Lloyd George Irish peace talks hit snag as Craig declines
London reports Premier Lloyd George's peace offer for Ireland hits its first snag when Ulster premier Sir James Craig refuses a preliminary conference with De Valera. Sinn Fein urged De Valera to demand withdrawal of Black and Tans. Irish office signals refusal. Raids continued in Cork, but a lull in hostilities was hoped for before expected talks.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
London
Lloyd George
James Craig
Ulster
de Vaera
de Valera
Craig
Dublin
Ireland
Eace
Sinn Fein
Cork
Ane Hatred of Husband A Plea of Wife
Cleveland reports a novel defense in the murder trial of Eva Catherine Kaber, accused of killing Daniel F. Kaber wealthy Lakewood publisher. The wife claims insane hatred caused by her husband’s alleged bad habits, while Emma Colavito implicated in supplying poison and later assassins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Eva Catherine Kaber
Daniel F.kaber
Lakewood
Emma Colavito
Kaber
Army officer promotes Citizens training camp in Kentucky
Lieut. Col. David H. Biddle visited Athens to boost the Fifth Corps Area Citizens military training camp to be held at Camp Knox from July 21 to August 20. Major Sam M. Johnson will oversee local arrangements with admissions for ages 16 to 35 who pass exams. Excursions to Mammoth Cave and Lincoln’s birthplace are planned, with many youths seeking a free, Army life summer. Applications through Major Johnson at the courthouse due by July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Biddle
United States Regular Army
Athens
Citizens
Fifth Corps
Ohio
Camp Knox
Tucky
Sam M. Hson
Biddle
Mammoth Cave
Lincoln
Uncle Sam
Wheeling
West Virginia
Enuf
Parkersburg
Johnson
Court House
Bailey Buys Home on East State Street
J E Bailey, connected with Coolville and Glouster banks, purchased the John Finsterwald home on East State street and will soon take possession. Finsterwald bought the Dow Poston home on East State street and is preparing to occupy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
J. E. Bailey
Coolville
Glouster
John Finsterwald
East State Street
Mr. Finsterwald
Dow Poston
Maksam
Society women aid charity at Romani camp organ recital
Lady Worthington Evans wife of the secretary of war plays the organ at a Romani camp in Landsdowne House grounds. She is assisted by many well known society ladies and English nobility in an event to benefit the Y W C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington Evans
Y. W
Landsdowne House
Athens Grocer Denies High Food Costs Draw Shoppers
A Athens retailer tells Messenger reporters that locals and out of town buyers from Corning Glou ster Rutland Guysville Jerseyville and beyond travel to Athens for staple groceries. He argues Athens prices are competitive as customers order large freight or express shipments, challenging claims of higher costs in the city.
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Athens
Corning
Glouster
Rutland
Guysville
Jerseyville
Elsehere
South America the prize in world trade says Wood
Sir Kingsley Wood M P and trade expert outlines a contest for market share in Argentina with stakes quoted at 100000000 pounds. He notes the United States leads now, Britain seeks to regain former dominance after war, Japan rises rapidly, and Germany faces uncertain prospects in South American commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. West
United Press
London
South America
Kingsley Wood
M. P
Argentine Republic
Kingsley
United States
Great Britain
America
Japan
Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
Buenos Ayres
River Plate
Britain
Argentina
Protective tariff bill to replace Underwood plan unveiled
Washington June 29 The Republican Ways and Means committee will introduce a permanent tariff bill in the house. Fordney will lead the measure which covers every imported article from the last decade and adds nearly a thousand new items. The plan is highly protective with average rates higher than the Payne Aldrich law of 1909. It is expected to raise revenue and subsume the Democratic 1919 tariff, potentially adding five hundred to six hundred million dollars to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
United States
United States Refuses League Invitation to White Slave Conference
Washington reports the United States will not participate in the Geneva conference on abolishing white slave traffic, aligning with the Harding administration policy of non involvement in League of Nations affairs. Secretary Hughes sent the refusal to Sir Eric Drummond, conveyed through an American diplomatic representative abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L. Bradford Washington
United States
League of Nations
Geneva
League of Rations
Hughes
League
Eric Drummond
America
Harding
Senate probes Ohio penitentiary inspection
The state Senate committee investigating affairs at Ohio penitentiary conducted an inspection today of the prison brick plant at Junction City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Senate
Ohio Penitentiary
Junction City
Battle Under Way Aboard U S S Henderson
The simulated clash between an attacking fleet and coast defense airplanes began today aboard the U S S Henderson. The exercise involved a staged battle scenario to test coordination and readiness aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. S. Henderson
Ohio Teachers' Association picks two nominees at Cedar Point
J L Clifton of Ohio State University and W H Kirk East Cleveland schools were nominated to succeed Franklin P Geiger East Liverpool for the association presidency. Balloting at Breakers Hotel runs today from four to eight pm. Clifton, a late entry, is considered a dark horse in the race aided by C W Cookson of Columbus.
