Check Off Union Miners Resisted by Federal Court Injunction
In Vincennes Indiana miners prepare to strike in Knox county over a federal injunction in Indianapolis restraining the union dues check off. Judge A B Anderson grants a temporary restraining order on the check off system used by coal operators and unions amid charges of a conspiracy to curb West Virginia mine competition.
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Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Anderson
Indianapolis
A. B. Anderson
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
Judge to impose truce in Mingo miners union clash
Federal Judge A B Anderson planned a temporary restraining order to halt union organizing by the United Mine Workers and miners in the Mingo region and central competitive field. West Virginia officials and 62 mining companies sought to stop union dues deductions via the ehwek gb system, amid warnings the move could end the union’s influence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Anderson
Mingo
United Mine Workers » America
Ehwek Gb
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
A. M. Blecher
Borderland
West Virginia
Anderson
Lewis
Richland Residents Seek Athens Merger At Meeting
Residents of Richland Avenue near the South Bridge plan a 7.06 pm meeting at the Manual Training Building to discuss incorporating with Athens. Several hundred residents in the district feel fire protection and municipal control should come from a merged city.
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Richland Avenue
City of
Athens
South Bridge
Richland
Wilson Improves After Illness Says Doctor
Former President Wilson shows signs of a good recovery from indigestion and severe headaches that kept him in bed for several days, according to Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson his physician.
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Washington
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Athens Driver Frustration Over Horn Passing Law
An Athens auto owner condemns drivers who fail to sound their horn before passing another vehicle in the same direction. The writer warns that violations could lead to penalties and potential liability for any resulting damages.
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Athens
First British born woman to sit in Commons
Mrs Margaret Wintringham becomes the first woman born in Britain to sit in the House of Commons. She won the seat after her husband’s sudden death, defeating Conservative and Labour candidates to succeed him.
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House of Commons
Margaret Wintringham
Lady Astor
Wintringham
Water Rent Time Is Now at Hand
Athens residents may save ten percent on their semi annual water rent by paying at the city building before November 11. The collection period runs from November 1 to November 10 inclusive with a ten percent reduction for early flat rate payments and a ten percent penalty on meter charges after November 10. Office hours are 8 to 4 daily, extended to 8 p m on November 10.
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Athens
Kansas City Hosts Thousands for American Legion Opening
About 70,000 ex servicemen gathered in Kansas City for the opening session of the national American Legion convention. Notables including General Armando Diaz and Vice President Coolidge spoke as delegations from 48 states arrived. The day included a push by some factions for next year’s officers and venue. Memorial services were held for Frederick W. Galbraith, a former national commander.
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National American Legion
Armando Diaz
Italy
Lacques
Belgium
Coolidge
Admiral Beatty
Legion
San Francisco
Chas
Kendrick
Illinois
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Washington
Minneapolis
Frederick W. Galbraith
Banks Watchdog decries Ohio deposit figures as misleading
Columbus reports that H. E. Scott state superintendent of banks says national statistics on mutual savings bank deposits mislead by implying only about one in 19 Ohioans has money in banks. He calls the figures unfair and urges clearer data to reflect state realities.
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Columbus
United States
Grain for Europe Arrives as Montreal Handles Rising Grain
Montreal reports hundreds of grain cars arriving daily for re shipment to Europe. Floating elevators operate fifteen hours daily and handle about 7 000 bushels per hour or 420 000 bushels per day.
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Europe
Montreal
Legion seeks aid for financially disabled veterans at Kansas City meet
The American Legion convention in Kansas City, Missouri, focused on aid for financially disabled veterans. National Commander John G. Emery criticized the Senate for rejecting the readjusted compensation bill and said the league must remain politically independent while speaking clearly on Legion matters.
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Kansas City
American Legion Convention
John G. Emery
Legion
Emery
Senate
Harding
Pickering Hurt After Fall from Delivery Car
Alonzo Pickering 98 West State street delivery driver for D Zenner Co. was injured this morning when he slipped from a moving car while fixing the windshield and fell hitting his head on the curb. He was unconscious and later showed signs of recovery. doctors report concussion but condition remains uncertain.
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Alonzo Pickering
West State Street
D. Zenner Co
Pickering
New Legal Holiday Declared for Armistice Remembrance
Washington lawmakers designate November 11 as a legal and public holiday to honor the burial of the unknown soldier in Arlington and the armistice anniversary. The adoption marks a federal observance governing official acts and closures.
