Nationwide price cuts follow public strike against high costs
Washington reports a broad drop in prices as consumers curb purchases amid a tight money market and freight shortages. Merchants cut 20 to 50 percent on apparel across large cities while food prices lag due to transport bottlenecks. Local notes from Milwaukee St Louis Detroit and Indianapolis detail varied reductions and ongoing efforts to lower bread and clothing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middle West
Detroit
Cleveland
ST. Louis
Red Men Attention Degree Work and Eats
Members of the Red Men are directed to attend degree work and meals on Thursday night May 20. All members must be present.
Memorial Day Program at Troy Grange in Coolville
Memorial Day program will be held by Troy Grange at Coolville on Saturday May 22. The program includes In Memory of our Late Members performed by various Grange members, a song by W T Gard ner, a talk Reminiscences of the World War and its Effect on the Farmer, and a song by T L Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Troy Grange
The
Grange
W. T. Gardner
T. L. Arnold
Trial Postponed for Five Plains Men in Card Game Case
Five young men from The Plains facing charges for playing cards for money had their trial postponed by Justice Helwig to six o clock Friday evening. The defendants blamed a witness-absence misunderstanding for the delay and said they would be ready Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helwig
Willard Mariner Suffers Tonsil and Adenoid Removal
Willard Mariner underwent a successful operation at Copeland Howe hospital for removal of tonsils and adenoids. Delma Loud was admitted there yesterday for treatment due to an ulcer of the cornea. Both children reside in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Mariner
Copeland-Howe Hospital
Delma Loud
Athens
PIttsburgh Race Sees Sproul Wood Lead In Primary
In Pittsburgh on May 19 incomplete returns show regular organization candidates for the 12 Republican delegates-at-large ahead. Wood supporters indicate Governor Sproul as first choice with Leonard Wood second. Palmer appears favored by Democratic delegates. Joseph F. Guffey leads Democratic committeeman race over Eugene Bonniwell.
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Pittsburg
William G. Sproul
Leonard Wood
A. Mitchell Palmer
Joseph F. Guffey
Eugene C. Bonniwell
William G. McAdoo
Engineer Laid Out Fireman Runs Train
In Schenectady New York a freight train entered the yards with engineer W R Murnane unconscious after a steel rock struck him on the head from a youth near the viaduct. The fireman took control and the engineer recovered after treatment at home.
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Schenectady
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
W. R. Murnane
City
Murnane
Slashing of Pages Will Be General
Chicago reports that high prices have peaked and widespread discounting spreads as merchants cut prices. A department store reduced men’s suits from 45 60 dollars to 20 35. Food brokers predict falling prices as grain markets slip and meats drop.
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Chicago
T. O. Weiss
Weiss
New Zealand
West Virginia Knights Templar Open Grand Conclave
West Virginia Knights Templar opened their grand conclave in Wheeling on May 19 with a large parade slated for the afternoon as the first program of the session.
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Knights
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia Knights
Templar
West Virginia
Railroad Labor Board Rules Against Outlaw Strikes
The United States railroad labor board refused petitions by outlaw railroad employees seeking recognition and a hearing for higher wages. Chairman R M Barton said the board will not be interfered with by an illegal association and urged strikers to return to work while awaiting a decision on the push for a one billion dollar annual pay rise for more than two million workers. The ruling follows petitions from groups linked to the switch men’s union now under board review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
R. M. Barton
Switchmen’s Union
Barton
State probes Ohio freight congestion to aid ICC
In Columbus on May 19 inspectors from the State Public Utilities Commission surveyed Ohio freight conditions to help the Interstate Commerce Commission clear congestion. They will study terminals, meet railroad leaders, review labor affairs, and consult chambers of commerce on industrial impacts of car shortages.
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Columbus
State Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Miners Convention Call From Tri Districts
Mount Carmel Penn May 19 telegram from three anthracite district secretaries calls a Tri-District convention to convene in Wilkes-Barre Pa on May 24 1920. Local unions to elect delegates. The notice is linked to a wage scale agreement with operators in Washington to be submitted at the district meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel
Penn
United Mine Workers’ of America
Wilkesbarre
Washington
Wheat chief ridicules $40 flour forecast
Julius Barnes United States Wheat Director dismissed predictions that flour would reach 40 a barrel and bread 25 cents a loaf after June 1 price restrictions are lifted He warned of volatile future prices if foreign buyers secure surplus and noted elevators are full and exports down while a car shortage raises port prices
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Washington
Julius Barnes
United States
Barnes
Commission to Direct Rail Car Service Reform
Washington reports executives of major railroads and state utilities boards planned talks on government control of freight shipments. The Interstate Commerce Commission may resume issuing freight priority lists as congestion relief is sought, with empty grain and coal cars routed nationwide under commission guidance. Shippers could sue railroads over shipment refusals, though protests would go to the ICC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Funeral services for Guy More moved to Thursday
Albany May 19 funeral services for Guy More will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at the M E church instead of on Wednesday as previously announced.
