Regulars Patrol Streets of Lexington to Prevent Rioting
United States regulars of the first division patrolled Lexington streets to avert a repeat of rioting that killed five and wounded many during the Will Lockett murder trial. Soldiers blocked courthouse entrances, searched crowds, and maintained martial law as 900 troops under Brigadier General Francis C. Marshall oversaw security. Governor Morrow would seek a new law making attacks on women punishable by hanging in the county and applicable to the Lockett case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
United States
Will Lockett
Geneva Hardman
South Elkhorn
Lockett
Frankfort State Prison
Francis C. Marshall
Charles P. Summerall
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Marshall
Lexington-Frankfort
Morrow
Hines Meets Rail Men Over Wage Demands
Two million railroad workers meet Rail Director Hines to seek a two billion dollar annual wage increase. Leaders warn of strike if not satisfied. Hines hints at a commission solution and peaceful settlement, amid fears of a nationwide disruption and government actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Governors Threat to Prosecute Rail Strike in Kansas
Topeko Kansas February 10 Governor Henry J Allen said maintenance of way workers and shopmen who strike under union orders will be prosecuted. The state industrial court which imposes up to two years in prison and fines to 5000 for union officers and workers violating statutes will be invoked if the threatened strike occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeko
Kas
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Kansas Industrial Court
Allen
House Maintains Terms as 300000 Walkout Deadline Looms
House officials call the February 17 walkout by 300000 maintenance of way and railway shop laborers the most serious development as wage demands go unmet. Secretary Tumulty planned talks with President Wilson on actions, while advisors remain in close contact with Rail Director Hines after a three hour late night conference.
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House
Wilson
Hines
Daggett to Speak at State Meet of Jobbers
W. W. Daggett a prominent Athens businessman will respond to the welcome at the Manufacturers and Jobbers Association convention in Columbus. The event occurs February 19 with welcome addresses by Mayor Thomas and Frank L. Packard, Columbus Chamber of Commerce president.
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Daggett
W. W. Daggett
Athens
Manufacturers and Jobbers’ Association
New Southern Hotel
Columbus
Thomas
Frank L. Packard
The
Chamber ,of Commerce of Columbus
Twenty-One Die When Bradboyne Sinks Off Newfoundland
Halifax reports that twenty one men perished when the British steamer Bradboyne formerly the War Panther sank off Newfoundland. A lifeboat from the Oxonian was swamped with the loss of the second officer and five crewmen. Captain G D Breese and Second Officer Bellas were rescued by the Monmouth as the Oxonian carried twenty five Bradboyne crew members.
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Halifax
N. S
New Foundland
Marine and Fish Bureau
Oxonian
Bradboyne
G. D. Breese
Bellas
Monmouth
Mrs Favre arraigned in New York for the killing of her daughter
Mrs Emily May Favre aged 34 was arraigned on a charge of killing her twelve year old daughter Emily Margaret. Police say she admitted shooting the girl and then intended to kill herself but lay semiconscious without food until found in a Hotel Ashton room. A family friend received a letter from Favre describing her intent.
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New York
Emily May Favre
Emily Margaret
Sleeper Found in Storage Law Sparks Strikeout Fight
Columbus Ohio February 10. County Prosecutor Schlesinger warns amendments to the Smith cold storage law insert a sleeper that may seize and sell foods in storage longer than allowed. He says the clause allows food stored in transit for sale outside the state and will urge the legislature to strike it.
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Columbus
Smith
General Assembly
Schlesinger
Secretary of Agriculture
Chlesinger
Lature
Mob in Kentucky Demands Lynching of Will Lockett
Lexington awoke to thousands of armed mountaineers and farmers vowing to burn Will Lockett, condemned murderer of Geneva Hardman, as 1,200 U S soldiers patrolled the city. Officials planned his move from Fayette county court to the state prison amid tense threats and rumors of further mob violence.
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Lexington
Will Lockett
Geneva Hardman
South Elkhorn
Lockett
Fayette County Court House
United States
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Judge Kerr
Frankfort
Court House
Versailles
Practical reading gains over fiction in Cleveland library
In Cleveland on February 10, librarians report practical reading matter is rising in popularity. Miss Linda Eastman notes the public prefers books on how to do things, including economics history business efficiency social science and arts and crafts, as fiction remains close behind.
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Cleveland, O
Puc
Linda A. Eastman
Veteran James Dalzell Ill in Columbus Hospital
Private James Dalzell, 62, Civil War and Spanish-American War veteran and longtime political figure, now assistant sergeant at arms of the Ohio House of Representatives, is ill with influenza in a Columbus hospital. Doctors fear he may not recover.
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Columbus
James Dalzell
Ohio House of Representatives
England's tiny perfected craft hits 65 mph
The smallest practical airplane perfected in England features a 15 foot wingspan and 220 pounds weight, achieving a speed of 65 miles per hour.
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England
Peace treaty debate focuses on Lodge reservations
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances the peace treaty with Lodge reservations as Lodge plans a noon report. Debate is expected to begin next week due to railroad and appropriation bills. Modifications aim to secure six votes for Britain while preserving U.S. leverage, with a proposed Lenroot voting-power amendment.
