Poles Lose Heavily in Kosel Assault in Upper Silesia
Polish insurgents suffered heavy losses in an assault to seize Kosel from German irregulars and Italian soldiers. Dispatches report about 600 killed and wounded, severe fighting, and use of light artillery by both sides. German mine owners alleged insurgents threaten to blow mines and factories if forced to retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Groat
United Press
Berlin
Upper Silesia
Kosel
Brewers push for strict enforcement against beer as medicine
Anheuser Busch urged Congress via the House judiciary committee to tighten enforcement of the Volstead act and ban beer sold as medicine. Oliver Remmers accused brewers in Chicago, Pennsylvania and Ohio of producing real beer, claiming losses of 4 to 5 million dollars for his firm and urging officials to act against violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
Congress
Oliver T. Remmers
Anheuser, Busch
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Remmers
Cabinet Officer Bill Introduced For Public Welfare
A bill introduced in Congress by Representative Kenyon Wa and Representative Fess of Ohio would create a Secretary of Public Welfare. The cabinet officer would oversee a department aimed at delivering effective service for disabled soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Pall
Kenyon -Wa
Fess
Ohio
Ohio State Ag Agent Visits Athens County Farms
E. E. Barnes from Ohio State University and Athens County farm agent E. R. Raymond discussed Athens county farm conditions in a Wednesday conference. Raymond then spent time in Ames township assessing agricultural conditions there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Barnes
Department of Agriculture, Chemistry and Soils
Ohio State University
E. R. Raymond
Athens County
Raymond
Ames Township
Prison escape reported at Huntsville penitentiary
A mass breakout at Huntsville state penitentiary in Texas involved 15 to 30 white convicts escaping after shooting several guards. Guards were injured but the status of escapees was not immediately clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
State Penitentiary
Huntsville
Confession of priest ties Toledo girl to mail robbery
Rev. Anthony Garrick of New Chicago Indiana confessed to cashing coupons on bonds stolen in the Toledo mail robbery to pay parish debts. He implicated Miss Wanda Urbatis who was arrested in Toledo Ohio after earlier release for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Chicago
Anthony Garrick
New
Indiana
Garrick
Wanda Urbatis
Ohio
Miss Urbatis
Attractdave proposition from Home Coal Company notice
Advertises a coal filling offer from the Home Coal Company located in Athens National Bank Building Room 35 with contact phone 2462. The phrasing is a terse historical stand-in for a local utility or coal supplier alert inviting reader engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Coal Company
Athens National Bank
Sociologists Highlight Focus on Delinquent Parents
Sociologists argue that efforts to reform delinquent youth should target the parents shaping behavior and the home environment rather than concentrating solely on the children.
Girl 15 Shot Self After Teasing Over Baseball
Mary Fernandez, 15, was found in a Cleveland yard with a bullet wound to the chest and a 32 caliber revolver nearby. Neighbors mocked her for playing baseball with boys, prompting her father Joseph Fernandez to search for her after she went missing. The injured girl, who sobbed about the taunts, was recovering in a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Mary Fernandez
Tom Boy
Joseph Fernandez
Youn
Noon Chamber of Commerce Lunch Draws Attention
Secretary of State Smith missed the Wednesday noon event in Columbus but planned to attend May 25. Prof T N Hoover host Rev Stafford and Mr Barrett spoke with wit and insight, followed by Congressman I M Foster on recent Washington events. Stafford urged harmony of economic and religious forces and highlighted slavery and liquor as issues. Barrett, father of eight, praised optimism in business as Foster argued for debts, a large navy, and ongoing tax challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
T. N. Hoover
Washington
E. R. Stafford
Jackson County
Delaware
Ohio
World Brotherhood of Man
James Watt
John Wesley
Benjamin Franklin
Barrett
Ohio University
Ruth
Foster
Harding
Trachoma Cases Found in Ohio Children
Ohio health officials report that 1,000 trachoma cases were found among 200,000 children examined in 18 months. Dr. A W Freeman said operations in 900 cases have cured the majority in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
A. W. Freeman
Freeman
Flour price drop predicted for August by Kroger official
Cincinnati reports W. H. Albers Kroger vice president forecasts flour will fall about one dollar per barrel in August. He ties the decline to lower wheat prices with new harvest arrivals expected then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
W. H. Albers
Kroger Grocery Company
Japan Races to Build Defense Fleet Amid Spreadof German Spoils
Tokio reports ships continually deliver machinery and other materiel for a vast fleet. Submarines arrive only as spoils from Germany, ferried via Dutch ports to dodge reparations scrutiny. Japan gains airplanes and one Zeppelins, with 83 aircraft bought from France as it boosts air power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Germany
Crown Prince Hirohito Calls Banquet Cancelate
Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan asks cancellation of a state dinner at Buckingham Palace planned for tonight. He says it would be inappropriate to hold a showy function while thousands face hardships from the coal strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Crown Prince
Hirohito
Flean
Buckingham Palace
Priest Arrested in Liberty Bond Theft Case
Rev. Anthony Garrick of New Chicago Indiana near Gary was arrested and charged with possessing 6000 dollars in stolen liberty bonds from the Toledo mail robbery. Fifty suspects have been arrested in the theft to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anthony Garrick