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Albany
Guy More
M. E. Church
High eighth grade graduates near Athens Waterloo district attend many high schools
An unusually high turnout of eighth grade graduates from the Athens Waterloo supervision district will enter six nearby high schools next year. Overcrowding threatens The Plains and Mechanicsburg as schools fill. Ellis Hall graduates include Orville Baughman Ernest Whit latch Jesse McKee Bert Hall Walter Freeman Lloyd McDaniel and others. The Plains and Mechanicsburg will award diplomas later.
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Athens-Waterloo
Plains
Mechanicsburg
Ellis Hall
Orville Baughman
Ernest Whitlatch
Jesse McKee
Bert Hall
Walter Freeman
Lloyd McDaniel
Davy Finsterwald
Thomas Bayles
Rolland Crawford
Gladys McCrum
Howard Nicholson
Mamie Bolton
Hazel Bolton
Viola Bolton
Mable Rowan
Elmer Mills
Orland Hooper
Atkinson Wooderd
Edna Leighty
Clarence Shaw
Ruth Sickles
Gladys Saylor
Flossis Jones
Frank Young
Everett Covert
Thelma Jones
Alice McBride
Joseph McBride
Walter Neal
Margot Morrison
the Plains and
Hides Stored in California Warehouses at Low Prices
San Francisco May 19 Hides are stored by thousands in California warehouses and are selling at lower prices than in 1919 says Mrs Ed ward F Scanlon president of the local State Housewives league The league has investigated the leather industry to explain why shoe prices are high The finest hides brought 70 cents a pound in 1919 now go for 40 cents We studied elements of retail shoe prices and find labor cost per pair never exceeds 180 dollars
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San Francisco
California
Mra
Edward F. Scanlon
State Housewives’ League
League
Bay District
Athens Board Names New Chief for Ghty Schools
The Athens city board of education elected C. E. Stailey principal of Portsmouth high school as superintendent of Athens high school at a $3000 annual salary. The board also approved a three mill, five year levy to raise about $80,000 yearly for salaries, equipment, repairs, and building funds. Stailey is 36, with strong praise from local leaders, and is expected to accept.
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Athens City
Stailey
Portsmouth
Ohio
Ohio University
Columbuia University
Athens High
Ashville
Athens Board
Morgan
Athens
Supt. Morgan
Milk Wagon Drivers Strike Across New York Districts
Two thousand milk-wagon drivers in several districts of New York struck today. The walkout affects daily deliveries and prompted meals to rely on alternative supply routes. Local unions organized the action as drivers protest wages and working conditions.
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New York
Print Shortage Forces Messenger to Shrink Editions
Delays in shipments and a newsprint shortage push the Messenger to reduce edition sizes to avoid suspension. The paper borrowed newsprint this week from the Columbus Dispatch and Journal and delivered by truck to maintain publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Columbus Dispatch and Journal
Freight Movement Urged to Ease Inflation and Credit Strain
Bankers and officials told the Interstate Commerce Commission chair that immediate movement of piled up freight would lower price levels and relieve credit pressure. They urged higher freight rates as the quickest remedy and pressed railroads for more empty gondolas to sustain coal mining amid idle miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Bankers’ Conference
United States Shipping Board
William G. Green
United Mine Workers
John Moore
Ohio
Green
Gasoline Shortage Looms For Local Dealers
Local gasoline dealers still lack fuel as Standard Oil orders have not arrived. Nelsonville reports a 10000 gallon car arriving this morning with more in reserve, suggesting Athens supply may start soon. Many cars and trucks idle Tuesday and more today, with another gas-less Sunday likely unless relief comes soon.
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Nelsonville
Athens
Local Merchants Cut Clothing Prices Across Columbus
Columbus May 19 Local retailers launch a price-cut drive to counter high apparel costs. The Columbus Dry Goods Co offers a ten percent cut on all stock, saving 20 to 60 percent over former prices. The Booster store trims one fourth to one half, per manager Jerome Kobaker, with many special sales advertised statewide.
