Congress Will Tread Softly on Farmers in Subsidy Debate
Washington reports rising Iowa discontent over agricultural policy as politicians eye next autumn elections. Economists urge a farm subsidy to offset foreign production costs, framing McNary Haugen as tariff protection for farmers against global price swings and low production costs abroad.
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David Lawrence
the Messenger
Washington
Iowa
West
Congress
United States
Unknown Soldier Crosses Epitaph Choosen For France Graves
The U S government will place 1 682 white stone crosses at resting places in France. Each cross bears Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God. The inscription was chosen by the battle monuments commission led by General Pershing and approved by Secretary of War Davis. Members include American Legionnaires.
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Washington
Jan
France
Battle Monuments Commission
General Pershing
Dwight Davis
Pershing
Davis
American Legionnaires
Regulators Clash Over Labor Rules and Unions
The piece notes odd regulatory voices opposing labor unions while others push for self imposed rules, highlighting a debate about governance and workers’ rights.
Idle hungry miners loot food shops in Nova Scotia
Mobs of unemployed Cape Breton coal miners, over a thousand strong, raided and burned food shops in Glace Bay and New Aberdeen early today. They battered doors, emptied shelves, and set buildings on fire while constables watched. Goods valued at several thousand dollars were stolen in New Aberdeen.
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Halifax
N. S
Cape Breton
Glace Bay
New Aberdeen
Former Ohio University Professor David J. Evans Dies
Beloved Ohio University faculty member for 38 years, Professor David J. Evans, died at his home 69 West State Street near noon Monday. He was known to thousands of students as Daddy Evans and to colleagues as a long serving educator.
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D. J. Evans
Athens
Evans
Ohio University
West State Street
David J. Evans
Adthens
Oak Hill
Jackson
Joshua
Margaret Evans
Daddy” Evans
Delta Tau Delta
Lydia Margaret Lash
Union Christian College
Merom
Indiana
Putnam Collegiate Institute
Zanesville
Ohio grand jury probes massive liquor plot in Columbus
A federal grand jury convened in Columbus to probe what agents call the state’s largest liquor plot. The inquiry targets the Detroit Cleveland Columbus running syndicate and implicates two former state prohibition agents, R. E. K. McCullough and Leo Brooks, plus several Columbus men. Officials say more than twenty Ohioans are involved.
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Columbus
Qe We
R. EK. McCullough
Leo Brooks
McCullough
Brooks
State Would Balance Books in Columbus
Attorney General Crabbe urged the legislature to pass emergency relief to allow sixteen counties to raise funds to pay state amounts owed for wards sent to state utilities. Counties listed include Jackson 35532.20, Meigs 28272.60, Gallia 38557.79, Ross 9294.93, Vinton 7692.05.
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Columbus
Crabbe
Jackson
Meigs
Gallia
Ross
Vinton
Five to plead guilty in Nusbaum murder case in Chicago
Three men and two women prepare to plead guilty to complicity in the murder of Albert Nusbaum, a 65 year old, as indictments approach. John Walton Winn has confessed, while authorities say Edwin Goff wielded the hammer.
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Chicago
John Walton Winn
Marion Stringham
Edwin Goff
Delilah Martin
Eliza Nusbaum
Winn
Goff
Nusbaum
Deaths From Powder Blast in Moffat Tunnel
Powder fumes from a blast in the Moffat tunnel main heading killed two men and left a third in critical condition. A canvas bulkhead meant to shield workers from gas was torn open and could not be resealed.
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Denver
Moffat
Athens Children End Vacation Seekers Return to School
Children of Athens head back to school as the first semester ends February 8 and registration for the second semester opens February 8 with classes starting February 9. Easter recess remains four days, and Washington’s Birthday will be observed with work rather than a holiday. Ohio University also opens Tuesday morning with examinations and additional work.
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Athens
Lincoln
Washington
John Patterson
Ohio University
Death Begins 1926 Campaign In Hamilton County
Cincinnati January 4 The second automobile death of the year is added to Hamilton county records as Thomas Maykel 42 dies at General hospital from injuries suffered December 30 1925. A Westwood Cheviot motor bus driven by Thomas Hamer skidded on icy Harrison avenue injuring seven people and crashing into a light pole.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Thomas Maykel
General Hospital
Westwood-Cheviot
Thomas Hamer
Harrison Avenue
Boston Liquor Squad Reports 1925 Arrests Rise
The Boston police liquor squad said 1925 arrests for liquor and narcotic law violations reached 2,030, up 900 from 1924. The thirty five officers conducted the enforcement work and announced the figures today.
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Boston
Boston Police
Fighting in Congress on Farm Relief Anticipated
Congress returns to a six month session with battles ahead over farm relief and price fixing. Insurgent Western Republicans challenge Coolidge policies on irrigation and Work’s leadership, while Senate debate targets the World Court tax bill and internal revenue measures.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Corn Belt
Cummins
Iowa
White House
Pacific Coast
Thomas F. Woodlock
New York
Richard V. Taylor
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Woodlock
Senate
Taylor
South
House
Woman Dies Suddenly While Playing Piano at Church
Mrs. P. H. Willeke 49 of Taylor Ridge collapsed at the piano during an invitation hymn after Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney had finished preaching. She had a history of high blood pressure. Survived by her husband seven children and several relatives. Funeral at Taylor Ridge Church Wednesday at 1 PM with burial in Taylor Ridge cemetery.
