Arms conference sweepings hailed as major accord progress
Washington dispatch reports major agreements at the naval arms talks. Japan accepts a sixty percent capital ship ratio in Hughes plan and the quadruple Pacific entente is broadly approved by the United States Great Britain Japan and France. Minor details remain including bases and Pacific islands and Guam.
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United Press
Washington
Tokio
Pacific
Japan
Guam
Killer Slaughter Leads Jail Break From Death Cell
Tom Slaughter, an Arkansas bandit on death row, escaped the penitentiary at 2:30 a.m. with six convicts, aided by an outside contact. He disarmed guards, seized the warden’s staff, locked in the warden’s wife and daughter, then led others through the yard to safety in civilian clothes. No injuries were reported as the escape unfolded five hours after gaining access to the death cell. Slaughter faced execution for a prior murder, with a December 15 date pending appeal.
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Little Rock
Ark
Tom Slaughter
Arkansas
Slaughter
Elaine
Two Hundred Hurt in Riots as Chicago Strikes Turn Violent
A chaotic riot in Chicago injures about two hundred amid a strike wave. A woman who led the clashes is jailed after leading combat with police as authorities issue a sweeping court order to end the unrest. The measure warns of civil war or civil law to be determined.
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Chicago
Meat Prices Rise as Packers Signal Strike Impact
Packers boosted wholesale meat prices in Chicago as a four day strike by union workers continues. Pork quotes ranged from 22 to 30 cents per pound, up 9 to 12 cents since the strike began, with other meats also advancing but to a lesser degree.
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Chicago
United Press
Chicago Packingtown braces for riot as injunction holds
Mounted police armed with shotguns and a federal injunction guard Packingtown as striking meat packers face a 10 percent wage cut. Riots feared after earlier clashes leave hundreds injured while 12,000 unionized workers walk out. Sophia Horoska, dubbed Mother Jones, is jailed amid riot accusations.
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Chicago
America
Dennis E. Sullivan
Dennis Lane
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Union
Laney
Sophia Horoska
Mother Jones
Er Jones
Whiskey Heist Hits Ripy Distillery in Tyronne Kentucky
Kentucky police searched central cities for 25 armed bandits who raided the RE B Ripy distillery at Tyronne stealing four barrels and 200 cases of bottled in bond whiskey valued at 80000. Guards were handcuffed and locked in a vault before the thieves fled. PRESS IN FAVOR OF THE PROJECT Test of Strength Is Coming Among the Leaders.
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Lexington
Kentucky
RE. B. Ripy
Tyronne
Bonus Can Only Go To The Men Who Earned It
McDowell county prosecutor announced December 12 as the trial date for C. E. Lively Buster Pence and William Salters in the Hatfield Chambers shooting case. Jury selection to start next Tuesday with the state ready to proceed. testimonies from widows Hatfield and Chambers expected to be pivotal. defense likely to claim self defense.
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Counts
Hatfield
Ed. Chambers
Matewan
Lively
Pence
Slaters
Chambers
Court House
Mohawk
Welty Talks Inland Waterway Plan in Cincinnati
Former congressman B F Welty of Lima met in Cincinnati with Albert Krell and other backers of the Central Inland Waterway Association to promote a deep water route from Cincinnati to Toledo and Chicago.
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Cincinnati
B. F. Welty
Lima
Albert Krell
Central Inland Waterway Association
Toledo
Chicago
Chinese Protests Spread Over Shantung Question
Demonstrations in Shanghai and other Chinese cities flare up against excluding the Shantung question from armament talks at the Washington conference.
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Shanghai
Dec
United Press
Shantung
Washington
Die Hards Clash Over Irish Peace Pact Combatants Stir
Sinn Fein leader Eamonn De Valera denounces the peace pact and mobilizes forces for a Dail confrontation next Wednesday when the agreement is to be debated. Ulster premier Sir James Craig meets Lloyd George to protest perceived injustices in the accord.
