Coal Seizure Debated in Senate Session on Fuel Famine
The article reports a national coal crisis as Congress moves to consider drastic measures to secure coal for winter. Senator Calder urges presidential seizure of mines and Senator Borah pushes for a coal commission to study nationalization and miner conditions amid strikes. The debate shifts from a soldier bonus to urgent energy relief.
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J. Bart Campbell
Ud. N. S
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Calder
New York
Walsh
Massachusetts
Borah
Idaho
Senate 'A Bar Committee
Miller
Senate Labor Committee
De Valera Leads Small Rebel Force in Ireland
Belfast August 25 reports say Eamonn de Valera commander in chief of the republican irregulars appeared at the head of a small rebel force in County Louth. Another report put him in southwestern Ireland with Louth reportedly quiet, while a coup for the weekend was hinted.
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de Valera
Belfast
Eamonn de Valera
County Louth
Ireland
Louth
Fire destroys Calais dock area threatening army supplies
A large section of Calais docks on the English channel burned, prompting an entire infantry regiment to assist firefighters. Vast quantities of British army supplies were at risk of destruction as the fire raged, threatening major disruption at Port.
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Alais
France
Calais Dockr
English Channel
Hoop
Four Men Injured In Beaumont Mine
Four men were injured in a slate fall at the Beaumont Mining Company mine in Beaumont on Thursday afternoon. Glenn Pratt suffered a severe back injury and paralysis risk, Walter Oakley had a cracked pelvis, Worley Giffin sustained a strained hip and bruises, while John Vincent escaped serious harm. All were taken or sent home for treatment as crews prepared for machinery installation.
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Beaumont
Beaumont Mining Company
Glenn Pratt
Central Avenue
Sheltering Arms
Walter Oakley
Lower Plains
Worley Giffin
John Vincent
Chauncey
Pratt
Giffin
Oakley
Vincent
Ferry disaster claims fifty lives at Saran
Fifty people drowned when a ferry boat overturned at Saran near Calcutta. Rescue teams recovered many bodies as authorities investigated the accident and possibilities of overloading were considered.
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Calcutta
India
Saran
Bomb Found at Pere Marquette Shops Traced by Police
Police in Saginaw Michigan search fingerprints to identify the source of a high explosive bomb discovered in the Pere Marquette railway shops. The device failed to detonate after a blighting event, prompting a security investigation and heightened patrols.
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Saginaw
Mich
Pere Marquette Railway
Ohio coal production plans to be discussed by state commission
In Columbus Aug 25 officials will discuss methods to measure average coal output across Ohio mine fields. State Fuel Administrator Poor says railroad delays in coal shipments are the major handicap in the fuel situation.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ments
Ohio National Guard Troops Return From Camp Perry
Members of Company L of the 166th Infantry of the Ohio National Guard return to Athens after two weeks at Camp Perry. They will receive federal pay at the armory Friday at 7 pm. Privates earn $1 to $1.15 daily, with NCOs paid by rank. Some members may join the national rifle meet at Camp Perry, possibly joining the Ohio team.
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Co. L
166Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Athens
Camp Perry
W. W. Walsh
Carl Meighen
Ohio
Cedar Point
Toledo
Bill” Mills
Oles Says He’d Rather Sell Bananas Than Be Mayor
Former Youngstown mayor George L. Oles, arrested for blocking a sidewalk, comments he’d prefer selling bananas to occupying the mayor’s chair at city hall. The six month tumultuous tenure drew notable publicity for the city in Ohio.
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Youngstown
George L. Oles
Ohio
City Hall
Army board case aims to cover up debauchery claim
Oklahoma City August 25. Statement by Moman Pruett for Judge Jean P Day and his wife says the move to collect insurance also seeks to remove stigma from Col Paul Ward Beck's conduct and cover debaucheries of army officers in civilians homes. Beck died last April at the Days home.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Paul Ward Beck
Army
Jean P. Day
Col. Beck
Moman Pruett
International News Service Today
Army Board
Indemnity Crisis Looms Over Europe Says Ebert Ally
Fritz Ebert, son of President Ebert, warns Central Europe faces civil war and bloodshed as Germany's crisis worsens. He predicts a collapse of the mark, rising prices, mass unemployment, looting, and possible French intervention in the Ruhr and Rhine regions, threatening Europe’s entire stability.
