Baruch urges fixed reparations to revive world economy
Bernard M. Baruch says a definite reparations amount within Germany capacity will reopen American factories and cut U.S. unemployment. He predicts rising world exchange, higher commodity prices, and renewed markets for American farm products if the reparations commission acts in Paris. He warns Germany’s failure could trigger Austrian receivership and global economic collapse.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Harold D. Jacobs
United Press
NEW York
Reparations Commission
Supreme Council
Paris
Council
Baruch
Austria
Germany
Wilson
Europe
Grayson Stove Plant Plans Temporary Shutdown and Revamp
Grayson Manufacturing announces a temporary shutdown to reorganize output and add new mechanical improvements. A limited stove production will resume in about four weeks with likely increased staff and a broader range of models. The plan includes a potential in house foundry to cut costs and expand production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson Manufacturing Company
J. H. Grayson
Athens
Arms raid exposes hidden Sinn Fein arms cache in Ireland
British forces tighten control in Ireland disarming civilians to curb rebellion. A blacksmith shop between Rosscommon and Tuam is revealed as a Sinn Fein arms store and gun repair shop. Residents are shown hoisting guns post raid while Rev O flanagan advocates for the Irish republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Rosscommon
Tuam
San Fein Arms
O’flanagan
Irish Republic
First Anniversary of Prohibition Observed at Union Service
A joint service at First Presbyterian Church marked the first anniversary of the eighteenth amendment with speakers Judge H. T. Phillips Prosecuting Attorney W. B. Bartels and Dr James A. Miller. Justice P W Helwig praised law enforcement as officers were recognized for Saturday night arrests and world progress in prohibition was noted. The event drew a full house with church and overflow seating.
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Methodist
Presbyterian
Church of Christ
First Presbyterian Church
A. O. Sloane
H. T. Phillips
W. B. Bartels
James A. Miller
Phillips
Bartels
P. W. Helwig
Herbert J. Parker
Sloan
Justice Helwig
Miller
Charles Millikan
Youth Killed by Bandit Gang in Cincinnati
Police hunt three bandits after Harland Brate twenty from Lockland High School was shot and killed and Ellsworth Corey wounded in Hamilton County Ohio. Brate and Miss Leuila Starr eighteen were robbed during a hold up. Corey confronted the bandits with a pistol and flashlight and fired as they fled. Starr was uninjured.
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Cincinnati
Harland Brate
Lockland
Ellsworth Corey
Hamilton
Ohio
Brate
Lueila Starr
Corey
Miss Starr
Heating unit included with new electric fan
A new electric fan comes bundled with a heating unit allowing the device to warm air in a room instead of cooling it. The combination enables year round use, expanding the fan’s utility beyond cooling.
Motor Tags Issued by Athens Chamber of Commerce
The Athens Chamber of Commerce reports heavy activity issuing motor licenses for the state department. About 2300 passenger vehicle licenses and 370 truck licenses have been issued locally. The deadline to appear with old licenses is January 20, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Chamber of Commerce
State Automobile Départment
Early Trading Firm on New York Exchange
Early trading on the New York stock exchange showed firmness with Cru cible as the feature. Opening at 99 1-4, it rose 13-4 to 98, while Steel common gained 25, Baldwin slipped to 91 1-2, Reading fell to 88 1-4 after touching 88 7-8.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Crucible
Baldwin
Reading
Modoc Saloon Assault Brings Heavy Fines and Jail
John Kacur and Joe Hrdea were fined 150 dollars and costs and sentenced to 60 days in the Colum bus workhouse on assault and battery charges at the John Hartman saloon in Modoc, January 5. Justice Helwig suspended the jail term after promises to avoid trouble, and both men were released after paying fines. The victim, miner Adamkoski, suffered severe injuries, with prominent Modoc residents urging action. the two alleged aggressors fled Modoc after the fight.
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John Kacur
Joe Hrdea
Columbus
John Hartman
Modoc
Joe Adamkoski
Justice of the Peace
Helwig
Edgar Mariner
Justice Helwig
Adamkoski
Hreha
Kacur
County Officials Seek to Block Athens County Re appraisal
County Auditor Fred Cornwell and chamber of commerce and farm bureau representatives depart for Columbus to urge the State tax commission to rescind the re appraisement order for Athens county. Officials argue current land values are inflated and a fresh appraisal would raise taxes unfairly while some properties may be under assessed and could be adjusted without broad valuation changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred , Cornwell
Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau
Columbus
Tax Commission
Athens County
Cornwell
Mrs Harriet B Hammond McCormick Dies in Chicago
Harriet B Hammond McCormick wife of Cyrus H McCormick and director at International Harvester Company died in Chicago on January 17. Her death ends a long affiliation with the firm and the McCormick family influence in agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Chicago
Harriet B Hammond, McCormick
Cyrus H. McCormick
The
International Harvester Company
Forty more to lose Nige jobs
Columbus Jan 17 Governor Harry L. Davis announced the dismissal of forty assistant state oil inspectors. He ordered Charles L. Resch to reduce the department to three assistants and one chief clerk. The action will save $48,000 annually and ends a long effort to downsize the department.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Charles L. Resch
Resch
A. J. Luckhaupt
Davis
Fabric waste basket on wire frame for under desk use
A fabric waste basket with a wire frame is designed to hang under a desk out of sight and protected from being upset. It offers a concealed, sturdy storage option that keeps office spaces tidy and free from clutter.
