Farmers' Bill to Be Jammed Thru Congress
Washington dispatch describes the new western southern coalition pressuring rapid passage of an emergency tariff bill on agricultural products. The plan aims for a final vote in the House tomorrow with hopes to overcome presidential veto in the Senate within two weeks, citing major revenue estimates and wide product coverage from wheat to wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
Washington
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Ool
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Local Couples
Glen Hutchinson a miner from Pos ton and Stella Saunders a waitress from Athens receive a marriage license. George O. Shankes a farmer from Williamsport and Linda E. Gibbs from Coolville also obtain licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hutchinson
Poston
Stella Saunders
Athens
George O. Shankes
Williamsport
Linda E. Gibbs
Coolville
Shortage of cars blamed for Ohio coal drop
W D McKinney secretary of the Southern Ohio Coal Exchange says the week ending December 11 saw a 33000 ton fall in Ohio coal production due to a sharp decline in available cars. He warns car shortages will continue and predicts further production losses. prices largely steady except for certain types of coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus. O
W. D. McKinney
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
Ohio
McKinney
West Virginia
The Schoolchild's Health Bulletin Promoted
An American School Hygiene Association bulletin on child health emergencies offers guidance on tetanus lockjaw diphtheria infantile paralysis and general protection. Free copies available via the American Red Cross Washington Information Bureau upon request with a small stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American School Hygiene Association
American Red Cross
Washington
Miner Lamp Sets Fire as Epperson Milks Cows
Ed Epperson wore a miner's lamp on his cap while milking before daylight in Kirksville Missouri. A cow kicked him, he fell into a hay stack, and the lamp ignited the hay burning the stack. Both he and the cow were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Ed Epperson
Epperson
RICKETTS SUPPORTS NEWS BY NAVAL WIRELESS HEARING
Rep Ricketts of Logan Ohio backs Britten resolution to allow naval wireless use for transmitting news. He argues broader American reporting to foreign readers promotes understanding and world peace, reducing disputes that lead to war. Public opinion formed by newspapers depends on accessible American news abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House Merchant Marine Committee
Ricketts
Logan
Dramatic Scene After Freeing Four Charged in Peach King Death
Four defendants including Mrs Paula Elmer were freed in Macon Georgia after Judge Henry A Matthews dismissed the murder charge against them amid conflicting testimony. As the ruling was announced Mrs Elmer cried out and fainted declaring Jesus was with her.
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Macon
Fred D. Shephard
Georgia
Henry A. Matthews
Paula Elmer
Shephard
Jesus
Garden of
Gethsemane
Marietta Printers Strike Continues Over Hours Pay
Negotiations were under way today between striking printers and publishers of Marietta Ohio's two afternoon papers. The printers struck late yesterday but neither paper has suspended publication. The men asked shorter hours and increased pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta, O
Marietta
Labor Accepts Challenge On The Open Shop
Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor accepts William Butterworth of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association challenge to hold a national congress to plan a nationwide effort for open shop conditions. Morrison says labor is alive to its enemies and ready to meet them at every point. The move is tied to a campaign by the chamber of commerce to push nonunion industry nationwide. Labor officials from across the country have gathered to discuss strategies amid ongoing disputes over union presence in the workplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
William Butterworth
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Morrison
Butterworth
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Star
Chicago
Elo
Hikenois Manufacturers Association
Chamber of Commerce of
The
Manufacturers’ Association
Colorado
Conneticute
Illinois
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Huingshire
New York
Wes Virginia
Wisconsin
Congress
National Labor Board
Beibekongener
Ire
C.les
Ods
Blanton
Wingo
Arkansas
Fake ace urban legend bride swindle ends in swift departure
Jacksonville reports an imposter posing as Eddie Rickenbacker married Miss Hannan, a city socialite, and swindled numerous prominent men before absconding with his bride and over $2,000. He forged meetings with executives, secured a Stutz position, and borrowed $1,000 from W M Farans while the real Rickenbacker was said to be in Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Eddie Rickenbacker
Miss Hannan
St. Augustine
W. M. Farans
New York
Philadelphia
Stutz Motor Car Company
Farans
Oakland
Cal
Venice Pier Destroyed in Major Fire
The world famous Venice pleasure pier near Los Angeles was wiped out by a fire controlled on Wednesday. Damage estimated between 1.0 and 1.5 million dollars. One man died from fire injuries and another was seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Galif
Venice Pleasure Pier
Los Angeles
Cracksmen Strike Athens in Pair of Thefts
Athens police Chief Lewis Graham reports new clues in two bold robberies last Thursday. Thieves entered the Junod Milling Company and the Majestic theatre offices but left without taking valuables and left no usable clue for investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Graham
Athens
Junod Milling Company
