Navy Board Urges Continued Battleship Building
The general board of the navy issued a report to Secretary Daniels urging the United States to keep building battleships until a navy equal to the strongest is achieved. It warns against relying on aircraft or submarines and rejects six month pauses, stating the 1916 program will create a battle fleet power unmatched by any nation. The board also argues Britain has not halted battleship construction and stresses no international armament policy should hinder U.S. power.
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A. L. Bradford
United Press
Washington
United States
General Board of the Navy
Daniels
Senate Naval Committee
General Board
Great Britain
Coolville Man Elected Vice President of Ohio Horticultural Society
W. S. Kampf of Coolville was elected vice president of the Ohio Horticultural Society during the society meeting in Columbus on Farmers Week. The event took place February 3 as part of the state gathering.
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Coolville
Columbus, O
Ohio Horticultural Society
W. S. Kampf
Soot Ignites Chimney At Finsterwald Home
A chimney fire at the two story frame house of William Finsterwald at 13 Hanlin avenue broke out about 6 this morning from soot in the flue. A bucket brigade quickly fought the blaze, causing only attic damage before neighbors and the fire department stopped it without using hoses.
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William Finsterwald
Hanlin Avenue
Finsterwald
Railroad jack lifts 104 pounds per pound of pressure
A new railroad jack design provides a mechanical advantage of 104 to 1, lifting 104 pounds with each pound of force applied to its handle. This innovation promises easier handling of heavy loads and could improve efficiency in track maintenance and freight operations.
Crooked Deals Staged In Till Grain Market
Chicago Feb 3 A clique of European governmental buyers is blamed for grain market instability by Joseph N Griffith president of the Chicago board of trade He says these buyers urge exchanges to align with Argentine prices and accuse them of using fake quotations to depress U S grain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph N. Griffith
Chicago Board of Trade
Griffith
United States
Oriental Tried to Blow Up Veterans Meeting in Aberdeen
A Oriental attempted to dynamite a building hosting 150 American Legion members in Aberdeen Washington. Henry Lancaster, a painter, spotted the suspect and pursued him. A bomb with a lighted fuse and twenty sticks of dynamite were found.
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Aberdeen
Wash
American Legion
Henry Lancaster
Lancaster
New Witnesses Expected in McGannon Murder Trial
Cleveland report says defense will present several new witnesses in the second trial of Judge William H. McGannon for the Harold C. Kagy murder. The retrial is scheduled to begin Monday.
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Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Harold C. Kagy
Greenwich Justice Alice ONeill and the first kiss law
In Greenwich Connecticut Miss Alice ONeill, the town first woman justice of the peace, faced a wedding custom of kissing brides. The inaugural kiss was decided by the groom W Ogden of Brookland Maryland who kissed his bride Sallie George of Coffin Hill Virginia in the ceremony.
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Alice’. O’neill
Sinn Fein Members Clash With Police in Cork Riot
In Cork on February 3, British police clashed with more than 100 Sinn Feiners at Ross Cabery, with fighting heard for nine miles. The confrontation began when police surprised the group as they gathered for a planned coup, with Sinn Fein protesters estimated between 100 and 500 people.
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Cork
Ross Cabery
Sinn Fein Members Killed in Ambush near Ross Carbery
In Ireland six Sinn Fein members were killed and several others wounded in an attempted ambush of police near Ross Carbery, official dispatches announced today.
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Dublin
Sinn
Dublin Riot Flares as Soldiers Clash with Unknown Men
In Dublin on February 3, clashes erupted between military units and unknown assailants in the streets. One man was killed and several wounded as crowds fired on armored lorries, and soldiers returned fire. Disturbances caused many to flee and arrests were anticipated.
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Dublin
Dublin Castle
Roost Coming Down as Equity Calls Gallery Seat Cut
New York theater scene faces pressure as Actors Equity pushes for lower gallery seat prices nationwide. Theatre owners respond to petition requesting reduced rates for gallery seating.
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New York
Actors Equity
Two youths arrested in Toledo for selling stolen Bucyrus police car
In Toledo on February 3, Douglas Boering, 18, Bucyrus, and Louis Brown, 25, Paris Kentucky, were arrested after attempting to sell a Bucyrus police department stolen flying squad automobile.
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Tole Police Auto
Cleveland
Douglas Boering
Bucyrus
Louis Brown
Paris
Kentucky
Bucyrus Police Department
Mutiny of Interned Wrangel Soldiers Suppressed in Constantinople
Dispatches report a mutiny by Wrangel soldiers at Tjadaldja, interned after last fall's Crimea fighting, killed several officers. French guards disarmed the mutineers after some were killed and wounded amid complaints of hunger and ill treatment by their officers.
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Constantinople
Tjadaldja
Crimea
Hospitals filled as Podgoritza uprising blamed on Serbia
Hospitals in Albania were overwhelmed with 400 wounded from Podgoritza after a population uprising against Serbian rule. Unverified sensational reports spoke of many men and women shot by Serbian soldiers.
