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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

14

Close Ohio primary contest shapes state nominations

Ohio voters face three hot contests as returns from yesterday’s statewide primary trickle in. Democrats and Republicans race for the state supreme court seats with one judge apiece and a crucial Democratic nomination for the state treasurer still undecided. Harry Davis dominates the Republican gubernatorial field. Gov. Venaheyan leads the Democratic ticket in the other race.

Columbus State Supreme Court Republian Harry Davis Jay Akron Frank Woetmer Springfield R R Kinkade Toledo Supreme Court James L. Robinson Marysville Ceiger Kinkade Hattts Hotwees FE Denune Danune Terral Littl Rock Ark Tom Joe Terral Tittle Rock Wilson Ferguson T P William Oldfield S A Hedges John N Tliiman Charles A Fuller Cog Mitchell Hartsill Ragon 1 Tillman GB Parks Ragon Oscar H Winn Park J Roosser Venable Park Venable

Obituary notices and funeral details from late August 1924

A sequence of obituary notices and funeral arrangements appears, listing names such as Butterfield, Harrington, and Valentine among others. Details cover ages, surviving relatives, service dates, times, and burial locations including Fort Tonon cemetery and Saint Mary cemetery, with addresses like 1230 Franklin street northeast and streets in Turadas and Glenwood.

MTR Gazetin Faraheth Interine Weinedlag Saeust Artington Farminginia Intermonto Fort Tonon ARTER Vet Childrens Hospital Dastor Hanet Roane Multen Bader Asert Jos Patents Remident Vo Deffereen Atreet Oon Tiare Jay Anguel Harrington Toesiay Hase Harnsy Merit Howard Terenty Nortan Amr Chester Joneb Thare Stoat Mow Park Loomyar Rohrman Sweeney Vercom Tence Ehirrs Fier Street Aweeney Sherrer Patty Sidener Morthegar Valenti Mons Fess Cal Services Tate Franklin Street Thurday Mary

Wall Street House Run by Woman Fails

A New York firm led by Clara Goldhurst, the only brokerage firm on Wall Street to sell on the installment plan, faced bankruptcy with assets listed at 5492 and liabilities at 12 178. Goldhurst, who started the firm four years ago after stints as stenographer and clerk since 1917, built a business with five rooms and fifteen employees before receivership halted operations.

New York Clara Goldenster Miss Goldhurst Wall Street

Court Throws Out Ann Luthers Suit

Los Angeles August 13. Ann Luther’s 109000 breach of contract suit against Jack Will, a wealthy mining man, was dismissed by Superior Judge H Valentine. The judge ruled the verbal contract to star Luther in four films fell under the statute of frauds and rejected the case as a wrongdoer’s pursuit. Luther wept, while White appeared pleased.

Los Angeles Ann Luthers Jack I Will H Valentine Misa Luther Ahe Valentine Princepals White

Marquette to Enter Nickel Plate Merger Plans

New York reports Pere Marquette railway would join the Nickel Plate system under Van Sweringen control in Cleveland with Edward M Brown involved. The move aims to create a stronger network and better bargaining position against rival lines.

New York Pere Marquette Railway van Sweringen Cleveland Edward M Brown Haffvan Pere Marquette Toraca Pacific Erie Railroad George K. Baker van Sceringy Bosapeake Ohle

Killed Husband With Knife He Held in Louisiana

Frances Selby of Washington, tied to Livingston Parish case, is charged after a man was killed with a knife he allegedly held during a dispute. The incident prompted a jury review in August with reports of the crime connected to local trial proceedings.

Phistout Ming Frances Selby Washington

Accused Robbers' Aid Freed in $60,000 Bond

Newark dispatch details a complex case involving alleged robber accomplices linked to a St Louis figure and a prohibition agent. The article cites indictments, bonds set at tens of thousands, and a noted woman witness scenario amid a raid that unearthed millions in looted assets including industrial and federal land bonds.

