Cars Leave Ohio Mines for Nonunion West Virginia Fields
The B and O railroad will not supply cars on Saturdays to Luhrig mine until loaded, after miners in the Hocking district refuse Saturday work. Mr P C Morris reports repeated Saturday holidays causing car shortages and shifts of available cars to West Virginia, affecting Ohio coal supply and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
B. & O. Railroad
Committee On
P. C. Morris
New York Coal Company
Nelsonville
Hocking
Luhrig
G. D. Brooks
Sup
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
B. & O. Railway Company
Luhing
Hocking Valley
United Mine
United States
West Virgi
Federal supervision of coal industry heads to Senate bill
Senator Calder plans a bill creating a separate bureau within the Federal Trade Commission to require coal operators wholesalers and retailers to file regular reports on production tonnage prices costs and profits. The move follows Calder’s report calling coal profiteering a national disgrace hindering housing and reconstruction. Other Calder measures target transportation orders real estate tax relief home loan expansion and a housing bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bradford
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Calder
Republican
New York
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Home Loan Bank
Bethlehem Steel President Endorses Open Shop Policy
Eugene G. Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel, testifying to a legislative graft committee in New York, confirmed that his firm refused to sell fabricated steel unless erected under the open shop system. He said the policy is enforced by steel makers in New York and extending to Philadelphia, and he supported any group promising to uphold it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
Grace
Philadelphia
Bethleshem
National Erectors’ Association
Doctor Howe Undergoes Surgical Operation
Dr. Charles E. Howe of the Copeland-Howe hospital fell ill with appendicitis and underwent a successful operation this morning. The procedure was performed by Dr. E. M. Freese of Columbus with assistance from Dr. J. R. Sprague and Dr. J. L. Henry of Athens.
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Charles E. Howe
Copeland-Howe Hospital
E. M. Freese
Columbus
J. R. Sprague
J. L. Henry
Athens
Too Many Friends in Chicago Stir Mayor’s Plea
Mayor Thompson told reporters to stop mentioning his rheumatism after an outpouring of letters from friends. He quipped that answering letters costs him 25 dollars a day, reflecting the flood of inquiries.
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Chicago
Thompson
Look Out For Ptomaine Poisoning Advised
Government free booklet warns housewives about ptomaine contamination dangers in any food. It urges careful handling at home and asks readers to send two postage stamps for a free copy through Frederic J. Haskin, Washington Information Bureau, Athens Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Steel trust key to open shop drive, Foster asserts
William Z. Foster, secretary of the trades union educational league and 1919 steel strike leader, says Eugene G. Grace testimony shows the steel trust’s plan to deny steel to unions. He warns organized labor remains unsafe until the steel industry is unionized, labeling the steel trust as central to the open shop drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Z. Foster
Trades Union Educational League
Eugene G. Grace
Steel Trust
Tax cuts possible in 1921 if spending trimmed
Republican Leader Mondell told the House that tax reductions can occur in 1921 only if government expenditures are cut. He said large reductions will come in army navy and civil appropriations with estimates $935000 over current spending and urged repeal of excess profits and harsh taxes while lowering surcharges on high incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
Congress
Mondell
House Today
Republican House
Houston
Illicit still operator fined in Byesville case
Columbus reports Paul Kudrick of Byesville was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail for operating an illicit still.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Paul Kudrick
Byesville
Gandee Receives Title to 287 Lot in Settle Heir Case
In a court decision Charles F. Gandee becomes owner of lot 287 formerly owned by John Settle. The unknown heirs of Settle are ordered to transfer title per the ruling in Gandee vs. unknown heirs of John Settle. The 1920 writ ten agreement and Settle's death are noted in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Gandee
John Settle
Charles Gandee
Gandee
Chicago income tax collections fall by 73 million
Chicago reports a 73 million drop in district income tax receipts this year with over 10 000 taxpayers short on the final quarterly payment. Collector Harry W Mager cites lower rates and abatement claims as causes while one firm paid 12 million.
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Chicago
Internal Revenue Office
Harry W. Mager
Mager
Tax Officials Brace for Large Federal Tax Default
New York December 16 internal revenue officials estimate that about 40 percent of the 100 million dollars in federal taxes due yesterday was defaulted. The nonpayments include individuals and corporations with quarterly obligations from 10 to 700 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Internal Revenue
Poindexter strike law advances to curb interstate interference
The Senate passed the Poindexter bill prohibiting strikes that affect interstate commerce. It makes it a crime to disrupt employment across borders with penalties up to 15000 dollars and ten years in prison. Directors and railroad managers face fines up to 500 dollars or six months for colluding to hinder train operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bitter Lesson for This Trio
New York December 15 Santa Claus was enjoined from leaving presents for three small boys. The three defendants, charged with small theft, faced a grim judge who ordered no Christmas presents no holiday festivities and a 6:30 pm bedtime for a month including Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harding Eyes Peace Conference to Revise League Covenant
President elect Harding weighs calling a Washington conference to revise the league of nations covenant and form a new world association, with criticism of Versailles reparations and borders. Coolidge travels for a preparatory meeting as Harding plans a cabinet role. A public welfare department headship and a female appointee are anticipated.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Marion
United States
League of Nations
Association of Nations
Harding
Washington
America
Ruhr
Siberia
World Association of Nations
Europe
Coolidge
Massachusetts
White House
Congress
Department of Public Welfare
Detroit Moves Toward City Owned Street Cars
Detroit voters approved a plan for a municipally owned streetcar system as Mayor James Couzens promotes the project. The plan envisions a five cent fare and aims to realize benefits of public ownership in the near term after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
James Couzens
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Wave of violence subsides in Ireland
Americans molested in Smyrna after Greek troops declare siege Americans in Smyrna believed to be Red Cross and relief workers entered the region with allied troops and remain during occupation French foreign office reported no details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Paris
United Press
Smyrna
Red Cross
Hope of Peace Reviv with New Period of Quiet
London reports renewed British efforts for peace in Ireland as talks with Premier George and O Flanagan advance. A forenoon session of the executive commission follows reports of traffic and labor unrest. Paralyzed areas, roadwork disruption, and Cork population provisioning strain persist amid ongoing martial law.
