Peace Prospects Rise as Britain Prepares Irish Settlement Reply
London reports the British government drafted a reply to Sinn Fein on Lloyd George proposals for an Irish settlement. The note, likely vague, could demand many concessions while signaling Ulster solvable. Cabinet members including Viceroy Fitzalan and General Macready attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
London
Sinn Fein
de Valera
Lloyd George
Ireland
Connecion
Fitzalan
Macready
Ulster
Dublin
Watch Your Step As Train Schedule Changes Hit Athens
In The Messenger edition notice, passengers warned to check the railroad time card before riding a B. and O. train on Sunday August 14. Four of five trains altered leave times under the new schedule, prompting caution for travelers in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pension Granted to Mrs Isabel Irwin of Albany
Mrs Isabel Irwin of Albany has been notified by Hon I M Foster that her pension claim has been allowed. She is widow of Civil War veteran William H Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Irwin
Albany
I. M. Foster
Irwin
William H. Irwin
Examinations For Ohio Postmaster Jobs Held In 64 Cities
Competitive civil service exams conducted today in Columbus and other Ohio cities to select eligibles for postmaster positions. Locations include Newark Marion Dayton Circleville Bellefontaine New Lexington Cambridge Coshocton Mt. Vernon Orrville and Shelby with vacancies in Baltimore Fairfield County Johnstown Licking County Utica and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
United State Civil Service Commission
Ohio
Newark
Lancaster
Marion
Dayton
Circleville
Bellefontaine
New Lexington
Cambridge
Coshocton
Mt. Vernon
Orville
Shelby
Harding
Baltimore
Fairfield County
Johnstown
Licking County
Utica
Adena
Albany
Antwerp
Anna
Apple Creek
Bergholz
Bradford
Brilliant
Byesville
Camden
Centerberg
Coolville
Chardon
Cleves
College Dr
Lakeside
Lakeview
Leesburg
Loch Loveland
Lucasville
McClure
Marengo
Metamore
Middleport
Mendon
Mineral City
Mount Ored
Mt. Victory
New Madison
Oakwood
Ohio City
Tayne
Pleasantville
Put-in-Bay
Republic
Richwood
Ittman
Rockford
Seaman
Shiloh
Arsaw
West Carrolton
West Ty
Wilberforce
Williamsport
Willahire
Winchester
Notable Ohio births and historic mastodon find listed
Yesterday's in Ohio notes mark key births and events: 1835 Gen Isaac Sherwood born in Stanford New York. 1838 later Ohio secretary of state and congressman. 1851 Brig Gen John L Clem born in Newark. 1866 Cincinnati records a day with 86 cholera deaths from the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac R. Sherwood
Ohio
Congress
Stanford
N. Y
Bucyrus
Abraham Hana
John L. Clem
U.S. Army
Newark
Cincinnati
Big Bill Haywood Haunts Soviet Relief Efforts
The United States and Soviet representatives wrestle with Haywood and other American deportees who remain in Russia. Hoover’s relief plan aims to deliver famine aid quickly, while Brown seeks instructions on letting Americans leave if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Browning
United Press
Washington
Big Bill
Haywood
Fort Leavenworth
Soviet Russia
Herbert Hoover
American Relief Commission
Russia
Walter L. Brown
Soviet Ark
Litvinoff
Brown
United States
Araes
Hoover
New York
Black Sea
Petrograd
Moscow
Youths Arrested in Counterfeiting Ring Exposed
In Mansfield Ohio on August 13 John Kmetz aged 17 from Cleveland and 18 year old Columbus resident King Williams were slated for parole from the Mansfield reformatory when federal warrants would arrest them. Authorities allege they counterfeited and circulated five dollar notes and a complete note counterfeiting machine was found in Williams cell. Williams reportedly confessed and implicated Kmetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
John Kmetz
Cleveland
King Williams
Columbus
Mansfield Reformatory
Federal Reserve Bank
Williams
Kmetz
Rebellion May Break To Quiet Power In Russia
Paris dispatch says Don Kouban and Terek Cossacks form United Council and central administration for government. They align with the Revolutionary Constituent, signaling a shift from anti Bolshevik support. Wrangel remnants suffer in Constantinople as Red Cross aids refugees and refugees’ capital funds small ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
M. Kharlamoff
Russian Revolutionary Constituent Assembly
Don
Kouban
Terek
United Council
Constantinople
Denikine
Wrangel
Kerensky
Social Revolutionary Party
Kharlamoff
American Red Cross
Salome Hiccago Divorce Claim Cites Wedding Dispute
In Aug 13 report Mrs. Peter Druitain alleges in her divorce suit that Salome was the bride but refused to dance for her husband at the wedding party and he crowned her his queen with a piece of crockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salome Hiccago
Salome
Peter Druitain
