Soldiers Bonus Cash Plan Faces Bipartisan Debate
Washington reports that the soldiers bonus likely triggers a $2.75 billion cash component in a broader $4 billion debt program. Senate leaders discuss cash versus other options while considering open sale of British bond securities to stabilize postwar conditions. The American Legion backs a mixed plan, with cash favored by many ex service members and President Harding showing cautious support.
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J. Bart Campbell
N. S
Shington
Lodges
Curtis
Kansas
Iater Watson
Indiana
Medill McCormick
Th Capper
McNary
Senate
Rvice
For McCumber
North da
Sen Finance Committee
Sen- Lodge
Legion
American Legion
Harding
New French Leader to Adopt Stern Policy Toward The Germans
Paris dispatch reports Raymond Poincare, designated to form a cabinet, aims to build a strong nationalist government with a stern stance toward Germany. He may take premier and foreign minister posts, retain two ex-ministers including Sarraut, and seeks to address the indemnity crisis as Germany pledges nonpayment of the $120,000,000 installment due Sunday.
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William Cook
I. N
Paris
Raymond Poincaire
France
Millerand
Briand
Germany
Sarraut
Washington
M. Poinecaire
M. Briand
Great Britain
M. Poincaire
Scranton Faces Worst Disaster as Miners Buried
In Scranton a massive mine collapse results in sixteen miners trapped beneath the slope. The disaster shakes the city as the mine tops are blown away and rescue efforts begin amid safety fears.
Misspelling of meetins draws community notice in Middleport
In Plains New York on January 18 1920 a note says Bder cls May of Middleport will lead a series of meetings Saturday January 14 at the Latter Saints church. Everyone is urged to attend these meetings.
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Hk Plains
Middleport
Latter Saints Church
Cutting ’Em Off
Believing 100 inspectors can be removed from the payrolls without reducing efficiency State Director of Commerce Phipps informed State Director Davis that there is overlapping of inspection in the department and work can be streamlined without harming results.
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Lumbus
Phipps
Davis
Resignation of Premier Shocks Allied Delegates
News from NNES France on January 13 reports the resignation of the premier at Paris causing consternation among allied delegates at the supreme council meeting.
Husband Must Explain About His Interest In Insurance
Coronner's jury in Salt Lake City investigates the death of Mrs Myretta Woods. The focus is on an alleged insurance interest by her husband O R Woods. Evidence shows Woods inquired about policies with beneficiaries and that Mrs Woods held a $3 000 accident policy naming him with double indemnity for death in a burning building. He told police burglars entered, knocked him unconscious and started the fire.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Coronner’s
Myretta Woods
O. R. Woods
Woods
Diplomats in Capital Amid European Crisis
Washington focus centered on the Paris government collapse and the armament conference. Officials noted Briand’s fall tied to alleged leniency toward Britain on German reparations and Soviet Russia dealings. A successor ministry is expected to adopt sterner policies.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
Briand
Paris
Great Britain
Russia
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays Home-dressed Meats
Athens City Marketing Association advertises home-dressed meats for sale on Wednesdays and Saturdays with special hours Tuesday Friday. The notice outlines market availability and consumer guidance for selection and purchasing.
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Athens City Marketing Association
Messenger Circulation Tops 10000 as Goal Rises
The Messenger reports a net paid circulation of 10006 in January 1920, up from 8859, with a 1922 goal of 4000 more subscribers. It serves 20000 area families in southeastern Ohio and pledges “Bigger and better irrespective of expense” while expanding bureaus and features.
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the Messenger
The
Messenger
Ohio
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan
McArthur
Pomeroy
Middleport
Washington
D. C
Haskin
Sun
Man Wanted for Abandoning Expectant Mother Arrested in Texas
The long arm of the law catches Carol Rizer in San Antonio Texas on a charge of abandoning a woman who is about to become a mother. Officials in Athens had sought the man for months and notified Texas officers. Sheriff Parker plans a lengthy trip to Texas to bring him back, noting the costs and time needed, but justice will be pursued.
