Nitrate Project to Be Finished in Muscle Shoals Debate
Washington April 4. Senate agricultural leaders begin final consideration of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant. Republicans plan to complete Wilson dam and sideline Ford, arguing military value over fertilizer potential while Democrats push Ford’s offer. Bloc splits show Capper leaning to lease, McNary backing permanent government ownership, Norris guiding the session. B. P. O. F. E. notice follows.
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Washington
International News Service
Uncle Sam
Henry Ford
Muscle
Ord
Senate Agricultural Committee
Wilson Dam
Congress
Ford
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Capper
Kansas
McNary
Oregon
Norris
Nebraska
Senate Agriculture Committee
Opi
Sto and Lo
Booze Blamer for the Start Me This Blaze
In Elyria Ohio on April 4 a fire destroyed two buildings and five business places. A three story brick apartment house was emptied as eight families evacuated. Police detained a man burned in the blaze who said a gas explosion at home caused injuries. His employer, previously arrested for bootlegging, was also detained as investigators pursue an alcohol related explosion theory.
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Elyria
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Chicago
International News Service
Martha J. Janicek
Oak Park
Miss Janicek
House Speaker Beetham to address Chamber luncheon
Hon Rupert R Beetham speaker of the Ohio Columbus house will speak at the Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon on Wednesday noon. He has four terms in the house and was speaker pro tem last session. He is seen as a possible Republican gubernatorial candidate and is known for his friendly stance toward Ohioan Vanalia and local Athens County ties.
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Rupert R. Beetham
House of Representatives
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce Forum
Beetham
House
Athens County
Ohio Ua Vanalia
P. Wi
Pete” McKinley
J. F. Kempton
Jacksonville
Pete McKinley
Herb Parker
MckKinley
Sunnyside Drive
Athens
Kempton
Otto Hoisington
I. M. Foster
LeFever
Glouster
Henry Hatch
McKinley Sauer
Milton D. Hughes
Russell Finsterwald
W. Juniper
Nelsonville
W. B. Bartels
Thurman I. Morgan
Richard Imes
Imes
McCune
Fred Cornwell
E. S. McCune
Fred Baker
Daniel Davis
Andrew Murphy
Board of County Commissioners
Want Another Judge to Sit Up in Perry
Columbus April 4. Attorneys T M Potter and C S Druggan said they would file a mandamus suit to compel Chief Justice C T Marshall to assign a different judge than Judge Joseph Price to hear the case against Perry county auditor Co L Chute. The move follows absence of several state supreme judges from the clerk’s office and relies on findings by the state bureau of public accounting.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Lawrence
T. M. Potter
New Lexington
C. S. Druggan
Co. L. Chute
Perry County
C. T. Marshall
Joseph Price
Chute
State Bureau of Public Accounting
Government takeover of coal mines urged by Lewis
John L. Lewis urged government ownership of coal mines to serve the public, but Congress showed little support. Testimony indicated miners and operators refuse nationwide wage agreements, signaling a long strike. Lewis rejected a government wage tribunal, warning it would curb free citizens. He left for New York after testifying, optimistic about widespread walkouts.
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Washington
International News Service
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Congress
Lewis
Aged Actress Rose Codglin Stricken in New York
Rose Codglin, 71, famed English language stage star, is seriously ill at her New York home on April 4. The veteran actress rose to prominence in theatre circles and her illness shocks admirers.
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New York
Rose Codglin
Preacher Files Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Prof FE A Harper former Methodist Episcopal preacher of Ohio Northern University files with Secretary of State his candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in Columbus.
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Columbus
FE. A. Harper
Ohio Northern University
Smith
Mystery Car Searched After Akron Fire at 856 Lorain Street
Fire Chief John Mertz led a search for a mystery automobile and its occupants ties to a blast and blaze that destroyed a vacant house at 856 Lorain Street just after midnight. Pursuit followed a visit by the car to the scene minutes before the explosion.
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Akron
John Mertz
Lorain Street
Maxwell baby born weighing five and a quarter pounds
Mr and Mrs Virgil Maxwell of Albany Road are the parents of a son named George Austin born March 31 weighing five and a quarter pounds.
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Virgil Maxwell
Albany Road
George Austin
Dance at Circle Hill Returns With Athens Four Piece
The event at Circle Hill on Tuesday evening April 4 features a four piece orchestra from Athens. Admission is 16 cents with ladies free.
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Circle Hill
Athens
Christian Church Event Tonight at Seven OClock
A notice announces a gathering at the Christian Church this evening at 7 o'clock. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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the Christian Church
Rebels Defeated by Free Staters Amid Guarded Public Buildings
Rebels were defeated by Free Staters as public buildings remained heavily guarded after outbreaks. The clash led to heightened security around government sites and tempers flared in the capital. Police emphasized restraint while investigating the incidents.
