France Moves to Lower Cost of Food Now
Paris government opens fifteen government controlled provision sheds in public squares to reduce living costs by forty percent within two weeks. Foods, mostly from inter allied commissions, move by state trains to sell sites with aims to cut prices. workmen’s restaurants to serve up to four hundred thousand meals daily. Hoover aid and American food administration data bolster the plan.
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Chicago
Ill
F. W. Waddell
Armour and Company Pork and Provision Department
Food Administration
France
John Degant
United Press
Paris
Inter-Allied Commissions
Interallied Commission
London
Ministry of Food Supplies
Herbert Hoover
Ministry
American Food Administration
Senate 87 stirs anti league drive in New York speeches
United Press reports Senate 37 opposition to the League of Nations constitution grows with Borah to address the Society of Arts and Sciences in New York and Boston, arguing the issue is U.S. autonomy and Monroe Doctrine. other Republicans favor a modified world organization. Boat owners blame federal mediators for harbor strike stalemate as war board terms fail.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
New York
Borah
Society of Arts and Sciences
Boston
Paris
Bor
America
Lodge
World Organization
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United States
League of Nations
Sen Ryas
Witem
France
Caacaien
Wilson
Kenyon
War Board
Ee Ae Oes
Carl Groat Receives Medal for Service
Carl Groat is honored for his service with a medal presented by local officials. The ceremony took place at City Hall with family in attendance and remarks by Mayor Smith. Groat’s long tenure and community work were cited as the basis for the award.
Militant suffragists endure jail and coarse prison wear
Washington dispatch notes the suffragette campaign continues despite repeated jailing. Militants accept rough treatment and prison garb, describing stockings issued in jail as large coarse cotton items tied with strings.
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Washington
Nine Days Left to Pay First Installment of Income Tax
Washington reports the treasury warns citizens that only nine days remain to pay the first installment of the income tax. The reminder emphasizes timely payment to avoid penalties and ensure tax compliance.
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Washington
Mar
The
Treasury
Income Tax Man Arrives in City
George A. Bernard of Cincinnati arrives to assist Athens County residents with income tax returns. He will be at the post office building room 21 on the second floor from March 6 to March 15, 9 am to 4 pm, aiding married and single filers with incomes over 2000 and 1000 respectively.
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George A. Bernard
Cincinnati
Mr. Berat
U S Red Cross Mission Delay Said to Let Bolsheviki Take Lead
Raymond Robins testified to the Senate Bolsheviki investigating committee that U S failure to promptly respond to Red Cross Russia appeals allowed Bolsheviki control. He cited Colonel William B. Thompson asking for 1 million dollars immediately and 1 million monthly for three months to fund anti German and anti Bolshevik propaganda. He said no funds were spent.
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Washington
United States
American Red Cross
Russia
Raymond Robins
Senate
Bolsheviki
Robins
Red Cross
William B. Thompson
Thompson
Kompeon de Sapont
Athens Hiaway team heads to Ohio Wesleyan tourney
Athens High and Rupp lead the 8 man squad to Delaware for the Ohio Wesleyan tourney. They start Southern Ohio section play tomorrow and stay till Saturday night when Ohio University faces Ohio Wesleyan. Ohio Wesleyan previously beat Ohio by one point after two overtimes.
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Athens
Berger Faces New Trial On Espionage Act Charge
Socialist congressman elect Victor H. Berger and state senator Louis A. Arnott appeared in federal court in Madison Wisconsin pleading not guilty to new charges under the espionage act stemming from his Chicago trial. The defendants were arraigned as a trial jury prepared to hear the case.
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Madison
Wis
Victor H. Berger
Chicago
Berger
Louis A. Arnott
Victory Loan plans fired as start date set for May
Washington March 6 Secretary Glass debated note issue of 10 to 13 billion or bond option of 6 billion for the Victory Loan. Campaign could begin around April 21, lasting three weeks with four and a quarter percent bonds or five year notes. Installment buying allowed via banks. public tours include rural baby tanks manned by veterans as publicity.
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Washington, Mar
Glass
Frank R. Wil
War For Organizations
Wilson
Hi School Presents Another High School Stage Show
The evening bill featured Rahat ding ses and a varied program of songs dances and drills. Notable acts included Renda Watkins in red gown Julia Porter in a sailor cast number and Earle Cuzzens with The Pickaninny's His voice and melody led the closing part as Supt. Morgan filled in with closing songs. Russell Rupp hosted and directed, praising the students and the ably directed program with no tiresome acts.
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Sista
Renda Watkins
Roy Callihan
M. B
Jean
Paul Hall
Blanche Riley
Angella
Earle Cuzzens
Pickaninny
Gladys Jones
Erma Comstock
Mies Comstock
Superintendent Morgan
Russell Rupp
Siz
Black Face
Ruppposumrenet
Supt. Morgan
Fined Constable Arrested After Circle Hill Auto Incident
Constable Ray Burris was fined in police court for operating an automobile while intoxicated. The crash at Circle Hill injured Golf and Hartley, with Galt treated at home and Hartley released. Burris and McCall appeared before the mayor, Burris paying twenty dollars plus costs.
