Ohio miners urged to resist wage cuts at convention
Columbus January 11 Ohio coal miners were urged to refuse wage reductions or changes to working agreements by Lee Hall president addressing the opening session of United Mine Workers district No 6. Hall noted mine closures and rising costs while urging no wage concessions. He was re elected president defeating W C Thompson. New officers and auditors were announced with a large district membership, and election irregularities prompted calls for a probe.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lee Hall
United Mine Workers of America
Hall
W. C. Thompson
Cambridge
William Roy
Bellaire
G. W. Savage
A. R. Watkins
Yorkville
Fred Helle
Midvale
Frank Burns
Glouster
A. J. Thompson
Belle Valley
Thomas Smith
Amsterdam
William Richard
New Philadelphia
Evan Harris
Shawnee
Watkins
Smith-Towner Bill Reported Favorably by House Panel
Washington January 11 the Smith Towner bill to create a department of education and provide federal aid to states for education promotion was favorably reported by the house committee on education. It had been passed recently by the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith-Towner
Department of Education
House Committee On Education
Senate
Ford gains votes in Michigan recount
Henry Ford announced a net gain of 580 votes over Truman H. Newberry across 557 of Michigan's 2200 precincts in the Senate Elections Committee recount under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Senate Elections Committee
Athens Guards Complimented After Columbus Parade
The Athens Company L received high praise for its performance in Columbus during the fourth regiment parade for Governor-elect Harry Davis. The Cleveland Grays captain called the Athens unit the best in the regiment or parade, and the guard detachment returned home after the march from 11:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Columbus
Harry Davis
Cleveland Grays
National Guard
Cleveland
Athens Guard
Athens
Ohio University Basketball Tournament Acceptances Reported
Acceptances have come from several high schools across southeastern Ohio and West Virginia for Ohio University's yearly basketball tournament beginning Friday February 25 and ending Saturday February 26, 1921. Over fifty high schools were invited, with the first twenty four to respond receiving preference, per Coach Butch Grover. A fine entertainment program is planned for visiting teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
West Virginia
Ohio University
Butch Grover
Death of Emanuel Martin at Athens State Hospital
Emanuel Martin aged 75 died at Athens state hospital this morning at 6 45. His body was shipped to Circle Ville for burial by Undertaker Baughman. He had been a patient at the Athens institution for one year.
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Emanuel Martin
Athens State Hospital
Circle- Ville
Baughman
Athens Institution
Ohio General Assembly Opens After Holidays
Columbus reports the Ohio legislature reconvened with thirteen measures set to move through both houses. Senators consider a $25 million bond issue needing a constitutional amendment, and John Hammon pushes tax reform to avert farmer bankruptcies. County finances face strain as two townships lose state aid after a failed levy, with debate on who should cover schooling costs.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Senator Day
Cuyahoga
John Hammon
Putman County
Poles mass along border as Berlin fears plebiscite move
Berlin reports say seventy thousand Polish troops are massed on Silesian borders and twelve thousand armed men lie along the coal region frontier. Authorities fear Poland may seize the province before the peace treaty plebiscite.
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Berlin
Poland
Wet Chief Will Fight Crabbe Act
C Homer Durand former state liquor league attorney prepares to challenge the Crabbe act in court He served notice on Mayor Tish he would appeal to the common pleas court the case of Ennis Elson found guilty on two liquor possession charges in Coshocton Ohio
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Coshocton, O
Homer Durand
State Liquor League
Crabbe
Durand
Tish
Common Pleas Court
Ennis Elson
Forty Percent Payroll Cut At Lorain Plant
A notice posted in the B. & CO. shops in Lorain Ohio states a forty percent reduction in the working force will take effect tomorrow. About 100 men are expected to be laid off.
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Lorain
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Porter Home
The Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday at 2 o clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs Anna Porter in The Plains CO Four members are urged to be present and participate in the gathering.
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Plains, CO
Ladies Aid Society
Anna Porter
America withdraws from council in note to Paris
A note to Ambassador Wallace in Paris instructed him to notify the withdrawal of the United States from the council. The action was announced by the State Department.
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America
Washington
Wallace
Paris
United States
Council
State Department
Hiccough Epidemic Strikes Milwaukee Doctors Say Paroxysms Potentially Contagious
In Milwaukee physicians report an apparent hiccough epidemic with ten cases in the last three days. Three new patients were treated at Emergency Hospital yesterday as doctors warn the paroxysms may be dangerous and possibly contagious.
