Southern Ohio miners return to work in large numbers
Reports from Columbus indicate southern Ohio miners have resumed work in many districts though full operations may wait until next week. The New York Central expects 380 cars to be placed in two mining districts while Hocking Valley lines also received car orders. The municipal power plant cut off power to fifteen nonessential industries and will enforce fuel conservation with Mayor Karb to decide enforcement.
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Columbus
Ohio
New York Central
Hocking Valley
Ord
H. Q. Wasson
Wasson
Karb
Fuel Administration
US Consular Agent Jenkins Reports Puebla Bond Hold
William D. Jenkins, U S consular agent, told United Press from Puebla that the court is delaying his request to cancel a 500 bond after his release. He says the court is killing time and cites no new hearings. In Mexico City he said he would have confronted Hansen if seen. Berlanga denied Fall’s charges of Bolshiviki propaganda distribution by Carranza agents.
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Ralph H. Turner
Mexico City
William D. Jenkins
United States
United Press
Puebla
Jenkins
Carranza
J. Salter Hansen
Hansen
Berlanga
Fall
New Fire Truck Makes Record Run to Finney Blaze
The city’s new fire truck made a record run to the Finney fire on Thursday evening. Driver Lawson Davis accelerated as the gong sounded and the big machine sped down Court Street, reaching the West Union Street grade and arriving at the scene within minutes without accidents. Motorists and pedestrians were warned to stay clear during future runs to prevent serious accidents.
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New City
Finney
Lawson Davis
Court Street
West Union Street
Arrests expand in Ratney case with new warrants
Hammonton New Jersey December reports reveal Billy Danzey who was killed October 8 1919 lived briefly after the assault. Charles R White florist and Edith Jones housekeeper are charged with murder and accessory after the fact car today authorities say warrants had been secret.
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Hammonton
N. J
Billy Danzey
Charles 8. White
Edith Jones
George William
Billy) Danzey
George William Danzey
Danzey
Hancock Hi to Pry Lid Off the Winter Season
Hancock faces McArthur high school at 6 45 pm in a season opener after a close 31 28 loss on the McArthur floor. Captain Ernest Wise debuts as Hancock’s guard leader with D Wise Edwards Arick Tinker and E Wise supported by Kenny Mills Cromley and Lewis, while McArthur features Diles Morrison for a fast, heavy challenge. Principal Rupp of Athens high referees guaranteeing a square deal as Skidmore twins cheer for Hancock.
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Hancock
McArthur
Ohio
Ernest Wise
Wise
D. Wise
Edwards
Arick
Tinker
E. Wise
Kenny
Mills
Cromley
Lewis
Diles
Morrison
Rupp
Athens High
Skidmore Twins
Athens Girl Scouts Host Xmas Bazaar at Pierce's
The Athens Girl Scouts will hold a Xmas bazaar at Pierce's restaurant on Saturday December 13 featuring a large assortment of handmade crafts and gifts for sale. Look over the items before choosing your Xmas presents.
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Athens
Contractor completes street project near Glouster
Chauncey in Athens county Ohio Dec 12 The paying job on the street toward Gloucester has finished Contractor Beckler is moving his equipment back to his Athens headquarters The work was sped up by ample labor since the coal strike began
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Chauncey
Glouster
Beckler
Athens
Blood hounds sought by Dexter man in Athens
Charles Chapman of Dexter asked Athens police for blood hounds today but gave no reason over the telephone. The terse request leaves the purpose unclear and no location or suspect identified.
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Athens
Charles Chapman
Dexter
Chapman
McNary Sugar Bill Extends Government Control
The Senate approved the McNary sugar bill to extend government control of sugar distribution and pricing through 1920. The measure would renew the sugar equalization board and delay its end until January 1, 1920, with a move toward possible House action under a special rule next week. The McKellar amendment abolishing the zone distribution system was adopted, permitting free sale of foreign and domestic sugar nationwide.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
Sugar Equalization Board
House
McKellar
Mayor Davis Boomed as Ohio Governor
Mayor Davis was cheered as Ohio's next governor after the Cuyahoga county Republican executive committee backed his candidacy. He spoke before the Kent Republican Club as the committee pledged support and urged his entry into the race.
