Wilson Adriatic note stirs cautious Allied hopes in London
London observers react to the Adriatic note as a potential turning point for U S policy. Officials say the final Allied reply draft may be completed at the council of premiers session. Public opinion divides over Wilsons stance and League of Nations implications.
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ED L. Keen
Unitd
London
Wilson
Council of Premiers
Lansing
Adriatic
United States
Caillaux Put On Trial For Treason In France
Paris February 17 The French senate sitting as a high court of justice opened at 1 30 p m to try Joseph Caillaux former premier charged with treason for wartime conduct The state summoned 51 witnesses including Jusserand Briand Viviani and Barthou plus former premiers Campbon and diplomat Maurice Pablogue Ambassadors Conty Rio Janeiro Barrere and others The court likely to run for weeks with Leon Bourgeois presiding
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Paris
High Court of Justice
Joseph Caillaux
Jusserand
M. Briand
M. Viviani
M. Barthou
Jules Cambon
Berlin
Maurice Pablogue
Ambassa
Dor
Petrograd
Conty
Rio Janeiro
Barrere
Rome
Senate
Leon Bourgeois
Allied notes on Kaiser extradition and war guilt
London reports official release of allied notes to Holland and Germany. The Holland note regrets no distance placed on the former Kaiser to prevent future influence, suggesting possible dispatch to the Dutch Indies. The German note agrees to Leipzig trial but reserves verdict on punishment and trial sincerity. an inter allied commission will review evidence.
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London
Holland
Germany
Dutch Indies
Leipsig
Legion committee presses ex service bonus and training plan
Washington reports the American Legion legislative committee, meeting with congressmen, prioritizes a veterans bonus and compulsory military training as its main goals during a series of conferences.
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Washington
Legislative Committee of the American Legion
Hitchcock predicts failure to ratify peace treaty in Senate
Washington February 17 Senator Hitchcock acting Democratic leader predicted the present effort to ratify the peace treaty would fail, suggesting another attempt may come later. He hedged on timing when asked if action would come before or after the upcoming selection.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Oo Bay
Big Reunion for 136 Field Artillery in Columbus
A reunion of the 136 field artillery is set for Columbus on Saturday, February 21. Veterans plan extensive preparations and expect a large turnout. those attending should call Westcott Road at 3581 before Thursday noon to arrange reception. The group departs Athens at 6 am via Hocking Valley and will be greeted at Union Depot, Columbus, by a committee, returning Sunday evening.
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136 Field Artillery
Columbus
Westcott Road
Athens
Hocking Valley
Union Depot
Illustrated lecture traces Ohio University history
Professor Martzolff described an illustrated history of Ohio University to preview the talk at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He will replay the lecture tomorrow and again at the University in the afternoon with Prof. Copeland assisting. Dean Chubb will speak at the February 25 meeting.
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Ohio University
Martzolff
Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Copeland
Chubb
Turks Warned to Stop Armenian Persecution in Constantinople
Admiral Derobeck, British commissioner at Constantinople, was told to inform the Turkish government that Turks may stay in the city if Armenians are spared. Allied affiliations warned daily that if Armenian persecution continues the treaty will be modified.
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Washington
Admiral Derobeck
Constantinople
Supreme Court approves Wheeling merger and growth
Charleston WV Feb 17 Supreme court today by decision affirmed action of local court in dissolving injunction that for the past two months has prevented consummation of Greater Wheeling or the merging of five suburban towns with city The action gives Wheeling a population of over seventy thousand.
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Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
Wheeling
Victims Fall Ill From Wood Alcohol in Lima Ohio
Two women were near death and a woman and a man were seriously ill in Lima Ohio after drinking wood alcohol. Police say Joseph Barr, a Lafayette railroad crossing watchman, was intoxicated and allegedly supplied the others.
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Ohio
Lima
Joseph Barr
Lafayette
Barr
Central Board To Pass Upon Rail Disputes
Washington Feb 17 United Press reports a new permanent arbitration system to settle railway wage disputes has been agreed by senate and house conferees. The plan creates a railway board of labor appeals and temporary adjustment boards, with nine member appeals board and final awards but no penalties. measures include representation for public carriers and employees and provisions to handle unorganized labor.
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Washington
United Press
Senate
House
Hines
Wilson
Railway Board of Labor Appeals
Appeal Board
Appeals Board
Fire destroys Peerless Fertilizer plant in Chesterton
A fire last night at the Peerless Fertilizer Company plant in Chesterton, Maryland, caused an estimated 200000 dollars in damages. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined and the loss is covered by insurance.
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Chesterton
Peerless Fertilizer Company
Fire damages Riley residence from soot in flue
Soot catching fire in a coal grate flue at 37 First Street caused a blaze across the dining room and bedroom walls. Fire crews arrived at 8:15 AM and extinguished the flames with damage limited to wallpaper and furnishings affected by fire and water.
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F. C. Riley
First Street
Legal Fight Over Field Trust For Actress Son
Peggy Marsh the actress seeks two fifths of a five million dollar trust left to Henry Field by Marshall Field for her son Henry Anthony. The case moves through the area superior court. The Field family acknowledges the boy is Henry Field's illegitimate son.
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Peggy Marsh
Henry Anthony
Henry Field
Superior Court of Area
Field
Marshall Field
Theield
President Wilson Advised to Retire Amid Illness
Dr. Arthur Bevan, former AMA president, says Wilson’s stroke caused permanent brain damage from brain artery disease. The physician urges the president to retire now and not resume the strenuous duties of the presidency, noting slow recovery but permanent vascular condition.