Sinn Feiners Attack Cork Police Station in Barrage
In Cork a police station center was bombed and fired on by Sinn Fein attackers at 4 AM. After a half hour clash, police and light reinforcements repelled the assault. Armored cars sped to the scene as attackers dispersed.
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Chas. M. McCan
United Press
Cork
sn_cient
Sinn
Harding cabinet picks loom in late finish at Marion
In Marion Ohio on January 17 United Press reports President elect Harding faced a tough task selecting his cabinet. The deadline nears as final choices and positions are still unresolved amid ongoing talks and expectations.
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Raymond C
United Press
Corte Marion
Harding
South
Village Bank Robbed Near Warren by Four Robbers
Four men robbed Liberty bonds and war savings stamps valued at 25,000 and cash from the North Bloomfield bank eleven miles north of Warren Ohio Sunday night. They cut all wires to prevent notice and fled by automobile. A messenger relayed the story to Sheriff Evan Thomas.
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Warren
North Bloomfield
Evan Thomas
Mason meeting notice for January 138
Special Communication Para mauthia No. 25 set for 4 P M Tuesday with officers Fred M McKay W M and J A Palmer Secretary listed. January 138 appears as the date in the readable text.
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Paramauthia No
Senator Penrose Moves To Push Emergency Tariff Bill
Senator Penrose reported the finance committee's emergency tariff bill and said he would move to make it unfinished business of the Senate at an early date and push every effort to advance it. He indicated the bill's consideration would begin soon after the return of the Senate session.
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Washington
Snator
Cleveland Storm Toll Tops Fatalities From Fierce Winds
A Cleveland storm and blaze caused multiple deaths and extensive damage. A 68-year-old woman, Mary Ohman, died after being struck by a streetcar in near whiteout conditions. A church fire trapped 500 onlookers, with 15,000 dollars in damage and two firefighters wounded by a bursting hose.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Mary Ohman
Big House Fight Looms Over 483 Member Plan
Washington January 17 The first big fight of the session centers on a bill to raise the house membership from 435 to 483 based on census figures. Most party leaders oppose the increase and the Republican steering committee is unanimously against it. Speaker Gillette and Ex Speakers Clark and Cannon share the opposition. Rank and file split uncertain though leaders’ canvass suggests a majority favor maintaining current size.
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Washington
Jan
House
Gillette
Clark
Cannon
Music Shop Moves to North Court Site
The PD. Zenner Company has moved its music shop into the room on North Court street previously used by the G. W. Hopkins Ford agency. The new location sits one door north of the older Zenner shop and Ted Parker plans to occupy the Haning Building unit soon as a barber shop.
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Music Shop
PD. Zenner Company
North Court Street
G. W. Hopkins Ford Agency
Zenner Music Shop
Ted Parker
Haning
Johnny Wilson Eyes Garden Title Defense With Big Guarantee
Johnny Wilson the middleweight champion agrees to defend his title at Madison Square Garden for a 60000 guarantee with a 60 percent share of gross receipts. He would pay Mike O Dowd 3500 or Jeff Smith 5000 from his portion. Tex Rickard calls him too generous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Too
New York
Johnny Wilson
Madison Square Garden
Mike O’dowd
Jeff Smith
Tex Rickard
Fried man Edges White in Tenth Round Stall Decision
In Kenosha on January 15, Sailor Friedman won a technical decision over Charlie White in the tenth round for stalling by referee Walter Houlihan. Friedman dictated the pace and controlled the bout from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Sailor Friedman
Charlie White
Walter Houlihan
Friedman
Fire Claims Nagy Wife as Infant Is Severely Burned
Elisabeth Nagy, 42, died in a deadly blaze that also left her four month old baby severely burned. Her husband and eldest son escaped with the child after rescuing a second daughter and other family members as flames engulfed the home. Fire officials said an overheated gas stove in the bathroom started the fire.
Lucky Wreck Claims Fireman Death at Berea
The Big Four flyer from New York to St. Louis crashed near Berea after side swiping derailed freight cars. Fireman J. J. Hollister, 34, died. Engineer Harry Lynch was severely hurt as several Pullman cars slid off the tracks and hung over a steep decline. Many passengers escaped serious injury.
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Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
J. J. Hollister
Harry Lynch
Berea
Briand Cabinet Faces Orbit Over Hun Question
Paris January 17 Aristide Briand completed a cabinet to be presented to the chamber for approval tomorrow. He aligns with President Millerand against crushing Germany entirely, while a rejection could push Millerand to name former President Poincare as premier who demands Versailles treaty enforcement by military power if needed.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Briand
Millerand
Germany
Poincare
English invention powers portable electric forge
An English inventor unveils a compact electric forge that can be operated by a single person. The device promises greater convenience for metalworkers and hobbyists by replacing gas or coal fire with electric heating.
Free Booklet on Bread Aids Housewives Diet
A booklet distributed by The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington explains bread as a key diet item. It urges housewives to save money, reduce waste by using stale bread, and balance cereals in meals, offering practical bread making tips and substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Directos
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D
Bureau
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All Ireland
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Lisnagry
Pesi
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W. M
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Secy
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