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Lodge
Lord Grey
British Empire
Great Britain
League Assembly
United States
Senate
Rev Ahlbrand to Lead County Church Survey Drive
Rev Ahlbrand, appointed survey supervisor for Athens county by the Interchurch World Movement, announced plans for a survey of church and business life and community betterment. Thirty denominations are united in the movement, with headquarters in New York City.
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Ahlbrand
Athens County
Interchurch World Movement
New York City
New Jersey Ratifies Woman Suffrage Amendment
The New Jersey Assembly approved the senate ratification of the national woman suffrage amendment by 34 to 24 after an all night session. The measure had passed the senate 18 to 2 and now goes to Governor Edwards for signature, making New Jersey the twenty ninth state to ratify.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Assembly
Senate
Edwards
Monte Carlo Opens For Lively Season
Monte Carlo marks the Riviera social season opening with the Battle of Flowers. Cannes fetes schedule Horse Show March 6 16 Automobile Show March 14 28 Gymkhana 23 29 and dog and cat shows April 6 10. Five years of wartime disruptions ease as hotels fill and royalty crowds return to the Casino era.
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Nice
France
The
Riviera
Monte Carlo
Akron Purchases Billy Jurstel From Toronto Club
The Akron International League team announced on Monday the purchase of third baseman Billy Jurstel from the Toronto club. The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
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Purtell
AKRON
Banks Close February 12 in Athens Observance
All banks in Athens shut down February 12 for Lincoln's Birthday. Officials note the holiday affects financial services citywide. The notice lists banks affected and calendar impact for customers and businesses.
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Athens
Revenue Collector to Assist Filing At Local Post Office
A Deputy Revenue collector will help with federal income tax returns at the Athens post office building from February 16 to 20 inclusive and at the Dew House in Nelsonville from February 23 to 27 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Dew House
Nelsonville
Peage Treaty to be Discussed by Senate Next Monday
Senator Lodge reported the peace treaty to the senate from the foreign relations committee and gave notice it will be taken up next Monday for consideration. He said many senators are absent, about 35 away, so no discussion occurred and the vote will focus on the Lodge reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lodge
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Grayson Company Displays New Ray-Glo Gas Fires
The J H Grayson Manufacturing Co of Athens shows its Ray-Glo gas fires in the Home Furnishing Co display window. The design claims smokeless fumes, room heating efficiency, and low pressure operation. Grayson plans 1000 agents in the U S and Canada by fall and production of 1000 gallons per month, with prices aimed at humble homes.
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J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Co
Athens
Home Furnishing Co
J. H. Grayson
Organiza
Tion
United States
Canada
Ens
Marietta Man Sought by L A for Grand Larceny
Police report W W Dean of Marietta arrested here on Monday is sought in Los Angeles California on grand larceny for $30,000 theft from Mrs Ethel W Hupp. Requisition papers will be sent for Dean. Mrs Hupp, divorced from Elmer Hupp, is related as a cousin to Dean.
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Carter
Los Angeles
Val
W. W.W. Dean
Marietta
Ethel W. Hupp
Dean
Hupp
Elmer Hupp
Columbus
Changes in staff at the Plains school
Illness delayed Miss Mary from resuming teaching after the holidays. Miss Edith Brohard moves from sixth grade to this teaching post and brings two years English instruction in Coalton plus upper grade experience. Miss Alice George of Center Belpre will complete a pact as sixth grade teacher at the Plains.
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Mary
the Plains
Edith Brohard
Miss Brohard
Coalton
Alice George
Center Belpre
Calf Club Meeting Plans in Amesville
Calf club movement of Bern and Ames townships will meet Saturday at 1 PM in the Amesville Presbyterian church to organize and decide what breed of animals will be used.
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Amesville
Bern and
Ames Township
Amesvile
Presbyterian
Crown Prince Offers Himself to Allies
President Wilson received a cable from exiled German crown prince Wilhelm offering to stand trial in place of 180 Germans. Wilhelm, writing from Weiringen, argues surrender would provoke violence and revenge, proposing to be the victim for Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
Crown Prince
Germany
Weiringen
Holland
Frederick William
White House
United States of North America
Europe
Red Cross Meeting Invites County Citizens and Officials
Officials with special knowledge on the subject urge attendance by all citizens including women. Representatives will come from Nelsonville Glouster and other county sections to participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Nelsonville
Glouster
U S Demands Punishment Over Y M C A Murder Near Aleppo
Admiral Bristol, U S high commissioner at Constantinople, urged the Turkish government to investigate and punish the attackers who killed two American Y M C A workers, Frank Johnson and James Perry, near Aleppo while on a relief supply expedition. He requested French assistance and dispatched Assistant Commissioner Engert to In-Tab for inquiries.
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Washington
Admiral Bristol
Constantinople
Frank Johnson
James Perry
Aleppo
Bristol
State Department
Engert
Intab
American Commission For
Near East
Quarantine Fever Leads to Escape From Lockup
John Linch of near Carbon dale dodges smallpox quarantine after complaining about missing cigars. He fled into unknown parts but is now confined as a warrant for his return is issued. A note mentions a match striking surface embedded in a new ash tray as a separate detail.
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John Linch
Carbondale
Hewitt Crossing
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad
Dickering
Railroad Administration
Maintenance of Way
Detroit
Aarhus
Mathilde
Kills i
Kentucky Mob
L. C. Martin
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Organization of Protestants
Grayson Company
Wilhelm
U.S
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