Rha Washington Newark St Louis William P Calalan Stewart W McMullin Heck Lfarn Louisiana Fry Frances Frelita Walter 4A Whelley Slia Marcus Simonson Etraet Fenton Strugae Wellin Sand

Round Table Clash Over League Debate At Army Navy Forum

In Williamstown on August 13 Army and Navy debated the League of Nations at the Institute of Politics. Admiral Phelps and Rogers led the opposing side while Maj Gen Henry T Allen presided. J H Fahey urged business patience for a continuous international system. Dr L S Rowe warned of Monroe Doctrine implications if Latin American disputes are brought to the league. Sir Arthur Salter and others discussed Europe’s interests and American policy balance.

Williamstown Mass Army League of Nations Institute of Politics W. W Phelps W G&g Rogers United States Henry T Allen Arthur Salter Hen League Lmited America Jen Allen British Dominions Argukely John HT Fahey Chamber of Commerce J A M Desanches New York Phelps Europe Admiral Rogers Permanent Court of International Justice L. S Rowe Pan-American Union Rowe Saventean League Council S B Fay Smith College Round Table Frances England

Forest Fire Threat Near Verdi Nevada Lumber Town

Reno dispatch reports frantic appeals for help as a forest fire 11 miles west of Reno nears Verdi. At noon today Reno sent part of its fire equipment and all available trucks to the lumber town to fight a fire reported within 400 yards of the town and spreading rapidly.

Reno Nev Verdi

Kid McCoy Held After Woman Found Slain

Noted fighter Kid McCoy was detained by police after a woman, identified as Mrs Mors, was found slain in a Nottingham building. Authorities say a quarrel over liquor preceded the shooting, with McCoy chasing Albert Mors and confronting several witnesses before surrendering to officers.

Kid McCoy Nottingham Coy Halda Mrs Mors Mors Coy

Fox and Golden To Film 7 Big Stage Successes

New York Aum reports John Golden signs a $5.6 million deal with Fox to create The John Golden Unit of Clean American Pictures Inc. Fox Film Corp becomes partner in adapting seven Broadway hits to film. Cash of $1 million paid to Golden. other rights and authors include Harper Brothers and the Bacon estate. Will Hays mediates. seven plays include Lightnin and Seventh Heaven. Proceeds from Thank U to aid Presbyterian ministers pension fund.

New York Aum John’ Golden America William Fox Mr Golden John Golden Clean American Pictures, Inc Mr Fox Will Hays Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Fox Film Corporation Golden New Corporation Fox Fox-Golden Harper Brothers Frank Bacon Hays Rialto Winchell Smith Ministers’ Pension Fund of The Presbyterian Church

Ring History of McCoy and His Tumultuous Marital Life

Norman Selby known as McCoy the famed middleweight and welterweight title claimant of the era faced a shooting incident involving Mrs Theresa Mars in Los Angeles. His career spanned fights with Corbett Maher Choynski Ryan and Barry with bouts in San Francisco New York and London. Off the ring he married four times beginning in 1895 with Lottie Plehler and ending with Carmen Browder in 1920. He was indicted in 1922 over oil company affairs but the case was dismissed. bankruptcy petitions followed in 1923.

Los Angeles Metoy Norman Selby Theresa Mars Sone James Corbet Peter Maher Joe Choynski Tommy Ryan McCoy Pete Jenkin Gus Rubiin Joe Goddard Choynski San Francisco Maher England Dave Barry Corbatt New York Stanley Hetchel MeCoy Wan Hob Fitzsimmons McCoy Manusia Lottie Plehler Middletown Conn Julia Woodruff Carmen Browder Stags Dagmar Dalgren Texas-Atlantic Oil Company Norman Selby Company Hollywood Mors

Saw Sweetheart Kill Her Rival, Says Girl

Benton Harbor Michigan August 123 Florence McKinney a nineteen year old Sweetheart of Emil Zupke confessed murderer of Cora May Raber witnessed the killing and helped hide the body Sheriff George Bridgeman said Zupke confessed he choked his former sweetheart Mia Raber when she refused to release him from a marriage promise He drove her to the country and choked her about an hour later McKinney then voluntarily admitted she was with Zupke at the crime scene