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Fritz Ebert
Ebert
Germany
Ln.s
Prerlin
Poincare
Ruhr
Rhine
France
Europe
Fraternity Note Theft Case Dismissed at Hearing
Grand larceny charges for taking two promissory notes from the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Home Co. of Athens were dropped by Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig. Evidence showed Grow, editor of the 1922 Ohio University Athena, served as secretary and that notes were replaced before incorporation. The court ruled no grounds for grand jury action or civil liability, and the case was dismissed at the fraternity’s cost.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Home Co
Athens
Pearl W. Helwig
C. L. Grow
Helwig
Grow
Ohio University Athena
Lambda Chi Alpa Fraternity Home Co
Home Company
Explosives Seized in Dublin Reported by Free State Troops
Official announcement from Tondon states large quantities of explosives were seized in Dublin by Free State troops. The seizure came amid ongoing security operations and follows recent disturbances in the area.
Mexdenger's Cooking School Opens at Armory
Women of Athens and nearby areas are invited to attend the opening session at the Armory Tuesday afternoon at 2 15. Demonstrations of expert cooking with music refreshments and prizes. Admission is free. All women may attend Tuesday and also Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons.
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Athens
Armory
Pittsburgh Coal Groups Fight Cleveland Pact as Conspiracy Claim
Reports say the Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association and West Virginia operators plan to challenge the Cleveland agreement between the United Mine Workers and some signatory operators. They seek federal action alleging restraint of trade and conspiracy, with Don Rose in Washington as a key figure.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Producers’ Association
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Kanawha Valley Coal Operators’ Association
Don Rose
Washington
Daugherty
Federal Trade Commission
Pennsylvania
8. B. Avis
Cleveland
Jealous wife shoots rival before ten thousand at fair
At the Darke county fair grounds a woman shot her rival Mildred Foureman in full view of more than ten thousand spectators. The attacker, Reva Fendrick, was disarmed by her husband Frank Fendrick and arrested. She posted 5000 dollars bail in cash.
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Dayton
Mildred Foureman
Muncie
Ind
Reva Fendrick
Darke County Fair Grounds
Sarah Baltzell
New Madison
Frank Fendrick
Fendrick
Free State Advances in Western Front. Michael Collins Dead
Reports from Dublin cite Free State victories as Michael Collins lies in state. Kinsale Dungarvan and Dunmanway captured. Limerick raid nets 20 irregulars with machine guns and ammo seized. Some rebels pledge allegiance while others mass at Ballinaskig for new battles. Dail Eireann delayed to September 9.
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Daniel O'Connell
Ion
Dubli
Michael Collins
Free State
Kinsale
Dungarvan
Dunmanway
Limerick
Corks
Mike Collas
Wever
Ballinhassig
Dail Eireann
Richard Mulcah
Free State Army
Collins
Lima Locomotive Works Ordered to Build 45 Engines
Lima Ohio August 25 The Lima Locomotive Works is commissioned to build 45 engines for the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad. W L Reid president announced all are for heavy freight service. This increases total engine orders since January to over 200.
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Lima, O
Lima Locomotive Works
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
W. L. Reid
Unfolding Love Triangle Led to Possible Suits
In Oakland on August 25 arrangements were made to file suits by Mrs. Nellie Kendrick against her husband R Kendrick and Mrs. Edith Hunting, against Spreckles Wakefield, but filings were not expected before tomorrow.
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Oakland
Cal
Nellie Kendrick
R. Kendrick
Edith Hunting
Spreckles Wakefield
Worrow
French Lead in Rejection of Latest German Proffer
Berlin crisis deepens as Germany rebuffs a 60 million gold mark pledge and coal timber guarantees to the reparations commission. Britain’s Sir John Bradbury and American envoy A. B. Houston seek terms while Chancellor Wirth warns of a grave, possibly too late, crisis and France may act by sending troops to the Ruhr.
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Germany
Inter Allied Reparations Commission
M. Maneleve
John Bradbury
Heriin
M. Manuelere
A. B. Houghton
Wirth
Poincare
France
Rehr
Ohio University to Open Fall Term with Expanded Faculty and New Gym
Ohio University resumes classes September 13 after a three week fall football break. About 1 000 students attend the second summer session, with fall registration set for September 11 and 12. The summer program improved student qualifications and work output, though initial enrollment lagged behind 1921. New faculty faces, including C Bird as director of athletics and head of the new school of physical education, are anticipated. Maintenance overseer Professor Addicott will manage campus upkeep. Bids will soon seek construction of a new gymnasium to be one of the state’s best equipped facilities.
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Ohio University
Bryan
C. Bird
School of Physical Education
Addicott
Double Tragedy In Cleveland Unearths Two Deaths
Neighbors breaking down an apartment door after a sharp pistol blast found 80 year old widow Mrs. Elsie Dolch dead in the bathroom and a man suspected to be W. A. Vaughan, 50, seated in the hallway.
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Cleveland
Elsie Dolch
W. A. Vaughan
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