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Carol Rizer
San Antonio
Texas
Athens
Rizer
Parker
Sheriff Parker
Will Arrive in Port Tomorrow
A wireless message from the St. Mihiel, standing by the leaking transport Crook, says the vessel ran into a squall about 190 miles east of Ambrose light and is making seven knots toward New York. The ships are expected to reach port Saturday morning.
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Washington
Jan
War Department
St. Mihiel
Crook
Ambrose Light
New York
No Favorites With Mr Oles
Youngstown news reports Mayor Oles stoutly denies favoritism after a truck driver violates traffic rules by passing a street car on the wrong side. He says arrest and fine violators without aid from him, declaring lawbreakers must pay their own penalties.
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Oles
Youngstown
Foreign Commerce at Low Point in Five Years
Washington January 13 The department of commerce reports that America’s foreign commerce sank to its lowest level in five years Exports for 1921 totaled 4 484 766 889 dollars a drop of over four billion dollars or nearly ten percent from 1920.
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Washington
America
Department of Commerce Today
Italian Ambassadors Recalled from London and Paris
Jan. 13 report by Tribuna states Italian ambassadors in London and Paris have been recalled, signaling a diplomatic move. The article notes the recall was announced today with no further details given on motives or next steps.
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Romhe
Tribuna
London
Paris
Veterans of Foreign Wars to Attend Floyd Bolin Funeral
Veterans of Foreign Wars members will wear overseas uniforms at attendance Sunday at 1 p.m. for the funeral of Floyd Bolin at the armory.
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Floyd Bolin
Ford declares Newberry case split reflects voters will
Washington January 13 Henry Ford opponent of Newberry arrives and says the senate has spoken but the people will decide in the fall when certain senators face the voters at the polls.
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Washington
Senate
Newberry
Henry Ford
Logan indicts UMW leaders for treason in mine march
Indictments charging treason were made public against Frank Keeney and Frank Mooney of District 15 and William Blizzard and A Porter of sub district 14. The charges stem from an armed miners march to the Logan county border last summer, with prosecutors planning further indictments against others involved.
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Logan
W. Va
Logan County
Grand Jury
United Mine Workers
Frank Keeney
Frank Mooney
District 15
William Blizzard
A. ©. Porter
Bankroll Heist Hits Steubenville Restaurant Owner
Highwaymen robbed Vincent Casali a restaurant owner in Steubenville at a dark city corner. They took 850 dollars in cash and 1500 dollars in diamonds during the early hours today. Police investigations are underway as residents react to the crime wave.
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Steubenville
Vincent Casali
Three Taken To Surface In Scranton Mine Disaster
Sixteen workers were trapped after a Dunmore No. 2 cave-in in Scranton Pennsylvania. Three men James Daugherty John Kearney and Anthony Gollett were recovered and hospitalized. Authorities fear the others remain buried under coal and rock as rescue efforts continue.
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Scranton
Dunmore No
National
Glenaldep Coal Company
South Scranton
Dunmore No. 2
James Daugherty
John Kearney
Anthony Gollett
Will Sell Huge Amount of Shells
Washington announces sale by sealed proposals of about 31 419 tons of steel shell forgings stored in Columbus Toledo and Savannah Illinois with bids due January 31. The Chicago district ordnance salvage board of the War Department will receive proposals.
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Washington
Columbus
Toledo
Savannah
Ill
Chicago District Ordnance Salvage Board
War Department
Man Arrested After Poison Tragedy in Paris
In Bad Paris Thomas B. Ryan of Muskogee Oklahoma is under arrest while his wife Audrey Creighton Ryan also known as Mrs Laura Creighton lies dying from mercurial poisoning after a marriage dispute. The wife says Ryan forced her to take poison under threat of death.
