Germans plan to fight for property
Rep Flood predicts the peace resolution will face legal challenges up to the Supreme Court. Germans linked to seized property may sue to recover assets held by the alien property custodian, challenging wartime seizures and postwar sales of patents and other interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
United Press Staff
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Representative Flood
Virginia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Germany
Austria-Hungary
High Court
New York
Supreme Court
Area Road Assessment Plan Introduced for Lod Township
A county plan uses four graded land strips beside the Athens Pomeroy road to tax land by distance from the highway. Engineer Fred Baker directs the method, which assigns weights 1 to 4 for land areas from road edge outward. The total tax for each farmer derives from area positions, road needs, and overall levy, aiming for fair, relative valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Fred Baker
Athens-Pomeroy Road
Lod Township
Woman from Memphis Nominated for NEA President
Miss Charl Williams of Memphis Tenn was chosen by the nominating committee to run for president of the National Education Association on July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charl Williams
Memphis, Tenn
National Education Association
Suspect in 1916 Black Tom blast held by federal officials
Michael Felix Kristoff, alleged to be an Australian spy connected to the 1916 Black Tom explosion, is in custody of federal authorities as investigators probe the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. N
Machael Felix Kristoff
Macabees Schedule Taxi for Nelsonville Trip
Spragues taxi arranged for Friday reservations for the Nelsonville meeting. Meet at De Molet's at 6 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Spragues
Nelsonville
de Molet
Giants Take Doubleheader From Robins Behind Kelly Homers
George Kelly hit two homers in the first game as the Giants beat the Robins 2 to 1. In the second game the Giants won 7 to 2, maintaining the series win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kelly
Giants
Robins
Ohio events highlight 1816 ice and 19th century strikes
Yesterday in Ohio notes record unusual window glass like ice formation in northeast Ohio in 1816. It recalls Dr. Henry J. Hitchcock former Western Reserve College president who died in Hudson born October 31, 1813. A tri state labour demonstration occurred at Steubenville in 1891 and 1919 street railway workers struck in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Henry JL. Hitchcock
Old Western Reserve College
Hudson
Burton, O
Steubenville
Cleveland
Heat Exertion Strikes Two Local Men
George Hoisington 41 percent Mill Street night watchman suffered what was first heat prostration and later a possible light paralytic stroke. He collapsed near the J A Palmer home on College Street after leaving his residence about 12 30 PM and remains in dangerous condition. R M Patterson of East State Street also reported in bad shape from a similar attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoisington
Mill Street
Stedman’s
Hoisigton
J. A. Palmer
College Street
Merwin
Hoisington
R. M. Patterson
East State Street
Abe Chairden Sentenced Over Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Abe Chairden, 20, was jailed for three months after attempting to steal an automobile to raise funds for a ticket. He admitted trying to attend the Dempsey Carpentier bout and to facilitating the theft to obtain money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abe Chairden
Chairden
Athens Ice and Storage Sues Railways for $404 75 Loss
The Athens Ice and Storage Company sues Norfolk and Western Railway and Hocking Valley Railway alleging they delayed 200 barrels of potatoes shipped July 3 1920 from Suffolk Virginia to Athens Ohio. Delays caused a $400 loss from price drop and $4 75 for 65 pounds wasted, seeking $404 75 plus interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Norfolk & Western Railway ‘Company
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Suffolk
Virginia
Athens
Hocking
Columbus
Dayton Tarts to Walk Today
Dayton residents began walking to work as streetcar service halted after a 2 a.m. strike vote at Labor Temple. The five companies operated separate lines and refused to recognize a unified labor organization, prompting the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Mercury
Labor Temple
English Ex-Chancellor Warns Germany War Reparations Threaten Britain
Former British chancellor in a warning statement says Germany's cash payment of war indemnity could ruin England by reducing trade and harming raw materials flow. He urges Britain to insist Germany pay in raw materials and fuel rather than cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
Inald McKenna
The
Schequer of
Great Britain
England
Rail Strike Sparks Rioting and Shootings in Georgia
