Calumet District Steel Strikers Quelled by Regular Army
Martial law restored in Gary Indiana as 4000 regular troops under Major General Leonard Wood take control. Regulars from Fort Sheridan and Omaha move in with heavy arms after governors orders. parade of strikers and masked supporters prompts crackdown. Army rules bar non service members from wearing uniforms and suspend public meetings and parades.
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Gary
Ind
Calumet
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Leonard Wood
Fort Sheridan
James P. Goodrich
United States Army
Wood
Omaha
Lake Shore
Harry B. Smith
Indiana
Pension Bills Likely To Pass Says UOON Foster
Washington confirms Congressman I M Foster of Athens predicts passage of pension bills for veterans. He cites his June 14 proposal of 15 to 40 dollars per month for disabled Spanish American War soldiers and a June 16 plan of 60 dollars for Civil War veterans. He expects amendments in line with these figures this session.
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Washington, D. C
I. M. Foster
Athens
Congress
Young Miner Killed in Mine Car Accident
Jacksonville Ohio October 7 Joe Cuby a young foreigner was instantly killed in mine 24 this morning when run down by a mine car His neck was broken It is claimed Cuby was driving an unruly pony at the time of the tragedy.
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Jacksonville
Joe Cuby
Cuby
Night School Interest Lacking at Athens High
Twenty students attended the opening night for the Athens High School night courses, not enough to fill a class. A second session is set for Wednesday evening with hopes more residents will join. organizers warn the project may be dropped if interest does not grow.
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Athens
President Wilson Shows Slow but Steady Improvement
Washington Oct 7 The Presidents physicians report continued improvement with better appetite and sound sleep. White House says he had a fairly comfortable day and shows lively interest outside the White House though rest and quiet remain prescribed.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Cary Grayson
King Albert Train Reaches Cleveland En Route Addressing Welcoming
King Albert and his suite arrived in Cleveland at 8 45 A M on the train from Ohio. A brief message of felicitation was addressed to the people of Cleveland as part of the transit and ceremony.
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King Albert
Ohio
Cleveland
Faroway
Aioe Albert
Meen
Cevcandere
County Board Okays Bond for Auditor Elect Fred Cornwell
County commissioners fixed the bond of Auditor Elect Fred Cornwell at five thousand dollars in Monday’s session. They also accepted C. H. Tedrow’s proposal for five hundred dollars to repair the Union-Lubing road and plan to pay the road work bill.
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Fred Cornwell
C. H. Tedrow
Union-Lubing
Wilks Trial Over Alleged Cattle Theft Opens in Court
William Wilks stood trial Tuesday on a larceny charge after being indicted by the last grand jury. The case involves alleged theft of two young cattle from Alice Gaynor. More than fifty witnesses were summoned and the courtroom gallery was filled with spectators.
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Wilkes
William Wilks
Wilkey
Alice Gaynor
Reds Raid Weirton Socialist HQ Arrests in Ohio Raid
Reds raid linked to Weirton strike activity. 118 arrested in Steubenville after raid on socialist headquarters. Carsload of red literature seized. All detainees later expelled from the city. Regular B P O E meeting scheduled for 7 30 tonight.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Weirton
W. Va
Weirton Steel Company
Reds Prove They Have Ball Club of World
Cincinnati, Oct 7 The Reds dominate the World Series proving themselves a great ball club. They outplay outhit outhfield and outmaneuver the Sox with stellar pitching by Eller and Moran’s game management. The Sox show weakness at the plate as Eller’s double sparks decisive scoring. Sam Small speaks at First M E church tonight at 7.
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REDS
Cincinnati
Sox
Eller
Moran
Anti-Saloon League Plans 75 Million for Prohibition Drives
The Anti-Saloon League of America announces two forthcoming five year campaigns starting after January 16. A 50 million goal funds enforcement, unity, and efficiency. 25 million backs a push to Americanize foreigners and promote prohibition internationally via the World League Against Alcoholism.
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Columbus
Anti-Saloon League of America
League
Westerville
Sub ram s a big stig boat off east coast
The Cerebral Line steamer Lexington was rammed last night in Hell Gate by the submarine 0-7. A six foot hole in the port bow but she landed safely at Astoria. One sailor injured and three seamen thrown overboard. submarine crew member dislocated shoulder. Collision blamed on jammed steering gear.
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New York
Lexington
Hell Gate
Marine
Astoria
Providence
James Joyce
Clearing House for Disputes of Labor Urged
Senate labor committee members advocate a federal clearing house to handle industrial disputes arising from the steel strike. Senator Walsh argues for a government operated body to investigate and report facts, with arbitration rejected as unworkable, suggesting a machinery to prevent future strikes while preserving labor’s right to strike. The committee hopes to visit Pittsburg soon pending treaty vote decisions.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
Kenyon
Walsh
Labor
Pittsburg
Flying rides thrill Athens crowd at aviation field
A Service Aviation Training and Transportation Co. plane piloted by Ben Sweeney with mechanic William Hord and passenger Bill Moler arrives from Lancaster. The 90 H P Canadian Curtiss craft carries riders at 70 mph to 3 500 feet, delivering a vivid view of Athens and surrounding countryside before a bumpy landing and a post flight certificate for each passenger.
