Illiteracy Focused In Athens County Education Drive
Athens County schools plan a Thursday program to combat illiteracy. Athens city schools, Nelsonville, and the Rural club at Ohio University will present talks and address the issue. Local leaders urge every woman to join efforts to teach one, aiming to reduce illiteracy within a year.
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Athens County
Messenger
Athens City
Stailey
Nelsonville
Feree
Thens County Association
Ohio University
Harriet Lamb Hyde
Ohio
French Army Expert Pates Ruhr Mission Amid Franco British Talks
Marshal Petain traveled to Dusseldorf to review the Franco Belgian army in the Ruhr and Rhineland and to study preparations for any German eventuality. Editorials say allied notes to Berlin are delayed fueling German defiance while France and Britain dispute the ten communications to be sent.
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Paris
Marshal Petain
France
Dusseldorf
de Goutte
Ruhr
Rhineland
Pertinax
Echo de Paris
Berlin
Stresemann
Ambassadors’ Council
Germany
London
Great Britain
Wisconsin Progressive Bloc Puts House Reform to Test
In Washington on November 21 progressives led by Representative John M. Nelson of Wisconsin threaten to block Republican organization plans on December 3 unless house rules and management are reformed. The group seeks seats on key committees and changes to taxation, inland waterways, and federal power policies to boost liberal reforms.
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Congress
House
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
Nelson
Roy O. Woodruff
Michigan
Score
Madden
Longworth
James R. Mann
Illinois
Mann
Keller, Werald
Kvale
Minnesota
Woodruff
Dakotas
House Rules Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tariff issue shadows British election campaign
London reports Woodrow Wilson's anti tariff speeches from 1912 are broadcast to argue against Prime Minister Baldwin's protectionist policy. Former Premier David Lloyd George addressed a mass meeting after Lord Balfour warned conservatives over the election outcome.
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London
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Wilson
Poms
Stanley Baldwin
David Lloyd George
Lord Balfour
Balfour
Weasel Found Dead With Trapped Companions Near Ames
Fritz Phillips of Ames township found the body of a small weasel on the road to Athens this morning. Two others lay nearby, all killed in a trap. Weasels are rare in the area and Phillips recalls no prior sighting.
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Fritz Phillips
Ames Township
Athens
Mr. Phillips
Cadogan Family Tire Mishap Near Lima
The Cadogan family of Delaware reported a tire blowout while visiting friends near Lima. After changing the first tire they had a second blowout, used all spares, and continued on rims. A third tire failed a half mile later, forcing the party to walk the final distance.
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Cadogan
Delaware
Lima
Ohio school funding blamed for undermining democracy
Marcus Aaron, president of the Pittsburgh board of education, told the Cincinnati chamber of commerce forum that Ohio’s failure to finance public schools cripples children and weakens democracy by starving schools.
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Ohio
Marcus Aaron
Board of Education
Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce Forum
Ohio county to share state school aid funds distribution
State aid vouchers totaling 64 571 were received by county superintendent H R McVay and mailed to 24 district clerks. Glouster led with 6943, Mineral the lowest with 264. other districts ranged from 6674 to 604. This first distribution covers less than one third of expected annual aid and excludes Lodi Lee townships for missing a 3 mill levy.
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Athens County
Ohio
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Mineral
Dover
Trimble Rural
the Plains
Chauncey
Jacksonville
Buchtel
Canaan
New Marshfield
Alexander
Rome
Bern Rural
Carthage
Athens Rural
Albany Village
Troy
Coolville
York
Carbondale
Amesville
Happy Hollow
Ames Rural
Trimble Village
Lodi
Lee
Waterloo Township
Luhrig
State Department
Slaying of Sheriff Moore to be Thoroughly Investigated
Caldwell Ohio November 21 a special grand jury will be convened to investigate the murder of Sheriff Charles Moore. Elmer Farra and George Sieben Schuh of Byesville are held on first degree murder affidavits after preliminary hearings. State officers from Governor Donahey’s team will question the suspects as hundreds view the sheriff’s remains and funeral services are set for tomorrow at the Methodist church. Three men reportedly drove a liquor laden car in the incident.
