Polish Czech Army Plans to Ring Germany in War
Paris dispatch reports Polish and Czech Slovak forces would join allied lines to enclose Germany from east and south while a western fleet blocks ports. German resistance would be nominal without air power and proper artillery as Foch’s plan aims to seize Berlin’s morale and core industrial districts.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Paris
Germany
Marshal Foch
Coure
Holland
Switzerland
Lutwitz
Foch
Berlin
Upper
Silesia
Arrest Pair of Reds in East Philadelphia
In East Philadelphia on June 18, Lydnia Vinnnccis of Brooklyn and Samuel Miller of Philadelphia were arrested for distributing anarchistic literature and held on $21,100 bail. Detectives found wrappers resembling a May Day bomb wrapper bearing a New York department store name in Miller’s room. Miller was questioned but claimed no knowledge of any bomb plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lydnia Vinnnccis
Brooklyn
Samuel Miller
Raan
Miller
New Guard Regiment 18 Formed in Ohio
Columbus June 18 Adjutant General Layton wires the militia bureau to send a government inspector to Ohio to review a reorganized Ohio National Guard regiment. Layton notes current guard companies are undergoing organization. It marks the third anniversary of the Ohio Guard’s Mexican border service callout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Layton
Militia Bureau
Washington
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
German Hatred Protests Target Allied Representatives
Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen reports German demonstrations against allied representatives in Frankfurt on Monday night and Tuesday. Shots were fired at the Hotel Carlton, headquarters of the allied mission, as government troops dispersed the mob with machine gun fire. French officials threatened bombardment if French citizens were molested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Penhagen
Frankfurt-on-Main
Carlton
Roy Fields in Trouble Over Root Beer Sales
In Des Moines Iowa Roy Fields faces investigation after selling root beer at prohibited prices. The charge stems from liquor restrictions and prices deemed bootleg. Local authorities report the case is under review with potential penalties pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Roy Fields
Bunker Hill Day Marks Anniversary Across Schools
June seventeenth commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill in the Revolutionary War. The image shows the monument at Charlestown with Boston and the battle field below. The piece notes how Americans later fought alongside former foes for freedom and that Bunker Hill Day is observed in the East and in many schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Boston
Charlestown
Alumni Day at Ohio University Promotes Loyalty and Unity
Alumni gather for the 1919 Last Chapel during commencement week with speeches from Judge Thomas and Dr. Morgan. They urge greater loyalty, fundraising support, and organized efforts to advance Ohio University and secure state backing. The D. C. Alumni Reunion follows at Howard Hall with talks, refreshments, and ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
D. J. Evans
Thomas
Marietta
W. F. Morgan
Columbia University
O. A
Morgan
University of Indiana
C. R. Ridenour
LeRoy
Edith Palmer
L. G. Bean
L. G. Worstell
Eddis
Alumni Association
D. C
Howard Hall
Athens
Ewing Hall
Ellis Hall
O. U
Rent day Parisian relic saves Duke's London home
On the 104th anniversary of Waterloo, the Duke of Wellington pays only a silk standard on a silver staff for Apsley House and Stratfield Saye. The nation presents these residences to the Iron Duke, preserving his historic holdings in London and Berkshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Apsley House
Stratfield Saye
Berkshire
Ohio Senate debates school levy amid veto risk
The Ohio Senate moves to pass a two mill school levy outside Smith law limits with an emergency clause amid expected Governor Cox veto. The session also advances Crabb dry enforcement measures and removes coal mining plans, including a $300,000 Vinton County mine appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Cox
Assembly
Crabb
General Assembly
Courts of Justice
Vinton County
Man to serve three life terms for murder
St Louis records report Frederick G. Fielder must serve three life terms after a murder conviction, raising questions about how he will fulfill multiple sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, MO
Frederick G. Fielder
Wilson Praises Belgians Visit in Brussels
President Wilson delivers a message to the Belgian people in Brussels praising their defense of civilization under hardship. He expresses desire to meet King Albert Cardinal Mercier Burgomaster Max and General Leman and to see the damage faced by a nation loyal to its national honor and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Wilson
Albert
Cardinal Mercier
Max
Leman
Ohio University to graduate 200 seniors in morning exercises
The final exercises of commence ment week at Ohio University begin tomorrow at 8:30 in Ewing Hall with the conferring of degrees for over 200 seniors. A program includes Orations by Beck Bowden Porter Koch and the Benediction, following an orchestral and choral program. Also noted is last night’s Choral Society performance of The Mikado under Dr A S Thompson with strong work by Prof Geoffrey Morgan and soloists Marie Richter Ruth Sawyer and Rupel Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Thompson Marie Richter
America
James L. Beck
Robert G. Bowden
Edith Leora Porter
Harlan C. Koch
Sanderson Rupel Jones
A. 8
Thompson
London
Ecollege
Geoffrey Morgan
Athens
Marie Richter
Ruper Jones
Ruth Sawyer
Milkado
Japan
Nanki-Poo
Harold Frederick Ko-Ko
Amedd
Geoffrey Morgan Pooh
Robert Bone
Howard Bobo Yum-Yum
Piiti Sing
Peep-Bo
Bertha Moore
Helen Hudson
Katisha
A Long Row to Hoe at Bald Knob Farm
