To Outlaw War Universal Draft Plans Face Debate
Washington reports on a proposed universal draft law intended to deter war by making conscription of wealth and wartime burdens obvious to all classes. Backed by the American Legion and supported by President Coolidge and leading Republicans and Democrats, the measure aims to force Congress to hesitate before authorizing hostilities.
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United States
Congress
American Legion
Coolidge
Omaha
Senator Capper
Kansas
Royal Johnson
Capper
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Baruch
Johns Hopkins University
West
Cleveland Area Weather Forecast Says Near Zero
Near zero precipitation is forecast for Cleveland and surrounding Ohio points. Heavy snow is also expected in the region, with potential travel disruptions anticipated.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Harvesters May Take Corn Instead of Cash for Machinery
In 1925 Arthur Brisbane notes Harvested company plans to sell farm machinery with payment in corn at one dollar per bushel. He cites past use of corn as fuel and the evolving value of a dollar tied to grain. He also references Senator Reed on immigration limits and the effectiveness of the current law.
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Harvester Company
David A. Reed
Woman's Club
United States
California
Florida
Uncle Asa Patterson Faces Prison After Mountain Escape
Hides 40 years ago and now 7 percent interest term. Uncle Asa Patterson killed a man in a fair fight according to his claim. He escaped to the mountains and was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia while visiting his children. He says he is ready to serve his term.
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Morty
Asa Patterson
Atlanta
Long Docket of Guilty Pleas and Trials in Common Pleas Court
John Rush led a group of nineteen defendants as he pleaded guilty to manufacturing intoxicating liquor before Judge L. G. Worstell. Other defendants faced charges including second degree murder, theft, abandonment of children, and reckless driving with trials set in January and March. In New York, the Anthracite coal conference adjourned with blame exchanged between John L. Lewis and operators over walkout and arbitration positions.
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L. G. Worstell
Common Pleas
Worstell
Rush
Nal Willard Jayjohn
Henry Stephenson
Mineral
Abel Johnson
Thomas Gibson
Jienny Hennig
William Carpenilli
James W.charles
L. A. Saunier
John Martella
George Barker
Charles Sephus
James Wade
David Sentner
New York
Daniel Pierce
John l. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
End of talks triggers strike action in Pennsylvania mines
Wilkes Barre Pa Jan 12 10 000 union miners in Pennsylvania Coal Company vote to call out all maintenance men after strike negotiations in New York broke down. Resolutions were adopted and sent to union leaders. similar move by District No 1 committees Saturday night.
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Wilkesbarre
New York City
Pennsylvania Coal Company
General Mine Committees of
District No. 1
Center of U S population shifts near Whitehall Indiana
The center of population in the United States is reported to lie near Whitehall in Owen County Indiana, marking a geographic pivot point for national demography.
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The
United States
Whitehall
Owen County
Indiana
Ohio State Rumor Probe Finds No Supporting Evidence
Initial public hearing by Acting President Rightmire and trustees reviewed vague rumors of drinking and dissemination of red doctrine at Ohio State. No direct evidence was found. future sessions will probe a talk on Communism in Chicago and alleged student statements about professors.
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Ohio State
Columbus
Ohio State University
Rightmire
A. Probst
Chicago
Dabney Horton
Horton
Baby Death Ties Henry Ford Free Love Colony Hearing
Charles Garland, Massachusetts millionaire and founder of an alleged free love colony at April farm near Allentown Virginia, faces January 23 hearing on statutory charges connected to a three month old baby’s death. Colleagues and residents vanish as Sheriff Sensebach and detectives descend on the farm. Garland’s defense may be Clarence Darrow. Officers confront a wary group including former Russian-countesses and New York associates.
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Charles Garland
Massachusetts
Here
Alderman Boyer
Iettina Hovey
New York
Clapland
Wally Scott
Sophie Sebasta
April Farm
James Slocik
Paul Scott
Sam Bolton
Samuel Hartman
Alfred Edward
Boyle
Garland
Mary Wrenn Garland
Boston
Clarence Darrow
Fanmhous
Chicago
Mexico defies foreign dictation on land laws
Washington reports negotiations with Mexico over new land and petroleum laws proceed cautiously to avoid offending Latin American sensibilities. Secretary Kellogg and President Coolidge review the situation as Mexico signals pride and insistence on federal sovereignty.