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Antivaria
Albania
Podgoritza
Prohibition Push Aims to Stop Liquor Floods From Abroad
Federal prohibition officers mobilize to dam up liquor rivers flooding into the United States from Canada Mexico Cuba and offshore islands. Commissioner John F Kramer plans a county wide drive to make the entire area dry by end of 1921.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Florida
John F. Kramer
United States Should Share in German Indemnity
Senator David I Walsh urged that the United States receive a portion of German reparations by crediting Allied payments on American loans. He said the allies should pro rate part of the $56 billion bill to the United States as payments are collected, and consider debts to the U.S. when debts are settled. He noted no concrete proposal yet to reduce allied debts.
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Washington
United States
David I. Walsh
Mass
United Press
Germany
Walsh
Paroles Granted by Pardon Board in Regular Session
Paroles were granted by the state board of clemency in regular session. Names include Dent Jeffries Tuscarawas burglary Harry Gilbert Allen abandonment L A Hathaway Miami breaking and entering Charles Moody Wood burglary Frank Rogers Lake grand larceny William Dickerson Montgomery manslaughter F G Francis Stark larceny James Spencer Tuscarawas shooting with intent to kill.
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Columbus
State Board of Clemency
Dent Jeffries
Tuscarawas County
Hary Gilbert
Allen County
L. A. Hathaway
Miami County
Charles Moody
Wood County
Frank Rogers
Lake County
William Dickerson
Montgomery County
F. G. Francis
Stark County
Uncle Eli Cotch Seeks Sixth Marriage in Hazard Kentucky
In Hazard Kentucky on February 3 85 year old "Uncle Eli" Cotch a mountain patriarch and farmer holds a license to wed for the sixth time. He plans to marry 78 year old Christine McDaniel a divorcée with three prior marriages. Cotch was recently divorced from his fifth wife Mrs Couch.
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Elgame Hazard
Eli” Cotch
Christine McDaniel
Eli
Couch
Vanity cases rival wrist watches for women wearers
A brief note describes vanity cases designed to be worn like wrist watches for women. The item mirrors the timepiece in form and use, offering a portable accessory that blends timekeeping style with personal vanity.
Harding stance toward progressives deepens after Saint Augustine talks
Fort Lauderdale dispatch reports mystery over President elect Harding's approach to progressives. Advisors say Senator Johnson plans to attack the administration if actions oppose the country's interests. Some note not all progressives will be invited to Augustine conferences. Also mentions house boat Victoria expected at Palm Beach.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Harding
St. Augustine
Johnson
Victoria
Palm Beach
Polish President Arrives in Paris to Meet Top Strategist
President Pil sudski of Poland arrives in Paris to consult the world’s premier strategist on countering the anticipated Bolshevik offensive this spring.
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Paris
Pilsudski
Poland
Congress Sets Aviation Schools in Guayaquil and Quito
The Ecuadorian Congress approves the creation of aviation schools in Guayaquil and Quito to train pilots and aviation personnel. The decision aims to expand air transportation capabilities and support national development.
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Ecuadorian Congress
Guayaquil
Quito
Buyers Strike Ends as Retail Rebound Spreads
United Press reports across cities show retailers resuming purchases from wholesalers. A New York surge in merchandise buying follows stagnation with improved banking aiding revival and price stabilization at low wholesale levels.
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United Press
New York
Portland
Oregon
Retail merchants prepare for spring buying surge in Chicago
Retailers have exhausted surplus stock and are again buying heavily, signaling a return of consumer power. J. W. Farwell of J. V. Farwell Company says higher purchasing indicates prosperity and a spring wholesale buying season has begun with numerous retailers arriving and expecting solid business.
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Chicago
Ills
J. W. Farwell
J. V. Farwell Company
Farwell
Moving Stocks in Cleveland Hit by Fifty Percent Off Sales
In Cleveland on February 3 merchants report slow retail buying and ongoing attempts to clear leftover inventories from the consumer strike. Stocks are moving slowly as stores push half price sales to reduce excess merchandise.
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Cleveland
Woman held in murder case linked to Gretchen Brandt
Cleveland police detained a woman today in connection with the murder of 37 year old Gretchen Brandt last Monday. She was seen with a strange man in the house lower hallway before the crime.
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Cleveland
Gretchen Brandt
Debs Blames Wilson Over Pardon Refusal
Eugene V. Debs denounces President Wilson from prison, saying Wilson should seek a pardon rather than him and asserting the president owes him no clemency while Debs sleeps with a clear conscience in the penitentiary.
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Wilson
Atlanta
White House
Eugene V. Debs
O. F. Attention Invites Initiatory Degree Work
Masonic lodge call for members and visiting brothers to attend initiatory degree work Friday evening at the lodge.