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Ireland
Sinn Fein
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Ulster
James Craig
Lloyd George
Bank Robbery Foiled in Cincinnati Heart of City
In Cincinnati on December 9, a would be bank robber entered the First National Bank and pressed a gun on watchman Harry Roche. Roche resisted and overpowered the attacker during a brief struggle as crowds gathered outside. The man claimed he had been out of work for weeks and intended to commit a real job.
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Cincinnati
First National Bank
Harry Roche
Roche
Athens merchants vote to open stores evenings before Christmas
Athens retailers meeting of the Athens Retail Merchants Association decided to keep stores open evenings on December 22 23 and 24 to help last minute Christmas shoppers. They hope buyers shop earlier this year and note this practice hasn t been used in five years.
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Athens
Athens Retails Marchants’ Association
Grudge Gunfight Ends in Death at Scipio Oklahoma
Deputy Sheriff Riley Ford of Scipio Oklahoma is dead and Tom Purnell is dying after an old grudge gunfight near the Ford home in Scipio. The incident was reported from McAlester Oklahoma.
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Mcalester
Olka
Riley Ford
Scipio
Oklahoma
Tom Purnell
Ford
Condemned Man Testifies in Sly-Fanner Case Trial
Sam Purpera condemned for the Sly-Fanner payroll murder testified today in Cleveland Ohio court against Dominic Benigno in the slaying of W C Sly. Purpera was moved from the death house in Columbus to the county jail court under heavy guard for his testimony.
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Cleveland, CO
Sam Purpera
Sly-Fanner
Dominic Benigno
W. C. Sly
Purpera
Columbus
Alleged Bank Wrecker Caught in Texas
Mont Berg was arrested at Terrell Texas and accused of stealing more than 100000 dollars from California and Nevada banks. He allegedly was president of the San Deming bank in California and fled with most of the funds.
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Texas
Dallas
United Press
Mont Berg
Terrell
California
Nevada
Berg
San Deming Bank of California
Wall Street bombing blame shift linked to Stine alibi
In Omaha on December 9, the investigation into the September 16, 1920 Wall Street bombing faced a setback as Mike Stine, a Bulgarian hotel clerk arrested after a mysterious note, provided an alibi. The new twist follows other failed attempts to fix responsibility.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Wall Street
Mike Stine
Forgery Indictment Charges Halliday and Turner
A federal grand jury in St. Louis returned a joint indictment charging forgery of interim receipts worth 1.5 million dollars for French government bonds. The defendants are George W. Halliday, a bankrupt stock and bond broker, and Harry Turner, editor of a fortnightly publication.
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ST. Louis
Federal Grand Jury
George W. Halliday
Harry Turner
Railroad board order quieted after injunction
Chicago December 9 The United States railroad labor board was ordered to refrain from publishing its decision finding the Pennsylvania system guilty of rule violations. Federal Judge Landis issued a temporary injunction on the petition of Pennsylvania noting publication would cause dissatisfaction and dissen tion among the employees.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board Today
Pennsylvania System
Landis
The
Pennsylvania
Citizens to Vote on Fremont Water System Plan
State officials ordered Mayor 8. B. Dale to convene a public meeting December 15 to decide the city water works plan. Fremont voters last November rejected a $200,000 bond to install a filtration plant to ensure pure water.
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Fremont
Dale
Irish decide on treaty as De Valera splits cabinet
Dublin dispatch reports a four to three cabinet majority in favor of accepting the treaty with Britain. De Valera and two ministers oppose it while press and unbiased authorities show broad public support. The Dail is expected to vote narrowly, hinging on whether De Valera or Collins and Griffith have stronger backing in Dublin.
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Dublin
Great Britain
de Valera
Press of
Ireland
Dail
Eamonn de- Valera
Michael Collins
Arthur Griffith
Trelanh
De-Valera
Collins
Griffith
Fire eater IG off the track at Senate hearing
At a senate investigation into charges by Senator Tom Watson, tensions rose as Georgia fiery orator threatened to lash out at army officers. The scene ended with officers ordered from the room by Senator Brandegee and Shields, while Watson pressed evidence claiming soldiers were hanged or beaten in France.
