France Denies New York Debt Dodge Talk at Paris Conference
Paris finance minister Clementel says France will not discuss its American debt at the January inter allied talks. He told U S correspondents Washington will handle the debt, stressing transfer methods amid American prohibition and tariff barriers. He denied repudiation plans and met with U S Ambassador Herrick to present inventory pages he deems essential to France’s position.
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Frank E. Mason
Paris
France
America
Washington
Minster of
Clemente
Entel
Clementel
Chamber of Deputies
Nok
France 7
Mentel
Corres‘nts
Chamber
United State
Herrick
Rabbit season ends January 1 in county
The current rabbit hunting season closes on the night of January 1. County records show 44 rabbit licenses issued in 1925 and 1,077 in 1924, indicating many hunters in the county.
Ohlinger to Begin WEW Duties Monday
The Athens county court house will see limited changes in 1925 with reelected officials and two retained offices. M. P. Ohlinger of Nelsonville starts Monday January 5 as county commissioner, succeeding A. L. Johnson who leaves after serving since 1921. Sheriff P. H. y remains in office with no announced changes.
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Athens County Court House
M. P. Ohlinger
Nelsonville
A. L. Johnson
Athens stores and offices to close all day on holiday
Retail Merchants hardware store in Athens will close all day along with county offices. Messenger will not open holiday hours but will operate regular evening hours as usual.
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Obd
Athens
Mem
Retail Merchants Hardware Store
Ale City
World Trade Set for Bright 1925 Across Nations
Thirty of forty principal commercial nations expect the best business year since World War I, led by the United States with over nine billion dollars in foreign trade. Canada, Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Belgium show marked gains while Cuba, Cuba’s strike calm, and Latin America report optimism. Far East recovery accompanies a record Hawaii sugar crop. Mexico also shows upgrading business amid political friction.
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Robert Thornburgh
Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
Canada
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Esthonia
Spain
Sweden
Latin America
Col
Cuba
Far East
Australia
India
Indo-China
Japan
Hawaii
North America
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Commerce
Hoover
Mexico
Friends of Hough fight over naming of Foster judge
Washington December 31 Friends of Benson W Hough push to secure General Hough as federal district judge for Southern Ohio amid White House outreach. Rep Foster and supporters contest the effort while Senator Willis fights hard and sources discuss possible third candidate if needed.
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Washington
Benson W. Hough
Israel M. Foster
General Hough
Ohio
John C. Speaks
White House
C. Bascom Slemp
Willis
Foster
Charles A. Jones
Tea” Clark
Fess
Senate
Stone
Gasser Connected to Athens Mains on West Union Street
The Athenian Oil and Gas Co tied its new gas well into Athens city mains Tuesday on West Union street near the Connett greenhouse. The well, drilled in several weeks 70, is estimated to produce about 1,000,000 feet and may relieve city gas pressure in cold weather if sustained.
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Gasser
Athens
Athenian Oil and Gas Co
Union Street
Connett
Pea Vitamin Content Diminished By Canning Process
A large percentage of the vitamin content of peas is destroyed in the canning process, reducing nutritional value. The finding highlights the impact of processing on essential nutrients and may influence dietary choices and canning methods.
Radio to Keep Ohio Solons Close to the Law
The Ohio House will install a radio in the lounge for member entertainment to keep lawmakers near the lawmaking scene. Officials say there will be no broadcasting of sessions. the set aims to increase attendance for committee meetings.
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Columbus
Ohio House of Representatives
Clerk of the House
Senate to Delve Into Scandal of Prohibition Enforcement
The Couzens committee opened a long deferred investigation into prohibition enforcement with a secret session attended by Prohibition bureau officials. The plan is to develop a procedure for examining withdrawal permits and warehouse withdrawals, with all sessions to be executive.
