America Leads Move for Real Peace in Disarmament Push
Washington dispatch reports Britain and Japan will leave the first step to the United States toward disarmament. The move follows President Hardings diplomacy and two key developments: a House vote approving a disarmament conference with Britain and Japan, and Hardings letter to House leader Mondell showing executive support for disarmament.
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Washington
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Harding
Friends of
House
Mond¢deil
Kaber Widow to Testify in Murder Trial
Cleveland June 30 Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber will take the stand in her own defense in the murder case against her wealthy Lakewood publisher husband Dan Kaber. Prosecutor Stanton plans to counter with witnesses to show Kaber was a model husband. Trial rescheduled to next Tuesday with jurors expanding from an initial venire of 16.
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Cleveland, O
Eva Catherine Kaber
Francis W. Poulson
Stanton
Kaber
Athens Considers New Street Name Plates and Signs
In Athens Councils discussed adding name plates for streets and posts to mount them. Vice Director R D Williams notes cost five to seven hundred dollars, city funds insufficient, while stressing immediate street repairs and concrete base needs on Byard and other streets to prevent rapid deterioration.
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Athens
Council
Vvice
R. D. Williams
Williams
Union Street
Lancaster Street
Court Street
Counil
Resignation of Thens County Superintendent Alex Root
At the last regular meeting of the thens county board of education, Alex Root tendered his resignation as county superintendent to be effective August 1, 1921. He has served since 1914 and his current term would end August 1, 1922. Poor health prompted the resignation. the board will act on it at the July 5 meeting.
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Thens County Board of Education
Lex Root
Becme
Oot
Root
Marriage License Issued for Eaton and Runion Pair
A marriage license was granted to Eaton a miner of Floodwood Colorado and May Runion a telephone operator of Nelsonville. Rev A Y Wilcox D E Young a miner of Broadwell Ohio and Dora Phillips of Broadwell J P Helwig officiated.
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Eaton, Miner, Floodwood CO
May Runion
Nelsonville
A. Y. Wilcox
D. E. Young
Miner
Broadwell
Dora Phillips
J. P. Helwig
Ohio forms first state cabinet to begin work
Governor Davis announced Ohio will shift to a new cabinet system tomorrow with eight department heads sworn in at 11 am. The eight heads will meet Davis and Attorney General Price, outlining administration aims and enforcing department accountability in weekly meetings.
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Columbus
Davis
Price
Ohio
Rail union leaders warned against strike amid wage cut
Chicago June 30 Rail union leaders from across the country converge on the eve of a 12 percent wage cut affecting 2 000 000 rail workers. B M Jewell cautions members against walking out without headquarters approval. Most members reportedly oppose the wage reduction.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Railroad Department
American Federation of Labor
Jewell
Doanville Post Office May Cease To Exist
The first assistant postmaster general informs congressman J M Foster that the Doanville postmaster has resigned and the sole applicant declines the position leaving no candidate. With no viable replacement the post office would be discontinued. Patrons should send communications to the assistant postmaster general or to Mr Foster.
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Doanville
J. M. Foster
Foster
Panama Must Accept White Award On Boundary Dispute
Panama must accept the White award forthwith in the boundary dispute with Costa Rica. Secretary of State Hughes will tell Foreign Minister Garay of Panama of the decision, according to high authority.
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Panama
Washington
Costa Rica
Hughes
Garay
Mooseheart Hotel fund pledge tops in Toledo
Loyal Order of Moose in convention here pledges more than $100,000 for a Mooseheart Hotel at Mooseheart Illinois, supporting the home for Moose orphans per Director James J. Davis.
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Toledo
Order of Moose
James J. Davis
Mooseheart
Mooseheart, Sr
Foertmeyer Sentenced for Draft Evasion in Cincinnati
Walter J. Foertmeyer aged 31 was sentenced to one year in county jail by Judge John W. Peck in U S district court in Cincinnati for draft evasion.
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Cincinnati
Walter J. Foertmeyer
John W. Peck
U. S. District Court
Veterans Demand Explanation at Socialist Convention
In Detroit on June 29 75 veterans and disabled American Veterans delegates stormed the hall to demand a clarification of a speech from the previous day alleging a statement that there is only one flag the red flag and called for Socialist delegates with such views to step outside and fight.