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Washington
Mexico
Coolidge
Kellogg
John Barton Payne
Mexico City
Sheffield
State Department
Aaron Saenz
Mexican Congress
Ohio Supreme Court upholds Crabbe act on home wine rule
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the Crabbe act prohibiting home production of wine for household use. The ruling upheld the conviction of Al Kokensparger of Crooksville who was fined 125 dollars for possession of intoxicating liquor made at home from grapes on his premises. The decision, lauded by the Anti Saloon League, affirms the law despite arguments of medicinal use and exclusive household intent.
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Ohio Supreme Court
al Kokensparger
W. A. Lentz
Crooksville
Perry County
Kokensparger
Perry
Supreme Court
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Cardinal Mercier Relapse Deepens Crisis in Brussels
Cardinal Mercier suffered a relapse today and his condition grew suddenly more serious. The aging prelate remains in critical condition as officials monitor the situation in Brussels on January 12.
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Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Dalton Adds Machine President Dies After Operation
James I. Dalton aged 60 chief executive of the Dalton Adding Machine Co of Norwood and head of the Wright Dalton Store Co of Poplar Bluff Mo died after an appendicitis operation at the Good Samaritan hospital in Cincinnati.
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James I. Dalton
Dalton Adding Machine Company
Norwood
Wright-Dalton Store Company
Poplar Bluffs
Good Samaritan Hospital
Flapper Fanny Defends Aviator Against Snob Label
Flapper Fanny rejects the idea that the aviator is a snob calling him misjudged for looking down on many people. The outspoken columnist argues against hasty judgments and defends the pilot’s demeanor as misunderstood.
Petition seeks church membership for all state teachers
A circulated Athens petition asks Governor Donahey to require all state school teachers to be Christian church members. It seeks swift action on alleged prohibition violations at Ohio State University and urges appointing teachers only if they belong to a Christian church. Prominent locals sign, but churches do not officially sanction it.
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Athens
Vic Donahey
Ohio State University
Gasoline Price Hike At Standard Oil Stations
Gas price jumped to 22 cents a gallon at Standard Oil service stations in Columbus. Officials said competing independents will raise their prices accordingly.
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Columbus
Standard Oil Company
Polish Family Survives Fire Burns Raze FourRoom Home
Edmund Zukoski 11 says he busted a window to save his mother and siblings after a early Sunday fire destroyed their four room house at Green's Hall. Mother Mrs. Walter Zukoski and five children were badly burned. Jean 12 and Henry 13 describe school and life while nurses tend bandaged hands. The family plans to move to another home in several weeks.
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Green’s Hall
Walter Zukoski
Jean
America
Edmund
Lavina
Judge Pettit to Lie In State Wednesday In Court House
The body of Judge Elmer C. Pettit will lie in state from 10 to 12:30 Wednesday at the court house. Public funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the East Main street residence, conducted by Rev. C. R. Douglas. Burial is in Oak Grove cemetery.
Cold wave returns to Ohio Valley with short duration
A southeastern Ohio forecast warns of a brief cold snap with strong winds and light snow flurries. The weather man predicts zero in Chicago and Athens dipping near that mark tonight, with a 72 hour window of cold, dry conditions following the prior warm spell.
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Weather Man
Southeastern
Ohio
Chicago
Ohio Valley
Athens
Mexico appeals to Red Cross for flood relief
A telegram from H. B. Titcomb asks the American Red Cross to aid flood victims in southern Mexico. Reports from the San Pedro and Settiago river floods indicate widespread suffering with about ten thousand people left homeless.
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Tuscon, Ariz
American Red Cross
Southern Pacific of
Mexico
H. B. Titcomb
San Pedro
Setetiago
Naturalization Day at Courthouse Welcomes New Citizens
On Wednesday the courthouse hosts naturalization from 9:00 to 3:30 p m. The club women of Athens are invited to attend to greet the new citizens as they take the oath.
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Pest
Club Women of
Athens
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