Prohibition Enforcement Plans Outlined by League Leader
Wayne B. Wheeler announced a federal program to tighten enforcement of prohibition. He urged increased funding, wider district reach, defined misconduct by officers, and a shakeup of personnel. Ohio leaders backed a state enforcement network with stationed attorneys in Toledo Cincinnati Cleveland Canton and Columbus.
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Columbus
Congress
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Wheeler
J. Knox Montgomery
Muskingum College
Ohio
James A. White
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
White
Toledo
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Canton
Notre Dame Star George Gipp Dies After Illness
George Gipp, Notre Dame great halfback and acclaimed baseball talent, died at 3 24 A M in South Bend after a battle with tonsillitis and pneumonia streptococcal throat trouble. He was 24 and expected to sign with the Chicago Cubs for an outfield role next season as coaches and peers mourn his loss.
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South Bend
Ind
George Gipp
Notre Dame
Gipp
Chicago Cubs
Grister
Laurium
Michigan
Rockne
Catholic Eleven
Notre Dame Northwestern
Evanston
Illinois
Indiana
Gipp Named All American After Notre Dame Star Dies
George Gipp’s career ends with his death as Walter Camp declares him the greatest fullback of the year and selects him for the All American team. The announcement follows news of his passing in New York on December 14.
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New York
George Gipp
Walter Camp
America
Football Authority
Notre Dame
Civilians strike over missing fruit cocktail at Camp Sherman
Civilian waiters in the barracks at Camp Sherman O H struck today in protest after the commissary department cut fruit cocktail from the dinner service. The action halted dining services as workers demanded restoration of the delicacy.
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Camp Sherman
Commissary Department
Woman Takes Her Own Life In Worthington
Elizabeth Peters 65 of Bellevue hanged herself with shoe laces after a period in hospital and melancholy. Police report says she used laces from her shoes to strangle herself. The tragedy occurred in Worthington Ohio on December 14.
Government urged to hire lawyers for ship board frauds
Fifteen prosecuting attorneys and five trial lawyers should be employed to prosecute shipping board frauds. Martin J. Gillen urged oath requirements for officers, abrogation of all ship sales and new contracts, and government price adjustments as losses from diesel projects haunt postwar dealings. Edward Denman testified on losses from the board’s missteps.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Martin J. Gillen
Walsh
Gillen
Edward Denman
First Board
Gilen
Navy program of Daniels to be refused by House panel
The House Naval Affairs Committee shows near unanimity in opposing Secretary Daniels plan for a new three year naval build, seeking 88 ships. They argue the 1916 program will finish by 1924, giving the United States a leading edge over Britain in first line ships.
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Herbert W. Walker
Washington
Secretary Daniels
Congress
United States
League of Nations
House Naval Affairs Committee
Daniel’s
Butler
Great Britain
Britten
Ilinois
Auto crashes into house. Mrs Hughes killed in kitchen
George Sanovitch is held by police in Youngstown Ohio as investigators probe the death of Mrs James Hughes. An auto plunging down a hill smashed through the house into the kitchen where Mrs Hughes and her two sons ate. Mrs Hughes died of a broken neck. her sons were injured.
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Youngstown
George Sanovitch
James Hughes
Sanovitch
Traction company conductor dies after freight car crash
John Gheer, 25, a Hocking Valley Sunday Creek Traction Company conductor and former Athens transfer man, died Monday after noon from injuries in a coupling accident near Floodwood. He was crushed between cars while aligning a coupler pin and died en route to a Columbus hospital. He leaves a wife and infant daughter, plus a Akron based father and brother.
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John Gheer
Hocking-Sunday Creek Traction Company
Athens
Floodwood
Gheer
Hyde
Nelsonville
Stout
Logan
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Sunday Creek Traction Company
Ghéér
The
Traction Company
Dollie Douglass Gheer
President Street
Akron
Community Meeting at Angell Ridge Details
Parents and pupils gathered Friday evening December 10 at Angell Ridge schoolhouse for a social hour and program. Superintendent Chas E Miller attended and delivered a forty five minute talk on Civilization. Pies and candy were sold to raise funds amid rain and muddy roads.
