Truce Efforts Rise as Irish Conflict Continues
May 3 A truce was declared between Irish free state supporters and the rebel Irish Republican Army amid ongoing violence. May 4 Fighting persisted in northern Ireland with ambushes on police. a policeman was killed near Magherafelt and several wounded. arrests made at Mullingar over barracks fire. Armistice terms discussed by leaders at Dublin's Mansion House. hopeful for a week end agreement.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Irish Republican Army
Belfast
Dail Eireann
Northern Ireland
Derry
Tyrone
Maghernfeldt
Crown
Ulster
Mullingar
Mansion House
Free State
Lewis at Capital to Talk Terms With Harding
John J. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America arrived in Washington to confer with Secretary Davis on government proposed terms to end the coal mining dispute. After a meeting with President Harding, Lewis said fundamental problems were discussed but no conclusions or actions were agreed upon to end the strike. In London a dispatch reports Wu Pei-Fu has shifted forces on the Chinese front, with Fengtain troops driven back.
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Ashington
John J. Lewis
United Mineger of America
Wiay
Davis
Lewis
Harding
White House
London
Wu Pei-Fu
Chang Tso Lin
Peking
Bank clerk pleads to $124,000 bank shortage
Shreveport Louisiana police said M E Phillips assistant cashier of the Commercial National Bank confessed to being short about $124,000 in the banks funds after his arrest today. He did not reveal how he disposed of the money.
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Shreveport
M. E. Phillips
Commercial National Bank
Phillips
German Interests Tie Up US Patents Revealing Secrets
Colonel Joseph McMullen told the Senate patents committee that German interests have already forfeited military secrets by tying up U S patents on railway artillery. He urged passage of the Stanley bill to revise American patent laws.
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Washington
Joseph McMullen
War Department
Senate Patents Committee
McMullen
New Store and Office Building Rising on North Court Street
A two story structure is under construction on North Court Street by W H Brooks, proprietor of a local grocery. The 17 by 50 foot building will host a ground level store rented by Carl Fuller for children's furnishings and novelties, while the second floor will hold offices occupied by Dr John Gue. Completion is expected by June 1.
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North Court Street
W. H. Brooks
Brooks
Carl Fuller
John Gue
Clinics Charged With Cafeteria Like Practice At Ohio Meeting
Dr Martin H Fisher University of Cincinnati accused pay clinics in Ohio of operating like cafeterias during a banquet closing the Ohio State Medical Association convention in Cincinnati May 4 He described patients receiving weighted treatment as they moved through a line of physicians and a card being punched.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Martin H. Fisher
University of Cincinnati
Ohio State Medical Association
Fisher
J. S. Rariden
Portsmouth
S. M. Platter
Columbus
J. E. Tuckerman
Cleveland
Toledo
American Medical Association
D. Selby
Warburton
Weather Delays Farm Work As Frost Hits Early Fruits
In Ohio during the past week field work advanced due to better conditions yet overall farming remained delayed by cool weather. Frost damaged 25 to 50 percent of early fruits in central areas while oats were seeded well on uplands and tiled lands. Meadows and pastures stayed very fine.
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Ohio
Traction Line Conflict Near East Liverpool Breaks Tie Up
East Liverpool company prepares to import 50 workers from Toledo and Cleveland to resume service on its lines, aiming to end an ongoing work stoppage.
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East Liverpool
Toledo
Cleveland
Steubenville, East Liverpool and
Beaver Valley Traction Company
Daugherty Declines Debate Over Morse Release Controversy
Attorney General Daugherty said he would not enter into a dispute with Senator Caraway over the Taft era release of Charles W. Morse from Atlanta federal prison. Caraway accused Daugherty of taking 25000 for the favor and challenged a public debate. Daugherty called the attack political and offered no reply.
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Washington
Daugherty
Senator Caraway
Arkansas
Charles’w. Morse
New York
Atlanta
Taft
Caraway
Dau ‘Gherty
Moe
Dau Jpherty
Charleston Trial Record Shows Defense Motion Denied
In Charleston West Virginia on May 4 the court overruled the defense motion to admit all state evidence to date at the treason and conspiracy trial of William Blizzard sub district president of the United Mine Workers. Sheriff Henry W Walker testified he did not disperse miners himself but reported conditions to the governor and said the situation was beyond his control. Reports of rough fights among witnesses were found to be greatly exaggerated.
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Charleston
W. Va
William Blizzard
United Mine Workers
Henry WL. Walker
Kanawha
Lens Creek
Parker Hanged for 1921 Chauffeur Killing at Houston
Carl Parker was hanged in Houston at 11 16 this morning for the murder of Morty Conroy a chauffeur killed on February 3 1921.
