Republicans Work to Keep Treaty Out of Campaign
Will Hays issues confidential instructions to party platform committee to exclude the treaty from resolutions. Republican senators will supply foreign affairs information as needed. The move aims to prevent Hiram Johnson and the irreconcilables from gaining influence before the convention. Johnson plans to press an equalization amendment tied to Viscount Grey’s letter, sighting broader imperial vote parity.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Will Hays
Republican Committee On
Hays
Resolutions Committee
Republican National Commission
Special Committee
Senate
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Borah
Lodge
Laer Gagi
Missouri
United States
British Empire
Viscount Grey
Burglars Blow Hocking Safe, Secure $20 During Break In
Hocking, Feb. 5 Burglars entered the Hocking station late Wednesday and blew the safe to pieces taking about $20. All four doors were blown off no sound deadening used. Tickets lay scattered but agent McClain had not yet checked the accounts. Sheriff Parker investigated.
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Hocking
McClain
Parker
Young Turks 70 Start Holy War Move Rumored
Berlin dispatch cites Constantinople reports that the red army will reach the capital soon to free it and the Young Turks plan a holy war against Great Britain in spring. In Cincinnati boxing Nessler and Young Webb drew early opinions with Nessler leading and Webb finishing strong. Make O Leary beat Johnny Mack in Dayton.
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London
Berlin
Constantinople
Great Britain
Cincinnati O
Franky Nessler
Cincinnati
Young Webb
Dayton
Nessler
Webb
Make O'Leary
Johnny Mack
Hare Newsman LosesCourt Fight Over Cadaver Sale
Rockford Illinois G E Poulos a market man lost a court decision by a hare today. He exposed the animal cadaver piece sole after January 30 defying game laws and faced legal defeat in the case.
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Rockford, Ill
G. E. Poulos
Muskogee Students Sell Fashion to Beat Old H C L
Back to Nature in Muskogee Oklahoma as high school students adopt a thrift dress code. Boys wear cor duroy trousers and woolen shirts while girls wear gingham dresses and cotton stockings. Hair is worn in braids and cosmetics are rejected as unnecessary.
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Muskogee
Okla
Muckogee High School
Influenza Deaths Tied to Flower Price Surge in New York
New York reports a fifty percent rise in cut flower prices traced to an increase in influenza deaths. Officials note higher mortality affected growers and wholesalers, boosting costs for consumers and floral shops statewide.
Ohio University First Founder’s Day Program Set
Ohio University schedules a two day Founder’s Day on February 17 and 18. Events include a 6 PM dinner at the Masonic Temple with Hon. I M Foster presiding and a 9 AM Ewing Hall meeting opened by ex President W H Scott. Judges, addresses, and an illustrated history of the university follow with Cooper presenting a famed play at 7:30 PM in Ewing Hall.
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Ohio University
Masonic Temple
I. M. Foster
Ewing Hall
W. H. Scott
Columbus
Alston
D. H. Thomas
Marietta
Edward 8. Parsons
Marietta College
Martzolff
Copeland
Cooper
Cooper of the Public Re - Department
Ewin Sar Noghatnn
Cut in British exchange eyed as price drop potential
New York February 6 Immediate reduction in living costs due to a drop in British exchange was seen as possible by Percy R Johnston president of the Chemical National Bank He said it would cut exports and likely lower prices by flooding local markets with more American goods explaining export growth had been too rapid to sustain normal exchange conditions
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New York
Percy. R. Johnston
Chemical National Bank
Johnson
Surprised at Own Death Notice Stuns Diamond Setter
Henry Pineau a New York diamond setter read his own death notice in the papers and fainted in a public place after exclaiming its accuracy. Funeral plans were announced to be held later.
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New York
Henry Pineau
Diamond Setter
District meeting notices at Security Savings Bank hall
Tonight at 7:30 a district deputy requests a meeting in the hall over Security Savings Bank. An insurance payment inquiry appears as a note for attendees.
