Round Table Faces Deadlock Over Steel Strike Arbitration
At the national industrial conference a deadlock looms in the central committee of fifteen on the steel strike arbitration proposal. Capital delegates urge action while labor members seek a favorable report, threatening an early adjournment if consensus fails. E. H. Gary of U S Steel did not discuss arbitration.
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Washington
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United States Steel Corporation
Congregational Investigating
Gary
Multiface World Fronts Struck by Siberian and Air Race News
Admiral Kolchak’s Siberian offensive advances and setbacks are reported with details of prisoner and equipment losses along the Tobol and Ishim rivers. Concurrently a transcontinental air race moves through mid country with Maynard leading and Smith close behind, amid crashes and other pilots contending from coast to coast.
Warren Steel Plants To Resume Full Capacity
Trumbull Steel Company in Warren Ohio will resume capacity production within days. Six thousand employees are returning to work as plants assimilate them. Workers agreed to return in exchange for participation in benefits from settlements affecting steel strikers in Pittsburgh and other districts.
Ohio Attorney General unveils price control plan
Attorney General Price returns from Washington with a tentative Ohio program to curb rising costs. The proposal calls for a stricter cold storage law, a margin of profit cap on food, severe profiteering penalties, and fair price selling lists. Palmer to join prosecutors and mayors at a State House meeting to discuss details.
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Washington
United States
Palmer
Ohio
Cox
State House
New Jersey
Same Old Story Warns Athens Folks About Detroit Homes
Mr. F. M. Turner formerly sales Manager for the F. C. Stedman Co. now sales agent for Cupples Company in Detroit warns Athens readers planning to visit Detroit to bring a house and lot since there are more people than homes.
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Cupples Company
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Wilson shows further improvement in health report
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson rested well overnight with improving appetite and strength. The official note lists Drs Grayson Ruffin and Stitt as signatories and notes Ruffin returned to the conference while Dercum from Philadelphia is slated to see the president tomorrow.
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Grayson
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Stitt
White House
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Francis X. Dercum
Philadelphia
Argentina and Paraguay sign wireless service agreement
The governments of Argentina and Paraguay sign an accord to establish a wireless service between the two nations. The pact aims to improve communications and regional ties, outlining cooperation and regulatory steps for cross border use.
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Argentina
Paraguay
World Series Totals and Player Payouts Revealed
Attendance reached 236,928 for the World Series with total gross receipts of 722,459 dollars. Players’ shares for the first five games totaled 260,349.70 dollars, clubs received 389,822.90, and the National Commission 72,241.40. Cincinnati players averaged 5,346.40 dollars each, White Sox 3,254.36, with second place clubs New York Giants and Cleveland Indians sharing 19,526.21 and third place clubs Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees sharing 13,017.45.
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White Sox
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Congressman Back in District for Brief Stay
Congressman I. M. Foster arrived in Athens on a week long leave from Washington. He will attend a soldiers reunion and barbecue at Jackson on Saturday and another reunion at Ironton on Sunday. He plans to return to Athens Monday to handle a court suit, his first since sworn in. He is optimistic about world war soldier bonuses passing Congress.
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Athens
Washington
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Martins Ferry Plant Idle as Tin Strike Enters Third Week
All tin plate plants in Martins Ferry Ohio have been idle since the strike began two weeks ago last Monday. The walkout remains orderly with no plant operations resumed.
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Martins Ferry
Ohio
Court battle over railroad switch injunction
Rice-Hocking Mining Co seeks to block Waterloo Mining Co from connecting with a railroad switch. Waterloo alleges Rice-Hocking placed a team and wagon to block the site, delaying completion. A temporary restraining order barred Waterloo from using the switch, while the case proceeds.
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Waterloo Company
Dayton Hosts Sir Knights at Grand Commandery Conclave
James A. Palmer returned from Dayton where he represented Athens Commandery No 15 at the 77th annual conclave of the grand commandery Knights Templar of Ohio. He praised Dayton's reception and noted a dispensation for a new Columbus Commandery to meet in York Temple.
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James’ A. Palmer
Athens
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Grand Commandery
Ohio
Palmer
Columbus
York Temple
Hibbard Morris Garage Co Opens in Athens
A new garage and machine shop, Hibbard Morris Garage Co, opens at 27 East Carpenter Street Athens. Owners include Carl J Hibbard Joe Morris and George I Spangler Indianapolis Ind with James Thomas of Columbus Ohio joining as motor mechanic. The shop offers in house parts and aviation motor expertise reflecting a balanced meats and vegetables diet finding favor with workers.
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Franklin
Pyeetsins
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Spangler
Aviation Motors
Mexican
France
Athens
Perl Thomas
Columbus
Ohio
Rain Delivers Welcome Relief to Local Farmers
Farmers rejoice as intermittent rain falls across the region. Pastures and new wheat fields badly needed moisture and creeks begin to run again. Weather predicts cooler temperatures later in the week and possible light frosts, a pattern seen around this time last year.
World Series ends in hitting frenzy and fan interest erupts
Public reaction to an eight game World Series sees Reds overpower the White Sox with strong pitching and stellar fielding. Roush and Kerr anchor Cincinnati while Chicago regretful hitters struggle. Fans spark talk of shortening future Series as records and receipts surge.
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Gleason
Dickie Kerr
Eller
Baie Roush
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Joe Jackson
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Two Daughters Suffer Mercury Poisoning in Detroit Mother Case
In Chicago a mother faces charges as Shirley and Edna Luikart, aged five and seven, battle for life after mercury poisoning. Dr. Thomas A. Carter reports slim odds but notes the children show heart and are fighting, with blood transfusion attempted and volunteers called. The mother is jailed in Pontiac, Michigan.
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Detour Between Athens and Nelsonville Nearing End
The worst part of the detour between Athens and Nelsonville will be eliminated in a few days likely by Saturday night as nearly four thousand feet of brick paving on the highway is completed. County Engineer Baker sped up the project despite delays from a tar tank leak and rain. Akron: Artie Cunningham, 19, of Baltimore, Md., bound over to the grand jury on concealed weapons charges after impersonating a police officer.
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Nelsonville
Baker
Akron
Artie Cunningham
Baltimore
Reds Prove Superior In Every Position In World Series
Johnny Evers profiles the 1919 Reds as world champions, noting their superior placing, baserunning, and defense. He praises Pat Moran's pitching staff and Cincinnati outfield especially Eddie Roush, Morris Rath, and Daubert, while citing Kohf and Sallee decisions as factors.
Chillicothe Dedicates Monument for Logan at Kingston
The Logan Elm Park monument honoring Mingoes chief Logan and ally of whites was dedicated in Chillicothe on Oct 10. FE O Randall of Columbus gave the dedicatory address. Exercises took place under the Logan elm, followed by a basket picnic.
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Logan Elm Park
Kingston
Ohio
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Columbus
Logan Elm
Teachers Association to Meet at Ohio University
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association will convene in the halls of Ohio University on Friday the first day of October and Saturday November 1. Visiting teachers from out of town will attend and college classes will be skipped at noon.
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Ohio University
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