Expressmenom Strike Hits Detroit Rail Shipments
Six hundred Express Company workers in Detroit walked out and an embargo on all press shipments was ordered after local drivers platform workers and female checkers struck. They demand 25 dollars a month retroactive to January 1 1919 an eight hour day overtime time and a half double time Sundays and holiday recognition. In Winnipeg meanwhile officials warned the city faced a general strike crisis with milk shortages water pressure issues and five military districts established as volunteers mobilize.
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Detroit
Mich
Hun
American Raily Express Company
Express Company
Winnipeg
Man
Wnnipeg
Wilson Seeks Congressional Address Soon
President Wilson cabled Congress today confirming a convening of committees and expressing hope to appear in Washington soon. The message to the Senate committee of courtesy was transmitted via Counsellor Polk with Tumulty to deliver the same note. The president said he will provide full information on international affairs when in Washington.
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Washington
Ilson
House
Senate
Polk
State Department
Congress
Tumulty
Reverend Plummer Praised For Midweek Chamber Talk
Reverend Plummer of the Church of the Good Shepherd gave a well received midweek lunch talk to the Chamber of Commerce group. Though attendance was average his talk, about fifteen minutes, impressed members with his broad minded citizenship and courteous disposition.
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Plummer
Church of the Good Shepherd
Chamber of
V. Plummer
Returned Soldier Ira A. McDaniel to Rejoin Goodrich Rubber Office
Ira A. McDaniel, a World War I veteran of the 42nd Rainbow Division who served in three campaigns and the Rhine occupation, returns home and will resume work at the Goodrich Rubber Co. He attended a community picnic at the Josiah McDaniel farm near Canaanville on May 24 to honor returning soldiers with a program and baskets.
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R. Ira A. McDaniel
42Nd Rainbow Division
Rhine
Mr. McDaniel
Goodr Rubber Factory
J. Joe Koker
G. South
Ray Matthews
Adeline Koker
Carl Koker
Lancaster
Dwin
Ralph McClead
Sids Run
Lloyd Pos. A. Poston
Jesse Poston
Washington
Josiah McDaniel
Canaanville
Obituary of Hollis Wyman son of Hunt family
Hollis Wyman born May 21 1909 died May 16 1919 at age ten years eleven months and twenty five days. He was kind and cheerful and will be greatly missed by his father Robert Hunt and mother Lizzie Hunt and sister and brother and many friends. The family quotes a blessing and references to heaven and the kingdom of God.
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Hollis Wyman
Robert
Lizzie Hunt
Caven
Card of Thanks for Lis Hunt
We thank friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of our dear son Lis Hunt. We appreciate the floral offerings and Rev Shaw for comforting words. Special thanks to Mr Stout for his thoughtful care at the last setting.
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Lis Hunt
Rev. Shaw
Mr. Stout
Belgium Demands Overhaul of 1839 Treaty in Peace Talks
Paris May 21 Belgium presses for major revisions in the 1839 treaty during peace conference talks. Belgium seeks annulment of perpetual neutrality, control over the Scheldt and Antwerp revictualing rights, and removal of the Limburg peninsula threat. The Dutch resist ceding territory and sovereignty over the Scheldt while defending neutrality in the war.
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Paris
Belgium
Antwerp
Holland
Scheldt
West Bank
Dutch Limburg
Maastricht
Local folks and visitors commerce and camp tales near Leading Creek
Section foreman W E Swearinger trips to Lancaster. Cline Jewell visits D A Romine. BE W Hysell surveys lines on Rupe and Walker farms. Bert Vance and Chas Bush install a township tractor for road work. Soldier Wyn Jordan returns from overseas. Families host and visit. A camping party from Athens Nelsonville Corning enjoys Leading Creek area with chicken dinner and minor mishap.
