Minister to Plead for Hunger Striker at Danville
Eldorado Illinois reports G. Payne a minister of God will travel to Danville to urge Sadie Harrington to break her six day hunger strike by giving up fasting foods. Payne says he was sent after Harrington agreed to end her protest and save her soul. Community members describe the scene at Harrington's Wisconsin home as they await a resolution.
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Eldorado
Ill
Payne
The
of God
Danville
Sadie Harrington
He Payne
Harrington
Danville Ately
Church of God
Danville, Wis
Ernie
Myrtle Baker
Vincenses
Sadie
Harding delays plan for public welfare department
President elect Harding weighs shelving a department of public welfare citing economy. A formal reorganization commission will study feasibility before any cabinet post and staff costs are decided. Hoover remains under consideration but no offer has yet been made.
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Raymond Clapi
Marion
Department of Public Welfare
Harding
Public Health Service
Treasury Department
Bureau of Education
Interior Department
Child Welfare Organization
Department 07 Labor
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Cold Weather Lingers with Snow Remaining
The region endures continued cold as the weather bureau shows little change. At seven this morning the thermometer sat near 14 above zero with scattered snow remaining. It is noted as the coldest morning in memory, colder than 10 above in November on two mornings and about a month ago when it was 9 above.
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Rhot
Hesitation Marks Early Trading on New York Stock Exchange
Hesitation characterized the general list during early trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Steel common fell 1/8 to 83, Atlantic Gulf down 1 1/8 to 71, Studebaker dropped 1 1/4 to 63 1/4, Baldwin rose 1/8 to 91 1/2, Reading advanced 1/4 to 84 1/4.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Atlantic Gulf
Studebaker
Baldwin
Balloonists to Tour Toronto Before New York Departure
The American balloonists traveling from Mattice to New York will be met at Toronto's railway station by civic officials and the Aero Club. They will tour the city, enjoy after noon tea, and depart for New York at 6:50 p m.
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Toronto
Ont
New York
Mattice
Aero Club
Glass-panel car converts to limousine in a minute
An English aviator’s invention uses sliding glass panels that insert into the car body allowing a rapid transformation from open automobile to enclosed limousine in about sixty seconds. The device aims to combine open-air freedom with luxury enclosure for passengers.
Ohio Federation of Labor Seeks Old Age Pensions
The Ohio Federation of Labor will push an old age pension bill in the state assembly this session. If enacted, intelligent persons 65 and older with income under 350 dollars would receive a five dollar weekly pension. The plan includes safeguards and possible funding via income tax, excise tax hikes, or industry assessments.
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Columbus
Ohio Federation of Labor
State Assembly
General Assembly
Dayton
Thomas Donnnelly
Federation
Donnelly
Ohio Industrial Commission
Poet Lee Shippey Flees to Monterey with French Girl
Kansas City reports Missouri poet soldier Lee Shippey and Madeleine, a French girl he wooed, have moved to Monterey Mexico with their son Georges Shippey. Shippey leaves behind his wife Mrs Mary Woodson Shippey and their child Lee Shippey Jr. The wife reportedly refused divorce upon his return from France.
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Kansas City
Lee Shippey
Missouri
Monterey
Mexico
Madeleine Abin
Shippey
Mary Woodson Shippey
Lee Shippey Jr
France
Madeleine
Georges Shippey
Ex-service men in Athens sought for unclaimed discharge papers
Attorney Hughes lists thousands of Athens County veterans with unclaimed discharge papers. The Red Cross will circulate names nationwide to recover documents, urging any ex serviceman who has not heard from a claim or discharge to contact Hughes at the Cline Building. Government aid remains available for wartime injuries and for compensation or vocational training.
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Athens County
Hughes
the Pital
Red Cross
Athens
Cline
Woman Falls In Cisterna. John Corney’s Wife Found Dead
Marysville Ohio January 13 Mrs John Corney aged 58 died after lifting a cistern lid to fetch water and being struck by apoplexy. She tumbled into the cistern and was not found for an hour.
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Marysville
John Corney
Henry Ford Gains In Michigan Senate Recount
Henry Ford leads by 896 votes over Truman H. Newberry in the Michigan senatorial recount with 759 of 2,200 precincts reporting. The update was released today.
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Henry
Washington
Henry Ford
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Two American Cardinals Named for Easter Consistories
Rome reports two American cardinals will be created during the Easter consistories at the Vatican. The appointments were learned today in Rome.
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Rome
United States
Vatican
Governor Davis Dismisses Budget Commissioner Harper
Governor Davis began reorganizing state government by dismissing John E. Harper of Columbus as state budget commissioner. Davis said the duties will be absorbed by State Auditor Tracy as of the action on Thursday.
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Columbus
Davis
John E. Harper
Coglton
Harper
Tracy
Refuse to Buy Baby Wagons
Chicago January 13 The consumer strike now reaches baby carriages as O W Seibert president of the National Association of Baby Vehicle Manufacturers says production has been cut by half but there is still an oversupply.
