France seeks broader league protections and an international army
Paris dispatch reports a Wilson return to find moves to amend the league of nations charter. France and Japan push for stronger protections for their interests with France proposing an international army and a pension plan for war veterans funded by the league. Lew Journal outlines shares by country including France 160 million, Britain 78 million, Italy 60 million, United States 1.5 million, totaling 320 million across members.
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Celebration Postponed Due to Communication Delays
George Whipple learned at Camp Sherman with Major Johnson that Athens cannot be reached on Monday March 3 as planned. The Major cannot receive his district return before Friday March 7, so the celebration is postponed and new details will be announced later.
Sprague Family News From Overseas Letter Home
Mr and Mrs E P Sprague received their first letter from their son Bud Sprague since he went overseas last June He is a stable sergeant with the 37th Division The letter was written February 7 from St Rene Du Plaine.
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Bud" Sprague
St. Rene du Plaine
Senator Knox Attacks Wilson League Draft Plan
Washington report notes Senator Konx of Pennsylvania denounces the league covenant as a threat to U S sovereignty and life. He proposes a true league with an international code and court to judge wars and exclude political policy from arbitration. He calls for broader public discussion and a revised framework.
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Girls Will Give Up Soldiers' Jobs
Mrs Harriet Chamberlin has been pressed by the Y W C A to help solve the issue caused by soldiers returning to work held by women The Y W C A aims to fit young women for new positions so returned soldiers can resume their jobs
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Harriet Chamberlin
Illumination Causes Fire Rumor Across Surrounding Towns
Residents in Albany Marshfield Canaanville and nearby areas reported frantic telephone calls overnight believing a city fire was raging in Athens. Hugh Meighen states the bright City Hall clock misled neighbors as the tower was visible far beyond the city limits.
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Labor Department urges businesses to advertise nationwide
The U S Department of Labor asks William H Rankin Co Chicago to promote increased advertising to revive postwar business activity and counter consumer apathy. It urges retailers and national advertisers to prepare one or more ads carrying the departments message and plan to submit copy promptly to Dr W C ckharat.
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William H. Rankin Co
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W. B. Wilson
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Robbers Blow Belmont Bank Vault. Flee Toward Zanesville
Sheriff Osborn reports robbers blew the Belmont National Bank vault door in Belmont early today. They sped through Morristown at 2 am in a large automobile on the national road, headed toward Zanesville. A storm disrupted communications, preventing alerts to further points. the robbers fled without stealing money as authorities awakened by the explosion.
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Belmont National Bank
Belmont
Morristown
Zanesville
Pike Points
German government faces crisis as Spartacan uprising widens
Berne March 1 The German government confronts a severe crisis as Spartacan forces surge across central districts threatening to sever Berlin from the south Weimar is cut off and a cabinet split may topple the regime Electric supply to Berlin drops as strikes bite President Ebert and Chancellor Schhidemann debate remedies
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Ohio road repair plan to ease unemployment
Columbus reports the state highway commission opened bids and awarded contracts on twenty road projects with work set to begin, relieving unemployment as repairs cover forty five miles. Three projects were not contracted.
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Mar
Ohio
Black man Snowden executed for brutal murder in Annapolis
In Annapolis crowds gathered to witness the execution of John Snowden, a Black man from Washington convicted of brutally molesting Lottie May Brandon, the man’s daughter-in-law. The event drew observers focusing on the crime and its punishment.
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Washington
Seven Million Die in War Says Chief of Staff Figures
Washington reports official war death tallies led by Russia with 1.7 million battle deaths. Germany 1.6 million, France 1.386 million, Austria-Hungary 800,000, Britain 706,700, Italy 460,000, and the United States 60,000. Demobilizations total 77,450 officers and 1,224,507 men.
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President Wilson Signs Fifteen Congressional Bills
Washington March 1 President Wilson signed fifteen congressional bills and one joint resolution. Major acts include the post office appropriation bill restoration of voluntary enlistments in the army and a provision allowing service members to retain uniforms and equipment. Also authorized are allotments payments to enlisted dependents in cases of disputes and hardship.
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Mar
Wilson
Post Office
Armistice terms debated as war council to meet next week
The Echo de Paris reports the supreme war council will convene next week to finalize additional armistice terms after the special commission completed its work. Marshal Foch’s recommendations reportedly urge complete dismantling and disarmament of the German army with 25 divisions retained.
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House Resolutions to Repeal Several Luxury Taxes
The house proposed a resolution to amend the new revenue bill by repealing semi luxury taxes. Repealed taxes include carpets and rugs over five dollars per square yard, women's hats over fifteen dollars, men's and boy's garments over five dollars, shoes over ten dollars a pair, and pajamas and underwear over five dollars each.
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Washington
Mar
House
Invention Enables Clamp Swung Auto Engine Alignment
A new repair stand allows clamping an automobile engine and swinging it to any angle for testing and adjustment. The device supports varied engine orientations, aiding precise alignment during repair and assembly tasks.
Rev Uri Richards 94 dies after 71 years in ministry
Canton Ohio March 1 Rev Uri Richards aged 94 longtime Methodist Episcopal preacher died today after seventy one years in the ministry. He began his career as a circuit rider near ten years ago and served across the country.
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Uri Richards
Methodist Episcopal Church
Education of Non English Miners Warned by Manning
Manning director of the bureau of mines tells Congress that improving education and safety guidance for non English workers is vital. He cites that over 630000 foreign born miners are employed nationwide with about 466000 from non English speaking backgrounds, mostly in countries without mining traditions.
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Washington
Writers Organize Charleston W V International Typographical
Charleston editors form a group to coordinate with international typographical workers, aiming to share standards and techniques across borders and improve newsroom workflows in West Virginia.
U Boat Study Program Planned by Navy
A fleet of six to eight German submarines will be brought to the United States for study. Navy department orders authorized a group of officers and enlisted men to assist in transporting the vessels. Naval experts will examine the subs to gain insights into engine construction and design.
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Washington
Mar
Navy Department
New Economic Council Urges Early Peace With Germany
Paris dispatch reports to the supreme war council that a preliminary peace must be concluded with Germany or the blockade raised. It cites fourteen British officers as underscoring the seriousness of the central powers situation. Also notes a small efficient oven patentable for inside door installation of a residence heater.
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Mar
Paris
London News
New Economic Council
Supreme War Council
Germany
America and Italy near potential clash over frontier spreads
United Press reports the American factor heightens tension between Italy and Yugoslavs as talks stall. Both sides depend on food imports from the US, raising risk of armed conflict if supplies disrupt. Italy holds frontier territories while armistice terms influence moves along the line.
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United Press Staff
Paris
America
Italy
Amara Absent as RNA ICT Elections Conclude
In a quiet year for RNA ICT politics Amara fails to appear at the closing session leaving members to vote on key motions. Officials say the absence did not delay the proceedings and the agenda moved forward with committee chair guidance.
Barthlow & Sons Awarded Athens Nelsonville Road Contract
Barthlow & Sons, Kee gan contractors, won the Athens Nelsonville road contract for 50 286 46 dollars, about 2000 under engineer estimates. The 6 1 2 mile pavement runs past Circle Hill Floodwood Gale and connects Athens with the two largest Athens County cities. Work starts in thirty days. County officials toured sites for the Athens Vinton county highway and discussed routes through Albany and Gene Potter farm area amid mud and debate.
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