Benton Harbor Mich Florence McKinney Emil Zupke Cora May Raber Zupke George Bridgeman Zupke Mias Raber Serif Miss McKinney

Accuse 40 of Plot to Smuggle Aliens

Miami August 8 police arrested thirty five men and five women in an alleged plot to smuggle sixty aliens from Havana into the United States. Imm igration officers led by Isaac L Smith held the group in county jail. A portion were nabbed at Cape Sable south of Miami and at Homestead. Seven aliens fled, one paying a $1000 bribe to be brought in. The aliens included Greeks Germans and Swedes. Four men named as runners were among the arrestees.

Miami Fla Havana Cuba Isaac L. Smith He County Cape Sable Homestead

Music Pupils Wed After Bond Theft Accusation

Joseph Johann of Philadelphia and Miss Helen Hunt Jackson of Media Pa music students were married yesterday in Philadelphia after being accused by the bride’s father of disappearing July 23 with six $1,000 bonds. They had been held on $6,000 bail pending extradition. The bride claimed the bonds belonged to her.

New York Joseph Johann Philadelphia Helen Hunt Jackson Media

Bandit Slain as Bank Hold-Up is Foiled

Malone alias J Brown head of a gang trying to rob Snoqualmie Valley Bank at Tolt Washington was killed Tad Lnake of Jerome Idaho seriously wounded and Deputy Virgil A Murphy slightly wounded in the leg as Sheriff Matt Starwich and six deputies thwarted the holdup after a tip from a criminal.

Seattle Malone J Brown Snoqualmie Valley Tolt Wash Tad Lnake Jerome Idaho Virgil A Murphy Matt Starwich

House Committee Pushes Permanent Ship Board Policy

A Special House committee on the Shipping Board returned from European ports convinced that a permanent American merchant marine policy is needed. Representative Davis said the system should be run by private firms until capable operators take over, and noted immigrant quotas causing losses as lines feed and house stranded passengers. Sessions likely resume after elections.

Special House Shipping Board Davis Democrat Tennessee Yeserday United States American Lines America Bremen

Freed on Her Pledge to Wed Honest Man

Cincinnati August 13 A 21 year old girl Jeannett Sweeney pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and was freed today by promising to marry an honest man. She was engaged to two men Everett Durbin of Newport Kentucky and Ralph O Neil who was being taken to the penitentiary. Judge John A Caldwell said he would continue the matter for four months if she and Durbin marry immediately. They were married before leaving the courthouse.

Cinncinnati Jeannett Sweeney Cincinnati Everett Durbin Newport Kye Ralph O'Neil John A. Caldwell Durbin

Sues for Annulment To Wed Again in Month

Aug 13 Chicago Mrs Alice Bybee Lipschitz sues for annulment of marriage to Al pert Lipschitz a New York clothing maker they wed June 28 in Chicago and honeymooned in New York where his former wife said a divorce decree barred remarriage until September The couple plan to remarry next month in the anticipated second matrimony Boias Idaho three southern Idaho banks in Montpelier Blaine Rexburg have closed since Monday with frozen assets cited by state banking officials.

Chicago Alice Bybee Lipschitz Here Alpert Lipschitz New York Lipschitz Boias Idaho Montpeler Blrte Rexburg

Girl 18 Confesses to Holdups in Camden and Shore

Police say Margaret Densten of Atlantic City admitted involvement in multiple robberies. Arrested after attempting a Camden alley proprietor hold up, she allegedly joined a bandit ring at age 14. Stephen Thurber Jr., son of a former Camden councilman, was named as her alleged accomplice but released on bail.

Camden N Margaret Densten Atlantic City Shore Resort Camden

Lynch Against More Schools for Printers

Terouteng 13 Jamea Wolsvich president-elect of the International Trpographical union urged opposition to the spread of schools that produce undertrained printers. He warned against mirroring the progress of the 44 hour week movement and called for renewed efforts to keep shops unionized.

Terouteng Jamea Wolsvich Trpographical Unten Organigalign Echoola Lanch

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