Wire from coal operators to McAdoo questions wage rise
Ohio operators deliver a Washington telegram challenging the proposed 1918 mine wage increases. They demand current facts and figures to support any wage rise and call for arbitration or investigation, warning that tax data and profits must be disclosed. The message accuses McAdoo of misrepresentation and political interference.
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Columbus
Ohio
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of Treasury
Board of Arbitration
Tribunal of Investigation
United States
Nower
Garfield
Waste wood valuable to farmers for fuel
Forester Ed Mund Secrest of the Ohio Experiment Station says coal shortages this winter may push farmers to use high grade fuel wood such as hickory beech maple and oak. Wood grates can fit coal stoves and few state changes are needed to adapt.
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Edmund Secrest
Ohio Experiment Station
Ohio Woodland
Thanksgiving Dance at Redmen's Hall Highlighted
A Thanksgiving dance is planned at Redmen's Hall on Thursday night. The event will attract a large crowd and feature music and social activity for attendees. a separate note mentions a proposed installation in Copenhagen using American automatic telephone exchanges.
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Copenhagen
No Paper Thursday Notices Messenger Office Closed
No paper will be issued Thursday due to the national holiday. The Messenger office will be closed all day in observance and no issues will be produced.
Heavy rainfall drives high water on Hocking River flood risk rises
Widespread rainfall sent the Hocking River and its tributaries toward new flood levels. The river rose thirteen feet eight inches at the East bridge by nine this morning, with backwater flooding yards near Pete Carsey’s and water over the White mill road.
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Hocking
W. A. Cassey
East Bridge
Pete Carsey
White Mill
West Union Street
Margaret’s Creek
Sunday Creek
Johnson
Glouster
Athens
Greens Run
Trimble
Chauncey
Millfield
Fisher
Burlingham
Shade River
Canton Mayor Stands Ousted After Hearing
Canton mayor Charles E. Poorman was permanently suspended from office for neglect of duty during Canton riots tied to the steel strike. Governor Cox acted after an all day executive hearing. Henry Scrantz headed the office temporarily, with Henry Witter to take over January 1.
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Columbus, CO
Charles E. Poorman
Canton
Cox
Poorman
Henry A. Scrantz
Henry Witter
Frank M. Sweitzer
Price
E. E. Corn
State Public Utilities Commission
Toledo Hearing Delayed On Street Car Service Order
A federal court hearing on mayor Lchreiber’s petition to compel the Toledo railway and light company to resume street car service has been postponed from Wednesday to Friday morning in Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo, O
Lchreiber
Toledo Railway and Light Company
Railway Brotherhood Chiefs Deny Nationwide Strike Plans
In Cleveland Ohio November 26 railroad union leaders deny reports of secret sessions aiming for a December 1 nationwide strike. About 500 general chairmen discuss Walker D Hines overtime pay offer for slow freight workers and reject any rushed strike vote. Timothy Shea and William G Lee stress focus on time and a half overtime and uphold government control of railroads.
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Cleveland, CO
Railroad Brotherhood
Walker D. Hines
Chicago
Kansas City
William G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
United States
Timothy Shea
The
Railroad Brotherhood of Railway Enginemen
Hines
Annual rabbit feed and initiation meeting notice
Annual rabbit feed and initiation this Wednesday evening at 7 30. Harry Warden president and E H Walker secretary announce the event for members and guests.
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Harry Warden
E. H. Walker
Severe storm sweeps Great Lakes and Northwest
A severe storm moving across the Great Lakes and Northwest brought below zero temperatures in the Northwest. A heavy gale with blinding snow caused significant damage to shipping and port facilities.
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Chicago
Ill
Great Lakes
Northwest
Congress May Give Attention to Home Needs
Washington plan: Republicans seek to pigeon hole the peace treaty by focusing Congress on domestic issues. The Lodge resolution to end the war, Cummins railroad bill and anti strike provisions signal a broad push to shift attention from treaty fights to pressing home matters.
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Congress
Washington
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Bny
Water Pevet — Wien
Daley to Lead Northwestern Football Next Season
Chicago reports John F. Daley, left tackle, will head the Northwestern football team next season. This is his first season with the regular squad after playing right end on the freshman team in 1916 and serving in the army for two years. A folding porch gate for child safety can disappear into a pillar when not in use.
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Chicago
John F. Daley
Northwestern
Daley
Army
Mexican Senate backs Carranza in Jenkins case
In secret session the Mexican senate reportedly approved a resolution supporting President Carranza amid actions over the Jenkins case. A commission was named to probe the international situation and gather full information on American consular agent William Jenkins held in Puebla on charges tied to ransom. Jenkins remains jailed awaiting trial after refusing bail as U.S. intervention rumors circulate.
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Ralph Turner
United Press
Mexico City
Mex
Mexican Senate
Carranza
Jenkins
Senate
Executive Department
William ©. Jenkins
Puebla
el Universal
Washington
United States
Federal forces link Jenkins abduction to Malacatepec raid
Official advices from Governor Cabrera report that American consul William O Jenkins was seen in Malacatepec with rebel leaders Cordova and Abra the day of his recent abduction. The investigation follows rebels cleared from the village by federal forces.
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Cabrera
Jenkins
Mexico City
Mex
Malacatepec
William O. Jenkins
Cordova
Abra
Sed Dee Bomid Jenkins
Mexico calm as Jenkins case tests U S demands
Washington reports Mexico seeks to calm nerves over consular agent William Jenkins jailed at Puebla. Mexicans deny immunity, say court handles case, while U S notes await reply. Cabinet sees no international crisis yet. if Carranza refuses, U S may issue an ultimatum and consider naval demonstrations at a Mexican port.