Labor groups agree on child labor constitutional amendment
Washington Nov 21. A conference of 25 organizations led by Samuel Gompers reached text for a constitutional amendment granting Congress power to limit and prohibit labor of all persons under 18. States may also act to restrict such labor without weakening federal limits. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that the recent child labor law was unconstitutional.
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Washington
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Supreme Court
Ath ens men to take 32nd degree at Columbus Masonic lodge
Walter Musgrave William Nick les and Raymond Connett of Athens travel to Columbus to be initiated into the 32nd degree in the Masonic lodge. Burglars looted a garage on Dixmont Avenue near the Columbus Masonic temple stealing 11 cases of sample shoes for the left foot.
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Walter Musgrave
William Nickles
Raymond Connett
Athens
Columbus
Masonic Lodge
The
Cincinnati
Enoch Lodge of Perfection
Dixmont Avenue
Columbus Masonic Temple
Tor
McAdoo Leads Ford by Large Margin in South Dakota
In South Dakota the McAdoo lead over Ford runs about six to one based on returns from more than half the 60 counties to the December 4 Pierre convention. Republicans face a Coolidge Johnson split with uninstructed delegates. many Democratic delegates are uninstructed, while Farmer and Labor back Ford and La Follette.
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Ford
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
S. D
William G. McAdoo
Henry Ford
Pierre
Coolidge
Hiram Johnson
California
W. W. Hewes
McAdoo
Farmer and Labor
Lalollette
Astor Opens Campaign Against Socialism in Plymouth
Viscountess Astor, the American born peeress, launched her bid for re election to the house of commons in Plymouth. She declared she is opposed to Socialism and will fight the Socialists to the last ditch, saying her struggle stems from love of the country and its people.
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Plymouth
England
Viscountess Astor
House of Commons
Socialist Party
Thirteen Candles Dim for Camden Girl Facing Death
Helen Hamilton, a frail Camden girl, has one week of life left after eviction from her mother's landlady. Neighbors bring flowers, dolls, and money while she prays for a final birthday wish. She asks visitors to attend her party and hopes to live just long enough to see another birthday candle lit.
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Camden
N. J
Helen Hamilton
Margaret Rogers
Helen
Dolla
Jesus
Rogers Home
Walton Quits Office as Oklahoma’s Chief Executive
Ex Governor J C Walton quietly vacated the Oklahoma state capitol suite as Governor M E Trapp moved in. Walton seeks a retroactive injunction in federal court to block impeachment judgment while prosecutors denounce his Klan polemic and politics.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
J. C. Walton
Moses
Southwest
M. E. Trapp
Walton
Transportation chiefs urge harmony over competition
Washington report says friendly cooperation between railroads and waterways offers solutions to the national transport problem. A special United States Chamber of Commerce committee produced the study to guide policy for a December conference and broader discussion.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Julius H. Baines
Governor's secretary welcomes ten-pound son Charles Vittor
Columbus report says Jake Meckstroth secretary to Governor Vic Donahey welcomed a ten pound son named Charles Vittor. The child is described as the Victor in the governor’s circle.
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Columbus
Jake Meckstroth
Vic Donahey
Charles Vittor
Victor
Capper Not Candidate on a Farmer Ticket
United States Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas arrived in Pittsburgh on November 21 and denied rumors he would run for president on a farm platform. He said he would only discuss proposed farm legislation when addressing the National Grange convention tonight.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Arthur Capr
Kansas
Far
Congrese
National Grange
Police hunt for murderer of 4 year old in New York
New York police, about twelve thousand strong, conduct a house to house search for the slayer of Irving Pickelny whose body was found in a basement. The Lower East Side mourns as crowds gather and threats against the killer are voiced while traffic is halted near the Pickelny home and funeral crowds grow.