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Security Savings Bank
Britain Faces Cotton Import Slowdown Amid Exchange Slump
The British press reports a developing movement to halt cotton imports from the United States as the pound's exchange value sinks. Newspapers across the country urge Britons to avoid American goods except essentials, aiming to ease the sterling crisis.
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Webb Miller
London
Great Britain
Star
America
Manchester Guardian
New York
United States
The
Evening News
Lord Northcliffe
Athens School Board Faces Barriers to Teacher Pay Hikes
The Athens school board cannot fund teacher salary increases by borrowing. Clerk Prof. C M Copeland says no new taxes are available beyond the existing levy. A $10,000 loan at six percent would cost $600 in interest, reducing already tight school funds.
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City
Athens
C. M. Copeland
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Possible in Paris
Paris February 5 Prospects of the Dempsey Carpentier fight in Paris before March 31 were announced by T H Vienne promoter of Wonderland. Cochrane's option on Dempsey expired January 31 and an option from Deschamps extends to March 31. An offer of 250000 dollars was made to Dempsey to fight in Paris.
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Paris
T. H. Vienne
Wonderland
Charles B. Cochrane
M. Deschmps
Dempsey
Athens Hi Team Claims Southeast Ohio Basketball Title
Athens High, Black and Red, undefeated 9-1, defeats Portsmouth to assert a second season title after beating top Southeast Ohio teams. The squad, rejoining postwar competition, adopts a fast passing style and travels for upcoming games including West High Columbus at Athens and Commerce High Columbus at home.
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Portsmouth
Athens Hi
Southeastern
Ohio
Athens
Stivers Hi
Dayton
Chillicothe
Southeastern Ohio
West Hi of
Columbus
Armory
Commerce Hi
Mackie
Cincinnati
Delegates List Demands German War Guilty Surrenders
Berlin reports a telegraphed list of German war guilties to face Allied trial arrived at the foreign office. Named from princes to generals include Von Bernstorff, Enver Pasha, Ta d Pas ha, Von Buelow, Von Kluck, and Moltke, among others.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Foreign Office
Count von. Bernstorff
United States
Princes August
Elite Frederich
Princips
Cavers
Itamee Ce
von Hutier
von Gallwitz
von Bothmer
von Marwuts
von Kluck
Mackenson
von Moltke
von Hauusen
Miners to Have Wash House at Mines in County
Prosecutor Bartels negotiates with all Athens county coal firms employing five or more to build or equip wash houses for their workers by April 30 this year. A recent Ohio law backs the effort, requiring every mine with five or more employees to have a facility.
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Bartels
Athens County
Ohio
Noted Generals in Hun List Prompt German Crisis
Berlin reports the list of German military leaders demanded for surrender to allied tribunals began arriving. Names include former crown prince and Field Marshal von Hindenburg, Ludendorff, von Falkenhayn, von Tirpitz, von Bemann Helweg, and Zimmermann. German papers react with defiance, warning the fate of individuals could threaten the peace treaty and national morale.
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Berlin
Marshal von Hindenburg
Erich Ludencae
von Falkenhayn Ad von Tirpits
Theobald von Bemann Helweg
Zimmerman
Lokal Anzeiger
Lokal Anseiger
Taglische Rundschau
Germany
Vorwaerts
Auto tags to be issued soon for Athens area
Word from the Athens Chamber of Commerce says automobile tags are out and will be sent here shortly. Testing of the graduated auto tax law continues in courts. If the law is deemed unconstitutional a refund will be made. Tags under the new law are not mandatory until courts settle the case.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Arrests in Belfast Raids By Fein Elements Reported
Dublin dispatch notes that a number of men were arrested in Belfast during raids conducted by Fein elements as part of ongoing security actions.
