Debs Defies Court as Espionage Conviction Upheld
In a Canton speech Eugene V. Debs denounced the Supreme Court after it affirmed his espionage act conviction for a Canton Ohio speech. The court also upheld the act, and sentenced Debs to ten years. Frohwerk was similarly convicted for wartime publications.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Eugene V. Debs
Canton
Ohio
Debs
Jacob Frowerk
Missouri Staats Zeitung
Westenhaven
Moundsville
Supreme Court
Altho
Frohwerk
Lone officer arrives today on a transport
Lieut. Camp J. Campbell of the 369th field artillery, 78th division, arrives as the sole passenger on the S S Ferrore from St Nazaire after a rough voyage. Campbell, who began as a captain in the 869th and was promoted following heavy fighting at St Mihiel and the Argonne, earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery and will report to Camp Meade. Colonel Campbell declined to discuss his rapid rise, noting the war is over.
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New York
J. Campbell
369Th Field Artillery
S. S. Ferrore
St. Nazaire
Campbell
France
Ohio
Pennsylvania
St. Mihiel
Argonne
37Th
Ohio National
E. S. Glenn
J. A Campbell
Youngstown
Camp Meade
Battleship Nebraska Arrives With 110 Troops Aboard
The battleship Nebraska arrived in Boston today with 110 troops on board. The troops were split among Battery F of the 64th regiment C A C including ten officers and 230 men, across eight casual companies.
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Boston
Nebraska
New York Visit Ends With Borrowed Money Scene
Henry H. Wood of Louisville arrived in New York amid tipless barters and feeble reception from bell boys and hotel staff. He had to borrow money from a fellow traveler aboard the ship due to a shortage of coins and small bills.
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New York
Henry H. Wood
Louisville
Auto of Ahtens Stolen In Meigs County
A Cole Fight touring car belonging to Ed Sherman of this city was stolen from a Middleport garage Saturday night and recovered damaged in Rutland Sunday. The car had been overturned by thieves. Meigs county officials say they have a lead and are actively investigating.
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Ed Sherman
Middleport
Rutland
Meigs County
May Glass the Ride Among World’s Worst
Paris dispatch reports the preliminary peace treaty may require Germany to hand over officials tied to war crimes for trial by an international tribunal. The report says the former Kaiser likely cannot be extradited or held personally responsible, though a German effort to remove him from Holland is possible. If no alternative emerges, an international indictment could brand Wilhelm as the world’s greatest criminal.
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Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
Paris
Mar
Germany
Kaiser
Holland
Wilhelm
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Boden Near New Marshfield
Pair observed in Athens county mark their 50 years of marriage with a March 4 1919 celebration at a country home north of New Marshfield. About thirty guests attended, with a display of gifts and a lawn group photo following speeches songs and recitations from relatives and friends.
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New Marshfield
J. N. Boden
Boden
Athens County
Hoover
W. J. Boden
Clark
M. W. Carmen
Lenora
Errett Carmen
Marguerite
A. C. Conkey
Charles
Uriah Judy
Wesley Davis
Harvey Nichols
Charlies Lowry
McArthur
Holdren
Robert
Athens
Wade Shotts
Zanesville
Louisa Hamilton
Zaleski
Dell Norris
Columbus
Corrilla Boden
Riot Near YMCA Hut In London Involves U S Army
American and British authorities join civil officials investigating a riot at the YMCA hut in London. Hundreds of American soldiers and sailors aided by Canadians and Australians clashed with London police, with blame split between police overreach and soldiers taking matters into their own hands. Police and soldiers exchanged injuries as the crowd moved to Bow Street jail and order was restored after hours of intermittent fighting.
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London
Y. M. C. A. Hagle Hut
Bow Street
Hoover hints at resigning from food administration in July
In Paris on March 10 1930 Herbert Hoover said he and other food administration members may resign in July to earn a living. He said problems of price fixing and distribution must be solved by someone else as neither he nor others in the administration can continue in government service after next July.
