Athens County Faces Urgent Bond Drive Shortfall
Athens county must raise 315 850 by Saturday night to meet the Victory Liberty Loan quota as receipts lag. Nelsonville reports effort, but overall progress is slow, with daily targets of 105 000 needed for the last three days. Officials urge united action to honor heroes and fund the war effort.
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Business Anxious After Oil Sample Found in Building
In Philadelphia on May 8 a large office building halted activity after a suspicious package was found to hold a sample of crude oil. The discovery prompted a safety check by authorities and a temporary shutdown while the item was examined.
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No New Day Law Will Be Passed Before Drouht
Columbus Ohio May 8 There will be no dry enforcing laws enacted by the present assembly in effect when the state goes dry on May 24. Representative Crabbe asked for postponement of his dry bill until June. The house also considered the direct inheritance tax bill which passed the senate 30 to 0. Democrats filibustered the emergency cities relief bill as Republicans push to pass it.
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Frightful Rant at Fairgrounds Hails Drunken Spectacle
A drunken man at the fairgrounds ranted against America's freedoms and claimed he would return to France after serving seventeen months in the army. The audience reacted with disgust as the tirade ended in harsh laughter and jeers.
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German Peace Terms Soon. Reich Delegates Scrutinize Treaty
Versailles May 8 United Press reports German delegates spent the night dissecting the peace treaty text. Foreign minister Brockdorff-Rantzau prepares a full Berlin report for tonight. Allies expect a decision within the 15 day discussion period and plan further blockades if Germany refuses terms.
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Press Views Upon Treaty
Editorial roundup from United Press quotes major papers on the peace treaty. New York Times calls it a terrible punishment for Germany and its rulers. New York Tribune notes a high political noose and a path to peace. New York Sun credits Senate leadership and hints at broad reservations.
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France Faces Massive War Debts After 1914 Conflict
Paris papers debate postwar costs ranging around 170 billion francs equal to about 34 billion dollars. Petit Parisien notes fourteen points followed, while Petit Journal calls the Saar Valley dispute unresolved. Verite voices say the treaty will not satisfy anyone and may burden France further.
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Ten Thousand Auto Makers On A Strike
Ten thousand Willys Overland employees in Toledo remain on strike with no settlement in sight. The workers demand a 44 hour week while the company seeks a 48 hour week. The dispute has been peaceful so far.
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Officers Must Wear Discharge Chevron
War Department instructions require officers and enlisted men to wear a red discharge chevron on discharge from army service. Violations may lead to civil prosecution with penalties up to six months in jail or a $300 fine or both.
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Masonic Inspection at Paramathia Lodge No 25
Annual inspection of Paramathia Lodge No 25 F and A M Friday May 9 with work starting 5 30 PM one candidate supper at 6 PM all Masons welcome Roy Hinchman W M J A Palmer Sec
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Wilsons pledge to France sparks Senate uproar
President Wilson plans to present a Anglo American alliance proposal to aid France against unprovoked German attack. Senators expect fierce debate as some back the idea for immediate aid before the league of nations is ready, while others oppose a separate pact.
Cleveland Workers Form New Labor Party
In Cleveland Ohio a convention of delegates from the Cleveland federation of labor opens June 15 to organize a new Labor party. A vote among delegates shows 5432 in favor and 3505 opposed.
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World War Era US Britain France Pact Heads to Senate
Paris reports President Wilson will not urge ratification details for a defensive alliance with Britain and France. The pact would join the peace treaty at Congress May 19 and bind the US and Britain to aid France against a German attack if approved by the League of Nations.
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Farman Airplane Carries 25 Passengers to 5100 Meters
The Farman Mollath flying between Paris and Brussels reached 5,100 meters with 25 passengers aboard. The ascent took 1 hour 15 minutes and the descent 25 minutes.
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Third Italian Seeks to Escape the Electric Chair
Paul Chiavara appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court to review his death sentence for involvement in the Akron police murder. Two co‑defendants, Frank Mazzano and Rosario Borgio, were executed. Chiavara is scheduled to die on July 24. Consul Nicola and Chiavara’s lawyer will argue May 15 that Summit County Court of Appeals erred.
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Germans Emotions Range at Versailles Meeting 1871
At the Versailles conference room the German delegation led by Count Brockdorff-Rantzau faced mixed reactions as Clemenceau opened the session. The atmosphere shifted from humiliation to defiance while translators conveyed Brockdorff-Rantzau’s increasingly firm remarks.
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Atlantic flight NC-4 reports engine trouble near Cape Cod
Navy wire reports say NC-4 lost one motor but continued on three functioning engines while maneuvering to descend if needed. Other seaplanes NC-1 NC-3 NC-4 began first leg toward Halifax from New York with formation plans and escort boats.
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Germans to resist signing treaty say Paris
In Paris on May 8 observers doubted Germany will accept the draft terms after Brockdorff-Rantzau's Versailles speech. French circles call the speech insolent and many now believe the Germans will never sign. A vacuum brush patent for cleaning drafts was announced.
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