Britain faces renewed industrial war as nonunion coal blocks railways
London dispatch reports imminent strike pressure as "Bob" Williams signals readiness to mobilize transport workers. Government orders Caledonian Railway out of public duties amid nonunion coal refusals. Geddes and unions hold talks while troops and defense measures are readied for potential industry shutdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. L. Keen
United Press
London
Great Britain
Bob” Williams
Transport Workers
Scotland
Eric Geddes
Charles Ormap
Railway Union
Williams
Thames
Glasgow
Rigilway
Doe
Dainty Dolls in Jail After Lorain Exhibition
Four Cleveland women were held by police over a recent dancing exhibition by a group calling themselves dainty dancing dollies. The event on May 3 allegedly distributed a general blish to Lorain authorities. The women blame their manager for the affair. He operates a troupe of a dozen women entertaining businessmen in small cities. The dancers say they have performed in Columbus and Elyria with less pronounced costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lorain
Ohio
Columbus
Elyria
Miners oppose wage cuts as Lewis visits Washington
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, says miners will not accept wage reductions. He notes the contract runs to March 1922 and living costs have not fallen, despite a request from the Central Pennsylvania Central Producers Association for a conference on the wage issue. Lewis was en route to Washington for AFL executive council talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Washington
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Central Coal Producers’ Association of Central Pennsylvania
Seek No Futher Coal Offer At Athens Bank Building
Telephone Home Coal Company in room 35 at Athens National Bank Building for their attractive proposition to fill your coal house now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Coal Company
Athens National Bank
Smokers Combine Match Holder and Receiver for Lamp
A compact device merges a match holder with a receiver to power an electric lamp table setup. The design aims to streamline lighting by housing ignition and conduction within a single unit.
Volstead Seeks Harder Prohibition Enforcement Bill
Representative Andrew J Volstead proposes a tighter enforcement act to bar use of beer as medicine and to curb liquor production and distribution until demands are met. The measure aims to strengthen the already strict liquor laws and curb illicit alcohol practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Volstead
Congress
Hair from George Washington added to McKinley memorial relics
A lock of George Washington's hair was added to the McKinley memorial relic room in Niles Ohio. The piece is certified by George Lanier Washington a great grand nephew of Washington and comes with an affidavit tracing the hair from his inauguration to Jane Washington until her death and the brooch its housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Washington
George Lanier Washington
Marriage Licenses Granted in Athens
Charles Pierce, laborer, and Ida Starkey, housekeeper, both of Athens, received licenses. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. B F Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arles Pierce
Athens
Ida Starkey
B. F. Timmons
Thaura Strike Near Buenos Aires Dockfront
Mounted police guard Buenos Aires docks to block clashes as union workers oppose replacement by non union labor. The Martha Washington, chartered by Munson Line, faced boycott after crew payment demands were rejected and officers refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Miller
United Press
Buenos Aires
Employers’ Association
Siual
Martha Washington
Munson Line
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to Feature Harvey C. Smith
The Wednesday luncheon will feature Hon. Harvey C. Smith secretary of state and Zanesville resident. A longtime state political figure and advisor to Governor Davis, Smith is known as a popular leader with deep involvement in legislative and executive matters, and will deliver an engaging message to Athens residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Harvey C. Smith
Smith
Zanesville
Davis
Athens
Wheat Prospects Brighten in America
The May 1 winter wheat acreage reached 38,721,000 acres, down 4.6 percent from last autumn and up 2.6 percent from last year’s harvest. The average condition stood at 88.8 percent on May 1, versus 91 percent on April 1 and 79.1 percent on May 1 of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Morgan to Give Athens High School Commencement Address
The Athens high school commencement program will include a address by C. F. Morgan, former school superintendent and current YMCA worker in New York City. Principal Russell Rupp has received Morgan’s telegram confirming his plan to speak at the First M. E. church on Friday evening June 10. Morgan has long supported the class of 1921 of A H S and its integration into the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens High School
Athens School
C. F. Morgan
New York City
Russell Rupp
Morgan
M. E
France Rejects German Aid in Upper Silesia Order
Paris reports a note to Berlin stating France will not permit German soldiers to help restore order in Upper Silesia. The statement came on Monday and clarifies French policy amid postwar tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Upper Silesia
Berlin
Babies Are Never Astonished at Anything
A light humorous note explains that babies remain unastonished by all events, illustrating their constant babylike curiosity and absence of surprise.
Wellington state game farm hatching 7000 pheasant eggs
The Wellington state game farm reports 7,000 pheasant eggs incubating as part of ongoing poultry propagation efforts. Officials note careful monitoring of temperature humidity and hatch rates to meet stocking goals.
