Willis found guilty of second degree murder in Hatty Graham case
Twelve hours after testifying about the slaying of Hatty Graham, Graham V. Willis was convicted of second degree murder. The jury’s indictment was sustained after a short deliberation. Willis said he carried the pistol for target practice and surrendered after telling an officer his story.
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Hatty. Graham
Martin
Van
Grathda
West 2
Willis
Grenaan
Willie
Accu
Graham
Herb Parker
Hebbardsville Red Cross Workers Yearly Output
The Hebbardsville local Red Cross workers report yearly items produced including socks and sweaters. Monthly figures for 1918 show pajamas, suits, and hospital shirts among the items, with partial counts for several months.
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Hebbardsville
Red Crosse
Grange to oppose re submission of tax amendment
The Ohio State Grange announced vigorous opposition to a re submission of a general classification tax amendment. The legislative committee reaffirmed resolutions from the recent session to push for targeted legislation and discussed a six year term for county commissioners with staggered elections and no weekly half holiday.
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Columbus
Ohio State Grange
Grange
German Forces Prepare Offensive Against Poles
Berlin January 30. German military units have been completed and a major offensive against invading Poles may be imminent. More than 20,000 soldiers departed for the eastern front yesterday as Polish forces approach the Brandenburg border. The Bromberg Volksrat rejects further talks with Poland, claiming thePoles seek only to stall for stronger military actions.
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Berlin
Bor
Brandenburg
Volksrat
Bromberg
Berlin Favored as Capital. Ebert Proclaims Continuity
Chancellor Ebert declared Berlin will remain the capital to aid the German cause. Significant opposition has grown to Berlin’s retention with many states outside Prussia favoring capital relocation to Weimar where the national assembly is expected to convene.
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Berlin
Ebert
Germany
Prussia
Trade War With Great Britain Seen as Likely
Policy makers debate a new embargo on over 300 manufactured goods and call for reciprocal measures. British actions, including forcing cargo to be shipped in British vessels, spur calls for an American first approach and possible penalties against food shipments to England as a warning.
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United States
Seana Theung
Ameca
Wilson
Great Britain
England
Northwest German state declared by soldiers and workers congress
A northwest German republic has been declared to the Rennewiek and soldiers' and workers congress. The new state extends from the Hartz mountains to the North Sea and includes Mancabure Schleswig Holstein and Altmark.
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Frank J. Taylor
United
Prese
Berne
Rennewiek & Soldiers’ and Workmens Congress
Hartz Mountains
North Sea
Mancabure
Schleswig-Holstein
Altmark
37th Division to sail today from Brest France
Cable dispatches report officers of the 37th division Ohio National Guardsmen to embark today for the United States from Brest. About 300 Athens county guardsmen served with the unit which saw fighting before the armistice. Lieut Jack Emde, Ohio University graduate, led his men over the top in a famous assault.
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Ohio National Guardsmen
United States
Brest
France
Athens County
Clark
Allstock
Athens
Athens County Boys
Jack Emde
Ohio University
Lancaster
Lieut
Emde
Ailstock
Back to Routine Advised by 9 Experts in 1990
Washington January 1990 nine experts urge a return to normal business activity to solve unemployment. Secretary Wilson tells labor committees that abnormal profits must disappear and prices should be reduced. He argues fears of a panic stall gains and wage rates will not drop soon as living costs rise.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate Labor Committees
Latvia
Usly Wegies Ats
Department of
Congress urged to act on jobs to curb Bolshevism
Secretary of Labor Wilson declared that Congress must legislate immediately to provide work for the unemployed if the forces of Bolshevism in the United States are to be stopped.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Wilson
Monastic Planting Behind Brazil’s Coffee Wealth
A monk in a Rio de Janeiro monastery garden started two coffee plants that helped seed Brazil’s coffee wealth. The small act in a cloister grew into a global industry shaping economy and trade.
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Brazil
de Janeiro
Athens County Board Endorses Appeal for School Improvements
The Athens County Board of Education endorsed resolutions to appeal to the state legislature for county school improvements framed by the Athens County Teachers Association at Ellis Hall. E L Wilson was named a delegate to the Columbus conference of school men. A county teachers’ institute is set for August 18 to 23. All bills were paid and the board adjourned to March 16.
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Athens County Board of Education
Athens County Teachers’ Association
Ellis Hall
E. L. Wilson
Columbus
Whitlock Freed in Brussels for Relief Work
American Minister Whitlock and tensiona ster Villalobar win freedom of the city for aiding Belgian relief during the German invasion. Illetoser cooperated with Whitlock in relieving sufferings of the Belgian people.
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Brussela
Whitlock
Villalobar
Illetoser
American counsel general to Argentina resigns
Richard Momsen resigns as American counsel general to Argentina effective February 2. He will be succeeded by Charles C. Eberhardt, former consul inspector. Momsen has organized a law firm in Buenos Aires.
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Buenos
Aires
Richard Momsen
Argentina
Charles C. Eberhardt
Momsen
Bolsheviks Spark Widespread British Strikes
London reports say general strikes sweep Great Britain and Ireland led by shop stewards aligned with soviet style boards. They accuse regional boards of opposing national union leaders and claim Bolshevik funding. A Barrow congress is planned to back the soviet movement and demand broader action.
