Woman Found A Prisoner Near Corona In Riverside County
Mrs Gladys Witherell who vanished from Los Angeles last Tuesday was found unharmed early today in a small house on a sheep ranch eight miles east of Corona in Riverside county near Los Angeles. Two men named A Jo and Floyd Garr, cousins, were arrested after confessing ill will toward Mrs Witherell’s father in law A J Witherell over a business dispute and that they kidnapped her for revenge and ransom, reportedly demanding $20,000.
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Bank Robbery and Fire Strikes Reedville Virginia
Washington January 31 reports say the Commonwealth National Bank in Reedville Virginia about 100 miles from the capital was robbed of cash and securities totaling 119000 and then set ablaze. Police in Washington received the notice and opened inquiries into the crime.
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Woman stabbed and robbed in Cleveland home
A 37 year old woman, Mise Gretch en Brandt, was found beaten and stabbed to death in her brother's home. Police say she suffered multiple knife wounds and blunt force injuries, while the suspect escaped with over $2,000 in jewelry and $100 in cash.
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Gretchen Brandt
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Lester Bremnan
Mendal Tailors 10 Defeat Mounts In Columbus League
Mendal Tailors basketball team, known as a fast and strong squad in Columbus, met the Mounts at the Y M C A Thursday evening due to a schedule change. The Capital City league game with the Mounts was moved from Wednesday. The Columbus team had previously defeated the Golf Lambs on their home court, signaling their strength.
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Galfoh Lambs
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Danville Man Injured In Wagon Fall Near Lore
David Werkman, who resides three miles north of Lore, fell from a fodder wagon Saturday and sustained severe injuries. His head was badly cut and the left ear nearly severed.
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Danville
David Werkman
Lore
New Teachers Take Up Duties Today
New educators begin service today with Mr Francie PD Boyle named general economics teacher. The appointment marks a shift in the school’s curriculum as new staff assume duties and outline plans for the coming term.
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Governor Parkhurst Dies in Augusta Maine
Frederick H. Parkhurst governor of Maine died at his home in Augusta after a diphtheritic infection under the tongue. He had been improving until late last night when chills caused unconsciousness and death at 9 16 this morning. The Anprinted Press report from The Banner datelined Augusta Missouri notes the governor died this morning after a three week illness.
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Maine
Augusta
Frederick H. Parkhurst
Detectives Shot by Bandits in Detroit Bond Robbery
Three detectives were shot and seriously wounded when three bandits robbed the Morton Bond Co. office in Detroit’s public square. Police report says two detectives likely will die. bandits escaped with 910,000 in Liberty bonds.
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Mich
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Morton Bond Co
Public Square
Five Ohio Members of Congress Seek Seat
Associated Press reports four Buckeye house members either active or receptive candidates for U S senators Fenn of Yellow Springs Longworth of Cincinnati Cooper of Youngstown and Murphy of Steubenville with a fifth Burton of Ohioland to be seated when the new Congress convenes The article notes talks on who would make the strongest run against Governor Davis if he seeks the Senate and argues the best candidate from every perspective.
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Durbin Dies in Danville After Illness
J C Durbin dies at noon Sunday at his Danville home after a year long cancer illness. Survived by children Thomas Peter Raymond and Kate Durbin of Danville Frank of Mt Vernon Ledger and Sylvester of Columbus. Funeral 9 30 Thursday at St Luke s church burial Workman cemetery.
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Columbus
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Workman Cemetery
Harding Goes on a Fishing Trip
President elect Harding sails from Miami with a fishing party aboard the Shadow V for a two day cruise near Cocolobo in the South Florida Keys. The group plans to return Tuesday and then rejoin the Victoria for the journey to St Augustine, with Daugherty of Columbus and Pall of New Mexico remaining aboard.
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Cocolobo
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Carl Fisher
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Victoria
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Willem Jennings Hryun
Harry M. Daugherty
Columbus
Bebator Pall
New Mexico
Perth
Debs Sentence Commation Recommended to President Wilson
The Department of Justice recommends commuting the sentence of Eugene V. Debs to President Wilson. The recommendation was learned today at the White House and cites the Feb. 12 effective date for the commutation.
