Bolsheviks Reach Bug River Ahead of Warsaw Defense
War news from various bureaus report Bolshevik forces crossing the Bug river on a 40 mile front near Warsaw after Polish retreat, with bridges captured and Warsaw preparing for a desperate defense. Paris and London dispatches note armistice talks unsettled, with Britain signaling possible halt of peace negotiations if Russia delays. Foreigner departures surge as Warsaw evacuees flee amid rising tensions.
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London
River Bug
Moscow
Bug River
Warsaw
Foreign Office
Danzig
Soldau
Lloyd George
Russia
Armenia
China
Bug
Lomza
Byelostok- Warsaw
Mazowieck
Minsk
Europe
Folsheviki
M. Kilishko
M. Krassin
Polana
Krassin
Keminoff
Athens County Farm Bureau Demonstrations Cut Losses
The Athens County Farm Bureau led by the county agent shows the value of scientific farming with poultry culling schools across the county. Four schools attracted 175 attendees, 4,137 hens were examined and 40 percent culled, saving feed costs and highlighting the program's return on Farm Bureau membership. More culling schools are planned.
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Athens County
Athens County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Carry Whiskey In Gasoline Tank
DAYTON August 4. A car parked near police headquarters held 180 quarts of whiskey in a false gasoline tank. The driver has not appeared to claim the vehicle or liquor, and police are left with the seized property and a white elephant on their hands.
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Dayton
Lewis Orders End to Kansas Mine Strike Actions
In Indianapolis on August 4 John L. Lewis international president of the United Mine Workers sent telegrams to all 33 idle Kansas mines ordering a resumption of work. He denounced Alexander Howat for fomenting the strike and warned him to comply with union laws while urging Howat to stop obstructing the agreement with coal operators.
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Indianapolis
Kansas
John L. Lewis
Alexander Howat
Lewis
Howat
United Mine Workers
Order Roads to Aid Coal Delivery
The Interstate Commerce Commission amended the coal transport order to add three railroads the Zanesville and Western Campbells Creek and Morgan town and Wheeling to move bituminous coal to the northwest. The measure aims to relieve the regional shortage by expanding carrier participation.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Comission
Zanesville and Western Railroad Company
Campbells Creek Railroad Company
Morgantown and Wheeling Railroad Company
Britain Sends Strong Note to Bolsheviks Over Peace Talks
London reports Britain has sent another note to the Bolsheviks. Earl Curzon, secretary for foreign affairs, dispatched the strongly worded communication, seeking a direct unequivocal answer. It appears linked to the London peace conference and the Bolsheviks pressure on Polish armistice delegates.
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Zurich
Moscow
Paris
Warsaw
Foreign Office
Minsk
London
Britain
Earl Curzon
Ironton Republicans Promote State Central Committeeman Bid
Messrs Arthur J. Hannan and A W Abele of Ironton visited Athens today to rally support for Arthur J Hannan in the State Central Committeeman race for the tenth district. John Cornes of Ironton also seeks a committeeman post in the district.
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Messrs
Arthur J. Hannan
A. W. Abele
Ironton
Athens
Ohn Cornes
League of Nations Moves Toward Global Disarmament
The disarmament commission of the League of Nations met in San Sebastian to survey world armaments with aim to cut them to the lowest figure. Delegates from major powers including France Britain Spain Italy Brazil Belgium Japan and Greece will appoint secretaries for naval military and aerial matters. After surveying armaments the league will set maximum limits and require destruction of surplus material. The council also discussed mandates for Germanys former colonies and the fate of liquor trade in those possessions.
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Henry Wood
United Press
San Sebastian
Spain
League of Nations
League Council
Disarmament Commission
France
Britain
Italy
Brazil
Belgium
Japan
Greece
League
Germany
James C Seiple 31 Dies After Illness in Athens
James C Seiple of Richland avenue died at his home Tuesday night after a two year tuberculosis illness. He was a street car conductor with work in Columbus and is survived by a wife, three children, his mother, five brothers, and four sisters. Funeral at Apostolic church Thursday at 12:30 with burial in Hebbardsville cemetery.
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James Seiple
James C. Seiple
Richland Avenue
Columbus
Apostolic
Nettie Seiple
Martin
Edward
Harry
Athens
Lewis
Akron
James
Mary Beal
Lucy Bolen
Effie King
Belle Gold
Seiples
Suffragists Alarmed by Tennessee Ratification Fight
Distress signals from suffrage headquarters as Knoxville gears up for a state legislative session to decide if Tennessee becomes the thirty sixth ratifying state. Anita Pollitzer warns national anti suffrage influences threaten success and calls for urgent national attention.
