Allied policies toward Germany framed before May first
Allied leaders race to decide a plan by May 1 as Lloyd George, Briand, and Sassoon host a Hythe conference. France withholds new military drafts while Britain and Italy push for force to enforce peace terms amid German rejection of reparations and Rhineland metal reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. L. Keen
United Press
London
Germany
Lloyd George
Phillip Sassoon
Hythe
Briand
France
Italy
Great Britain
Supreme Council
Rhineland
Leo Larkin vents over borrowed bullet-proof vest mishap
Evanston police officer Leo Larkin complains after lending his $40 bullet-proof vest to Officer McCaul for his wedding, only for the vest to be worn on the honeymoon leaving Larkin frustrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Evanston
Ill
Leo Larkin
McCaul
Youth bandits terrorize Columbus outskirts in deadly roadhouse holdup
Police sought several youths linked to a night attack on an interurban car and a roadhouse on Columbus edge. They shot and killed Samuel Held, the roadhouse proprietor, and fled in an automobile with about $100. Authorities believe the same group robbed a Scioto Valley Traction car earlier. Interurban staff to be armed following the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Samuel Held
Scioto Valley Traction Company
Interurban
Ohio Chiropractors to Hold Seventh Annual Convention
Columbus April 20. The Ohio Chiropractors Association announces its seventh annual convention to be held in Columbus on May 11 and 12. O. L. Brown of Akron serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Chiropractors
O.L. Brown
Akron
Ohio Chiropractors Association
Shipping Strike Looms As Wage Cut Set For May First
The American Steamship Owners Association says a 20 to 30 percent wage cut will take effect May 1 when current contracts expire. Seamen's unions refuse the terms and have pressed counter demands. Dr. Fred G. Davis from Washington is on site to mediate. About 110000 marine workers on coasts and Great Lakes, with 70000 currently employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steamship Owners’ Association
International Seamen’s Union
Fred G. Davis
Bureau of Conciliation
Department of Labor
Washington
Great Lakes
No Market Causes Losses for Southern Ohio Mines
The week ending April 9 saw the Southern Ohio Coal Exchange report no market demand as the cause of losses. W. D. McKinney secretary notes 392 mines reporting 623,614 tons produced, 519,922 tons lost to transportation and other factors, with 9,424 labor issues and 4,493 losses from other causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
W. D. McKinney
Food price cuts take effect at Neil House
Reductions in meals average 20 percent with plate lunches at 50 cents and table d’hote dinners at 1.25. Changes applied in Columbus on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neil House
War veteran interviewed for vocational training program
W. K. Bowling of the federal vocational bureau in Cincinnati visited Attorney Hughes's office to interview disabled service men eligible for government run training. William H. Border of Cananville Cincinnati will study traffic management, Clarence G. Kenney of Athens auto mechanic in Columbus, and John R. Leake of Millfield auto mechanic with Moler Auto Sales in Athens. Several other applicants were also interviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Bowling
Federal Vocational Bureau
Cincinnati
Hughes
William H. Border
Canaonville
Clarence G. Kenney
Athens
Columbus
John R. Leake
Millfield
Moler Auto Sales Company
Bowlong
Parsnips Blamed After Mass Illness At Ohio Prison
Officials at Ohio penitentiary investigated a midday meal incident after 200 prisoners became violently ill. Parsnips served at the meal may be to blame. Twenty inmates were treated at the prison hospital and all are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsnips
Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Thomas
Farmers Mukt Op Oil Work at Hidden Agency
James T. Kolbert reports Charles S. Barrett telling the National Farmers Union in Washington that Congress must probe the agricultural situation. Barrett accuses a concealed “assistant government” of bending agriculture for clients and warns farmers to resist radicalism while interests undermine product values and government bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Kolbert
United Press
Washington
Congress
Charles S. Barrett
National Farmers Union
Barrett
Wall Street Bomber Suspect Arrested
In Scranton, Pa a arrested young man held on suspicion of involvement in the Wall Street explosion. He had been under police surveillance for months, was well supplied with money, and appeared to have no occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Scranton
Grand Carnival By the Red Men
A local event titled Grand Carnival hosted by the Red Men features Sullivan selling ice cream hot dogs and a hot ham burger option. Proceeds support community activities and club functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Sullivan