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Davis
Ohio
Cleveland
Kent
Cuyahoga County
Republican Executive Committee
Republican Club
Abandoned Babies Highlight Cost of Living Trend
In Cleveland on December 12, juvenile court officials report 72 babies abandoned so far this year the highest annual total. Police cannot locate the parents. Humane society agents have placed all infants in homes.
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Cleveland
Humane Society
End of Washington Coal Strike Clarified by Officials
Rail Director Hines and regional directors will exercise authority of the fuel administrator The Garfield letter to the president reportedly favored a rigid stance toward the striking miners and disagreed with the Wilson offer The White House issued a statement noting no differences between Garfield's suggested consultative commission and the president's appointed area
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Washington
Hines
Garfield
Wilson
White House
Aera
Wilson to accept Garfield resignation as Fuel Chief
United Press reports President Wilson will immediately accept the resignation of Fuel Administrator Garfield. Garfield sent his letter asking to be relieved of duties, forwarded to the President by Secretary Tumulty this morning.
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Washington
United Press
Wilson
Garfield
White House
Garfield resigns as fuel administrator amid coal dispute
Washington reports Dr. Harry A. Garfield has resigned as fuel administrator after the coal strike settled on Wilson's plan for a fourteen percent wage increase with a studying commission. Garfield opposed the proposal and his departure leaves uncertainty over a successor while Rail Director Hines may enforce coal restrictions until normal supply resumes late January.
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Washington
Harry A. Garfield
Wilson
White House
Garfield
Ifield
Hines
Ohio University Holds First Football Dinner Of 1920 Season
The Masonic Temple hosted the university’s first football dinner, featuring 150 attendees including Ohio University athletes, faculty, students, and local business leaders. Speakers urged stronger support, better training, and backing for the 1920 team with 30 freshmen set to join, as John Hancock and Athens teams were honored guests.
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Ohio University
Masonic Temple
Ohio
C. N. McKinnon
Athens
John Hancock Hi
All Things Athletic
Sid Sherrard
McKinnon
The
Temple
D. J. Evans
T. N. Hoover
Hollie Ellis
Jack Emule
C. H. Harris
Messenger
Walsh
Dutch) Schleyer
State income tax defeated while auto tax passes in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers saw the state income tax measure fall by five votes in the House, prompting a possible reconsideration next week. The graduated auto tax won Senate approval 32 to 6, with the final rates unchanged. The Senate also sent a health district bill and a candidacy declaration reform to finance considerations, while civil service ties affected commission confirmations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank Whittemore
Senate
House
Hughes Health
Hughes
Harding
Bryson Named Secretary-Manager of Athens Chamber of Commerce
C H Bryson of this city was elected Thursday evening as secretary manager of the Athens Chamber of Commerce by unanimous vote, to succeed Robert B Leopold who resigned December 1 to serve as secretary of Cambridge Chamber. Bryson combines the role with his secretaryship of the Federated Boards of Trade of Southeastern Ohio and will operate both roles concurrently.
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C. H. Bryson
Athens
Federated Boards of Trade
Ohio
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Bryson
E County
Athens County
State Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Three Men Die In Icy Street Car Crash Near Findlay
Findlay Ohio reports three men from North Baltimore were killed when an auto skidded on an icy road and struck a limited traction street car at Biehlers Corner. The victims were Harry Swinehart 19 Don Copus 26 and Elmer Grosvenor 29. Bodies were mangled and identified by papers in clothing. Ten deaths have occurred in the area in recent years.
Plenty of coal cars ready in mine district for output
Washington Dec 11. The railroad administration reports plenty of coal cars available in the mine district to handle any resumed output. Cars are moving from freight yards and will be ready once miners return to work.
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Washington
Pomeroy Bend Mines Poised for Record Coal Output
Pomeroy, O h dee 12 All Pomeroy Bend mines will run full on day. Some began turning out coal this morning others will be cleaned up and in full operation Saturday. Hardware stores sold more new mine shovels yesterday and today than in a long time past. Operators anticipate the biggest production in history to relieve the country coal shortage with mining operations that had stagnated for six weeks or more expected to beat all prior records.