Workers Recalled as Pennsylvania Shops Reopen
One hundred or more shop men reported for work August 1 in Altoona prompting a 500 rise in ten days as Pennsylvania shops in this division resumed operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Moonshine Ring Busted as Denshaw Pleads Guilty
Constable Mariner and Officer Cady seized a moonshine operation near Chauncey after a search warrant uncovered a still, fifty gallons of mash, and whiskey. George Denshaw pled guilty before Justice Helwig, paying a 300 fine plus costs and faces workhouse detention until payment is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Denshaw
Mariner
Offcer Cady
Denshaw
Chauncey
Helwig
Kennedy murder mystery widens as Obenchain arrives
Ralph Obenchain, divorced husband of Madalynne Obenchain, travels from Chicago as central figure in the Kennedy murder case. Madalynne, indicted for the crime, may issue a statement to help her defense, while Rev A W Burch and Arthur C Burch face indictments. Investigators seek motive tied to Mrs Obenchain and Burch, hoping new disclosures will shed light on the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Ralph Obenchain
Madalynne
Kennedy
Madalynne Obenchain
Chicago
Obenchain
A. W. Burch
Evanston
Arthur C. Burch
Burch
Tariffs on the Rich Aim to Share Burden Fairly
The White House states that the revenue revision targets a proportional tax burden across classes. It rejects claims of easing taxes for the rich and emphasizes preventing evasion while maintaining accountability. The administration expects higher earners to pay their fair share as part of a balanced, enforceable system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
White House
Harding
Half Billion Dollar Liquor Trade Seen Bypassing Prohibition
Federal officials estimate bootleggers move between 25 and 50 million quarts of hard liquor annually through underground channels. About 9 million gallons reached bootleggers last year with profits around 360 million dollars, while many consignments are diluted before sale to boost earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Apcc
United States
Haines
Chief Ashworth
Customs Service
Suspect Arrested in Myers Lake Poker Hold- Up
Police in Cleveland arrest a man with a long criminal record suspected in the killing of one man and serious wounding of another during a poker party holdup at Myers Lake near Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Myers Lake
Canton
Bootlegging booming in Hammond as speakeasies tempt buyers
In Hammond on August 13 a leading bootlegger said the town is fully engaged in illegal liquor sales. He noted that any prospect offered to buy often counters with a cheaper pint, illustrating a crowded illicit market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond, Ind
Hammond
Tin plate workers back Cumberland mills reopen
After a shutdown since July 1 the Cumberland Maryland tin mills reopened restoring employment for 200 men at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Americans begin formal relief pact with Soviets in Russia
In Riga on August 18 officials prepared to sign a relief accord as the American Relief Administration and Soviet delegation resume talks. Walter Brown and Maxim Litvinoff discussed plans for food distribution and personnel duties while Hughes instructed Brown to proceed. Four more Americans arrived in Reval, including two women, with assurances sought for safe departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Russia
United States
Walter. Brown
American Relief Administration
Maxim Litvinoff
Brown
Hughes
Reval
Litvinoff
Moscow
Royal Kelly
Pined faith: Mrs Elk Levy survives after swallowing pin
In Chicago on August 13 doctors said Mrs. Elk Levy would die within a day after swallowing a seven inch pin. The pin was removed three months later and she is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elk Levy
Allies in Russian relief study group formed
Paris Aug 13 The United States will join the Russian relief committee as decided by the supreme council. The commission will include three members from each power and operate in an unofficial capacity to study coordination of relief activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Harvey
United States
Supreme Council
Watch Dog to Sell Tickets at State Fair Gate
McKinley H. Sauer known as the Messenger Watch Dog was named by L. J. Taber director of Agriculture to serve as ticket seller at the main automobile entrance. This marks the Watch Dog's fourth year in the gate role during the Ohio State Fair season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
McKinley H. Sauer
Messenger Watch Dog
L. J. Taber
French Still Insist On Holding German Districts