Pomeroy Man Escapes From Columbus Work House
Ernest Russell of Pomeroy, sentenced August 20 to one year in the Columbus work house, escaped yesterday as authorities sought him today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Columbus
Ernest Russell
Russell
Yester
Customs seeks buyers for seized whiskey as nearly 1 million quarts await disposal
Washington April 20 United States customs chief says nearly one million quarts of imported whiskey gin and fancy brandies certified for purity are offered for sale at one dollar per gallon to holders of federal prohibition permits. Liquor tests at eighty proof or higher and disposal is hampered by lack of purchasers while stores guard and store seized stock. Hospitals druggists manufacturers with non beverage needs may obtain permits to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Chief Ashworth
United States Customs Service
Customs Service
Ashworth
Federal Prohibition Unit
Mexico 15 Now Able to Make Purchases
Chicago April 20. Paul W. Kunning, foreign trade expert, says Mexico's credit is better than that of any foreign nation based on Middle West credit men. Mexican business men buy heavily, seeking textile and mining machinery, and the food drying industry grows as rail facilities improve marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mexico
Paul W. Kunning
Chicago Association of Commerce
Kunning
Middle West
Ex-President Dr. C. W. Super Delivers Scotland Trip Talk
Several hundred Ohio University students pack Ewing Hall to hear former president Dr. C. W. Super recount his 1903 journey to Scotland and England. He emphasizes Wordsworth teachings over poetry and promises a Burns life talk later this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
C. W. Super
University
Scotland
England
Wordsworth
Burns
Super
Dr. Super
Robert Burns
Carpenters Cut Cleveland Pay in Wage Reduction
Building trades employers order a wage cut for carpenters in Cleveland effective May 1 lowering pay from 1.25 dollars to 90 cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
Cleveland
The
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Gronna Named Candidate for Danish Minister Post
It is understood in Washington that Ex Senator Gronna of North Dakota has been offered the post of minister to Denmark. The present minister is Jos C Grew, former secretary of the American peace commission and recently one of the American commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gronna
North Dakota
Denmark
Jos. C. Grew
American Peace Commission
McCoy seeks rent cap reduction in anti-rent bill
Ohio House Cities Committee schedules hearings on the McCoy anti-rent profiteering bill. McCoy, author, signals aim to cut the cap from 15 percent of market value to 12 percent after state-wide pressure from supporters and opponents. He says many Ohio families face rent rapacity and price hikes postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
McCoy
House Cities
Ohio
State W. C. T. U. President Florence Richards to Speak
Florence B. Richards of Columbus, state president of the W C T U, will address the Athens County Institute session at the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon. The morning session starts at 9 30 and a luncheon will be served at noon at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence B. Richards
Columbus
Athens
County Institute
Presbyterian Church
Institute
Faculty Member to Take Leave for Graduate Work
Professor Fordyce Stewart of Normal College at Ohio University requests a leave from September 1921 to June 1922. He will pursue graduate study at Stanford University and return to resume his mathematics position at Ohio University in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordyce Stewart
Normal College
Ohio University
Stanford University
California
Athens
Pershing and Dawes invited to God and Country Day
General Pershing and Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes have been asked by the Columbus American Legion council to attend the God and Country Day celebration on May 9. National commander F. W. Galbraith will be a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Columbus
General Pershing
Chas. G. Dawes
Hell
Maria
The
American Legion
F. W. Galbraith
the Legion
Local women undergo successful tonsil surgeries
Mrs. Frank Bighouse of Zaleski and Mrs. James Mapes of Trimble were operated on at Copeland-Howe hospital for removal of tonsils with successful outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bighouse
Zaleski
James Mapes
Trimble
Copeland-Howe Hospital
Will Give the Women a Chance in a Chicago Case
Prosecutor Lloyd Heath says he will demand a woman jury to try Mrs Cora Orthwein an affinit y slayer. He argues men jurors rarely convict women and notes past cases where women killers were freed or only loosely punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lloyd Heath
Cora Orthwein
Heath
Eclipse of the Moon Scheduled Tomorrow Night
