Athens civic groups seek efficient city administration in study
Mayor C M they asks Kiwanis club and Athens Chamber of Commerce to review city government for a business like operation. Frank S Roach and Miss Irme Standfield outline Red Cross Roll Car drive with 20 Kiwanis teams canvassing residents for $1 annual membership by November 30. Sheltering Arms funding plan announced by hospital committee. Virgil Davis of Mutual B L Co asks members to advocate for the lender. Club officers' election is in two weeks.
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Athens
Kiwanis Club
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Ki‘ganis Club
Gill
Frank S. Roach
Irme Standfield
Athens County
Red Cross
Special Hospital Committee
Kirganis Club
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Virgil Davis
Mutual Building & Loan Company
Progressive leaders plan cross party meeting to draft new platform
Washington dispatch reports a plan for a conference of top progressive minds from both parties to formulate a united program for Congress and the 1924 campaign. Leaders like La Follette and Borah seek reforms including tax overhaul, anti injunction measures, railroad act repeal, tariff revision, farm marketing aid, child labor law, and recognition of Soviet Russia.
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Washington
Congress
Robert M LacPollette
William F Borah
Boral
Federal Reserve Board
Supreme Court
Russia
Ford plan to give workers profit share faces state review
Detroit Toledo Ironton railroad officials file with the state utilities commission for permission to issue up to 1 million dollars in employee investment securities. The plan aims to foster participation in earnings and loyalty among workers, with a hearing set for November 22. Bankers anticipate continued growth as auto production and general business show strong gains.
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Columbus
Navy
State Utilities Commission
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Rail Road
Ilenry Ford
Death and Reunion of Civil War Scouts Benjamin Connor and Ford Connor
Cleveland reports a mid month business review noting rail, labor, and price trends while recounting the remarkable Civil War saga of Fernanda Connor and her brothers. Benjamin Connor, known as Ben Arnold, died in South Dakota October 29. Ford Connor, later revealed as Benjamin, rejoined kin after 50 years, and a pension search uncovered the name switch.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Trust Company
Ford
Fernanda Connor
Buchtel
Ohie
Benjamin Conner
Keldron
South Dakota
Ford Connor
Ben Connor
Ben Arnold
West
Benjamin Connor
Custer
Gener Crook
Fort Kearney
Ohio
Indiana
Connor
Arnold
Nelsonville
Athens County
39Th
Finker
Athens
Earre i Thomas
17Th
Oho Infantry
1St Ohio
Messenger
Thomas
Kentucky
Zeilhoffer
Nashville
Zellicoffer
Connor #5
South
Demand for Chief to Stabilize Land as Wirth Falls
Berlin reports Germany faces internal and external crisis with the Wirth cabinet’s collapse. Social Democrats hold strength but refuse to govern until the mark is stabilized, while Hugo Stinnes pushes for labor policy changes and extended work hours amid a collapsing economy.
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Berlin
Germany
Criva
Wirth
Hugo Stinnen
Industral
Sodalata
Social Democratic Party
Social Democrata
Aelf
Hugo Stinnes
Prohibition Chief Grilled Over Enforcement and Costs
Washington November 15 Prohibition Commissioner Roy Haynes faced sharp questioning from the house appropriations committee over enforcement failures waste of funds and alleged abuses of the Volstead act. He sought 9 million dollars for 1923 24 and 200 more field agents amid opposition from Representative Gallivan who warned against large sums without better results. Heads of the dry camp expect a floor fight as they press for continued enforcement funds.
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Washington
Roy Haines
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Prohibition Office
Haynes
Prohibition Bureau
General Lord
Gallivan
Boston
Prohibition
Galivan
Appropriations Committee
Engineer Dies In Kentucky Train Collision
In Kentucky near Sadieville J C Walton engineer leaped from a southbound freight to warn a work train on a trestle and was killed when he landed head first in the creek bed. Fireman James Atkins survived with minor injuries as both engines derailed but stayed on the trestle. Misunderstood signals blamed for the crash.
