New German Offer Sparks Allied Unease Over Reparations
Paris reports the latest German reparations draft unsatisfactory to France. Briand aims for British approval for a quick move into Germany while Viviani's arrival could shape Washington’s stance. Officials fear a breakdown in allied unity as the plan demands no lump sum reduction and seeks to cancel guaranties including Silesian coal field returns to Germany.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Paris
France
Jusserand
Great Britain
Briand
London
Germany
Ing
Rene Viviani
America
Viviani
Washington
Dom Waseos
Rio
Silesian
Prison escape ends in river chase as Laird recaptured
Clyde "Toughy" Laird escaped Athens county jail this morning by sawing bars with hidden tools smuggled in a pole. A posse including Deputy Sheriff Pete McKinley, Justice Pearl Helwig, Sheriff Parker and Chief Graham hunted him from the ward to the river where Laird attempted to swim away and was dragged from the water after a gun was leveled. Six saws were surrendered at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Toughy
Laird
Athens
Nelsonville
Pete McKinley
Justice of the Peace
Pearl Helwig
Parker
Graham
Lew Graham
Mill Street
Pete
Flarmony
Justice Helwig
East Bridge
Sheriff Parker
Harmony
McKinley
England to seek clarifications on German reparations offer
London officials asked Berlin to explain vague clauses in its latest reparations proposal. The note says acceptable explanations could keep the plan in play for Supreme Council review this week, with allied experts set to analyze the German terms and funding of debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. L. Keen
United Press
London
British
Foreign Office Today
Berlin
Supreme Council
Foreign Office
Senate panel kills Culbert bill on workers' comp insurance
Columbus April 27 The senate judiciary committee voted to kill the Culbert bill which would have allowed liability insurers to write workers' compensation in competition with the state fund. The move preserves the state plan and blocks private insurers from entering the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate Judiciary Committee
Findlay Building Program Expands Beyond Pre War Volume
Findlay opens a vast construction year with over one million dollars in private building projects by contractors. City and county highway work amounts to nearly as much, and more than one hundred new homes are included in the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Pennsylvania Railroad Declares Quarterly Dividend
Philadelphia dated notice states the Pennsylvania railroad today declares a quarterly dividend of one cent per share. The brief item records a financial action by the rail company with emphasis on the dividend declaration date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia, Pa
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
Jacksonville Boy Becomes Famous Parachute Leaper
Earl Woodgerd of Jacksonville has drawn attention for record flights and parachute jumps during service at Kelly Field Riverside Rockwell Eugene Camp Lewis and Mather Field. He won a San Francisco air race and set a world record for the number of men leaping from one plane with three 3000 foot wing jumps in March, counting two wing jumps on March 4 and four cadets on March 9.
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Jacksonville
A. R. Woodgerd
Earl
Air Service
Kelly Field
Texas
Riverside
California
Rockwell Field
Eugene
Oregon
Camp Lewis
Washington
Mather Field
San Diego
Young Woodgerd
San Francisco
Gollden Gate
Woodgerd
Army Air Service
Aris Air Service
Open shop push gains broad backing at industry meeting
Joseph DeFreese, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, told about 2,000 business leaders in Atlantic City that the open shop movement aims to reduce friction with labor through voluntary policies. He denied Labor Federation charges that the chamber seeks to destroy unions and urged wage cuts for railway workers, arbitration in disputes, and possible tariff revision to aid growth while noting high freight rates hinder the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Cough
United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Joseph DeFreese
Chicago
Organization
DeFreese
Chamber
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Kansas Industrial Court
Police Chief Maxwell pleads not guilty to bribe charge
Police Chief A. H Maxwell pleads not guilty after being accused of accepting a bribe from bootleggers. County prosecutor says he will ask Governor Davis to remove Maxwell, who states he will not resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
A. H Maxwell
Davis
Maxwell
French betting hesitates as Carpentier favored for Dempsey match
Paris sports writers note French bettors hold back real money while most expect Georges Carpentier to beat Jack Dempsey. Public odds are not yet posted and anticipation grows as wagers remain light.
