Workers seek government ownership of railways
Labor leader Warren S. Stone told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that workers demand a share in management under the Sims bill and the Plumb plan. He urged nationalization to curb high living costs, saying industrial democracy must replace autocratic control of industry.
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Congress
Warren
Esch
Stone
B. M. Jewell
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
United Press
Warren S
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
House Interstate Commerce Committee
America
Federation of Labor
Cleveland Army Food Sale Draws Record Crowds
Cleveland's surplus army food sale opened amid a World Series mood with long lines at shops before opening. Women led the crowds lugging baskets and baby carriages as three loads of peas tomatoes and other canned goods were sold quickly. Prices fell in stores and officials expect further declines with more meat arrivals.
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Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
Peonies Irises Planting Window Stressed By Expert Advice
Readers are urged to plant peonies and irises from August 15 to September 15 to ensure fall growth and spring blossoms. Ohio State University horticulturist A C Hotties cautions against spring planting due to root loss. An Ohio accident report notes Rev Elsea of Amesville injured Ford incident, while road repairs near Jacksonville improve conditions and troop trains move through Athens for Camp Sherman.
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A. C. Hotties
Ohio State University
Elsea
Amesville
Ford
Jacksonville
County Road Gang
Athens
Union Depot
Camp Sherman
Dan Baird Loses Eye in Coal Mine Accident
Mr Daniel Baird of 182 West Union Street underwent eye removal after being struck by coal at Mine 210 Sugar Creek three weeks prior. A veteran miner with thirteen years at the mine he is well known locally and described favorably.
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Daniel Baird
West
Union Street
Baird
Sugar Creek
Canoeists Rescued By Passing Freight Boat
Frank Williams aged 20 and John Solles 19 were rescued by a freighter about thirty miles off Toledo after their canoe capsized during a lake storm. The freighter, nearing Toledo, plucked them to safety and was expected to arrive today.
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Cleveland
Frank Williams
John Solles
Toledo
Reacua
Federal Grain Board Profits From Wheat Markup
Representative McCulloch cites letters from Julius H. Barnes showing the U S Grain Corporation kept wheat prices 20 to 30 cents above the $2.26 government price. The profits cited total $23 763 320 93 with Barnes claiming $2 000 000 000 worth handled. Congress intended government to cover marketing and re sell at the $2 26 price.
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Washington
United States Grain Corporation
McCulloch
Julius H. Barnes
Barnes
McCullouch
Congress
Local Social Notes From New Marshfield and Nearby
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones and family and Mrs. Cora Nanna were guests of relatives in Athens Saturday night. Wm. Sturgill and family spent Sunday in Carbondale. C. L. Stewart traveling for Semi-Wellston Coal Co. was here for over Sunday. Grange picnic planned next Saturday with well filled baskets. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Todd of Haydenville visited sister Mrs. R. Hysell. R. Hysell went to Columbus for stockholders meeting of Columbus Wholesale Grocery Co. Mrs. Julia Johnson and son Barron of Athens stayed with sister Mrs. Floyd Beverage. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rhorick returned to Barberton after visiting relatives here. Mrs. Henry Nice is in Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs. Zapp. Carl Smith of Toledo visiting Ethel Jones Hamilton.
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C. L. Jones
Cora Nanna
Athens
Wm. Sturgill
Carbondale
C. L. Stewart
Wellston Coal Co
Grange
Henry Todd
Haydenville
R. Hysell
Annie Hamilton
Todd
Columbus
Columbus Wholesale Grocery Co
Julia Johnson
Barron
Floyd Beverage
Fred Rhorick
Barberton
Henry Nice
Zapp
Carl Smith
Toledo
Ethel Jones Hamilton
Bartlett
Burns
Ruth Brooks
Strode
McConnelsville
Chautauqua
Chloe Harris
Vern
Lillian Rardin
Pomona Grange
Oak Hill
Chloe
Rardin
J. R. Edgerton
Lillian Bardin
Guy Glover
Clark
Selby Heights Fruit Farm
Plantsville
Cecil Burns
Portsmouth
Harry Burns
Convicted assailant to hang at Moundsville tonight
Hugh Ferguson a colored man convicted of criminally assaulting Mrs. Ernest Zimmerman a white woman of Hancock West Virginia will be hanged at 5 30 tonight at the penitentiary in Moundsville He has made a complete confession.
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Moundsville
W. VA
Hugh Ferguson
Ernest Zimmerman
Hancock
Ohio University chief loses economics head to higher salaries
President Ellis confirms Dr Herbert Simpson head of economics resigns after two years at Ohio University. Simpson has received offers from several colleges offering higher pay. Ellis laments faculty losses but cites limited state salary funds.
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Ellis
Herbert D. Simpson
Ohio University
Simpson
Ohio
Dr. Simpson
Sharpsburg R D 2 Farmers Benefit From Rains
Splendid rains make farmers glad with haying threshing and mowing in full swing. A picnic at the Experiment Farm Fleming Washington Co will draw crowds this week Thursday. August fourteen marks a key day for old Bartlett Academy attendees.
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Fleming Washington Co
Bartlett Academy
Ohio River Stages Rise at Multiple Points
Ohio river stages show Point Bridge 6.1 feet rising, Herr's Island 6.2 rising, Davis Island 8.7 rising, Beaver Dam 8 feet stationary, Parkersburg 10 feet rising, Cincinnati 12.4 feet rising as of Aug 6.
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Pittsburgh
Point Bridge
Herr’s Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
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