India Labor Federation Aims at Political Freedom
United Press reports Ben Spoor predicts a huge Indian labor union to push independence. The federation, uniting castes and workers, will use strikes as a political weapon and seeks close ties with the British Labour Party and Gandhi’s non cooperation to mobilize mass action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Agantic Labor Union
India
Ben Spoor
India National Congress
Nagpur
Rajah
Labor Federation of India
Spoor
Actian
Irect
British Labor Party
Indian Labor Movement
Blizard
The
Congress
Gandhi
Duke of York Turns Twenty-Five Amid Salutes
London reports the Duke of York turning 25 as naval and military stations fire salutes. The prince, son of King George and Queen Mary, has risen in public esteem and, after starting in the navy, became a skilled pilot with the rank of Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of York
George
Queen Mary
Royal Air Force
New Car Convenience Adds Stamp to Hold Match Box
Among the new conveniences for motorists is a stamp to hold a match box on an automobile steering wheel.
Christmas Seals Drive Reports Flat Countywide
Over 100000 Christmas Seals distributed in the county with school children and stores as sale agencies. Mrs Robert L Woodworth chairing the drive reports sales not yet tallied. students asked to turn in after Friday's after school sales. Seals benefit the local community 80 percent stays locally, with portions to state prevention and the national tuberculosis association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Woodworth
City Federation
Woolworth
National Tuberculosis Association
Land Transfers Across Waterloo and Nearby Townships
A batch of real estate transfers lists multiple deed and affidavit actions in Waterloo Township and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Barker to F G and DPD Hoodlet for lot 60 at $100, Beckler to Mallon in York Township for 50.18 acres, and numerous lots exchanged for nominal sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Township
Charles Barker
F. G
DPD
Hoodlet
Joe Blackford
Peter Glass
York Township
Robert Beckler
Rebecca Mallon
Eli Cagg
James Cage
Alice Zeiner
Don McGill
Relics of John Brown Presented to Ohio Historical Museum
Relics of John Brown and his sons were presented to the Ohio Historical Museum in Columbus today. Living relatives attest to the collection’s authenticity. The display includes revolvers clothing and personal effects linked to Brown and his sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Columbus
Kansas
Ohio Historical Museum
Brown
Windy Corner Triggers Police Patrol in Warren
Chief of Police Gillen orders officers to curb loitering at Main and Market streets after complaints from women. He investigated and found the intersection to be the windiest in town, causing gatherings to form there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Gillen
Murder of the Mother Claimed in Dayton Home
Four Jaffe children awoke to find their mother dead after three shots. Isaac Jaffe was later found in the basement with a bullet wound to the forehead but not seriously hurt. Police identified a trivial family quarrel as the motive. Louis Jaffe clung to his silent mother as police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Isaac Jaffe
Louis Jaffe
Livestock Grazing Hinders Tree Growth In Woodlots
Ohio Experiment Station foresters report livestock grazing damages undergrowth and sod, stifling natural forest development in farm woodlots. They urge fencing livestock from prime timber areas and using fertilization and overseeding to improve pasture yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Forestry
Ohio Experiment Station
Big Bill Haywood barred from speaking in Erie
In Erie Pa on December 16 Big Bill Haywood was refused permission to address a crowd. Mayor Kitts ordered the action carried out by six stout policemen and plain clothes men. Haywood vowed to return in a few weeks to speak with or without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Haywood
United States
Kitts
Congress Apartments To Be Occupied Soon
Congress apartments a modern three story brick building on North Congress street will be ready for occupancy January 1. Owned and built by Mrs G L Fenzel the six five room flats are finished in white enamel and mahogany providing housing for six families easing Athens housing shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congress Apartments
G. L. Fenzel
Fenzel
Congress Street
Athens
Senate Sets January 24 Vote On Meat Pack Regulation
Washington dispatch reports the senate agreed to vote on the meat pack industry regulation bill on January 24 at 4 pm. The action follows debates on the proposal and outlines government oversight measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Davises welcome son Ralph Marion in Hebbardsville
Mr and Mrs Frank Davis are the parents of a son Ralph Marion born Sunday December 12. Local visits noted include Carl Marguerite Kate Tinker and Mike Estifee of Athens with Mrs Lizzie Tinker and others hosting relatives from Columbus and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
Ralph Marion
Carl
Marguerite
Kate Tinker
Mike Estifee
Athens
Lizzie Tinker
Fin Dresher
Columbus
Henry Rhodes
Clifford Patrick
Frank Mosure
C. Mosure
Jim Knowlton
Bess Hahn
Roosters Fail to Spur Dawn Egg Output Drops
Athenian chicken owners install electric light in coops to extend day length and boost laying as hens respond to longer daylight. This shift aims to increase production beyond the 90 cent egg mark.