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Houston
Tex
Carl Parker
Morti Conroy
Allies Split Over Recognition Terms at Genoa Conference
At Genoa on May 4 the allied statement on recognizing the Moscow Soviet faced Russian scrutiny. France and Belgium oppose returning seized Russian property. France plans to stay in the conference with fresh instructions, while England and Italy favor a conciliatory line. The rift divides powers, with Germany pro Russia and Japan cautious about Siberia interests.
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Genoa
Moscow
France
Union
Belgium
Louis Barthou
Paris
Russia
England
Italy
Germany
Japan
Siberia
Jug of Stuff Go To Reap In Athens County
John Sorrell and Frank Kinkade of New Pittsburg faced Magistrate Pearl Helwig after a fishing trip with a half gallon jug of corn liquor. Kinkade pled guilty to possessing and transporting intoxicating liquor. fined 300 dollars with 100 suspended to supply the still. His car was confiscated until fines are paid. Earl French arrives in New York in mufti, declining to discuss public affairs.
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John Sorrell
Frank Kinkade
New Pittsburg
Mason City
George Baynham
Dana Nash
Nelsonville
Ike Waltons
Pearl Helwig
Kinkade
Sorrell
Uncle Dan Not to Meet Bills
Washington dispatch reports that allied governments must pay the costs of keeping American troops on the Rhine. The Eighth U.S. Infantry will remain part in Europe but only if European governments adopt means to meet the American bill of costs.
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Harry L. Rogers
I. N
Washington
Rhine
Eighth U. S. Infantry
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Krederie J. Hosmin
Passenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Will Fight Case in Local Court
W D Robinson, member of the Robinson and Landis insurance firm, appeared before Magistrate Helwig on a charge of speeding at the Athens Nelsonville road work site. He pleaded not guilty and the trial was set for 1 pm Thursday. Arthur Milliron was arrested on a separate charge of obstructing the Athens Albany road, pleaded guilty, and paid a total fine of 15.70 dollars.
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W. D. Robinson
Robinson and
Parker
Milliron
Athens-Albany
Helwig
Strikes Ease as West Virginia Miners Return to Work
Sirens of a break in the ranks of striking miners in West Virginia are evident as many workers resume at Table Ridge Coal near Thurmond. About 50 from Weeweln Coal Co plans to return today after a union ration halt. Other mines including Rock Lick and Madow For Coal report workers seeking reinstatement as operators expect a broader restart next week.
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Charleston
W. VA
West Virginia
Table Ridge Coal Company
Thurmond
Weeweln Coal Company
Rock Lick
Madow For Coal Co
Stover Coal Co
Fiverton Coal and Coke Co
New River
Tom Lewis
New River Coal Operator's Association
Manly Farmer Confesses Slaying of Miss Rebecca Nelson
Irvin Bonker 21, a Manly farmer, is jailed after confessing to shooting his sweetheart Miss Rebecca Nelson in a school cloak room four miles west of Manly. He claimed the act was prompted by rejection and attempted to rob Farmers' Savings Bank afterward.
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Ironwood
Irvin Bonker
Manly
Rebecca Nelson
Bonker
Famers’ Savings Bank
Memorial Day Service Moved to Sunday at Hebbardsville
Hebbardsville will hold its Memorial Day observance on the Sunday before May 30 under joint church sponsorship centering at the Presbyterian church beside the old cemetery. Morning children exercises noon basket lunches and a later patriotic service are planned with H A Matheny leading the music committee and Grace Potter directing speakers. The Messenger Watch Dog is scheduled to speak next Sunday in the New England Presbyterian Church and that afternoon at Carthage Presbyterian Church.
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Hebbardsville
Presbyterian Church
Old Cemetery
H. A. Matheny
Grace Potter
New England Presbyterian Church
Carthage Presbyterian Church
West Virginia Coal Output Up in Bituminous Fields
Huntington reports show increased coal production in West Virginia bituminous fields. The West Virginia Coal Association released figures detailing higher shipments and expanded mining activity in the region.
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Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
West Virginia Coal Association
Soviets Might Trade Rail Concessions for U S Loan
Moscow report cites M Stokloyv saying if Genoa talks fail Russia will seek a U S loan and offer Siberian railway concessions as collateral. He claims U S and Soviet interests align, noting Russia could help the United States counter Japan while America aids Russia in removing unwelcome guests.
