Ohio miners press local wage and slate removal claims
John Moore of the United Mineworkers of Ohio told the Bituminous Coal Commission that Ohio miners seek a 60 percent wage increase and uniform outside day wages across districts. He urged compensation for slate removal above longwall coal seams and urged considering living standards and postwar work stability in setting wages.
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Washington
Ohio
Bituminous Coal Commission
John Moore
United Mineworkers of Ohio
Moore
Wilson
Ohio State Committee
Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Pomeroy
Commission
Indiana
Illinois
Pittsburg
Europe Will Not Submit To Financial Domination
Ralph Blumenfeld editor of the London Express says Europe will not submit to U S financial domination. He blasts Secretary Glass letter as a rich man spurning poor relations and calls for an international finance conference to stabilize exchange. He warns the present situation means ruin for Europe and America and civilization.
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Webb Miller
United Press
London
Europe
United States
Ralph Blumenfeld
The
London Express
Glass
Homer Ferguson
United States Chamber of Commerce
America
Blumenfeld
Great Britain
Duffy Attacks Industrial Despots At Broad Street Talk
Columbus Ohio February date with T J Duffy, head of the state industrial commission, denounces the financial aristocracy that controls jobs and calls for curbing alien and sedition laws. He urges citizens to remove industrial despots from behind the American flag and defend free speech and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
T. J. Duffy
State Industrial Commission
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Duffy
Congress
Detroit bachelor mail crop promises larger than usual
Detroit, February 2. Prosecutor Sayre ruled a wife's duty is to wake her husband for work, signaling a broader discussion on domestic roles and obligations as the local bachelor mail crop grows.
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Detroit
Mich
Sayre
Glass to Take Seat in Senate Coming Week
Carter Glass will take his seat in the Senate as Virginia's new senator this week and be sworn in likely today or tomorrow. David F. Houston will begin duties as treasury secretary once his successor Meredith takes the oath as agriculture secretary, Meredith arriving in Washington yesterday.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Senate
Virginia
David F. Houston
Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Meredith
Flu in New York Declines as Epidemic Eases
New York reports show influenza and pneumonia cases and deaths down from Saturday. The health department tallies 3 991 influenza cases with 104 deaths and 655 pneumonia cases with 120 deaths, a drop of 904 and 146 cases respectively. January totals rise to 38 887 influenza cases with 772 deaths and 7 507 pneumonia cases with 1 953 deaths. Health officials say delaying a strike by firemen and engineers will aid the epidemic fight.
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New York
Health Department
Canton Doctor Dies of Tuberculosis Linked to Camp Wadsworth
Dr. Claude D. Hamilton aged 32 formerly a captain in the United States Medical Corps died in Canton Ohio last night from tuberculosis contracted while treating soldiers at Camp Wadsworth.
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Canton, O
Claude D. Hamilton
United States Medical Corps
Camp Wadsworth
Sixty Deaths from Flu at Akron in Week
Akron reports sixty deaths from pneumonia and flu over the weekend Health Officer Nesbitt announced. Jas Van Sickle age 3 died Monday. fourth Van Sickle sibling to die in seven days. Ten thousand ill. twenty one county jail inmates affected. one jail prisoner dead. Hospitals overfilled. armory planned as temporary hospital. city hospital added fifty beds.
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Akron
Nesbitt
Jas. van Sickle
van Sickle
City Hospital
Davis Preparing Guber Campaign in Columbus
Mayor Harry L. Davis of Cleveland works out campaign organization plans in Columbus with Sam B. Anson. Davis to open headquarters in Columbus soon and move to Southern Ohio. C. Thompson to continue overseeing the organization efforts for Davis.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Sam B. Anson
Davis
Ohio
Ess
C. Thompson
Canton theft: Four highwaymen rob man of cash and watch
In Canton, D [surname unclear] Pete Thiakon was held up by four highwaymen who robbed him of $25 and a gold watch. The incident involved multiple assailants and occurred on a road near the city. No injuries reported, investigation underway.
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Canton
Pete Thiakon
Lodge moves to suspend rules on treaty ratification notice
Senator Lodge gave formal notice in the Senate that on Monday he will seek unanimous consent to take up the peace treaty reservations. If denied he will move to suspend the rules. The move follows a clash with Senator Hitchcock and reflects Republican confidence the reservations won’t derail diplomacy.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate
Walsh
Montana
Hitchcock
Ashurst
Arizona
Socrat
Supreme Court rules cannot refer federal prohibition amendment
Colorado Supreme Court today upheld that the legislature's ratification of the federal prohibition amendment cannot be sent to voters in a statewide referendum. The decision closes the legal question of whether the public can challenge the action by direct vote.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Supreme Court
Cabinet Resigns After Chile Parliament Backed Majority Government
Santiago Chile Feb 2 The chamber of deputies approved a resolution calling for the cabinet to be replaced by one reflecting the parliamentary majority and the ministry has resigned.
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Santiago
Chile
Chamber of Deputies
Europe Ratifies Peace Treaty With Germany
The scene shows European representatives gathering in Paris to formally ratify the peace treaty with Germany. The clock room of the French foreign ministry serves as the setting with premiers Clemenceau and Nitti among the attendees, as allied and German envoys exchange notes. The United States, not yet ratified, did not participate.
