Hope for Christmas peace in Ireland fades with prorogation
London reports Christmas peace hopes for Ireland vanish as Parliament is prorogued by King George. Britain to observe a three day holiday with closures and curbs on communications and transport. The king praised the league of nations while stressing Ireland's ongoing unrest and Sinn Fein attacks.
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Webb Miller
United Press
London
Ireland
King George
Great Britain
George
League of Nations
England
East Tech Football Team Leaves for Everett Championship
The East Tech football squad departed Cleveland with 18 players bound for Everett Washington to face Everett High in the high school national title game. Coach Williams aims to condition the team en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
East Tech
Everett
Wash
Everett High
Williams
Taft Denounces Ford Attacks on Jews as False
Former president William Howard Taft criticized Henry Ford for anti Jewish statements in Ford's weekly, calling the claims that Jews control finance false and noting widespread persecution and poverty among the world Jewish population of about thirteen million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Howard Taft
Henry Ford
Ford
Taft
Fire destroys hundreds of Christmas gifts in Cleveland mail car
A Cleveland fire today destroyed about 75 bags of presents mailed to Toledo Norwalk and other Ohio cities delaying deliveries. Inspectors believe spontaneous combustion started the blaze and the burning car was cut loose and drenched. water damaged remaining mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Toledo
Norwalk
Ohio
Regular meeting of Central Labor Union in Athens
Delegates are urged to attend the regular meeting at Red Men's Hall in Athens on Sunday December 26 at 2 PM. By order of president John Clark and recording secretary Sherman Knox. 12-22-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Red Men’s Hall
Athens
John Clark
Sherman Knox
The School Childs Health bulletin free from Red Cross
A public health bulletin from the American School Hygiene Association advises parents on handling common child emergencies such as tetanus lockjaw diphtheria and infantile paralysis. It explains recognition prevention and first steps and is available free from the Washington Information Bureau with two cents for return postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American School Hygiene Association
American Red Cross
Washington
No Christmas Day Messenger Issue Scheduled
The Daily Messenger will not publish on Christmas Day December 25. The office will be dark as the staff takes a holiday after the Christmas rush. The paper extends wishes for a happy Christmas to its patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Messenger
Messenger
the Messenger
Alibi defense weakens key witness in McGannon murder trial
Cleveland reports the defense undermined Miss Mary B. Neely's testimony in the second degree murder case of Judge William H. McGannon. Taxi driver Michael Cafferty testified Neely was in East Cleveland at 1 o'clock, contradicting her claim she followed the judge to the scene and saw a flash from his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mary B. Neely
William H. McGannon
Michael Cafferty
Miss Neely
East Cleveland
Harold Kagy
Cafferty
McGannon
Kagy
Defense to Introduce Harold Kagy Statement in McGannon Trial
The defense plans to bolster Judge William H. McGannon's second degree murder trial with Harold Kagy's dying statement naming John W. Joyce as the killer Joyce was recently tried and acquitted. Attorney Boyd claims the statements prove McGannon's innocence and plans to show Kagy spoke while dying. A line of alibi witnesses, including two policemen doctors and several women, is expected.
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Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Harold Kagy
John W. Joyce
Joyce
Boyd
Kagy
McGannon
Dance Junior Order Hall Christmas Evening Event
A Christmas themed event titled Dance Junior Order Hall runs Saturday night December 23 in the afternoon through evening hours. Organizers invite attendees to celebrate with music and festive activities.
Woman Serves Twenty One Years on Portland School Board
Mrs. Mabel R. Brown of Portland Me has completed twenty one years of service on the Portland school board. Appointed when women first could serve she has been reelected every two years since.
