Death toll from flu surges in Athens County
In February the Athens County district saw 62 deaths, 33 in Athens town, 18 in Athens, with 27 at the Athens state hospital due to influenza and related complications. The health commissioner notes flu dying out countywide but measles rise, diphtheria waning, and scattered scarlet fever cases.
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Athens County
J. M. Higgins
Canaan
Athens
Athensity
Athens State Hospital
Higgins
Lee
Alexander
Health Commissioner's Office
Glouster
Albany
Maxwell to Speak on Public Utility Regulation at Athens Luncheon
Grover C. Maxwell of Columbus, former Ohio Public Utilities Commission member and secretary, will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon on Wednesday at noon. His talk, “Public Utility Regulation,” follows his prior well attended appearance and focuses on utilities growth and regulation issues in the state.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Grover CG. Maxwell
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Maxwell
Athens
Yee Enterprises
Chamber of Commerce
Prohibition Blamed for Rise in Habit Forming Drugs
Senator Royal S. Copeland of New York blame Prohibition for the great rise in the use of habit forming drugs in the United States during remarks this afternoon in Washington.
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Washington
Royal S.S. Copeland
New York
United States
Cuno Vows Germany Will Not Capitulate in Reichstag Speech
Berlin March 6. In a speech at a special Reichstag session Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno proclaimed Germany will not capitulate and will not sign an unverifiable treaty. He argued for an honorable peace and said immediate intervention by outside powers was unlikely, noting continued passive resistance by the Germans.
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Berlin
Ruhr
Wilhelm Cuno
Reichstag
Germany
Cuno
Millions Hating Morning Rise Highlighted in Stats
Statistics show about 9,000,000 people in the United States dislike waking up. The figure emphasizes a widespread aversion to early mornings.
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The
United
Mine Disaster Probe Opens in West Virginia
START DISASTER PROBE ARISTA West Virginia March 6 initiation began today into explosion at the Banoke Coal and Coke company mine in Jetta West Virginia last Friday that killed miners.
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Arista
West. Va
bAnoke Coal and Coke Company
Jeta
W. Va
Iners
War games aboard Henderson head to Panama Bay
The navy transport Henderson carries the official fleet inspection party led by Secretary Denby on a trip down the Chesapeake to Port au Prince and Colon. Aboard are 84 officials, eight senators, 35 representatives, 12 officers, and 29 media members. The group will observe maneuvers, test the canal fortifications, and shell a radio controlled battleship Town during planned war games.
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U.S
Henderson
Panama
Atlantic
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Colon
Panama Canal
Balboa
Panama Bay
Navy Department
Navy
Board of Strategy
Canal
Broadcasting interference sparks U.S. conference plan
Secretary of Commerce Hoover announced that radio authorities in Washington will convene soon to address interference and other broadcasting and receiving problems. The move aims to seek a solution through a high level conference.
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Washington
U. S
Half a Million in Confiscated Liquor Seized in Philadelphia Raids
Prohibition agents led by Frederick A. Hazeltine confiscate about 500000 worth of liquor in Philadelphia. A bottling plant raid uncovers 4000 sacks each with 24 bottles of Johnny Walker Scotch marked for export only, plus counterfeit stamps. Ten men were caught bottling diluted liquor from barrels, with stock shipped from Savannah. Other raids on breweries yield 800 barrels of high content beer.
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Philadelphia
Frederick A. Hazeltine
Pennsylvania
Johan Friederich
Johnny Walker
Savannah
Georgia
President Harding's Southland Trip Heads to Florida
President Harding and his party ride the presidential special from Washington to Ormond Florida. The train, led by engineer Joe Dresser, travels two hours faster than usual. Mrs. Harding and Attorney General Daugherty recover from illness and look forward to Florida sunshine. The party plans to visit the winter home of Mr. and Mrs. KE McClean and then hit Ormond golf links.
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George R. Holmes
President Harding
Flormeda
Washington
Harding
Florida
Ormond
Joe Dresser
Atlantic Coast Line
Daugherty
KE. B. McClean
Ormond Golf Links
German Ambassador to France Dies After Operation
Berlin reports Dr. Wilhelm Mayer Von Kaufbeuren German ambassador to France died in a Munich hospital after a stomach operation.