Miners Await Result of Last Election in Ohio
Zanesville Ohio December 16 miners await balloting results for United Mine Workers of America officers. The national race pits John J Lewis versus Robert Harlan with the radical wing. state leadership contest has Lee Hall versus William Thompson. Green and Savage were believed re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Ohio
United Mine Workers
America
John J. Lewis
Robert Harlan
Washington
Lee Hall
Cambridge
William Thompson
Hall
John Moore
Columbus
William L. Green
Coshocton
International Organization
George W. Savage
Dalzell Fails to Land Plage in Republican Caucus
In Columbus on December 16 the Republican House caucus chose R R Beetham for speaker and C Crabbe as majority leader. Private J M Dalzell failed in his bid for re election as first assistant sergeant at arms, with Samuel M Flesher of Lima tapped for that post. Charles Berry of New Lexington was named second assistant sergeant at arms. Democrats selected H S Atkinson as minority floor leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. M. Dalzell
R. R. Beetham
Cadiz
C., Crabbe
London
Danzell
Samuel M. Flesher
Lima
Charles Berry
New Lexington
Atkinson
First Year Men Beat the Varsity in Close 22–17
The freshmen basketballers defeated the varsity 22 to 17 on Wednesday night at the gym in a fast, error prone game. Freshmen guard Bell led with 6 of 8 from the line while Davis and Earich starred for the upperclassmen with three field goals each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Bell
Myers
Davis
Earich
Herron
Cumberland
Local Social Notes From The Plains Community
The Plains residents report Emma Gabriel improving after illness. Mr and Mrs James Burcheld and Belford Davis of Canaanville visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield on Monday evening. Miss Bessie Isenburg of Athens plans to visit her parents this week. Arthur Coon of Cadiz visited his wife here over Sunday and Arthur Burchfield visited Poston on Monday. Mrs Friend Love of Athens spent Sunday with her mother Mrs James Terrell. Miss Roda Waymer and son Kenneth spent Sunday with sister Mrs Pearl Burchfield at Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gabriel
James Burcheld
Belford Davis
Canaanville
Arthur Burchfield
Bessie Isenburg
Athens
Arthur Coon
Cadiz
Poston
Friend Love
James Terrell
Roda
Waymer
Kenneth
Pearl Burchfield
Ohio Grange Protest Over Capper Heisman Volstead Bill
The Ohio State Grange will forward protests to Washington from Cleveland urging passage of the Capper Heisman Volstead bill as written. All 88 county farm groups were asked to wire representatives supporting the measure while noting senate amendments may alter its intent. The convention closes with officer elections amid routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Congress
Washington
Ohio State Grange
Senate
Conference Committee
Hold-up Suspect Arrested In Astor Hotel Case
Lawrence Handibee, 22, of Richmond Virginia, was to testify in police court today regarding an alleged attempt to hold up two couples in the Astor Hotel last night. His two companions were driven off when the women screamed and fought, calling for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawrence Handibee
Richmond
Astor Hotel
Handibee
Higher Rates on Coal Suspended To a Later Date
The Public Utilities Commission continued the suspension of advanced coal freight rates on Ohio railroads until January 18. Hearings on protests over continued old differential zone rates alongside the flat forty percent increase will resume January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Five battleships depart secrecy as Constantine sails home
Venice reports that five battleships slipped from the Grand Lagoon under cover of dawn as King Constantine prepares to sail toward Greece aboard the Averoff. The route and hour were not shared with American or British ships, and fears of unrest linked to Venizelos followers influenced the secret plans. The flotilla heads toward Milos with Prince George and Crown Prince George set to join, expected to arrive at Piraeus Sunday afternoon.
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Venice
Grand Lagoon
Constantine
Greece
Lagoon
Averoff
Adriatic
Italy
Venizelos
Rome
Athens
Chuaser
Prince George
George
Isle of Milos
Milos
Piraeus
Navy Officers Missing After Adirondacks Balloon Flight
Three U S navy lieutenants Walter Hinton S W Farell and A L Kloor left New York Monday in a balloon bound for Canada. Snowbound Adirondack terrain complicates search as two feet of snow covers the area and streams freeze. Observers hold faint hope their aerial instruments will guide them back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Canada
Adirondaks
Fire
Brooks
Walter Hinton
Idle men demand a chance to be quiet
An anonymous letter received by Anniston police threatens Governor Thomas E Kilby and city officials. The writer says 61 unemployed white men will resist arrest for vagrancy and demands the local clean up campaign be halted at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Thomas E. Kilby
Rutledge
Britain Faces Navy Buildup as Disarmament Stalls
British newspapers urge expanding the navy to meet programs of the United States and Japan. Comment centers on the League of Nations failing to take decisive disarmament action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
United States
Japan
League of Nations
Fire destroys Geralds slaughter house in Geneva
A fire in Geneva destroys the Fred C. Geralds slaughter house causing an estimated loss of $100,000. Buckets brigades fought the blaze but strong winds swept the building within moments after the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva, CO
Fred C. Gerald
Deaths-Funerals Mary Ruth McClanahan
Mary Ruth McClanahan age 13 died Wednesday at 2 15 PM at C C Sams home 15 Fern street after a yearlong heart illness. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs William McClanahan of Clarks Chapel. Funeral Friday at 1 PM at Clarks Chapel with interment in adjoining cemetery. Survived by parents two sisters Dorothy 7 Lois 4 and a brother William 2.
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Mary Ruth McClanahan
Mary Ruth McClanhan
C. C. Sams
Fern Street
William McClanahan
Clarks Chapel
Dorothy
Lois
William
Music Fails to Quiet Taxpayer in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 16 County Treasurer Boyle admitted music could not calm taxpayers as he planned a painless tax collection. He tried a violinist and a pianist to soothe the crowd but taxes still rose. Boyle said he will proceed with the aid of anesthetics though the attempt failed to quiet the taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Boyle
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