Government finds middlemen profit as prices rise
U S reports show middlemen profiting while farmers’ crop prices fell from August to November and consumer retail prices climbed to record highs by December. Agriculture and labor departments note lower producer prices against sharply higher consumer costs, with notable gains in cabbage onions sugar and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Palmer
Agriculture Department
Labor Department
Fire destroys Columbus Home Store at 120-146 South High
A massive blaze gutted the Moorehouse Martens Company Home Store last night in Columbus destroying five buildings. Estimated loss runs about 750000 to 800000 with most of it on stock. insurance covers all losses. Fire believed started from a defective furnace. Six firefighters were injured by glass and ice but none seriously.
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Columbus
South High Street
Moorehouse-Martens Company
JS. O
Mooreho + Martens Company
South High St
Italian cafe men seek Bryan grape juice cocktail recipe
In San Francisco on January 27 Italian cafe owners who once served red wine ask W. J. Bryan for his grape juice cocktail recipe. They plan to serve the drink to delegates at the Democratic convention.
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San Francisco
W. J. Bryan
Ohio Supreme Court upholds Cleveland special grand jury law
Columbus Jan 27 The Ohio Supreme Court overruled Samuel Doerfler’s claim that the attorney general or his agents lack authority to conduct special grand jury probes. Doerfler, prosecutor of Cuyahoga County, sought to declare unconstitutional the Cleveland act empowering such investigations. The court affirmed the law.
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Columbus
Samuel Doerfler
Cuyahoga County
Ohio Supreme Court
Doerfler
Cleveland
Drastic Action Proposed Against State Dry Cleaners
In Columbus Ohio on January 27 the state fire marshal announced possible prosecution of dry cleaners who have not obtained required permits. Penalties for first offenses range from 10 to 200 dollars, rising to 50 to 500 dollars for a second offense with up to six months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
First Stages Of LW W Trial Begun In Wash
In Monthland Washington on January 27 the questioning of prospective jurors resumed in the trial of 11 alleged S W W members charged with the murder of Lieut Warren O Grimm during the Armistice Day parade at Centralia. Only one temporary juror Thomas C Connor a retired former Detroit saloon keeper and local shingle manufacturer survived the grilling by defense counsel George F Vanderveer. Eight talismen were excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem J. Randall
United Press
Monthland
Wash
Warren O. Grimm
American Legion
Centralia
Thomas C. Connor
Detroit
Mich
George F. Vanderveer
Majestic Theatre Closes For Interior Fumigation
The Majestic Theatre will be dark today and tonight as interior fumigation proceeds after the board of health announced small pox in Canaanville. Management chose this method to prevent spread of the disease.
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Majestic Theatre
Board of Health
Canaanville
Attorney General Price Confined At Home In Columbus
Attorney General John G. Price was confined to his bed at his Columbus home due to a slight influenza attack on January 27.
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Gen. Price
Columbus
John G. Price
New Tax Ideas On Salaries Before Ohio Solons
The Ohio legislature considers new salary-boost plans from the joint committee on salaries. Proposals include taxing motor carriers, admissions to amusements, mineral production, and raising funds via cigarette and pharmaceutical fees. Total potential revenue reaches 6.218 million with retroactive raises for state workers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Joint Committee On
Workmen's Compensation Department
The
Industrial Commission
General Revenue
Former Athens merchant thrives as Canadian farmer
Robert R. Poston, once of Athens, reports in a letter to Attorney Emmett Keenan that he farms in Canada with about one thousand dollars in oats, threshing 2 917 bushels of wheat netting 5 525 dollars to date and expects another thousand this fall under a world price guarantee. He owns 354 acres at a 15 dollar per acre increase and notes dry, cold weather but milder chill than Athens. He left the harness company and was succeeded by W. S. Blackwood.
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Robert R. Poston
Athens
Canada
Emmett Keenan
Poston
Poston and Braley Harness Maker Company
W. 8. Blackwood
Boxers Tie After Twelve Round War in Toledo
George Brown of Toledo and Al Doty of Canton fought a twelve round draw with each man knocked down twice. Dave Sandow of Cincinnati and Patsey Dugan of Monroe also drew in eight rounds. Kid Stelmas of Lima defeated Johnny Andrews of Monroe in six rounds.
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Toledo
George
K. O.” Brown
al Doty
Canton
Dave Sandow
Cincinnati
Patsey Dugan
Monroe
Kid Stelmas
Lima
Johnny Andrews
Regular anne 4 1 90 tonight Initiation
Note fragment reads as a casual schedule with an initiation event after a regular session. Mentions a lunch break but provides no clear participants or locations.
