General Rail Strike Averted By Refusal Of Million Workers
Cleveland dispatch reports railway union leaders claim five brotherhoods can paralyze service without other unions. They continue strike preparations for a Chicago peace conference while a railways poll to gauge obedience unfolds. Leaders cite board failures and separate tactics, stressing potential rail responsibility for any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Rail
Great
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
L. E. Sheppard
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Labor Board
Allies Demand Ex Emperor Karl Leave Hungary at Once
Prague reports an Allied ultimatum with a 48 hour deadline for ex Emperor Karl to exit Hungary. Allied ambassadors note potential intervention by the little Entente as Karl’s forces push toward Budapest. Reports vary on progress with battles around Budanen and Komorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Hungary
Prague
Budapest
Benes
Germany
Paris
Belgrade
Zita
Budaneer
Sita
Komorn
Steaimanger
Horthy
Budanen
Unions oppose rail strike as war-time gains at risk
Washington officials of the American Federation of Labor urge unions to avoid sympathy strikes with railroad workers. President Samuel Gompers and other leaders warn big strikes now could erode wartime gains and help industrials push the open shop. Gompers has been in touch with railroad union leaders who have declared the strike, urging restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Hig
iGompers
De Forest Murch Struck by Auto and Badly Hurt
De Forest Murch of Cincinnati was struck by a passing automobile last night while alighting from a street car after church services. He suffered a broken nose and severe bruises, was dragged 40 feet, and later taken to a hospital before being returned home by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Forest Murch
Cincinnati
The Business of War or the Business of Peace
Citizens are urged to choose peace over endless armament and higher taxes. A chamber backed booklet argues war bankrupts nations and families, urging readers to request a free Reconstruction Booklet from the Washington Information Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Washington Information Bureau
Meigs County Schools Close Over Local Tax Refusal
Columbus October 24. Lack of bonds and voter rejection of extra school levies leaves Meigs and other rural districts short of funds. Director Riegel says the state cannot aid districts that have not taxed themselves to the limit, and many schools have closed until local funding is raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Meigs County
People Aid
State Department of Education
Riegel
Woman Sentenced for Forger Roosevelt Note
Emma Richardson Burkett of Hillsdale Indiana was sentenced by Judge Alfred J Talley in New York to six months to three years in prison for forging the name of the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt on a fraudulent note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Richardson Burkett
Hillsdale
Ind
Alfred J. Talley
Theodore Roosevelt
Swiss watchmaker makes ultra thin watch under eighth inch thick
A Swiss watchmaker has succeeded in creating a wristwatch less than one eighth of an inch thick. The breakthrough emphasizes extreme miniaturization and precision engineering.
Exiled Former Emperor Karl Raised in US Custody
Paris reports at the ambassador council that a suggestion Karl of Hungary could be exiled in the United States after he is captured. The remark reflects ongoing concerns about his fate and international handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United Press
Karl of Hungary
United States
Dairymen Plan Banquet and Board Appointments
Vr. C. Maxwell presided at the Athens County Cow Testing Association meeting. Members discussed a December 15 banquet with Earl McBee and W. W. Allen named as banquet committee. Two vacancies in the association were announced to be filled by dairymen, with Guy Walker and W. K Phillips appointed to fill them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vr. C. Maxwell
Athens County
Association
Earl McBee
W. W. Allen
Guy Walker
W. K Phillips
Benefit Albany Band Dance at Whitlatch Hall
Albany community hosts a benefit dance for the Albany Band at Whitlatch Hall on Friday night October 28. Tickets go to support music programs and equipment. Local organizers urge turnout for a lively evening with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Whitlatch Hall
Osteopaths Cleared to Sign Death Certificates
In an opinion to Health Director Samey, Attorney General Price ruled that osteopaths who meet state licensing educational requirements are authorized to sign death certificates. Limited practitioners including chiropractors are not authorized to sign such certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Samey
Price
Halloween supper at Chauncey school Tuesday
A Hallowe en supper will be given at Chauncey school Tuesday evening October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey School
Latest Sinn Fein letter near decision on Irish peace talks
London dispatch reports the fate of the Irish peace conference hinged on Sinn Fein’s response to Lloyd George’s ultimatum for allegiance to the crown. Michael Collins reportedly brought back a possible path to pledge allegiance without repudiating De Valera, potentially sustaining the talks. The prime minister sought a statement clarifying De Valera’s letter to the pope signaling Ireland’s stance on allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
United Press
London
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Michael Collins
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
de Valera
Ireland
Conspiracy Claims Target Steel Firms Over Mine War
Frank P Walsh accuses United States Steel Corporation and J P Morgan & Co of leading a conspiracy to murder in West Virginia coal fields as Senate labor committee investigates the Mingo mine war. He cites the 1914 Welch killings of Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers, alleged by their husbands as murdered by hired assassins of Elbert H Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
J. P.morgan & Company
West Virginia
Frank P. Walsh
United Mine Workers of America
Senate Labor Committee
Mingo
Sid Hatfield
Ed Chambers
Walsh
Welch
W. Va
Elbert H. Gary
Early Use of Hand-bombs in 15th Century Warfare
The article notes that hand-bombs appeared in warfare as early as the 15th century, marking a significant development in explosive military technology.
