Fowler Suicide by Carbolic Acid at Gambier Home
George F. Fowler aged 32 killed himself by drinking carbolic acid at his Gambier area home five miles south of Gambier. The body was found by George Layman at about 5 pm Wednesday. coroner Harmer stated death occurred earlier. Fowler had been despondent since his wife’s death three weeks earlier and had shown melancholia. He bought three ounces of carbolic acid in Gambier that morning and likely overdosed about 2 pm. He leaves a son Heolil, three brothers J G Fowler J A Fowler M C Fowler. a widow Alma Deeds, Miss Clare Fowler, Mrs Jamon Ralston, and parents Mr and Mrs Winifred Fowler of Gambier. Funeral planned Friday at 2 pm from St John’s church Row Long officiating, burial in St John’s cemetery.
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Gambier
George F. Fowler
George Layman
Harmer
Danvilla
Fowler
Gambler
George Laymon
Heolil
J. G. Fowler
J. A. Fowler
M. C. Fowler
Mra
Alva Deeds
Clare Fowler
Jamon Ralston
Winifred Fowler
St. John's Church
Row
St. John's Cemetery
British Troops Arrive in Londonderry Amid Quiet After Midnight
In Londonderry on June 24 British troops arrived and helped restore calm with only occasional shots after midnight. Two snipers were arrested by soldiers during the disturbance.
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The
Londonderry
Delegates Defeat Volstead Nomination at National Conventions
In Los Angeles on June 34, delegates to the Democratic national convention celebrated the defeat of Congressman A J Volstead for renomination by the Republican candidate in Minnesota. Volstead authored the prohibition enforcement act.
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Los Angeles
Tammany
A. J. Volstead
Minnesota
Volstead
Hungary and Austria Begin Counter Boycott Clash
Vienna reports an energetic counter boycott as retaliation for an international transport boycott against Hungary. Workers in Austria join in as actions incite protest against alleged Hungarian persecution of working elements.
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Vienna
Hungary
Austria
Reek Army Begins Major Offensive in Asia Minor
Smyrna report says the Greek army has launched a large offensive against Turkish Nationalist forces led by Mustafa Kemal Pasha. The move was announced by Greek army headquarters.
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Preka
Smyrna
Asia Minor
ThesGreek
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Stutz Motor Co Chairman Expelled by Exchange
Allen A. Ryan, chairman of Stutz Motor Car Co, has been expelled from the New York Stock Exchange. The board of governors announced the action amid a controversy over a supposed donor and alleged stock irregularities.
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Stutz Motor Company
Stock Exchange
Associated Proais
Banpory
New York
Allen A. Ryan
Stuts Motor, Car Co
New York Stock Exchange
Donnor
Stutz
Board of Governors
Women Score Use of Cigarettes
The General Federation of Women's Clubs condemned cigarette use by women and urged an educational campaign against tobacco. Resolutions also urged prohibiting sales to minors and pressed state authorities to enforce uniform marriage laws and civil service reform. The Salt Lake City 1921 council meeting was requested and other clubs joined in resolutions.
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Provo
Des Moins
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Women's Club
Shanghai
China
Hot Springs
Ark
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Congress
Population of Philadelphia Tops One Million Thousand
Washington June 24 census bureau announces Philadelphia has 1 889 158 residents an increase of 273 160 since 1910 or 17 7 percent The city remains the third most populous in the United States since 1890.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Bureau of Census
United States
Young People's Alliance Holds Ohio Convention in Bucyrus
The 27th annual convention of the Evangelical Church of Ohio’s Young People’s Alliance opened in Bucyrus with 175 delegates attending yesterday.
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Bucyrus
Young People's Alliance of the
Evangelical Church of Ohio
Knox Tire and Rubber Co Increases Capital Stock
The Knox Tire and Rubber Co of Mt. Vernon increased its capital stock today from 2 million to 3 million dollars, with the action announced in Columbus.
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Associated Prexe
Columbus
Knox Tire & Rubber Co
Mt. Vernon
Telegram cleared today on wage dispute at railway board
A telegram from President Wilson to railway labor leaders, marked personal and confidential, was cleared today by Judge T M Barton board chairman after the White House released the text of the max wage. Barton said he received the telegram last Monday and did not share it with other board members.
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Ey Hi
Prem
Wilson
White House
Tt. M. Barton
Harding Meets Many Callers Throughout Busy Day
Senator Warren G. Harding, Republican presidential candidate, received numerous callers in Washington. Among them was T. C. Atkinson of the National Grange who delivered a memorandum outlining farmers’ views on key issues.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Wis
T. C. Atkinson
National Grange
Harding
Bergdoll Draft Evader Arrest Reported in Michigan
Lake City Michigan June 24 Associated Press Brown arrested a man believed to be Grover Bergdoll the draft evader. The detainee gave the name George C Purse and claimed Toledo Ohio as home providing scarce identifying details.
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Associated Press
Lake City
Mich
Sherif Brown
Grover C. Bergdoll
George C. Purse
Toledo, Ohio
Cleveland chosen as 1921 convention city for waterworks association
The American Waterworks Association yesterday selected Cleveland as its 1921 convention city. The body authorized appointing a committee with power to set standards for water analysis and all substances and appliances entering the water works business. In Cincinnati Leonard Hightower killed his wife and then committed suicide.
