British Premier Pursues Quiet Peace Move in Irish Rebellion
Unitedress reports London sources say Premier Lloyd George seeks talks with Sinn Fein leaders to end the Irish conflict. Officials note no meetings yet and warn the effort may be dropped if no common ground is found. Meantime, large internment camps hold many leaders including the first Sinn Fein detainees arriving at Ballykilkelly Camp Down. Countess Markiewicz faces a Dublin court martial for leading a Sinn Fein Boy Scouts branch.
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Webb Miller
Unitedress
London
Lloyd George
Sinn
Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Boy Scouts
Extra Guard Expanded Around Buckingham Palace
After dock fires in Liverpool linked to Irish sympathy, Scotland Yard raises guards at Buckingham Palace and tightens royal protection. Authorities pursue rumors of a broader Irish sympathizer plot to target the palace and soldiers in Ireland.
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Liverpool
Ireland
England
Scotland Yard
Buckingham Palace
Boy dies after accidental gun discharge in Ohio
In Logan Ohio on a Friday afternoon a 12 year old boy, son of J. E. Bebout of Marion township, pressed a 32 calibre revolver to his head to test its coldness. The weapon discharged and the boy died a few hours later. The bullet struck the brain at the center of the forehead.
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Logan
J. E. Bebout
Marion Township
Justamer Club Meeting at Mrs Keller’s South Market Street
Mrs Ed Keller hosted the Justamer Club on Thursday evening at her South Market Street home. All members attended and enjoyed refreshments. In Cities was the contest question. Mrs Theo Britsch won the club prize, Mrs Effie Acker won the visitors prize. Guests included Mrs Effie Acker, Mrs Charles Notestone, Mrs Davis, Mrs John Stoody, Miss Margaret Stoody, Mrs Sam Primmer.
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Justamer Club
Ed Keller
South Market Street
Theo Britsch
Effie Acker
Charles Notestone
Davis
John Stoody
Margaret Stoody
Sam Primmer
Schools Closed In Gibsonville Meningitis Outbreak
Gibsonville public school closed due to spinal meningitis spread. A young son of Charley Keller, about eight, is the latest case.
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Gibsonville
Charley Keller
Harding Calls For Big Navy
President elect Harding declared for a navy equal to the nation's greatness in Newport News at the Academy of Music. He spoke after arriving from Panama aboard the Pastore and urged world disarmament only after a strong American fleet is built.
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Newport News
America
Harding
Academy of Music
Panama
Whiskey Seized in Lexington Prohibition Raid
Three hundred cases of whiskey valued at 72000 dollars were seized by local prohibition agents and are being held at the government building in Lexington.
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Lexington
Stand of Allies Against Greek King Upsets Greek Cabinet
Athens amid a plebiscite on Constantine's return as king. The allied note, aiming to sway Greek voters against him, surprised ministers who expected British tacit opposition. Rumors say Constantine would take command in Smyrna if restored while Premier Rhallis says funds are needed to keep the Asia Minor campaign.
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Athens
Constantine
Smyrna
George Rhallis
Asia Minor
Wash House at Bailey Run Mines Nearly Abandoned
Chauncey Coal Company official says a jointly built wash house at Mullins mine on Bailey Run cost about 2500 dollars. Petty thefts have led to most men using improvised shacks for clothing, with glass broken and belongings lost, leaving owners and miners upset.
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Chauncey Coal Company
Mullins
Bailey Run
Sharp
Ready to Vote America into the World League
Argen tina proposes a motion at the league assembly requiring all independent nations to declare their desire to abstain from membership or be counted as members. If approved, Germany would likely join and the United States would need to notify the league if it opts out.
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America
Henry Wozv
United Press
Geneva
Dec
Tina
League
Germany
United States
Agents Have A Soft Snap At Liquor Trial In Columbus
Federal agents testified they bought six drinks of whiskey and two half pints at the defendant's soft drink emporium, accompanied by a woman, during testimony in a liquor law violation case. On cross examination the agent admitted the government funds liquor for them, prompting a remark from the defense attorney about the job.
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Columbus
Joint Boys Meet at Mohicans Class Room
A joint meeting of Mohicans and Winners church boys classes is set for Sunday morning at the Mohicans room. About 75 boys are expected to attend with a well prepared program.
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Presbyterian Church
Mrs Josephine Roche Granted Divorce Over Missing Kisses
In Cincinnati Ohio Mrs Josephine Roche says her marriage failed after nine months without a kiss. The court granted her a divorce citing the lack of affectionate contact as a key factor in the breakup.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Josephine Roche
Sunday Dinner at Spring Hotel Albany
Eat your Sunday dinner at the Spring Hotel in Albany with meals served from noon until 7 PM. Reservations are available by phone.
