Germany must respect treaty and disarm, Loyd George says
In Birmingham, Premier Loyd George urged Germany to disarm and honor the Versailles treaty. He argued that while Von Simons may present reparations proposals, attempts to evade will not be tolerated. He stressed Germany’s duty to pay within its means and warned against exporting cheap goods to shift burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Eng
Germany
Loyd George
von Simons
France
Pennell announce birth of daughter Helen Christine
Mr and Mrs Raymond Pennell of 26 South Cemetery Street announce the birth of a daughter Helen Christine, born Thursday February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Pennell
South Cemetery Street
Helen Christine
Britiga Will Profit Through Debt Exchange
London reports on J Austen Chamberlain's Birmingham speech in which he said the United States refused to consider full or partial cancellation of inter allied debts. American businessmen argued Britain could gain from debt swaps, as Britain would keep concessions from loans while the U S forgave parts of its own claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. Austen Chamberlain
Birmingham
United States
Great Britain
Ex Kaiserin In Critical Condition In 6 February Update
Doorn February 6 ex Kaiserine remains in critical condition with extreme variability and severe pain. Ex Kaiser continues outdoor rest to be with her as doctors warn of worsening strength and precarious state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doorn
Seek to Locate Woman With Check Due Her in Athens Area
Officials seek Zilpha Orman Owen in Jacksonville Ohio who is due a government war veteran check from Uncle Sam. Attorney M D Hughes of the Cline Building Athens is coordinating the locate effort after authorities and Red Cross representatives could not find her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zilpha Orman Owen
Jacksonville
Ohio
M. D. Hughes
Cline
Athens
Miss Owen
Sam
Hughes
Red Cross
Secretary of State proposes two member county election boards
Columbus Feb 5 Secretary of State Harvey Smith and election statistician S M Johnson recommend reducing county election boards to two members as part of recodifying state election laws. The bi partisan boards would allow the secretary of state to reject party certified appointees and remove members for incompetency. A single county supervisor plan was rejected to avoid one party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harvey Smith
Smith
S. M. Johnson
Secretary of State
British Put All Their Faith in a Capital Ship
London reports the British admiralty views the capital ship as the navy’s backbone. An official told United Press that Britain has long believed the big ship cannot be displaced by air or undersea craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Admiralty
United Press Today
Admiralty Office
Historic Rug Presented to Harding in Lexington
President-elect Harding received an historic prayer rug from George ego in Lexington, a relic said to be over 100 years old. The rug, brought from Damascus ten years ago, is linked to several pilgrimages to Mecca.
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Lexington
Harding
George Ego
Damacus
Mecca
Geddes to sail Aquitania to resume Washington duties
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador to the United States will leave England aboard the liner Aquitania on February 15 to return to Washington to resume his duties, according to his secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
England
Aquitania
Washington
Reds President Herrmann to push Ohio game fixing law
Garry Herrmann Reds president travels to Columbus as envoy for Judge Landis to push a bill making it a crime to throw games or to bribe players in Ohio. Representative Green of Mahoning County has a similar measure pending. Herrmann will seek the strongest possible statute based on nationwide proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann
The
Reds
Columbus
K. M. Landis
Ohio
Green
Mahoning County
Herrmann
Poor Cartridge Saved His Life
Cleveland police report Patrolman George E. Unger barely survived a burglary at Stoners restaurant. The burglar aimed a revolver but the cartridge failed to fire, prompting a rooftop chase that ended with the thief escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George E. Unger
Stoner’s
Unger
Invention Traps Window Burglars with Alarm Ring
A new device designed to trap window smashing burglars and activate an electric alarm has been announced as a recent invention. The invention aims to deter break ins by triggering an immediate alarm when a window is tampered with.