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McGannon Trial Delayed to February 7 in Cleveland
In Cleveland on January 31, the trial of Judge McGannon, initially set to begin today, is postponed and rescheduled for February 7. The move delays proceedings facing the judge amid unresolved charges and courtroom preparations.
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Four fish and game bills urged by Ohio sportsmen
A. C. Baxter, chief of the Ohio Bureau of Fish and Game, said the bureau will back only four measures, all approved by the League of Ohio Sportsmen and the state Grange. The priority bills include a resident fishing license, stream pollution prevention, public hunting grounds, and fur bearing season adjustments. Nonendorsed measures will get secondary consideration.
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Columbus
State Bureau of Fish and Game
A. C. Baxter
T He Ward
League of Ohio Sportsmen
State Grange
Baxter
Baxter to Attend National Game Conference in New York
C Baxter chief and J W Stuber assistant chief of the Ohio bureau of fish and game will represent Ohio at the National Game Conference in New York on January 24 and 25. The meeting will discuss free hunting grounds and Department of ornaryva within the federal government with a cabinet secretary.
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Canada
Fire destroys Hotel Colonial in Hoboken. nine killed
A blaze gutted the Hotel Colonial in Hoboken New Jersey killing nine and badly burning four others who were hospitalized. At the morgue Sunday, authorities and relatives searched for identifications as jewelry and personal effects aided recognition. Several victims were named including KE G Snyder of Brooklyn Frank Logan of Hoboken a Jersey City woman’s companion unnamed and Miss Danay Grey of Jersey City among the identified.
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KE. G. Snyder
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Frank Logan
William Smith
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Hester Peterson
Mayor Defers Plan To Invoke The Blue Laws
Wellsville Dan 31. Cigar stores confectioneries and ice cream parlors remained open as Mayor George D Ingram postponed planned Sunday closing restrictions. He will seek town council Tuesday night to draft ordinances after noting existing local rules govern the issue. Prince Kropotkin Dead In London Jan 1. Russian geographer author and revolutionary leader dies in Monton. Teacher Ill Huleh Phillie Latin teacher in tonachng hee.
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George D. Ingram
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Prince Peter Abselvich Kropotkin
Monton
Supreme Court Reverses Berger Conviction in Espionage Case
The Supreme Court reversed the conviction of Victor L. Berger and four Socialist party members for espionage act violations. The ruling cites Judge Kandis’s ineligibility to hear the case after his status was challenged. Defendants include Adolph Getnier William F. Kruse J. Louis Engdahl and Irwin J Tucker in Chicago federal court.
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Victor L. Berger
Socialist Party
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Thoee
Berger
Chicago
Adolph Getnier
William F. Kruse
J. Louis Engdahl
John Tucker
Price of Oil Is Again Reduced
The Associated Press reports another crude oil price cut across agencies. Pennsylvania crude drops to 5 dollars per barrel, Cabell to 3.71, Somerset Light to 3.75, Somerset to 5.50, and Ragland to 1.75, with a 25 cent reduction per barrel.
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Pennsylvania
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Somerset Light
Somerset
Ragland
Labor Declares War on Fare Increases in New York
Organized labor in New York state declares war on fare hikes for traction companies. The state federation executive council urges unions and lawmakers to defeat higher fares and to influence votes. John Sullivan, vice president, says labor also seeks federal action to legalize manufacture and sale of wines and boers.
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Bergdoll seeks German citizenship for evader Bergdoll
German citizenship papers for Grover C. Bergdoll, an American draft evader, are prepared and ready to issue once hostilities end. His chauffeur Isaac Stecher has already received citizenship documents. In New York, January 9, twenty-one veteran groups form the United Veterans Association to push educational propaganda under the War College and War Department. Major J. W. Ti. Myrick of Bonets elected president. A military agreement with Tokyo ends abruptly.
