Peace Terms for Germany Outlined by United Press
Paris April 15 The peace program outlines a German handover of the treaty on April 25 with possible immediate signing if plenary powers exist. Separate treaties for Austria Turkey and Bulgaria follow, with ratification by allied governments to take 20 to 30 days after signing. The conference includes the league of nations covenant, reparations estimates around 26 billion dollars, and territorial arrangements such as Alsace Lorraine to France and Saar administration by France for 15 years.
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Athens Honors Returning Ohio Guardsmen with Banquet and Speeches
About four score former L Company guardsmen and officers were welcomed home in Athens with a banquet at the First Church of Christ basement followed by speeches. Major Sam Johnson and Captain Connett led tributes while Montgomery Alabama officials sent greetings and resolutions praising the soldiers’ conduct and patriotism. The event closed with a reception and a concert at the armory.
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Francis Frebault
War Strain Spurs Aid Efforts in Luzancy Hospital
The American women hospital at Luzancy treats children and peasants amid wartime distress. Many patients come from France and Serbia, with care funded by the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Country Arts
France
Serbia
American Woman's Hospital
Federal judge rules in infant custody case over immigration law
In Washington in April Judge Landis ruled against Mrs Matters in the Ryan case involving Irene Ryan a Canadian girl who alleged kidnapping of a baby brought to Chicago as her own. The appeal argues labor department jurisdiction over immigration for a child under sixteen.
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Landis
Ryan-Mattersaby
Margaret Ryan
Japanese Ambassador to Return to Japan for Consultations
Washington reports say the Japanese ambassador will travel to Tokyo for talks with his government about the Paris peace conference and the widening rift with the United States over racial discrimination clauses and tensions in Korea. The move follows alleged Japanese infringements on American rights and a series of unresolved disputes between the nations.
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United Press
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Japan
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Korea
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Mansfield
Ohio
Presbyterian Missionary
Wilson
League of Nations
Orient
Athens Holds Homecoming For Major Johnson And Lieut Frebault
A large crowd at Union Station welcomes Major Johnson and Lieut Frebault after their return from Europe. The event features speeches by Woodworth and Daggeee, honors for Johnson’s Army service, and praise for his leadership in crossing the Escaut river and guiding troops under heavy fire.
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Peace treaty likely by early May prompts special Congress session
Paris April 15 The preliminary peace treaty will be submitted to Germany on April 25 and signed around May 1. With ratification needed within 20 to 30 days, President Wilson may summon Congress in a special session before June 1. Allies plan reception for the German delegation in Versailles as Brockdorff-Rantzau prepares their departure.
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Beards and Boots Mark Athens Armory Dance Night
Former soldiers and sailors filled the Athens Armory as dances carried on into the early hours Tuesday. The scene recalled two years ago when county guardsmen prepared for overseas service.
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Athens County
Rainbow Boys Parade Draws Rain Bow Division In Brest
Brest April 15 The Rainbow division will parade in Washington and begin embarkation for home. The 149th field artillery crews were loading gear as Leviathan arrived with Secretary Baker and will sail to New York with Rainbow division members on Thursday.
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Washington
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New York
Martial Law Declared in Several Irish Counties
Dublin reports martial law proclaimed in Cork Limerick Tippararies and Roscommon due to unrest. Thousands strike in Limerick and protest as workers march through Dublin streets amid the crackdown.
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Roscommon
Riots Rock Indian Cities as Suppression Fails
Official dispatches report severe rioting in India following deportations. In Amritsar two banks the town hall and a warehouse burned. five killed including three bank employees. Lahore saw five casualties. Kasur mob attacked a railway station killing a British soldier. Troops fired killing nine and wounding twenty one. Armored trains and an airplane used to restore order. Telegraph office burned. casualties cited for cavalry and police clashes in Ahmedabad.
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India
Amritsar
Lahore
Kasur
Representative Church bills Sunday labor unlawful
Springfield Illinois April 15 Striving religiously to live up to his name Representative Church introduced a bill making Sunday labor unlawful.
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Representative Church
Miner Injured by Slate Fall in Dia mon Mine
Everett Brooks suffered severe injuries from a slate fall at the Diamond mine in Amesville Ohio. His leg was crushed at the ankle and dislocated. He will be transported to Logan Hospital in an Athens ambulance after an X ray to determine the damage.
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Everett Brooks
Brooks
Logan
Athens
Howard
Easter Social At Hebbardsville Church Next Saturday
Hebbardsville Church invites all to an Easter social next Saturday evening the proceeds to benefit the church. All are welcome to attend.
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Hebbardsville
Soldier Robbed of 166 Dollars in Fostoria Incident
Gilbert Lawrence, a discharged soldier from an unknown residence, was robbed of 166 dollars including his discharge pay and a 60 dollar bonus while in Fostoria. He arrived from Tiffin after being drugged and taken to a local hospital. A second discharged soldier who left a interurban car at a Baltimore and Ohio crossing is suspected.
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Fostoria
Gilbert Lawrence
Camp Sherman
Tiffin
Baltimore and Ohio
Mites Devour Chicken Coop After Home Remedy Accident
In Blandinsville Illinois on April 15 a farmer Clarence Murphy attempted a kerosene treatment for mites in a chicken house. He saturated the building and struck a match causing a blaze but no details of injuries are given.
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Clarence Murphy
Red Cross Seeks Finished Baby Garments and Shipments
Red Cross workers are urged to return unfinished baby garments to the Red Cross rooms for a shipment scheduled this Friday evening. A total of 300 plus operating gowns 50 pinafores and other items are to be sent to Cleveland, with an Athens County goal of 500 Belgian refugee garments by May 15. Volunteers may obtain yarn at the Athens National Bank Building.
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Three Die in Hinsdale Tragedy as Father Kills Family
In Hinsdale Illinois William J Marwitz 35 former post office clerk shot his wife and a five year old son to death then likely fatally wounded a three year old daughter. He then killed himself with a self inflicted gunshot to the head dying instantly.
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Hinsdale, Ill
William J. Marwitz
Stewart High to Host Community Day Exercises
Stewart Ohio April 15 Community Day planned at Stewart High Friday April 18 at 1 o clock. County Superintendent Alex Root of Athens and District Superintendent B L Pilcher ofoolville will speak. Student work mainly from domestic science and manual training will be exhibited. Baccalaureate services set for Sunday April 18 at 7:30 p m with sermon by Rev W L Woodard of Gunaville.
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Stewart High School
Alex Root
Athens
B. L. Pilcher
Colorado steel plant caps 24 inch shaft for 1f600 hp engine
A Colorado steel plant reports success in casing a 24 inch diameter shaft weighing 86 tons for a 600 horsepower stationary engine. The achievement highlights industrial capacity and precision in heavy machinery fabrication.
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