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Knoxville. Tenn
Tennessee
Delaware
Anita Politzer
Abby Scott Banter
Dayton
Ohio
Ohio University Extension Term Enrolls 720 Students
The latest count shows about 720 students registered for the extension term at Ohio University. The five week special term runs until September 3, with schools around the state nearing their start as the university moves toward its first semester.
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Ohio University
Cox and White Breach Talk Sparks League Rift
Nominee Cox in Columbus is quoted as suggesting the League of Nations issue could force mediation by the League if necessary. A Republican statement accuses George White of overstepping by commenting on Cox and Democratic stance, warning him to focus on action rather than remarks.
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Columbus
League of Nations
Cox
George White
Democratic National Committee
White
Repair of 150000 Freight Cars Seen Soon
United Press report from Washington notes railroads will begin repairing 150000 damaged freight cars almost immediately after rate increases. Director Parmelee says higher revenues will help return cars to service, easing shortages and boosting coal and food transport. Coal prices are expected to rise 50 to 80 cents per ton after August 25, with the government gaining about 100 million dollars annually in taxes.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press State
Washington
Parmelee
Bureau of Railway Economics
General Coal Association
Disappearance Tied to Stolen Whiskey Payment
Chicago police seek Harry Michell, 24, pickle factory owner, after he allegedly vanished with 81 thousand dollars paid by three men for 850 cases of fictitious whiskey. The case centers on the bogus whisky sale and missing funds.
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Chicago
Harry Michell
Wayne County Harding Boosters Visit Marion Porch
Five hundred Harding supporters from Wayne County Ohio visited Marion to meet the Republican presidential candidate, touring to his porch and planning to hear a speech at 2 PM. The delegation reflects immigrant and Amish areas loyal to Harding as national campaign strategy unfolds with labor endorsement and a broad itinerary.
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Marion
Harding
Wayne County
Ohio
Mount Vernon Avenue
Fox
White
League of Nations
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Wilson
Homer Cummings
Cox
E. H. Moore
Moore
Washington
Tammanyites
Cummings
Organized Labor
T. W. O’conner
O'Conner
New York
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Minnesota
Northwest
Tennessee
South
Funeral closes state offices for Hanly services
In Indianapolis on August 4 state offices closed for two hours during funeral services for J. Frank Hanly former governor who died in an auto crash near Dennison Ohio last Sunday.
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Hanley
Indianapolis
J. Frank Hanly
Dennison
Ohio
Mexican government pledges protection for Americans in Lower California
The Mexican government informed the American embassy that all possible precautions will be taken to protect Americans and border-area property in Lower California amid the rebel action of Governor Cantu against the de la Huerta government. The assurances followed U.S. representations for canal protection serving the Imperial Valley of California.
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Washington
Mexico City
Lower California
Mexico
State Department
Cantu
de la Huerta
Imperial Valley
California
Half of Nation's Currency Carried in Private Pockets
Philadelphia Aug 4 William H Hutt acting governor Federal Reserve Bank says about one half of the U S currency totaling 3 000 000 000 is kept in pockets purses under mattresses socks or in strong boxes He argues this cash could pay off a seventh of the national debt stabilize finances and deflate prices while deposits rise lagging as people seek ready money.
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Philadelphia
United States
William H.hutt
Federal Reserve Bank
Hutt
Demonstration Field Day At Southeastern Ohio Test Farm
Athens county farmers including Raymond attended a field work demonstration at Carpenter Meigs county on Tuesday. A large turnout heard morning tours of crop rotation and fertilization trials and afternoon talks by C M Montgomery Wooster Experiment Station R A Hammond sheep specialist and Meigs County Farm Agent Woodward.
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Raymond
Athens County
Southeastern Ohio
Carpenter
Meigs County
C. M. Montgomery
Wooster Experiment Station
R. A. Hammond
Woodward
Democratic convention backs Volstead law amendment plank
In Saratoga Aug 3 the Democratic state convention adopted a platform plank calling for amending the Volstead Prohibition Enforcement Law to allow state legislatures to set alcoholic content. The plank followed a sharp floor fight led by George R. Lunn of Schenectady who led the dry forces.
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Saratoga
N. Y
George RK. Lunn
Schnectady
Remains of Oldier Arrive Home for Burial
The first local soldier to die overseas and be buried here arrives in Athens. Harley Ball, about 24, son of Arss Ball of Wiatown, drowned while bathing with U S troops, died with the Fourth Army. His body rests at the Baug undertaking and will be moved to Morgan County for burial. He leaves two brothers and two sisters and his parents, with one sister Mrs. Veral O Phillips in Athens.
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Athens
Harley
Baug Undertaking Establishment
Morgan County
Harley Ball
Arss Ball
Wiatown
America
Veral O. Phillips
Woodward Avenue
Conference to Open August 19 in Ohio County Churches
The Ohio Eastern Christian Conference, comprising ministers and churches from Athens Hocking Morgan Perry Meigs Gallia and Vinton counties, will convene with Graham Christian sessions starting at 2 PM Thursday August 19 and run through the following Sunday.