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Detroit
Mid
Railroads slash freight rates to boost business nationwide
Nearly 200000 reductions in freight rates have been made by railroads in ten months as part of a rate equalization campaign. Wholesale cuts of ten to fifty percent cover basic commodities and materials and aim to stimulate shipments for farm products, raw materials, and housing construction nationwide.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Association of Railway Executives
City market to post price signs as eleven tables join sale
Mrs Woodworth defends market rule requiring sellers to share profit with buyers. Two farmers exceed fair pricing while most comply. Market plans price signs and new table for home baked goods as Wednesdays and Saturdays offer vegetables and baked items.
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Robert L. Woodworth
Bombing of Battleship Iowa Seen From Air Noted
A naval observers board studied the Iowa bombing by airplanes. Only two direct hits were scored yesterday, with several other potential hits landing near the vessel.
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Henderson
Norfolk
Fleeing crowds amid mutiny fears in Hankow
Foreign residents in Hankow, China, flee for safety as mutiny fears grip the city. Reports say hundreds killed as Chinese troops move, prompting abrupt evacuations and concern for foreign communities.
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Hankow
China
Sime
Tariff Bill Faces House and Party Clash
Washington June 30 The new tariff bill drew Republican and Democratic opposition within 24 hours of introduction. Six weeks of committee work precede revamping of lumber oil steel and wool schedules. A caucus fight is expected before the bill reaches the House where a strong Democratic push is planned.
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Washington
House
Harding Objects to Army Measure
President Harding announced approval of the army appropriation bill but objected to a provision forcing a reduction to 150000 troops by October 1. He said the secretary of war should not be required to discharge soldiers before their enlistment ends.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Secretary of War
Peace resolution moves closer to final enactment
The house approved the conference report on the measure on Thursday, bringing the peace resolution a step nearer final enactment.
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Washington
House
Conference
State to Auction Surplus Stocks at State Fair Grounds
County Surveyor Fred Baker received notice from State Highway Director Herrick of an auction at the State Fair grounds in Columbus on July 11 1921 at 9 30 in the morning. The government list includes a ten passenger Ford bus wagons chassis wheel barrows pumps hydraulic jacks valves steel wheels concrete mixers gasoline stoves lamps lanterns harness and more to be sold to the highest bidder.
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Fred Baker
Herrick
Columbus
Will Sign Army Bill Today Says Harding
President Harding plans to sign the army bill today according to authoritative statements. Officials indicate the action will formalize new military funding and policy measures approved by Congress.
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Washington
Harding
Plan 10 Visit the Old World Musicians Head to Paris
A group of young musicians, led by piano artist Gerald Finney from Jackson Ohio, will travel to Paris France in late August. The ensemble includes former Ohio students Bill Trone Harold Gahm and Herbert Finney now in Detroit playing at The Ritz. Drummer Prep Ward is listed to officiate.
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Paris
France
Gerald Finney
Jackson
Ohio
Altoher
Bill Trone
Harold Gahm
Delta Tau Delta
Finneys
Herbert
Gerald
Kirk Chosen to Head Teachers
W H Kirk superintendent of East Cleveland schools elected president of the Ohio State Teachers Association at Cedar Point convention attended by 3000 teachers. B F Stanton of Alliance named a member of the county education council. The convention closed at Cedar Point.
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Cedar Point
W. H. Kirk
East Cleveland
Ohio State Teachers Association
B. F. Stanton
Alliance
New Private Secretary Succeeds Waite in Davis Cabinet
Columbus report states a new private secretary to Governor Davis had not been elected as of Friday, with Floyd F. Waite moving to director of finance in the new cabinet, pending selection.
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Columbus
Davis
Floyd F. Waite
Lightning hits rear of Athens stores causing fuse blows
Lightning struck the rear of Maxwell's Novelty Store and sparked a fuse blowout in Maxwell's, the Tog gery Shop, and Hutchinson & Stickney's Shoe Store yesterday around 4 PM. No further damage reported. the storm was a brief heavy shower hitting the area.
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Maxwell’s Novelty Store
Toggery Shop
Hutchinson & Stickney’s
Athens
Nationwide Weather Forecast Mix of Thunderstorms and Fair Skies
The weather bureau forecast a mix of thunder showers and fair weather for the country east of the Mississippi over the next 36 hours. Local thundershowers were expected tonight and Friday in the South Atlantic states, Tennessee, and the East Gulf states, with generally fair conditions anticipated in the northern states.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
South Atlantic
Tennessee
East Gulf States
Senator Culbert Signals Remedies Report On Penitentiary
June 30 in Columbus Senator Culbert of Sandusky said the penitentiary probe committee's report will include recommendations for remedies to improve conditions and management.