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Ray Burris
Consin
Meltige
Stonge
Mage Dleene
Cnat
Circle Hill
Echoo
Kee
An T
Hartley
Athens
Will Moler
Will P
Micah
Burris
McCall
Twenve
Portland woman attempts suicide by wrist cut
Anna Gillett tried to kill herself by cutting her wrist with a razor Wade but failed. The act occurred in Portland Oregon on March 6 as reported in the local column.
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Portland
Oak
Billespeare
Anna Gillett
Rasor Wade
Four Die in Pennsylvania Rail Wreck Near Heaton
A collision of three freight trains on the Trenton cut-off of the Pennsylvania railroad near Heaton, Pennsylvania, killed four men and seriously injured two. Fire from the wreck burned fifteen cars of merchandise and set the Davisville bridge ablaze. Damages are estimated at over $100,000.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Heaton
Davisville
Storm warnings issued along Atlantic coast and Hatteras
Storm warnings were ordered along the Atlantic coast and North Cape Hatteras as authorities warned of dangerous seas and high winds. Fishermen were urged to seek safe harbors and follow local advisories for possible coastal impacts.
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Washington, Mar
Atlantic Coast
North Cape Hatteras
Johnson to Arrive Friday in Athena with Band and Scouts
Major 8 M Johnson and officers arrive in Athena Friday evening at 6 20 over the B and O. The band and two troops of Boy Scouts will greet them at the depot. The parade forms at 5 near the courthouse, business houses close early, a 6 30 banquet at the Masonic Temple follows with J Perry Wood as toastmaster. Tickets available at Cline s until noon tomorrow.
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Masonic Temple
J. Perry Wood
Cline’s
Ohio Senate to hear Lyons on Germany by war correspondent
Ohio senators will hear first hand accounts from C. C. Lyon, war correspondent who spent nineteen days in Germany. The resolution by Senator Agney to compel Lyon to testify was adopted by the senate late yesterday as it prepares to listen this afternoon.
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LYONS
Muns
Columbus
Ohio Senate
Germany
Hunland
C. C. Lyon
Senate
Agney
Lyon
Ten candidates to be invited Friday evening
A class of ten candidates will be invited Friday evening March 7. All members are invited to attend. B T Hayes Secretary.
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B. T. Hayes
Ohio debates emergency clause for Crabbe Miller prohibition bill
Ohio lawmakers dispute using an emergency clause to make the Crabbe Miller prohibition enforcement bill operative May 27. Wets say at most 71 in the House will back it. 84 votes needed. Senate deliberates the Miller penalties bill as lawyers face tighter sanctions. Representative Lustig gains reconsideration of the Archer bill on interurban roads.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wets
Senate
House
Lustig
Cuyahoga County
Battle Scenes From New York Trane Troops Reach Home
March 6 report lists about 500 Buckeye squads among returning troops. Bruno Fortner recounts Argonne fighting and a German hospital escape. Ernest Bickley from Sandusky and Paul Hosler of Canton detail wounds, invalidation and plans to return home. Other veterans, Olin Dood of Scio and several Akron, Kent, and Cadiz soldiers, are cited as recent returnees seeking discharge and convalescence.
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New York
Bruno Fortner
Fortner
Earnest Bickley
Ogonty Street
Sandusky
Ohio
103Rd Infantry
Verdun
Canton
Olin Dood
Scio
Company M 18Th Infantry
Argonne
Siboney
W. Wells
Middlefield
Carl H. Schaefer
West Buchtel Ave
Akron
Co Whyte
Kent
Emerson Hively
Olumbiana
Clarence B. Riley
Cadiz
Prohibition Won't Halt 600 Mile Indy Race Attendance
Indianapolis officials report that Prohibition will not seriously affect attendance at the 600 mile auto race at the Speedway this May. They expect some patrons may stay away due to the dry territory but anticipate still strong turnout. There is talk of trying to persuade Eddie Rickenbacker to drive again.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Eddie Rickenbacker
Socialist delegation backs workers councils in German constitution
Dispatches from Berlin report that with government consent a socialist delegation proposes workers and soldiers councils become part of Germany's constitution. Rebels promise grain from Russia if a German Soviet republic is formed.
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Copenhagen
Msg
Samm
Weimar
Berlin
Ford faces tax bill substantial but uncertain figures
Detroit reports Ford Motor Company face an estimated income tax around six million dollars for the previous year. Officials say the final total may be influenced by accounting work ongoing by a large staff of accountants and clerks, with completion not yet reached.
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Detroit
Mich
Mar
Ford
CFE
Toner
Stores to Close After Membership Meeting
Local stores announce closure following a members meeting citing strategic realignment. Officials say operations will pause at year end, with workers advised to seek reassignments or severance as plans proceed. Community merchants warn of short-term disruptions to customers during the transition.
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