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W. E. Swearinger
Lancaster
Cline Jewell
D. A. Romine
BE. W. Hysell
Rupe
Walker
Bert Vance
Middleport
Chas. Bush
Rutland
Avery
John Throckmorton
D. F. Romine
Mr. Tewksbury
C. L. V. Caster
Dyesville
Elwood
Worley Jordan
Thomas Turner
Thomas Whitington
Soldier Boys
Harry McKinstry
Frank Murphy
John Wood
Athens
Nelsonville
Corning
Leading Creek
Train Plunges Down Bank Near New London
Three mail cars from Boston to New London derailed from the Shore Line track near Mystic. Railroad officials report no injuries and say traffic was blocked only briefly.
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New London
Conn
Boston
New Haven Road
Mystic
Stork brings eight pound girl to Stork family
Chicago couple Mr. and Mrs. George N. Stork announce the arrival of an eight pound girl, marking a cheerful event reported from Chicago on May 21.
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Chicago
George N. Stork
Olson Dominates Ellis In Local Wrestling Showdown
Thor Olson easily defeated Bill Ellis at the O U Gymnasium with a first fall pin in sixteen minutes forty seconds using a half body scissors and weight. The second fall came in seventeen minutes thirty seconds. The referee was Mr Jenkins. Ellis admitted Olson was too tough and vowed to return when better trained.
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Thor Olson
Bill Ellis
Columbus
O. U
Olson
Areck
Bobby Lowther
Kivery
Wilis
Orson
Kis
Altho
Klis
Elis
Ellis
Lilis
Mr. Jenkins
Tariff Demanded Over Lost Wife in Chicago Case
Greek national George Theodore claims 25 000 tariff duty from Harry Brown alleging Brown abducted his prized imported Attican wife. Separate report from New Haven says a train near Mystic New London flipped over an embankment with rumors about casualties.
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Chicago
Cgeorge Theodore
Harry Brown
Memorial Services at Pratts Fork Sunday
Memorial services are set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at United Brethren Church Pratts Fork led by pastor Rev Mason. The service honors a local resident with a religious program and gathering to follow.
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Pratts Fork
United Hbrethern Church
Mason
Mary Robb Charged With Stealing Husband’s Love
Chicago May 21 Mary Robb faces charges in a case alleging she stole her husband’s affection. The proceedings center on alleged romantic involvement and social scandal surrounding the couple.
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Chicago
Mia
J. Wilson
Mary Robb
Baseball Games Today National League Lineup
Chicago at Brooklyn rain 3 30 I M Cincinnati at New York rain 3 36 P M St Louis at Philadelphia cloudy 3 30 P M Pittsburgh at Boston cloudy 3 15 M
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National League Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Weather and baseball game notes for several cities
Weather conditions including rain in New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Cleveland with rain. Forecasts show Boston at Detroit threatening conditions and Washington at St. Louis cloudy with a 3 PM start.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Ruth Power Spurs 6 4 St Louis Loss
Yesterday's action saw Babe Ruth slug a grand slam to clear the bases as St Louis fell 6 to 4. Eller nearly delivered a late rally while the Giants held a narrow edge over the Reds. Earl Hamilton won a tight duel against the Braves as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 3 to 2.
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Babe Ruth
St. Louis
Eller
Giants
Reds
Earl Hamilton
Braves
Dick Rudolph
Dodgers
Cubs
Madden A. C. seeks southern state semi pro baseball game
The Madden A. C. of Columbus Ohio announces J. W. Calderman as star shortstop and heavy hitter and invites semi pro teams in the southern part of the state to schedule a ball game. W C Elder invites parties to write for details at Union Depot Columbus.
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Madden A. C
Columbus
J. W. Calderman
Chance to Buy U. S. Ordnance Goods on Sale
Following armistice terminations the Ordnance Department releases surplus material in the Cincinnati district. The Cincinnati Salvage Board will auction negotiate or accept sealed bids for iron and steel items nonferrous metals greases oils paints chemicals glassware paper and more. Interested parties should contact the Cincinnati District Salvage Board at Walsh building 3rd and Vine streets with specifications and inquiries.