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Wellington CO
Berlin Hope Follows Failure to Unite on Allied Ultimatum
Berlin reports a hopeful turn as Reichstag leaders split over accepting the allied ultimatum. Night sessions failed to unite Democrats Volkspart and majority Socialists, with four o’clock session planned for action. Paul Loeb seen as leading chancellor candidate and cabinet to be drawn from the coalition. Berlin papers note a radical proposal to refuse the treaty and ally with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Democrats
Volkspart
Paul Loeb
Germany
Russia
Soviet
Unidentified man arrested in Mt. Vernon for carrying clothes
A 60 year old unidentified man was arrested in Mt. Vernon New York. He carried his clothes on his person rather than wearing them citing heat as the reason. He had ample clothing with him at the time of arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
N. Y
New York
Mike Clementi
McNamara to Leave San Quentin After 15 Year Term
John J. McNamara prepared to exit San Quentin May 10 after a 15 year sentence for complicity in the 1910 Los Angeles Times dynamiting and Llewellyn Iron Works blast. He may address a structural iron workers meeting, signaling return to labor affairs or retirement. He noted his brother Jim remains jailed for life.
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M. D. Tracy
United Press
San Quentin Penitentiary
Calif
John J.mcnamara
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Structural Iron Workers
Jim
McNamara
Llewellyn Iron Works
Executive committee of Ohio Federation of Churches meets
The Ohio Federation of Churches executive committee met in Columbus to review Secretary B F Lambs report on recent activities and to plan the program for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Federaion of Churches
B. F. Lamb
Detectives In Turkish Bath Apprehend Suspect
Detective Grady and Eddie McBride were in a Turkish bath when Grady chased and captured the wanted man on a slippery floor. Both were described as wearing birthday attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grady
Eddie McBride
McBride
Renewed U S Defense Pledge Claims Amid Senate Debate
Senator Spencer of Missouri renewed in a senate speech the assertion that President Wilson told the Paris conference Romania Czecho Slovakia and Serbia the U S would use armed forces to enforce the covenant if needed. Wilson and Tumulty denied it and Spencer presented a stenographic report and Hughes letter noting copies of the speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spencer
Missouri
Senate
Wilson
Romania
Czecho- Slovakia
Serbia
United States
J. P
State Department
Hughes
White House
Brown named personal representative on Harding reform commission
Walter F. Brown of Toledo Ohio has been chosen as personal representative of President Harding on the legislative commission that is re organizing government departments.
Burke seeks court ruling on referendum synopsis
In Columbus on May 10, Senator Burke’s attorneys awaited a decision from Attorney General Price after Secretary of State Smith refused to accept the petition form and synopsis for the state department reorganization bill. The denial rested on an emergency clause. Burke may pursue mandamus against Price or Smith to place the issue before the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. F. Burke
Price
State Department
Smith
Atorney General Price
Burke
State Supreme Court
Joel Haskins Leaves Athens County for Ross Farm Life
Joel M. Haskins, once a well known Trimble resident, plans to move to Ross county near Bainbridge. He has bought a home with four acres of rich soil and will devote himself to farming watermelons and other garden crops. His departure will be felt in the Sunday Creek valley where he was regarded as a local healer of spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel M. Haskins
Trimble
Athens County
Athens
Ross County
Bainbridge
Joel
Sunday Creek
Harvey Arrives as New Ambassador to Britain
Col. George Harvey, appointed ambassador to Great Britain, arrives in Southampton aboard the Aquitania on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Southampton
Eng
Col
George Harvey
Great Britain
Aquitania
Rates Await Wage Ruling From Labor Board
Washington May 10 President Harding and cabinet members expect the railroad labor board to decide soon on wages for railroad workers. The wage ruling is seen as a key step toward readjusting railroad rates, allowing railroads to set operating expenses more accurately and the ICC to adjust fares accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
Open Shop Move Is Scored By Gompers
Paris dispatches report Germany will accept the allied ultimatum and sign, with French troops held at the Ruhr border awaiting orders. A Warsaw dispatch notes German forces disarming a French detachment at Koenigshutte in Silesia and shifting control of Kanarzin amid costly fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Miller
Paris
Berlin
Germany
Quai d'Orsay
Ruhr
Koenigshutte
Silesia
Warsaw
Copenhagen
Kanarzin
Strecker Chosen for Athens High School Baccalaureate
Rev C L Strecker pastor of First Methodist chosen by the Athens high school seniors to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at First Christian Church on Sunday evening June 6. The city clergy will participate with Rev E D Murch giving opening prayer and Harry Z Foster of the Athens school reading scriptures. Graduation class will select the music.