In Paris the supreme council weighed another Anglo French clash over the Rhine barriers and Ruhr control. Britain urged France to drop guarantees as Berlin met the ultimatum, while Paris argued Germany has not fully kept promises, keeping allied force ready near the Ruhr. The council set the Silesian issue to the League for interpretation and potential surrender effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Miller
Paris
Supreme Council
Dusseldorff
Rhine
France
Berlin
Germany
Ruhr
League of Nations
What Do You Know About Rats Anyhow
Rabid call to action on rat control details rat population estimates and disease risks. Emphasizes citizens hide traps and poison and warns of rats climbing fields and sewers while noting prizes for rat tails. Mentions immigration laws and nationwide rise in rat issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
United States
Europe
City Federation
Snoopy Neighbors Reported as Raid Triggers
Federal agents from Toledo raided several Ottawa county farm houses on Friday and Saturday seizing moonshine mash and a still. Farmers greeted agents with sarcasm about snoopy neighbors. Two arrests were made on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ottawa County
Prohibition
Ohio Colleges Can Start Upon Building Soon
Ohio's higher education building program may begin after September 1 with contracts let during the two year period. The allotment from the two year levy assigns 72 percent to Ohio State and 14 percent each to Miami and Ohio Universities. The state highway and public works department will handle the contracts under the new re organization act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
Miami
Price Today
Carl E. Steele
Ohio State University Board of Trustees
Price
State Department of Highways and Public Works
Diary Golf Notes Endorse Bent Follow Through
From a diary on golf technique the author favors a bent left arm and stiff left leg in the follow through to reduce slicing. He argues the stiff arm method yields better results than the common wrist turning tip and notes keeping eyes down and avoiding a rapid follow through. Additional putting tips emphasize hitting a precise spot on the ball, with further details continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jett
Explosion damages Dayton streetcar during strike unrest
In Dayton Ohio on August 13 two streetcars operated by strike breakers were attacked. One car ran over an unknown explosive on the tracks shattering all windows and breaking two wheels. A second car was stoned earlier and a brick struck a strike-breaking motorman injuring him. No one killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Westside
Dayton View
Harding urges push of railroad bill before recess
President Harding in a conference with Republican House Leader Mondell urged quick passage of the administration railroad bill despite strong opposition, aiming to move it through the House before the upcoming congressional recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Republican House
Mondell
Gun Battle Wrecks Downtown Cleveland Restaurants
In Cleveland on August 13, two armed robbers battled in downtown eateries forcing patrons to shelter under tables. Paul Pappas, owner of a restaurant, was shot in the foot and is hospitalized. Gus Pappas is jailed on the shooting charge after the attackers looted about $125 from Downing's restaurant and fled after a gunfight with cashier Conklin.
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Cleveland
Paul Pappas
Gus Pappas
Downing
Conklin
Old grudge sparks Island Park dance pavilion shooting
At Island Park a crowding dancing pavilion incident ended with one soldier firing into the audience. J. Justin, 19, was shot in the abdomen while an unidentified man was wounded in the knee. The two soldiers fled and authorities conducted an all night search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Wilbur Wright Field
Island Park
Justin
Nouth
National Guard Review Set for Sunday at Camp Perry
A review of three regiments of the 74th Brigade Ohio National Guard will be held Sunday afternoon at Camp Perry under Brigadier General F D Henderson. Bayonets and helmets will be worn and afterward the Port Clinton choral society of over fifty voices will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
74Th Brigade
F. D. Henderson
Port Clinton
Chicago and Northwestern shops resume operations
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad resumed operations in their car shops on August 1, employing about 1,200 men. At the same time their locomotive shops reopened with about 25 percent of the usual force back to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Railroad
Reep Adoniram Judson
Burma
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Gells
Uncle Sam
By Edwin Hullinger
America
Reds
Watch Dog
Snoopy
Ohio Colleges
Charles “Chick” Evans Jr
National Guard
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