Kaiser looks like peasant as he tends grounds at estate
In Now Doorn on February 5 observers saw the former German war lord stooped in corduroys with rubber boots. He worried over the ailing kaiserin and spent time in the sick room while a German officer companion stood nearby. A German woman failed to greet the Kaiser as she passed the fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doorn
Wilhelm
State gets large share of liquor fines in two months
Ohio state auditor announces that the state will collect about 80,000 dollars in fines from Crabbe Act enforcement over the last two months. Summit county provides the largest share, followed by Stark and Lucas counties, with Hamilton and Cuyahoga excluded from the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tracy
Summit County
Stark County
Lucas
Hamilton
Cuyahoga
Break Off Relations In Russia Britain Talks
Paris reports that negotiations for a commercial pact between Russia and England have collapsed as Russia refused to abandon propaganda in India Asia Persia and Afghanistan according to Moscow rumors.
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Paris
Russia
England
India
Asia
Persia
Afghanistan
Moscow
Cars and Homes Move by Rail as Foreign Cars Return
An agent notes about half of railroad business now involves returning empty foreign cars to home roads. The B&O Railroad reports 25 to 40 cars daily being sent back to the Hocking Valley, cars formerly on eastern lines. Railroads pay a dollar daily for each foreign car, prompting a rush to reclaim them as production slows and then may revive.
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Hocking Valley
Minister to Visit First Christian Church Thursday
The new minister will attend at the First Christian church on Thursday February 17 to introduce himself and meet the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Hatfield case jury selection in Matewan strike killings
In Williamson West Virginia on February 5 the court sought two more tentative jurors to reach twenty for both sides in the Sid Hatfield case and twenty co-defendants charged with killing seven Baldwin Felts detectives. Judge Bailey adjourned court at 11 to let attorneys spend the weekend with families. The killings occurred after a violent gun battle in Matewan between striking miners and company police during evictions.
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Williamnson
W. Va
Sid Hatfield
Baldwin-Felts
R. D. Bailey
Matewan
Bousea
Young Bride Seeks Divorce After Seven-Day Marriage
Cincinnati reports 17 year old Frances Battersby asks for divorce from William Battersby also 17 after a week from meeting last Saturday to marrying Sunday. She cites unhappiness and desire to be single again.
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Cincinnati
Frances Battersby
William Battersby
Battersby
Harding mint policy on Mexico seeks US rights guarantee
President-elect Harding planned to require the Obregon government to sign a treaty guaranteeing American rights in Mexico. The approach aligns with Secretary Colby’s letter and the Senate subcommittee's recommendations. Senator Fall of New Mexico backs putting promises on paper before recognition.
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Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Washington
Harding
Obregon
United States
Mexico
Colby
Fall of
New Mexico
Fall
Senate
Vatican disputes Y M C A activities in Italy
In Rome the papal delegate Cardinal John Bonzano clarifies Vatican warning on Y M C A proselytizing in Italy. He says the church permits humanitarian work by all groups but objects to the Y M C A asserting primacy over churches and religions. He notes the Red Cross enjoys no complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
Vatican
John Bonzano
Y M C A Denounced in Papal Letter of November 5
A papal letter dated November 5, issued in Rome and published by the Catholic News, denounces the Y M C A by name. Signed by Merry DelVal, former papal secretary of state, it commends wartime services but says the organization later turns youths from church teaching and promotes independent light rather than faith. Priests are urged to shield their flocks and counteract what is described as the organization’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catholic News
Merry DelVal
Rome
Doctors Placed on Honor for Wines in Prohibition Move
Washington February 4 Federal Prohibition Commissioner Kramer ends fixed wine limits for medical use and leaves prescribing quantities to physicians sound judgment. Previously wines could be prescribed only at one pint every ten days.