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Chicago
Ills
Wilson
Arthur Dean Bevan
The
American Medical Association
Bush Medical College
Bevan
Athough
Athens dentist named examiner for government service
Dr. L. G. Bean appointed dental examiner for the district to treat patients of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. He has extensive service with the AEF as an army dentist and will perform duties related to war risk insurance patients.
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Athens
L. G. Bean
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Bean
Army
Brick men meet in Columbus convention week
The joint convention of the Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America and the National Ice Manufacture was to open in Columbus Ohio on February 17 and continue throughout the week.
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Columbus
Ohio
Common Brick Manufacturers’ Association of America
Ick Manufacion
Mother Dies Father Kills Self and Babe in New Jersey
Passaic, N J February 17 John Fromberger sat by his wife as she died from influenza. With their infant son in his arms he remained mute. After doctors declared the mother’s death his mother‑in‑law heard two shots and found Fromberger dead with the child fatally wounded.
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Passaid
N. J
John Fromberger
Thomas Adametz
Adametz
Fromberger
Newberry trial in Grand Rapids faces delays from weather
Feb 17 reports show blizzards and illness kept about 25 witnesses away, forcing the government to adjust its strategy. Prosecutor Mawes Wededskey announced use of sworn statements from defendants made to DOJ agents prior to grand jury testimony.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Newberry
Mawes Wededskey
Department of Justice
Duiecudtead
Charles Tufts
Ludington
Tufts
R. B. Prescott
Alpena
Astor Credits British Navy With Monroe Doctrine Support
Lady Nancy Astor told Primrose League in London that the Monroe Doctrine relies on a strong British navy, stressing the alliance between Britain and the United States as essential for enforcing the policy.
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London
Nancy Astor
Primrose League
Republican committees to meet in court room Wednesday
A joint meeting of the Athens County Republican Executive and Central Committees will be held in the courtroom at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday to discuss campaign plans, delegate selection for the state convention, and other business. Judge Sayre of the court of appeals will address the committees and Athens county's gubernatorial candidate issue may be discussed.
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Athens County
Republican Executive
Sayre
Court of Appeals
Frenchman Invents Cork-Cement Waterproof Fabric
A French inventor develops a waterproof fabric by removing cork brittleness into thin slices and cementing them to cloth, creating a durable sheet intended for use in wet conditions.
Wilson Press Note Shocks Belgrade Allies Over Adriatic Stand
Jugo Slavs in Paris insist Belgrade will reject any Adriatic settlement other than Wilson’s plan. French officials say the note ignores December concessions by Italy and may disrupt talks. Allies welcome U S representation but urge Wilson to re acquaint with evolving diplomacy. The press blames Wilson for neglecting two months of events.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Paris
Belgrade
Adriatic
Wilson
United States
Petit Parisien
Strike Halts 5600 Mosler Workers at Hamilton Plant
In Hamilton Ontario the Mosler Safe Company reports 5600 employees went on strike after management refused to reinstate a worker recently dismissed for "willful and intentionally delaying the operation." The walkout involves the majority of the plant staff as talks proceed.
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Hamilton
Hamilton, C
Mosler Safé Company
Hitchcock warns GOP on Article X compromise
Senator Hitchcock says the treaty is hopeless without Democratic compromises on Article X or an acceptable Democratic alternative. He plans to push a senate statement deeming prolonged debate on minor reservations pointless, urging fast progress on the major decision.
Hard to Obtain Willing Jurors in Bisbee Deportation Trial
United States staff correspondent reports in Tombstone Arizona that only 63 of 400 prospective jurors remain after preliminary screening. Deputies rounded up 200 veniremen yesterday but many offered excuses, including a miner worried about a cave-in and a cabin owner near the Mexican border left unguarded.
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M. D. Tracy
United Soos
Tombstone
Aris
Road workers push for daily wage increase
About fifty shovelers loading heavy trucks ask the county commissioners for a fifty cent raise from the current rate of 3.50 a day. They submitted an ultimatum threatening a strike if not granted.
Governor Cox Negotiates Release of Detained Lieutenant
Governor Cox in Columbus says he has opened talks with the War Department to secure the release of Lieutenant L. M. Wolfe of the 12th Aero Squadron who is held by Mexicans at Nacezari Sonora Mexico after engine trouble forced a landing. Secretary Baker indicates an early release.
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Columbus
Cox
War Department
L. M. Wolfe
12Th Aero Squadron
Nacezari
Sonora
Mexico
Wolfe
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
Baker
Canton Council Approves $2.625 Million Bond Plan
Canton council approved bonds totaling 2 625 000 dollars to fund streets sewers and playgrounds in a single action last night. The measure secures financing for infrastructure modernization and community recreation projects.
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Canton
Allied reply to President Wilson on Adriatic note
London reports that the allied reply to Wilson's Adriatic note will be dispatched to Washington this afternoon after approval by the council of premiers. It refutes his arguments on the Wilson Line contiguity of territory and Albania in a diplomatic tone and invites further negotiations.
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London
Wilson
Adriatic
Washington
Council of Premiers
Ema
Tme
Supreme Court bars wife suit for slander in Delaware case
In Columbus today the Ohio Supreme Court overruled a motion to direct the Delaware county court of appeals to certify its record in the case of Mrs. Rore Freeman of Delaware against her husband, Chag B. Freeman, ruling a wife cannot sue her husband for slander.
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Columbus. O
Supreme Court
Rore Freeman
Delaware
Chag B. Freeman
Deaware County Court of Appeals
Hoover Targets Coal Industry In Speech
Herbert Hoover attacked the coal industry as the worst functioning in the world in a New York address before the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. He framed the late coal strike as caused by intermittent employment and worker demand for a minimum living wage, dismissing claims that miners struck solely for higher wages and shorter hours.
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New York
Herbert Hogger
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Hoover
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