Majestic Theatre
Sharp murder case stalls after ten hours of juror deliberation
After ten hours in the jury room the Robert Sharp murder case remained without a verdict at press time. The trial began yesterday with an unusual defense tactic resting early and the state calling no further witnesses. Frank Courtney, shot August 7, 1920, details remained unsettled as to whether the shooting was accidental, willful, or in defense, with no gun produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sharp
Frank Courtney
Car Returned After Being Found on Lancaster Street
The Nelsonville car found on Lancaster street nights ago has been returned to its owner. Charles DeMolet first found the vehicle and notified the sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Street
Charles DeMolet
Sheriff's Office
Joy Rider Reported Borrowing Car of Former Mayor
Chief of Police Lewis Graham received word of a strange auto parked in front of Harley Nice on Morris Avenue. The license traced to former Athens mayor fr C Woodworth, who said he did not know his car was taken. Police suspect a youthful joy rider borrowed the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Graham
Harley Nice
Morris Ave
Chamber of Commerce
Fr. C. Woodworth
Athens
Woodworth
New York Police Add 20 Crime Cruisers to Fight Wave
Twenty autos equipped with automatic arms join the New York office to combat crime. Each car carries five officers including a sharpshooter and three experienced plainclothesmen who will shoot to kill when catching criminals in the act. Preparations also call for 500 additional recruits by January 10. The force shakeup is rumored, with a dampening crime report amid busy Christmas shopping areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trunk Found But Money Missing in Toledo Heist
Police recovered the wrecked steel trunk believed to hold the stolen valuables from the American Railway Express robbery in Toledo. The trunk, containing $16,540, plus Christmas presents, was found abandoned in a car near the business district. the car had been stolen from a local man two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
American Railway Express
Young Hunters Freed in Local Court
Charles and Daniel Burchfield were freed in Justice P Welwig's court after being found juveniles aged fifteen and seventeen. They had been arrested on the charge of violating Ohio game laws for hunting rabbits on November 9, when out of season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Daniel Burchfield
Ohio
Jose Love
Justice P. Welwig
1921 Telephone Directory Plans Printing Soon
The 1921 Telephone Directory is being arranged for printing and will be released the first week in January. For suggestions corrections or changes call the Directory Clerk at ONCE The Athens County Home Tel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Home Tel. Co
Hughes May Be Secretay Under Harding
Washington reports Charles E. Hughes received a conditional offer to be secretary of state in President-elect Harding's cabinet and is considering it. New York dispatches say Hughes, who denied meeting Senator Knox, would not comment on the tender or acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chas. E. Hughes
Harding
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Senator Knox
Knox
Marion
Hughes denies report on secretary appointment
Charles E. Hughes dismissed rumors that he accepted a secretary of state post under Harding calling the reports irresponsible and stating he does not care to discuss them. The statement was issued in New York on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
New York
Harding
Charles EB. Hughes
Newbern Iron and Supply Works Socializes Plant
In New Bern North Carolina officials socialize their plant to prove profits must exceed costs for a wage cut. Employees accept a plan sharing profits above costs and a ten percent staff salary reduction while owners forego returns. The arrangement starts December 20 and lasts indefinitely as a demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbern
N. C
Newbern Iron and Supply Works
W. A. McIntosh
MciIntosh
Windsor Print Works Cuts Wages 22 1 2 Percent
North Adams Massachusetts December 22 a wage reduction of twenty two and one half percent was announced by the Windsor Print Works a branch of the Consolidated Textile Company. The cut takes effect January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Windsor Print Works
Consolidated Textile Company
Kegg
Fire destroys National Tea Company store in Minneapolis
Fire gutted the National Tea Company store in Minneapolis causing about 15000 dollars in loss. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Boston
National Tea Company
Freight Increase Means More Revenue for Railroads
Nelsonville Ohio report shows about 11 000 coal cars moved in November. A 30 cent per ton freight hike would yield roughly 165 000 extra revenue for railroads and raise consumer costs, critics say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville, O
Nelsonville
Defense ships doubt on McGannon murder case
In Cleveland on December 22 the defense opened its case in the trial of Judge William H. McGannon charged with second degree murder. They plan to prove a man resembling McGannon fired the shot. Witness Henrietta Jouget testified about a third man who left the scene after swapping a gray hat for a black one, describing him as McGannon’s build in similar clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William H. McGannon
McGannon
Henrietta Jouget
Witness testifies to alleged bribe in murder trial
Miss Mary E. Neely, the state witness, testified that Judge William H. McGannon shot Harold Kagy last May. She described McGannon offering her 500 dollars to stay silent after seeing the shooting and following the defendant and Kagy before the fatal act.