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Washington
House
Arlington Cemetery
Independent candidates win recall vote in North Dakota
Independent candidates in Fargo win the recall collection by about 2000 votes, with returns tabulated Monday.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Senator Voices Unconstitutional Soldier Bonus Measure
During Senate debate Senator New a Republican warned the soldier bonus bill is unconstitutional arguing it taxes one class of citizens to benefit another. He said the measure targets a specific group for taxation to fund the benefit.
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Washington
Senate
New
Arrest in Auflick Case Moves to Nelsonville
James Auflick Jr was arrested in the Auflick affair stemming from a Nelsonville shooting. An affidavit seeks peace by alleging threats against Lucy Auflick who says he vowed to kill her over the incident. A hearing before Justice Helwig is set within days.
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Nelsonville
Lucy Auflick
James Auflick Jr
James Auflick
Justice Helwig
PIANO CONCERT FOR FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Miss Noss and Mrs. Hizey present a two piano concert in Ewing Hall on Wednesday November 2 at 745 PM. Proceeds go to the French Scholarship Fund with admission set at 50 cents.
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Noss
Bankers say economy no boom but steady thrift era ahead
New Orleans bankers at the Investment Bankers Association of America convention declare the crisis is passed. Progress will be slow but assured as Americans save money and abandon speculative ventures from wartime. The outlook highlights steady improvement across all sectors with few disturbing factors.
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New Orleans
The
Investment Bankers Associa
Tion
America
Premier Lloyd George faces Commons vote over Irish peace talks
London Oct 31 The House of Commons will vote tonight on a motion censuring the government for alleged weakness in Irish peace negotiations. Unionists may abstain if Ulster is not sacrificed, while Lloyd George aims to reassure them to keep Sinn Fein talks from collapsing.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Fermanagh
Tyrone
Good Killers Get Busy Again in Newark
Italian murder gang the Good Killers reportedly resumes operations with two killings in 24 hours. Marino Sperienco aged 39 was stabbed in the abdomen and found in the street while Giacomo Ponte aged 50 was shot in his store. The group, once linked to deaths of many Italians, allegedly operates from Italy and pays members to kill wealthy enemies.
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Newark
N. J
Marino Sperienco
Giacomo Ponte
Sperienco
Ponte
Secret Society of Assassins
Italy
Notables Phoo Thru The State In Private Car
Marshal Foch and General Pershing stopped in Columbus for ten minutes en route from Washington to Kansas City for the National American Legion convention. Guards kept crowds back as both slept an hour in their private car after a strenuous day of peace talks and travel.
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Columbus
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
Washington
Kansas City
National American Legion
Remus and Five Others Arraigned in Cincinnati Prohibition Case
Geo. Remus attorney and five co-defendants were arraigned before U S Commissioner T M Gregory in Cincinnati on a charge alleging violation of the federal prohibition law. The proceeding marks an early step in a liquor control action.
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Cincinnati
Geo. Remus
T. M. Gregory
United States
Milk fed squash touted as finest vegetable delicacy
Bowling Green Ohio October 31 Milk fed squash gains notice as Wendell Richardson describes a squash grown with a stalk placed in a bottle of sweet milk. He claims the plant drinks from the bottle and yields a squash with superior flavor and appearance.
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Bowling Green, CO
Wendell Richardson
Richardson
The First Christian Church Sermon on The Ideal Husband
Rev M E Chatley draws crowd with talk on The Ideal Husband at the First Christian Church. He reads a letter from Floodwood by Abrigal wife of the Watch Dog describing a dominant wife and meek husband, urging caution to girls about marriage as rice day approaches. Next Sunday he will discuss The Ideal Home and invites letters on factors shaping or harming the home.
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First
M. E. Chatley
Charley
Floodwood
Attention Masons Special Communication in Master’s Work
Special communication No. 25 of the F. and A. M. set for Tuesday November 1 at 4 PM. Work will be in the Master’s degree. Fred M. McKay is the Worshipful Master and J. A. Palmer the Secretary.
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Masons
Fred M. McKay
W. M
J. A. Palmer
Sect
American Legion weighs Bolles as next national commander
Lemuel Bolles national adjutant and founder of the American Legion is named as the likely next commander. The election occurs during the Kansas City convention where Bolles has served under three Legion nations.