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Chicago
O. W. Seibert
National Association of Baby Vehicle Manufacturers
Seibert
Kreuzer Fined for Moonshine Still Op at Cemetery Street
W E Kreuzer of Cemetery Street was fined 100 dollars and costs for operating a moonshine still. Police found the setup Tuesday evening and Kreuzer pled guilty. He told Mayor Tom Roush that it was an experiment and not a real attempt to make alcohol.
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W. E. Kreuzer
Cemetery Street
Tom Roush
Kreuzer
Jobless Army Plans March on Harding Home
In St Marks Church basement the Bowery jobless army drafts a spring move toward Marion Ohio to pressure government action. About 300 unemployed men gather with a stew on the stove as they plan church marches to attract charity and attention to their plight.
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New York
St. Marks Church
War Council
Bowery
Marion
Ohio
B’s
Harding
George B. Ellis
Hobo
Army Council
States balk at boxing league as Article Three divides
Seventeen states join National Boxing Association moves while New York and Massachusetts refuse to join over Article Three. League leaders say the federation can function without them and intends to proceed.
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Boxing League
New York
League of States
National Boxing
York
Massachusetts
Caid
Urban share of U S population tops half
Census Bureau reports less than half of Americans live in rural areas with urbanites making up 51.4 percent of the population. Urban residents include those in places with 2500 or more people.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Murder Suspected After Body Found in Black River
The body of a middle aged man with hands and feet tied was found in the Black River in Lorain Ohio. Police are investigating and working on the theory that murder was committed.
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Lorain
Black River
Chief loses Joe Lorain officer in Ohio
A. A. King was demoted from police chief to patrolman and then suspended for failing to report for duty, leaving him off the force today. Chief Walter removed him from active duty in Lorain, Ohio.
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Joe Lorain
A. A. King
Walter
Train Attack Aimed at British Trains in Ireland
British guards reinforced precautions after a derailed train near Kincasslagh was attacked by Sinn Fein rifle fire. Officers said windows shattered and casualties likely on the attackers, while troops flushed the area and resumed the trip amid repairs.
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Chas. M. McCann
United Press
Dublin
Kincasslagh
West
Sinn Fein
Sinn Fei
Cork Lord Mayor to sue over passport ban
Donal O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork was expected to file suit in Washington to challenge the state department authority to exclude him from the United States without a passport.
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Washington
Donal O'Callaghan
Cork
State Department
Navy talk strongest in all circles says Turner
Washington dispatch reports that congress and navy officers agree world demand for disarmament is rising and likely to force action. House naval affairs committee probes how rulers will respond and whether Europe and Asia seek a fair disarmament. Bliss sees global yearning. Daniels says the U S must stay mighty even if disarmament advances.
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Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Washington
Congress
Navy
Europe
Asia
House Naval Affairs Committee
House Committee
Bliss
Daniels
Great Britain
Court records show Alston Ellis estate appraised at 68460 dollars
H H Haning as administrator filed a probate appraisement totaling 68460.46 dollars. Personal property included a diamond ring and stud 300 each watch 25 and household goods 1000. War bonds and notes made up the bulk of the value with several notes against named individuals. No will was probated and Mrs Ellis seeks 6000 dollars for the coming year.
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H. H. Haning
Alston Ellis Estate
Harvey Davis
James F. Vandemark
Edgar O. Stoneback
Orville W. Bechtel
C. O. Moore
B. R. Walker
H. Alderman
Ohio Auto Owners Granted Ten Day Tag Extension
Chief of Police Lewis Graham said after a Columbus conference with State Registrar Alexander Snow that 1921 license tag deadlines are extended ten days. Auto owners now have until January 20 to display new plates as distribution delays persist and law compliance is at stake.
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Lewis Graham
Alexander Snow
Columbus
Secured Jury of All Married Men in Murder Trial
Newport Ky January 13 jurors in the Murray murder trial were all married men. Witnesses who saw Justus Murray shoot Harry Phillips testified. Murray guided his lawyers in selecting jurors and dismissed bachelors. He had followed his wife to Newport after a business trip.
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Newport
Justus Murray
Harry Phillips
Murray
Newport Court House
Evansville
Murrays
Maillips
Women to Seek Nominations in Columbus County Fair
In Columbus Ohio on January 13 the annual fair business session opens with women being invited to seek nominations for county fair management positions. Officials said the move marks broader participation in fair affairs.
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Columbus
One
Admiral McCully Brings Seven Russian Orphans To America
Rear Admiral Newton R. McCully brought seven Russian children to the United States. Five are orphans aged three to twelve. The admiral, a bachelor, will have his mother and niece assist in their care. Eugenia Hovanovia acts as foster mother and guardian. The oldest is Nikolai aged twelve, followed by Landmile Mantzkaya at eleven and Nina Furnian at eight. The others are still learning names.