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Paris
Herbert Hoover
Food Administration
Baptist Association Meeting Deferred
Weather postpones Baptist association meeting scheduled for Saturday. Inclement conditions prevented out of town members from attending, delaying the organization of local Baptists to a later date.
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Baptist Meeting
Baptist Association
Baptists
Troop Trains Carrying Ohio Soldier Cadres Pass Through Athens
Two colored soldiers trains, mostly Ohio men from the 92nd Infantry, moved through Athens en route to Camp Sherman. The 4:30 train had eleven coaches and the 6:15 train ten coaches with mobilized troops from Camp Grant Illinois. A sister’s embrace greeted a soldier as the second train halted at the station. Citizens urged to assist soldiers by contacting local volunteers on specific weekday schedules.
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Ohio
Athens
Camp Sherman
Theth Infantry
92Nd Division
Camp @rant
Ill
Clara Atkinson
C. M. Copeland
Jennie O'Dell
Lindley Hall
T .R. Biddle
T. W. Craig
Gertrude Barth
Helen Allom
Emma Battin
German scientist invents solidified wine substitute for rubber
A German scientist develops a solidified wine preparation that can substitute rubber in many uses. The invention promises versatile applications across industrial and commercial sectors, potentially affecting markets for seals tires and bearings.
Thirty Five Hurt In Trolley Crash Near Maumee Ohio
A southbound Toledo Bowling Green and Southern traction car collided with a Clover Leaf passenger train at Maumee crossing nine miles south of Toledo at about 8 AM. The car plunged down a 16 foot embankment and authorities fear fatalities among the injured.
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Toledo
Toledo, Bowling Green and Southern Traction
Maumee
Here
Slayers Sought After Slaying In Akron Police Chase
Police continued the search for the third of three men suspected in a fatal shooting of Patrolman George H. Verne and wounding Detective William McDonnell and Patrolman Stephen McGowan in Akron.
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Akron
George H. Verne
William McDonnell
Stephen 8. McGowan
President Wilson Receives Paris Peace Progress Reports
On the George Washington March 10 President Wilson, mildly under the weather, reviews a large influx of wireless Paris peace progress messages. He plans direct travel from Brest to Paris to confer with Secretary Lansing Col House and others, awaiting conference results before decisions on the League of Nations draft.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
George Washington
Mar
Wilson
Grayson
Paris
Brest
Lansing
Col. House
League of Nations
Rise in U S farm land value hits new high
The joint crop report from Ohio and the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates shows the average farm acre value rising from 106 to 109 dollars in a year. Wheat remaining on farms accounts for 6,632,000 bushels or 15 percent, with corn 29 percent, oats 36 percent, and barley 23 percent still on farms nationwide.
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Columbus
Mar
United States
Ohio Department of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Crop
Escapee from Athens State Hospital Enlists in Army
Andrew Jackson, colored, confined at Athens State Hospital, escaped after war began. A Dansville NY hospital report says he was later admitted to the insane ward there, and federal authorities seek his return to Athens. His wife lives at South Charleston and he remains in need of constant care. The Athens board requests his transfer back to the state hospital.
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Andrew Jackson
Athens
United States General Hospital
Board of Administration
Dansville
Jackson
Idle Ohio Mines Reflect War-Era Slump and Market Shifts
About 15 000 of Ohio’s 60 000 miners have been idle since early this year. John Moore of the Ohio Mine Workers’ organization blames lost business from postwar shutdowns and federal coal market orders affecting Illinois and Michigan. No relief expected in Ohio before lake traffic resumes.
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Ohio
John Moore
Ohio Mine Workers’ Organization
QO Cosi
Service at the Plains Quarterly Meeting Set
Rev. Elsen will conduct a quarterly meeting at The Plains M. E. Church next Wednesday evening.
