Beetham urges tax reform and citizenry at Athens forum
Rupert Beetham speaker for the Ohio House and Republican governor hopeful urged a basic amendment to the state constitution to curb borrowing and bond issuance. He warned taxes have shifted burden in Ohio and called for greater public interest in legislation to guide sound policy.
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Rupert Beetham
House of Representatives
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Beethman
Ohio
Beetham
Representatives
Earth
Harding Nominates Porter for China Post
President Warren G. Harding nominates Thomas R. Porter for a diplomatic post in China. Porter, a former Buffalo resident, served in France with the War Department auditor office and later was on the editorial staff of the Detroit News.
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Warren G. Harding
Thomas R. Porter
China
Porter
Washington
Buffalo
France
The
War Department
Detroit News
Time Changes Made on Hocking Valley Schedule
The Hocking Valley railroad announces three passenger schedule changes effective next Sunday April 9. Train No 33 to Columbus shifts to 5 50 am as No 31 with earlier north departure. Train No 35 Athens to Columbus becomes No 33 at 10 50 am. Train No 30 southbound to Athens arrives 25 minutes earlier at 9 45 am.
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Hocking Valley Railroad
Columbus
North
Athens
Exaggerated claim on red radicals beyond rise in U S
Attorney General Daugherty says reports that red radicals are becoming more active in the United States are greatly exaggerated. He disputes the extent of the threat and warns against overreaction to alleged Communist influence.
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Washington
United Tes
Daugherty
Army Scandal Eyes Day in Beck Death at Fort Sill
Oklahoma City April 6 authorities view new disclosures in the disputed slaying of Lieut Col Paul Ward Beck commandant at Fort Sill. Jean Day former Supreme Court justice and oilman is at center of competing accounts while Day's daughter defends her father and a coroner’s jury is urged to hear the full story.
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Jack Carberry
Oklahoma City
Okla
Paul Ward Beck
Post Field
Fort Sill
Jean P. Day
Supreme Court
Army Post
Beck
Forest Hughes
Hughes
Thomas B. Lawther
Military Court
A. J. Paddock
John J. Pershing
Day
Dorris Day
Miss Day
England Deploys Destroyers to Quiet Irish Rebels
Four British destroyers arrived at Queenstown today amid fears the Irish Republican Army mutineers may renew piracy. Rebels have been seizing British arms and ammunition from ships and, in some cases, taking control of vessels themselves.
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Queenstown
Fre
Irish Republican Army
Pearl Thomas seeks state senate seat on Republican ticket
Toledo profile of Pearl Thomas a 25 year old manicurist who announces a senate bid. Her platform favors bobbed hair light wine and beer repeal of some prohibition strictures and more protection for war veterans while criticizing graft. She argues women are better savers and fit for public office and says men should be mothered. she plans to campaign with bold personal style and reform ideas.
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Carl F. Hirshig
Toledo
Pearl Thomas
State Senate
Miss Thomas
International News
Great Britain
Mexico Debt Talks Close To Diplomatic Restoration
Washington dispatch reports progress toward diplomatic recognition of Obregon’s Mexican government as Adolfo De La Huerta prepares to meet with an international bankers committee in New York. U S officials expect the meeting to ease obstacles by pledging order on Mexico’s internal and external debts, which bankers have been hesitant to refund while recognition lingers.
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Harry N. Rogers
Washington
Obregon
Mexico
New York
Adolfo de la Huerta
International Committee of Bankers
United States
Harding
Thomas W. Lamont
State Department
Lamont
de la Huerta
Dempsey Heads to New York for European Fight
Jack Dempsey left Chicago for New York, then plans to sail for Europe on Tuesday. He expects to fight in Europe but remains unsure whether his opponent will be Joe Beckett or Georges Carpentier.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
New York
Europe
Dempsey
Joe Beckett
Georges Carpentier
Thursday Night at Armony in Stead of College Union 47
A brief item notes Thursday night activities at Armony replacing the College Union 47 event. Details are sparse but the change affects campus programming and student attendance. Institutions involved include Armony and the College Union, with the date implied on a Thursday.
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Armony
College Union
Flappers Await Ruling On School Dress Rules
Pearl Pugstey an 18 year old Knobe Arkansas school girl sues for a writ of mandamus to force the Corning school board to permit cosmetics silk hose short skirts gauzy waists and lip rouge. The case pending for months draws awaited judicial definition of student dress rights in Arkansas.
Germany to Press Easy Policy at Genoa Conference
Berlin on April 6 reports the German delegation will pursue a go easy approach at the Genoa economic conference. Chancellor Wirth’s policy, after weeks of cabinet and parliament debate, has won over hardliners who opposed Genoa participation. The delegation will depart for Italy on Saturday.
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Berlin
Genoa
Italy
Wirth
Optometrist B M Covert Resigns From Athens Optical
B M Covert, who has run the Athens Optical Company for 17 months, will devote his time to his own patrons. He says the move will allow better service to his own business as management of the Athens Optical Company had occupied much of his time. All equipment will be used by Mr. Covert in his independent practice.
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B. M. Covert
Athens Optical Company
Covert
Peace bid on coal strike rejected by operators
Washington officials said a proposed joint conference with striking miners to settle the nationwide coal strike was rejected by a majority of operators in the central competitive field. Indiana and Pittsburgh area operators signaled refusals, complicating hopes for an early wage negotiation.