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Paris
Thomas
Ryan
Muskogee
Okla
Audrey Creighton Ryan
Laura Creighton
Governor Davis Urges Ohio Use of Ohio Coal
Governor Harry L. Davis appeals to Ohioans to buy Ohio coal to support idle miners and their families. He cites 275000 directly dependent on mining, 88 counties with mining as a main livelihood, and calls for city mayors chambers of commerce and civic groups to promote Ohio coal amid winter shortages and rising demand.
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Gov. Davis
Ohio
Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Chambers of Commerce
Davis
Miner’s Union
May Yohe Runs Tea Room on Forty Fourth Street New York
May Yohe former actress and former owner of the Hope diamond now operates a tea room on Forty fourth Street in New York. She co manages the establishment with her husband Captain John Smuts cousin of South African premier Jan Smuts.
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May Yohe
Fortyfourth Street
New York
Hope Diamond
John Smuts
Jan Smuts
Ginnan Leads Effort to Boost Hocking Coal Markets
Athens official James Ginnan met with United Mine Workers of America leaders and state industrial relations chief Percy Tetlow to study why southern Ohio coal fails to reach Ohio and Northwest markets. He chairs a citizen committee with the Athens Chamber to seek remedies and coordinate miners, citizens, and operators for better coal sales to reach prior district tonnage.
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Columbus
James Ginnan
Athens
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
Northwest
Ginnan
Percy Tetlow
Lee Hall
Savage
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Committee
Hocking
Gold Imports Reach Record 1921 Total
Gold imports into the United States in 1921 rose 50 percent from 1920 to a record $691,267,448, the Commerce Department reported. Exports for 1921 were $23,680,043, less than one twelfth of 1920 imports. December 1921 imports totaled $31,648,978, the year's low month.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Port of TsingTao and Kiachow opened to all nations
Chinese and Japanese delegates at the armament conference reach an agreement to open the Port of TsingTao and the leased Kiachow area in Shantung province to equal entry for all nations under an equality basis.
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Washington
TsingTao
Kiachow
Shantung Province
Uncertain Souls Question Heaven If St Peter Grants Rain Checks
A witty remark notes that some people distrust entering Heaven unless they can be assured St Peter will issue rain checks. The line blends humor with doubts about afterlife assurances and practical guarantees.
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Heaven
St. Peter
Newberry Seated by Narrow Senate Vote in 1910s Controversy
Washington dispatch notes Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin threatens to take the same stance as with Bill Lorimer over Newberry Michigan Republican. Newberry was seated by 41 to 46 vote. Lorimer seated 46 to 40 in 1911, unseated 55 to 28 in 1912 after Lafollette reopened the case.
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Washington
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Truman HW. Newberry
Michigan
Bill” Lorimer
Illinois
Newberry
Lorimer
Battle reported near Tat takad in Moplah rebellion area
Word from Allahabad reports a battle near Tat takad between Indians and British troops with heavy casualties, despite official assurances that the Moplah rebellion is suppressed in Malabar district.
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London
Malabar
India
Allahabad
Tattakad
Milk price drops in Wheeling to 13 cents a quart
Milk price in Wheeling will fall from 15 to 13 cents a quart starting Monday. The two cent decrease is the result of market changes and affects local shoppers at dairy outlets.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Sale Saturday of home made cats at Kerrhards ware
Community notice announces a sale Saturday featuring homemade cats at Kerrhards ware to support M. E. Foreign Missions.
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Kerrhards Ware
M. E. Foreign Missions
Militia Tide Upgrading Newport Strike Scene
Newport Kentucky January 13 Two more companies of state militia arrive boosting eight companies on duty to quell violent demonstrations at the Newport rolling mills. Police and deputies are detailed as workers are escorted to and from the mills amid threats and abuse from strikers and sympathizers.
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Newport
James K. Dollon
Denhardt
Milk as a vital food warns of hidden germs
The article stresses milk as essential for nutrition, containing all major nutrients and vitamins, but warns it can harbor deadly germs if not safeguarded from cow to table. It offers a free Milk Booklet via coupon and two cents postage to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington, D. C.
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