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George Popofaf dl
N.S
Moscow
Russia
United States
Today
M. Stokloyv
Leventia
Stokley
Siberia
Japan
America
Explosion Hits Garage After Labor Strife in Moundsville
In Moundsville West Virginia an early morning explosion destroyed the garage of Samuel Hall. Bloodhounds were used but heavy rain hindered the trail of the dynamiters. Hall suspects the act sprang from his failure to use influence to stop his brother from continuing work at a coal mine where a strike is ongoing.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Samuel Hall
Dynamiters Hall
Beveridge Emerges as Republican Senate Nominee in Indiana
Indiana Republicans abandon tradition by nominating Albert J. Beveridge over incumbent Harry S New. Beveridge, a former progressive, won a surprising plurality in unofficial returns, shocking old-line Republicans and delighting Democrats who expect a tough November race despite Beveridge’s strength.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Harry
Albert J. Beveridge
Beveridge
Senator New
Radicals Force Out Americans In Shipping Circles
Andrews Furesth president of the International Seaman's Union told a congressional committee that I W W members have invaded American shipping circles and driven out real Americans. He said the group operates in shipping as the Marine Transit Workers.
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Washington
Andrews Furesth
International Seaman's Union
Furesth
Marine Transit Workers
Belford Nicholson Dies After Shotgun Accident
Belford Nicholson eight son of Mr and Mrs Garfield Nicholson of Bishopville was killed instantly at 11 45 today while playing with a shotgun at home. The charge entered the right side between the third and fourth ribs and pierced his heart. Dr Crawford was summoned but the boy died before reaching the house.
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Glouster
Belford
Garfield Nicholson
Bishopville
Dr. Crawford
Citizens discuss wartime safety in Cincinnati 1861
Historical notes record May 4 1861 meeting of Cincinnati residents on city safety during war. It also lists several political figures with birthplaces and death details including John Bell, Carey A Trimble, William H McGuffey, Milton St Southard, and others with dates spanning 1796 to 1836.
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Cincinnati
John Bell
Fremont
Pennsylvania
William H. McGuffey
Ohio University
McGuffey
Charlottenville
Washington County
Carey A. Trimble
Congress
Columbus pastors back evolution over biblical literalism
In Columbus on May 4 Rev. Dr. B. D. Evans and Rev. Irving Maurer voiced support for theistic evolution at the Institute of Christian Faith for men. They dismissed the Garden of Eden as a fairy tale and questioned the virgin birth while urging focus on God Jesus Christ and the Kingdom.
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B. D. Evans
Franklin Park
M. EK. Ehurch
Irving Maurer
First Congregational Church
Institute of Christian Faith For
Seasion
Columbus
Garden of Eden
Evans
Strong Chain of Evidence in Poisoning Case
Cleveland May 4 Officials and investigators under County Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton examine industrial insurance records to determine if two children of a jailed woman were insured. He awaits chemical analysis on a soldier's organs from a year ago to probe possible murder. Witnesses link the wife of five husbands to suspicious deaths and insurance payouts.
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Cleveland
Edward C. Stanton
Stanton
Borah Attacks Russian Envoy and Siberian General in Senate
Senator Borah of Idaho denounces Boris Bahme teff, the Russian ambassador to the United States, and General Gregorie Semenoff as a brutal band of brigands and murderers during a senate attack.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Boris Bahmeteff
United States
Gregorie Semenoff
Siberia
Senate
Semenoff
Beveridge Victory Roils Regular Republicans In Indiana
U. S. politics Washington reacts to Albert Beveridge defeating Senator Harry New in Indiana. Democrats hail the result as a repudiation of the Harding administration and predict Democratic gains next November while Republicans issue cautious defenses of Beveridge as a Republican candidate.
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I. N.S
Washington
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
Senate
New
Beveridge
Senator New
Harding
Cordell Hully
Democratic Nationsal Committee
Europe
Republicana
Body Identified by His Fiancee
Cincinnati dispatch details the recovered body from the Ohio River at Laddown Kentucky identified as Stephen Solderitz aged 21 from Bevistown Ohio. A bullet hole and heavy wire suggested murder and drowning. fiancée Norma Kahle 20 confessed plans to elope but could not name the killer.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Ladlow
Stephen Solderitz
Bevistown
Norma Kahle
Solderita
Masquerade Dance Featuring Bradfield Orchestra
Masquerade dance at K. I. Hall with Chauncey May 10 highlighted by Bradfield's orchestra. Park Plan 5 4 3 suggests seating or schedule notes from the event.
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Hall
Chauncey
Bradfield
Park Plan
Notice to Teachers for Troy Township Schools 1922
Teachers desiring to file application for Troy township rural schools in Athens county Ohio for the 1922 23 school year must send to the clerk before June 5 1922. We operate two room at Torch and Hocking Port and four one room schools with state salary schedule. FB TIDD Clerk Coolville Ohio 53 3.
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Troy Township
Athens County
Ohio
Torch
Hockingport
Tidd
Coolville
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