New Chicago
Ind
Gary
Toledo
Los Angeles Woman Arrested in Honolulu on Arsenic Killing Claim
Lydia Southard a 28 year old former Los Angeles cafeteria waitress was arrested in Honolulu on a cablegram claim she killed five husbands by arsenic poisoning. Police in Honolulu reported the arrest to Los Angeles authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lydia Southard
Honolulu
Building Boom Eases Housing Strain in Cambridge
May 12 reports a postwar building boom in Cambridge Ohio easing the local housing shortage with more houses and apartments going up at a rapid pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Glouser and Trimble Brick Plants Strike Action
James Ruston manager states workers at Glouser and Trimble brick plants formed an Employees Union Organization during a strike with no stated grievance. The firm will resume operations but will not recognize a union until competitors are similarly organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glousier and Trimble Brick
Gloaser & Trimble Brick Plants
James Ruston
Shot Wife in Self-Defense Claims Bosner Case
Mrs. Charles Bosner, 26, shot her husband in Canton claiming self defense. Police report the victim may die as investigation continues and charges are being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Charles Bosner
Election board contests on state Republican agenda
Darke and Sandusky counties faced election board disputes ahead of a state Republican committee meeting in Columbus. Secretary of State Smith sent the matter to the state committee as factions in both counties nominated board members. George H. Clark of Cartlton reportedly resigned as state committee chairman, with no official statements from leaders. Potential successors mentioned include Dave R. Jones of Cleveland and W. E. Haley, clerk of the state senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Election Board
Darke
Sandusky
State Republican Committee
Smith
State Committee
George H. Clark
Cartlton
Dave R. Jones
Cleveland
W. E. Haley
State Senate
Clark
Solons Fail to Reach Common Taxing Plan
Columbus reporters say the joint conference committee on taxation failed to reach agreement as the general assembly reconvenes today. Senator Rowe had moved to the effect before the committee, which includes both house and senate members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Joint Conference Committee On Taxation
General Assembly
Rowe
House
Senate
Deadlock in General Assembly on Tax Relief Proposals
Reported hearings and committee meetings failed to yield a consensus as both House and Senate members remain opposed to each group’s tax remedy plans. Late today adoption of relief measures seems unlikely without a panacea within hours. Continuous committee consideration has produced no agreement or progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
General Assembly
Emergency Tariff Bill Passed by Senate in 68 to 12 Vote
Washington May 12 The emergency tariff bill moved to conference after a Senate passage 68 to 12 with committee amendments. Changes target anti dumping and American valuation and add a duty on dye-stuffs while the sponsor aims for quick agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Rept
Ada Student Is Shot By A Friend
Ada Ohio May 12 Car service resumed after a seven day strike that tied up more than 130 miles of track of the N C T and Light Company Striking car men agreed to return to work following a committee's recommendations after talks with manager A C Blinn Officials plan a wage conference with one company and one union representative. a third arbitrator will be appointed by Governor Harry L Davis and Judge Henry S Harter of Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron. O
N. C. T. and Light Company
Patrick Chen
A. C. Blinn
Hary L. Davis
Henry S. Harter
Canton
Ohio Northern University Tragedy During Senior Day
A fatal shooting occurred last night at Ohio Northern University after a freshman Julian Swartz 20 of East Liverpool Ohio faced off with a gun during a cards game Thaddeus Parker of Moultrie Georgia reached for the weapon causing the gun to discharge the bullet struck Swartz in the wall and he died ten minutes later authorities investigated the incident as a fatal accident tied to prank tensions on Senior Junior Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA
Julian Swartz
Ohio Northern University
Swartz
East Liverpool
Ohio
Oren Gallappoe
Gallappoe
Thaddeus Parker
Moultrie
Huw
Ater
Blood donors in Marion aid dying Elks member in Columbus
Paul Austin of Marion and W F Burkheimer donated a quart of blood to save a brother Elks member in Columbus. Fred D Jacobs informed the Marion Lodge that a transfusion was his only chance of recovery. A dozen volunteers underwent testing and Austin and Burkheimer were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Paul Austin
Marion
W. F. Burkheimer
Fred D. Jacobs
Marion Lodge of Elks
Austin
Burkheimer
Harvey presents credentials as ambassador to Britain
London May 12 Colonel Geo Harvey ambassador to Great Britain presented his credentials to King George and made a first call to the foreign office after landing May 9. The ceremony at Buckingham Palace closed the formalities of his post as he seeks a role on the allied supreme council for postwar indemnity issues. Guards and court dress heightened the pre war display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geo. Harvey
Great Britain
George
Buckingham Palace
Foreign Office
Cetey
Allied Supreme Council
Harvey
Two Puppies Born at Home of H Edward Ritchler
In College Hill Cincinnati on May 12 two puppies entered the world crying loudly under the care of H Edward Ritchler as their mother recovers from a Caesarean operation at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
H. Edward Ritchler
College Hill
Hoodoo Day Looms Friday May 13 Weather Warns
A newspaper note warns that Friday the 13th falls in May this year after several rainy days delaying farm and garden work. If storms return, residents may blame the date as unlucky while hoping for better conditions.