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Webb Miller
London
Bri Hts
Ireland
Labor Party
Pre George
Terent
George
Lloyd George
O’flaagan
O’flanagan
Cork
Y Betalal
Jail Sentence For Auto Thieves
Cleveland officials report criminal court judges decide jail sentences for auto thieves as a remedy to auto theft. Judge Bennon leads with no option of a fine and other judges follow. He says such theft causes joy rides, injuries, deaths, and property destruction, with the innocent often suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Criminal Court
Bennon
Reform School
County Auditor withholds school funds in Athens county dispute
In Carthage township the county auditor refuses to pay about 2100 dollars in bills from Carthage school trustees amid a dispute over a three mill levy. The board of education warned funds are needed to keep schools open as hearings delay next Monday. An appeal to the attorney general is planned to seek resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cornwell
Carthage Township
Athens County
Board of Education
General County Fund
Lodi
Lee
Alexander
Common Pleas
Cornwell
Carthage
Dance at K P Hall Chauncey Saturday Night
Saturday night December 18 dance at K P Hall Chauncey with music by the Glouster orchestra. Best of order and lunch served.
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K. of P. Hall
Chauncey
Glouster
Infant Stansbury Dies After Pneumonia At Home
Charles Lee Stansbury five week old son of Dr and Mrs James B E Stansbury of 49 Morris Avenue died at 8 30 this morning after a two day illness with pneumonia. He leaves two brothers James Lee age six and Robert Lee age three. Funeral services will be at the residence Saturday at 10 30 with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Stansbury
James BE. Stansbury
Morris Avenue
James Lee
Robert Lee
West Union Street
Public Dance at Junior Hall This Saturday Evening
Public dance announced for Saturday evening at Junior Hall with admission 75 cents for gents and 25 cents for ladies. Event listing shows date as December 18 and reference number 142-16-2.
Armenian mediation path remains unclear to U.S. officials
President Wilson accepts League of Nations mediation invitation and names Henry Morgenthau as personal representative. The method of mediation hinges on Russian Soviet influence, with Armenia reportedly leaning toward Bolshevik control, complicating how talks will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
Morgenthau
United States
Armenia
Four Pay Fine In Light Drive
Athens police canvass targets motorists with unlit headlights and fines five dollars plus costs. Victims named include Carl Beasley, Charley Poston, Elijah Cottrell, and Phillip James. Chief Lewis Graham vows continued enforcement and warns owners to keep lights burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Carl Beasley
Morris Avenue
Charley Poston
W. Washington Street
Elijah Cottrell
Phillip James
Sugar Creek
Lewis Graham
Beasley
Poston
Cottrell
Graham
Germany's Toy Trade Rebounds in U S Markets
Washington reports a notable toy revival as Germany plans a “Made in Germany” comeback. Importers say German toy shipments reach 3.81 million dollars this year, about 60 percent of prewar levels, after wartime losses.
Americans Still Held by Bolshevists in Russia
Washington reports twenty American citizens remain prisoners of the Bolshevik regime, with most detained in Moscow. One man has suffered nearly two years in solitary confinement, and the State Department continues efforts to secure liberation through Scandinavian and other channels, though details cannot be disclosed. Some prisoners are charged with espionage or kept as hostages to pressure reaction to U.S. political cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Marguerite Harrison
Ritchie
Maryland
Russia
Moscow
Toledo Woman Sentenced to Life for Murder in Marysville
Myrtle Hemsley was sentenced to life in the state reformatory for women at Marysville by Judge Ritchie in common pleas court. She was accused of killing Leo Cousino in her apartment on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Myrtle Hemsley
State Reformatory For Women At
Marysville
Ritchie
Common Pleas Court
Leo Cousino
De Valera Hints Return From U S Without Passport
In New York on December 16, De Valera president of the Irish republic intimated he would slip back to Ireland without a passport when ready to depart the United States. He did not appear at Irish headquarters claiming illness. Attaches and offices offered conflicting updates on his location suggesting a covert return or continued absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
de Valaera
Irish Republic
Ireland
United States
de Valera
Waldorf Astoria
Sinn Fein
Washington
Pacific Coast
Married Life Brief Granville Ellis Divorce Petition
Granville Ellis today filed for divorce from Margaret Ellis alleging she has been wilfully absent from home for more than three years. The couple married September 24, 1917, and she left him shortly afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Ellis
Margaret Ellis
Hogs Price Slump on Buffalo Market Report
Buffalo hog market notes from December 16 cite prices as low as 9.75 dollars for top hogs with quotations down since November 19. Local traders monitor market shifts as supply remains ample and demand softens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo
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