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Columbus
Columbus Dry Goods Company
A. B. Boyce
Boster
Jerome Kobaker
Prices Slump Seen as Buyers Trim Spending in New York
May 19 New York reports show merchants and financiers linking a price cut in general merchandise by 16 to 30 percent to softening demand and tight money. Markets note Liberty bond sales, a quiet cloth trade, and expect a later dip in food prices amid cautious lending and war bond activity.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
National Association of Manufacturers
Ladies Aid Meeting at M. B. E. Church
The Ladies Aid of the M. BE church will meet with Mrs. McNabb Thursday at 12 30. All members are asked to attend and bring thimble and needle.
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the Plains
Ladies Aid
M. BE. Church
Brusiloff Takes Command of Soviet War Effort
London dispatch reports General Alexei Brusiloff has effectively assumed supreme control of military affairs in Russia. He heads the Soviet War Council while Nikolai Lenin and Leon Trotsky shift to secondary roles in army conduct. Some links are drawn to Moscow unrest.
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London
Alexis Brusiloff
Russia
Daily Telegraph
Brusiloff
Soviet War Council
Nikolai Lenine
Leon Trotsky
Moscow
Athens School Art Exhibit Opens at Armory
The Athens schools art exhibit arrives from Youngstown and will be on display at the Armory Thursday and Friday. Adults may attend any time but are urged to come in the afternoon or evening as students attend morning hours. The exhibit runs daily from 9 a m to 8 p m.
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Athens
Youngstown
Armory
Georgia to send two delegations to Democratic convention
In Atlanta on May 19 Georgia will send two delegations to the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. After a tumultuous session the anti administration faction led by Hoke Smith and Thomas E Watson united to instruct their delegation to support any candidate opposing the national administration.
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Atlanta
Georgia
San Francisco
Palmer
Hoke Smith
Thomas E. Watson
United
Hoover Backers To Meet Tonight In Columbus
Hoover for President Club leaders will gather in Columbus for a statewide conference. Nearly a hundred boosters from Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and other cities plan to attend with Major Joseph C. Green head of Ohio Hoover and Robert Taft son of former President Taft. The meeting will plan to crystallize Hoover sentiment and influence National Republican Convention delegates.
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Columbus
Hoover
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Joseph C. Green
Ohio Hoover Organization
Robert Taft
Taft
Firemen Plan Walkout Over Back Pay Dispute
Lorain reports city firemen will strike next Tuesday if back pay is not issued. Other city workers may join the walkout. Pay has been withheld amid clashes between Mayor Grall and the common council over ousting and replacing several council members and bond issues.
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Lorain
Grall
Common Council
Banke
Capture of Carranza and Mexican turmoil unfolds
Reports from Houston say President Carranza was captured by revolutionists and ordered to leave Mexico. Washington discusses Villa as future chief of the constabulary and possible extradition to Columbus raid, with Guerrero gunboat in rebel hands and De La Huerta en route to Mexico City with 1,100 supporters.
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Houston
Tex
Carranza
Obregon
Washington
Francisco Villa
Wilson
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Mexico City
State Department
United States
Juarez
Torreon
Mexico
Guerrero
Adolfo de la Huerta
Howells Will Probate Values Estate At 165000
The will of William Dean Howells was filed for probate in New York showing an estate total of 165000. Real estate accounts for 75000 and personal property for 90000 with major bequests to his son Mead Howells and sister Mildred Howells of New York. A gold watch bought in 1863 and 100 in cash were left for his grandson. Other siblings Aurelia H Howells Annie Freshhette and brother Sam D Howells receive 250 each.
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New York
William Dean Howells
Mead Howells
Mildred Howells
Aurelia H. Howells
Annie Freshhette
Ottawa
Ont
Sam D. Howells
Washington
Academic procession honors Ohio University 1920 graduates
More than two thousand students and faculty participated in Ohio University’s morning academic procession for the 1920 graduating class. Led by the Athens band, the march moved from University Terrace to Ewing Hall for senior day exercises, featuring music, solos, and addresses by Prof. Fred Troudley and class presidents.
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Ohio University
Aihens
University Terrace
College Street
State
Court Street
Ewing Hall
Ce Cemnnes Ipaalanial Orchestra
Helen Hudson
Laura Kennedy
Sis Ceneehae Orchestra
Fred Troudley
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Kenyon
Royal Meeker
Julius H. Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Milwaukee
Wis
Mich
Springfield
Indianapolis
Ind
Athens County
Paramythia Lodge No
Masonic Temple
Athens Blue Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Paramathia Lodge
Evans
Zanesville
DANE
Quiet Army
Hoover Backers
Republic
Howell
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