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FREE
Death Toll in Belfast from Feb to March Declares Churchill
London reporting a total Belfast death and wound toll of 90 killed and 201 wounded from February 10 to March 26. Colonial Secretary Winston Churchill announced in the House of Commons that 36 of the dead and 86 of the wounded were Protestants with the remainder Catholics.
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London
International News Service
Belfast
Winston Churchill
House of Commns
Mutineers Clash With Free State Forces in Dublin
Early today Irish free state troops repelled two attacks by mutineers in Dublin. Revolver fire gave way to bayonet charges. rebels fled with unknown casualties. Banks and public buildings were guarded after a night of terror as civilians feared a coup and civil war.
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Daniel O'Connell
Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Irish Free State
Free Staters
Vatican to seek active role in Genoa disarmament talks
Rome April 4 The Vatican plans direct participation in international politics by sending a note to Genoa conference sponsors through Pope Pius XI urging disarmament and protesting exclusion from conferences. Missouri to host a summer camp for girls in the Ozarks region.
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Rome
International
Vatican
Pius XI
Genoa
Missouri
Ozarks
Finish Fight 5 Promised by Coal Operators in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri on April 4 over 100 Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association members voted to keep all association mines idle in the trans Missis sippi district until miners agree to negotiate a new wage scale and working agreements. President Cle mens presided.
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Kansas City
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association
Clemens
trans-Mississippi
Knights Templar Commandery No. 15 inspection notice
Athens Commandery No. 15 invites full attendance for a Wednesday April 5 inspection by Sir Kt Joseph A Wortman Grand Standard Bearer at 7 PM. Knights in full uniform should report. refreshments will be served. Chas C Millikan Commander James A Palmer Recorder.
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Templar
Athens
Joseph A. Wortman
Chas
C. Millikan
James A. Palmer
Probe Begins Into Big Fire On Euclid Avenue
State authorities will launch a probe into yesterday afternoon’s blaze in downtown Cleveland. The fire damaged Adler Millinery stock and nearby stores, halted traffic for hours, and caused an estimated loss of 50000 dollars.
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Cleveland
Arp
Euclid Avenue
Adler Millinery Company
Asia Minor defense committee protest over Smyrna return
The Asia Minor defense committee of Greece addressed President Harding in Washington protesting the plan to return Smyrna to Turkish nationalists. The appeal urges retention of Smyrna under allied protection and raises concerns about Greek sovereignty and regional stability.
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Smyrna
Athens
Greece
Asia Minor Defense Committee of
Harding
Russians to press six demands at Genoa conference
Moscow and Berlin agree on suppressing Novi Mir and subsidies to German communist papers. Krassin's team will seek freedom of the seas recognition of the soviet mercantile flag free entry for Russian ships sequestered war losses restitution of Russian ships and tonnage and participation in Dardanelles control body. Vorovsky says full recognition by allies is required if they grant credits.
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S. D. Weyer
U.S
Berlin
Moscow
Novi Mir
Leonid Krassin
Bellingerents
Russia
International Commission
Dardanelles
George Tchitcherin
Genoa
Rome
Vatslav Vorovsky
Vorovsky
Geona
Postponed Decision on New High School Bids Meeting Attended
The board of education postponed action on a new high school building due to two members being out of town. The 375-student overcrowding issue remains unresolved as a special meeting is planned for next Tuesday night. The article notes moving pictures, a $250 educational reel projector by the class of 1921, and a $20 provision for reels, plus a wireless instrument being installed.
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Board of Education
John Hancock High School
Supt. C. E. Stailey
Jeannes Found Guilty in Edith Cavell Betrayal Deed
In Brussels Belgium on April 4 M Jeannes the betrayer of Edith Cavell the British war nurse was found guilty and sentenced to death for his act The verdict and sentence were reported by International News Service to the war news audience.
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Brussells
Belgium
International News Service
M. Jeannes
Edith Cavell
Meeting Called for Womans Benefit Association
A called meeting of the Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the Maccabees Hall.
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Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Maccabes Ihalk
Two Athens County Republicans announce for county offices
In Athens County the primary race begins as P. W. McKinley and J. F. Kempton announce for sheriff and county recorder respectively. Other anticipated candidates include Otto Hoisington for recorder, I. M. Foster for representative, and LeFever for state senate, with several races for prosecuting attorney and county treasurer shaping up among Athens and surrounding towns.