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O. F
Ford petitioned to tap flivver owners for funds
Henry Ford faced a bid from Columbus businessman George P. Harbaugh to raise money for Ford's finances through contributions from flivver owners. Harbaugh said a dozen men could loan $100 each at a low rate to start a nationwide campaign, warning it would clog Detroit mail with Ford owners' checks.
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Columbus
Henry Ford
Detroit
George PP
Harbaugh
Ford
Rail wage contest shapes labor fate for unions
Chicago Feb 3 Labor's first counterthrust in the wage dispute with railroad owners unfolds as two million railroad workers prepare to answer in a United States railroad labor board hearing led by B M Jewell. Union unity and nationwide interest loom as talks could prompt wider open shop or bolster union resolve against wage cuts.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Jewell
Railroads warn of strike if wages cut fifteen percent
Chicago report states 200000 railroad workers laid off by 64 roads since September 1. In January 36 railroads failed to cover operating expenses and 28 did not meet taxes and fixed charges. W W Atterbury, labor board chair, says lines cover 40 percent of U S mileage and backs wage reductions.
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Chicago
W. W. Atterbury
Railroad Executives’ Association
Atterbury
Rail Road Wage Fight Raises Prospect of Government Seizure
Washington reports warn of a looming rail wage dispute as managers seek pay cuts. Labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers threaten a general strike if the Chicago board approves the managers’ demands. A government takeover under the Esch-Cumminal law could feature IC C supervision if a shutdown occurs. Congressional probe is also being discussed.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Willam
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnston
Wall Street
Wilson
Mexico at a fork in the road toward stability or banditry
Mexico faces uprisings as rebels including the twelve Arieta brothers and forces under Generals Murgia and Herrera challenge the Obregon government. Officials expect crushes of the revolts to prove the nation’s stability and earn recognition from the incoming U S administration.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Obregon
United States
Arieta Brothers
Durango
Murgia and
Herrera
Coahuila
Luis Blanco
Arieta
Director Max Zach, St. Louis Symphony, Dies
Professor Max Zach, director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and a nationally known musician, died in St. Louis on February 3.
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ST. Louis
Max Zach
King Receives Unemployed Petition At Norwich Factory
King George and Queen Mary visited a Norwich garment factory with Princess Mary. A lone worker approached the royal group and asked the king to appeal to Parliament for aid for the unemployed. The king answered and promised support as attendants restrained the petitioner.
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London
King Georges Suite
Mary
Norwich
Parliament
Third Degree Chair Used in Cleveland Murder Trial
In Cleveland on February 3 Judge Flor ence E Allen heard charges that police used an electric chair in third degree interrogation. Defendant John McSwain on trial for murder testified detectives sought a confession and prepared a chair with wire attachments. He said the setup made him dizzy and unable to recall the shock. Police denied any such apparatus or attempt.
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Cleveland
Florence E. Allen
John McSwain
William Stillwell McSwain
Sort
McSwain
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Slated For July In New York
Promoter Tex Rickard outlines plans for a world championship clash between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier around New York on July 2. A 50 000 seat arena in the metro area is proposed to stage the bout and a Willard rematch could follow after Labor Day at a new stadium.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Montreal
Rickard
Dempsey
Jess Willard
Women pay club urges wives to keep maiden names
A New York based women’s pay club adopted a resolution urging married women to retain their maiden names. One singer mentioned was Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the president.
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New York
Women’s Pay Club
Margaret Wilson
City Drivers Accept New Traffic Rules Smoothly
City officials reported Thursday that drivers obey the new traffic regulations with good grace and face little trouble enforcing them. The parking rules have been public for some time and are understood by the public.
Rockefeller Junior Donates 99.59 to YWCA Cafe
John D. Rockefeller Jr left a gratuity of 99.59 on a tray at a New York YWCA cafe and was surprised by this princely donation. The act highlights generosity toward a charitable cafe run by the association.
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New York
John PD. Rockefeller Jr
Text fragment on Ohio legislative actions and appointments
Fragmentary report from Columbus notes legislators reconvening next week with three new bills in the hopper. Mentioned are a proposed Elyria court establishment and railroad crossing rules, plus a Noble County appointment for a state bank supervisor.
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Columbus
Feb
Ll. Davis
Burke
Syria
Elyria
Archer
Noble A
State Commission
Troy
State Bank Superis
Senate
Householder Stor Closed Saturday Afternoon
Funeral account listed with store hours noting closure Saturday from 1 o'clock. Local notices indicate an expected shutdown for a family funeral service.
Parcel Post education promotion from government bureau
Washington Inf Bureau promotes parcel post advantages and invites readers to request a free copy of The School Health by enclosing two stamps for return postage. Director J Haskin of The Athens Messenger Bureau notes nationwide postal benefits and directs readers to obtain the free bulletin.
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Washington
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