Rioting between current and former workers of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad led to Engineer W T Reid being shot five times. Governor Hardwick mobilized the national guard as three infantry units rushed to Fitzgerald to quell clashes. Deputies aided police before troops arrived amid ongoing violence around the A B and A shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fitzgerald
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlanta
W. T. Reid
Warner Jordan
Sam Whittle
Engineer Reid
Hardwick
J. van Holt Nash
National Guard
H. E. Russell
Macon
Dorminy
A. B
Reid
Here's Where We Get That Kick
Washington reports a new Cuban drink described as not beer or whisky but a sugar based liquor. Scientists at the sugar college of Cuba claim it contains no contraband ingredients and is produced from sugar through a secret process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New
Sugar College of Cu
Jury panel set for Kaber trial in Cleveland
The jury for Mrs. Catherine Eva Kaber's trial was completed in Cleveland this afternoon. It is composed entirely of men after counsel for Mrs. Kaber successfully eliminated women from serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Catherine Eva Kaber
Dempsey Ready to Fight Anyone After Release
Chicago July 6 Jack Dempsey said he will take on anybody including Jack Johnson after news that he will be released from Fort Leavenworth Saturday. He added the final decision rests with manager Jack Kearns who will arrange the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles
Fort Leavenworth
Jack Kearns
Athens Men to Take Part in Ohio Shoot
William Walsh captain of Company L and Carl Meighen of the local unit were named to the Ohio National Guard all state rifle team for the national shoot at Camp Perry in September. They must report July 15 for ten days of practice. Only fourteen men statewide earn this spot, a high honor for the guardsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walsh
Carl Meighen
Ohio National Guard
Florence
Ohio
Camp Perry
Walsh
Meighen
Births and deaths roll through Athens districts in June
The June report shows eighteen births and fourteen deaths in Athens city area for the month. For the first half of 1921, additions reach 133 against 118 losses across Athens city, Athens township, and Canaan township, indicating population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Athens Township
Canaan Township
Forgives W. Gilbert Seeks Reconciliation After Flight
A Milwaukee bow manufacturer told the acting district attorney he is ready to take back and forgive Bassie Gilbert who recently eloped with chauffeur William Fogel. The statement outlines a possible resolution to the matter in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Gilbert
Weekaee
Milwa
Bassieilbert
William Fogel
Trace in Ireland May Be Brot About Very Soon
At the crossing of 24 and 1 Ave Road over the Pennsylvania System tracks in Cincinnati at 5:20 PM on a February day in 1923 a vehicle bearing a license plate observed crossing the tracks while disregarding safety rules. The card urges Safety First to prevent accidents, noting the reverse side shows an illustration of a blue touring car with white wire wheels and the name Ward Combs Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Cincinnati
Railroad Safety Warning From Pennsylvania Railroad
A notice warns of rail crossings risks as the four departments monitor for careless driving and accidents. Officials urge vigilance and report any hazards to prevent injuries and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
The
Pennsylvania Through
Ite Safety
CHET MORRIS WONT BE BEATEN IN TAXI BUSINESS
Chester A Morris a 35 year old Ames township native and Athens taxi driver defies disability. Despite both legs being useless he operates a Ford with crutches hooks and rope and a banking change system. He owns a home on Second street and married Anna Mes ehher in March enjoying notable success after rare hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Chester
A. Morris
Ames Township
Ford
Morris
Second Street
Anna M. Mesehher
Trimble
Mountain men resent arrest for moonshining in Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook Kentucky July 6 National guardsmen patrolled the streets as nearly 200 persons were to be arraigned on moonshining charges. About half the community sympathized with the accused amid bitter resentment toward prohibition outsiders. Judge A H Frisco jailed ten men for refusing to pay 300 dollar fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
National
Special Conclave Tonight at Athens Commandery
Athens Commandery calls a special conclave at 6 30 this evening to conduct work in the Red Cross and Malta orders. Commander C Mills Millikan signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Commandery
Red Cross
Malta
Millikan
North Sea Currents Tracked by Sealed Bottles
