Wilson presses Senate for rapid ratification of peace treaty
President Wilson urged expedited ratification after outlining how delays hurt U S production trade and national life. He warned reservations could complicate Article Ten and the Monroe Doctrine while noting other nations may act only if the United States clarifies its position. Senators Lodge Borah and McCumber questioned reservations and the draft covenant's terms.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Great Britain
United States
League of Nations
United States Senate
Toermany
Arizona
Montana
Alaska
Missouri
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Idaho
Illinois
Suspected murder tied to death of nine year old Jewell
In Greendale Hocking county the death of nine year old Jewell is under suspicion of murder. A search followed her failure to return from a store trip and her body was found in a stream with blood near the scene. No further details have been released.
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Nelsonville
Jewell
Greendale
Hocking County
National battery match results across multiple cities
Sports box scores show Chicago versus New York and St. Louis against Boston with battery pairings listed. Cincinnati faced Brooklyn with noted lineups and scores.
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National
Chicago
New York
Alexander-Killifer
Douglas-Snyder
St. Louis
Boston
Woodward-Clemens
Fil- Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Ring-Wingo
Cadore- Kreuger
Athens County Fair Opens With Large Stock Display And Night Lights
The Athens County Fair launched with a record stock exhibit and a bustling racing card. Officials expect a day and night fair with a carnival, Ferris wheel, auto show, vaudeville, and ample amusements as crowds gather and stock entries near 175 head.
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Athens County
Fair Board
Bennie Buck
Ringling Brothers
Rainbow Band
New Road Repair Method Tested on Athens Albany Pike
Officials test tarbound macadam on the Athens Albany pike to fill large holes. The material uses tarbound limestone plugs rammed into the road bed, and experts say these plugs may outlast the surrounding unbound limestone.
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Athens County
Athens-Albany
Correction on miners hours policy typo
In the Messenger dated Friday August 15 a report misstated that coal operators in four central states voted for a six hour day. The error said miners. no meeting has occurred and hours have not been presented to the miners organization which convenes in Cleveland September 9. A joint meeting will decide any proposal thereafter.
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United Mine Workers
Cleveland
President Wilson urges ratification without amendments
Washington reports that President Wilson told the Senate the peace treaty and league covenant must be accepted as is or rejected entirely. He warned against amendments or reservations to avoid sending the pact back for reconstruction. He noted Article Ten may impose a moral obligation but U.S. action remains freely controllable when the time comes. The discussion focused on Shantung, reservations, and U.S. obligations under the league.
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United Press Staff
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Germany
United States
Shantung
Wilson states U S keeps reparations claims for Lusitania
President Wilson told the foreign relations committee that the United States has not waived its reparations claims for the Lusitania sinking. He added that the final amount will be determined by the reparations commission and that he sought no advantage under general clauses to gain moral influence abroad.
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Washington
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
America
May Get an Island Yap in Pacific for U S Use
President Wilson told the Senate foreign relations committee that the United States may obtain control of the Yap Islands for naval and communications use. He noted Japan Britain and Germany deals in the Pacific do not block U S access and said Yap would be reserved for a general conference on cable ownership and operation.
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Lodge
League of Nations
Wilson
Smuts
Borah
McCumber
United States
Pittman
Nevada
Germany
Paris
Pacific
General Board of the Navy
Japan
Great Britain
Shantung
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Close Two Afternoons At Athens Stores For Fair
Athens business men will close their shops Thursday and Friday afternoons this week due to the fair. The Thursday closure was expected, and Friday was added so employers could enjoy the final day of the event.
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Athens
Teachers' Meet Very Successful in Athens County
The second day of the Athens county teachers institute used a chautauqua format. Registrations reached 440, with about 300 from Athens county and the rest from across the state. Dr M W O Shea of Wisconsin University spoke on The Trend of the Teens, warning about rapid youth maturity driven by movies. Dr J R Jewell of Arkansas University followed, engaging the audience with wit and solid ideas.
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Athens County
Teachers’ Institute
M. W. O'Shea
Wisconsin University
J. R. Jewell
University of Arkansas
Permits to Wed for Four Couples in Ohio
Elza Jefferson Tucker a 38 year old farmer and Emma Everette 23 both of Athens R D 3. Michael E Harworth 28 a civil engineer and Margaret Thomas 18 both of Gloucester Rev Robinson J H Gregory 23 an engineer of Columbus and Sylva Mae Sowards 19 a domestic of Albany Justice Helwig.