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Berlin
Wilhelm Mayer von Kaufbeuren
France
Munich
Chicago Quieted: Police Guard Suspected Disorderly Houses
Chicago police in force numbered around two thousand guard front and back doors of alleged disorderly houses. Chief Charles C. Yitzmorris ordered strict stationing after welfare workers labeled the city the wickedest in the world. Critics warned of a crime outbreak the police may struggle to contain.
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Chicago
Charles C. Yitzmorris
Yitzmorris
New French Reservists Kept Ready Through May
Paris March 6 The French cabinet decided not to demobilize the 1921 military reserve class until the end of May. The government regulations would have sent them home on April 1, but authorities announced the delay to maintain manpower for France.
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Paris
Foreign Office
World Wide Revolution Predicted By Lenine Statement
Moscow March 6 Nico lai Lenine head of the soviet government declared that the world is moving toward a universal revolution. He said the outside world is split into militaristic and capitalistic camps and Western powers seek to push the socialist movement backward using internal conflicts.
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Treadvle
Diet Opokesman
Lenine
Adele Parker
N.S
Moscow
Nicolai Lenine
Committee of Workers and Peasants
Demand for babies in Ohio outpaces supply says official
Ohio child welfare official Harry M. Howatt notes strong demand for babies from one hour to three years old, with decline for ages three to thirteen before rising again after thirteen, as parents seek adoptive or foster placements.
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Columbus
O. Mar
Ohio
Harry M. Howatt
Children’s Bureau
State Division of Charities
Standard Head Heres Gas I raeT BI Sum
W C Teagle president of Standard Oil of New Jersey says gasoline unlikely to reach 1 per gallon soon. He notes substitutes can be produced at 80 cents a gallon and argues supply and demand will keep prices from rising, calling La Follette report politically inspired.
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New York
W. C. Teagle
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Teagle
LaFollette
State seeks scalp of dry law graft in Cuyahoga
March 6 indictments against 29 or more officials tied to dry law enforcement in Cuyahoga County will be sought by Prosecuting Attorney Edward C. Stanton. He said prima facie evidence of graft and corruption exists against many suburban officials as the probe nears its close.
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Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Edward C. Stanton
Severe Fighting Breaks Out Over Balkan District
Severe clashes in Macedonia between Bulgarian irregulars and Servians erupt, claiming 30 lives in a single engagement including 27 Bulgarian irregulars and 3 Servians. authorities say regular forces are not involved in the fighting.
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Balkan
Aulens
Macedonia
Ohio proposes modified single tax program in Columbus
E W Doty of Cleveland former state utilities commissioner proposes a modified single tax plan to Governor Donahey and lawmakers as a solution to Ohio tax problems. The Cole bill authorizing county auditors to publish annually a list of all property exempt from taxation including church and charitable property failed in the senate taxation committee after passing the house.
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Columbus
Donahey
E. W. Doty
Cleveland
State Utilities Commission
Ohio
House
Senate Taxation Committee
Counter Revolt Brews in Greece Travelers Say
A Daily Mail dispatch from London quotes travelers arriving from Athens that a counter revolution is brewing in Greece. It reports military measures and says machine guns have been mounted at strategic points in the capital.
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London
Greece
Bbrindisi
The
Daily Mail Today
Athens
Gov Donahey Supports Atwood Fishermen Bill
Columbus dispatch notes Gov Donahey today endorsed the Atwood fishermen measure, backing terms favorable to Hoense interests amid ongoing legislative action in Ohio.
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Columbus
Donahey
Atwood Fishermen
Jury to be drawn anew in Roberts murder trial
In Steubenville Ohio Judge Worley sustains defense claim that jurors were improperly summoned by mail in the second degree murder case of Ted R. Roberts. A new jury will be drawn immediately after the jurors are discharged following a drawn out legal wrangle.
French Advance Near Mayence Bridgehead
French troops moved north of the Mayence bridgehead occupying Kronberg and Ramscheid as reported from Wurzburg.
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Berlin
Mayence
Kronberg
Ramscheid
Wurzburg
Railroad Strike Still Unsettled Causes Transport Delays
President Harding cites unresolved railroad shop men disputes as the cause of inadequate transportation and interrupted coal deliveries in a public letter to Stephen Eb Cowper secretary of the Federated Shop Crafts of the Central of New Jersey, released at the White House.
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Washington
Mar
President Harding
Stephen Eb, Cowper
Federated Shop Crafts
The
Central of New Jersey
Mrs UV Steiner 66 Dies After Auto Crash in Lima Ohio
Lima Ohio March 6 Mrs UV Steiner 66 of Pandora died from injuries after a automobile collision. Her husband and son, also in the wreck, are reported to be recovering. The accident happened during a heavy fog.
