Neutrals Gather Greatest Riches of the Past Century
Six European neutral nations Norway Sweden Spain Holland Denmark and Switzerland grow wealthier from war profits the Federal Reserve bulletin says. Despite rising public debts and taxes their overall position is the strongest in a century.
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Unnted
Washington
Federal Reserve Bulletin Today
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Holland
Denmark
Switzerland
Sugar certificates aid home canning under Ohio plan
Ohio residents may obtain sugar certificates from retailers or the Federal Food Administrator to secure sugar for preserving and canning. Certificates require a purchaser to estimate needs and return surplus, with monthly turn in. The program aims to boost home canning while rationing non edible sugar use.
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Columbus
Ohio
Fred C. Croxton
County Food Administration
Federal Food Administrator
Food Administration
The
United States Food Administration
Explosion at Louise Coal plant leaves eight missing
Wellsburg West Virginia May 11 The Louise Coal Company nitro glycerin plant at Craft Creek was destroyed by a blast. Eight employees are believed dead. Mereland May 10 federal agents and police raid a mystery house of German propaganda and I W W literature three trunks seized. E O Gurlick the sole occupant was taken to the federal building for custody.
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United Press
Wellsburg
W. Va
Louise Coal Company
Craft Creek
Ohio
Mereland
Cleveland
E. 0
Gurlick
Federal
Washington
Foreign born making grand rush on court
The surge of naturalization applications for foreign born miners surged with sixty six filings through May 10 in the county clerk's office causing a temporary shortage of blanks. Names ages nationalities and residences are listed for dates May 3 to May 10 with many Austria Hungary Russia Poland and Finland origins in Poston Nelsonville Jacksonville and The Plains. Frances Hayes, deputy clerk, is praised for handling the workload amid regular court duties. The note adds the first self moving gun carriage was invented in France in 1769.
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United States
Vladimir Ratl
Austria- Hungary
Modoc
Steve Toth
Austria-Hungary
Floyd Rogaski
Poston
Andy Beny
Stanley Zulecki
Jacksonville
Joe Kachman
Nelsonville
R. D
Andy Freno
Andy Freno, Sr
Otto Hanninen
Russie
George Hayduk
Chauncey
Steve Benji
Joe Jenyi
John Kovives
Sam Santa
Frank Galick
Joe Ciki
Nick Teglas
Steve Vinoni
Steve Vargo
Joe Matyss
Aleck Ciki
Mike Ziga
Paul Bagaje
Joe Benyi
Martin Vinci
Frank Fogarasy
Martin Ciki
Martin Varaski
Jim Kentes
the Plains
John Kahanez
John Molner
Millfield
John Simon
Mike Covaji
Steve Turlik
John Vallo
S. Hocking
Joe Andrychevich
Tony Knend
Ohio Men Deny Self Interest in Aircraft Probe
New York May 11 Gutzon Borglum the sculptor issued a statement denying charges that his aircraft probe aimed to aid himself. He claims 3000 airplanes could have been in France in March to halt the German drive if Curtis and Wright-Martin had been allowed to proceed, but were blocked by a group of men in Ohio.
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New York
Gutzon Borglum
Borglum
France
Curtis
Wright-Martin
Ohio
British Chit Foretells Tit Next Attack
London reports a British War Office briefing by General Delma Radcliffe’s aide saying German reserves remain behind the Somme and the main effort will be there while attacks in Flanders continue. It notes French losses since March 21 are about a quarter to British and total British losses near 250000 by May 4.
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London
Somme
Delma Radcliffe
War Office
War Department
Flanders
Radcliffe
Msson
Washington
Body Shipped to Ohio from Fort Sill
In Lawton Oklahoma on May 11 the body of Lieutenant George Sherman of Athens an aviation student killed in a fall at Post Field Fort Sill was shipped to his Ohio home. Also noted Edward Carl Fischer former editor of the Waechter Und Anzeiger Cleveland will be taken to a German internment camp at St Oglethorpe Georgia tomorrow morning after arrest on a presidential warrant as a dangerous enemy alien. Joe Jackson Chicago slugger was ordered by his exemption board to report for military service with draft lists indicating potential call for May 25 and June 1 now under review by draft authorities.
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Lawton
Ohio
George Sherman
Athens
Post Field
Fort Sill
Cleveland
Edward Carl Fischer
Waechter Und Anzeiger
St. Oglethorpe
Fischer
Chicago
Joe Jackson
Chicago Americans
Greenville
D. C
Cominaky
Chicago Club
Jackson
Lima Vigilance Corps warns three alleged pro Germans
Ten automobiles carrying Lima vigilance corps members, all prominent businessmen, delivered warnings tonight to three alleged pro Germans. A target, Mrs Amelia N Davis, was told to remove German pictures and to remain silent if she cannot speak as a loyal American woman.
