Miners Strike Expands Across Regions Prompted by Union
Indiana April 1 United Mine Workers declare a nationwide strike halting production in coal mines across the continent. John L. Lewis calls the walkout 100 percent effective as 400,000 miners join, with railroads and longshoremen pledging support and eastern Ohio and West Virginia layings affected.
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International News
America
Arts
United He Workers
Scotia
Lucky
Kentucky
Viece
Omsburg
Kansas
Kansas Industrial Court
Illinois
International Union
Man offers to sell himself for 50 cents a year for schooling
A fragmented notice says Robert O. Jones, a former tanio s clerk and telegraph operator, out of work, advertised that he would bind himself to someone for a year in exchange for board, lodging, and 50 cents annually, with a garbled schedule of terms.
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Chicago Prepares as Coal Strike Looms
Chicago officials seek to avert a coal famine by storing large coal piles in railroad yards. The photo shows two massive heaps with empty cars nearby, warning that supplies will dwindle rapidly if a strike halts deliveries.
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Chicago
Miners in Virginia and Kentucky Keep Working as Union Strikes Loom
Nonunion coal miners in Loyjon and the Guyan Logan and Norfolk fields reported for work as 20,000 miners compiled by railroad officials. A steady stream of coal trains moved from the Big Sandy valley and Kentucky into the Kanawha region while Boone county lines and Mingo county saw tense police presence and tent colonies awaiting strike recruits.
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Kentucky
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Kanawha Fields
Boone
Kanawha Field
Mingo County
Norfolk & Torr
Non leaders forget leave a town in windber mine walkout
David Cowan a district board member and two companions were driven from Windber Somerset county after attempting to distribute union literature during the national mine strike. They were arrested charged as suspicious persons and escorted out of town with orders not to return.
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David Cowan
Windber
Somerset County
Berwind-White Coal Company
Cowan
Murray Predicts Miners Will Win the Strike
Philip Murray vice president of the United Mine Workers of America declared he was absolutely certain the miners would win the strike. He warned a long strike could trigger an industrial panic and said operators would seek an agreement before conditions become critical.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers of America
Murray
Forest Protection Week Proclaimed and Arbor Day Golden Anniversary
Washington April 1 President Harding issued a proclamation designating April 16 to April 22 as Forest Protection Week and April 22 as the golden anniversary of Arbor Day.
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Washington
Harding
Miner Union Adopts Slack Loading Ban at Logan Convention
The Hocking miners convention in Logan completes its final day with revised discipline rules. A new provision bans loading slack during suspensions and tightens penalties for violations, including fines and paid time off, with exceptions for certain mine operation roles. Logan is chosen as the next meeting site.
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Hocking Miners’ ‘Convention
Committee On Constitution
United Mine Workers of America Journal
Constitution Committee
John G. Frazier
Bloody Week End Opens in Old Dublin Mutineers seize Kil dare club
In Dublin on April 1 mutineers captured and fortified Kil dare club the citys largest venue signaling the start of what observers fear will be another bloody weekend as the Irish free state becomes established.
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Dublin
Kildare Club
Irish Free State
Standstill in Western Pennsylvania Coal Mines
Early reports from District 5 United Mine Workers headquarters indicate coal production in Western Pennsylvania's bituminous counties is largely halted. About 45 000 union miners and 15 000 non union miners are out, with only a few scattered non union operations continuing.
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District 5
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Mine Workers Leaders Freed On Recognizance
In Indianapolis on April 1 John J. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers and William Green secretary treasurer were released on their own recognizance by Judge Anderson. They promised to appear voluntarily as the government proceeds against more than 200 miners officials and coal operators indicted for alleged conspiracy to violate the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
William Green
Anderson
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Pittsburg Captivity Case Shocks City In Court
Henry Washington, a Black man, is held for court on multiple charges after police uncover a 14 year captivity of Charlotte Vries a 45 year old white woman in his home. Officers found her emaciated and incoherent living amid filth and rags.
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Pittsburg
Henry Washington
Charlotte Vries
Washington
Southern Ohio coal operators blamed for market destruction
Lee Hall president of the Ohio United Mine Workers asserts southern Ohio coal operators damaged their markets during 1919-20 by opening small mines and selling bone coal and slack as Hocking coal, reducing demand as buyers balk at poor quality coal despite price levels.
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Columbus
Southern Ohio
Lee Hall
Ohio United Mine Workers
Southern
Ohio
Hocking
President Hall
Coal Industry Seen in Bad Condition
Senator Borah of Idaho, chair of the senate labor committee, warned that government ownership of coal mines would be tested if the industry is not organized for public interests. He said coal prices show waste and bad management plus unconscionable profits.
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Washngton
Senator Borah
Idaho
Senate Labor Committee
Borah
Temperature Drop Slows 1913 Flood Reach in Ohio Towns
In Marion on April 1 a sudden cold snap halted rain and saved Larue and Greencamp from a serious flood. The Scioto river still rose but did not reach 1913 flood levels as schools in Larue were dismissed and several village streets were inundated.