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Cincinnati
Sadieville
J. C. Walton
Ludlow
James Atkins
Junction City
Mexican killings protest note from Washington
The American government received a strong protest note from Mexico condemning the continued killing of Mexican citizens in southern and southwestern states.
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Washington
Joffe Urges Japanese Evacuate Mikhalien Island
Moscow reports Adolph Joffe Russian minister to China delivered a note to Japan demanding immediate evacuation of Mikhalien Island by Japanese forces. The note cites strategic concerns and requests Japan withdraws without delay.
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Moscow
Adolph Joffe
China
Japan
Mikhalien Island
Standard Oil Wins Fuel Oil Contract for Shipping Board
Washington November 15. A contract for 10,000,000 barrels of fuel oil to operate vessels of the United States Shipping Board for the next year was let today to the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey by Chairman A. D. Lasker.
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Standard
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
A. D. Lasker
Dance Tonight Chauncey at Webster's Hall
Chauncey hosts a round dancing event at K. of P. Hall Webster's Orchestra will provide music for an evening program. Park plan noted for attendees and public viewing.
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Chauncey
K. of P. Hall Webster
Colored Orchestra
Importer Anson Clark Separated Amid Divorce Battle
Anson L. Clark a 30 year old importer is separated from his wife in New York as attorneys accuse each other of hostility. Clark claims his wife lied about her age and that he was thrown out of their Hotel Plaza apartment. Legal actions loom as both sides declare warfare in court filings.
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New York
Anson L. Clark
Clark
Fire nearly destroys Kurtz Brothers plant in Bethlehem
A morning blaze in Bethlehem nearly wiped out the Kurtz Brothers plant, furnishings manufacturer, causing an estimated loss close to 800000 dollars. The fire heavily damaged the factory and surrounding facilities, with crews battling the blaze through the day.
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Bethlehem
Kurtz Brothers
Three Hurt When Auto Skidded and Overturned
Three persons were injured early today when the automobile they rode in skidded on Madison avenue Lakewood and overturned. Arthur Newell is in Lakewood hospital with a fractured skull and his death is momentarily expected.
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Cleveland
Madison Avenue
Lakewood
Arthur Newell
Kipling Hospitalized With Serious Illness
British author Rudyard Kipling was admitted to a London hospital today in serious condition. officials said a major operation might be necessary to save him.
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London
Rudyard Kipling
Miners Seek Seats on Herrin Trial Jury in Williamson County
In Marion Illinois miners support the defendants in the Herrin massacre case as the state seeks a jury. Reported ties between jurors and mining ranks show many have worked with those on trial and hold no firm view on guilt. Expectation rises that jury selection will extend into next week amid extensive peremptory challenges.
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Marion
Ills
Williamson
Herrin
Ftate
Iltnois
Illnois
Knights Templars Conclave for Hastings Funeral
Special Conclave Friday at 1 PM for the funeral of Sir Knight William J Hastings at the Masonic Temple. Full attendance desired by Commander Charles A Cornell and Recorder James A Palmer. November 15, 2.
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Templars
William J. Hastings
Masonic Temple
Charles A. Cornwell
James A. Palmer
Father and Son Terribly Hurt in Explosion
William Cramer and son Joseph, 31, reported dying in a Lima hospital after a gasoline torch explosion in their kitchen during radio repairs. Albert Cramer, another son, is in serious condition at his Columbus Grove home.
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Lima
William Cramer
Joseph
Albert Cramer
Columbus Grove
Here
John Hancock High Hosts Chapel Talk by Singers
At John Hancock high school Wednesday morning Mr. Wieand and Miss Long spoke to students at chapel exercises. Miss Long sang selections as the evangelist and helpers led the program. Students showed appreciation for the event with cheers and humor from Mr. Wieand.