Columbus April 20. A total lunar eclipse will occur tomorrow night per Dr. H C Lord of Ohio State. The event begins at 2 24 a m and ends at 3 05 a m with the moon possibly invisible or showing a dull copper hue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
H. C. Lord
Ohio State
Harding to Make Frequent Speaking Trips Across the Nation
President Harding plans several speaking engagements nationwide. He has accepted two fall appearances in Birmingham and New York City plus a April 27 voyage to Hampton Roads to review the fleet aboard the Mayflower. Additional dates under consideration include events in Kansas City Cincinnati and Boston with possible Atlanta stopovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Wilson
White House
Birmingham
New York
Hampton Roads
American Legion
Kansas City
American Bar Association
Cincinnati
Boston
Atlanta
Western senators form group to push anti Japanese laws
An association of western congressmen to fight in Congress for Japanese exclusion laws has been formed with Senator Hiram Johnson as chairman. He will name an executive committee to frame a program of anti Japanese immigration legislation and push it through this session of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hiram Johnson
Congress
Pie social and entertainment at Munn Ridge School
A pie social and entertainment event will be held at Munn Ridge school on Friday evening April 22 at 8 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munn Ridge
Munn Ridge School
Mustang debt settlement by court rules five day grace
William Nash must pay Lostro Company 70.95 within five days or the Ford car pledged by chattel mortgage will be ordered sold by the sheriff. The ruling was announced today in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nash
Ford
Ellis Granted Divorce in Local Court
Granville Ellis was granted a divorce from Margaret J. Ellis for willful absence from home. Margaret Haney restoration to her maiden name was allowed.
Ohio University Woman's League loan fund reaches 2300
The Ohio University Woman's League reports a loan fund of 2300 dollars funded by Skit Show profits. Two performances yielded 560, with 460 from the last show and about 100 in expenses. Loans are interest free, given on note without security to assist co ed students facing financial hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Woman's League
Woman's League Loan Fund
Athens Commandery Plans Special Thursday Meeting
Athens Commandery announces a special gathering Thursday April 2 at 2 p.m. Work in order of the temple under Commander C. Eb. Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Commandery
C. EB. Cameron
Beauty figure Miss Graham granted divorce from oil man
Geraldine Graham once hailed as the most beautiful girl in the United States and engaged to Whitney Warren has broken the engagement. Her mother, Mrs William Miller Graham of Lexington Kentucky, has obtained a divorce from oil man William Miller Graham of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Graham
U. S
Prince of Wales
Whitney Warren
Miss Graham
William Miler Graham
Oklahoma
Graham
Lexington
Divorces Filed Over Cruelty and Absence of Support
Two divorce petitions filed in common pleas court cite cruelty and neglect. Beroice J Murray seeks divorce from Ernest L Murray alleging assault after six months of marriage. they wed May 4 1920 and have a four month old child. Leona Lock seeks separation from McKinley Lock alleging cruelty and abandonment. they wed June 26 1916 and have a child. she says she was ordered from their Circle Hill home July 2 1919 and has supported herself and child since, while he allegedly threatens to take the child. A third case involves Stephen Charney claiming rightful ownership of a horse named Dick, weight about 1400, five years old, alleged detainer by Sam Kipler since April 14. Charney seeks the horse and $10 damages in a replevin and damages action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beroice J. Murray
Ernest L. Murray
Leona Lock
McKinley Lock
Circle Hill
Common Pleas Court
Stephen Charney
Sam Kipler
Charney
Stockholders Seek Book Inspection In Hewitt and Boden Case
Dasa Boden and Catherine Som mers, stockholders in Hewitt and Boden, petitioned in court to inspect the company books after being refused access. They seek a mandatory injunction to compel disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dasa Boden
Catherine Sommers
Hewitt and Boden
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company Sues John H. Cox
The Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company filed a petition to collect an alleged debt from John H. Cox doing business as the Boot Shop in Nelsonville. The claimed amount is 444.75 with interest from March 12, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company
John H. Cox
Nelsonville
Beckler Job Progress Reported by County Engineer