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Lima Vigilance Corps
Lima
Amelia N. Davis
Berlino
Berlin
Postmaster General Orders 24 Cent Airmail Stamp
Washington May 9 The Postmaster General Burleson orders a new 24 cent postage stamp in preparation for the airplane mail service set to begin May 15 between Washington Philadelphia and New York. The proposed rate is 24 cents per ounce for the service.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Burleson
Another Chance for Quick Overseas Duty in Ohio Call
The Ohio defense council employment division urges draft age men physically fit for general service to enlist and depart June 1. Positions include bargemen, brakemen, conductors, engineers, firemen, and inspectors for engineers regiments creation. Ordnance corps seeks gunsmiths and repairers. Veterinary corps needs veterinarians and stable workers. Signal corps seeks colored bricklayers. Apply at state free public employment offices.
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Ohio Defense Council
Ordnance Corps
Veterinary Corps
Signal Corps
Italy Boosts Reserve Force in France for Supreme Emergency
Washington reports Italy’s contribution to the Allied reserve army behind the French lines rises toward 260000 men. Premier Orlando, returning from the interallied war council in France, says entente leaders have confidence the Germans will fail to reach key objectives. General Foch can draw fresh strength from difficulties to sustain energy against danger.
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Washington
Italy
Foch
France
Orlando
Voch
Strenth
AMERICAN WAR INVENTION CLAIMS DEADLY SURPRISE
Washington reports that a new American weapon has been perfected and will surprise the Huns within weeks. Details are withheld for security. the device allegedly kills all living things within 80 yards. Discovered accidentally by an army officer, shipments are en route to France.
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Washington
France
Two Student Airmen Die in Florida Aerial Crash
In Pensacola, May 11, two student aviators from the Naval Station perished when their airplane burst into flames mid flight off Santa Rosa. Richard C. McCalla of Toledo, Ohio, burned to death and George Henderson of Rhode Island suffered probable fatal burns. The men were flying at about 1000 feet when the accident occurred.
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United Paraa
Pensacola
Florida
Santa Rosa
Richard C. McCalla
Toledo
George
Henderson
Rhode Island
Naval Station
Camp Sheridan Quarantined After Eight Day March
Montgomery Alabama May 11 The 112th Engineers on an eight day hike receive orders to return to Camp Sheridan at once Colonel McQuigg leads a forced march as a quarantine is imposed on Camp Sheridan beginning tonight.
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United Press
Montgomery
Ala
112Th Engineers
Camp Sheridan
Colonel McQuigg
Huns East Policy Criticised Over Ukraine Dispute
In the Reichstag main committee Gustav Noske demanded more information on Ukraine and protested German interference in Ukraine’s domestic affairs. He noted visible discord between Germany and Austria over the situation and called for clearer stance.
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London
Germany
Ukraine
Reichstag
Amsterdam
Gustav Noske
Austria
Brazil backs U S policy in war says Rodriguez Alves
President-elect Rodriguez Alves declares Brazil will follow the United States to the end of the war and continue backing U S leadership in the most friendly and genuine way. He plans to take office again on November 15, outlining his war policy amid speculation.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
United States
Rodriguez Alves
Governor Cox Awards Prizes After Patriotic Parade
Canton Ohio May 10 Governor Cox awarded prizes to winners in the Canton and Stark County war savings and thrift drive for school children. The event climaxed a patriotic demonstration with a 15 000 child parade and an address at the McKinley tomb. He declared authority to discipline any disloyal remark about the nation or the flag.
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Canton
Cox
Stark County
McKinley Tomb
Hertling Threatens Prussian Chamber Over Franchise Bill
Amsterdam May 9 Count von Hertling German chancellor and Russian premier threatens to dissolve the Prussian chamber if the third reading of the franchise reform bill is rejected the Cologne Gazette asserts.
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Amsterdam
Count von Hertling
Andrussian
Cologne
Clevelander Held for Trial on Disloyalty Charge
Amos Hitchcock, Cleveland school board member, pleaded not guilty at federal arraignment in Toledo Ohio. Trial set for June 4 with a $5000 bond posted.
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United Press
Toledo
Amos Hitchcock
Cleveland
Cadet Myers Dies in Plane Crash Near Fort Worth
Cadet Harry J. Myers from Bucyrus Ohio crashed while performing a spin at about 1,000 feet two miles east of Hickfield near Fort Worth. Witnesses report the dive ended instantly and the ceremony of the other cadets nearby.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Harry J. Myers
Bucyrus, C
Hickfield
Food officials set price breaks for flour substitutes
Washington on May 10 announced that wheat flour substitutes should sell 10 to 20 percent below wheat flour. Food Administrator Hoover ordered state admins to curb wholesalers and stop retailers charging unjustified prices. Cornmeal, corn flour and barley to be priced 26 percent and 10 percent below wheat.
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Washington
Hoover
Nelsonville Ads Seek Messengers and Listings
Nelsonville seeks one or more hustling fellows to sell the Messenger noon edition with papers arriving by 12 45 via traction. Apply to Mrs C H Bartlett. Also a seven room house for sale at 486 West Washington Nelsonville Ohio corner street in fine residence area call Sam West Columbus Street Nelsonville 6 5 10 percent Italy recognizes Boy Scout movement as national institution.
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Messenger
Nelsonville
C. H. Bartlett
West Washington Street
Ohio
Columbus Street
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