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Montreal
Cleveland
American Waterworks Association
Cornell
Oil Firms Indicted by Grand Jury in Usury Scheme
Four oil companies ten brokerage houses and fifty individuals were indicted on charges of defrauding small investors of millions. Federal agents in cities nationwide seek the accused as indictments are opened and sealed. Companies named include Ranger Oil Co W P Williams Oil Co Great Western Petroleum Corp and Crown Oil Co.
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Annodated Preae
New York
Grand Jury
Ranger Oi Co
W. P. Williams Oil Co
Great Western Petroleum Corporation
The
Crown Oil Co
Wilson Urges Tennessee Special Session on Federal Suffrage
President Wilson telegraphed Governor Roberts of Tennessee urging a special legislative session to consider the federal suffrage amendment. He cites the Ohio decision and Tennessee's constitution requiring an election on the amendment prior to state action, urging earnest action in the public interest. Norwalk reports a boy, Walker Link, 11, killed by a live wire. Springfield notes a street railway fare request of eight cents.
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Washington
Wilson
Roberts
Tennyssee
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Ohblo
Ohio
Norwalk
Walker Link
Wait
Twin babies named for candidates in Madison Township
In Lancaster Ohio on June 24 a pair of twins born to Baos White, identified as Jase nisht, have been named Harding and Cool de. The article notes the unusual naming in Madison Township.
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Lancaster
Ohio
Twin JoYe
Jase Nisht
Baos White
Madison Township
Harding
Cool de
Guatemala Government Recognized by United States
The United States has recognized the new government in Guatemala, which succeeded Dr. Estrada Lébora, as announced by the State Department on June 24 at Wallington.
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Associated Press
Wallington
Dderra
Guatemala
Estrada Lébera
United States
Totay
State Department
Raids Arrest Twenty Saloons BARTENDERS in Youngstown
Twenty proprietors and bartenders in soft drink saloons were arrested in raids by police and federal officers for selling liquor. The incidents occurred in Youngstown on June 24 as part of a crackdown.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
President Wilson Denied Address at Democratic Convention
Reports that President Wilson would address the Democratic national convention by long-distance telephony were denied today at the White House.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Picketing Denied for Harding Home Protesters in Marion
Marion Ohio residents report no plan by National Woman's Party members who picketed the Republican convention in Chicago to picket Senator Harding's home this summer. The fragment notes the denial and location.
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Associated Prose
The
Banner
Marion
Ohio
National Woman's Party
Chicago
Harding
Toledo Chosen For 1921 Moose Convention
Members of the Loyal Order of Moose meeting at Mooseheart Today decided to hold the 1921 convention in Toledo Ohio.
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Aurora
Loyal Order of Moose
Mooseheart Loday
Toledo
Ohio
Two Killed and Four Injured in Springfield Incident
A noon explosion at a Springfield plant left two dead and four injured, authorities said. The accident occurred at the Western Fen division, with workers evacuated as emergency crews responded.
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Associated Press
the Banner
Springfield
Jon
Survey of Foodstuffs Ordered Amid Rail Strike
Howard Figg special assistant to the attorney general ordered a survey of foodstuffs and other necessities held up in transit due to the railroad strike. The action was announced in Washington on June 24 by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
Howard Figg
Wage Board Split Over Railway Pay Question
A long circulated report claims the railway labor board is divided three ways on wage terms with labor demanding what it calls an excessive award while company and public groups seek restraint. No reply from President Wilson had been received as the board met to deliberate. The presidency later said Wilson had received a reply from the board promising to expedite the wage award in Chicago.
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Associated Preas
Barner
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Wilson
Associated Press
the Banner
Washington
Johnson Not Cast Down He Asserts in California
Senator Johnson spoke to several hundred supporters at the Southern Pacific depot in Sacramento, insisting he is not downcast after the Chicago convention. He said he entered the fight with resolve, fought to the last ditch, and will continue to press for the people to rule, despite opposition in New York.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
Chicago
Johnson
Southern Pacific
Blackstone
New York
California
Strike Called Off Ends Railway Wireless Operator Tie Up
London report states the strike by wireless operators that threatened shipping operations has been called off, ending a potential standstill for maritime communications.
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London
Repeal Of Bone Dry Law Dominates Democratic Convention Talk
Democratic convention delegates arrive as bone dry repeal becomes the big theme. Senator Carter Glass and Charles F Murphy drew attention while discussions pivot on platform drafts and presidential candidate positions. Rumors swirl about a liberalization plank and administration influence.
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Associated Pree
San Francisco
Gwrter Glang
Virginia
Washington
Wilson
Charles F. Murphy
New York
Tammany Hall
French Lick
Indiana
New York State
Tiny
Jlix
Wilkan
Phil‘orm
Congress
Tennessee Legislature May Ratify Suffrage Amendment
Assistant Attorney General Frierson advised Tennessee Governor Roberts that the state legislature could ratify the suffrage amendment without submitting it to the people. The note concerns June communications from Washington.
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Avancated Press
the Banner
Washington
Frierson
Roberts
Tennessee
Toronto Streetcar Strike Shuts Service Citywide
In Toronto yesterday a trolley workers strike began demanding 66 cents per hour, up from 55. Jitneys filled downtown routes while streetcar service was suspended except in outer districts.
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Toronto
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