Strikers Vote Down Move to End Outlaw Walkout
In Cleveland on April 14 federal agents warned mass strikers to return to work or face jail. John F. Lawken of the justice department said warrants would be served and the government was not bluffing. Frank J. O Rourke and other leaders urged a return, but no one complied. In Chicago on April 24 the unauthorized switchmen strike persisted after a failed bid to end it, with leader John Grunau absent a termination motion while railroads reported improved Midwest service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John F. Lawken
Department of Justice
Lawken
Frank J. O’rourke
Yardmen’s Association
Chicago
John Grunau
Middle West
League Presidents Meet in Chicago Over Commission Deadlock
In Chicago on April 24 President John A Heydler of the National League and President Ban Johnson of the American League conferred but would not reveal progress toward resolving the stalemate over the national commission chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Heydler
National League
Ban Johnson
American League
National Commission
Funeral Services for Naomi Hart Infant Child
Funeral services were held at 2 PM at the Hart residence for Naomi Mae Hart five weeks old daughter of Rev C C Hart. Interment followed in West State Street Cemetery. The baby passed away Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Mae Hart
C. C. Hart
West State Street
Palmer to press sugar refiners on prices in Monday talks
Attorney General Palmer plans a direct message to sugar refiners to curb soaring prices or justify increases. Sugar sits at 25 cents a pound in many cities, with some reports of shortages and dealers fearing 50 cent highs. Under Assistant AG Figgs, the Justice Department probes possible sugar supply cornering by speculators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Figgs
Figg
Justice Department
Fighting for Tampico oil fields in Vera Cruz clashes
Washington April 24 Tacit communique says General Arnulfo Gomez leading voluntary forces in northern Vera Cruz engages General Murguia Carranza commander in the Tampico petroleum district over control of the oil fields. Troops are being rushed to nearby states.
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Washington
Arnulfo Gomez
Vera Cruz
Murguia
Carranza
Tampico
Alvarado
Obregon
State workers barred from campaign participation rule
Attorney General Price ruled that Ohio state employees with temporary civil service appointments may not legally take part in campaigns for any candidate or political party. The advisory clarifies limits on political activity by temporary civil service personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Price
Civil Service Code
Iowa Delegation Backs Lowden for Republican Nomination
Des Moines April 23 Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois carried the pledge of Iowa twenty six delegates to support him for the Republican presidential nomination at the Chicago convention. The Iowa state convention by acclamation instructed its delegates for London following resolutions.
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Des Moines
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Iowa
Chicago
London
Gingham Dresses Sell At 69 50 Each In Chicago
In Chicago on April 24 a report said gingham dresses were offered for sale at 69.50 each. A modiste noted no simpler gown could be made for less than 100, citing rising gingham and fabric costs. Swiss model labor to imitate calico priced at 82.50.
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Chicago
Louisiana Faces New Suffrage Battle for Ratification
New Orleans April 24 The fight over woman suffrage and ratification of the federal amendment heats up as Louisiana’s general assembly meets May 10. Supporters expect a near 60 60 split with Mayor Behrman switching to support and John M. Parker and Hewitt Bouanchaud shaping the Senate stance.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
General Assembly
Behrman
United States
John M. Parker
Hewitt Bouanchaud
Senate
Grayson Mfg stockholders elect new board of directors
The J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Company stockholders met at the Chamber of Commerce and elected L. G. Worstell F. W. Bush F. D. Forsythe A. B. Roe J. H. Grayson B. W. Simpson and G. L. Grayson as directors for the ensuing year. Two directors are absent and the board will meet early in the week to organize.
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J. H. Grayson
Agriculture Secretary appeals to students to work farms
Washington April 23 Secretary Meredith said farm labor is only 72 percent of normal and could curtail food production. He urged college students and city men to spend vacations on farms, noting shortages are as acute as two years ago and wages 15 to 25 percent higher.
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Washington
Secetary of
Meredith
Forecast shows little change for late April into early May
Washington reports the forecast for April 26 to May 1 remains unsettled in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with showers in the first half of the week followed by fair, cool conditions.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Albany Opera House Spring Event Notice
Albany residents are invited to a Tuesday evening event at the Albany Opera House on April 27. Bring friends and family. event is organized by the committee.
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Albany Opera House
Cqpnanitton
Wood Busy in His Campaign Windup
Major General Leonard Wood closes his Ohio campaign with a Dayton visit to the soldiers home. He did not speak, greeting veterans and shaking hands. His planned stops included Miamisburg Middletown Hamilton Lebanon and Xenia before returning to Dayton and then heading to Cincinnati.