Sealed bottles are being used to trace the various currents in the North Sea. Researchers place the bottles at sea to collect data on water movement and circulation patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Dempsey Speeding Toward Salt Lake City Westward
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey heads to Salt Lake City after winning over Georges Carpentier. He travels aboard the Twentieth Century Limited with plans to rest and defend the title in upcoming bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Salt Lake City
Legion Eyes 250000 Purse to Knock Out Dempsey
Tulare Okla July 6 A quarter of a million dollars to what Tulare post of the American Legion thinks it would be worth to have Jack Dempsey knocked out by an ex service man The executive committee of the post announced a nation wide poll of the legion on the offer of raising 250000 as a purse for the former soldier or sailor who would put Jack down for the count of ten within 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulare
Okla
American Legion
Jack Dempsey
the Post
Legion
Jack
British to consider truce in Ireland before home rule talks
London reports say the British government may declare a truce in Ireland as Sinn Fein backing for a Dominion home rule settlement is discussed. South Africa's Jan Smuts met Lloyd George and Ulster premier Sir James Craig after returning from Dublin to press Sinn Fein views in the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
United Press
London
Ireland
Jan Smuts
South Africa
Dublin
Lloyd George
James Craig
Ulster
Lord Middleton
Eammon de Valera
Smuts
Sinn Fein
Sinn
Ohio University president speaks to summer students at chapel
Dr. Bryan, new president of Ohio University, addressed summer students in chapel praising the return home to Ohio and outlining the university's mission to elevate education. Miss Bame of Columbus urged Americanization efforts noting 600000 foreign born Ohio children and 200000 who cannot read or write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ohio
Chapel
Bryan
Univer
Bame
Columbus
Willis Campbell anti medicinal beer bill favored by committee
The judiciary committee in Washington reported favorably to the senate on the Willis Campbell anti medicinal beer bill. Amendments addressing patent medicines were added and there was little opposition with no record vote taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Regal Hotel Fire Injures Seven in Dallas
Five story Regal Hotel fire in Dallas injures seven people, three of them seriously, with extensive gutted interiors and emergency response swift on July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Regal
Bethlehem Steel cuts U S C prices to stabilize iron market
Local steel authorities in Pittsburgh note Bethlehem Steel Company reducing U S C prices by four to ten dollars as a move to stabilize prices among steel concerns. Four deaths occur in Detroit as city marks the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Bethlehem Steel Company
U.sc
Detroit
Leaders Refuse Blame in 12 Percent Wage Cut Vote
The four railroad brotherhoods prepare ballots for a member vote on the 12 percent wage reduction ordered by the U.S. labor board, taking effect July 1. The switchmen's union joins enginemen firemen conductors trainmen in calling for the referendum, with allied unions expected to follow if the cut is approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Big Four
United State Labor Board
Endum
America
Fragmentary wartime note on aircraft and weapons
A garbled report cites a projectile and strafing action with vague references to Javentan forces and oil, mentioning Miller Reese Hutchison. The fragment notes a gun’ s limited ammunition and improvised pemmore terminology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javentan
Reese Hutchison
Polar drift plan eyed by Captain Amundsen sails
Seattle report notes Captain Roald Amundsen aims to repair ship Maude and drift toward the North Pole next summer. He expects a two year Arctic passage before beginning the drift. Frank Baker homered twice as the Yanks beat the nation 6 to 4 and won the second game 14 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Rapld Amundsen
North Pole
Maude
North Stein
Tve
Frank Baker
Yanks
Free Rice Booklet Promotes Use in Meals
A government booklet from the department of agriculture offers full instructions and many new recipes for cooking rice. The free publication explains rice as a versatile, cheap base suitable for breakfast soups salads and as a complement to meat eggs cheese and vegetables. A copy can be obtained by sending two cents for return postage and writing name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lod
San
Ice Company
Reginald McKenna
Are
Bessie Gilbert
R. R
Combs
Tia Euloniohite
Chet” Morris
Kentucky Hill Town
Dempsey
Dominion
New College
Nerewith
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Information Bureau
Washington, D
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!