Allies May Start Food Drive to Quiet Red Elements
Paris April 3 Allied leaders consider urgent moves to curb Bolshevik influence in Russia and Hungary. Proposals include food shipments to Russia and Hungary and coal exports to Hungary while talks with their governments proceed. Smuts to Hungary may open negotiations guiding a future accord. Debates also touch reparations and Belgium talks.
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Hungary
Russia
Carl D. Groat
United Press
Paris
Germany
Smuts
Lower price program faces disruption over railroad chief stance
Washington April 3 The lower price program set by the industrial board for steel and related purchases may be discarded as the railroad administration refuses to accept board prices. President Wilson may be asked to decide whose view prevails. Recommitting steel prices to the board for new talks with Hines could worsen business conditions amid rising unemployment. The board contends wages prevent return to prewar levels while rail wages increase, and it objects to rail prices pushing too low.
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Washington
Government Industrial Board
Rail Administration
Wilson
Hines
Railroad Administration
Industrial Board
Steel Kings
E. H. Gary
Athens to Welcome Home 37th Division Veterans
Athens plans a city wide celebration to honor returning soldiers from the 37th Division and local veterans. The program likely includes a parade a welcome speech free cinema and other entertainments with a 6 PM dinner and dances. A finance committee is canvassing funds and donations may be left at Home Furnishing Co. The exact date is expected within two weeks.
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Athens
War trophy train to tour southeastern Ohio this spring
A Central Liberty Loan Committee led tour will run a war trophy train through April and May in Ohio with stops including Athens for several hours. The public will have ample time to inspect the exhibits and view all items on board.
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Ohio
Central Liberty Loan Committee
Athens
St Louis dance instructors promote new shimmy shake
In St Louis on April 8 readers glimpse playful guidance from local dance instructors. They describe the shivery shimmy shake with quirky lines about malaria, a leaky ice cream cone, and wiggling, illustrating a lighthearted approach to movement.
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ST. Louis
Mexican man questioned by judge in Oklahoma case
In Oklahoma City on April 3, Will Rivera, a Mexican, showed he did not understand the judge during questioning by Judge Spitler. The judge asked if Rivera would understand an offer to go, and Rivera remained uncertain.
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Oklahoma City
Will Rivera
Initiatory Degree Work Scheduled Next Friday at 7 P.M.
C O F reports initiatory degree work planned for next Friday at 7 p m. L C Nye N G notes the meeting time and holding officer.
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L. C. Nye
N. G
Special Carrier Service Delivers Papers by Bicycle
Subscribers missing paper may call the Messenger any time up to 6 pm and a special carrier will bring a paper by bicycle at once without extra charge. Carriers on routes deliver by 6 pm. if not arrived by then, the Office will arrange immediate delivery.
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Athens
Saaen
Lenine Proposes Peace With Allies to End Russian Conflicts
Paris April 3 authoritative sources say the Soviet government seeks recognition only after a separate peace with the allied powers. Lenine proposes lifting the blockade to allow food and materials, then recognition, and withdrawal of allied forces from Russia. The peace talks weigh whether to strike an immediate agreement with the Lenine government amid food shortages and typhus.
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Paris
Lenine
Soaviet
Russia
Odeese
Lenine Agees
Copenhagen
Mannerheim
Finland
Stockholm
Norway
Pace
Lerine
Mrs Elza McColley Dies After Illness in Sugar Creek
Mrs Elza McColley of Sugar Creek died yesterday at Logan hospital after four weeks there. Funeral services set for Friday at two o'clock with burial in Augustine cemetery. She leaves her husband and four children. a three year old son died the day she was taken to hospital and influenza was the cause of both deaths.
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McColley
Sugar Creek
Elza McColley
Logan Hospital
Augustine
Ohio seeks injunction to halt state on federal amendment
In Columbus on April 3 an injunction was filed in common pleas court to stop Secretary of State Smith from submitting a refer endum to the federal prohibition amendment at the November election and from using public funds to print ballots. The suit argues a state cannot reconsider after ratification and certification by the federal secretary of state.
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Columbus
Smith
Common Pleas Court
George 8. Hawke
Wilson Asked To Pardon Debs At Last Moment
President Wilson was asked to grant respite to Eugene V. Debs who is imprisoned under the espionage law. The respite petition was filed by Frank P. Walsh, Charles Edward Russell, and Allen Benson and forwarded to the attorney general. If granted Debs may avoid jail before May 1.
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Washington
Wilson
Eugene V. Debs
White House
Paris
Frank P. Walsh
Charles Edward Russell
Allen Benson
Debs
Supreme Court
Friends of
Tumulty
Palmer
War Labor Board
Ireland
Pessimism at Paris Peace Conference Grows Over German Crisis
United Press dispatch from Paris reports continued stalemate among the big four with no progress and rising concern over Germany. High level talk hints at possibly settling on general lines if crisis deepens as Britain debates delaying peace terms.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Paris
Germany
Ohio Guards Get BG Reception In Home Towns
Cleveland observed a back home day for the 134th and 136th field artillery units of the 37th division. Sixteen hundred officers and men paraded with city officials and veterans. The parade ended at Central Armory where mothers prepared a free meal for Troops en route to Camp Sherman for demobilization.