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Dayton
Leonard Wood
Ohio
Wood
Miamisburg
Middletown
Hamilton
Lebanon
Xenia
Cincinnati
Arrest Made in Killing of Olive Thompson
A young man was arrested in An Killing Warren after Olive Thompson, a 16 year old girl, was shot in the spine and found dead in the Thompson home. A rifle lay near the body and the father accuses murder not suicide. The suspect, identified by witnesses, entered the home at about 11 a.m. and left around 3 p.m., denying knowledge of the death.
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Warren
Olive Thompson
Thompson
Daughters of the American Revolution lay wreaths at Mount Vernon
In Washington on April 23 the Daughters of the American Revolution visited Mount Vernon to place wreaths on the tomb of George Washington signaling a ceremonial tribute during their convention.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Canada stands firm on not taking Armenia mandate
Ottawa reports Canada has not received any request for a Armenian mandate. The government says it has no desire to accept such a mandate and would not consider becoming mandatory for a distant nation, regardless of U S pressure.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Armenia
the Commons
United States
Wood and Cox Are Favorites in Vote at OSU
In a Friday straw poll at Ohio State University Governor Cox led with 51 votes and General Leonard Wood with 350. Hoover tallied 174, Harding 151, Johnson 58, and McAdoo received five. Six votes went to Chic Harley.
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Columbus
Cox
Leonard Wood
Ohio State University
Hoover
Wood
Harding
Johnson
McAdoo
Chic
Harley
Man Shakes Free From Chains After Crowd Collects Fees
A street performer in front of the courthouse chained by six padlocks and three trace chains convinced bystanders to pay to watch. He collected $7.45 before offering to split the difference and earned $10 as he freed himself in two minutes, leaving the crowd curious and richer by ten.
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Court House
Print Paper Bill Signed by Wilson to Boost Imports
President Wilson signed the print paper bill in Washington on April 24. The measure exempts imported paper costing eight cents or less per pound from duties, up from a five cent exemption, aiming to stimulate imports of print paper.
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Washington
Wilson
Tax Returns Unsigned Cause Tax Confusion
County Auditor Cornwell reports trouble with residents submitting personal property tax returns unsigned and without oaths. Lost $100 exemption and confusion rise as owners fail to designate taxing districts, adding to Auditor's office workload and detail work.
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Cornwell
Six armed men arrested by officer in auto
Canton reports that six alleged Black Hand members, all heavily armed, were arrested solo by Motor Cycle Officer Fred Vogley this morning while in a car.
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Canton
Fred Vogley
Moonshine Bust Brings Arrest in Glouster Case
Local officers seized a complete moonshine setup at the home of a colored man known as public safety item on the west side. Found were a still lacking only the coil a can of finished product ready for market mash in a lard can and a two thirds full 52 gallon barrel of liquid. Mrs Riley a relative of Brown's wife led to the warrant and alleged threats sparked the arrest. Barneys Oldfield of Athens named as partner. Federal officers expected to join the investigation.
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Glouster
Shotgun
Riley
Brown
Wallace
Marshall Hooks
Williams
Bailey
Barney Oldfield
Athens
Oldfield
Detroit
Columbus
May Grand Jury
Local business man faces disorderly charge hearing set
A local business man was arrested on a disorderly charge last evening and, upon arraignment before the mayor, demanded a hearing scheduled for Monday evening. The case will be disposed of then unless he pleads guilty.
Funeral for Bulstrom Infant Held at Home
The funeral for the 19 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Bulstrom was held at their home yesterday afternoon at 2 30. Rev. Orr conducted the services. Interment followed at the city cemetery. The child died Wednesday from pneumonia.
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Pat Bulstrom
Rev. Orr
Tragic Pneumonia Claims Oakdale Child Lucy Nicholson
Lucy Nicholson, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Nicholson of Oakdale, died Wednesday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev Milhioon and burial followed at Hollister.
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Lucy
Wm. Nicholson
Oakdale
Milhioon
Hollister
Frank C Colvin to Lecture at Presbyterian Church
Hear Frank C Colvin of Columbus at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Lectures illustrated by fifty slides.
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Frank C. Colvin
Columbus
Presbyterian Church
Fingerprint ID Links Body to Ohio Man
In LaPorte Indiana on April 23, fingerprints identified a man found dead near the city. He was Albert Leach of Tiffin Ohio, shot through the temple with a revolver beside him. Leach was said by Sheriff Mathias of Toledo to be connected to a $35,000 silk robbery but had escaped after shooting the sheriff.
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Laporte
Ind
Mathias
Toledo
Ohio
Albert Leach
Tiffin
Leach
Capper urges sugar seizure to curb profiteering
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas urged seizure of all sugar and its distribution at cost to thwart profiteers he says will rob housewives in the coming canning season. He also pressed for permanent regulation of profits.