Home Rule Bill Seen as Path to Irish Peace
United Press reports that Irish leaders on both sides show a more lenient stance as the Home Rule bill nears assent. Two parliaments would form North and South with a forty member council. Ireland must accept within three and a half years. Public moves hint at peace talks amid Cork post office raid and Killenaule clashes leaving 18 dead.
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United Press
London
Great Britain
Ireland
Alga
Anne
George
Liecatne Ae
Court ruling sets essential industries to keep key workers employed
In Topeka the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations ruled that essential industries must maintain skilled staff during downturns, applying case by case standards. Judge Huggins said mills should keep essential workers employed to serve the public and remain able to operate when conditions improve.
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Topeka, Kas
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Topeka Flour Mills
New
Kansas Tribunal
W. L. Huggins
Beasia
Huggins
Greek monarchs return as Queen Sophie grieves at Alexander grave
In Athens Queen Sophie mourns at the grave of Alexander former king of Greece as King Constantine receives congratulatory audiences. Delegations pour in while Constantine plans a Smyrna army command visit. Recognition talks unsettle diplomats with Britain and France reportedly pulling back.
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Athens
Greece
Sophie
Tate
Alexander
Constantine
Peloponnese
Smyrna
Masons Attention at Athens Commandery No 60 K T
Athens Commandery No 60 K T invites members to a stated conclave on Wednesday evening at 7 o clock. Full attendance desired. Commander Chas E Cameron and James A Palmer, secretary, urge participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Commandery No. 60
K. T
Chas. E. Cameron
James A. Palmer
Manufacturers to Meet and Defy Union Leaders
Chicago dispatch reports that William Butterworth calls a national convention of large employers to oppose union pressure for a national labor board. He warns the move toward a closed shop would centralize control and hurt American industry across states including Illinois, New York, Michigan, and California.
Railway Brotherhood Leaders Split Over Closed Shop Policy
Leaders of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers rejected a link between a proposed National Adjustment Board and a closed shop. They stressed their goal is a national rates adjustment body, not a closed shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Adjusts
W. G. Lee
National Adjustment Board
Jenes. Stone
Brother Locomotive Engineers
Anment Body
Woman to surrender in murder case ends long manhunt
A 32 day search for Clara Smith Hamon in the murder death of Jake L. Hamon ends as she is to surrender to Sheriff Buck Garrett near the city on the international boundary near Paso. James M. Mathers and Coakley and Mathers law firm defend her. if she surrenders she will be brought to stand trial. Bond set for the fugitive ranges from $10,000 to $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
As Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
Buck Garrett
Paso
James M. Mathers
Coakley and Mathers
Clara Smith
Garrett
Charles C
Smith Hamon
Hamon
Russell Brown
Regular Central Labor Union Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of the Central Labor Union at Red Men’s Hall scheduled for Sunday December 26 at 2 PM Delegates urged to be present The order of business is set by President John C Sherman Knox and the recording secretary to attend 12:22-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Red Men’s Hall
John C Sherman Knox
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Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messengernformation Bureau
Ashington, D. C
Smooth
Florida
Mary E. Neely
Harold Kagy
Miss Neely
Judge McGaannon
Kagy
John W. Joyce
Grand Jtory
Eamon de Valera
Tudor
Auxiliary Police
Cork
Killenaule
Kansas Labor Tribunal
Bret
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