County Engineer Fred Baker said the Athens Columbus road is in good travel condition. The Nelsonville detour via the covered bridge and Wolf's Basin remains a fair gravel section. Brick and culverts are about half installed, grading nearly finished, with opening anticipated if progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Baker
Athens-Columbus
Beckler
Nelsonville
Wolf's Basin
Hocking County
Child 3 Reclaims Consciousness After Week-Long Burns
Agnes Kilpatrick, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kilpatrick of 72 East Mulberry, lay unconscious for a week after a severe burn. She regained consciousness Tuesday and shows improvement as relatives from Adena and Murray assist in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Kilpatrick
John Kilpatrick
East Mulberry Street
Fred McConnell
Adena
Frank Lloyd
Murray
Ie Kilpatrick
Lines Drawn To Wage Fight On Davis Measure
Columbus Ohio April 20 lines were drawn today for the fight opponents of Governor Davis re organization bill plan to make The house concurred in senate amendments late yesterday including the emergency clause The measure was expected to be signed by Davis this week Opponents prepared to field top legal talent Burke Elyria and Bender Cleveland Republicans have hired Squires Saunders sey firm to fight in the courts Democrats and crats also retained counsel Hogan and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davis
House
Senate
Burke
Elyria
George H. Bender
Cleveland
Squires, Saunders & Sey
Newton , D
C. W. Newman
State Supreme Court
Hogan
The
Crats
Plan to Sell Bonds Early May for Athens County Roads
The Athens county commissioners examined a gravel bank at The Plains to lease for road work. Jerseyville bond improvement progress is reported as moving ahead. Bonds were offered to the State Industrial Commission. If approved, readiness exists to begin early May and Murray City may gain a new bridge pending county agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Athens
Jerseyville
State Industrial Commission
Murray City
Hocking County
First passenger dirigible A A F ready for trial trips
United Press reports the A A F airship completed and prepared for trial voyages from Malta to Egypt. The craft offers a luxurious interior with meals, sleeping cabins, colored decor, and telephonic control links. Experts hail airships as a new era for passenger traffic despite high construction costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
McCann
United Press
Correspor
London
Bez
Malta
Egypt
Admiralty
Ion
Aeronautic
Senate Likely to Ratify Colombia Treaty Today
The Senate is expected to ratify a Colombia treaty this afternoon by a large two thirds vote. The accord ends a long dispute dating to the 1903 Panama revolt and grants Colombia $26 million in annual installments of 5 million. It also provides special rights in the canal zone and moves toward recognizing Panama’s independence and fixing the boundary with Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senate
South American Republic
Department of Panama
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama
Canal Zone
Colombia
United States
Harding
William J. Bryan
Panama Canal Zone
Panamaian
Panama-Colombia
Voliva Wins Zion City Election After Clean Sweep
Wilbur Glenn Voliva retains control of Zion City as voters back the straight Voliva ticket in an election enforcing blue laws anti tobacco mandatory church attendance long skirts for women and anti swearing. Rival church groups branded ecclesiastical goat houses may be forced to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Church of Zion
Voliva
Zion
Building Booms in Athens As Homes Rise
This morning William Edgar began hauling materials to Maplewood Drive to start a new residence at once. Lillie Jones begins construction of a small lunch room and refreshment stand near the traction car terminal on Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
William Edgar
Maplewood Drive
Lillie Jones
Traction Car Terminal
Central Avenue
Camera Mounted on Motor Lets 400 M Picture Capacity
A California photographer uses an electric motor driven camera capable of taking up to 400 m pictures on a single plate. This feature highlights rapid shooting potential and efficiency for aerial or action photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Peach Crop Nipped by Freeze in Michigan
Michigan farmers report the peach crop suffered from last week's freeze. The 1921 yield is expected to be considerably smaller than the previous year, with damage noted across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing, Mich
Michigan
First Catch the Rabbit An Old Guide to Rabbit Raising
The Rabbit Book promotes home rabbit raising as a simple backyard activity. It cites a government bulletin praising rabbits as meat suitable for any table and urges readers to mail in two cents for a free copy. The ad credits Frederic J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Sa Peains
Government
Y Frederic J. Haskin
Athens. Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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