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Ordnance Department
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Salvage Board
Chamber of Commerce
Walsh Building
3Rd and
Vine Streets
Delegates Open Youth Conference From Boys Clubs
Delegates from 144 boys clubs in the United States and Canada gather in Chicago for a three day conference on youth problems. Attendees range from ages six to nineteen and seek solutions to chronic boyhood troubles.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
Canada
Boys Club Federation
Boy Hood
Court House Corner: France Toy Mule Captured by British
New York May 21. A tobacco wing mule headlines a novelty in France. The ass, German in origin, was captured by the British and given to the Americans because it spit everywhere and ignored the cuspidor.
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New York
France
Richard Plans Novel Stunt For Willard Demspey Bout
Tex Rickard proposes a new referee plan for the July 4 Toledo bout between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey. He considers placing two outside judges or letting the referee decide, with Major A. J. Drexel Biddle possibly refereeing. Locals in Toledo oppose Rickard’s choice, risking cancelation, while Lori Moore refuses to serve.
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J. C. Hamilton
United Press
New York
Tex Richard
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Cata
Tex
Lori Moore
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Pol'etelphia
Wrd
Rickard
NC-4 Delays Lisbon Flight After Engine Trouble
Two hour tune up ends with NC-4 not attempting Lisbon today as NC-1 and NC-3 failures shift burden of the Atlantic flight. Commander Towers and Lt. Commander Read regret weather may make tomorrow impossible while thousands gather on shore to watch. NC-3 remains guarded to deter souvenir hunters.
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W. R. Hargraves
United Press
Ponta Delgada
Azores
Towers
Lisbon
Swers
NC-4 Likely Delays Departure From Ponta Del Gada
Admiral Benson's office reports the NC-4 probably will not depart Ponta Del Gada for Lisbon today, delaying the transatlantic flight plan.
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Paris
Benson
Ponta del Gada
Lisbon
Engine Trouble Delays Navy NC-4 Transatlantic Hop
Washington May 21 The NC-4’s hop to Lisbon from Ponta Delgada is delayed due to engine trouble. Admiral Jackson reports one engine not functioning, forcing postponement and requiring near perfect conditions before departure. NC-3 risks being sent home after rough seas, while NC-1 suffered minor casualties during tow. Commander Towers may join NC-4 for the London leg if possible.
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Washington
Ponta del Gada
Lisbon
Navy Department
Admiral Jackson
Naval
Towers
United States
Commander Towers
England
Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement praising Chamberlain’s remedy for colic and diarrhoea. It claims the medicine always wins good opinion and praise from users and urges readers to try it when needed.
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Chamberlain
Big Masonic Banquet for Returned Soldiers Planned
One of the biggest postwar events for soldiers is set for May 29 at the Masonic Temple. About 125 couples are expected as all masons who served, plus their ladies, attend a banquet and dance with Roy Hinchman as toastmaster. Major Sam Johnson, Major Raefel Johnson and Capt Connett are among speakers. Admission for non serving masons is one dollar per couple, with reception from 6 to 6 30, banquet 6 30 to 7 30, then music, and an informal dance 9 to midnight.
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Masonic Temple
Ned Wolfe
Roy Hinchman
Sam Johnson
Raefel Johnson
Capt. Connett
Stalder
Ullom
Mesdames Phillips
Radcliffe
Birth and death notice for Vern Lloyd of the Will family
Vern Lloyd son of Clarence Will born August 320 1918 died February 22 1919 of pneumonia. The family expresses thanks to friends and Rev W W Thompson for support and kindness. Mr and Mrs Clarence Will and Mr and Mrs D H Cumings note the loss of their darling son and grandson.
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Vern Lloyd
Clarence
W. W. Thompson
Clarence Will
D. H. Cumings
Mrs Luke Dunlap Delivers Talk On Home Life
Mrs Luke Dunlap spoke at her Floodwood home on Home Life drawing a large crowd of guests who said they benefited from the afternoon presentation.
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New Floodwood
Luke Dunlap
Tragic Suicide After Ambulance Arrives
In Columbus on May 21 Elmer Bethards 18 called an ambulance and then shot himself as it drew up in front of his name. He died in the ambulance en route to a hospital. No motive was given.
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Columbus
Elmer Bethards
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United States Army
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Veoh Ae Oser
W. C. Elder Business
Mer, M. A. C., Amer. Ry Ex, Co
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Navy Dispatch
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