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New York
Irving Pickelny
Lower East Side
Samuel Pickelny
Pickelny Home
Aged Biggle Rider Killed in West Hunter Street Collision
Arza Hamilton, 66, died at Cherrington hospital four hours after an accident on West Hunter Street. He was husking corn for B F Carpenter when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Marsh Jadiven. He suffered a skull fracture and never regained consciousness. Walter Gathers, a serby, transported him to the hospital. A widow and five grown children survive. funeral arrangements pending.
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Arza Hamilton
Cherrington
West Hunter Street
B. F. Carpenter
Marsh Jadiven
Walter Gathers
Scottish Districts Refuse to Vote for Prohibition
Returns from ten Scottish boroughs on local option elections show all voted wet. Two districts that had previously voted dry reversed their stance on prohibition.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Cummins School Receives Silver Medal for Orphan Care
Cincinnati reports Cummins school was awarded a silver medal for tending 14 French orphans during the world war. The honor highlights the institution's wartime relief work and care provided to unaccompanied children.
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Cincinnati
Cummins School
Martins Ferry man pleads guilty to bigamy
Jacob Frazier admitted bigamy in Belmont County Common Pleas Court. He received a suspended sentence of one to seven years. He had married Daisy Dean in Martins Ferry on July 9 1919 and later wed Laura Marsh of Bellaire on May 9 1923.
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Martins Ferry
Jacob Frazier
Belmont County Common Pleas Court
Daisy Dean
Laura Marsh
Bellaire
Federal Reserve Rate in Doubt
Washington officials disagree on an early reduction of the federal reserve rediscount rates. It is probable rates will be lowered after 1924’s turn, but strong opposition favors delaying until the new fiscal year ends. Conservative members argue against a cut for two or three months.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Largest Ku Klux Klan Parade Set for Thanksgiving Day
In Columbus reports and unofficial Klan HQ hints the largest northern Klan parade up to the Mason and Dixon line will be staged in Columbus on Thanksgiving Day.
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Columbus
Allies Agree On Note For Berlin In Ex-Prince Return Talks
London dispatch reports Lord Crewe says allied governments have agreed on the text of a note to Berlin about the return of the former crown prince and the possible return of the ex-kaiser from Holland.
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London
Lord Crewe
France
Foreign Office
Uhru
Berlin
Holland
Expect Court to Act in Dollings Case
Federal Judge Sater is expected to act today on motions to quash indictments in federal court against William G. Benham and Dwight Harrison, officials of the defunct R. L. Dollings Co. of Ohio charged with use of the mails to defraud and conspiracy to defraud. Demurrers to the indictments were filed late yesterday.
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Dollings
Columbus
Sater
William G. Benham
Dwight Harrison
R. L. Dollings Company
Ohio
Ose
Demurrera
Ala
Murder Charge In Ohio Baby Death Case
In Elyria Ohio on November 21 192? Mrs Alice Hall widow 42 and neighbor Lewis Cowles are charged with first degree murder in the death of a two day old infant whose body was buried behind Cowles barn after alleged abuse and a confessed crime. Hall describes a life of hardship and drug use while blaming pregnancy stress and poverty.
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Elyria
Alice Hall
Lewis Cowles
Cowles
Han
Fort Wayne social agencies discuss community chest drive
F D Preston, secretary of the Fort Wayne social agencies, told the Commerce Club audience that saving effort rather than raising large sums is the prime function of a community chest.
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F. D. Preston
Fort W Ind
Commerce Club
Jury Deliberations Continue In Cook Oil Fraud Case
After a night of deliberation, the jury in Fort Worth remains in discussion today over the fate of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, accused of oil fraud promotion. The panel recessed at 6 o clock last night and did not finish.
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Fort. Worth
Tex
Mov
Frederick A. Cook
Free 21 by 28 Inch U.S. Map Offered to Schools
The Information Bureau in Washington offers free a 21 by 28 inch five color map of the United States for school use. It is aimed at helping pupils in all grades study geography at school and home. Enclose two stamps for return postage to obtain a copy.
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