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Mabel R. Brown
Portland
Portland 061
Brown
Carolers to Brighten Athens City Christmas Eve
Athens plans a citywide carol visit tonight with thirty girls singing from the Court House steps at nine o clock. After the performance they tour the town by truck while Dean Irma Voigt asks residents to place lit candles in dark rooms to guide the carolers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Court House
Dean Irma Voigt
Farmer Legislation Dominates Congress Debate
Washington dispatch reports the senate banking and agriculture committees reopened the farmer relief question. J R Howard leads Farm Bureau push for a German credit loan using seized property as collateral. Two new bills planned: farmer co operatives for marketing and short term rural credit via bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bradford
Washington
Congress
Senate Banking and Agriculture Committee
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Howard
Germany
William W. Brauer
Brauer
Gronna
Senate Agriculture Commission
Haugen
House Committee
Farmers’ Associations
Unsettled Week Ahead Weather Across Ohio Valley Region
The forecast covers December 27 to January 1 for Ohio Valley Tennessee region and Great Lakes with unsettled conditions. Expect occasional rain and snow, moderate temperatures first half, much colder conditions in the second half and continuing cold into the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Great Lakes
Fiume Faces Possible Clash as D Annunzio Holds City
In Fiume, Gabrielle D Annunzio tightens control by militarizing the population and arming fighters while Italian regulars blockade the city. Foreigners are ordered to leave within three days and food is restricted to starve the defenders. Hundreds flee amid reports of desertions and searches of houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camillo Cianfarra
United Press
Rome
Fiume
Gabrielle D’annunzio
Italy
Christmas Day Detainee Trapped in City Airshaft
John Cruize, jailed on drunkenness charges, faces a Christmas behind the concrete walls of an airshaft to the basement after tearing a grate and becoming wedged. Police attempt rescue with grappling hooks as tension mounts in Martins Ferry Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins Ferry
John Cruize
Wedding of Miss Forrest Frank and Lew Martin
The marriage was solemnized at one o clock today at the parsonage of Rev C Lloyd Strecker of the First M E church. The groom is a miner and the bride a school teacher. They will reside in New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Frank
Albany
Lew Martin
New Marshfield
C. Lloyd Strecker
M. E. Church
Christmas Dance at Chauncey K of P Hall
Community event in Chauncey Ohio at K of P Hall on Saturday night December 25 featuring Glouster orchestra. Proceeds or admission details not specified. event described as best of order with hour and date given in local notice.
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P. Hall Chauncey, CO
Glouster Orchestra
Germans Want America to Lead In Treaty Reform
Former Ambassador Bernstorff, in a Christmas message from Berlin, urged the United States to spearhead efforts for a just and equitable revival of the Versailles treaty and reforms in the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
America
League of Nations
Bernstorff
Streetcar fare rise expected in Cleveland within two months
Cleveland president John J. Stanley of the street railway company predicted another fare increase within two months. He noted fares had already risen from five to six cents and the nine-ticket 60 cent pass was introduced on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John J. Stanley
Street Railway Company
Marriage Licenses Issued to Eight Area Couples
Frank Lewis a miner and Mary Thompson both of Sharpsburg. Vinton Meeks a laborer and Lola Williams of Athens. John Shaffer a miner and Eliza beth Hails of Millfield. Howard Lowry a miner of Nelson and Alice Cunliffe of Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
Mary Thompson
Sharpsburg
Vinton Meeks
Lola Williams
Athens
John Shaffer
Elizabeth Hails
Millfield
Howard Lowry
Nelsonfile
Alice Cunliffe
Murray
Children invited to Hull Foster event on Christmas morning
Hull Foster Jr invites all Athens children to his Depot Street offices near B and O depot for candy and oranges from 8 to 10 on Christmas morning. The annual treat has run nearly 20 years. last Christmas over 450 children were served and Harry Cromley will oversee distribution hoping to exceed 500 this year.
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Athens
Hull Foster Jr
Depot Street
B. & O. Depot
Foster
Harry Cromley
Surprise Birthday Party Held for C. O. Grimes
Relatives gathered in five cars despite rain to celebrate C. O. Grimes's sixty fifth birthday at his Sharpsburg Ohio home. Mrs. W. A. Grimes presented a large white cake while Dan Budworth and Mrs. L. E. Jones provided music. A delightful day was enjoyed.