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Paris
Georges Carpentier
Dempsey
Warren School Health Survey Finds Few Skipped Saturday Plunge
Miss Anna E. Moon, in a health survey of Warren district schools, reports 4064 students counted and only 118 did not participate in the Saturday plunge, indicating broad participation across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waren
Beth
Warren
Anna E. Moon
Postmaster Enforces General Delivery Restrictions
Cincinnati April 27. Postmaster Joel C. Clare announced new general delivery rules. Wives and young girls using general delivery for clandestine correspondence must discontinue or risk discovery as mail will be delivered to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, CO
Surory
Joel C. Clare
Dog Tags Issued This Year Reported in County
County auditors report about 1860 dog tags issued so far this year, a touch under last year’s total. Henry Williams of Glouster, the county dog catcher, urges unlicensed dogs to be licensed before Fido ends up in the dog pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
Glouster
Fido
DROWNS IN OHIO RIVER NEAR EAST LIVERPOOL
Seven year old Wilbert Miller drowned in the Ohio River near East Liverpool. The tragedy occurred in this locality as authorities investigated the accident and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Wilbert Miller
Ohio River
Here
Woman's Equal Rights Bill to be Introduced in House
Representative Simeon Fess will introduce in the House the Woman's Equal Rights Bill drafted by the National Woman's Party. Senator Curtis of Kansas will carry it in the Senate. The measure aims to abolish legal discrimination by sex and coverture and grant women equal rights under the Constitution, affecting citizenship, government service, jury service, and inheritance laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Fess
National Republican Congressional Committee
House
Curtis
Kansas
National Woman’s Party
Congress
Susan B. Anthony
United States
District of Columbia
Woman's Party
Sage
State wards exposed to tuberculosis in cattle herd laxity
Inmates of state institutions have been recklessly exposed to tuberculosis. E. C. Shaw, president of the board of administration, charged in a report to Governor Davis today. Shaw warned the state will suffer financial losses of hundreds of thousands due to lax inspection of state cattle herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
E. C. Shaw
Board of Administration
Davis
Shaw
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Riverside With No Damage
Two light tremors were felt in Riverside on April 27 causing rattling of windows but no damage was reported. Local residents described the shocks as brief and mild.
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Riverside
German reparations failure costs U S business millions daily
F N Hurley former U S Shipping Board chairman tells United Press that unresolved German reparations quarrel stalls world commerce. He cites 40 percent of steam ships tied up and 50 percent railroads slack, affecting farmers and communities as Europe remains unsettled. He warns world accounts must balance before business normalizes.
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Chicago
F. N. Hurley
U. S. Shipping Board
United Press
Hurley
United States
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Europe
Truck Overturns Near Lisbon Injuring Six
A truck overturned near Lisbon injuring six people. Responders rushed to the scene as authorities investigated the cause of the crash and transported the injured to area hospitals for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Here
Whole Town Fights Fires in Marshfield
An Athens man visiting New Marshfield recounts villagers banding together to combat a shed fire caused by a straw bale. He notes the alarm triggered a quick, collective response with residents carrying buckets and pans, praising Marshfield’s 100 percent efficiency.
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Athens
New Marshfield
Marshfield
Tragedy in Loop: Hoy Fires on Davis Then Commits Suicide
In Chicago on April 27 Jeanette Hoy fired two shots at Catherine Davis on a Madison and Wabash platform and then shot herself. Both women were fatally wounded as crowds panicked and a note about a bullet was found with Miss Hoy.
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Chicago
Jeanette Hoy
Catherine Davis
Madison
Wabash
Loop
Miss Davis
Taxation dominates as legislature advances in Columbus
Taxation remains the key issue as both branches push to recess. The House aims to form a compromise with Governor Davis, while the Senate passes resolutions on a constitutional amendment to end the uniform rule and cap the tax rate at 18 mills. A state building program, school funds, and local measures receive action as sessions proceed.
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Columbus
House
Davis
Fouts
Senate
Whittemore
Crabbe
Finance Committee
Archer
Robinson
Hancock
Brand
Justices of the Peace
Hines
Travas County
Representative Weygant
Cleveland
McCoy
House Cities Committee
Committee On Codes
Death follows taxi clash at Bingham funeral
In Chicago on April 27 detectives report a night of revelry before the funeral of Charles D. Bingham. One of three brothers John Charles and Hardy Bingham died after a taxi strike and a fight with driver Edward Siegal who struck John Bingham in the jaw. Seigal is held for investigation as the elder Bingham’s funeral proceeds today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles D. Bingham
Hughes
John
Charles
Hardy Bingham
Charcoal Iron Company
Detroit
Michigan
Edward Siegal
John. Bingham
Seigal
Bingham
One Lucky Woman in Newark Receives 300000 Dollar Inheritance
Mrs. Jacob Bolin learned from Pennsylvania that she has been willed a $300,000 estate. The message indicates a substantial bequest to the Newark resident from her former home state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Jacob Bolin
Pennsylvania
France Rejects German Reparations Offer Impacts U S Markets
Paris officials rejected the new German reparations proposal. In New York early trading, industrials fell with declines from about a half point to over two points from the previous close, signaling a downward trend in stock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
France
New York Stock Exchange
Obregon Orders Army to Show No Mercy in Northern Mexico
Mexico City April 27 President Obregon ordered his military chiefs to advance without mercy against northern revolutionaries. He demanded absolute surrender of chieftains and dismissed rumors of a May 5 revolt. He opposed a Navy spending plan of 50 million dollars, urging funds for education and agricultural development instead of road militarization.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Mexico
Prices Lower on New York Stock Exchange
Prices were generally lower on the stock exchange today in New York as traders faced a downbeat session. Investors watched for signals from key indicators and market mood remained cautious throughout trading.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Tornado Ravages Braxton Mississippi Town
HATTIESBURG Miss April 27 Efforts to contact Braxton Miss after a deadly tornado last night report twelve killed numerous injured and almost all buildings demolished in the town all clear details awaiting confirmation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Miss
Braxton
Fish and game war dens nabbed near Vermilion
In Vermillion Ohio on April 27 state fish and game agents reported undercover operations by men posing as fishermen. They carried rods and spears and were fined $25 after informants described their catches.