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Milwaukee
Jan
Yestery
Balloonists Reach Mattice After Arctic Mush From Moose Factory
American navy balloonists Lieutenants Kloor Hinton and Farrell arrived at Mattice Ontario after a grueling sled run from Moose Factory via Skunk Island. Indian runners signaled progress all along the trail and the group planned to catch the 4 38 P M train.
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James R. Kelly
United Press
Mattice
Ont
Moose Factory
Aeronaute
Skunk
Kloor
Hinton
Farrell
Earl Trowse
Skunk Island
James Bay
United States Navy
Missinabi River
Trowse
Daniels urges world disarmament conference
Secretary of the Navy Daniels told the House Naval Affairs Committee that President-elect Harding should convene a conference of all nations to secure a disarmament agreement. He urged Harding to strive for such an agreement and said the United States must not join the League of Nations immediately. He urged no halt to ships already authorized by Congress until world consensus is reached.
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Ralph H. TU
United Press
Washington
Jan
Daniels
House Naval Affairs Committee
M Harding
Conference of All Nations
Harding
United States
League of Nations
Congress
Bank Messenger Held Up in Front of Produce Exchange Bank
Bandits stopped a bank messenger outside the Produce Exchange Bank in Kansas City Missouri and escaped with about 20000 dollars in cash. A patrolman pursued the robbers but did not recover the money. Authorities investigated the daytime holdup.
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Kansas City
Produce Exchange Bank Today
Jewelry Heist Claimed in McKeesport Robbery
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on January 11 three masked bandits entered E Mendel’s jewelry store in the business district and, after forcing clerks at gunpoint, bagged diamonds worth about 10000 dollars and fled in a car.
Extra Lung Plug Invented For Insertion In Electric Shades
An unusual device described as an extra lung plug has been developed for insertion in electric shades. The invention aims to improve operation of the shade system by providing enhanced control and durability.
Roosevelt era tennis court repaired by House workers
Informal request from the pardon secretary leads House staff to repair a neglected tennis court. The piece notes Roosevelt’s leisure use of the court and his prominent players forming a “tennis cabinet” with Harding also shown as an enthusiastic player beside Waite House as background.
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Roosevelt
Harding
Waite House
Road men to attend noon luncheon by special train
The Athens chamber of commerce invites business people to a Wednesday noon luncheon with a party of Baltimore and Ohio road officials arriving by special train. Attendees may include Mr. Squiggins and Mr. Mitchell. The program will cover freight rate matters with at least one visitor speaking.
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Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore and
Ohio Road
Athens
Squiggins
Mitchell
Pythians Install New Officers at Athenian Lodge 104
At the regular meeting of Athenian Lodge 104 K of P Deputy Grand Chancellor L W Kelley installed officers including Victor Pierce C C Walter Chase V C James C Lewis prelate EB Burt M of W Fred Beverage M of A W W Lee M of F L B Snyder K of R S P G Dowler M of F J K Vickers I G F R Cross O G and M E Twiss was re elected trustee for three years An oyster supper followed in honor of twenty five newly elected members.
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Athenian Lodge
K. of
L. W. Kelley
Victor Pierce
C. C
Walter Chase
V. C
James C. Lewis
EB. G. Burt
Fred Beverage
W. W. Lee
L. B
Snyder
R. S
P. G. Dowler
Plums to Be Handed Out in Ohio Incoming Week
Columbus January 11 Governor Harry L Davis plans to dole out political plums singly this week as he reorganizes. Advisors expect to fill hundreds of state jobs for Republicans many of which were not confirmed by the legislature. Fielder Sands of Cleveland reportedly offered one of two public utility commissioner posts.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Davis
Cox
Fielder Sands
Cleveland
Troy Grange to Initiate Members on Two Saturdays
Will initiate new members in Coolville Ohio on Saturday January 15 and Saturday January 29 with the grange team expected to be on hand for the work.
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Coolville
Troy Grange
Grange
Public Dance At Junior Hall Wednesday Evening
Public dance announced for Wednesday evening January 12 at Junior Hall. Gents admission 76 cents and ladies 26 cents.