Ath ens Encampment Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of Ath ens Encampment No 175 Saturday May 14 at 5 P M for working at three degrees. A large class will be worked. Supper will be served. All visiting members welcome. Signed F T Gooding C P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
F. T. Gooding
C. P
Banker Warns Against Heavy Tax on Savings Deposits
Sam Scovil of Cleveland warned the legislative taxation conference against a heavy rate on savings deposits. He urged a two and a half mill tax on intangibles, arguing a five mill rate would push savings from banks into mattresses and other untaxable places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus, CO
Sam Scovil
Cleveland
Legislative
Scovil
Bricklayers Return to Work After Settlement in East Liverpool
East Liverpool bricklayers return to work after a settlement ends a strike. Negotiations produced an agreement satisfactory to union and employers, and crews resumed daily duties at local construction sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RETUN
Liverpool
Schurman Named U S Ambassador to China Era
Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman former president of Cornell University is slated to be named U S ambassador to China. The selection follows a conference of conferees invited by President Harding on international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
U. S
Washington
Harding
Wife Files Failure to Support Against Beaufort Husband
Mrs Etta Bricker, four month old daughter in tow, charges Leroy Bricker with failure to provide a home or support. Bricker arrested at Beaumont and held in county jail awaiting arraignment before Justice Helwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Bricker
Leroy Bricker
For Rent Signs Resurface In Pittsburgh Real Estate
In Pittsburgh on May 12, for rent signs appear again after years and real estate dealers request rental lists from printers, a reaction that brings a laugh from renting agents a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Krassin to Visit United States and Canada Next Month
Lenine's trade envoy Leonid Krassin, a key organizer of a pact with Great Britain for the communist government, is reported to visit the United States and Canada next month. He may establish an embassy in Canada during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonid Krassin
Viet Ete Ener
Great Britain
Lenine
U. S
Canada
Gompers Faces West Virginia Labor Rift at Cincinnati
Samuer Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and AFL officers dismissed a West Virginia Federation of Labor resolution at Hunting ton as inconsequential. The resolution urged Denver delegates to oppose Gompers for re election, citing policy breaches and acting as a tool of politicians. Gompers defended his record noting the Denver convention will review his administration. He also spoke at a cigar makers meeting linking prohibition to fewer cigar sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Denver
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
West Virginia
Cigar Makers
Road Club to Meet at Guyaville May 14
The Canaan Rome Carthage Community Good Road Club executive committee will hold its regular monthly meeting in Guyaville Saturday evening May 14 at seven o'clock. All members are welcome. The meeting call is issued by Grant Sewell, club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Good Road Club
Guyaville
Grant Sewell
Trade figures show higher imports and lower exports in April
Washington May 11 decrease in exports contrasts with raised imports in April per Department of Commerce figures. The report details April foreign trade activity and notes changes from earlier months of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Fire at Parish Brothers plant causes massive Mahoning damage
A major fire in Youngstown on May 12 destroyed Parish Brothers lumber yards and plant, the Mahoning Valley power house, and the nearby Smith Brewing Company building. It tied up railroad and traction routes for over five hours, left scores homeless, and involved oil or gasoline poured over lumber across Parish yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Parish Brothers Lumber
Mahoning Valley
Smith Brewing Company
Parish Company
Retailers to explain price stability to public
National Dry Goods Association officials arrive in Washington for talks with government agencies to show retailers are not inflating prices or profits. They plan a public campaign on fair prices, meet the Federal Trade Commission about price fairness, then discuss credit conditions with the Federal Reserve Board and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Browning
United Press
Washington
National Dry Goods Association
Federal Trade Commision
Bh Nne Reserve Board
Ohio lawmakers plan mopping up session to May 26
Columbus reports a nebulous adjournment plan as legislators enter a final mopping up session to wrap taxation, appropriation, and provision bills by May 26. The general appropriations bill nears completion while a joint conference committee says it has ironed out differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Assembly
Tom
House
Pavia
Joint Conference
Banks to Close for Half Holiday in Athens
Beginning Thursday May 19 banks in Athens will close at noon each week until September 16. The Bank of Athens National Bank and The Athens National Bank, along with The Security Savings Bank, will implement the half holiday policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bank of Athens Natl
Athens Natl
Security Savings
Wry Proverb on Fooling and Women
A quip notes that a man may never be made a fool of by any woman yet implies there is always a woman who could do so somewhere in the world.
Anyone May Own a Dozen Factories Insects The Bee
A vivid comparison places the honeybee as a master architect of industry. The piece notes bees toil from dawn to dusk gathering wax honey and pollen and delivering finished products. It invites readers to request free bee books from the Washington Information Bureau with a small postage stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington Information Bureau
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