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Washington
Kramer
British Oil Magnate Denounces Americans
London February 4 Sir Charles Greenway chairman of the Anglo-Persian oil company denounced American efforts to exploit Mesopotamian oil as plain bolshevism camouflaged as the open door His remark gains weight from the company being government controlled through stock ownership and follows the publication of the British Mesopotamian mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mesopotamia
Charles Greenway
Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Greenway
Judge Florence Allen may preside in McGannon murder trial
In Cleveland Ohio Judge Florence Ek Allen the state’s only woman judge may preside over the trial of Judge William H McGannon for the second time the jury will hear the Harold C Kagy murder case The trial is set to begin Monday New witnesses will be introduced by both sides This marks the third state effort to secure a conviction in the slaying with previous trials ending in acquittal or a hung jury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Florence Ek. Allen
Ohio
William H. McGannon
Harold C. Kagy
Allen
John W. Joyce
McGannon
Calhoon Resigns to Join Ohio Juvenile Research
Clair H. Calhoon, after a year and a half as instructor in pathology and psychology at Ohio University, resigns to become assistant clinician in the Ohio bureau of juvenile research at Columbus. He will continue studies at Ohio State University and graduate in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair H. Calhoon
Ohio University
Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research
Columbus
Ohio State University
United States Halts Further Allied Loans
The treasury department will stop advances to allies on current credits until a new U.S. loans policy is set by the Harding administration. Senator Nelson of Minnesota, judiciary committee, announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
America
Harding
Nelson
Minnesota
Judiciary Committee
Identified Slayer Returned to Prison After Escape
W. H. Holly Griffith, a fugitive convict murderer, was recaptured and sent back to Moundville penitentiary, heavily shackled. Wade Roush, a son of Ira Roush, shouted and lunged with a knife during the identification scene in Wheeling. Griffith had escaped on January 5 after killing another prisoner. he is serving a life term for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
W. H
Holly” Griffith
Moundaville Penitentiary
Wade Roush
Point Pleasant
Griffith
Ira Roush
Pleasant
Greenwood
S. C
Senate Keeps Wheat Duty Up In Tariff Vote
Washington February 4. The Senate spent three hours debating an amendment to the emergency tariff bill raising the wheat duty from thirty to forty cents a bushel. The measure passed with nine dissenters, then was reconsidered and again approved by 38 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Report on Borah plan cites six month naval pause
A sub committee filed an unfavorable report before the Senate naval affairs committee on Senator Borah’s six month suspension of naval construction. The action signals opposition to delaying shipbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Big Tim Murphy Sought Again for New Charge
Federal authorities comb Chicago for "Big Tim" Murphy a politician and labor leader charged in the $100000 mail robbery at Pullman Illinois. His lieutenant Vincenzo Cosmano was arrested in the same case and both men had been released from jail when witnesses could not be found in the Moss Enright murder matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Big Tim” Murphy
Pullman Illinois
Vincenzo Cosmano
Murphy
Cosmano
Moss Enright
Wife Adopts Eleven Babies For Family In Atlanta
In Atlanta on February 5, F E A South says his wife 62 confessed eleven children were waifs adopted from foundling and maternity hospitals over 14 years. He faced a life problem of deception and contemplated leaving home but decided to stay to think.
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Atlanta
F. E. A. South
South
United Press
Mr. South
Mail Robbers Escape With $100,000 Sack
St. Louis area robbery report states five men halted U S mail messenger Willis P. Thornhill at the Missouri Kansas and Texas depot in St Charles Missouri and seized a mail sack valued at $100,000 before forcing Thornhill into a car and driving across a bridge to St Louis where he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Willis P. Thornhill
United States
St. Charles
Thornhill
One Suit Filed One Dismissed in Divorce Actions
A petition for divorce was filed citing extreme cruelty and seeks alimony and restoration of maiden name. Walter F. Drescher and Minnie Drescher were married November 29, 1919 near Hebbardsville. incidents June 1 and June 12, 1920 are alleged. The second case Thos A Greenwald vs Martha Greenwald was dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Drescher
Walter F. Drescher
Walter Drescher
Minnie Laughlin
Hebbardsville
Nelsonville
Thos. A. Greenwald
Martha Greenwald
Athens HI Team Takes Time Out Before West High Game
Coach A B Mackie leads Athens high basketball squad to Columbus for a morale outing before facing West High in the Capital City. The undefeated club will play West High tonight and hosts West High next week for the season finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens HI
A. B. Mackie
Athens High
Columbus
West High
Collision at Court and Union Streets Damages Ford Truck
A Ford truck owned by Pete Coss collided with a Ford coupe owned by Wilson Carr late last night at the Court and Union streets corner. The truck’s rear wheel broke off. the coupe sustained no damage. Carr was proceeding up Court when the truck crossed Union and the crash occurred as he attempted to turn right up Union to avoid the accident.