Rebels Shot Down in Mountain Battle
Twenty five Irish Republican Army rebels killed in a clash with Irish Free State troops in the Sperrin mountains of County Tyrone, according to a Dublin dispatch.
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London
International News’ Service
Irish Republican Army
Tipple Burned at Borderland Coal Mine in Williamson Field
Officials report a coal tipple at Borderland Coal company on the Kentucky side of Tug River in the Williamson field burned to the ground with heavy loss. Cause undetermined. Non union miners are working at this operation.
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Tipple
Huntington
W. VA
Borderland Coal Company
Kentucky
Tug River
Williamson
Ithis
Quiet Reigns as Ohio Coal Distri Operators Won't Start Work
Ohio United Mine Workers leaders report no change in strike conditions across the state and expect no resumption of mine operations. With no demand for coal, mines stay idle even as lake trade opens with excess supply. West Virginia coal sells below mining cost per tonnage from southern Ohio operators.
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Columbus
Ohio United Mine Workers
Buckeye
West Virginia
Ohio
Athens City Federation hears speeches on Athens outlook
The Hobson Study Circle hosted the City Federation meeting at the Presbyterian church with talks by Dr. FE B Bryan on first impressions of Athens and Judge S M Johnson on probate court work. Discussions covered paving, lighting, pensions, juvenile services, and a planned poppy sale. A parade to honor World War I fallen soldiers was announced for April 7.
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Hobson Study Circle
City Federation
Presbyterian Church
C. Eb, Stailey
T. N. Hoover
FE. B. Bryan
Athens
Bryan
S. M. Johnson
Shipments of Rails by Ohio River Begun
The steamer Aliquippa of Pittsburgh with eight barges of steel products from Jones and Laughlin passes Wheeling for St Louis and Memphis on its initial voyage to replace rail shipments. The craft is radio equipped, the first on the Ohio river.
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Ohio River
Wheeling
W. VA
Aliquippa
Pittsburg
Jones and ‘Laughlin
St. Louis
Memphis
Boldt Glass Reopens in Huntington With 200 Workers
Better business conditions bring Boldt Glass company to full operation in Huntington as 200 workers return to machines after a year of idleness. The April 4 reopening reflects improved demand and manufacturing activity.
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Huntington
W. Va
Boldt Glass Company
Unconfirmed report says Portuguese cabinet resigns
Madrid April 4 An unconfirmed report reaches here that the Portuguese cabinet has resigned amid extended political unrest in Portugal.
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Madrid
Portugal
Miners Seek Share of War Chest Relief Funds
A district United Mine Workers committee at Logan seeks to divert part of Athens county war chest funds, totaling 55000, to aid Hocking Valley miners. Officials from the Red Cross and Athens Chamber of Commerce back the plan, with Judge Clevinger set to hear the trustees petition on April 12.
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Athens County War Chest Fund
Hocking Valley
United Mine Workers
Logan
Athens County
The
Red Cross
Athens Chamber of Commerce
James Ginnan
C. H. Bryson
Judge Clevinger
Wilmington
War Chest Fund
Non-union Mines in Marshall County Idle Amid Repairs
In Marshall county only three large non-union mines were operating while others were idle for repairs. Miners claim a strike, and in Preston county striking union miners marched to Irrona appealing to non-union men to join. Some miners reportedly responded to the appeal.
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Wheeling
W. VA
Marshall County
Preston County
Irrona
Miners Join United Mine Workers in West Virginia Districts
Union officials report that nearly all miners in the New River and Winding Gulf districts have joined the United Mine Workers with only about 300 holdouts. The influx of new members continues daily as the union expands its ranks.
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Charleston
W. VA
International News Service
New River
Winding Gulf
United Mine Workers
Ohio Tax Classification Reveals Rural And Urban Rate Gaps
County Auditor reports a detailed Ohio taxation table showing rural real estate at about 18.6 percent and city village real estate near 40.8 percent of taxes, with rural personal at 38.0 and village personal at 27.5 percent. Statewide averages place rural rates around 16.7 and city village around 22.6 mills, with Athens and Amesville among county examples.
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Ohio
Fred Cornwell
Ohio Tax Commission
Murray City
Heeching County
Cuyahoga County
Dayton
Findlay
Shawnee
Perry County
Pron
Clark County
Athens County
Cornwell
Amesville
Jacksonville
Athens City
Nelsonville
American Housekeepers Learn Rice Cooking Basics
Europe and America lag in using rice as a staple. The United States government issued a Rice as a Food booklet. The Washington Information Bureau offers a free copy upon mailing a coupon with two cents.
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Europe
America
United States
Washington Information Bureau
Pan Cou
Plains Proderte
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Rupert Beetham
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Pope
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McKinley
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Fung
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