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Spring Hotel
Albany
Theft of Motorcycle Ends in State Prison Term
Ralph Lewis of Chauncey pleaded guilty to stealing a motorcycle and was sentenced to not less than one nor more than fifteen years in the Ohio penitentiary. He took the bike from beside a mine and wrecked it in an ensuing accident. The plea change avoided further county costs.
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Court House
Ralph Lewis
Chauncey
Ohio
Lewis
Two Marriages Performed by Justice Helwig
A brisk court morning as Justice P. W. Helwig wed two couples. First, William Hurst of Glouster and Edna Russell of Cardondale were married at 9.00 am, followed by Ray Johnson and Naisy Bodkins from Athens State Hospital at 9.30 am.
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Justice of Peace
P. W. Helwig
Justices
William Hurst
Glouster
Edna Russell
Carbondale
Ray Johnson
Naisy Bodkins
Athens State Hospital
Bodgins
Albany
Four Stage Jail Break At Steubenville Jail
Four inmates escaped Steubenville jail after beating a trusty and binding him. George Spears Charles Spurrier Joe Pistol and Orville Keller fled through a main floor window after Keller opened Pistol’s cage. Ed Sullivan was knocked down but later freed and raised the alarm.
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Steubenville, O
Steubenville
George Spears
Chas. Spurrier
Joe Pistol
Orville Keller
Keller
Pistol
Spear
Spurrier
Ed. Sullivan
Trusty
Sullivan
Weather forecast for December 6 to 11
Weather forecast for period December 6 to 11 covers Atlantic and Gulf states Ohio Valley Tennessee and Great Lakes region with moderate temperatures considerable cloudiness and occasional rains.
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Washington
Atlantic
Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Great Lakes
Peru Accepts League Invitation for Armenian Turkish Talks
Geneva dispatches report Peru cabled acceptance of the league invitation to mediate between Armenians and Turkish nationalists. Italy and Cuba notes say they are considering the invitation and will decide later.
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Geneva
Peru
League
Italy
Cuba
Exchange of pulpits postponed in Ohio synod
The exchange of pulpits between Dr. George P. Horst of Second Presbyterian Portsmouth and Rev Wilcox of Athens, announced for tomorrow, has been postponed a week. Horst is regarded as a leading young Presbyterian minister in the Ohio Synod and will be welcomed in Athens when he speaks.
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George P. Horst
Second Presbyterian Church
Portsmouth
Wilcox
Athens
Horst
Ohio Synod
Mingo Strike Turns on Expected Clash with Union
Williamston, W Va, Dec 4 Jack Flag a Roanoke coffin salesman arrived and said federal troops have been called in. He intends to stay until something happens and claims to offer attractive casket prices amid the strike situation.
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Williamson
W. Va
Jack Flag
Roanoke
Mingo County War Over Unionism Fights It Out
Williamson coal operators and United Mine Workers clash over open shop and unionism in Mingo County. Officials warn of bloodshed while federal troops deter violence as 28 men face murder charges tied to strikes and dynamiting at Ajab colliery.
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Harold D. Jacobs
United Press
Williamson
W. Va
America
Mingo County
Harry Olmstead
Williamson Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
International Headquarters
Sheriff's Office
Kentucky
David Fowler
Ajab
Hatfield
Baldwin-Felts
Matewan
French floriculturists breed strong stemmed carnations
French floriculturists report carnations bred with stems strong enough to support heavy blooms without support. The development promises sturdier cut flowers and longer vase life for commercial growers.
Argentine Withdraws Dander Up In League Assembly
Honorio Pueyrredon, Argentine minister and head of the delegation in Geneva, notified the League assembly that Argentina has withdrawn. He said Argentina would resume its place if the assembly withdraws its Thursday action postponing all amendments until 1921. Pueyrredon voted against the postponement but was overruled by President Hymans.
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Geneva
Honorio Pueyrredon
Hymans
League of Nations Assembly
Pueyrredon
Action Reopened Next Monday Reported Before Announcement
Preceding Argen tine's action, reports indicated the entire question would be re opened on Monday. The statement suggests a delay or reconsideration ahead of official steps.
Farmers to press Congress on food profiteering drive
President Charles Barrett of the National Board of Farm Organizations says over 1.5 million farmers unite to push protective legislation. A public returns committee will coordinate farmer and consumer aims with the Consumers League and labor groups. Cooperative societies are being formed nationwide to aid farmers in wholesale purchasing of seeds, machinery, and supplies to curb profits by speculators.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Dec
National Board of Farm Organizations
Congress
Charles Barrett
Barrett
National Board of Consumers League
Labor Group
National Board
United States
Grain gamblers robbing farmers of all profit
Clara Smith Hamon remains missing along the international boundary as investigators question suspects in border cities. Juarez dance halls and gambling dens were searched and the international bridge was guarded to stop her escape.
