Major Leagues Oppose Draft Tied to Minor League Cash Surplus
Prominent major leaguers clash with frenzied minor league finance as clubs like the Browns Cubs and Cards push back against excess profits tax and a possible draft. Giants and Yanks rosters could be affected by cash-heavy moves while Rogers Hornsby seeks a three-year $75,600 deal, reportedly delaying talks.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Browns
Cubs
Cards
Giants
Landis
Buffalo
Rogers Hornsby
Plestina Wins in Columbus with Wrist Lock Finish
Plestina defeated Jack Rogers in 32 minutes using a wrist lock and body pin in Columbus. He advances to meet Stanislaus Zbyisco next for the heavyweight title. In the semi final William Demetral failed to throw Tony Bernardi inside at 30 minutes and lost.
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Plestina
Columbus
Marin Plestina
Jack Rogers
Stanislaus Zbyisco
William Demetral
Tony Bernardi
Regular Fellow Woodfield Dentist Hosts Hunters
Dr. W. W. Scales, a Woodfield dentist and sportsman, prides himself on hospitality. A sign before his farmhouse reads a playful invitation: Hunt when you do please. When the cat gong sounds, come to dinner.
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Woodsfield
W. W. Scales
Old Champs Win New York Bouts
Two former bantam champions were successful in bouts played last night. Pete Herman.
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New York
United Press
Pete Herman
Boxing night yields quick finishes in New York and Philadelphia
In New York Patty O Gatty falls in the first round after a sharp knockout. In Philadelphia Joe Lynch stops Maxie Williamson in the eighth round to claim victory.
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Patty O’gatty
New York
Joe Lynch
Maxie Williamson
Philadelphia
Golf dates announced for major championships
The United States Golf Association set schedules for key events. The American open championship will begin July 11 at Skokie Country Club in Chicago. The national amateur championship starts September 4 at Brookline Country Club, Massachusetts. The national women's championship opens September 25 at Greenbrier Country Club in White Sulphur Springs, Virginia.
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New York
Skokie Country Club
Chicago
United States Golf Association
Brookline
Massachusetts
Green Brier Country Club
White Sulphur Springs
Virginia
Call to Chauncey Intercepts Kansas Visitor
Mrs. A. B. Mackie from Salina Kansas was summoned to Chauncey Friday due to her mother Mrs. D. W. Law’s serious illness. Ruth Law is named in the message as a reference.
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Kansas
A. B. Mackie
Ruth Law
Chauncey
Salina
D. W. Law
Woman's Day Morning Service Highlights at Christian Church
The Woman's Missionary Society led the Sunday service with a playlet directed by Mrs Elmer Nida and Mrs Floyd Nye. Three papers on Woman's Missionary work were presented by Mrs Arthur Smart Mrs Clarence Butts and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass. A vocal duet by Miss Ruth Lahugh and Mildred Sands closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Elmer Nida
Floyd Nye
Arthur Smart
Clarence Butts
Lloyd Pendergrass
Ruth Lahugh
Mildred Sands
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at M F Church
The Ladies Aid of the M F church held their regular meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. I N France presiding. A large attendance of members and several visitors were present.
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Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid of the
M. F. Church
I. N. France
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Smith in Chauncey Sunday
Mrs. Mary Smith dies Thursday night at home in Chauncey. Funeral Sunday at 11 from First Christian Church conducted by Rev. J. L. Spayd. Survived by children Mrs. William Collins and William and Dave all of Chauncey and L. J. Smith of Nelsonville.
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Mary Smith
Chauncey
First Christian Church
JL. W. Spayd
Needle Craft club meets at Mrs Dane Osborne home
Mrs Dane Osborne entertained the Needle Craft club at her Ellis avenue home this week. The ladies enjoyed the usual work of the club and were served refreshments. Mrs M Russell and her son from Ashland Kentucky are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Robt Hixon in Chauncey.
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Dane Osborne
Ladies of the Needle Craft Club
Ellis Avenue
M. Russell
Ashland
Chauncey
Robt. Hixon
Funeral services for Mary Smith Chauncey
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Smith of Chauncey are held at 11 a.m. A Bible lecture on The Future of the Righteous by L. W. Spayde follows at Millfield. Bible school sits at 9 30 a.m. in both towns with a Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 p.m.
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Chauncey and
Millfield
Churches OF Christ
Mary Smith
Chauncey
L. W. Spayde
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Chauncey Revival At Church Of God Draws Crowds
Revivals in Chauncey attract full houses at the Church of God as evangelist Martin Raab from Allegan Michigan delivers soul stirring sermons. Topics include The Lost Christ The Three Hells Excuses and The Great Disappointment. Evening services continue next week at 6 30 PM with all welcome.
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Chauncey
Church of God
Martin Raab
Allegan
Michigan
Christ
Ship framework resembles strength of four men
Fragmentary report describes a ship’s framework and hull segments noting a comparative strength equivalent to four men. Readable details are limited. no further specifics provided about vessel name location or date.
DANE IN WEST Feeder cattle bought from Colorado ranges for Madison and Fayette counties
About 2000 feeder cattle were purchased from Colorado ranges for Madison county and Fayette county feeders by Scott O Day Horace Wilson and F G Ketner with the Grain and Livestock Marketing Department. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation backs the experiment to improve prices and feeder condition and may expand if successful. Wood county bought 86 cars cooperatively in four weeks on the terminal market saving over $50 to $60 per car.