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Elza Jefferson Tucker
Farmer
Emma Everette
Athens R. D
Michael E. Harworth
Margaret Thomas
Glouster
Robinson
J. H. Gregory
Columbus
Sylva Mae Sowards
Albany
Justice Helwig
Deaths and Funeral Rites for Charles W. Lawrence
Charles W. Lawrence of Athens dies at 79 after a long illness. He leaves widow Helen A. Cable, two sons W B and P B Lawrence, and grandchild Grace Lawrence. a brother Horace B Lawrence and sister Mrs W O Stout. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm at his residence with Rev. Dr. B D Evans. interment West Union Street Cemetery. He had diverse business ventures in Athens including Crippen Wagon Co and later retail wagon and farm machinery sales. He married Fannie Blaine Boyd, then Helen A Cable in 1902. two marriages, two sons born from first marriage.
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Charles W. Lawrence
North College Street
W. B. Lawrence
P. B. Lawrence
Grace Lawrence
Athens
Horace
B. D. Evans
Columbus
M. E
West Union Street
Mr. Lawrence
Carthage Township
Athens County
Lawrence
Crippen Wagon Company
Eldrige-Higgins Company
Beasley Milling Co
Carthage
Fannie Blaine Boyd
Kate
Maggie Boyd
Helen A. Cable
Campbell Funeral of John C Campbell Held at Residence
The funeral of the late John C Campbell was held at the residence Monday at 2 pm with many friends and business associates in attendance. Rev A B Riker, who officiated at the Campbell marriage thirty five years ago and conducted funerals for his daughter and son, spoke of Campbell as a good man and citizen who helped build the city. Interment was in West Union Street cemetery.
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Campbell
John C., Campbell
A. B. Riker
M. E. Church
Mr. Campbell
Athens
West Union Street
Navy Tent Sits at Fair Grounds To Enlist Men
H Wilkins eng class one and assistants from the Zanesville naval recruiting station will be at the Athens county fair all week to promote enlistment in the United States Navy. The tent offers literature and information on naval service with enlistment options of two three or four year terms chosen by the applicant.
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H. Wilkins
Zanesville
Athens County
United States Navy
Navy
Mr. Wilkins
Recruiting Officer to Attend Athens County Fair
Recruiting Officer Fraschnat announced he will not visit Logan as planned but will be at the Athens County Fair this week to interview men seeking reentry into the army. Honorably discharged veterans may receive their Victory tons by bringing their discharge and visiting the post office building recruiting office open in the evening.
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Fraschnat
Logan
Athens County
May end strike talks in Ohio cities
Representatives of striking Ohio electric carmen will meet with Newark Zanesville and Lima mayors and Springfield city manager this afternoon in Springfield to seek end to the work stoppage.
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Columbus
Ohio Electric Carmen
Newark
Zanesville
Lima
Springfield
Military Pursuit Underway After Aviator Kidnapping Across Mexico
Secretary Baker orders a swift pursuit of bandit captors for two army aviators kidnapped in Mexico. Col Langhorne led the Eighth Cavalry in the chase as press dispatches report the incident. Texas Governor Hobby speeds National Guard mobilization to 16 000 men to respond to the evolving crisis. Mexican ambassador Benin says ransom details are not yet confirmed, but Mexico may avoid paying if needed.
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Washington
Baker
Department
Col. Langhorne
Eighth Cavalry
Austin
Tex
Hobby
Mal
Harley
Texas Guard
Davis
Petersen
Ygnacio Benin
Saidigington
Boniling
Mexican bandits paid for release of two lieutenants
Official reports to the southern department headquarters said the full $15,000 ransom was paid for the release of Lieutenants H. G. Peterson and Paul H. Davis in San Antonio Texas as of August.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southern Department
H. G. Peterson
Paul H. Davia
Mexican bandits paid ransom to free aviators near Marfa
Peterson and Davies arrived on the U S side with Captain Matlock after a ransom raised by private subscription in Marfa reached the bandits camp opposite Candelaria. Matlock crossed with the money aided by the Marfa bank official, while the aviators report they were unharmed. The U S government will reimburse the donors according to Maj. Gen. Dickman.
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EL Paso
Tex
Tl Peterson
Paul Davies
Ing
Matlock
Red States Cavalry
Davies
Peterson
Marfa
Candelaria
Captain Matlock
Femenell
Marfa National Bank
Big Bend
United States
Jos. Dickman
Southern Department
Note on Mexican crisis as aviators held and negotiations loom
Washington reports growing interest in the Mexican situation after bandits kidnapped two U S army airmen. Airmen reportedly released soon, with War Secretary Baker to issue a statement when safe. State Department awaits Carranza reply to a demand for immediate action amid new ransom and theft reports in Mexico.
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Washington
United States Army
War Department
Department
Baker
Isue
State Department
Carranza
A. Goenaga
Mexico City
Mexico
F C Stedman Co to Close Friday Afternoon
The F. C. Stedman Co grocery and packing house will close Friday afternoon so employees can attend the fair. Date shown 8 18 32.
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F. C. Stedman Co
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