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Larue
Greencamp
Scioto
Arbor Day tribute honors Athens WWI sons and fallen heroes
Athens plans a living tribute for 11 city sons who died in World War I. The Arbor Day ceremony at the Armory, organized by the City Federation, will plant a tree for each fallen county boy. Speakers include Adjutant General George Florence, Charles L. Darling ton, and possibly Congressman I M Foster. stores may close for the event.
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Armory
Te City Federation
Athens County
George Florence
Columbus
Charles L. Darlington
Xenia
American Legion
I. M. Foster
Samuel M. Johnson
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Japan to Ratify Pacific Treaty Without Delay
Acting Japanese ambassador Sadao Saburi said Japan would ratify the four power Pacific treaty and related arms conference pacts swiftly after the U S ratification. He noted that prior objections were set aside by Washington approval and predicted fast Japanese ratification.
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Japan
Sadao Saburi
United States
Saburi
United States Senate
America
Yorkville Killing Indictments By Jefferson Grand Jury
The Jefferson county grand jury returned a second murder indictment against Frank Wolfe and Thomas Roberts Yorkville mill guards for the shooting of Belmer Cost at Yorkville in February and for shooting with intent to kill James Lewis. The panel handed down 47 indictments including a sensational case and also charged Vincent Morelli, prominent Italian banker, with blackmail.
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Steubenville
Jefferson County
Frank Wolfe
Thomas Roberts
Yorkville
Belmer
James Lewis
Vincent Morelli
Payroll Robbery Hits Air Tight Steel in Pittsburg
William M. Scaife president of the Air Tight Steel Tank Co. was robbed of 2477 dollars from a company payroll today in Pittsburg after drawing it from the bank. Two armed men committed the theft in the mill district.
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Pittsburg
William M. Scaife
Air Tight Steel Tank Co
Scaife
It Is Hard to Be a Good Fisherman and Do Much Else
The saying suggests a fisherman cannot excel at other pursuits. It reflects a belief about skill focus and trade specialization.
Athens quartet to perform for 4c admission event
Tuesday evening April 4 offers four piece orchestra from Athens with admission ten cents and ladies free. The read gives sparse details on venue and program.
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Athens
Knight Announces Purchase of Springfield Sun Paper
Congress man Charles L. Knight of Akron announces the purchase of the Springfield Sun, one of central Ohio’s oldest papers, by Knight, Akron Beacon Journal publisher John 8 Knight, John H. Barry, and J. T. Watters of Akron.
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Springfield Sun
Ohio
Charles L. Knight
Akron Beacon Journal
John 8. Knight
John H. Barry
J. T. Watters
Akron
First Co ed Entered Ohio U Fifty four Years Ago Today
April first marks the fifty four year anniversary of women’s admission to Ohio University in 1868. Maggie Boyd the first woman student registered as gM under a cautious title amid early campus fears. Faculty notes her growth from timid entrant to respected Philomathean member and diploma recipient in 1873.
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Ohio University
Margaret Boyd
Maggie Boyd
the Alleghenies
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Maggie and
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Local Athens Postmaster Retires. Office Reassigns
Postmaster FB Lash retires after a second term. Harry W. McKinstry becomes head of the Athens first class office with Mrs. Orinda Peoples as assistant postmaster. Lash to devote time to his longstanding drug store in the Phoenix Block. Athens gains a first class office status.
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Harry W. McKinstry
Athens
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Lash
Phoenix Block
Attention Masons Regular Meeting in Athens Chapter
Athens chapter No. 39 R. A. M. holds a regular communication Monday April 3 at 7 o clock. Work in Mark Masters degree conducted by H P J A Palmer Secretary and Bechtold High Priest signing.
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Masons
Athens
W. H. Bechtold
H. P. J. A. Palmer
Survival of the fittest belief tied to self-perceived fitness
The statement notes that only those who claim to be fittest subscribe to the idea of survival of the fittest, implying a bias in who accepts natural selection as true. It frames fitness as a self-justifying measure used by adherents to validate their view.
April Fool Weather Brings Cold Snap to Athens
A late night prank by the weather man ushers in a cold wind from western plains, lowering temperatures by morning. Coal and gas demand rise as frost threatens budding fruit. the Hocking River slows from flooding while streams overflow across the region. Farmers fear another frost could ruin orchards after last season’s losses.
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Hocking
American Legion Ad Sought in Classification 24
Local newspaper notes an American Legion group plans to place an ad in Classification 24 Want ads inviting interested readers to respond. No further details provided.
Dance at K of P Hall Chauncey April 1
Community event at Chauncey K of P hall features a dance this Saturday April 1 with good music and a park plan. Local residents invited to attend for an evening of music.
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K. of P. Hall
Chauncey
Free Views of The Panama Canal Map Feature
The National Geographic provides a bird's eye map of the Panama Canal. The coupon offer invites readers to obtain a free copy by mail, with return postage and stamped payment details. The item notes the map’s coated paper and specific size, and lists Frederic J. Haakin as information director in Washington, DC.
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National Geographic
Frederic J. Haakin
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, DC
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