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John Hancock High
John Hancock High School
Train Men Blamed for Sulphur Springs Wreck
The Interstate Commerce Commission received a Borland report faulting Missouri Pacific train crews after the Sulphur Springs rear end collision on August 21. Thirty four people died and 186 were injured in the disaster. The findings name several crew members responsible for the crash.
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Washington
Missouri Pacific
Sulphur Springs
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. P. Borland
Bureau of Safety
Majority for LD Party HD Retained in State
Columbus November 15 In the absence of complete returns indications are the state legislature will have 31 Republicans and four Democrats in the senate and 102 Republicans and 28 Democrats in the house. Senate Clerk W E Halley and House Clerk John P Maynard are expected to be reelected. George K Kryder Henry county named for president pro tem and for speaker designate A C Robinson Lawrence county and H D Silver Preble county.
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Columbus
House of Representatives
Senate
W. E. Halley
House
John P. Maynard
George K. Kryder
Henry County
A. C. Robinson
Lawrence County
H. D. Silver
Preble County
Newport rooming house murder shocks Cincinnati crowd
Edward Ruder, 35, was shot in the abdomen by Curtis Jackson, 56, after a quarrel with Ann Carnes, 29, keeper of the Newport rooming house. Ruder died late last night from wounds suffered Saturday night.
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Cincinnati
Edward Ruder
Newport
Curtis Jackson
Ruder
Ann Carnes
Lloyd George A Central Figure In Britain Election
London reports Britain votes to choose a new House of Commons amid a bitter campaign. David Lloyd George, premier and wartime leader, topped his Carnarvon seat without opposition, with Liberals split and unlikely to gain control without coalitions.
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London
Great Britain
Ireland
House of Commons
England
David Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Commons
Carnarvon
Wales
Andrew Bonar Law
America Called Workshop of the World and Hope of the Future
Charles M. Schwab urged bankers to back well managed industrials as the nation’s best safety, declaring the United States is the workshop of the world and bankers must support business to gain world commerce. Francis S. Sisson warned of cross currents that could hinder prosperity.
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America
Cleveland
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
United States
Francis S. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
British note reaches foreign office on Turkish peace demands
A British note was received by the foreign office this afternoon in Paris regarding part of the Turkish peace terms.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Earth Tremors Reported in Northern Chile Slight Damage
In Santiago Chile on November 15 further tremors were reported from northern Chile with authorities noting only minor damage and no fatalities.
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Santiago
Chile
Newberry Hida Realigns Seat Amid GOP Debate
Washington Nov 16 Sena tor Truman H Newberry Republican of Michigan a storm center of a major political sensation has virtually decided to realign his seat to avoid a Democratic ousting in the 68th Congress This decision follows talks with Republican leaders in Washington and reflects party strategic maneuvering in the capital.
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Washington
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Newberry
Washingtcty
National Pike widened from Zanesville to Wheeling
Columbus Nov 15 The old National pike from Zanesville to Wheeling will be widened by the Ohio highway department from 16 to 80 feet. Highway Director Herrick said funds are needed and construction cannot start before next April, with an effort this winter to secure sufficient money.
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Columbus
Zanesville
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio Highway Department
Herrick
Ohio Farmers Week Dates For Ohio State University
Ohio State University announces Farmers Week will run from Monday January 29 to Friday February 2. Last year more than 6000 Ohio farm people registered on campus for Farmers Week, the largest college of agriculture gathering in the country. Officials expect an even larger crowd this year.
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Ohio State University
Ohio
College of Agriculture
Blue Law Tension in Cleveland Heights Sunday Sales
Cleveland Heights faced full enforcement of the blue laws prohibiting Sunday selling. J H Locks, posing as a citizen, planned talks with City Manager H H Canfield and Police Chief Barrows to press the issue.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Heights
J. H. Locks
Arcithzen
H. H. Canfield
Barrows
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