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Glouster
P. H. Willeke
Taylor Ridge
Taylor Ridge Christan Church
Gilbert B. Courtney
Chauncey
Willeke
Trimble
Lare
Henry
Vern
Lancaster
Harvey
Alfred
Inez
Rexford
Phyllis
W. F. Fierbaugh
Burr Oak
Dowager Queen Margherita Dies in Bordighera Italy
Dowager Queen Margherita mother of King V it died in Bordighera Italy after a long illness. She suffered relapse after December 16 and grew weaker, known for democratic tastes and for influencing marriages of her grandchildren Yolanda and Mafalda by urging true love over money and status.
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Bordighera
Italy
Margherita
Vi ‘ Pel
Yolanda
Mafalda
Philip of
Hesse
Seek Assailant of Young Man in Huntington
Luther Boster aged 22 a city clerk lay near death after a midnight pistol attack. Authorities sought Pearle Dillon 25 who had a warrant issued on testimony from five witnesses that he fired on Boster as the car passed a street corner on the city outskirts.
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Huntington
W. Va
Luther Boster
Pearle Dillon
Buster
Ennis Ireland Probed Over Expensive Town Finances
Dublin Jan 4 The Free State government opens an inquiry into Ennis County Clare finances amid claims it is the most expensively managed town. A proposed dissolution of the county council and appointment of a paid commissioner follows a $35,000 year deficit. Wages exceed others by 30 shillings weekly and are tied to union decisions, with tax collection costs about $6,000 for $5,400 collected.
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Free State
Ennis
Clare County
Dublin
County Clare
Ennis Council
Council
Anthracite Strike Faces Final Talks as Deadline Looms
In New York on January 4, leaders warn that the five month old coal strike will end within 48 hours or drag through winter. Tomorrow's “final” conference between operators and miners centers on arbitration, with union calls to Gov. Smith and Mayor Walker for swift settlement. Possible non unionization, federal intervention, or Pennsylvania action loom if talks break up.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Union Workers of
al Smith
James J. Walker
Carol Renunciation Of Romanian Throne Accepted
In Milan on January 4 Crown Prince Carol was astonished as his renunciation of the Romanian throne was accepted by King Ferdinand and the crown council. He remains hidden in a Milan hotel room and had written the renunciation in a rage after pressure over his romance with Magda Lupescu. He calls reports on the cause "damnable lies" and "subversive propaganda."
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Milan
Carol
Romania
Ferdinand
Crown Council
Magda Lupescu
Postponed Meeting for Tuesday January 12
The Tuesday club meeting has been postponed until Tuesday January 12 to meet with Professor Frank Bg Dilley.
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Mise
Frank -Bg Dilley
Prohibition Officers Attacked During Raid at Dillonvale
Steubenville reports a State Prohibition Inspector George Baynham and assistant Caleb Harris were beaten and disarmed during a raid on a Dillonvale soft drink parlor. Richard Rizer and Charles Sergeant were forced to barricade themselves as a dozen men attacked another area. shots fired but no hits.
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Steubenville
George Baynham
Athens Country
Caleb Harris
Dillonvale
Richard Rizer
Charles Sergeant
Mellon Defends Tax Cut Bill Before Senate
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon testified before the Senate finance committee in Washington to defend the 325 million dollar tax reduction bill. He appeared with substantial records as Democratic opposition solidified in the chamber and anticipated speedy House passage.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Princeton Dean Declines Oregon Presidency Offer
Christian Gauss, dean of the college at Princeton University, has refused an invitation to become president of the University of Oregon. No reason given and no further talks planned.
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Princeton
WN. J.—Christian Gauss
Princeton University
Uni of Oregon
Democrats and Progressives Back Wider US Air Armada Plan
A coalition of aviation enthusiasts and military economists urge Congress to create a national defense department with separate army navy and aviation bureaus. They push for reducing land forces, abolishing several navy yards, and boosting aviation funding to place the United States among top air powers led by Senator King and allies.
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Washington
Conengress
United States
Friends
William Mitchell
League O Nations
Coolidge
Department of National Defense
Army
Navy
Aviation
America
Smoot
Utah
King
Senator
Bostom
Brooklyn
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Tent City Established For Postal Clerks In Miami
In January the shortage of houses and high rents in Miami forced a large influx of 100 postal clerks sent by the government for the winter season. The local American Legion offered county land to house them in tents paying for farm setup. The government approved the plan and collaborated with the Legion to create a tented “Postal City.”
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Miami
Fila
Gerta Colonie
Why Not Knit a Sweater or Two
The piece promotes knitted sweaters as vital in a modern woman's wardrobe. It highlights knitting basics, guides for sweaters and crochet projects, and mentions a booklet with return postage stamps to obtain more instructions.
Fr ederic J. Haskin obituary notice
Frederic J. Haskin, longtime Athens resident, died recently at age unspecified. Local authorities list funeral arrangements pending with services to be held in Athens. He was known for community involvement and work with local organizations.
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