Quiet Ireland Sees Guarded Calm After MacSwiney Death
Following the death of Lord Mayor MacSwiney, Ireland remains unnaturally calm as troops and police stay alert. Eight Sinn Fein members were intercepted en route to Britain amid fears of reprisals, while Cork, Thurles, Belfast, and Galway saw outbreaks and property damage.
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Lloyd Allen
United Press
London
Terence MacSwiney
Ireland
Brixton Prison
Downing Street
Llyod George
Whitehall
MacSwiney
Joseph Murphy
Cork
Murphy
Lynn
Massachusetts
Sinn Fein
Dominic
Cork City
MacCurtain
Home Office
Irish Society
Dublin
Thurles
Belfast
Galway
Bandon
Robber Holds Up Erie Construction Camp in Ohio
A lone bandit robbed an Erie railroad construction camp near Hiram Ohio on October 26 taking about $970 and a revolver. Laborers were forced to empty pockets and police in nearby cities were asked to aid the search.
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Hiram, O
Erie Railroad
Free Reading Guides Offered by Washington Information Bureau
The Athens Messenger reports a Washington Information Bureau offer directing readers to the American Library Association for a list of books to help various workers advance. A free 300 useful books guide is available by mail, with a two cent stamp for return postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Information Bureau
American Library Association
Anyy
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Ohio Banks Show Record Resources in September Report
Ohio state banks report total resources of 1.360 billion dollars for September 8, surpassing prior highs by over 146 million. Deposits reach 1.169 billion, up about 101/2 million monthly, despite government withdrawals of nearly 3 million since June 30. Reserve stands at 156.34 million with a surplus over legal requirements exceeding 47 million.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ira R. Pontius
Rare Methodist gathering in Athens features Bishop Anderson
The Athens audience will host Bishop William F. Anderson of Cincinnati for a 7:30 P M address in First Methodist Church titled Europe s Revised Estimate of the United States The event closes the Marietta district conference with about fifty Methodist ministers and laymen expected in attendance Morning talks cover church roles in rural reconstruction evangelism and religion poetry and community life The public is welcome to all sessions including the 7:30 P M feature service
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Athens
William F. Anderson
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Church
Europe
United States
First Christian
First Presbyterian
Marietta
8. K. Mardis
James A. Miller
Dean Chubb
Dean Voigt
Augustus C. Hacke
Bishop Anderson
Trip Rider Severely Injured at Sugar Creek Mine
Kirby Male, about 30, a trip rider at 211 mine, suffered two crushed feet and severely bruised legs after his knees struck the entry rib while riding the front end of a motor. He was taken by Dowler ambulance to Logan hospital for X rays and treatment.
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Poston
Kirby
Dowler
Athens
Logan Hospital
Wiley Sprague
Cox Seeks Wartime Peace Treaty Compromise With Senate
Governor Cox on a stump tour in Huntington signs a strategy to win ratification of the peace treaty through a Senate compromise. He would accept reservations between Hitchcock and Lodge and says any concessions can be adjusted by voters in future elections. Democratic leaders expect this to attract pro league Republicans like Elihu Root.
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Cox
Huntington
West
James M. Cox
Senate
Hitchcock
Lodge
United States
Wilson
Democratc
Elihu Root
Oil Well on Jones Farm Shows Strong Take at Fisher Station
An oil well drilled by Fred Gunther for West Virginia interests on the Jones farm at Fisher Station reached about 1220 feet with a very strong showing. The sand matches White Hall taps, and about a dozen oil men from Ohio and West Virginia witnessed the completion. The discovery promises more wells for oil and gas in the area and oil is selling at a high price.
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Jones Farm
Fisher Station
Fred Gunther
West Virginia
White Hall
Ohio
Biddle
Farmers Producing Their Own Sweetening in Athens County
Farmers across Athens County are turning to sorghum to sweeten their family supplies. A Sunday survey found six mills still operating along rural roads, reflecting a shift to cane due to high sugar prices. Many plan to have a winter supply of long sweetening from their own crops.
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Athens County
Attention Eagles Call Meeting Wednesday Evening
All Eagles requested to be present Wednesday evening at 7 30 Oyster feed. Harry Nichols W P 10 26 2.
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Harry Nichols
W. P
Europe Would Revise Covenant to Allow American Participation
United Press report from Marion Ohio notes Leon Bourgeois suggesting Article Ten not vital to the league covenant. Senator Warren G Harding, cited in Rochester, argues that amending or removing Article Ten could permit American ratification of a revised pact. The talks spark political maneuvering as Harding maintains reluctance to join the current covenant.
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Europe
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Marion, CO
América
League of Nations
Association of Nations
Warren G. Harding
Leon Bourgeois
League Council
Bourgeois
Harding
Marion
America
M. Bourgeois
Rochester
N. Y
Senate
Harding Focuses On Article Ten In League Debate
Article Ten dominates Harding’s criticisms as he seeks revisions to the covenant including withdrawal clause changes. Support at headquarters grows for entering the league without Article Ten. Georgia Democrats oppose the league, while Judge Garman endorses Harding and Ohio hopes for a 20,000 vote edge.