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Cleveland
134Th
136Th Field
Ohio
Central Armory
Camp Sherman
Ancestral hat chart claims 20 year lineage data
A statement asserts that in 20 generations every person has about 131 076 direct ancestors. The claim uses a geometric expansion of forebears to illustrate rapid family tree growth over many generations.
Special communication at Paramathia Lodge No 25
Friday evening April 4 at Paramathia Lodge No 25 Free Masons work in the B A degree Roy Hinchman W M J A Palmer Sec 4 3 2
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Paramathia Lodge No
Roy Hinchman
W. M. J. A. Palmer
Recognition of Bolsheviks Seen Likely by Peace Conference
J W T Mason reports that the Paris peace delegates are evaluating the Bolsheviks from international law grounds, acknowledging Moscow’s de facto rule. The Bolsheviks have influenced Hungary and allied with its government, while other Russian factions show little progress. If Russia remains outlawed, Germany could gain.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Bollsheviki
Moscow
Paris
Hungary
Bolsheviks
Russia
Germany
Special Meetings At Fairview Begin Sunday Evening
Rev. Whitehead will begin meetings at Fairview Sunday evening with all invited to attend.
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Whitehead
Fairview
Berlin Strikes and Political Outbreak The Ruhr Tense
Berlin faces a renewed general strike and political flare as radicals call for demonstrations against the peticularly strict military government. The government vows to crush protests while Essen and Ruhr districts grow calmer. Stuttgart remains critical.
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United Press
Berlin
Freiheit Today
Radicals Central Committee
Daumig
Frankfort
Essen
Ruhr
Stuttgart
Martial law proclaimed in Rhine land after strike protests
Stuttgart dispatch reports martial law declared across the Rhine land. Strikers demand immediate restoration of diplomatic ties with Russia. Military and police clash with demonstrators in Essen, using leghandle to inflict numerous casualties.
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Basle
Rhineland
Stuttgart
Germany
Athens County Sends Welcome for 37th Division to Columbus
Citizens plan a mass gathering in Columbus on Saturday to greet the 37th division troops as they march down High street. A suggested rally point is front of the Dispatch building to allow a clear view and easy recognition of Athens County delegates and friends.
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Athens County
Columbus
High Street
Dispatch
State House
General Wood Receives Distinguished Service Medal
Washington April 3 Major General Leonard Wood has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for meritorious service in training and administration of his commands. The citation notes his display of leadership, tact, and advancement of officer training schools during the war.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Wood
Farmers Battle Within Ranks Over Taxation Policy
In Columbus on April 3 representatives of farmers organizations halt their clash with the city over taxes and turn to internal dispute. Harvatson of New Concord, president of the Farmers Defense League, travels from his farm to confront J. L. Taber, master of the Ohio Grange. Taber supports including the Smith one percent law in the constitutional amendment for tax classification. Watson opposes.
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Columbus
Harvatson
New Concord
Farmers Defense League
J. L. Taber
Ohio Grange
Taber
Watson
United States Rejects Japanese Demand On Discrimination
Washington on April 3 reports Senator Hitchcock chairman of the foreign relations committee states the United States cannot concur with Japan's demand to eliminate racial discrimination under the league of nations.
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Washington
Japan
League of Nations
United States
Hitchcock
Senate
Toledo man fined for pickpocketing vaudeville show
Detroit reports T. M. Parsons of Toledo paid 620 dollars and 75 cents for a vaudeville admission after a pickpocket charged the remaining balance. The story ends with a proverb about hunters seeking truth.
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Detroit
T. M. Parsons
Toledo
Ohio
Miller bill aims to secure city gas service in Ohio
Mayor Woodworth returns from Columbus where he pushed the Miller bill to protect cities from losing gas service after disputes. The measure, once buried in a committee, has been moved to the calendar and set as a special order next Tuesday with hints of passage. CC Bryson and James Ginnan also campaigned for the bill.
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Woodworth
Columbus
Ohio Cities
Ohio City
CC. H. Bryson
James Ginnan
Ohio Senate passes prohibition enforcement bill
Senator Miller, Muskingum, leads approval of a bill to appoint an abolition enforcement commissioner with a 5000 dollar salary. The measure, also aiming to curb railroad fare practices, moves to a public vote as opponents warn of political maneuvering amid unity calls in Holdens County and across the legislature.
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Columbus
Senate
Miller
Muskingum
Attorn
Em Senate
Ohio
Holden
Morrow County
Tag
Bonus payments for veterans rise as claims rush in
Washington officials report large bonus totals for Army Navy and 1940s veterans with thousands more claims expected. Applicants must file by a yet unspecified deadline with the Zone district office in Lemon Building Washington and include discharge papers certified by an officer.
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Washington
Apr
Navy
Army
Mender Branch
Lemon Building
Bureau of Supplies
Navy Department
Eompany
Marine Corps
Cross
Belmont County liquor storage fuels fear of drought
Belmont County sheriff J. W. Osber reports large quantities of liquor stored in numerous locations to stave off drought effects. Abandoned storage areas and other spaces are cited as improvised warehouses, with residents preparing to endure the shortage by stockpiling intoxicants.
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ST. Clairsville, CO
Belmont
J. W. Osber
Lay'ng
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