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Colorado
Madison
Fayette
Scott O'Day
Madison County
Horace Wilson
Fayette County
F. G. Ketner
Grain and Livestock Marketing Department
Federation
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Wood County
Athens woman recovers well after Sheltering Arms surgery
Mrs Clyde Smith of Athens R D 3 is reported improving after a serious operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Tuesday December 6. Mrs H G Files of 23 Lancaster Street returned home Thursday after a serious operation at the same hospital and is said to be recovering nicely.
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Clyde Smith
Athens R. D
Sheltering Arms Hospital
H. G. Files
Lancaster Street
McCune Tire Co Highest Speed Gasoline Ad
An advertising notice for McCune Tire Co promoting Highest Speed Gasoline dated September 1, highlighting fuel features and service offers.
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McCune Tire Co
Education Week Observed at Factory School by Local Teachers
In observance of Education Week the Athens township Factory school hosted a timely program at the school house Friday afternoon led by teachers Mrs Flora Boyles and Mrs Ida Devore. A pre social is planned for Tuesday evening December 18 at the Factory school.
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Athens Township
Flora’ Boyles
Ida Devore
Divorce Petition of Mamie G Tedrow Against John P Tedrow
Mamie G Tedrow files for divorce from John P Tedrow after a marriage in Athens on May 29 1906 with no children. The plaintiff states the defendant is confined in the Ohio Penitentiary under sentence and asks to restore her maiden name Mamie Gettle.
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Mamie G. Tedrow
John P. Tedrow
Athens
Ohio
Mamie Gettle
Paid Dearly for Cruelty to Cow
William Coakley was arrested on a complaint by the Trumane Society agent for cruelty to animals. Arraigned before Justice Helwig he admitted throwing a hatchet at a cow, injuring it. Several witnesses testified. Coakley pled guilty. He was fined $10 plus costs.
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William Coakley
Trumane Society
Justice Helwig
Coakley
Women Seek Choice in Marriage Debate
A reflection notes how many women chase relationships with men uninterested in marriage yet fear loss of status if they choose not to marry. It argues some women are better off alone but feel pressure from society to marry.
Pure Wool Suit Gifted to President Harding
The Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers' Association will present a dark blue serge wool suit with a pin stripe to President Warren G. Harding. Officials note the gift uses wool from the 7,000,000 pounds pooled last year but the group will not retail cloth to consumers.
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Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Sora Plan Being Studied
Senator Borah proposes rewriting the Versailles treaty to aid Europe's economy drawing mixed reactions from delegates at the arms conference. British and Italian voices favor revision while France opposes it. Japan would not oppose if benefits to Japan are preserved. Borah to present details in the Senate with foreign observers in attendance.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Washington
Borah
Europe
New York
Japan
Senate
Shantung Province From Coast to Confucius Heart
The article portrays Shantung as a province with rough coastlines and fertile inland plains. It highlights the Great Yellow River and Grand Canal, notes Tai Shan nearby, and states Chow Fu as Confucius birthplace and burial place, a site of frequent pilgrimages.
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Washington, D.C
Shantung
China
Tai Shan
Chow Fu
Alere Confucius
Unfilled Tonnage Decreases, Steel Corp Reports
United States Steel Corporation reported a decline in unfilled steel tonnage by 36 287 to 4 250 542 for November from October and September levels. The November 30 total sits lower than October 21 and September 30 figures, with 1920 comparisons noted.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation Today
France Fights Jetons Hoard Crisis With Paper Money Push
Paris reports the bronze aluminum jetons issued by the mint to replace torn paper money vanish at about 800000 daily. In a month 22600000 jetons circulated and disappeared, while hoards of silver remain scarce. Banks cannot explain sudden silver returns as paper notes dominate the economy.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Paris
France
Meteorite Bursts Over Towa. Over 6000 Fragments Recovered
More than 6000 pieces of a single meteor fell into Towa and were gathered after it burst open, leaving a wide field littered with fragments. The event drew local interest as residents collected samples and authorities assessed the meteor’s impact.
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Towa
Ohio University Holds First Tryouts for Wrestling Team
Ohio University student wrestlers conducted a Friday tourney to select the wrestling squad set to face Ohio State next Friday. Weights 125 to 158 competed in round-robin style with multiple matches per wrestler testing endurance and skill. Final team selection pending after Friday's official decision.
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Ohio University
Ohio Wrestling
Ohio State
Olson
Dagger
Calvert
Morgan
Shafer
Smithenburger
O’neil
Gimerelli
Smith
Morris
Hickman
Samuel
Rice
O'Neil
Gossard
Quick
New Hast
Lamb
Crook
Woodruff
Swartz
Peterson
Edwards
Collings
Waganall
Ohio State U drives paper dress-form project nationwide
Ohio State University extension reports 15,209 county women in 58 counties built paper dress forms via demonstrations. Since launch, daily creation continues across at least four Ohio farmsteads, aiding rural women in garment fitting without chairs or home aids.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
Farm Bureau
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