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League
Harding
Senator Harding
America
Ohio
Indianapolis
Georgia Democratic
League of Nations
Cox
Georgia
John M. Garman
Wilkesbarre
Dcratic
Pennsylvania
Garman
Pierre A. White
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County League of Republican Clubs
Cox Attacks Wilson Over League Covenant Article Ten
New York October 26 Republican managers plan to boost Leon Bourgeois interview to attack President Wilson. They stress Bourgeois says Article Ten is not vital and cite Cox conceding possible reservations. They view Cox’s reference to executive will as a personal jab at the White House and warn of a shift from Wilson’s policy.
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League Council
Cox
Will
Wilson
New York
Leon Bourgeois
Council of the League of Nations
Brussels
Bourgeois
Gover
Senate
White House
Protective Tariff Urged to Save US Industries
In Marion Ohio on October 26 Warren G Harding promised a return to protective tariff policy after March 4. He cited a zinc ore dispute where foreign zinc costs half the domestic price and warned that without protection American production would be driven out and jobs lost.
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Marion, O
Warren G. Harding
Paul A. Ewert
Joplin
Chamber of Commerce
Harding
Missouri
Alaskan dogs cross vast trek with New York Nome Aviators
Alaskan dogs known for blue eyes join New York Nome Aviators on a 4000 mile flight from the north. The journey marks a notable endurance display as the canine team travels toward Mineola where the return leg is planned.
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Mineola
Coal Price Reduction Topic At National Coal Association Meet
In Cleveland, Ohio, hundreds of bituminous operators gathered at the National Coal Association meeting urged by Attorney General Palmer to eliminate exorbitant mine prices. A key resolution called for fair and reasonable prices with expectations of a material price drop after the discussion.
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Cleveland, O
National Coal Association
Palmer
D. Wents
Phil
Johnson Plainly Tells His Stand
Senator Hiram Johnson of California addressed 5,000 supporters in Canton Stark county, condemning the league of nations as "the most infamous document in history." He backed Senator Harding on the international issue and accused President Wilson of playing into European statesmen’s hands.
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Canton
Hiram Johnson
California
Stark County
League of Nations
Attention B P O E Meeting Reminder
Tonight at 7 30 Ura Butcher serves as exalted ruler inviting members to attend the B P O E gathering with updates and notices for the lodge event.
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Ura
Creamery Failure Traced to Farmer Saving Habits
In Columbus October 26 the West Jefferson Creamery Co. failed amid a cash crisis blamed on farmers saving creamery checks in Bibles and delays in cashing them. A floating debt of 40 000 to 60 000 grew as butter prices fell, eroding reserves and sealing the company’s fate.
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Columbus
West Jefferson Creamery Co
Ohio
McGill Appeals After Athens County Ties Name to Ticket
In common pleas court Judge Worstell refused Attorney Don R. McGill’s bid for a temporary restraining order to remove his name from the Athens County Democratic ticket for prosecuting attorney. The election board is deemed to have acted legally. McGill plans an appeal with bond set at 1500 dollars after acknowledging he did not seek the office and had warned friends.
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Common Pleas Court
Don R. McGill
Nelsonville
Columbus
Athens County Board of Elections
Worstell
Election Board
McGill
Court of Appeals
Fred Bougher
Former Athens Man 18 Dead in Indiana
Word comes to Miss Julia Norton of the death of Joseph K Sharpe at his Indianapolis home. The late Mrs Sharpe buried here was a cousin of Miss Norton and daughter of the late Dr W P Johnson. Burial will probably be made here with plans yet unsettled.
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Julia Norton
Joseph K. Sharpe
Indianapolis
Ind
Sharpe
Miss Norton
W. P. Johnson
Sensational murder trial set for Madame Ley and Mike in Wellsburg
In Steubenville Ohio on October 26 authorities announce a high profile murder case moving to Wellsburg West Virginia circuit court. Madame Ley alias Madame Severa and alleged husband Mike face trial for designer Stephen Galchak whose body was found handcuffed in the Ohio river near Yorkville. The two may be tried jointly unless counsel insists on separate trials.
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Steubenville
Ohio
O. Boyce
Wheeling
Miner Strike Talks With Union Influence Affects Wages
Reports from a conference with Livya George at 11 30 A M discuss unofficial terms for miners with a two shilling raise and rationed production. The nation faces a prolonged strike, with two million unemployed and 120 000 on short time. 350 000 receiving strike benefits and 4 500 000 tons of coal left untapped.
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Livya George
Cidse
Legion delegation seeks Post dismissal but misses President
A delegation from the American Legion seeking the dismissal of Louis F. Post, assistant secretary of labor, failed to meet President Wilson at the White House. They delivered their written request before officials had reached their offices and then departed. A new phonograph disk uses thin metal with edge points as reproducing needles.
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Washington
American Legion
Louis F. Post
Wilson
White House
B P C E Tonight Event Highlights Local Figures
Fragmented notice references a scheduled event involving Ura Butches and associations with a street or venue. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors, but the item indicates a scheduled activity or appearance tonight.
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