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America
Newton R. McCully
Russia
Eugenia
Olifanovia
Nikolai
Landmile Mantzkaya
Nina Furnian
Eugenia Solifanovia
Washington
Children’s Hospital
Havana Gambling Hubs Under Spotlight After Murder Mystery
In Havana on January 13 authorities scrutinize a casino scene after the murder of Walter J. Shannon of St Louis believed linked to roulette winnings. The Grand Casino operates under a concession with near monopoly and hosts wealthy patrons, with large losses reported including an $87,000 single session and a $400,000 loss by a sugar planter. Private clubs offer roulette as well as a government lottery that funds internal improvements, with bi monthly and annual prizes reaching hundreds of thousands.
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Havana
Walter J. Shannon
St. Leuis
Monte Carlo
Shannon
Long
New York
Dance K. of P. Hall Chauncey Ohio Saturday Night
Dance at K P Hall in Chauncey Ohio with the Glouster Orchestra on Saturday night January 15. Admission likely 1 13 2 era pricing referenced.
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P. Hall
Chauncey
Ohio
Fire destroys three houses in Middleport blaze
Fire swept through the upper part of Middleport near the Pom ery line at about 9 this morning destroying three frame dwellings. The first house occupied by Harry Wines burned quickly along with its contents. A double frame house owned by J Still, occupied by Still Rogerson and families, was next. A second double frame structure belonging to John Collins and Aaron Williams also burned. its contents largely saved. Fire crews and volunteers saved the Gloeckner end of town.
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Middleport
Pomeroy Line
Harry Wines
J. Still
George Rogerson
John Collins
Aaron Williams
F. G. Gloeckner
Burglars Get Four Cents From Ohio Grocery Robbery
Three burglars robbed a Urichsville area grocery owned by Mrs Au ta McPack overnight. They took a cash register containing twelve cents and carried it about half a mile.
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New
Philadelphia
Auta McPack
Urichsville
Athens Churches Celebrate Great Dry Era
Athens churches mark the anniversary of the national prohibition amendment with union services at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. O Sloane presides, a choir directed by Mrs. Charles Millikan performs, and speakers include Judge H T Phillips on Benefits of Prohibition, Prosecuting Attorney Bartels on Law Enforcement, and Dr. James A Miller on Growth of Temperance Sentiment in Europe and Asia.
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First Christian Church
First Methodist
First Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
O. Sloane
Mra
Charles Millikan
H. T. Phillips
Bartels
James A .Miller
Russian border war setup eyed as 7 million troops planned
Paris dispatch reports French military experts expect spring fighting along the Russian frontier extending 200 to 260 miles with 7 million men mobilized. Poland Russia Romania and Balkan states to join against Bolsheviks while France and Italy weigh their stance for a coming conference.
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Edwin Hiuslinger
United Press
Paris
Balkan
Rumania
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Russia
Baltic States
Jugoslavia
France
Italy
Europe
Red Army
Moscow
Petrogord
Reval
Putiloff
Petrograd
Rome Grange to Install Officers at Stewart Meeting
Rome grange will meet Saturday January 15 at the I O O F hall in Stewart at one o clock. County deputy will install officers. Important business will be considered and a large attendance is urged.
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Rome Grange
Stewart, O
I. O. O. F. Hall
Stewart
Athens Sees Winder Take Over Stedman Plants
At a Wednesday chamber luncheon, Winder of Columbus was introduced as the new sole owner of the F. C. Stedman Company plants in Athens. He vows to support Athens city welfare and collaborate with locals. The Stedman firms, wholesale groceries and meat packing, now pass to Winder after litigation with John S. Jones interests. C Russi to remain in charge of the patent plant. G E Tedrick relinquishes wholesale grocery duties.
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Chamber of Commeres
Winder
Columbus
F. C. Stedman Company
Athens
Sunday Crek Company
Hocking Valley
Sao Ae Mea. A. Ee Geomete Citisen
Stedman
John 8. Jones
Decisio
Winder Adle
Stedman P Nts
Certan
C. Russi
Pactene
G. E. Tedrick
John S. Jones
Death of Karpoff Reported by Moscow Message
Berlin dispatch reports Karpoff a member of the supreme economic council is dead. The pen name was used by Nikolai Lenin. illness of Lenin’s identity was announced earlier this week. Doctors summoned from Berlin were recalled before crossing the frontier. Dr. Hisse and Sallo were summoned Tuesday to attend Lenin.
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Berlin
Greeks Claim Key Wins Against Turks In Anatolia
Constantinople reports continued Greek artillery duels around Bru with wounded returning to base. Turkish nationalist resistance is described as vigorous but unsuccessful. Greek successes are claimed in Brusa Usiak and Meandrox sectors.
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Constantinople
Bru
Brusa
Usiak
Meandrox
Have a Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs John W Ashton
Mr and Mrs John W Ashton announce the birth of a daughter named Anna Margaret born January 11.
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John W. Ashton
Anna Margaret
Calendar help from Navy Information Bureau drawing
Readers can obtain a free Navy Calendar from the Washington Information Bureau by sending two stamps for return postage. Frederic J. Haskin, Director, The Athens Messenger Information Bureau, Washington, D. C. Name State.
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The
Free Navy
Leyendeck
Cour Washington Informationreau
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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