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Dublin
Pera
Fein
Belfast
Guards defend Negro against angry mob at Kentucky prison
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 8 one hundred armed guards faced a lynch mob seeking to seize William Luckett a 32 year old Black man accused of killing Geneva Hardeman 11 in Fayette county. After a chase and transfer to Frankfort the mob paused at the jail and later followed the prisoner toward the state prison before turning back. The child’s body was found along a road beaten with a stone. Also, a Minnesota farmer cites a stump root burning method to save frewood.
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Frankfort
Luckett
Geneva Hardeman
South Elkhorn
Fayette County
Lexington
Bain Moore
Future salary boosts debated by Ohio legislature
Several bills to raise teacher salaries are under consideration in Columbus as a statewide teacher shortage grows. Officials note higher living costs deter qualified candidates, with northern counties able to offer better opportunities. Outcome depends on state legislation's support for educators.
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Columbus
New Health Board Organizes for Coming Year
The new board of health elected officers with Mayor Roush as president Mercer as vice president and Dr Higgins as health officer and secretary. The flu case reports show a recent slackening of the epidemic and quarantine is not likely. Ear trumpets attached to spectacle bows were invented for the hard of hearing and visually impaired.
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Board of Health
Roush
Ensor Mercer
Dr. Higgins
Prices Will Not Drop As Forecast In Eng Slump
New York February 5 The fall in commodity prices due to depreciation in foreign exchange especially English exchange values will not restore normal conditions says Frank H Sisson vice president of the Guaranty Trust Company In an interview he warns restriction of exports will follow and a consequent price fall may trigger industrial losses before any return to normal.
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New York
Frank H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
Million Dollar Deficiency Bill Passed by House
The House approved the second 1920 deficiency bill carrying 88 billion dollars. During appropriations hearings about 29 million was cut from original estimates while amendments for 9 million in naval repairs were defeated. Most of the deficiency funds settle war accounts.
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Washington
House
House Appropriations Committee
Ohio Legislature Confirms Appointments and Debates Salons Bill
Columbus, Feb 5 The legislature resumes work after a long session with leaders aiming to close proceedings. The Evans bill granting the state utilities commission power to fix rates on interment is noted, while the Hrach bill granting Toledo street car control was not voted on. Senate confirms George Riwing and Thaddeus Brown to civil service posts. House approves a resolution for constitutional amendment pay and contemplates a referendum on a Crabbe bill.
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Columbus
Toledo
Senate
State Utilities Commission
Cox
Thaddeus S Brown
Coumbus
George Riwing
Lancaster
House
White
Anti-Saidon
Big Week Ahead for Hancock Athens Hi and Ohio
Athens faces two key matchups this weekend as Hancock brings Pomeroy fast team to town and Athens Hi hosts Columbus West High led by Wagiley Krause and Kurtz. Ohio advances with Davis and King in a strong squad likely to meet Otterbein in a fast contest with only two losses this season.
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Athens
John Hancock
Athens Hi
Hancock
Pomeroy
Vico
Stockdale
Columbus
Wagiley
Krause
Kurtz
Davis
King
Ohio
Otterbein
Government Officials Forecast Sharp Drop in U S Exports
United States officials predicted a major fall in exports within weeks as foreign exchange rates stayed at record lows. England France and Italy were expected to cut purchases in American markets, leading to reduced export volumes and surplus goods dumped into the United States.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
England
France
Italy
Robber Surrenders to State Police after Pursuit
A weary fugitive named Bernardcski surrendered to state police after a tense chase. He told officers he is tired of being a fugitive. Authorities did not disclose further details.
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Bernardcski
Foutch Engineer of Sharpe Bans and Eitien Bh Raleey Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a figure named Foutch in engineering related to Sharpe bans and a person named Eitien Bh Raleey involved in a separate well matter. Details are unclear and names may be misread.
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Foutch
Sharpe Bans
Eitien Bh Raleey
Mee Well
More Students at University Than in September
The article notes higher registrations in the early days of the new semester than the same period in September. It reports 933 students registered for the new term, and 1,034 students were enrolled when the previous term closed on January 30, suggesting a continuing high total.
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