Naval arms pact outlined by major powers
United States Great Britain and Japan agree on a 6 5 3 capital ship ratio with slight tonnage increases while France blocks firm adoption. The plan preserves Pacific bases limits fortifications and sanctions a ten year naval holiday with allowances for two new battleships for Britain and the US and adjustments to replacement tonnage.
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Washington
France
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Joan
Italy
Hughes
Centurion
Ajax
Mutsu
England
British Parliament Approves Peace Treaty With Ireland
London reports the House of Lords and Commons ratified the Anglo Irish treaty pledging royal assent. In Dublin the Dail Eireann vows ratification within 24 hours as de Valera faces pressure over oath terms and delays spark restlessness among pro treaty and anti treaty factions.
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Ireland
House of Lords
House of Commons
George
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Michael Collins
Arthur Griffith
Free State
Hamonn DeValera
Dail
DeValara
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DeValera
Ohio Bonus Will Not Be Available During Present Year Says Atty. General
Ohio soldiers face delayed bonus payments as Attorney General Price abandons the plan this year. He notes checking delays will push payments weeks, with the initial 20 million bonds to be offered soon and a further 5 million contingent on bond sales. Overhead costs funded by a special tax levy.
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Ohio
Atty
Columbus
Price
Lawsuit Challenges State Liquor Tax on Untaxed Sales
Dayton case contests the constitutionality of the old law imposing a 1200 dollar tax on liquor sold without a license. The decision is viewed as potentially affecting state wide liquor tax enforcement.
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Dayton
Dayton Rubber Company Expands Workforce Amid Price Cuts
The Dayton Rubber Company added 75 workers on Monday and plans to bring back 100 more next Monday as prices on tires drop spurring production gains.
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Dayton
Dayton Rubber Company
Worry Over Naval Base Caused Solon to Take Own Life
Washington dispatch reports Representative J. A. Histon of California died by suicide after a note found in his overcoat spoke of a chain of circumstances ruining him. Histon’s body was recovered from the Potomac after his coat and hat were found on the riverbank amid congress’ opposition to Alameda naval base plans.
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Washington
Congress
Alameda
California
J. A. Histon
Histon
Potomac River
Four people and child poisoned in Cleveland home
Police found four adults and one child unconscious after forcing entry to a Cleveland residence early today. The incident and exact circumstances remain under investigation as authorities determine cause and motive.
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Cleveland
Prohibition Party to Field Ohio Candidate Ticket
The Ohio prohibition party will run a ticket next year and will continue to take an active part in state government and politics, per the state party committee announcement.
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Columbus
Prohibition Party
Ohio
State Party
Bank Failure Shocks Miami Community
The Miami Trust and Savings Bank, among the city's oldest, failed to open due to issues in loan realization. Officials reported deposits of 275000 and loans and discounts totaling 315692 in the last official statement.
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Miami
Tra
Miami Trust and Savings Bank
Wells Wife Granted $500 Alimony Pending Ohio Supreme Court
Mrs. Lacia Wells, wife of Thomas Wells of Youngstown, was awarded $500 monthly alimony by Judge M. Wilkins of the Trumbull County Common Pleas Court pending the case's hearing before the Ohio Supreme Court.
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Warren
Lacia Wells
Thomas Wells
Younstown
Supreme Court of Ohio
M. Wilkins
Common Pleas Court
Trumbull County
Notable Ohio Dates and Figures Through History
Yesterday's in Ohio notes the death of William Corry, Cincinnati’s first mayor, born in Virginia in 1779. It recalls 1840 when Thomas Corwin became governor, 1881 the Grand Opera House in Columbus partially burned, and 1891 Taft from Cincinnati nominated to the US circuit court by President Harrison. Mary Hartwell Charterwood is listed as born in Licking County and died in Chicago in 1992.
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Cincinnati
Virginia
Thomas Corwin
Mary Hartwell
Charterwood
Licking County
Chicago
Grand Opera House
Columbus
William H. Taft
United States Circuit Court
Harrison
Duvall to Meet Martin in Columbus Showdown
Perry Martin the western intercollegiate welterweight champ faces heavyweight Duvall as Ohio State and Ohio University wrestlers clash in Columbus tonight. Martin is matched against Obijo’s top man on the mat.
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Duvall
Martin Columbus
Perry Martin
Ohio State
Ohio University Grapplers
Martin
Obijo
State Men Razz the Older Folks Banquet at Columbus
The first annual gridiron banquet in Columbus featured Sienna Delta Sira, Ohio State University journalists, roasting two hundred prominent businessmen and faculty luminaries. Guests were given epitaphs to read as part of the event.
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Columbus
Sienna Delta Sira
Ohio State University
This Man Rises From Fireman To Diplomatic Post
Franklin E. Morales, newly appointed American minister to the Republic of Honduras, is among the youngest to lead an American legation. He began as an Atlantic City city fireman, studied stenography, secured a city hall secretarial post, then joined the foreign service after studying international politics and customs laws.
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Franklin E. Morales
Republic of Honduras
Atlantic City
Train wreck injures five near Shelby Junction
Five Biz Four accommodation train employees were hurt when two coaches derailed at a Shelby bridge. The smoker plunged 25 feet into the river while the day coach hung on the structure. two passengers escaped by breaking windows and reaching the bridge top.