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Elsen
Quartery
The
Plains M. EB. Church
Scout Troop Formed To Meet At First M. E. Church
A third Boy Scout troop will be discussed and organized this evening at 7 oclock for all boys to meet in the church basement recreation room. Walter Porter leads the effort, previously heading Troop Two. All interested boys urged to attend.
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Walter Porter
War Prices to Be Reduced by Uncle Sam
Government plans first step to lower wartime prices through a new industrial board. A conference Wednesday of steel and iron men led by Judge H. B. H. Gary will set iron and steel prices to hew to a stable level. Pig iron likely first target as the board seeks lasting reductions to bolster business confidence.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Industrial Board
Steel and Iron Men
HB. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Captain Rafel Johnson Promoted to Major in Army
Captain Rafel Johnson of the 37th division has been promoted to Major and assigned to the 148th infantry. He received the rank on February 22 and was decorated February 24. Mrs. Johnson confirms the news in a letter dated February 23. He is a brother of Major S. M. Johnson and son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Johnson. The division is expected to return home soon.
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Rafel Johnson
148Th Infantry
Allies Prepare Food Aid As Germans Await Relief
Paris dispatch says the supreme economic commission will resume Brussels talks with Germany. A first relief program would lift part of the blockade allowing export of coal and potash while neutrals credit falls short. In return Germany would sequester most of its merchant fleet to ferry food to last until the next harvest. Admiral Wemyss may lead the council with Baruch and Lamont noted as American members.
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United Press
Paris
Supreme Economic Commission
Brussels
Supreme War Council
Germany
United Preas
Admiral Wemys
Economic Council
Bernard Baruch
Th Lamont
Pine
Pendents
Swamping: The Senate Now Mail On League 1
United Press reports the Senate action on mail on league 1 begins amid debate and room for wagering. The article notes political tensions and party dynamics shaping the move.
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THE
Senate
New disease in Midwest alarms Chicago doctors
Fifteen cases of a mysterious illness resembling sleeping sickness have appeared in Chicago with one fatality. Joseph Feldman’s death certificate cites lethargic encephal. Miss Lydia Gray of Evanston remains comatose for eighteen days as a health official notes opinions vary whether it is a form of infantile paralysis.
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Chicago
Joseph Feldman
Lydia Gray
Evanston
John Dill Robertson
Africa
Robertson
Barber Declines 16400 For Won't Leave Maine
Peter De Simons of Rockland Maine refused a $16400 bequest because the will required him to reside in Italy. The case highlights a testator's stipulation about place of residence tied to inheritance.
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Rockland
Maine
Peter de Simons
Italy
Weather summary forecasts unsettled week after storm
The report notes a severe Saturday rain storm and a windy Sunday with a bright finish Monday. The Washington forecast calls for fair weather early in the week then unsettled conditions with occasional rains and temperatures near or below normal.
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Washington
Hunger and unrest grip a city in wartime unrest
FragmentedOCR depicts a city during conflict with battles over control and fear of widespread violence. Citizens face disruptions as soldiers clash on streets and officials seek to prevent a collapsing order amid a tense, unsettled climate.
Bank Call and Columbus. State banks at March 4 close
Report on banks in Columbus and elsewhere shows the state banks closing March 4 with a statement of assets and liabilities. Officials note no unusual holdings as the season’s financial activity continues.
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Columbus. C
Ie State
Wood to chair national boxing board in U S
General Leonard Wood named chairman of a recently formed army and civilian board of boxing action to improve boxing operations across the United States. The group aims to standardize rules and enhance conduct within the sport nationwide.
Von Sanders to face trial for war crimes after Malta transfer
Constantinople dispatch says General Von Sanders former German lander in Turkey was taken to Malta and will be returned to Cone for trial along with several officers charged with violation of war rules.
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Paris
von Sanders
Turkey
Berlin
Constantinople
Malta
Cone
Feveob
Warfar
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Fred 8S
Ferguson
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L. C. Martin
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