Bald Knob state hospital farm grows corn on twenty three acres with two spiral rows from base to top. Two men hoeing the field must finish the long row or risk delaying the end of the field. The piece ends with a quip about math during hot weather increasing patient population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Knob
State Hospital
Germany Faces Uncertain Path After Rejected Peace Terms
Weimar reports divided mood as Germany weighs revised Versailles terms. Officials fear invasion, blockade, bolshevism, and food shortages. Public anger over perceived French insult grows. a new socialist government could sign only if concessions are deemed insufficient. German leaders rush cabinet review ahead of Monday deadline.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Weimar
Germany
Versailles
America
Great Britain
France
Brockdorff Rantzau
Frau Dornbusch
Herr Myers
von Hamiel
Brockdorff-Rantzau
Kaiser's Name to Head List of the Guilty
Paris report says Wilhelm Hohenzollern may face trial for high crimes against civilization. Allies prepare a final list of those handed over to justice within one month after peace signing. Americans reportedly have not yet submitted names in response to war violation proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Ferguson
United Press Staff
Paris
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Kaiser
Returned Soldier Killed by Grounded Wire Accident
John France, a returned soldier, was killed at the Ohio Service Company plant in New Philadelphia when he touched a grounded electric wire. The wire carried 118 volts, and the death was instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Philadelphia
John France
Ohio Service Company
Fire Destroys 62 Automobiles at Neville Brothers Garage
A blaze in Delaware Ohio destroyed sixty two cars at Neville Brothers garage early today. Adjacent firms Delaware Gas Company Delaware Automatic Incubator Company and Schweitzer dry cleaning suffered heavy losses. Two residents were slightly hurt. Estimated damage about 200000 dollars. Origin of the fire undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, O
Neville Brothers
Delaware Gas Company
Delaware Automatic Incubator Company
Schweitzer Dry Cleaning Company
Radicals Push Debate at AFL Convention Amid Leadership Clash
At Atlantic City June 18 radicals within the AFL press arguments against Gompers while conservatives rely on notes. Leaders James Duncan Benja min Schlesinger and J Deutlebaum push initiatives on initiative referendum and amnesty for political prisoners Debs Haywood. Strikes tied to Mooney and other calls skirt leadership fights as debates on the League of Nations covenant are postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin E. Johnson
United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
James Duncan
Seattle
C. A. Strickland
Portland
Ore
J. Deutlebaum
Detroit
Duncan
Benjamin Schlesinger
Debs
Haywood
Tom Mooney
San Francisco
International Workers Defense League
Detroit Central Labor Council
W. B. Patterson
The
Carpenters and Builders of
Oakland
Cal
California
Committee On International Affairs
White House to Open Centenary Gates at Exposition
Frank L. Polk assistant secretary of state will officially open the Methodist Centenary exposition from the White House. He will press an electric button at 11 A M to raise the flags over the main entrance gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Frank L. Polk
White House
Washington
Polk
Faithless Captain Connell Transferred to Diablo
In San Pedro California Captain Connell of the steamer Faith has been moved to the Diablo after faithless conduct prompted the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Cal
Connell
Faith
War's Not Over Chicago III Forgives
Robert Lenze shows forgiveness as peace terms remain unsigned. He pats a dachshund named Snap while at Iroquois hospital.
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Chicago III
Robert Lenze
Iroquois Hospital
Lorain Soldier Introduces Lace Ruffled Swim Trunks
Lorain reports a new fad in men's swimwear with lace ruffles as Cerl Noel, a returned soldier, launches the style in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Ohio
Cerl Noel
Telephone service report from Athens chamber committee
The public utilities committee of the Athens Chamber of Commerce issued a report on telephone service deficiencies after the merger. They credit cooperation from the company, cite two main troubles: insufficient equipment and operator shortages, and outline steps including new operating boards, reserve gear, and faster operator training to achieve improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Bell System
Telephone Company
Ohio lawmakers mull repeal of prize fight bill
Columbus June 18 Representative Dunn will seek a reconsideration vote on his bill to interfere with the Dempsey Willard championship bout. The house defeated the measure by a narrow margin. The bill would authorize the Governor to stop any bout deemed a prize fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Dunn
House
Thief Returns Mercer Suit After Contagion Note
In Bowling Green Ohio thieves stole a suit from Dr. E H Mercer but quickly returned it after Mercer published a note saying he wore the clothes while awaiting patients with contagious diseases.
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Bowling Green
Ohio
E. H. Mercer
Death's Sting Tax on Coffins Reported
San Francisco telegraph reports coffin jewelry subject to a five percent war tax. Death's sting noted as the coffin is described as jewelry and taxed accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Regular Little Cats at Chicago Rally Against Germans
Enmity toward Germans grows in Chicago with college Beau Brummels at the University of Chicago voicing antis on Germans and vowing to learn new French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Beau Brummels
University of Chicago
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