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Washington
Couzens
Prohibition Bureau
Michigan
Bureau
Prohibition
Haynes
Crooked Work Alleged in McCoy Trial Proceedings
Los Angeles officials prepare grand jury investigation into alleged efforts by a Los Angeles gambling ring to influence juror John J. Apffel and secure a hung harvest of bets on the McCoy case. Deputy District Attorney Fricke says steps will be taken to charge the agent involved as McCoy awaits sentencing for manslaughter next Monday.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McCoy
Teresa Mars
Fricke
John J. Apffel
Apffel
Train stop foils bandit at Winnetka station
Chicago police say an unidentified passenger boarded the Viking Express at Winnetka a flag station. The suspect believed the train would stop at Evanston and fled without seizing valuables after Russel Dickey an express messenger was killed protecting them.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Winnetka
Russel Dickey
Milwaukee
Investi‘gore
Whitney Couple Welcome First Child in New York
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney announced the birth of their baby boy in New York weighing seven pounds eight ounces the first child for the couple. He is expected to be christened Cornelius Jr.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Cornelius, Jr
Salvation Army Christmas Tree Event Set for Wednesday
The Salvation Army will place its annual Christmas tree in the new assembly room of the Army in the opera house on Wednesday evening. Candy and treats will be provided for needy city children. Mayor L A Koons will open with a talk followed by carols and recitations. doors open at 7 with the program starting at 7:30. Advisory board members urged to attend.
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Salvation Army
The
Army
Opera House
L. A. Koons
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Paris house to house barber draws high demand
The house to house hair bobber has appeared in Paris. M. Chantille, expert barber, has closed his downtown shop and now limits his visits to homes of meticulous ladies in the residential sections. He is likely the most sought after barber in Paris.
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Bor
Paris
M. Chantille
Mademoiselles
Cleveland Attorney Seeks Counsel in Lunacy Case
Richard OB Fitzharris of Cleveland appeared before Probate Judge Jueders in Cincinnati on a lunacy charge. He demanded and secured a continuance to Friday morning to obtain legal counsel.
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Cincinnati
Richard OB. Fitzharris
Cleveland
J.ueders
Fitzharris
Australia Private Wealth Grows Before June 1921
Private wealth in Australia rose about thirty three percent over the six years ending June 30 1921. The gain reflects increased assets and economic expansion across the period.
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Australia
Ohio Teachers' association backs tenure law at midwinter meet
The Ohio Teachers' association approved a proposed legislature enacted tenure law to protect teachers with three years service. Hearings and a board hearing for charges of inefficiency or misconduct would determine removals. Officers announced include U L Light of Barberton and John R Patterson of Athens.
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Columbus
H.C. Minnich
Miami University
Ohio Teachers’ Association
Representative Assembly
Idéa
Board of Education
Essembly
Athens
Supt. U. L. Light
Barberton
Reading Circle
Josephine Hammond
Steubenville
Sue Sexauer
John R. Patterson
Hobbs Appeals for Bail in Blackmail Case
William Cooper Hobbs age law clerk jailed on alleged blackmail of Sir Harri Singh, appealed to the High Court for bail. Justice Tomlin refused Hobbs bail request.
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London
William Cooper Hobbs
Harri Singh
High Court
Justice Tomlin
Hobbs
Celebrated golfer to survey Athens golf course
Mr. Donald Rosas, famed American golf architect, will visit Athens in January to survey the local course and craft a long term modification plan. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting about 25 golfers approved hiring Rosas, funding his work by voluntary subscriptions.ضم
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Donald Rosas
America
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Ned J. Wolfe
Greens
Ross
American School Children Warmer Health Standards Claim
Authorities report that current American school children are hardier than several years ago citing improved health and resilience measurements across student populations.
Weather forecast predicts snow and rain east of Mississippi
The Weather Bureau forecast snow and rain over most of the country east of the Mississippi tonight and Thursday. Strong winter conditions are expected across eastern states as a cold front moves in.
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Washington
Mississippi River
United States Weather Bureau
Empire Close By Flying Fleet Aim Stated
Aviation expert C D Burney, a British parliament member, says the farthest point of the empire will be within 24 hours of London by air. Britain intends to unite its empire quickly with an adequate flying fleet. Continued from Page Four.
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C. D. Burney
British Parliment
British Empire
London
Woman clings to cowcatcher in deadly train crash
Mrs Kenneth Clark and her family were in a car wrecked by the Knickerbocker Special of the Big Four Railroad. She recalls clinging to the locomotive’s cowcatcher for twelve miles at sixty miles an hour as the train sped on unaware. The younger Mrs Clark survived. her mother-in-law died from injuries.
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Ming
Mary Clark
Indianapolis
Ind
Kenneth Clark
Clyde Clark
Clarks
Clark
Beating the Train Leads in Ohio's 1924 Auto Deaths
Ohio recorded a 1924 high in traffic fatalities with total auto deaths surpassing 1000, many from railroad grade crossings. Rail crossing deaths exceeded 350, overlapping with automobile casualties. Cleveland and Cuyahoga led deaths, while county totals highlighted stark regional trends and a push for crossing eliminations.