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Pete Coss
Wilson Carr
Court
Union Streets
Carr
Court Street
Union Street
Union
American Killed in Durango Uprising
An American citizen was killed in Durango Mexico during the uprising led by the Arieta brothers the state department announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Durango
Mexico
Arieta Brothers
State Department
Chase for Edwards Ends as Credit and Geography Fail
A night long pursuit ends with the disappearance of Earl Edwards from Athens after traffic from Franklin Avenue. Edwards fled in a Buick roadster bought on credit and later traded for a Buick, leaving bills unsettled. Authorities learned he was last seen near Canal Winchester, while the landlady and garages had questioned his finances. Edwards had a prior two year reformatory date noted by Sheriff Parker.
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Earl Edwards
Franklin Avenue
Sheriff Parker
Offcer Cady
Athens
Edwards
McCune’s
Moler
Howards
Moser
Sugar Creek
Canal Winchester
Columbus
Mansfield Reformatory
Pete McKinley
Pete
Jury acquits Dr Winnes. rally to defend Kentucky
Harlan Kentucky reports jurors discharged after an 11 to 1 vote for acquittal in the murder case of Lara Parsons. Dr H C Winnes was released on $5,000 bond as the defense urged support from all Kentucky residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan, Ky
Kentucky
H. C. Winnes
Lara Parsons
Harding to Enforce Prohibition Strictly Under New Era
Fort Pierce Florida February 6 A dry regime under the Harding administration is predicted by close allies of the president elect. He would not relax Volstead Act enforcement and may push for tighter compliance while secretary of the treasury to influence enforcement. Commissioner Kramer may resign after the transfer of power and Wayne B Wheeler is floated as a possible chief with anti saloon members urging his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Fort Pierce
Fla
Harding
Kramer
Secretary of Treasury
Wayne B. Wheeler
Ohio
Wheeler
Karl Plans Return to Hungarian Throne in Spring
Former Emperor Karl declares intent to reclaim the throne of Hungary and return to the country in the spring despite potential consequences. Reportedly he has been seeking support in Budapest and has written to a high official signaling his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Karl
Hungary
Budapest
New Belt Designed With Flat Coiled Spring In Pocket
A flat coiled spring is inserted in a pocket at the back to form a new belt for MEP elastic. The gadget aims to improve fit and function by providing structured tension through a hidden flexible core.
Cincinnati Club Leaders Grant Lifelong Salary to Bancroft
In Cincinnati today Herrmann, president, announced that Frank Bancroft, ill as business manager of the team, will receive his full salary for the balance of his life after directors voted to award this lifetime compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
D E T Herrmann
A Today
Frank Bancroft
Bness
Frank Behle
Cincinnati Club
Bancroft
U S Seeks to Clear Industrial Slump as Factories Reopen
Secretary of Commerce Joshua Alexander says conditions are improving after a period of closures and unemployment. He cites slow readjustment, high building costs, and a consumers strike as factors delaying full recovery. Mills reopen and workers return at lower wages, yet living standards rise from wartime levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
United States
Joshua Alexander
Alexander
Caveman Romance Ends in Shot and Cell
Vito Claciccio shoots at Ian Way after a heated exchange about love and marriage. The incident ends with him in custody as authorities investigate the dramatic display of passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vito Claciccio
Ian Way
Vito
Plaintiffs in Error Case Win in Land Dispute
In Hollister, Trimble township, a common pleas court ruling favored Mike and other plaintiffs in an error case against Peter Kovach et al. The March 1919 transaction paid $740 for two tracts. deed mistake transferred only one lot, and Kovach refused to hand over the second. The court ordered Kovach to convey the property and pay the plaintiff’s costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Et al
Peter Kovach
Holli Trimble Township
Common Pleas Court
Kovach Et al
Hollister
Trimble Township
Roda
Kovach
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Britiga
Kaiserin
William
Holland
Eek
Crooks
M Gannon Gase
Holly Griffith
Tim
Missouri City
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Chilren's
Washington Information Bureau
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