Philippine independence near says War Secretary
Secretary Baker told the Filipino mission in Washington that independence is near and that current ties with the United States are only formal. President Wilson’s letter to Baker praised Filipino support, and Manuel Quezon led forty delegates asserting independence will prove America liberation not conquest.
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Washington
Phillippine
Baker
United States
Wilson
Renee Pales
Manuel L. Quezon
Filipino Senate
Quezon
America
Phillippine Islands
Ameri
Phillippines
Harrison
Yeater
Phillippines Gaw
Machine Gun Boys Arrive at Camp Sherman from Overseas
A telegraph message from Thomas Liggett reports that the 135th Machine Gun unit, including Athens county guardsmen, has arrived at Camp Sherman Chillicothe. The unit likely will not parade in Columbus tomorrow as artillery is planned. the men, who saw service overseas, are expected to reach Athens soon.
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Athens
Camp Sherman
Thomas Liggett
135Th Machine Gun
Athens County Guard
Old Seventh Regiment
135Th
Chillicothe
Columbus
New York
Tax measures in legislature in limelight
In Columbus on April 4 the senate concurred with the house on the property classification amendment to the state constitution. A May 28 special election date was changed to November for rural voters. Griswold of Geauga County failed to write the Smith one percent tax law into the constitution by an 84 to 9 vote. State Grange’s J L Taber said classificationists oppose tax-limit clauses.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Griswold
Geauga County
J. L. Taber
State Grange
Inventor Patents Magnifying Mirror for Machinists
An inventor has patented a magnifying mirror designed for machinists and tool makers to inspect small parts and ensure precision in machining. The device aims to improve accuracy in delicate operations and reduce inspection time.
Special Carrier Service for Athens Subscriptions
The service offers a special carrier to deliver missed papers to Athens regular subscribers. Call the Messenger by 6 PM to arrange an immediate bicycle delivery at no extra charge. Routes are arranged so each subscriber is served by 6 PM. if not, call the Special Carrier by 5 PM. Messenger Office, Both phones.
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Athens
Messenger
English Will Stand By France Says Lloyd George
Premier Lloyd George told Petit Parisien that Britain would again fight on France’s side if Germany attacked. He denied dissension between British and French delegates but affirmed Anglo French entente was complete and France would have lasting security.
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Paris
Lloyd George
Petit Parisene
Germany
France
Britain
State Civil Service Commission Seeks May Examinations
The State Civil Service Commission of Columbus urges applications for May examinations. The May bulletin lists 24 exams including clerical work, stenographers, bookkeepers, chefs, bakers, printers, farm superintendent, janitors, chief clerks, job pressmen, publicity specialist, deputy director of claims, chief railroad inspectors, civil service examiner, teachers, and nurses. Applications are free.
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Columbus
the Commission
State Civil Service Commission
Ohio
Burma oil field discovery reported. Burmese oil find noted
A new and seemingly rich oil field has been discovered in Burma. Masons note a special communication at Paramuthia Lodge No 25 with work in the B A degree. Roy Hinchman and M J A Palmer sign as officers.
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Masons
Paramuthia Lodge No
Burma
Wilson Sidelined by Severe Cold in Paris Conference
President Wilson suffers a severe cold and stays away from conferences as the big four meet at the White House. Colonel House represents the president while Belgian King Albert, Premier Clemenceau, and President Poincaré attend. Belgium seeks priority on reparations and territorial questions tied to Germany's western and eastern borders.
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United Press
Paris
Wilson
White House
Colonel House
King Albert
Belgium
Clemenceau
Poincaire
Germany
Brazil Volcano Eruption Causes Mass Deaths and Damage
Reports from Rio de Janeiro describe a violent eruption in the Palmeira dos Indios region. A crater opened at midnight on March 30 marked by lava flows and boiling water damaging the nearby village and causing many fatalities.
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Brazil
Rio Janero
Palmeira Dos Indos
Dispatches
Arrest at Union Station Sparks Jail Term
Merle Bean was arrested at Union station today on a drunken disorderly charge. He was taken into custody by local police and transported to the city jail for processing.
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Merle Bean
Union Station
New Uprising in Petrograd Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports an uprising in Petrograd where workers clash with the soviet government. Chinese mercenaries are said to fire on demonstrators demanding food and the abolition of the bolshevik dictatorship.
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Berlin
Petrograd
Danzig Armistice Talks Reported to Allies
The armistice commission informed German representatives of the allies decision on the Danzig issue and the observance instructions in two conferences. Marshal Foch met with Mathias Erzberger on a special train for forty minutes and a later session included Weygand Nudant and Von Hammerstein. American members hosted a dinner for Foch.
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Spa
Danzig
Marshal Foch
Mathian Erzberger
Armistice Commission
Foch
Erzberger
Weygard
Nudant
von Hammerstein
Hawker Aims to Fly Atlantic Next Week From St Johns
Pilot Harry Hawker with navigator MacKenzie Grieve begins assembling a Sopwith aircraft at the St Johns field as ice delays late the steamer. Aviator Morgan with a Matringide machine heads toward St Johns for an April 16 start.
