Bolsheviks Expected to Drive Polish Front in Spring War
Washington reports indicate a massive spring offensive by Bolsheviks against Poland aimed at breaking the buffer state and enabling advances into Europe. Allies may face revolts behind lines, with Russia pressing India and Britain urged to act. officials note Polish forces totaling about 545,000 with limited equipment while Red Army numbers loom.
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Gardner tax measure gains party support in Columbus
Republican leaders in the Ohio legislature after a brief caucus say they have enough votes to pass the Gardner tax bill. Beetham claims a majority of the Cornstalk brigade will back the measure and says it will not harm the Smith one percent law. The day also saw proposals to raise state college teaching pay by redirecting school fees to maintenance and faculty salaries.
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Johnson denies death in car crash report
Jack Johnson, the former heavyweight champion, denied he had died in a Mexico City automobile wreck. He told United Press he was only financially slashed and hurt, not killed.
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Sunday School Address at M P Church Mechanicsburg
Geo J Henderson of Cleveland will give a Sunday School talk at 7 tonight in Mechanicsburg. Henderson is superintendent of Sunday School work that Ollie E Liggett leads in the county.
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Flu Epidemic Strikes Chicago Businesses
Chicago industries suffer from the influenza epidemic as companies report crippling employee losses. New cases reported yesterday totaled 2,514 as the outbreak influences daily operations.
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Swiss Bell Ringers Coming to First Christian Church
The Swiss Bell Ringers, a company of fine artists, present a high class entertainment at First Christian Church on Tuesday January 27. Prices are popular with adults 50 cents and children under 12 fifteen cents. matinee at 3 00 PM for all school children at fifteen cents.
Stedman Funeral Planned at 2 PM Thursday
Funeral services for F. C. Stedman will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence 39 North College street, conducted by the Knights Templar Athens Commandery. Burial will follow in West Union street cemetery. Friends may call Thursday morning from 10 to 12.
Capitol Fire Wrecks Desk in Senate Document Room
Chief Abbot of the Capital police opened an investigation into the third Capitol fire in two weeks. A desk in the senate document room was destroyed in last night's blaze.
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Athens Opera House Lease Awarded to Dr Scott Allen
Service Director Williams awarded a two year lease of the Athens opera house to Dr Scott Allen at 1031 dollars per year, succeeding Slaughter and DeMolet. The city notes heating costs and taxes erode any profit, while part of the building is rented for about 1000 dollars yearly.
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Policeman Pay Cited as Low by La Guardia Board Chief
Fiorello La Guardia, head of the board of aldermen, urged a salary rise for New York City policemen noting his own wife performs family washing to help meet expenses. He highlighted that a policeman’s $1,900 yearly pay makes meeting costs difficult.
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Chamber of Commerce in Athens outlines broad civic efforts
The Athens Chamber of Commerce briefed members at a mid week luncheon on diverse tasks from aiding mine workers with shift notices to pushing for a Sugar Creek traction shelter. Secretary Bryson reviewed the year’s activities, including road surveys, rural and city improvements, and efforts to boost teachers salaries and nurse employment, stressing ongoing civic action.
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World backs Hoover across party lines in bold editorial
The New York World declares support for Herbert Hoover for president. It argues party labels are bankrupt and praises Hoover as the best fit for the nation, open to him as Democrat, Progressive, or independent, and says it will support him regardless of party barriers.
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Minneapolis Businessmen Form Hoover for President Drive
A temporary group of Minneapolis businessmen launched a Hoover for president campaign to back Herbert Hoover for the Republican nomination. The organizers meet last night and aim to build support across the city.
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Young Veteran Injured in Fall at Ohio University
Charles Gooch, a special student at Ohio University, fell on icy Ellis Hall steps Monday morning, fracturing his right shoulder and tearing back ligaments. He sought medical care, returned home to 650 Mill Street, and is improving. Gooch, a World War I veteran in signal aviation with the Fifth Area Squadron, served eleven and a half months overseas.
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Real Estate Man Robbed in Cleveland Colorado
John Morgan a real estate salesman was attacked and beaten by three men who lured him to a hotel room to discuss a land sale. He regained consciousness as the robbers divided the cash amounting to 105 dollars and pretended to be unconscious during nearby conversation that may enable police to identify the suspects.
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Cleveland
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Japan Delays Shantung Decision In China Settlement
Tokio January 21 Japan postpones the decision on returning the Shantung peninsula to China. The diplomatic advisory council acting on Torikichi Obata’s guidance decided to delay the settlement of the Shantung questions for the present.
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Japanese Government Halts China Talks On Territory
The government action indicates no progress toward negotiations with China on the disputed area, suggesting talks have not begun or advanced.
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China
Secret Service to Fight Bolshevism Urged by National Club
A National Republican Club sub committee urged creating a fully equipped government secret service department under one chief to counter revolutionary movements aiming to overthrow the government. The plan would be presented at the June national convention to secure pledge from the Republican presidential nominee. The head would receive reports directly from all operatives.
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Hungary Rejects Peace Treaty Say Delegation Leader
Count Apponyi head of the Hungarian Peace delegation told the national assembly in Budapest that acceptance of the peace treaty would be equivalent to an act of suicide before being killed. Delayed dispatches report the warning as Hungary refuses to accept terms.
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Another Well Begins Drilling in Cheshire Township
Cheshire Ohio January 21 another well started by Ohio Fuel and Supply Co on Edwin Kail farm by Little Kgger Creek drilling began Tuesday with Byron Stewart Ira Best and Walter Gundelfinger overseeing. They aim to reach Clinton sands as Ohio Valley and Ohio Fuel Companies plan several Clinton wells this spring.
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Knights Templar Conclave for Stedman Funeral
Athens commandery Knights Templar hold a 1 PM Thursday conclave on January 22 to attend the funeral of Sir Knight Frank C. Stedman at his North College street residence at 2 PM. Recorder James A. Palmer announces.
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Stores to Close for Funeral of F. C. Stedman
The Athens Retail Merchants Association will close its stores Thursday afternoon to observe the funeral of F. C. Stedman. Local businesses suspend operations at the time of the services as a mark of respect.
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Earthquakes Reported in Vera Cruz and Puebla
A dispatch from Vera Cruz reports more earthquakes felt in Vera Cruz and Puebla states. A slight eruption of the new San Miguel volcano accompanied the shocks. Authorities fear a return to recent violent disturbances that killed and injured hundreds.
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Weary of Strike as Iron Moulders Vote to Return
Balloting of striking iron moulders shows a great majority favoring a return to work after weeks out. The stoppage has kept thousands in allied industries idle across the area.
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Seek Home Atmosphere Boston Prohibition Officers
Boston Mass. James T. Pursell, officer in the liquor dealers association, and Dennis McCarthy, another liquor dealer, have applied for jobs as prohibition enforcement officers.
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Western Europe warned of bolshevism spread and Near East troops plea
United Press reports Henry Wood says Britain seeks Allied action to send troops to the Caucauses and Near East to halt bolshevik advance into Armenia Turkey and Persia. Delegations debate the fate of the London pact and Adriatic disputes with Italy and Jugoslavs amid US absence.
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