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Athens
Service Aviation Training & Transportation Company
Wabash
Ind
Lancaster
Fair Grounds
Chevrolet Bill Moler
Ben Sweeney
William Hord
Sweeney
Kelly Field
Texas
Bill
Earth
Teachers Vote Set for Athens County Board Election
County Superintendent Alex Root announces voting for the teachers retirement board on October 17 18 with D A Ferree G F Morgan named county tellers and numerous sub tellers across townships schools and municipalities. Polls open for city teachers October 17 and rural and village teachers October 18 with voting in designated school buildings including Dean Nicholsons Office at Ohio University.
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Alex Root
Athens County
Teachers’ Retirement Board
D. A. Ferree
Nelsonville
G. F. Morgan
Athens
Glouster
M. M. Bryson
Mary Herbert
Jacksonville
John M. Williams
Mary McCann
Trimble
M. O. Davis
Jennie Nelson
Glenna Penrod
J. L. Fri
Grace Roberts
York Two
H. F. Dillinger
Buchtel
Effie Wolf
Jennie Price
Grag
Dean Nichoson
Ohio University
Corn cutters earn high pay without effort in Ohio
Oct. 7 report from N E Shaw of the state agricultural department says corn cutters across Ohio earn from 9 to 14 dollars daily without heavy labor. The typical rate is 18 to 20 cents per shock, about fifty shocks a day, with one man reportedly cutting eighty shocks and earning 20 dollars for the day.
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Easy Money
Columbus
Ohio
N. E. Shaw
State Agricultural Department
Shaw
Britain's Triple Alliance of Labor Heads by Robert Smillie
Robert Smillie leads England’s miners union and also heads the railway and transport workers. The three groups form Britain’s Triple Alliance, making Smillie one of the nation’s most powerful labor figures amid rail strikes and broad labor action.
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Britain
Triple Alliance OF Labor
Robert Smillie
Miners’ Union
England
Transort
Ex-soldier John Colley Surrenders in Guysville Shooting
John Colley, a former soldier charged with shooting Okey Ashcraft in Guysville, surrendered this morning at the Cananville home of John Clark. He admits the act, claims taunts triggered him, says he panicked and fired a .38 revolver, now jailed. Ashcraft recovering well.
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John Colley
Okey Ashcraft
Guysville
John Clark
Canaanville
Colley
Strike Ties Up Northern Ohio Hardware Plant
About fifteen hundred drop forgers at the Cleveland Hardware Company in Cleveland, Ohio, walked out, tying up the plant and echoing a broader regional labor dispute. Strike leader H. W. Raisse said the hardware plant stoppage was not linked to the steel strike, noting the workers were unorganized. A related report indicated several other fabricating plants remained idle as the walkout persisted.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland Hardware Company
Iron and Steel Fabricating
H. W. Raisse
Cleveland
Hardware Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Lackawanna Steel
Buffalo Lake Erie
Ohio University Alumni Association forms in Athens
About forty Ohio University alumni met at the university for a fall gathering. Dr. W F Copeland was elected president and Miss Julia Cable secretary. Other named members include Prof Atkinson Dr Thomas Wolfe Miss Bon Pickering and Miss Mary Kaler. The group plans a membership drive and asks members to donate slightly more than the $1 fee to stabilize finances. A strong local organization is aimed for next year’s commencement and beyond.
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Ohio University
Ohio University Alumni Association
W. F. Copeland
Julia Cable
Atkinson
Thomas Wolfe
Bon Pickering
Mary Kaler
Warren Funeral Services for Charles Warren Held at Home
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Warren will be held Wednesday afternoon at 11.30 o clock at the residence 26 Hudson avenue. Interment will be made at the old home in Butler Missouri.
City Board Raises Tuition Rates For Schools
At a board meeting the Athens city education panel voted to raise monthly tuition for grammar pupils from 1.50 and 1.75 to 2.75 due to higher costs. The change takes effect immediately and may prompt closing for outside pupils to focus on Athens students. A $250 medical inspection budget for the first semester was approved along with part time teaching contracts for Virgil Mauger, Margaret Proctor, and Janet Pond.
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City Board of Education
Athens
Canaan
Sunnyside
Board On Medical Inspection
Virgil Mauger
Margaret Proctor
Janet Pond
Lane chosen permanent chair at round table labor talks
Franklin K. Lane secretary of the interior was elected permanent chairman of the round table industrial conference second session opening in Washington. The selection drew support from labor leaders, who said the vote did not reflect on Secretary of Labor Wilson. Delegates debated night sessions and access for reporters as the conference aims to address industrial peace, with business to be taken up after a midday recess.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Round Table
Lane
Gompers
Oration of Labor
Wilson
Franklin Lane
Chadbor
Americanation of Labor
Ehiett
Cain * D Verd University
Athens Gas Supply Crisis Prompts Chamber Meeting
The Athens Chamber committee invites members to a Wednesday noon session to address gas supply and potential citywide cutoff. Other topics include housing, relief plans, agriculture, the wood detour, Automobile Club banquet, and a lunch price increase to fifty cents.
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Athens
Committee of the
Che Ber
Ber
Automobile Club
Ems
Court of Honor Meeting At Presbyterian Church
The Court of Honor will meet at 6 30 this evening at the Presbyterian church. All scouts ready to take merit badges must report at that time.
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Court of Honor
Presbyterian Church
First M. E. Church Evening Talk by Sam Small
Local notices advertise Sam Small as a speaker at First M. E. Church tonight at seven oclock. He is described as a southern dry humorist.
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Sam Small
M. E. Church
Flist M. E. Church
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Barney
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