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Ohio Eastern Christian Conference
Athens
Hocking
Morgan
Perry
Meiga
Gallia
Vinton Counties
Harding Promises on Suffrage Cause
Marion Aug 4 Warren G Harding pledged to press Republican leaders in Tennessee to ratify the Woman's Suffrage Amendment. Mrs Abby Scott Baker of the National Woman's Party said she conferred with the Republican candidate and will dine with Governor Cox to urge similar action among Democratic leaders in Tennessee.
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Marion
Warren G. Harding
Tennessee
Abby Scott Baker
National Woman's Party
Cox
Miners Expect Return Soon After Indiana Illinois Strike
United Mine Workers officials predict the strikers in Indiana and Illinois will be back at work within a day or two, ending production disruptions caused by the unauthorized walkout. The report notes the two states remain tied up as negotiations continue.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
United Mine Workers
New Truant Officer Named for Athens City Schools
Charles Bobo named the new truant officer succeeding Spence Baker who has served for about two decades. Baker, a Civil War veteran, recently suffered a stroke. Bobo, a licensed engineer, will assist Chief Engineer Arthur Oxley with school duties and janitor tasks, earning $100 a month starting immediately and helping with painting at Central School.
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Charles Bobo
Athens City
Spence Baker
Mr. Baker
Bobo
Arthur Oxley
Oxley
Central School
Harding Clarifies Position on League in Declarations Today
Marion Aug 4 Senator Warren's speech opens day in Richland and Suvuneins with Harding saying if forced to pick one priority he prefers domestic peace over international peace. He had planned to avoid treaty talks until after rival's upcoming speech. Voters focused on safety and security arguments.
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Harding
Marion
Warren’ S
Richland
Suvuneins
League
Republic
Polish Independence Promises Stir Senate Plea
Senator King of Utah urges President Wilson to reconvene Congress and present the Polish situation to pledge U S aid to a free Poland. He says the United States is bound by armistice terms to support Poland’s independence and warns against abandoning the pledge.
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Washington
Wilson
United State
King
Uran
Th ‘King
United States
Poland
Mrs Midkiff Dies In Athens At 70
Mrs Warrick Midkiff passed away this morning at 9 20 at her University Terrace home in Athens aged 70. She came to Athens two years ago from Coolville where the family lived twenty years. Funeral services will be held at Tuppers Plains with time announced later. She was born in Virginia and leaves two brothers W W Dewey of near Athens and Scott of Tuppers Plains and two sisters Mrs Matilda Harvey Emerson Iowa and Mrs Mellissa Cowan Baltimore Ohio.
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Scott
Tuppers Plains
Matilda Harvey
Emerson, Iowa
Mellissa Cowan
Baltimore, Ohio
Fire Devastates Bradford Ohio Blazes Through Lumber Yard
A fire of undetermined origin in a Bradford Ohio lumber yard swept through the town early today, destroying more than a dozen businesses and rendering over twenty families homeless. No casualties are yet confirmed, but authorities expect a full check on residents in the path of the flames. The blaze cut Bradford off from wire service and delayed Pennsy trains. the Red Cross in Dayton awaits word to aid. Bradford, a Pennsylvania line junction 15 miles west of Piqua and 25 miles north of Dayton, has about 1500 residents.
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Cincinnati
Bradford
Miami County
Ohio
Pennsyvania
Red Cross
Dayton
Pennsylvania
Piqua
Non Partnership Notice by W F Patton
William F Patton states he is not a partner of Robert Bircher Jr of Deanville and will not be responsible for any transactions with that party. W F Patton Grocery Co Nelsonville Ohio.
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William F. Patton
Robert Bircher Jr
Deanville
W. F. Patton Grocery Co
Nelsonville, O
AFL launches campaign to boost influence in industry
Atlantic City Aug 4 The American Federation of Labor seeks a stronger role in the industry federation secretary Frank Morrison announced today.
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Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Evacuation of Warsaw by Allied Missions Reported
A dispatch to the News states that French and British missions have evacuated Warsaw. Citizens of allied nations fled from the Polish capital as combat actions intensified.
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Warsaw
London
Outlaw Rail Leaders Face Indictments in Chicago
Indictments returned in Chicago today against 41 members of the Chicago Yardmen and United Enginemen for alleged Sherman Anti Trust and Lever Act violations. The case stems from the railroad strike of last March with the identities of respondents kept secret. Named defendants include John Rman, head of Yardmen, and Reading of the enginemen.
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Chicago
Eand
Nts
Chicago Yardmen's Association
United Enginemen’s Association
Last Marc
San Ae
John @rman
Reading
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