Clergyman Straton Eyes Dempsey Carpentier Fight
The Reverend John Roach Straton, famed foe of Broadway cabarets, plans to attend the Dempsey Carpentier bout to observe and guide his ongoing battle against such establishments. He said his visit is to see the fight and aid his campaign against a repetition of it.
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New York
John Roach Straton
Straton
Athens to Host Early Fall Festival Week
By a unanimous vote the Ath ens Merchants Retail Association approved a September 20 week Fall Festival in Athens. The event, dubbed Athens First, will use at least 1500 feet of space with a parade, auto show, prizes for best decorated car, fraternal order membership contests, sister city delegations, and a grand mardi Gras closing. An executive committee led by Scott Haney and others organized space and attractions including high wire acts, a dancing team, a dog and pony show, a ferris wheel, and merry go round on Washington Street off Court Street.
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Athens Merchants Retail Association
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Forest Secrest
Chillicothe
Scott Haney
T. W. Craig
Merrill Kerr
C. A. Cornwell
George Whipple
Fred Hutchinson
W. F E. Moler
Washington Street
Court Street
Trial Opens for White Sox Players in 1919 Scandal
In Chicago on June 29 prosecutors began case against seven of eight former White Sox stars accused of throwing the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Four alleged gamblers also stood trial as the proceedings opened.
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Chicago
White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
County Board Eyes Water Line for Athens Club Links
A committee including F. W. Bush and attorney Bruce Wells, representing the Athens Country Club golf interests, asked county commissioners to permit laying a water pipeline along the right of way from Margaret's Creek to the golf links. a report was promised next meeting.
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F. W. Bush
E. G. Davis
Sharpsburg
Court House
Home Coal Company
Joy
Nelsonville
Beckler
Sharpsburg Pike
M. D. Garrison
L. V. Blacks
Columbus
Youngstown’s tiny shop called the Big Store
In Youngstown, a 22 inch frontage store operated by John P. Riley, a mill worker laid off due to steel industry woes, is listed at about 20 000 dollars. The 12 foot deep shop sells candies ice cream and soft drinks and sits between two large buildings. Riley nicknames it the Big Store.
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Youngstown
John P. Riley
Riley
U S Sand and Gravel Output Rises to 78 Million Tons
The United States produced nearly 78 million tons of sand and gravel last year, about 7 million tons more than in 1919, indicating continued strong mineral output and growth in construction materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
More Workers Refuse Pay Cut in Railroad Unions
In Chicago on June 29, sheet metal workers meeting here rejected the 12 percent wage cut set to take effect July 1 by the U S railroad labor board. About 80,000 members reportedly voted against the cut, joining 600,000 AF of L shop crafts who also rejected it. Union leaders face a tough task keeping members in line amid rail circle opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
American Federation of Labor
Governor Davis Names Cabinet Appointments in Ohio
Columbus June 29 Governor Davis completed reelection of his cabinet under a re organization. Louisa J Taber of Barnesville named director of agriculture overseeing the board and related activities. Vernon M Reigel named director of education overseeing the state examining board film censorship state geology division library board and boards of vocational education plus Kent Norms Bowling Green normal Wilberforce University Ohio State University and Ohio Archeological and Historical Society involvement.
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Columbus
Davis
Louisa J. Taber
Barnesville
Ohio State Grange
Vernon M. Reigel
Taber
Board of Agriculture
Agricultural Advisory Board
Rieger
State Examining Board
Film Censorship
The
Library Board
Kent Norms
Bowling Green Normal
Wilberforce University
Ohio State University
Ohio Archeological and Historical Society
Storm Approaches Texas Coast Near Rio Grande Mouth
Falling barometers in southern Texas signal a tropical storm of unknown strength moving toward the coast. The weather bureau predicts landfall near the Rio Grande mouth and warns Padre Island residents to seek inland safety after last week’s flooding.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Rio Grande
Padre Island
Officer slain by gunfire near Matewan Kentucky
State police officer William C. McMillan died from a bullet wound suffered while serving an arrest east of Matewan near McCarr Kentucky. He fell wounded after a long exchange of fire with unknown assailants and was transported by special train to the hospital.