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Columbus
Culbert
Sandusky
State Penitentiary
Dawes Takes Command of Uncle Sam Budget Duties
Washington reports Charles G. Dawes assumes control of the U S household expenses at midnight. He must guide the budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1 1921 prepare spending plans for December congress and outline departmental reorganization.
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Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Uncle Sam
Dawes
Sela
Harding
Congress
Carpentier Dempsey Bout to Be Telegraphed at Opera House
Athens Messenger will provide blow by blow updates from the Carpentier Dempsey fight via United Press leased wire. The Opera House will host announcements Saturday at 12 45 with live reports arriving seconds after each punch, though a small fee covers the service.
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United Press
Athens Messenger
Opera House
Athens
Opera
Dayton Faces Seven Day Standoff Over Streetcar Wages
Dayton O June 30 The next seven days hold wage dispute drama as six streetcar companies and their unionized workers threaten to strike when contracts expire July 6. The companies aim for wage cuts while preserving seven cent fares, the union vows to defend the 17 day 192? wage dispute settlement, and city officials say fares must fall if wages do. Citizens brace for possible workday disruption as the showdown nears.
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Dayton
Tften
May change contempt Stillman divorce hearings in Poughkeepsie
Rumors circulated on the second day of a secret divorce hearing in Poughkeepsie New York regarding contempt proceedings against James A. Stillman.
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Poughkeepsis
N. Y
James A. Stillman
Still Carries the Old Punch
Columbus reports Marion McFarland a 25 year old disabled war veteran was arrested for homicide after a fatal blow last night. He allegedly struck Thomas Justus, breaking his neck and fracturing his skull on the sidewalk. McFarland has been treated in army hospitals for rheumatism and other injuries.
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Columbus
Marion McFarland
McFarland
Thomas Justus
Justus
Sisson Retires After 44 Years at Hocking Valley
Columbus reports C H Sisson longtime agent and trainmaster of the Hocking Valley at Nelsonville is placed on the directors honor roll and will receive a life pension. General Manager Connors praises him as one of the railroad’s most faithful employees.
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Columbus
C. H. Sisson
Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
Connors
Sisson
Ruth Connects for 28th Home Run in New York Showdown
Babe Ruth hit his 28th homer of the season in the first inning of the second game between the Yankees and Boston in New York. The long ball highlighted a Wed nesday matchup as Ruth continued to pace the clout leaders.
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New York
United Press
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Boston
Square Deal Grocery Advertises Weekend Delivery
An old style ad notes Friday contact for Saturday delivery of springers or hens on foot or dressed. The message emphasizes convenient local service from Square Deal Grocery with a phone number 80.
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Square Deal Grocery
Peace prospects in Ireland amid secret talks and Ulster stance
London reports a sequence of secret meetings to resolve Ireland's impasse. De Valera presses Ulster talks while Sir James Craig rejects a Dublin meeting, signaling Ulster's bid to speak for itself. Meanwhile Britain intensifies efforts to quell Sinn Fein through military actions and equipment support.
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London
Ireland
All Ireland
Sinn Fein
Ulster
de Valera
James Craig
Dublin
James
Lloyd George
Oe Ee
Ter
South Ireland
Registrar William R Cable resigns from Ohio University post
William R Cable registrar at Ohio University has resigned his local post effective July 1. An Athens native and Ohio University alum, he has served 12 years in the registrar's office, working closely with the late Prof Eli Dunkle and earning praise from university officials who regret his departure.
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William R. Cable
Ohio University
Cable
East State Street
Athens
High School
Eli Dunkle
Railroader Bendure Dies in Denver at 39
Fred M Bendure a former Pennsylvan ia railroad worker died of heart trouble in Denver Colorado at age thirty nine according to word received here today.
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Columbus
Fred M. Bendure
Pennsylvania Railroad
Denver
Colo
Marriage Licenses for Edward Ball and Ruth Bobbitt
Edward Ball a miner of The Plains Ohio and Ruth Bobbitt of Nelsonville applied for marriage licenses. Rev C ly Strecker performed the ceremony license appears in local notices.
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Licenmhses Edward, Ball
the Plains
Ruth Bobbitt
Nelsonville
C.ly Strecker
Free Bulletin Promotes Concrete Use Across Homes
A Washington Information Bureau booklet proclaims concrete as a universal material for backyard paths, basements, fence posts, foundations, steps, troughs, septic tanks and silos. It invites readers to mail in two cents for a free copy and requires clear name and address details.
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Washington Information Bureau
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