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Shelby
Biz
Shelby Junction
America Will Get Hot End Of Trades Says Reed
Senator Reed of Missouri denounced the 5 5 8 naval ratio and warned that the four power treaty would give Japan and Fangland lasting vantage points and keep Juan with bases immune from attack. He argued the United States would be morally bound to defend Japan’s territorial integrity under article one of the quadruple alliance.
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Washington
America
Japan
United States
Juan
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Missourian
Fangland
Pacific
Toys Packed in Cheap Cof Fin Export by Germany Before War
The article notes that toys were packed in low cost coffins exported by Germany before the war to save space.
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Germany
Boy seeks manslaughter charge in mother’s death
In Jersey City on December 16 a man named Harold Fenner, now of age, swore out a manslaughter complaint against his stepfather Richard Townes for the twelve year old death of his mother. Fenner stated Townes struck the fatal blow and that he waited to prosecute him himself. Townes was freed.
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Jersey City
N. J
Harold Fenner
Richard Townes
Miners Wever in Doubt About the Check-Off Rule
Chicago dispatch reports lingering doubt among union miners nationwide over the check-off system. Lee Hall, district president of the Ohio Unit Mine Workers, notes the U S court of appeals ruling in favor of the union check-off, which deducts union dues from miners' wages by the operator, as a key factor shaping the debate.
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Sfill
United States
Hall
Court of Appeals
Lee Hall
Ohio
Disorder grows in Ulster towns in overnight attacks
Belfast reports indicate escalating unrest with one man killed and five wounded in bombings and shootings across several quarters. Fermanagh County Council declined to recognize the Ulster parliament and pledged allegiance to Dail Eireann. Ulster police seized civic offices in response to the crisis.
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Fermanagh
Tax Amendment to Be Submitted
Ohio voters will face a tax amendment next November if the joint taxation committee fails to reach agreement. The proposal mirrors a property classification plan and sets an 18 mile limit in municipalities and a 15 mile limit in rural districts, with additional public approvals for specific purposes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Rump Strikers Fail to Halt Mine Reopening at No 51
Report from Central Coal and Coke Company Mine No 51 says Howat workers tried to wreck machinery but cavalry and troops restored order. The mine opened today under guard after the disturbance.
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Kansas
van A. Bitner
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Amazon Army
Alexander Howat
Amazon
Milt Gould
Crawford County
Gould
Franklin
Pittsburg
Kas
Central Coal and Coke Company
Ringo
Athens Salvation Army drives for fund aid slow to start
The committee in charge of Athens Salvation Army's $4 000 budget reports a slower than expected response since the drive began on Tuesday. Frank Roach leads the effort and appeals for any amount to help finance winter charitable work. The Army aims to prevent charity duplication and handle cases efficiently with trained workers.
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Athens
Salvation Army
Dal Eireann Concludes Secret Debate On Anglo-Irish Treaty
Dublin reports that the Dal Eireann ended a secret debate on the Anglo-Irish treaty and is expected to meet again tomorrow to take final action on the pact.
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Dublin
Dal Etreann
James Ballentine Celebrates 102nd Birthday in Parkersburg
iS OLD AND PARKERSBURG W Va Dec 16 James Ballentine celebrated his 102nd birthday with a letter of congratulations from President Harding at Parkersburg.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
James Ballentine
Harding
Three thieves caught after Becker's dry goods robbery
In Montpelier on December 16 two men, both described as of two degrees and a white man whose names were not obtained, were captured following a robbery of G. H. Becker's dry goods store.
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Montpelier
G. H. Becker
Queen Esther Sale at Finsterwalds Millinery and Home Goods
A Queen Esther sale is set for Saturday at Finsterwalds Millinery. The event features home made cats and hand work as key attractions for shoppers.
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Queen Esther Sale
Finsterwald
Athens Kiwanis hears talk on building and loan banks
J J Schmidt addresses Athens Kiwanis on forming a building and loan association in Athens. He notes such banks loan real estate up to two thirds of value with modest charges and aim to aid modest income builders and instill savings. Prof Hoover adds Ohio laws governing building and loan banks.
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Athens
J. J. Schmidt
Athens Kiwanis
Schmidt
Kiwanis
Cincinnaty
T. N. Hoover
State of
Ohio
Fire destroys commissary office at Junction City plant
New Lexington Ohio December 16 fire of undetermined origin leveled the commissary office building garage and several small structures at the state brick plant in Junction City last night causing about 10000 in damage.
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New Lexington
Eomissary
State Brick Plant
Junction City
Dolly Family Hosts Annual Doll Show in Athens
The U. U. Doll Family invites Athens friends to a December 17 event with an afternoon vaudeville at the Auditorium followed by a gymnasium gathering. Attendees can enjoy entertainment and Christmas gifts in one big frolic.
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Athens
Milk Booklet Seeks Public Interest in Health
The Athens Messenger advertises a free Milk Booklet by Frederic J. Haskin, urging careful handling and correct storage of milk. Readers are invited to mail a coupon with two cents for return postage to obtain the booklet. Name and address must be legibly printed.
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