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ST. Johns
N.F
Hary Hawker
Atlantic
Hawker
MacKenzie Grieve
Morgan
Varna Revolt and British Martial Law At Port City
Varna, a Bulgarian port on the Black Sea, faced a Bolshevik movement attempt by extremist socialists. British troops reportedly occupied the town and declared martial law. Revolutions and disturbances were also reported in Hampi, Dortmund, and Dusseldorf after message from Zurich.
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Paris
Sofia
le Matin
Varna
Black Sea
Eesen
Zurich
Hampi
Dortmund
Dusseldorf
Initiatory work session noted with night schedule
A brief entry records an initiatory work period scheduled for 7 p.m. with references to NYE N G B T HATES Bec making a note of the timing and participants.
Clark urges job creation focus for next Congress
Washington April 4. Ex-speaker Champ Clark says addressing returning soldiers and demobilized workers must be Congress's first task. He favors two measures: Lane's $190,000,000 swamp and arid land reclamation bill and quick action to boost U S trade with South and Central America.
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Washington
Congress
Champ Clark
House
Clark
Interior Lane
United States
South
Central America
Boston Quip Sparks Debate on Household Duties
In Boston on April 4 Miss Mary Wiggins, secretary of the Consumers Association, declares men poor at housekeeping, joking that they are never good at chores while claiming housework is an uneven field.
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Boston
Mary Wiggins
the Consumers
Militant pickets boast egg grenades in New York strike
The 1910s garment workers dispute reports pickets using improvised egg grenades in protests. A judge, Ringle, sets a $25 per hit penalty, illustrating harsh enforcement amid escalating actions.
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New York
Ringle
Massive Armenian Massacre Reported by Turkish Official
Athens cabled dispatch says Turkish interior minister reports 800000 Armenians massacred. The figure, released from Constantinople, is presented as official casualty total in the ongoing tragedy.
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Athens
Constantinople
Ohio Banking Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
The Graham banking bill awaits the governor’s signature after senate passage, aiming to codify Ohio banking laws and grant more authority to the state superintendent of banking. Thousands of commercial travellers in Ohio oppose denot in the legislature, while a Columbus campaign opposes increased mileage rates. Sommerville says railroads admitted they earned more under the two-cent law once it took effect.
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Graham
Senate
Ohio
State Superintendent of Banking
Denot
Cbtat
Ta Gees Co. T
Columbus
Sommerville
Trophy train to Athens in May advertised for Ohio
A war trophy train will tour southeastern Ohio in April and May under the Central Loan Committee. It will visit Athens for several hours allowing inspection and multiple look overs. The May 3 schedule lists stops at Athens Corning New Lexington Roseville with times in Central and Eastern zones.
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Ohio
Central Li Y Loan Committee
Ake
Athens
Athena
Eeaeeaeere
Corning
New Lexington
Roseville
Roseville, O Een
Schwitzner Clothing Company Stock Stolen
Police report a heist at the Schwitzner Clothing Company in Chicago with thieves stealing the entire $10,000 stock of goods. A voice on the line urged readers to come and see what it is now.
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Chicago
Schwitzner Clothing Company
Arrest of Fred Adams After Alleged Attack on Police
Detroit police say Fred Adams, described as a professional cripple with one leg useless and one arm twisted, fought four officers and ran a mile before being captured. He may be offered a job on the force.
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Detroit
Fred Adams
GM to Spend 37 Million on Plant Expansions
Durant announces General Motors will authorize 37.398 million dollars for plant extensions and new construction to start immediately. Detroit leads with 12.66 million for a major office and other work, followed by Flint 6.715 million and Janesville 4.6 million among several allocations across cities including St. Louis Bristol Munroe Toledo Saginaw Pontiac and more.
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Vetroit
W. ©. Durant
General Motors Company
Detroit
Flint
Michigan
Janesville
Wis
St. Louis
Bristol
Conn
Muncole
Ind
Toledo
Ohio
Saginaw
Mich
Pontiac
Election and meeting of officers with picnic and choir event
The article notes the usual boating transactions and officer elections replacing Moore and Brown. It mentions a picnic dinner at a set hour with each family bringing refreshments and a group dine together. A Sunday evening choir service will perform Bach Stainer’s Cantata The Crefen and the public is invited.
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Moore
Sloane
J. D. Brown
Clayton
der Stainer
Walker suit claims Vand erbilt Hotel room intrusion
A New York report states Margaret Memin alleges a man was in her hotel room at the Vand erbilt Hotel, with the floor walker disputing and the incident valued at $60. The suit seeks damages asserting the intrusion did not occur.
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New York
Margaret Memin
Vanderbilt Hotel
Interdepartmental Rail Board Dispute Buzz in Washington
Officials in Washington awaited a direct word from President Wilson as inter-departmental clashes involving the railroad administration and the industrial board intensified. Secretary Glass and General Hines supported by Redfield and Jeek dispute the stance, while the White House remains distant. a board reorganization appears likely.
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Washington
Jim
Wilson
Railroad Emmistration Industrial Board
Glass
Hines UN
Redfield
George N. Jeek
White House
Canaanville Sunday School Seeks Attendance for Talk
A large crowd is invited to the Canaanville M E Sunday school gathering on Sunday at 2 30 PM Rev Roberts will discuss a navy movement and related topics.
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Canaanville
Cville M. E
Summernoon
Roberts
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