Detroit attorney posts bond for Eddie Cicotte in Chicago
D Cassady of Detroit appeared in criminal court in Chicago on May 10 and posted 7600 dollars in bonds for Eddie Cicotte, the former White Sox player.
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Chicago
D. Cassady
Detroit
Eddie Cicotte
White Sox
Radical IWW convention shows milder radical image
United Press reports Chicago IWW delegates at the 1921 convention presented a less militant picture with no bombs or sedition presses. Leaders openly admit no intellectual leadership remains and plan to raise 75000 to reimburse bondsmen for nine convicts who failed to report at Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl V. Little
United Press
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
Leavenworth Prison
Leavenworth
Street Car Man Pleads Not Guilty in Mother-in-Law Beating
Harold Youmans assistant city engineer pleaded not guilty to beating his mother-in-law Mrs Julia Hoffman 45 with an iron pipe on Monday night in Cincinnati Ohio. He was released on a 2009 bond. A stray sentence about peevish friends follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Harold Youmans
Julia Hoffman
Frank White Becomes U S Treasurer Replacing Burke
Frank White has succeeded John Burke as treasurer of the United States and his name will appear on the new bank notes and currency issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
John Burke
United States
Champlin Jailed for Assault After Promises to Reform
William Champlin of Chauncey received a suspended 90 day jail term after pledging to abstain from corn whisky and support his family. He assaulted his son Orrison with a club, was fined 306 dollars plus costs, and authorities noted damaged furniture from his drunken state.
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William Champlin
Chauncey
P. W. Helwig
Champlin
Orrison
Justice Helwig
Entertainment for piano fund at Rural Training School
A staged entertainment at the Rural Training school in Mechanicsburg tonight at 7 00 to raise funds for a piano. Miss Ferol Strickland of Ohio University is billed to present a humorous program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Ferol Strickland
Ohio University
An Optimist Believes Cheek Turns Spark No Hit
A wry remark depicts optimism as believing that turning the other cheek prevents retaliation. The line humorously critiques naïve conviction about conflict avoidance and consequences.
Doctors to report on McGannon's fitness for trial
In Cleveland on May 10 the court will hear a report from Dr. Richard Dexter and Dr. Charles W. Stone on William H. McGannon’s mental and physical condition. The judges seek to determine if he can stand immediate trial for perjury after an overnight examination at Rest Cure Sanitarium and a prior period of sickness since April 23.
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Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Allen
Richard Dexter
Chas. W. Stone
McGannon
Rest Cure
Gompers Denounces Open Shop At Cincinnati Labor Meet
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, warned against the open shop in a speech to a large labor gathering in Cincinnati. He attacked the industrial division of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and warned that the federation will not concede to open-shop pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
America
The
Federation
Gene Merce
Ers
Junod Home Sold to James Jones in Athens
James A. Jones purchases the George L. Junod home at 209 East State Street and plans to place a sign next fall. The Junod family will remain at 127 North Congress Street until then while plans for the future are not announced. The Junod residence is described as one of the most modern and best built teak houses in Athens.
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Junod
James Jones
James A. Jones
George L. Junod
East State Street
Jones
Force of Habit Sherrif improvises door entry incident
Medina Colorado May 10 Sheriff P. Bigelow reports a door forced to be opened by habit. A resident's house was entered and a boy inside was made a prisoner before officers intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina, CO
Sherif P
Bigelow
Petek
Colleet
Ohio wheat crop forecast for prominent 1940s period
Ohio officials forecast a wheat crop of 40 750 000 bushels for this year based on USDA data. Last year’s yield reached 28 308 000 bushels while the year average stood at 35 170 000. May 1 crop condition was 91 percent normal, with April 1 at 87 percent and May 1 last year at 68 percent, against a ten year average of 85 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Pny
United States Department of Agriculture
Officials Indicted in Blue Sky Law Violation
Officials of the Knox Tire and Rubber Company in this city were indicted late today on a charge of violating the blue sky law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Tire and Rubber Company
Special Chapter Meeting of Athens R. A. M.
Special meeting of Athens Chapter R. A. M. is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 PM. Worshipful Master Morton and officers will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
An Ordinary Hen Eats as Much as a Prize Winner
The Athens Messenger advertises a free 26 page booklet on standard and non standard chicken varieties. It invites readers to write to the Washington Information Bureau for a copy, enclosing postage and stamps and providing name and address details.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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