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Washington
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Chas W Wilson Announces Candidacy for Probate Judge
Mr Chas W Wilson of Trimble told The Messenger at the county seat he will seek the Republican primary nomination for probate judge of Athens County on the non partisan judicial ballot. He cites business experience and lifelong GOP adherence as basis for consideration.
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Chas. W. Wilson
Trimble
Athens County
Caillaux Freed After Enemies Contact Conviction
Former French premier Joseph Caillaux, convicted of communicating with the enemy, was released today. He left Neuilly hospital where he was confined after officials warned him against staying in large cities and returned to Paris to prepare for a country move. His three year sentence was reduced by time served in solitary confinement.
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Paris
Joseph Cailaux
France
Caillaux
Neuilis
Order of Liberation
Voting Places Set by City Auditor in Athens
City Auditor Edmundson lists seven voting sites for next Tuesday in Athens including Gleason's marble shop on West Washington, Morrison Z. Boyce shop on West Union, Court House, Cooley and Campbell garage on North Court, Athens Real Estate office, City Hall, and Athens County Buick Company on Carpenter Street.
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Edmundson
Athens
Gleason’s Marble
West Washington Street
Morrison Z. Boyce
West Union Street
Court House
Cooley and Campbell
North Court Street
City Hall
Athens County Buick Company
Carpenter Street
Hoover Winning Billings Primary Show Hoover Leads
Hoover appears to have won the democratic preferential vote in the Montana state primary, strengthening his position as a potential Republican presidential nominee.
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Hoover
Billings
Mont
United Press
Herbert Hoover
Appeals for Passage of Soldier Aid Bill Quietly Grows
Washington April 24 A Congressional Record summary shows 38 petitions since April 1 urging immediate enactment of soldier aid legislation. Another 27 protest the soldier bill or tax increases, with eight denouncing bonuses and 14 demanding tax cuts. Universal training and the Wadsworth bill receive notable support amid petitions for Irish amnesty and light wine and beer amendments.
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Washington
Congress
Primary returns show Johnson leads in Butte precincts
Complete returns from yesterday's presidential primary indicate Senator Hiram Johnson of California leading in Butte. Early counts from 72 precincts show Johnson 2056, General Wood 477, Governor Lowden 425, Herbert Hoover 41, Senator Harding 66.
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Butte
Montana
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
General Wood
Governor Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Maggie Runs Them Chicago
Maggie Ferro, 16, ran away from home to escape a shiftless stepfather. She returned when her mother fell ill and then supported the family by caring for them.
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Maggie
Chicago
Maggie Ferro
Urges Protection of U.S. Citizens
General Alvarado, hero of the Obregon revolution, telegraphed Governor DeLahurta of Sonora urging immediate steps to protect Americans and other foreigners on the west coast of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alvarado
DeLahurta
Sonora
Mexico
Mean Chicago man accused in divorce case
Alfred Bancroft allegedly took candy from his three year old daughter in a divorce proceeding. Charlotte Bancroft filed the bill describing the incident and seeking relief.
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Chicago
Alfred Bancroft
Charlotte Bancroft
Lloyd George says Germany not violating Versailles treaty
In San Remo Lloyd George says Britain does not view Germany as violating Versailles or acting in bad faith. He accepts Germany seeking to raise the army from 100000 to 200000, contrasting French opposition voiced by Premier Millerand. He likens Germany to a paralyzed patient.
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San Remo
Germany
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Millerand
France
O'Dell Blames Public Opinion for Murder Conviction
James O'Dell, convicted of first degree murder in the Kneip case, claims public opinion influenced the twelve hour jury deliberation. He faces execution in the week of June 13. His wife, also charged, may be freed, though she remains to be tried. The couple allegedly beat Kneip after reports of misconduct.
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Rochester
N. Y
James O'Dell
Edward Kneip
Kneip
O'Dell
Five Men Arrested After Sugar Creek Incident
Five men Eliinor Finnan Ed Sabo Pete Kava Pete Sarri and Matt Misklin were jailed after a morning disturbance on Sugar Creek. Sheriff Herb Parker arrested Finnan and Sabo as he passed through Sugar Creek and later tackled the remaining three in a road fight. Deputy McKinley and Chief Bolin reported all three injured and claiming they fell from porches during the scuffle. Witnesses say the group drank patent medicine and caused trouble.
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Sugar Creek
Eliinor Finnan
Ed Sabo
Pete Kava
Pete Sarri
Matt Misklin
Herb Parker
Tick Ridge
Parker
McKinley
Bolin
Allied premiers reject German army size request
A News Agency dispatch from San Remo reported that the allied premiers rejected Germany’s demand to keep 200,000 troops instead of the 100,000 required by the Versailles treaty. The decision was announced in Paris on April 24.