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EL Paso
Tex
Clara Smith Hamon
International Boundary Line
Juarez
International Bridge
Riding Alone
Clara Smith Hamon flees Ardmore charged with murder of Jake Hamon. Officials say she is traveling alone across southwestern oil fields toward the Mexican border with no apparent help from friends.heet
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Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake Hamon
Russell Brown
Jake Hannon
al Jennings
Clara Smith Hannon
Engaged: Prince of Wales to Princess Margaret of Denmark
Rumor says the Prince of Wales will announce engagement to Princess Margaret, youngest child of Prince Valdemar. Margaret Louise Marie Helene, born September 17, 1895, resides in Copenhagen and follows her mother Princess Marie’s Catholic faith. The government will decide if conversion to Protestantism is required.
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Copenhagen
Prince of Wales
Margaret
Denmark
Valdemar
Margaret Louise Marie Helene
Christian of
Marie
Orleans
Prince of Wales Denies Danish Engagement Rumors
The Prince of Wales entourage in London on December 4 denied there was any truth to rumors of an engagement to Princess Margaret of Denmark or an imminent announcement.
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London
Prince of Wales
Margaret of
Denmark
Bandit Robbery Ends as Detectives Free Cleveland Man
In Ohio two bandits blindfolded tied and gagged R. J. Kazmer of Cleveland to the rail of the second car on the westbound New York Central No. 5. They stole 112 dollars in the Buffalo yards. New York Central detectives freed him at Ashtabula late Friday.
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Ohio
Ease
Buffalo
New York Central
R. J. Kazmer
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Judge bids Chaplin mustache off the stand
In Cleveland on December 4 Judge Kennedy told Oscar Martin his Chaplin style moustache has no place in court. Martin was testifying in a divorce case when the judge ordered him off the stand and sent him to a barbershop, continuing the hearing.
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Cleveland
Dee
Charlie Chaplin
Kennedy
Oscar Martin
Martin
Widow of Jake Hamon Breaks Silence in Public Statement
Ardmore Oklahoma December 4 Widow Clara Smith Hamon speaks publicly as she packs to leave for Oklahoma City to buy mourning clothes defending her late husband against insinuations. She says she lived with him warmly and blames Clara Smith Hamon for provoking harsh treatment and public insults by parading with Mr Hamon.
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The
United Press
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma City
Mr. Hannon
Clara Smith
Smith
Hamon’s Nephew, Mr. Hamon and
Waldorf-Astoria
New York City
Mr. Hamon
Hoop snaps up as Pellman struck in panic incident
John Pellman ran and yelled police when grabbed near a dark spot. He stepped on a hoop that unexpectedly snapped up and struck his legs, causing panic and a tense moment in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
John Pellman
Memorial Service of Athens Lodge Elks Set for Sunday
The Athens lodge of Elks holds its annual memorial service Sunday at 10 30 in the morning. All members are urged to attend. No out of town speakers will appear and a short and instructive program has been arranged.
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Athens Lodge of Elks
Capper Attacks Grain Gambling in Senate Push
Senator Capper charged grain gambling as the main cause of farm price slumps and unveiled a bill to ban futures trading with a ten percent margin requirement unless delivery is actual. He warned that Chicago trading dominates market prices, with wheat sold fourteen times before any corn reaches markets, hurting farmers.
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L.C. Martin
United Press Staff
Washington
Senator Cappag
Kansas
Capper
Senate
United States
Chicago Board of
Chicago
Board of Trade
Pension bill to be offered by Congressman Foster
Congressman I M Foster travels to Washington to attend the opening of Congress. He has prepared a bill to pay veterans pensions monthly instead of quarterly and will push for early passage after Congress convenes. He previously represented Athens Chamber of Commerce and southeastern Ohio boards at a coal rate hearing before the public utilities commission, which adjourned to January.
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I. M. Foster
Washington
Congress
Foster
Athens of Commerce
Federated Boards of Trade of
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Elks Memorial Services Set for Sunday Morning
The annual memorial services will be held in the club rooms Sunday morning at 10 30 for Elks only. A large attendance is desired. Alex M Moore, Secy.
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Elks
War Measures to Be Repealed in Short Order
House leaders plan to repeal all war legislation as one of the first acts of the new session. Immigration suspension is second on the agenda until a comprehensive restrictive law is enacted. The steering committee set these proposals as priorities.
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Washington
House
Congress
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George of
Hocking County
U. S
Justice Helwig
Eastern Ohio
Oklahoma
Elks Hold
Uncle Sam
Alex. M. Moore
Secy
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