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McMillan
Aviators Davis and Springer Resume Eastward Flight
FLYER DELAYED EL PASO Texas June 29 David R. Davis and Eric Springer trans continental aviators forced to land here in an attempt to make a non stop flight from Riverside California to Mineola Long Island hopped off early today on their flight east.
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EL Paso
Tex
David R. Davis
Eric Springer
Riverside
Cal
Mineola
L. L
Ice Cream Supper at Central Avenue Church
The community is invited to an ice cream supper at Central Avenue Church on Thursday evening. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach.
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Central Avenue Church
Athens faces housing shortage despite new home surge
Officials from Athens lumber firms and real estate dealers report a six month surge in building with about fifty new houses and many improvements likely this year. Prices range from 2000 to 8000, brick work limited by wartime costs, and local demand remains high with a need for at least 300 more homes to accommodate movers from outlying districts.
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Athens
L. W. Roberts
Athens Lumber Company
Dan A. Bardin
Clarence Bardin
Bardin Brothers Lumber Com
Pany
Bart Davison
Congress Street
Dan Rardin
Morris Avenue
Dow Post
Fast State Street
H. T. Phillips
Jealous man kills couple in East Tawas incident
Henry Wilkinson of Bellaire Ohio traveled to East Tawas Michigan on June 28 and killed Mr. and Mrs. Riley Griffiths, shot their two year old son Edward, and was seriously wounded by Griffiths before dying. Wilkinson faces possible death.
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East Tawas
Mich
Henry Wilkinson
Bellaire
Ohio
Riley Griffiths
Edward
Griffiths
Wilkinson
Borah disarmament plan gains House GOP support
Washington June 28 Republicans in the House back the Borah disarmament plan for a U S Britain Japan disarmament conference. Representative Patrick Kelly of Michigan leads the naval bill with the Borah amendment and will seek House approval after Senate approval.
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Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
House
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Patrick Kelly
Michigan
Senate
Germany Returns to Peace Time Beer Taxes Boost Sales
Berlin reports a return to peacetime beer with 13 percent alcohol after a temporary eight percent period. Beer gardens see a rush of customers as public drinking venues rebound and demand increases.
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Real Beer
Berlin
Germany
Mayor of Nottingham Receives 200 Letters on Marriage Appeal
The mayor of Nottingham received over 200 letters from girls eager to marry a young Canadian who asked for help finding a “sweet Brit girl.” The appeal drew broad interest as readers offered introductions and opinions on the matchmaking quest.
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Nottingham
Taft Picked for Chief Justice of United States
Washington dispatch reports President Harding likely to announce William Howard Taft as chief justice of the Supreme Court. Taft could assume duties by October with the court preparing for the new term. If another vacancy arises Senator Sutherland would be favored for consideration.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
William Howard Taft
United States
Harding
Teft
Uniesggh
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Taft
Supreme Bench
Sen Sutherland
Utah
Women charged in assault case near Bardaville
Mrs. Mary Frost filed assault and battery charges against Mrs. Jenny Carsey. Carsey appeared before Justice Tuesday, pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was bound over to the common pleas court for further proceedings.
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Mary Frost
Bardaville
Jenny Carsey
Carsey
Common Pleas
Mansfield veteran of three wars comes home
Mansfield Ohio reports sergeant August Bad, 77, a native of Germany who arrived in the United States as a boy. At 17 he joined Griffin's Field Artillery in the Civil War and later served in the Spanish American War, the World War era with the Army Service Detachment at West Point, retiring after 33 years in the U.S. Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
August Bad
Germany
Griffin’s Field Artillery
Kurbach
Master’s Department
Army Service Detachment
West Point
United States Army
Augsburg Seminary Lifts Ban on Women Students
After fifty years the ban against women students has been lifted at Augsburg Seminary in Minneapolis, a prominent Lutheran educational institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augsburg Seminary
Minneapolis
Free Bulletin Promotes Concrete Use Across Home Projects
A Washington Information Bureau booklet extols concrete for yard paths basements foundations fence posts and farm structures. The free guide promises easy steps and a simple recipe like bread making and asks readers to mail a form with name and address to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C.
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Washington Information Bureau
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Meriga
Carroll A. Deering
Lula N. Wormell
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Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
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