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Lima
Steiner
Pandora
Relic cannon sold at Martinsburg auction
A Revolutionary War era cannon that stood at Fort Loudoun during General George Washingtons militia days was sold at auction near Martinsburg West Virginia for 25 dollars. The weapon and its historic role were highlighted as a long standing local artifact.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Fort Loudoun
George Washington
Impounding of Autos of Speeders Trialed in Cleveland
Cleveland officials announce a new plan to impound cars of convicted speeders as a substitute for jail. Judge Samuel H. Silbert says the program aims for greater effectiveness, with offenders facing auto impoundment from one to three months in lieu of jail sentences.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, CO
Samuel H. Silbert
Vatican and Italian government exchange cordial message
March 6 reports say the Vatican and Italy’s government are exchanging cordial messages for the first time in decades. An Archbishop from Messina, after visiting Rome, said the pope is pleased with Premier Mussolini and his work, sending best wishes to the premier. In Cleveland, Mayor Kohler clashed with the city council over a natural gas rate ordinance, with sharp accusations on both sides during a lengthy council session.
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Rome
Vatican
Messina
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Cleveland, O
Fred Kohler
Kohler
Council
Refusing to Pay Debts Demanded by the Invaders
Rochum reports municipal authorities refuse to pay the 35 million marks fine imposed for defying French orders. The populace is angry and fear of trouble grows as tensions rise in the town.
Train Hits Bus at Crossing Injures Sister Clergyman
Bridgeport reports a railroad man from Bellaire was seriously hurt when his train struck a bus at a crossing. A sister riding the front of the engine was badly crushed. No passengers on the bus were injured.
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Bridgeport
C. FE
Bellaire
Gas wells drilled near Grafton draw excitement
In the Grafton area near Elyria Ohio two large gas discoveries are reported. A 2 000 000 cubic feet well is being drilled on the Ed Durkee farm while a 3 900 000 double feet well was struck on the Henry Barth farm. Ohio Fuel and Gas Co. and the Fast Ohio Gas Co. are active in the field.
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Elyria
Grafton
Ed Durkee
Henry Barth
Ohio Fuel and Gas Co
Fast Ohio Gas Co
Plane Carrie Res Aground In Fog Near Pensacola
The U S S Langley, a plane carrier, and the steamship La Bette from New York ran aground in Pensacola Bay in heavy fog. Tugs stand by to float them at flood tide. Langley had been returning from Gulf experiments in launching and landing planes when the fog forced abandonment of the maneuvers.
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Pensacola
Fla
Langley
la Bette
New York
Gulf
British debt deal nears final terms with Britain
Washington officials report rapid progress on a $4.6 billion war debt settlement with Great Britain. The agreement outlines payment terms approved by Congress and to be sent to London for approval by the chancellor of the exchequer before signing by the British ambassador. Negotiations will then extend to other foreign charters as funding aims to speed repayment at lower interest.
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Great Britain
United States
American
Treasury Department
Congress
London
O. K
Sir Auckland Gedder
Deb Funding Commission
Smoot
Utah
Burter
Ohio
Congrons
Commission
Italy
Snow Storm Delays Travel Across Pittsburgh Area
A heavy snow storm gripping Pittsburgh and surrounding counties since midnight disrupts travel. Trains struggle to maintain schedules as the winter storm extends into the mountains to the east, north and south of the city.
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Pittsburgh
Nort
Pittsburg
Governor Donahey signs padlock bill in Ohio
Columbus March 6 Governor Donahey signed the padlock bill giving courts power to declare a place where liquor is sold a nuisance and order it locked for a year. He did not sign the Atwood Spider fisherman license bill. Legislative leaders fear a possible veto of that measure.
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Columbus
Donahey
Ohio
House rules committee to steer bills to vote
Columbus Ohio March 6 The house rules committee will act as steering committee and only bills and resolutions it recommends will reach a vote. The move signals a likely early adjournment with major appropriations and the Taf taxation measure expected next week and a gasoline tax bill decision soon. A two weeks recess is probable.
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Columbus
House Rules Committee
Robbery Suspect Bandriy Linked to Toledo Ring
Lima police link the Hloover Roush store theft to a Toledo based band suspected of four similar robberies in the past fifteen months all carried out on Sunday nights.
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Lima, QC
Toledo
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