hanging for the murder of Mildred Allison-Rex. Sherif Kuhn and aides prepare to set the trap tomorrow morning, a scene predicted to be memorable in the county's history. The case follows the Wayne murder linked to Rox rout, with Spencer’s Chicago arrest and November trial and death sentence. The report adds offhand references to rulers and surveyors, noting Washington’s work and broad opinions on capital punishment.
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Sherif Kutin Wit
Dupage County
Spancer
Milnels
Leis Chan
Mia
Rox
Wiyne
Iila
Spencer
Chicago
Mint Ne
Strengthen Reserve Features Of Bill In Senate Caucus
Democratic senators held a caucus to tighten reserve rules for the currency bill. They proposed raising the treasury reserve against note issues from 85 to 40 percent, with safeguards below 34 4 percent, and a 1 percent penalty on any shortfall. They also pledged a constant 6 percent gold reserve. boosted Federal Reserve Board salaries from 10 000 to 12 000. and revised state bank provisions. A unanimous consent agreement aimed to bring a vote by Saturday night. Rampolla Death Depresses Rome Cardinal Rampolla dies. Pope Pius XII mourns and rejects a deathbed plea.
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Washington
Treasury
Caucun
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Commission files report urges miners paid before screening
The Ohio coal mining commission advises enactment of five measures. Provisions include miners paid for coal before processing, purity standards set by the state industrial commission and by mine agreements, mining methods dictated to extract over 95 percent, and safety foremen with police powers at each mine to enforce rules. Refugees Put Ashore. Washington, Dec. 18. Admiral Fletcher reports conditions normal at Tampico and refugees aboard battleships are moved to Sumner for return to Tampico.
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Columbus
State Coal Mining Commission
Cox
State Industrial Commission
Industrial Commission
Washington
Fletcher
Navy Department
Tampico
Sumner
Nahora
Live Stock and Grain Market Notes from Across Cities
Chicago and other markets report mixed cattle, hog, and sheep prices with several buyers and sellers listing bids. The bulletin includes hogs, calves, steers, and lambs with varying prices, plus grain quotes for corn and wheat and regional summaries from Buffalo and Cleveland exchanges.
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Chicago
Reeves
Texas
Vince —Tolcht
Shep
Tingsler Noilve
Cerio Petia Wiiers
Binteters
mMorkorn
Federm
Mlven
Dairies
Sheen and
Lambe
Youelings
Wetherm
Owen
Lamba
Calven
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Ghent
Howe
Hendricks McKee Deep in Illness as Dr Dillon Attends
News from the area notes Mr Hendricks McKee remains unwell after several days with Dr Dillon in attendance. Mrs A J Nether’s barn near completion with carpenters at work last week. Several locals, including Miaw Rachie Beal and Daisy Nethera, are mentioned in community doings as Miss Nethera and Besvie Bent prepare for a Saturday event with Mr Vernon. Mrs Laura McKee of New Castle visited Mr and Mrs George McKee, while Mrs Jacob Carpenter's condition stays the same. Mr John McNabb and sons Herbert and Fred visited Thude McNabb family on Sunday. Butler church to hold services next Sunday morning and evening led by Mev Black of Uden.
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Hendricks McKee
Dr. Dillon
A. J. Nether
Miaw Rachie Beal
Millwood
Daisy Nethera
Besvie Bent
Vernon
Laura McKee
New Castlo
George McKee
Jacob Carpenter
John McNabb
Herbert
Fred
Thude McNabb
Butler Church
Black of
Uden
Local notes and crime report from Smyrna area. Christmas Eve program planned
Allee and John Muttmire are both laid up at home. Mrs. Yoakam shows slight improvement. Rev. Philpott led a quarterly M. B. church conference. Knowles of Holmesville visited. several families hosted over the weekend. A Christmas program will be held Christmas Eve at the M. E. church. Susy Stanford notes. A Smyrna crime on August 25 involved the Cook murders. circumstantial evidence cited. four brothers in St. Louis seeking clemency. Washington reports Vinson Walsh McLean turning four. heir to vast fortunes. upbringing focused on manliness. attended by a lone Negro valet.
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Allee
John Muttmire
Lrl
Mra R. Yoakam
Rov. Philpott
M. B
Mr. Knowles
Holmesville
Our Village
Lee Tucker
Henry McFarland
Hert Tucker
Centerbury
Lee
Fred Tucker
Mame Robertson
Dayton
H. H. Robertson
B. R. Biddle
J. B. Masteller
Susy Stanford
Smyrna
Cook
St. Louis
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Piqua
Christus
Pon
Weight
Norwalk
Peladlyon
Wilbur Wintopmaito
Greer Treet
Veron
Shurley Reddis
Malle
Montana
Vernon Faet Quenting
Juvien Reddix
Kant Gambler Street
Union
Clinton Township
District Mo
Mead Garie
J. Wisharty
Mast Front Street
Ohio
Bari Jones Bakery
Weat High Struit
Hanner Offich Tor X
Emperor Wik Hom
Frederick the Great
Napoleon Honapario
George Washington
Knox
Tride Public Square
Rampolla
Rome
Pius
Cardina Rampolla
Commission
Tibet
Chinchilla
Coney
Marmont
Universal
Coats & Suits
tuCcKst
Ee Eters
Liberty
Vinson Walsh McLean
Baby McLein
America
John R. Mc
Lean
Thomas P. Walsh
First National Bank
H. H. Greer
W. Alsdorf
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