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Vermillion
Meeting of Athens Country Club Subscribers
A meeting of Athens Country Club subscribers will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Tuesday evening May 3 at 7 o'clock to adopt a constitution and by laws and to elect directors. Full attendance of subscribers is desired. The Executive Committee, 4-27-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Athens Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
Old Judge and War Veteran Wing Dies at 76
Peter F. Wing former judge of the Ohio Supreme Court of Appeals died in Cincinnati at age 76. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 9th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and sat on the bench from February 9, 1885 to February 9, 1915 before retiring to Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Peter F. Wing
Ohio Supreme Court of Appeals
Wing
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Milford
Burglars Take Watches and Rings From Norwalk Store
Burglars damaged a plate glass window at W. C. Gilger jewelry store in Norwalk by throwing a brick and made off with watches and rings valued at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
W. C. Gilger
Ohio Master Printers strike insurance ruled valueless
Ohio insurance commissioner B Wearheart ruled strike compensation policies sold to master printers are unenforceable in Ohio courts. He said insurers must hold a state license to conduct business, a claim prompted by inquiries into Maryland firms issuing strike protection without Ohio agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
B. Wearheart
Gearheart
John J. Hoban
Cleveland Typographical Union
Supreme Court
Road Workers Quit Over Wage Cut North of Chauncey
Dozens of state road workers north of Chauncey halted duties as wages were cut from four dollars to three forty per day. Supervisor Art Falloon and truck drivers remained at noon, with teamsters and most laborers absent. The cut, ordered by County Engineer Baker, matched reductions seen in other industries and came from the division engineer. Bakers office confirmed orders originated higher, with Falloon in Columbus for talks with the highway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Art Falloon
Baker
Columbus
Falloon
State Highway Department
Contractors and unions to meet over 20 percent wage cut demand
In Lorain Ohio contractors and unions plan a Saturday afternoon meeting to seek an agreement on a requested 20 percent wage reduction by contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain, CO
Modern Woodmen Meeting Announced for Wednesday Evening
The Modern Woodmen call a meeting for Wednesday at 7 PM. T A Cotton, Clerk, urges all members to attend.
Gorman Moves to Stop Conspiracy Suspects From Leaving U S
District Attorney George Gorman seeks to stop alleged gamblers and former White Sox players from fleeing to Canada or Mexico to avoid trial for conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series. Sport Sullivan Abe Atell Rachel Brown are abroad while Ban Johnson heads to Washington. Eight have posted bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Gorman
White Sox
Gorman
Sullivan
Abe Atell
Rachel Brown
Canada
Bill Burns
Mexico
Ban Johnson
Washington
Economist Urges All Rail Facilities Pooled Across Nation
Robers Jett Lauck of the American Federation of Labor urges unified regional control and pooling of rail facilities to save over a billion dollars annually. He backs pool of shops, routes, terminals, tickets, and standard time tables to reduce congestion and costs, arguing private ownership cannot achieve these gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Thornburg United Press
Chicago
United States
W. Jett Lauck
United State Labor Board
Lauck
Mnife
Rail freight reform eyed to boost railroad profits
Lauck argues heavy duty upgrades and permanent consolidation would yield millions in yearly railroad savings. He cites freight car use and efficiency gaps, noting 1917 to 1929 freight trends, but warns current administration costs hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauck
United States May Seek Delay in Ruhr Occupation Plan
United States may ask France to delay proposed occupation of the Ruhr as Italy and Great Britain weigh support for France. If they seek time to discuss a new German offer, France could be forced to hold troops until pursuit of a broader agreement progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
France
Ruhr
Italy
Great Britain
State Department
An Ordinary Hen Eats as Much as a Prize Winner
Readers are invited to obtain a free 26 page booklet from The Messenger about standard and non standard chicken varieties in the United States. The U S Department of Agriculture study is summarized in the Practical Chickens booklet available by mail. Send two cents for postage to the Information Bureau in Washington D C with name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mation Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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