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London
Great Britain
Ireland
National Federation of Trade Unions
Bing Party
Bolshev
Nationae Federation of Engineers
Oak Cry
Oh Cndere
United Y
Federation
England
Scotland
Barrow
Lancaster
Demobilization Progress Report From Camps
In Wash ington on January 30 the demobilization of service members continues. Some men have been discharged while others remain in camp awaiting final processing.
Baker May Take President's Place at Peace Conference
Report suggests Baker may serve as President's proxy at the peace conference in Paris. He is expected to travel from the United States around February 15th to join President Wilson's delegation.
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Baker
Paris
Aris
Wilson
United States
Soviet congress to discuss joint conference with powers
Andre Tar dieu, commissioner of Franco American relations, announced today that a general meeting of the Russian soviets will be held to decide whether to pursue a joint conference with allied powers.
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Ted Powers
Andre Tardieu
Gas supply fears rise as hearings begin in Columbus
Freeman T. Eagie son told the house utilities committee that natural gas in Ohio is dwindling and may run out soon. He opposed the Miller bill requiring utilities to file app before withdrawing gas. Alliance defender William L. Hart said the bill would grant the utilities commission broader power to regulate supply. Next week hearings continue. The joint taxation committee also began work, naming two attorneys as advisors and setting Monday night for its first hearings. Senator Parrett called for city and organizational representatives to attend.
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Columbus
Ohio
Freeman T. Eagieson
House Utilities Committee
Miller
Utilities Commission
William L. Hart
Alliance
The
Joint Taxation Committee
Parrett
Labor union representation at world congress decision pending
Paris January 30 The question of whether American Federation of Labor representation will attend the international socialist congress at Berne was to be settled today. A conference of British French and Belgian laborists was expected to decide whether to join a common inter labor meeting or to meet separately. The situation as it stands involves delegates and charges from various groups shaping the program and attendance.
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Lowell M
United
Irtcananais
Paris
Berne
Oor
Spd
Sorente
John Rudolph’s Serial Benefit Noted by State Experts
State experts document John Rudolph benefiting in a serial manner. The report highlights patterns of advantage and presents observations on his case.
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John
Rudolph
Experts claim Soviet beds largest in Europe
Experts who have eventuated tie British owned beds of ore in Spitinbergen declare Soviet without exception the largest in Europe.
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Spitinbergen
Europe
Poles Ordered to Stop Fighting by Allied Commission
Paris January 30 The allied commission appointed by the bureau has its instructions. Poles are fighting and the commissioners plan to reach Poland soon to calm Poles Bohemians and other nationalities who were warned to halt hostilities during the conference.
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Paris
Allied Commission
Poland
Germany
Specifications For Perfect Woman Are Announced
New York January 30 The artists Howard Chandler, Penrhyn Stanlaws and Harrison Fisher will choose New Yorks prize beauty at the Chu Chin Chow ball tomorrow night A perfect nose must sit on the face and not shade the head while the torso must be balanced The judges seek elegance grace and intelligent facial expression and say poise and movement matter as much as looks The winner may come from any size or shape and facial harmony matters more than mere beauty
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New York
Howard Chandleraty
Penrhyn Stanlaws
Harrison Fisher
Christy
Facelal Nae
Sita
Penryhn Stanlowe
Jone
Cigarette Anti League Forms in Ohio Cities
Columbus January 20. The anti cigarette league of Ohio today formed under state laws with incorporators from Toledo including J. Tracy Lulu Glensha Alvin C. Jones Millard Price William Mattison and McKesson The group aims to address tobacco issues in county areas.
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Columbus
Anti-Cigarette League of
Ohio Tech
Tte
Ara Teledo
McKesson
J. Tracy
Lulu T. Glensha
Alvin C. Jones
Millard Price
William Mattison
Court House Busy with Tax and Court Clerk Duties
The county courthouse reports heavy clerks work as fee coupons drop and owners miss tags. Clerk 2 of Courts Copeland notes ongoing effort by clerks and the county auditor's office remains busy handling related duties.
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Copeland
County Auditor's Ofice
Unclear OCR Basketball Scoring Snapshot
In a fragmented report several players score for their teams. Emery Battin for Athens Hi nets baskets and Banks adds four, Lit tier two, E Wise four for John Hancock five, with Raricane Edwards contributing two baskets.
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Arious
Suto
Emery Battin
Athens Hi
Banks
Littier
E. Wise
John Hancock
Raricane Edwards
Braves Sold in Boston as London Agent Purchases Club
In Boston on January 30 the baseball club was sold for cash to a London agent named Washi Grant. The buyer was described as a known figure from London and the sale price was not announced.
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Braves
Boston
Boeton
Veer Washi Grant
London
Hungarians Rally Against Forced Territorial Claims
Hungarians held nationwide demonstrations praising the United States and allies as the peace conference warns that forceful territorial claims will not be recognized. They see the warning as aimed at Roumanian and other neighboring actions encroaching on Hungarian soil amid ongoing tensions.
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Budapest
United States
Ele
Unclear readable event in Newport News page
Fragmentary OCR text from Newport News shows scattered words and names but no coherent events or outcomes. Unable to determine a clear person, organization, place, date, or action to summarize reliably.
Seige State Report Describes Bolshevik Wireless Greetings
Fragmented dispatch mentions a state of siege claimed by Spartecans acting across industries. City officials protest central action as Bolshevik authorities issue wireless communiques from London and other fronts.
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Seige
Spartecans
London
Aassesses
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