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International News Service
Washington
House Labor Committee
Nolan
Congressional Committee
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Congress
Government vows action to stop coal profiteering
Attorney General Daugherty declared the government will move against profiteering by coal operators or retail dealers. He noted a national movement by some coal dealers to spur buying through fear of shortages or future price spikes, and said there is no real shortage or basis for high prices.
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Washington
Daugherty
Texas Solons Engage in Bitter Quarrel on Floor
Washington April 6 Texas lawmakers clashed aggressively in the house during a heated session over charges by Representative Blanton Democrat that members of the Texas delegation abused stationery privileges.
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Texas
Washington
House of Representatives
Blanton
Chorus Girl Sentenced One Year for Bank Roll Theft
Cecille Schulz, a chorus girl, received a one year prison term for stealing 5000 dollars from Julius Bremer, a Dayton area farmer. The theft followed a night out with Bremer at bars and cafes. Bremer asked not to punish her and declined to sue, blaming a jealous friend for reporting her.
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Berlin
International News Service
Cecille Schulz
Julius Bremer
Dayton
Bremer
Baby Clinic Friday At Athens Public Health Office
The regular baby clinic of the public health department will be held Friday afternoon between and 4 o clock in the nurses office in Athens.
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Public Health Department
Athens
Parade Club Women of City Invited to Arbor Day March
The Women's City Federation and multiple women’s clubs call a Friday 12 30 assembly at the Presbyterian Church to form a two block parade to the armory for Arbor Day planting. Leaders urge unity, readiness to help in every good work, stressing teamwork over funds or arms.
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Presbyterian Church
Armory
F. W. Bush
Women’s City Federation
A. O. Sloane
Pallas Club
J. H. Berry
Social Literary Club
Jennie O'Dell
Aged man killed by automobile in Cincinnati
Identification efforts continue for the elderly man killed in Cincinnati last night. It marks the fourteenth fatality in Hamilton county for the year.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
First Round the World Flight Set to Start April 25
London reports Ross Smith, noted aviator, will begin the first round the world flight on April 25. The planned route and timing were announced today, outlining the historic expedition and its objectives.
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London
Ross Smith
Closing Down of Mines Stops Big Steel Mills
Youngstown Ohio April 6 closing of Frick Coal and Coke mines due to the coal strike caused a recall order to blow in blast furnaces at Carnegie Steel plants in Youngstown New Castle and Farrell Pennsylvania It is believed the opening order will be reissued after a coal survey United States Steel subsidiaries Frick and Carnegie control both mines and mills Canonical report tone with named entities and places.
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Youngstown
Frick Coal & Coke Company
Carnegie Steel Company
New Castle
Farrell
Frick
United States Steel
Carnegie
Revival Services at Christian Church Tonight at 7
Revival services are announced at the Christian Church for tonight at 7 o'clock. The notice appears in local church listings with details for worship and prayer.
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the Christian Church
Athens Sets Charter for First Savings & Loan Co
The First Savings & Loan Co of Athens seeks a charter through the Secretary of State. W B Lawrence C M Copeland E F R Walker C L Bean P B Lawrence are incorporators with 106000 capital. Lawrence says the Ohio framework will protect deposits and expand long term real estate lending to boost home building in Athens. They plan to operate in the Bank of Athens building after remodeling.
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First Savings & Loan Co
Athens
Secretary of State
W. B. Lawrence
C. M. Copeland
EF. R. Walker
C. L. Bean
P. B. Lawrence
Ohio
Bank of Athens
Dr. McVay
Stores to Close for Arbor Day in Athens
The Athens Retail Merchants Association announces all member stores will close Friday afternoon from 1 to 3 oclock to honor Arbor Day and commemorate Athens dead of the world war.
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Athens Retail Merchants Association
Athens
Mrs Louis Swift Dies at Lake Shore Drive Home
Mrs Louis F. Swift, wife of Swift & Co. president, died suddenly at her Chicago home on Lake Shore Drive early in April.
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Louis Swift
Chicago
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
Lake Shore Drive
Important changes in Hocking Valley train schedule
The iH V passenger timetable changes take effect Sunday April 9. Passengers should consult a ticket agent for details. W. H. Fisher, G. P. A. of Hocking Valley releases the notice.
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W. H. Fisher
Hocking Valley
Arbor Day program in Athena honors fallen soldiers
Athena carries Arbor Day events with a city wide parade led by the American Legion band and two National Guard units. Eleven soldiers honored by tree planting will have their parents ride in the first parade division as guests. The ceremony includes elm planting on Armory grounds and speeches from notable officials.
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Athena
Athens
Armory
American Legion Band
National Guard
Fifforts
Rafel Johnson
East Union Street
East Washington Street
Court Street
Lo Court Street
Union Street
American le Band
Company L
Battery B
American Legion
City Federation
G. A
Wortan’s Relief Corps
Athens School
Ohio University
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Methsodist Church
T. H. E. Frat
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Knights of Jumbus
Elks
Masons
School
Boy Scouts
Charl Darlington
Xenia
George Florence Delumbus
Foster
Washington
Johnson
Masons Attention Special Communication in Lodge No 25
Fraternal notice calls members to a special communication at Lodge No 25 F and A M on Friday April 7 6:00 PM. Work planned in the Masonic degree under W W Lee Worshipful Master and J A Palmer Secretary. attendees urged to be present.
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W. W. Lee
Concrete Good in Work About Homes
An advertisement promotes using concrete for home improves such as yard paths and basement floors. It extols durability for fences foundations and troughs and urges readers to request a free Concrete Booklet from the Washington Information Bureau by sending stamps and a plainly written name and address.
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Washington
Tpformation Bureau
Frederico J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information
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