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Sharpsburg
C. O. Grimes
W. A. Grimes
Dan Budworth
L. E. Jones
Holy Office decree on watching Y M C A not confirmed
Reports from Rome that the Holy Office issued a ruling asking Catholic bishops to monitor the Y M C A were not confirmed at the papal legation in Washington on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rome
Holy Office
Senator Chamberlain Operated On In Local Hospital
Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon underwent an operation today in a local hospital. Physicians reported he tolerated the procedure well and that his condition is not believed to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Chamberlain
Action on British embassy Kellogg contact deferred
The state department said any action on the diplomatic incident involving the British embassy's direct communication with Senator Kellogg will be deferred until after the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kellogg
State Department
Hard Goal Men Refused Boost
Philadelphia reporters note a special meeting of the anthracite scale commission to decide miners stance after operators refused wage increases. The operators argued raising pay would breach the September 2 contract to March 31, 1922, and reopen the entire award citing a 13 percent rise, a $6 daily minimum, and an eight hour day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anthracite Scale Commission
Steelton
Local Families Prepare for Christmas Visits
Mr and Mrs A V Linscott of Columbus plan to spend Christmas with the Linscott's parents Mr and Mrs A L Johnson on Morris Avenue. Mr and Mrs J W Herrold and son Joe Port of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs T L Morgan at 127 East State Street. Miss Alpha Baid leaves for Zanesville to spend the holidays with Mrs Frank Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Linscott
Columbus
A. L. Johnson
Morris Avenue
J. W Herrold
Joe Port
T. L. Morgan
E. State Street
Alpha Baid
Zanesville
Frank Baiey
Senator McCormick Meets German Officials in Berlin
In Berlin on December 23 Senator McCormick pressed discussions with German officials who believed him to be acting for President-elect Harding. The talks emphasized postwar arrangements as Washington nears a transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
McCormick
Harding
New Athens Directory Promotes Home Telephone Co Listing
Businessmen urged to anticipate telephone needs and join the new Athens directory. Printing costs ended the wartime city directory and the Home Telephone Co offers the free replacement for the upcoming period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Home Telephone Co
Homecoming for Clara Hamon Aided by Defense Fund
Ardmore Oklahoma December 24 Homecoming day for Clara Smith Hamon the girl fugitive who surrendered at El Paso after being sought in the Jake L Hannon case will bring a planned defense fund to her. County Attorney Brown said she would be released on bond upon arrival and may waive a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Bakery Blaze Averted At Littler's Bakery North Chili Street
A small oven fire at Littler's Bakery in North Chili Street was discovered around 6 80 this morning by the night man. Firemen arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze before it could endanger the bakery and nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littler's Bakery
North Chili Street
Athens High Slams Commerce 39 to 21 in Strong Victory
Athens High basketball surprised the crowd by beating Commerce High 39 to 21. Captain Wise scored 31 points, with Battin adding strong floor play as Athens led 14 to 11 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. The game drew a full armory crowd.
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Athens High
Commerce High
Wise
Battin
A. H
Athens
Commerce
Columbus
Mackies
Lorenz o Hamlin and Anne Thompson Arrested in Statutory Offense Case
Loreno D Hamlin Elyria attorney and humane officer of Lorain county and Anne Thompson of Detroit were arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of a statutory offense alleged by Hamlin's wife Lillie Hamlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, CO
Ford Sedan Hit by Buick at City Corner
A Ford sedan owned by W R Hughes of 14 Clark Street was struck head on by a Buick driven by Frank Joyce of Canonsville at the Lancaster and State streets corner Thursday noon. Hughes estimated damage near $600 as his car, moving west on State, was hit when Joyce turned from Lancaster into State hitting the Hughes vehicle and pushing it to the curb. A woman in another car turned onto Lancaster Street from State Street as Joyce acted, but visibility issues hindered both drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hughes
Clark Street
Frank Joyce
Canaonville
Lancaster
State Streets
Hughes
State Street
Joyce
Lancaster Street
State
Goodyear Tire and Rubber votes 50 million mortgage plan
At Akron Ohio on December 20 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company stockholders voted 50 million mortgage financing for the company property. A total of 399000 shares were represented, exceeding the two thirds requirement. Attorney Frank S Monnett attempted an amendment but it was defeated. The meeting adjourned to December 29 to finalize refinancing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Goodyear Tire and Under
Frank S. Monnett
Cotesabith
Torney
Celver
Train Delayed Near Fort Worth in December Report
Fort Worth Texas reports a delayed Texas and Pacific train en route to Ardmore with Clara Smith Hamon aboard. The engine stalled west of Baird Texas delaying arrival until about 2 20 P M after a 9 A M schedule.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas and Pacific
Clara Smith Hamon
Ardmore
Baird
Nicky Escapes: Jury Unable to Agree on Case in Washington
In Washington on December Shr the jury hearing the Jules W. Ni Arnatein case and others could not reach a verdict and was discharged today. The trial restarted with no agreement among jurors.
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Washington
Dec
Jules W. “Ni Arnatein
England to suspend business for three days before Christmas
Great Britain plans a three day pause in business starting tomorrow to mimic pre Victorian times. Rail and truck transport will run only for essential trade mail will be delivered and trains depart for weekend travel. About half a million unemployed face cutoff from casual contact as cold weather bites and workers seek shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Bettali
England
Christmas Service At An Ian Church Tomorrow
A Christmas service will be held at an Ian church tomorrow at ten o clock local time. The event invites parishioners and visitors to join in worship and seasonal greetings.
Violent Eruption Shocks Asma Range On Christmas Eve
A heavy loss of life expected as a major eruption in the Asma hills begins with ash showers over a wide area. Smoke and flames billow from the crater while sparks reach the village at the mountain foot.
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Torio
Sparkes
Sbiase
Eblaze A Vy
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