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Paris
Germany
San Remo
Arrest Slayer Williams in Toledo Murder Case
John R. Williams and Allan Lee Jordan, both 23, were arrested at noon in Toledo for the murder of a police officer in Lynchburg Virginia and the wounding of another officer.
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Toledo
John R. Williams
Allan Lee Jordan
Lynchburg
Tout Admits to Robberies
Dayton police say 16 year old Domnick Dabbel confessed to over 75 robberies in the past nine months after arrest at the YMCA. Officers recovered a diamond ring valued at $300 from a recent burglary during the investigation.
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Dayton
Domnick Dabbel
President signs air mail routes bill
Washington April 24 President Wilson signed the post office appropriation bill authorizing the establishment of transcontinental air mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Post Office
Confidence on eve of Ohio primary as Harding and Wood claim wins
In Columbus April 24 both Harding and Wood expressed supreme confidence ahead of Ohio's GOP primary. Each camp claimed victory in the preference contest and in selecting delegates, with hints that Indiana May 4 could seal the nomination if Ohio's 46 delegates and 30 Indiana delegates go to Harding. Ohio Democrats face a clear, unopposed path on their ticket.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harding
Wood
Buckeye
Herbert Hoover
Hiram Johnson
Indiana
Ohioan
Josiah Bindley
Harding For President Club
John Price
Price
Jeans Club Parade Sparks Protest On Profiteering
New York April 24 ten thousand men and women in overalls planned a parade to protest profiteering in wearing apparel. After the march on Seventh Avenue they would stroll through Fifth Avenue retail district where city ordinance barred them from entering.
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New York
Seventh Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Conciliatory Policy For Ireland Reported In London
Sir Hamar Greenwood to inaugurate a more conciliatory line in Ireland with no raids or wholesale arrests except in murder cases and several small restrictions to be repealed. The cabinet reportedly plans concessions to be written into Lloyd George's home rule bill including 18 million pounds of Irish tax revenue for Ireland and possible transfer of customs supervision to the Irish parliament.
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London
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Chronicle
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Gompers to Outline Labor Policy in Cleveland Campaign
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will deliver an address in Cleveland on Sunday outlining labor policy. He will launch the Cleveland Federation campaign and emphasize the federation’s nonpartisan stance and general rules for judging candidates for labor support.
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Cleveland
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Cleveland Federation
New York Assembly Approves 2.75 Percent Beer Bill
The New York Assembly passed the Walker bill permitting manufacture and sale of 2.75 per cent beer. The measure advances to Governor Smith, who was expected to sign it.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly
New York
Smith
Nets
Coal freight-rate bill sparks winter price fears
Washington April 24 coal men oppose a measure to raise winter rates by fifteen percent to smooth year round coal movement. Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey argues the bill would curb winter price gouging, while hearings continue on the proposal.
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Washington
Yrelinghuysen
New Jersey
Frelinghuysen
Greeks Gain Stronger Hold in Asia Minor Concession
The council of premiers decides on a Greek sphere in the Smyrna district in Turkish Asia Minor. The concession extends more than fifty miles around Smyrna and about sixty miles into the hinterlands, marking a valuable territorial grant to Greece in the partition of Turkey.
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San Remo
Smyrna
Turkish Asia Minor
Greece
Turkey
Rev Walter Whallon speaks to Central Presbyterian men
Rev Walter L Whallon of Central Presbyterian Zanesville led the final talk in a Men’s Club series. The audience was smaller than hoped but the talk outlined church tasks and men’s roles with humorous stories and quotable lines. Whallon chairs Ohio Synod committee on Men’s work and noted his church’s strong men’s program. Dinner was provided by the Friendly Society.
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Walter L. Whallon
Central Presbyterian Church
Zanesville
Presbyterian Church
Whallon
Synod of
Ohio
Friendly Society
Urges Support of Church Movement
Cox in a public letter urges strong backing for the Interchurch World Movement. Thirty denominations plan a united effort to fund education benevolent and missionary work seeking $836,777,572. Ohio’s quota is $25,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
Interchurch World Movement
United Financial
Ohio
Eight Hurt As Train Side Swipes Local Near Akron
Eight men were cut by flying glass when a Northern Ohio Limited train side swiped a local at Wolf Crossing two miles southeast of Akron. Traction officials estimate car damage at $2,000. The limited was travelling about 35 miles per hour when impact occurred.
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Akron
Northern Ohio Lmited
Wolf Crossing
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