Allied Occupation of German Territory Looms Over Coal Debacle
At Spa Belgium on July 14 allied leaders summon Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Wilson as coal delivery demands collapse. Germany resists, threatens Ruhr occupation, while miners' hours and Upper Silesia access spark political maneuvering and new military plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Belgium
Marshal Foch
Sir Henry Wilson
Germany
Rhine
Herr Simons
Ruhr
Simons
M. Delacroix
Berlin
Remarkable Record Is Set By Athens State Hospital Herd
The Holstein Friesian herd at the Athens State Hospital, founded five years ago, now numbers 145 head and earned Ohio about $14,000 net in 1919. Led by Irma Johanna Concorda, the herd includes top records, high butter yields, and strong genetic stock with plans for a national record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens State Hospital
United States
Ohio
A. R. QO
Irma Johanna Concorda
Irma
Athens Hospital
Ohio State Board of Administration
Athens
Finderne Holingen Fayne
Columbus
State Board
Homer Gall
Gall
Wrangel Forces Rout Bolsheviks in Crimea Action
British dispatch from Constantinople reports General Wrangel’s troops annihilated about five thousand Bolshevik soldiers and captured one thousand in the Crimea after surrounding eight thousand red cavalry. Wrangel seized substantial war material as Reds were driven from their position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Simons
Upper Silesia
Poland
Moscow
Wrangel
Russia
Japan
Siberia
London
Warsaw
Lloyd-George
Wrangel Tropp
Crimea
Constantinople
Wrangle
Bastile Day Declared a Symbol Against Tyranny
President Wilson sent a message to France’s President Deschanel calling Bastile Day a parallel to American independence and a warning against tyranny and arbitrary power, urging laws to be just and equal for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Deschanel
France
Single Tax Party Names Candidates in Chicago Convention
A new national ticket was launched by the Single Tax party presenting Robert C. MacCauley of Philadelphia for president and Rarmum of Cleveland for vice president. The platform calls for taxing only land rent value while exempting wages profits and all other labor earnings from taxation. MacCauley denounced the Forty-eighters and Laborites fusion as betrayal during his acceptance speech at Carmen's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert C. MacCauley
Philadelphia
Rarmum
Cleveland
Auditorium Hotel
Forty Eighters
Laborites
Board of Soviets
Carmen’s Hall
MacCauley
Barlow
Lafollette
J. A. H. Hopkins
Committee of 48
Texas
New York
Ifornia
anti-Lafollette
Jones defeats Crager 6 and 5 at Memphis Country Club
Bobby Jones of Atlanta wins over F. Crager of St. Louis with a 6 and 5 score at the Memphis Country Club. Cox Roosevelt Club program set for Thursday night at 7 30 in the Old Bell Telephone offices opposite Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis. Tenn
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
F. Crager
St. Louis
Memphis
COX Roosevelt Club
Bell Telephone
Court House
Caucus Decides to Keep 48ers Intact for Potential Bolt
Chicago July 14 A caucus of delegates to the Committee of 48 met at the Hotel Morrison to review the proposed platform and strategies. The group decided to keep the 48ers organized and standby for a possible bolt from the joint convention with another caucus planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Committee of 48
Morrison
Two Constables Killed in Dublin Raid
Dublin July 14 two constables were killed and another seriously wounded when an armed band attacked an automobile carrying them from Dingle bar racks early today. The raiders captured a quantity of arms and ammunition in the motor car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Dingle Barracks
Labor Platform Tears at Forty Eighters Rally in Chicago
At Carmen's Hall Chicago the Committee of Forty Eight signals a split with the Labor party if its platform is adopted. Leaders insist a new party could emerge with Lafollette and Jim as candidates. if the Labor platform stands, Lafollette withdraws and no strong alternative candidate emerges. The amalgamated liberal convention adjourns after drafting shifts and a renewed push toward a Lafollette aligned platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen’s Hall
Chicago
Committee of Forty Eight
Labor Party
George L. Record
Amos Pinchot
Gilson Gardner
Lafollette
Jim
Prin
Luhrig revival boosts Athens county mining town
Luhrig, once a deserted mining camp, has revived in the past year and become a busy town in Athens county. An express office opened in a depot building moved to the company store, with freight depot improvements signaling a new business center at the rail line. The Lubrig Collieries Company operates the mine, part of the New York Coal Company, supplying quality rail fuel in the Brenholtz tract of the Salem district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luhrig