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Pomeroy, O
Dee
Pomeroy Bend
Mines Report In Ohio Valley Show Most Operations Restored
In Glouster Ohio today Mine 266 at Hollister and Mine 267 at Hunter Don are idle while Mines 256 at Glouster 255 and 281 on Green Run, Congo and Rendville, plus several others resumed. Only three mines remain down 267 266 and Ohio Mining Co on Coe farm as Chauncey area reopens with Poston Millfield No 6 active and No 7 delayed.
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Glouster
Hollister
Hunterdon
Ohio Collieries Company
Green Run
Ohio Collieries Co
Congo
Rendville
Hisylvania
Decatur Mine Striker Demands Higher Coal Prices
In Decatur Illinois a mine official said workers would be idle until demands for higher coal charges were met. The mine owner cited unaffordable operating costs and warned a time operation could not continue without price changes.
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Decatur
Mines resume full operation in Nelsonville district
In Nelsonville Ohio the district's mines largely returned to work after six weeks idle. Operators anticipate capacity production within days aided by railroad efforts to supply cars. Major firms report varying restart statuses though most smaller mines are loading coal as of this morning.
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Nelsonville
Railroad Administration
New
Thruout
York Township
Early morning mine revival near Athens raises hope for coal shipments
Reports from Athens and surrounding areas indicate most mines will load coal within days. The Hocking Valley railroad runs a labor train to Sugar Creek while Nos. 209 210 211 resume activity. New Pittsburg Nos. 9 10 Circle Hill and Canaanville show varied start times with official notices awaited.
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Arly
Athens
Hocking Valley Railroad
Sugar Creek
Altho
Canaanville
New York Coal Company
New Pittsburg Company
Ohio Collieries Company
New Pittsburg No. 9
Circle Hill
No. 10
Hocking
No. 9
Former Athens Business Man Abe Selig Dies in Philadelphia
Abe Selig, over seventy, former Athens merchant with M Selig and Company, died in Philadelphia. He leaves a wife and five children, plus a sister in Chicago. He moved from Athens in 1882 and worked in the hide business. active in Masonry, Blue Lodge, Council and Chapter. The family home started at the Colonial Hotel and later on N Congress Street.
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Cam Summer
Philadelphia
Abe Selig
Athens
Selig
Isaac Hart
Chica 0
Arkansas inventor patents horse bridle headlight device
An Arkansas inventor designs an electric headlight mounted on a horse bridle with current supplied by dry batteries connected to the harness.
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Arkansas
Central Pennsylvania coal operators back Garfield plan in strike
Coal operators in Central Pennsylvania issue a statement supporting Dr Garfield and accepting a protest settlement under President Wilson. They warn the plan postpones the showdown and that the public would suffer again under organized labor. The note critiques government interference and notes a commission to probe operators profits as well as miners wages.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Garfield
Wilson
Indianapolis
Organized Labor
United Workers of America
Thawing Water Pipes Start Fire Causing Minor Damage
Thawing water vent of the home boiler in aid of chemicals sparked a blaze with slight damage. Officials estimated losses at about four hundred dollars to one hundred dollars, with damages deemed minor.
Athens students tour Ohio University heating plant
Elementary class students visited the Ohio University heating plant today guided by Miss Haning and Chief Engineer Ja. They toured the observation areas, learned about boilers dynamos and other machinery in the facility.
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Athens Hi
Acec
Miss Haning
Ohio University
Athens Boy Passes the December State Exam
Nine eight passed the December state examination according to a statement made here today. Notable successful were Joseph B. Canton R. W. Finsterna and William Levison.
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Columbus. O
Joseph B. Canton
R. W. Finsterna
William Levison
Labor Dept Says Mine War Confronts Production Rise
United Press reports December 12 that Secretary of Labor Wilse foresees fewer work pauses as the United Mine Workers rally to return to duty. He notes industrial disputes drop through autumn but remain active. the conciliation division handled many cases, with industrial unrest easing since August.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Wilse
United Mine Workers
Wilson
National
Indus Uation
Divisio
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Yankee
Hancock Hi
Girl Scout Bazaar
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Péter Hopley
Civil Service Commission
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Cox
Randolph Walton
Commission
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Bob Leopold
Meigs
Nelsonville Field
Chauncey District
Bailey Run
Smarts
White Ash
Carr Run
Stony Point
Jewetts
Chauncey Coal Company
Martin & Summers
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Millfield No. 6
Poston Company
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