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Frazer Edwards
Washington
Senate
Tom Watson
France
Watson
Shields
Tennessee
Brandegee
Thy
Sun Yat Sen Leads Troops Against Rebels Near Kwellin
President Sun Yat Sen and his wife arrived at the front near Kwellin about 250 miles from Canton to defend the republic. Sun leads 150 troops while his wife commands a Red Cross unit amid ongoing fighting.
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Kwellin
China
Sun Yat Sen
Chinese Republic
Canton
Red Cross
Harding Right in View Upon Arms Results
President Harding expressed optimism about conference results saying negotiations promised to succeed beyond our fondest hopes. He noted the delegation speaks for the government and people influence governance, and that the conference is progressing swiftly with progress beyond expectations.
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Harding
William J. Bryan
United Press
Pacific Peace Machinery Averts War Risks in Four Power Accord
The article notes a four power understanding replacing the Anglo Japanese alliance, creating a tribunal framework for Pacific disputes. It highlights Japan’s ratification of the Versailles treaty and endorsement of the League plan, with Britain and France also backing the thirty treaty plan. The agreement aims to avert war by mandating investigation before resort to force.
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Pacific
Japan
United States
California
League of Nations
Great Britain
France
Irish President Will Quit Post to Save Face
Dublin’s Eamonn De Valera faces resignation as president of the Irish republic amid the Anglo Irish treaty dispute. The London Evening News reports his stance against the treaty may force him to step down to save face after publicly defending a republic.
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London
United Press
Dublin
London Evening News
Eamonn de Valera
de Valera
Natives to Send Delegation on Philippine Independence Bid
Manila December report states the legislature formed a ten member joint committee to study and respond to the Woods Forbes committee as part of organizing a twenty member delegation to present Philippine independence claims to the U.S. government in Washington.
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Manila
United Press
Washington
Philippine Islands
Woods-Forbes
Time to Think About Xmas Dinner
Only a few days remain until Christmas dinner time. Housewives plan delicacies they will serve this year. The Messenger Watch Dog will provide full particulars later.
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Messenger Watch Dog
Four nations plan Pacific entente gains cautious approval
Paris reports Premier Briand backs the general idea of a quadruple Pacific alliance among Great Britain, the United States, Japan, and France. He questions several details yet considers final accord assured despite doubts over French ideals and possible changes to the draft.
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Paris
Great Britain
United States
Japan
France
Briand
Boohil of Wheat Will Go Back Home
The prize winning Clark's Black Hull wheat from Earl Clark will be sent to Armenia by Near East Relief to aid reseeding efforts after it yielded a Kansas Oklahoma prize. Clark found the grain as a boy on his father’s farm and its seed now covers 500000 acres. Clark’s bushel won 200 dollars at the Wichita Kansas wheat show.
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Cleveland
Wichita
Kansas
Armenia
Earl Clark
Oklahoma
Clark
Near East Relief
Notable Ohio Milestones From Early State History
Chronology notes key events from 1800 to 1907 in Ohio. Clermont County formed by Gov. St Clair proclamation in 1800. 1823 John McLean of Cincinnati became Postmaster General. 1890 Horace Kelley's will funds Cleveland National Gallery of Arts. 1891 Central States Conference of Unitarian Church organized at Cincinnati. 1907 Joseph H. H. Waite, former congressman born Cleveland, dies in Columbus. born December 5, 1841.
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Clermont County
St. Clair
John McLean
Cincinnati
United States
Horace Kelley
Galery of
Arts
Cleveland
Central States Conference of Unitarian Church
Joseph HH. Outhwaite
Congress
Columbus
Ulster to present objections to Lloyd George on peace pact
Sir James Craig will present Ulster objections to the Anglo Irish peace treaty to Premier Lloyd George. Ulster fears tariffs from the south of Ireland. Dail opposition seen as not derailing ratification. Optimism in London persists despite Sinn Fein splits and De Valera cabinet dissent. Release of interned prisoners cited as British show of good faith.