Athens County
Pikes
Manhattan Stores Company
Franz Woodworth
Athens
Lubrig Collieries Company
New York Coal Company
Lubrig
Brenholtz
Salem
Allied Premiers Face New Clash in Belgium Journalist Case
July 14 report says the allied and German delegates confront more trouble after a Belgian assault allegation involving two German journalists. The German delegation has urged Belgian authorities to act against those accused of assaulting the reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Allied
Germany
Journa
German Delegates Leave Spa Today
German delegates announced plans to depart Spa this afternoon as reported by L Intransigeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Alleged murderer surrenders in Canton case
Leo Gurgich, wanted in the murder of George Lubusick, walked into attorney I Leon Gould's office today in Canton and surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Leo Gurgich
George Lubusick
I. Leon Gould
Missing Norristown Boy Supposedly Identified in Pittsburg Case
In Norristown Pa July 14 parents of 14 month old Blakely Coughlin await a photo and description as Pittsburg police hold a baby believed not to be the missing boy. A rooming house keeper Miss Blanche Cornelius handed the infant to police after a woman named Miss Betty Clark left the child there. Police say the baby may be a precautionary match and sent photos to Norristown for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
P. Pa
Blakely Coughlin
Pittsburg
Blanche Cornelius
Betty Clark
True Blues Expected to Oppose Cox in Ohio Campaign
Arrival of B. J. McKinney of Marietta, once active in the True Blue Democratic League that opposed Governor Cox in 1914 and 1916, sparks chatter that the group may revive to challenge Cox in the Ohio presidential race. No definite plans have been announced, but a statement from the faction is anticipated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
B. J. McKinney
Marietta
True Blue Democratic League
Cox
True Blues
Ohio
Coroner Probes Death of Fedwin Biggs as Rumors Fly
Coroner W B Johnson, visiting Athens on business, plans to question everyone connected to the Fedwin Biggs drowning case. Rumors abound about whether the boy was alone or with companions, and officials hope to uncover the truth despite police limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Johnson
Athens
Fedwin Biggs
Little Biggs
Forty Eighters Lose Fight for Party Control
Chicago dispatch reports the New Party will operate without the Forty Eighters leaders as the American Labor party gains domination amid an all night Laborite Forty-Righter meeting. Lafollette and Ford withdraw, with possible candidates including Dudley Malone John Fitzpatrick and L J Frasier among others. The split risks a redefined party structure and control among liberal factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold PD. Jacobs
United Press
Chicago
Committee of Forty Eight
Robert M. Lafollette
American Labor Party
Laborites
Ford
Lafollette
Henry Ford
Amos Pinchot
New York
George Record
New Jersey
Lafolette
Dudley Malone
The
of New York
Committee of 48
Can Labor Party
John Fitzpa
Illinois Federal of Labor
L. J . Frasier
North Dakota
Partisan League
Rank and File Veterans
Ripe
American Constitut al Pi Pconduct
Jekobi
Committee of Organization
Aaa
Plateet
Orm
Fight on League Issue Sparks Political Strategy
Marion July oe G Marding opened his defense and urged a national referendum on the league, signaling a split tactic for the Democrats. He aims to provoke Governor Cox and test White House support, while Harding's camp watches for a wedge between administration forces and anti Wilson factions. Roosevelt calls the league the leading issue, delaying Harding's campaign actions as advisers assess implications for ratification and potential anti league stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Oe G. Marding
League of Nations
Cox
Wilson
White House
Harding
Repubiican
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Demonstration Protests Lafollette Nomination at Liberal Convention
A large Lafollette portrait and red banner sparked a midday demonstration at a liberal convention. Delegates cheered as state standards flooded the platform while Chairman Walker declared Lafollette asked to withdraw his name. World War Veterans chief Lester Barlow echoed claims of intrigue and a secret platform draft amid mounting chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen’s Hall
Chicago
Robert M. Lafollette
Lafollette
Lester Barlow
World War Veterans
Walker
Vention
Barlow
Rochester
Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Single Tax Party
Jones
Crayer
Kentucky
University Girls of
Lafallette
Frank J. Esper
Gilbert Roe
Robert M. Buck
LUG Agate
Paris
L'Intransigeant
Pe Harding
League
America
Europe
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!