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Angell Ridge School
Chas. E. Miller
Trade Commission Urges Revival of 1911 ATC Decree
The federal trade commission recommended reviving the Supreme Court decree of 1911 that restrained the American Tobacco Company from acts deemed violations of antitrust laws. The suggestion came as part of anti-trust enforcement actions.
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Washington
Federal Trade Committee Today
Supreme Court
American Tobacco Company
Ura Butcher Speaks Tonight at Exalted Ruler Event
Exalted Ruler Ura Butcher is set to address attendees at a tonight gathering beginning at 7 50 p m. The event, labeled Attention B, Promises remarks and from noted local lodge leadership.
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Ura Butcher
Farmers' Loans Broke Two Banks
Bank examiners left Denver to investigate two Colorado banks that did not open. The Farmers Bank of Tinmath and the Kirk State Bank at Kirk failed amid reports of over loans to farmers and other finance problems.
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Denver
Colo
Farmers Bank
Tinmath
Kirk State Bank
Kirk
Iio
Chamber lunch to feature Frank L Loveland address
The Chamber of Commerce will host its weekly noon luncheon with Frank L Loveland of the Redpath Lyceum Bureau speaking at the University in the evening. Known as a top platform speaker, Loveland will discuss European conditions as studied before and during the war. The invitation is extended to all, including guests.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frank
L. Loveland
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Loveland
Europe
Henderson becomes brigadier general in Ohio National Guard
Lieut. Col. Frank D. Henderson of Marysville is named brigadier general to command the Second Brigade of Infantry in the Thirty Seventh division. Adjutant General Layton announced Hough resigns to join the state supreme court. Nine new units will be mustered in by December 22 including detachments from Cincinnati, Kenyon, Findlay, Elyria, and Spencerville.
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Columbus
Frank D. Henderson
Marysville
Ohio National Guard
Benson W. Hough
Layton
Hough
State Supreme Court
Henderson
Tiffin
Cincinnati
Kenton
Findlay
Pauldiiiz
Elyria
Spencerville
Cork Mass of Ruins as Ireland Becomes Armed Camp
Cork lies under military control as Ireland faces renewed violence. Police and soldiers report casualties with Sinn Fein forces believed active in border counties. Incendiaries set fires in the ruined city while looting continues and champagne from looted bars is sold at six pence per quart.
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Heart OF
Cork
Ireland
Webb Miller
London
Irish Republican Army
Charity Ball of Odd Fellows Nets Handsome Sum
The Odd Fellows charity ball held Monday night drew a large crowd despite bad weather. R. H. Reid, veteran member from Columbus, was remembered by Athens veterans. Treasurer Slim Seward says a substantial check will be sent to the I O O F home for Christmas.
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The
Odd Fellows
R. H. Reid
Columbus
Reid Forerly
Athenas
Ohio State Livestock Show Boosts Toledo Exposition
The Ohio State Livestock Association helped the Farmers Exposition in Toledo December 2 to 12. Terminal Auditorium showcased the state’s best herds with a large heifer class and six purebred Athens State hospital herd cows highlighted by head dairyman Gall. Erma Johanna Concordia, an Athens prize cow, drew attention for her exceptional production record.
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Ohio State Live Stock Association
Toledo
Terminal Auditorium
Athens
Athens, State Hospital
Gall
Athens Hospital
Hospital
Athens County
Erma Johanna Concordia
City issues new warning on street lighting and penalties
Chief Graham and Mayor Roush urged strict observance of lighting rules for parked and working street areas. Contractors must illuminate obstruction piles with a red lamp or face penalties. Court street parking rules differ with cluster lights. cars on Court curb should align wheels and keep lights off in some zones.