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Ohio
William J. Huske
I. N
International News Service
Cleveland
Bouwlay
Cuyahoga County
Hamilton County
Franklin County
Lucas
Summit
Butler
Stark County
Mahoning
Marion County
Wood County
Updegraff
Train
Scioto
Jefferson
Seneca
Muskingum
Ashland
Vinton
Champaign
Lawrence
Hardin
Darke
Cleveland Safety Council
Ohio Automobile Association
British bankers in New York discuss inter allied debts
London says no British government officials are joining discussions with the United States on inter allied debts. Montague Collett Norman and Sir Alan Garrett Anderson arrived secretly in New York on a private banking mission not connected to the government.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Treasury Department
Montague Collett Norman
Bank of England
Alan Garrett Anderegn
America
New York
Hiner
Caronia
Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad Bonds Approved
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad, owned by Henry Ford, to issue 169 million dollars of first mortgage fifty year bonds at five percent.
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Washington
Den
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton
Henry Ford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Athens High School Team Honored at Kiwanis Dinner
About twenty seven Athens high school football players were entertained at the Masonic temple by Kiwanian members. Principal Harshman introduced Athletic Director Porter and Coach Wise who praised the team for its record this season. Prof. C N Mackinnon urged students to choose colleges for education first and athletics second. Next Tuesday new officers will be installed and committees assigned with Fulton Hess and Kerr arranging the program.
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Athens Kiwanian
Athens
Masonic Temple
Harshman
Porter
Wise
Athens High School
C. N. Mackinnon
Mackinnon
Fulton
Hess
Kerr
Ohio profits by its farm staff
The Ohio welfare department reports state institutional farms saved about 600 dollars daily last season. Director Harper estimated crops including corn wheat oats and hay are worth about 75 000 dollars more now than at harvest and higher pork prices added to overall savings.
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Columbus
Welfare Harper
Tony
Catless Cairo: stray cats to face death sentence ordinance
In Cairo an ordinance targets stray cats within city limits, claiming cats spread pestilence. The measure, framed by civic legislators, notes cats are sacred in many parts of Egypt.
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Cairo
Egypt
Sixty Years for Alligator to Reach Full Growth
A historical note states that the full growth of an alligator requires sixty years. The fact highlights long development and maturation periods observed in reptiles.
Trials Set in Common Pleas Court for January Dates
Thirty-one cases were called in the Common Pleas court Monday with twenty-three slated for trial in January. Several cases were reset or postponed as calendar dates were announced including Edith Vernon versus James Verne January 5 and Maud Stalder versus Hiram Bows January 7. Other trials listed include Bertha Hueston versus William Hueston January 6 and Naomi Bumgarner versus Many Bumgarner January 4. Court orders also set deadlines for filings and responses in several cases toward early February.
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Common Pleas Court
William Bond Va
Thomas
Chapman
Joseph Gi the Costa
Ohio
Joseph G. Chapman
F. J. Milling and Grocery Co
Elijah W. Cob
Tri
Maud Stalder
Hiram
Bows
Mae H. Pennell
George Penal
Naom
Bumgarner
Many Bumgarner
Hazel Hickman
Peter Mee Laughlin
Eugene Tennihiliva
Peter Gs Laughlin
George F. Starkey
Samuel D. Starkey
Robert Milton Patterson
Pony Lave
Isle Hall
Montford Brown
Failure of Dawes Plan Predicted by German Foreign Minister
German Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann warned that the Dawes plan for Germany's rehabilitation could fail if Allied troops remain in the Cologne zone. He urged immediate moves toward compromise and a later joint evacuation of the Ruhr and Cologne to avoid bankruptcy of the policy underlying the Dawes agreement.
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Dawes
Germany
Gustave Stressemann
Cologne
Ruhr
Ogne
Notice Advert for Gun Safety Game Law Stamp Offer
Copy of the official Game Law pamphlet offered by Frederic J. Haskin Director to promote safety. Requestor can own a gun under the new regulations and receive a pamphlet by sending stamps and fee.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Tafe
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Stella. Cavey
Frank Cavey
Andrew ¢ Crawford
Ray Johnson
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