Ohio State Loses to Denison in Homecoming Showdown
Nearly four hundred Ohio rooters accompanied the team to Granville and returned disappointed as Denison defeated Ohio 14 to 7. The Athenians cheered wildly at halftime and after. a fumble near the goal line doomed Ohio’s comeback in the final quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley H. Sauer
Ohio
Denison
Athens
American Legion
Charles DeMolet
Warriors
Granville
Baptists
Pythian Sisters Convene District 17 at Murray 1921
The Pythian Sisters of District 17 held their twenty third annual convention in Murray on October 20 1921. Activities included morning and afternoon sessions with welcome addresses by Mrs Emma Castel and music by local members. Shawnee chosen as next meeting place. Two hundred thirty nine attended the evening session with visitors from Cleveland Middleport Pomeroy Upper Plains Athens Glouster Buchtel Nelsonville Shawnee New Straitville Corning and Carpondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Pythian Sisters of District 17
Lilian Lewis Stiff
Lewis
Middleport
Phebpe Bess
Eva Wright
Francis Willard Temple
Buchte
Shuttleworth
Forest Rose Temple
New Straitsville
Davis
Lt. L. Stiff
Anna M. Young
Pythian Sisters Home
Medina
Crokery
Janesville
Cleveland
Pomeroy
Upper Plains
Athens
Glouster
Ohio ex servicemen compensation amendment urged by Legion
Xenia Ohio reports Charles L. Darlington state commander of the American Legion says passage of the amendment for adjusted compensation will stimulate business. He notes tens of thousands of veterans will receive compensation next February and banks expect a money influx to boost commerce. County organizations are forming to push the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Ohio
Charles L. Darlington
American Legion
Darlington
United Drive for New Methodist Ministers
Delaware October 24 recruiting boards of the Methodist Episcopal church plan a united campaign for 1200 new ministers yearly. Bishop Henderson warns of dwindling candidates and calls for recruitment across Methodist colleges universities normal schools and state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henderson
Methodist
Communists Fail in Paris Uproar Staged on Sunday
Paris police report a tense Sunday protest over Sacco and Vanzetti with sixteen men jailed and an un-exploded bomb recovered. One furious communist deputy remains in custody as authorities describe a relieved mood following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Herrick
Sacco
Vanzetti
Dedham
Mass
Grazing Habits Show Sheep Eat Longer Than Cattle or Horses
Sheep spend more time grazing than cattle or horses and will eat for twelve hours in a twenty four hour period.
Briand may miss Washington trip over Hungarian coup
Premier Briand could be prevented from attending the Washington arms limit conference because of a attempted Carlist coup in Hungary, according to semi official reports from Paris dated October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Briand
Washington
Hungary
Erie’s President Hopes for Strike Threat Ignited
F. D. Underwood, president of the Erie railroad, expresses hope the unions will strike, declaring this is the time and the place for it. The remarks came days before potential industrial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
F. D. Underwood
Erie Railroad
Sanaa
Unkempt man sparks panic at American embassy in Paris
In Paris on October 24 a hatless man entered the American embassy, triggering panic among women stenographers. He claimed to be Joseph Mikuler, a globe trotter seeking Ambassador Herrick’s autograph. Police seized his package containing an autograph book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Miller
Hearing on Ohio interstate freight rates resumes
Hearing on Ohio interstate freight rates before the public utilities commission resumed today in Columbus. Livestock and drain tile shipments were discussed with further sessions expected on farm products and agricultural materials. Carriers protest cuts on road building materials and said they would appeal to the supreme court and possibly the interstate commerce commission with any further reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Public Utilities Commission
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal probe in Cincinnati into illegal liquor sales
Cincinnati October 24 federal inquiry into alleged illegal liquor transactions continued Sunday under Thomas E. Stone. Stone, former supervising agent of prohibition enforcement in Ohio and Maryland, directs the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Thomas E. Stone
Prohibition Enforcement
Ohio
Maryland
Rent Robbers Attack Sparks Lima Campaign
The Lima Manufacturers' Association has started a campaign to cut home rents to help local manufacturers compete with other cities with reductions. Advertisements in Sunday papers urge Lima residents not to stand for raises, signed by the Lima Manufacturers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Manufacturers’ Association
Lima Manufacturers’ Association
Allied Crafts Leave Train men to Fight It Out Alone
Washington October 24 Allied crafts leave train men to fight it out alone as federal injunctions loom. Attorney General Daugherty hints the government may block the five big brotherhoods by restraining funds if the strike harms interstate commerce. railroad labor board prepares for Wednesday meeting with big five and executives amid split AFL actions.
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CADL
Victor Little
United Press
Washington
Daugherty
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Railroad Department
American Federation of Labor
Brotherhood
Red
Internatio
Road 3
Oasis
Getee Cnine
Hayes promoted in 1861 and Ohio events in history
The record notes Rutherford B. Hayes becoming lieutenant colonel of the 23rd Ohio Volunteers in 1861 and Rosecrans taking command of the Army of the Ohio in 1862. It also mentions 1876 excursionists heading to Philadelphia for the Centennial Exposition Ohio celebration and a 1890 special legislative session closing after a Cincinnati municipal government bill passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Hayes
23Rd
Ohio Volunteers
Rosecrans
Buell
Army of the Ohio
Philadelphia
Ohio
Cincinnati
Means to rescue personal crisis reports at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls N Y October 24 authorities report many measures to aid saving lives at the American Falls. Pike poles and ropes in green and white boxes are spaced along the shore at 100 yard intervals to assist in rescues after a recent tragedy where a woman fell to her death after drifting in the rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Important Masonic Meeting Tonight Urgently Requested
All members are urgently requested to attend at 7:00 tonight. Report on site for new Temple and related matters to be heard. Members must be present to hear the report and discuss plans.
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Harold D. Jacobs
Associated UN
Stone
Brotherhoods
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Thomas de Witt Cuyler
Association of
Railway Executives
United States Labor Board
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. Cc
Italy
Virginia
Langley Field, Va
Feo
Roma
Sisters of Order
Ohio American Legion
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