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United Press
London
Ulster
Lloyd George
James Craig
Ireland
Dail
Eamonn de Valera
Edorse
Sinn Fein
Second Lyceum Recital Arrives in Canaanville
The second lyceum course event by Canaanville high school will be held at the church on Saturday evening December 10. Prof Delbert G Lee of Wooster College will present a recital.
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Canaanville
Lyceum
Canaanville High School
Delbert G. Lee
Wooster College
Star Witness Ties Kennedy Murder to Northwestern Student
Mrs. Elizabeth Bezenty, a star witness, testified she saw John Belton Kennedy's alleged killer Arthur C. Burch at Beverly Glen the night of the murder. The statement links Burch to the crime during the trial of the Northwestern college man in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
Beverly Glen
John Belton Kennedy
Elizabeth Bezenty
Northwestern College
J. Belton Kennedy
Hold Sale Tomorrow at Union Grocery
The Young People of the Central Ave. M. E. church announce a sale of homemade Christmas presents candies pies cakes and assorted articles at Union Grocery tomorrow December 10.
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Central Ave. M. E
Union Grocery
Lobby probes on Washington probe on dyestuff bill influence
A sweeping Senate inquiry was ordered Thursday into alleged lobbying to sway members over dyestuff legislation. The investigation aims to uncover contacts and methods used by interest groups seeking to affect congressional action.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
Senate
Light Speed: The Fastest Thing Known
The text proclaims light as the speediest entity, racing at an astonishing 186000 miles per second. It emphasizes light’s unrivaled velocity in the universe.
Takers Meet to Make Plans in Ohio Tax Talks
A sub committee of the state senate and house taxation committees will meet in Cleveland next Wednesday to draft a suitable proposal. The group was named after Governor Davis outlined how he would call a special session to consider a taxation amendment. The appointment followed brief talks on tax proposals.
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Columbus
Point Senate
House Taxation Committee
Cleveland
Davis
Col J H Long Chases Down The Car Thief
Huntington West Virginia December 9 Col J H Long prominent Democratic politician and newspaper owner saved a $5000 automobile from theft by pursuing and catching the would be thief last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Col
J. H. Long
Meigs County Road Dispute Over Athens-Meigs Route
County and state officials clash over Inter-county Highway No. 159 the Athens Meigs road. State Highway Commissioner Herrick confirms federal interest but notes Meigs commissioners may divert funds to another project. public pledges strong opposition to stalls.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Athens-Meigs
State Highway Department
Athens
Leon ©. Herrick
M. W. A. Compton
Columbus
Blosser
Poy
Columbis
Sears
Settlement of milk strike hinges on drivers meeting
Cleveland December 4. Settlement of the milk strike has been in progress since November 2 and depends on action at a mass meeting of striking Telling Belle Vernon drivers tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Telling-Belle- Vernon
Bomb suspect held in Omaha linked to Wall Street blast
Mike Stine a Bulgarian circus acrobat and athlete was arrested in Omaha on information from a mysterious note accusing him of driving the death wagon that exploded in front of the United States Assay office in September 1920. His wife corroborates his story. police seek the note sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mike Stine
Omaha
Nebraska
Wall Street
Wall Street Journal Today
Stine
United States
Bulgaria
Haskin Denies Oil Business Ties
Frederic J. Haskin, director of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau, states he is not involved in oil or any investments. A person using a similar name as editor and publisher is soliciting money for oil stocks. Haskin urges readers to be wary and notes the newspaper work remains free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington Information Bureau
Haskin
Flaskins Information Bureau
Athens Messenger
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Carl D.groat
Southwest
Roberts
State Sinking Fund Commission
Smith
Charles M. McCann
Bryan
Ohio
By ED L. Keen
Meigs
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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