Davis to Settle Into Work After Inauguration
Columbus January 11 Davis and his official family began their first day of administration after a formal inauguration that included an elaborate ball and press smoker. The ceremonies followed two earlier receptions as the new governor prepared to move into the executive mansion with his family.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Davis
Capitol
Bie
Dayton
Big business to challenge closed shop plan in Chicago
Chicago date January 11 big business plans to fight the closed shop and a proposed national board of labor adjustment under the transportation act. William Butterworth leads the national conference inviting top executives from Bethlehem Steel United States Steel Goodyear and others to oppose the railroad brotherhoods plan fearing nationalization and loss of discipline. Manufacturers fear the board could spread to other industries as immigration issues also loom at the meeting.
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Chicago
Railway Brotherhoods
Board of Labor
Transportation Act of Congress
National Conference of
State Manufacturers Associations
William Butterworth
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Conference
Charles Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Co
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Dwight W. Morrow
J. P. Morgan and Co
F. A. Seiberling
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Charles Pier
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Railroad Brotherhood
National Board of Adjustment
Butterworth
Brotherhoods
National Adjustment Board
Body found in ice along Mississippi river at IC? St Paul
Unidentified man about 27 years old and six feet tall was found embedded in a cake of ice in the Mississippi river in St Paul. A railroad tower man discovered the body. the coroner recovered $700 in cash from the victim’s pockets. The body is believed to have floated downriver from a considerable distance.
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Ic& ST. Paul
Minn
Mississippi River
Good Roads Meeting Set for Wednesday in Guysville
In Guysville Ohio a Carthage Rome Canaan community good roads club meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 p m. Residents are urged to attend to discuss road improvements and local transportation concerns.
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Good Roads Meeting
Guysville, O
Carthage-Rome-Canaan
Good Roads Club
Inauguration costs eyed for House and Senate action
A joint committee on inauguration and arrangement met to review expenditures for the inaugural ceremonies and decide on proposed cuts. The plan calls for possibly abandoning some expenditures, with the issue likely to be sent to both houses for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Joint Committee On
Harding insists on simple inaugural in Washington
President elect Harding asks for utmost simplicity in March 4 ceremonies. No government funding for an inaugural ball or parade and vows the oath ceremony at the Capitol be simple. Expenses to be paid from his private purse amid idle factories and widespread charity concerns. Mayor Thompson arrives in Marion to discuss Illinois patronage and may push Dawes for treasury secretary.
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Marion, CO
Washington
Harding
Capitol
Illinois
Ilinois
Thompson
Charles Dawes
Chicago
the Treasury
Ohio Miners Meet in Columbus For Union Convention
The constitutional convention of the Ohio district United Mine Workers met in Columbus with 300 delegates representing 45 000 miners. Changes to the union constitution were the main topic and miners scale demands won t be revisited until the 1922 convention. Delegates from sub district No 6 campaigned for the 1922 meeting to be held in Bellaire s new 25 000 temple.
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Columbus, CO
Constitutional Convention
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Bellaire
Revival Meetings At Central Avenue M E Church
A capacity congregation attended Sunday evening with Dr. C L Strecker delivering the sermon. A Methodist class meeting followed and the services continue nightly this week at 7 00 PM with Tuesday’s theme Blessed Temptations.
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Central Avenue M. E
C. Ll. Strecker
Butcher Named Exalted Ruler at BPOE Chapter
Ura Butcher has been chosen as Exalted Ruler of the local BPOE chapter, signaling leadership for the lodge's activities and ceremonies.
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Nla
Ura
Butcher
Irish county council urges cessation of alcohol and tobacco
Wexford county council proposed a reprisal against the British by urging Ireland to stop using alcohol and tobacco, a move that would deprive the government of about 20 million dollars in taxes. The council called the measure workable and urged observance by all supporters of Irish freedom.
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Chas. M. McCann
United Press Staff Co
Dublin
Wexford
Devas
de Valena
Tx de Valera
Fish
Wanted Advert For Quick Sale Inquiries
A terse notice requests rapid responses for a for sale inquiry. It mentions a service by a messenger daily and references a shirt item offered by a local seller seeking swift engagement. The message emphasizes immediacy and direct contact through the messenger system.
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Dorothy
Dorothy Gish
James M. Rennie
Greenwich
Conn
Constance Talmadge
John Piagolo
Rennie
Pancho
New York
Lee
Lee Township Board of Education
Athens County Board of Education
Carthage Township
County Board of Education
Fred Cornwell
Ors
Naval Flyers
Pythians
Ohio Capital City
de Valera
Robinson WA
Mesenger Daily
Dal Row
Messeger
Roth
Free Navy
Our Washington Informatieureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Directo
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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