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Europe
Germany
Tardieu
U. S
Marine Leagues
Jules Cambon
Arly
Nitti
Italy
Scialoja
Aairs
Murder of Chorus Girl Stuns Cleveland Police
Police baffled by the murder of 22 year old chorus girl Frances Stockwell in Cleveland Ohio. Her body was found in the snow behind a rooming house after she was last seen with a man in a sailor suit. Stockwell formerly lived in Philadelphia and leaves a three year old daughter.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Frances Stockwell
Remnants of Denikin Troops Disarmed in Roumania
Odessa fell after a hard fight as Ukrainian forces advanced. The remnants of General Denikin's troops who fled from Odessa were disarmed in Romania, with many captured according to the Ukrainian press bureau in Vienna and today's dispatches.
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Rome
Deniken
Odessa
Rumania
Vienna
Denikon
Unconfirmed Odessa Capture Rumor Circulates in London
Last week reports from the Ukrainian press bureau cited Odessa’s capture by General Deniken but other sources did not confirm the claim, casting doubt on the event’s veracity.
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London
Vienna
Odessa
Deniken
Egan to Take Charge of Brewers This Week
Milwaukee news reports Jack Egan the Brewers manager will arrive Friday to directly run the club. He promises several player deals and rumors say Druno Haas may be bought back from the White Sox.
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Egan
Milwaukee
Wis
Jack Egan
Milwaukee Brewers
Druno Haas
White Sox
Troop Two Scout Meeting Canceled Tonight
Troop Two, Boy Scouts cancels the evening gathering due to illness of the Scoutmaster. The status note advises members to stay tuned for rescheduling details from leaders.
Prisoner Iverson Hangs Self in Cleveland Jail
Carl Iverson, 35, awaiting verdict in the killing of police sergeant William Isaac, hanged himself in his Cleveland cell using a bed ticking rope tied to a steam pipe. He gagged himself to avoid an outcry, telling a fellow prisoner hours earlier that if given the chair he would beat them to it.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Fed
Carl Iverson
Wm. A. Isaac
Iverson
Uncle Sam to outline case against Senator Newberry today
Grand Rapids reports the government will present opening statements in the Newberry corruption trial, detailing how the 1938 Michigan election was investigated. Defense lines are not yet ready. Court convened at 2 PM to accommodate jurors and defendants returning from the weekend.
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J. L. O'Sullivan
United Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sam
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Newberry
Michigan
Dartmouth to Take Eastern Colors to Pacific Coast
Dartmouth athletic management announced that the Eastern colors will be carried to the Pacific coast next year. The Big Green will play Washington in Seattle on November 23 to dedicate a new facility.
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Hanover
N. H
Pacific Coast
Dartmouth
Washington
Seattle
Two Hospital Patients Hit By Car In Ice Crash
Thomas Doyle aged forty and Daniel Starkey seventy were struck on the main hospital drive when Clyde Pinkerton's car skidded on ice. The vehicle jumped the curb and plunged down a bank. Goodrich rode in front escaped injury. Both Doyle and Starkey received medical care and were not in serious condition though Starkey's age raises concern.
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State Hospital
Thomas Doyle
Daniel Starkey
Clyde Pinkerton
Doyle
Starkey
Ward
Lawrence Goodrich
Pinkerton
Williams resigns from Zenner Co. dry goods post
R O Williams, head of the Dr Zenner Co dry goods department for ten years, resigns to become general manager of Monroe Steel Department store in Coshocton. He will assume his new post February 15. His successor at Zenner Co is not announced.
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R. O. Williams
Dr. Zenner Co
Monroe Steel
Coshocton
Williams
Rogers Trial Continues in Bank Robbery Case
The trial of Toledo councilman W. R. Rogers for the Pleasantville bank robbery of February 10, 1919 was moved to March 2 at the request of his counsel.
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Lancaster
W. R. Rogers
Toledo
Pleasantville
Rogers
Viscount Grey Letter Boosts Both Sides in Ratification Debate
Washington readers report Viscount Grey’s note supporting American reservations to the peace treaty. Republicans hail it as vindication of their stance while Democrats say Grey’s comments reveal Wilson’s failure to compromise with the Senate. Senate discussions continue as ratification prospects shift amid calls for letters to influence lawmakers.
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Grey
Wilson
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Vatior
L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Viscount Grey
Cal
United States
Senate
Julian to Run for U S Senator, Democratic Nomination
Shoemaker Julian plans to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the United States senatorship on his return from California. Hamilton County Democrats will support Cox for the presidential nomination alongside Julian. The column notes a shift in taste toward appreciating young painters.
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Julian
HE U. 8
Ginchane
W. A. Julian
United States
California
James M. Cox
Hamilton County
Grounds Closed to Public If Motorists Endanger Inmates
Dr Berry warns state hospital grounds may be closed to travelers unless drivers slow down. He describes grounds as private for inmate use and cites reckless speeding by youngsters as causing accidents among inmates and vehicle passengers. Following a Sunday incident where two inmates were struck, care must be taken or access will be barred.
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State Hospital
Berry
A Rogue’s Network Pushes Against the Trail
A reflective aphorism contrasts a rogue’s many friends with the safe path. It suggests that while following the beaten track avoids brambles, it yields no roses or rewards.
Resolution Aims to Restore Timber Access for U.S. Crown Lessees
A U S Senate resolution calls for canceling restraining orders that block American lessees of Canadian crown lands from using timber for newsprint. It argues lessees are deprived of their property rights and asks a full investigation to report possible legislative steps if negotiations with Canada fail.
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Washington
Canada
Commission
Congress
Millfield Co op Store Fails After Year of Service
Millfield Ohio February 2 The Millfield co operative store closed by creditors for non payment of debts after a little more than a year in business. Stockholders who cashed stock in merchandise face legal action to repay their stock amounts from ten to two hundred dollars each. Public sale of remaining stock is scheduled for Saturday February 7 at eleven a m to satisfy judgments.
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Millfield, O
Millfield
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