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Graham
Tom Roush
Court Street
Fancy Work Offering at State Hospital This Week
Patients at the State Hospital present a selection of beautiful handiwork offered to the public Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:30 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Proceeds benefit the amusement fund.
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State Hospital
Daredevil Fire Rescue of Poodle in Smoke Filled Chateau Maurice
In Cleveland Dee 14 firemen battled a furnace blaze at Chateau Maurice Apartments. Fireman John Sheehan reentered the smoke and recovered a poodle clinging to cries, lifting the frightened pet to safety as spectators watched in tense relief.
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Cleveland
Dee
Chateau Maurice
John Sheehan
Sheehan
Congress urged to curb coal profiteering and housing costs
Senate special committee report calls for wholesale prosecutions of employers and labor leaders found guilty of conspiring to raise prices in building trades and argues for possible federal licensing of coal mines. It cites rising rents and housing costs, urging government action to stimulate cooperation across labor, transport, finance, and fuel sectors.
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A. L. Bradford
United Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Calder
New York
Committee On Reconstruction and Production
Kenyon
Iowa
Department of Justice
Ohio to require dog license tags for 350000 pets next year
Columbus reports that about 350000 Ohio dogs will wear license tags in the coming year. The tags cost 1% cents each and are produced in the state prison tag department for all counties except about five.
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Columbus
Ohio
Big
Pittfalls of Democracy Lecture in Athens Wednesday
The Athens Lecture Course shifts to eight oclock start for a Wednesday talk by Dr. Frank Loveland at Ewing Hall. He will present The Pittfalls of Democracy at 8 p.m. on prayer meeting night.
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Athens
Frank Loveland
Ewing Hall
Voodooism Report Flags Haiti Interior Practices
Rear Admiral H. B. Knapp reports to Secretary Daniels that voodooism is prevalent on Haiti’s interior islands. The probe notes increasing harsh rites including human sacrifice, blood drinking, and flesh eating in extreme rites termed the hornless goat, with minor sacrifices of cocks or goats.
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Washington
Knapp
Etary
Daniels
Haiti
Ohio farmer fears deflation shock at Grange session
Cleveland Ohio December 14 Farmers at the forty-eighth annual Ohio State Grange convention hear L J Taber warn that deflation cuts hurt both buyers and sellers. He urges collective bargaining truth in fabrics tariff aid credit access and antiwar graters to cushion the agriculture sector.
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Cleveland
L. J. Taber
Ohio State Grange
Taber
Harding eyes world league plan amid cabinet talk
President elect Harding weighs Col Harvey’s plan for an association of patrons pledging to abstain from offensive warfare without a referendum. The proposal, described from Harding HQ, drew Brien speculation as other cabinet possibilities include Taft as chief justice and Weeks or Reyno as treasury choices.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Marion, O
League of
Vey
Haring
William Taft
Sutherland
Weeks
Massachusetts
Navy
Treasury
Herbert Yor
Department of Commerce
Treasury Post
George R. Reyno
Harry A. Wheeler
William F. Anderson
Cincinnati
Harding
League
Public dance at Junior Hall this Wednesday evening
A public dance is planned at Junior Hall on Wednesday evening December 16. Gents admission 75 cents and ladies 26 cents. The event invites community members to enjoy music and dancing in a civic social.
Athens Council to Elect Officers December Meeting
Athens council announces a Wednesday December 15 meeting at 7 p.m. for officer elections and reports. Thrice Illustrious Master Gurney E. Weller and Jas Palmer, secretary, are listed in the notice.
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Athens Council
Cers
Gurney E. Weller
Jas
Palmer
Look Out For Ptomaine Poisoning Ad
Public service notice urging housewives to guard against food contamination. The government offers a free booklet on protecting home meals and asks readers to send two cents for return postage and the name and address of a friend. Frederic J. Haskin directs the Information Bureau in Washington.
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Washington
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