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Anne
Shooting of German Finance Minister Erzberger Spooks Berlin
Berlin Jan 27 The German government tightened security after Otto Von Hirschfeld shot Finance Minister Mathias Erzberger. Erzberger was hit in the shoulder. three shots failed to harm him seriously. Von Hirschfeld arrested. motive linked to Erzberger Helfferich libel trial. Guards posted around government buildings amid arch rivalry.
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Berlin
Mathias Ersberger
Ersberger
Otto von Hirschfeld
von Hirschfeld
Erzberger
Germany
Whrzberger
Gustav Noske
Carl von Helfferich
Russia
Helfferich
New Kansas labor law eyed as test by miners at Pittsburg
Kansas new industrial laws face immediate test as 450 coal miners refuse to work in Pittsburg. Alexander Howatt says no official strike order, with International Mine Union backing the action. He predicts boycotts and possible departures from Kansas fields under the new law.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Kansas
Alexander Howatt
Howatt
International Mine Union
Government Loses Rail Suit At Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court rules against Silverthorne Lumber Company of North Tonawanda in a case linked to officials accused of defrauding the railroad administration. Frederick W. Silverthorne and A. K. Silverthorne faced indictments over under delivering grain doors to the Lehigh Valley railroad during federal control to gain compensation. Grand jury actions followed a federal raid on the company offices.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Silverthorne Lumber Company
North Tonawanda
Railroad Administration
Frederick W. Silverthorne
A. K. Silverthorne
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Grand Jury
United States Marshal
Regular meeting notice for Paramathia No 25
The notice lists a regular meeting of Paramathia No 25 on Tuesday January 277 p.m. Attendees include J L Duncan W M and J A Palmer Secretary. Section 1-26-2.
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Paramathia
P.m. Work
J. L. Duncan
W. M. J. A. Palmer
Leagues Demand Seats on National Commission
Players from the National and American leagues plan a February committee trip to Chicago to push for representation on the national commission during its reorganization. The move seeks formal recognition of players in league governance.
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National Commission
New York
Chicago
Thrift teaching proposed as compulsory in Ohio schools
Ohio House passes thrift instruction bill to require at least 30 minutes weekly in all grades. Sponsored by C. H. Freeman Ada the measure aligns with War Savings Committee aims to boost sales of thrift securities. The bill likely heads to the Senate for approval as it outlines a thrift course and outlines study materials. Ohio schools saved over seven million dollars in 1919 through thrift practices.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jen
House of Representatives
63Rd General Assembly
C. H. Freeman
Ada
Ohio War Savings Committee
Senate
Superintendent of Public Instruction
General Assembly
Shaving stunt and perfume note in early report
In San Francisco on January 27 an air traffic officer attempted a shaving stunt at 3,000 feet to win a bet. He cut his ear. his foamy brush fell overboard onto a spectator. The report also notes perfume makers can imitate most flower scents except jasmine.
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San Francisco
Gates
Let’s Break Up the Vicious Circle by Feather
An Ohio columnist quotes a Chicago Tribune piece urging more work hours over wage hikes to curb rising prices. He cites Capper and argues longer hours and efficient effort can lower living costs and stabilize the economy, warning against short city hours hurting farms.
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WM. A. Feather
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago Tribune
John S. Capper
Capper & Capper
Romance Ends in Court After Five Hour Union
In Canton Ohio a man named William Bennett Hoffman faced a charge after a rapid marriage to Ida B. Hinton. The groom allegedly left a wedding suite unpaid and fled, sparking legal actions and questions about the marriage’s validity amid a push by his mother’s circle.
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Canton
Tay Ieee
William Bennett Hoffman
Ida B. Hinton
Toanton
W. Feage
Hoffman
D Intion
Tung
Executors Named in 1914 Will for New York Estate
The will dated March 1, 1914 appoints Elizabeth Welch of New York and I M Foster of Athens as executors with R D Williams and A B Wells present. Each heir will receive about six thousand dollars from the estate. If Mrs Welch dies, Edith Welch is named to succeed as executor.
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New York City
R. D. Williams
A. B. Wellsman
I. M. Foster
Athens
Elizabeth Welch
New York
Welch
Edith Welch
Newberry Trial Postponed In Snowbound Jury
Grand Rapids Jan 37 Selection of a jury for the trial of Tru man H Newberry and 134 associates on election fraud charges was postponed as several defendants were snowbound. Judge Clarence W Sessions said missing defendants may appear at 2 P M and a new plan would be made. Defense argued the jury panel drawing was improper.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
Clarence W. Sessions
Sessions
Martin W
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