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Washington
Mexico
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Jenkins
United States
America
State Department
Carranza
Murderer hunted in Norwalk Ohio after dentist slain
Charles Rayfelt, 42, was arrested by a citizen posse in Norwalk after a nightlong search for the slayer of Dr. Horace A. Benson, 60. Benson was shot in his cellar. Rayfelt confessed and was found in a barn six miles from town.
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Norwalk
Charles Rayfelt
Horace A. Benson
Benson
Rayfelt
Rehfeld
Here
Redmen District Meeting at Ath ens Thanksgiving Evening
A district meeting of Redmen is announced for Thanksgiving Thursday at 7:00 P M in Redmen's Hall Ath ens. The Great Sachem of Ohio will attend and Kill Eagle Tribe of Nelsonville will confer the Chief's Degree. All members urged to attend. R C Brickles District Chief.
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Redomen
Redmen’s Hall
Athens
Ohio
Kill Eagle Tribe
Nelsonville
R. C. Brickles
Dist
Special Chapter Meeting in Athens on Royal Arch Degree
Athens Chapter No. 39 R. A. M. will meet Thursday afternoon November 27 to confer the Royal Arch degree on thirteen candidates. Refreshments provided. James Routin H. P. James A. Palmer Secretary.
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Athens
Athens Public Schools Observe Four Day Thanksgiving Holiday
Public schools in Athens continued work today but will close for four days as Thanksgiving holiday begins tomorrow. University students departed by train last evening and today, heading home for a long break that includes Sunday.
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Athens
Colgate Captain Refuses $1000 Pro Offer
Jim West captain of Colgate refuses a $1000 offer to play Sunday with the Cleveland Tigers, a professional team. West seeks to keep his amateur standing in basketball and football.
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New York
Jim West
Colgate Eleven
Cleveland Tigers
West
Hunger Strikers at Ellis Island Face Thanksgiving Fast
New York November 26 a report says sixty five hunger striking archists will miss tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner on Ellis Island if the fast continues. The planned menu includes cream of celery soup roast turkey dressing and gravy cranberry sauce browned sweet potatoes bread and butter plum pudding and coffee.
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New York
Ellis Island
Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale Drives Plans and Health Campaigns
Preparations for the Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale opening on Dec 1 are advancing with state and national support. Directors for sectional sales are named, Marie Swaim to lead school pupils and teachers at John Hancock High. Emphasis on public publicity promotes prevention of tuberculosis and hygiene, including nutrition, fresh air, and proper nasal breathing.
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Red Cross
Marie Swaim
Department of
Public School Music
University
John Hancock High School
Rei Wen
The
Youngsters Sell Well at Old Glory Horse Sale
Eleven yearlings sold by J. R. Magowan of Mt. Sterling Kentucky brought 19000 dollars at the Old Glory horse sale in Madison Square Garden. The top bid came from W. H. Cane of New York for Belvus.
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New York
J. R. Magowan
Mt. Sterling
Madison Square Garden
W. H. Cane
Belvus
Rev Ahlbrand to Preach at Chauncey E B Church
Rev Ahlbrand will preach at Chauncey M E Church Thursday evening. The public is cordially invited.
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Chauncey
Ahlbrand
Chauncey M. EB
Telephone rates held to old levels in Ohio order
Ohio state public utilities commission issued a blanket order barring telephone companies from raising rates above the Burleson level set by the Postmaster. An emergency was declared as government rates have not proven fair return in these uncertain times. Burleson rates are maximum. companies without boosts under government control may not lift rates now.
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Columbus
State Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Burleson
Commission
Officers for the Blue Lodge Elected for 1920
Paramathia Lodge No 25 F and M M elected its 1920 officers at a regular meeting held in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening. W M J Link Duncan was chosen. S W Fred McKay. J W Dr W W Lee. S D Walter Porter. J D Charles Martin. Trustee Ned J Wolfe. Installation set for the next special meeting.
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Paramathia Lodge No. 25
M. M
Masonic Temple
W. M
J. Link Duncan
Fred McKay
J. W
W. W. Lee
Walter Porter
J. D
Charles Martin
Ned J. Wolfe
Government to issue final coal wage settlement ultimatum
Washington reports say the Garfield led government will issue a final statement on the coal wage dispute. The plan is to urge both miners and operators to accept a broad framework for a fair increase, with signals of a possible rise around one month. Union and nonunion miners face wage and tonnage issues as factory fuel stocks dwindle.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press Staff
Washington
Garfield
Wi Bere
Wilson
Afty
John Mineon
Wil Conpartment
Minera
Brewster, Peanane't
Admi Garfield
rGarfield
Arfield
Agsis Jameral Palmer
Coaf
Railroad Administration
Lewin
Railroad
Malone Removed From Witness Stand in New York Hearing
In New York on November 26 the legislative committee hearing Ludwig Martens ambassador from Russia. Amid a tumultuous session Dudley McGilligott ordered Malone from the stand after Attorney General Char B. Newton accused him of attempting to insult the committee.
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New York
Legislative Committee
Dudley Field Mannent
Port of
Mittee
Ludwig C. A. Martens
Saw
Russia
Assem McGilligott
Malone
Char B. Newton
Ecommitt
Dakota primary dates loom as campaigns press on
In Washington on November 26 politicians focus on Dakota where conventions are set for December 2 to map primaries and platform plans and propose dates for the campaign season.
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Washington
Dakota
South Dakota
Permanent winter storage of light cars at Toledo beach
Toledo Ohio November 26 Plana permanent winter storage of the light cars along the Toledo beach in Michigan have been completed the company acting under the advice of insurance companies whose cover the rail light equipment.
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Toledo
Plana
Michigan
Will Play The Game Athens Huntington Game
Despite heavy rains the playing field is in shape for the Athens Huntington game. Action starts at 2 15 with a large crowd expected.
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James Routin
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Palmer
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