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Grover C. Berg- Soll
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Isaac Stecher
Vets’ Association
New York
U. 8 Veterans Association
War Department
J. W. Ti. Myrick
Bontets
Three Firemen Die as Providence Building Collapses
A Providence blaze today killed three firemen and seriously injured 18 others when a wall collapsed trapping crews on the roof and blinding smoke forced rescues. Two of the injured may die and property damage is estimated at 150000 dollars. The Laura Realty Co owned the building.
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Train wreck on the Pennsylvanian line near Newcomerstown
A southbound Pennsylvania train on the Marietta division derailed one mile north of Newcomerstown injuring six passengers, with one seriously hurt. Doctors and ambulances responded from Newcomerstown. The exact derailment cause was not yet determined. Mildred Walters of Wolf Station High School sustained serious injuries.
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Pittsburgh
Marletta Division
Pentsylvania Railway
Newcomerstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Marietta
Mildred Walters
Wolf Station
First Sales Lecture Opens Mt Vernon Series
More than 75 men and women of Mt Vernon will attend the first lecture on salesmanship by Charles E. Baker of Columbus at the M N A this evening at 8 oclock. Secretary Spence praises the strong support and interest in the lecture and quiz series.
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Spence
Gov Davis Makes Two Appointments In Ohio
Columbus Jan 31 Governor Davis today appointed H E Scott Republican of Troy state superintendent of banks to succeed Iran Pontius Democrat of Upper Sandusky and named Walter J Remley Republican of Georgetown state printer succeeding W A Byler Democrat also of Georgetown
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H. E. Scott
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Iran Pontius
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Walter J. Remley
Georgetown
W. A. Bylder
Alcohol to Be Denied Patent Medicine Makers
Ralph W. Stone prohibition director announced that alcohol deliveries will be refused to five well known patent medicine manufacturers. He said many proprietary medicines will be added to the list soon as enforcement expands. Stone estimated that in the six months of 1920 Lis issued 5000 permits to manufacturers to obtain alcohol.
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Chicago
Ralph W. Stone
Prohibition
Infant Dies After Ten Days Ill at Home
Stanley Lewis Looker six month old son of Mr and Mrs Clendem Looker of 00 Howard Street died Monday morning after ten days illness. Survived by parents two sisters and a brother. Funeral at Honor Church Wednesday afternoon at 5 o clock with Rev Lewis officiating. Interment in Homot cemetery.
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Clendem Looker
Howard Street
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Bankruptcy Threatens the Railroads
Associated Press reports in Chicago on January 31 that bankruptcy looms for U B Line railways. Association of Railway Executives warns immediate abrogation of wartime working rules could avert wage cuts for three months while seeking economy under current agreements. Railroads push to reduce basic skilled labor rates 39 to 48 1 2 cents to ease costs. Atterbury notes wage cuts should precede rate increases, with emergency options including higher rates or expenses cuts.
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U. B. Line
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W. W. Atterbury
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Foray Makes a Confession in Marion County Embezzlement
Associated Press reports Marion O Jan 31 that treasurer H Forgy confessed to embezzling about 15000 while serving as treasurer and deputy. He staged a fake hold-up last Wednesday to cover a 14000 plus theft to be used to offset the shortage. Sheriff Washburn said informants suggested others were involved and an arrest was expected soon. State examiners noted the books were short about 15300.
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Washburn
Forry
Two Die in Bessemer Fire After Kerosene Explosion
Associated Press reports in Bessemer Pa two people died in a morning blaze caused by a kerosene can explosion while Mrs Victor Jacobson and her daughter Victoria 18 were burning a fire. Charles and Oscar Jacobson were hospitalized in Youngstown. The father is believed fatally burned.
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Charges Against Lindsey D Dismissed
Associated Press reports the appeal of Judge Ken Lindsay of Denver juvenile court from a contempt conviction has been dismissed. The case, filed January 31, concerns the contempt charges and the Denver court’s ruling is upheld.
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