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Lemuel Bolles
The
American Legion
Kansas City
Bolles
Legion
Miss 1821 Meets Miss 1921 In Broadway Fashion
Frances Halliday struggles with 1821 attire including pantalettes hoop skirt and underskirts while Dorothy Whitemore wears 1921 dress in a Broadway production. The photos illustrate the contrast in period costumes and the effort required to blend old and new styles.
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Frances Halliday
Dorothy Whitemore
Tax Bill Faces Time Pressure at Special Session
President Harding's push for tax and tariff revisions at the special session stalls as the Senate races to pass the tax bill before adjournment. Senator Reed's attachment of the bonus plan, restoring excess profits taxes to fund the bonus, could delay action. A conference with the House over Senate changes is expected after passage.
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Frazer Edwards
United Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
Senate
Reed
House
Degree Team Is Honored With a Murray Party
In Murray Ohio on October 28 Mrs Kate Stiff captain of the degree team and Clara Cunliffe D D G C hosted the degree team and officers at the K of P hall. The event featured dancing games Pythian Sister quartet music and a decorated dining room with Halloween colors. A D D vote of thanks was extended to the captain for future gatherings.
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Pythian Sisters
Double Tragedy Investigated in Portsmouth
Police seek clues linking Miss Louise Doyle and John W. Newman to the two church workers' deaths. Bodies found in an abandoned cottage near Portsmouth. theft not evident, coroner cites robbery motive but offers no single explanation. Doyle taught Sunday school. Newman led Bible classes. wife and family deny wrongdoing.
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Portsmouth, CO
Louise Doyle
John W. Newman
J. D. Hendrixson
Miss Doyle
Newman
Louise
City Officers in Bitter Clash Over Gambling Raids
Chicago, Oct 31. Police Chief Charles Fitzmorris and State's Attorney Robert Crowe clash over gambling raids conducted by Crowe's office. Crowe's raids led to hundreds of arrests, with only five held. Fitzmorris accuses police of laxness while Crowe accuses him of allowing an open town. Both are part of Mayor Thompson's faction.
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Chicago
Charles Fitzmorris
Robert Crowe
Crowe
Fitzmorris
William Hale Thompson
Unsinkable safe creator rescued after harbor ordeal
Chicago inventor Menotti Nanni, famed for the unsinkable safe, endured a ten minute struggle with death at the harbor bottom before being pulled from the water in a state of exhaustion after the device sank.
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Baltimore
Menotti Nanni
Chicago
Pleasanton pie social and bun supper Friday
A pie social and bun supper will be held at the Pleasanton school house on Friday evening November 4. County Superintendent Guy Dinsmoore will give a talk. Everyone is welcome.
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Pleasanton
Guy Dinsmoore
Auto thieves break into Central avenue garage and steal 1921 Ford
In Athens Sunday night one or more burglars forced three doors of a ten car garage on Central avenue, stole a 1921 Ford coupe, planed to use an Oldsmobile, drained gasoline from another car, and fled as neighbors heard a departing vehicle. Chief Graham investigated and city police notified larger towns. Evidence suggests a long journey for the thieves.
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Athens
Central Avenue
8. J. Scott
Graham
Gallipolis
Attio Theives
Rich Widow Dies From Starvation
New York on October 31 reports the death of Margaret Easton 85 who starved herself rather than spend her fortune. She was found seated in a rocking chair in a house she had not left in six years. Food entered through a high window. Bank books show deposits of 200000 and jewelry valued at 50000.
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New York
Margaret Easton
North Dakota braces for changes after recall election
Fargo reports show nonpartisan league administration facing defeat as rural returns trickle in. Independents led early but tally预计 suggested final majority under 1200 with a slight chance it could reverse. No decision yet on recounts or discarding votes.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Izzy Einstein Drives Prohibition Bust at Van Courtland Inn
Four groggy football players in the Van Courtland Inn hollered for liquor only to find Izzy Einstein and his prohibition squad in disguise. Local incident highlights ongoing raids aimed at illegal liquor traffic.
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Izzy
New York
van Courtland Inn
Izzy Einstein
Prohibition Squad
Milk safety booklet offers free copy to protect babies
An Athens Messenger appeal urges readers to request a free Milk Booklet from the Washington Information Bureau. The flyer warns that dirty milk can carry deadly germs and urges sending name address and two cents for postage to Frederic J. Haskin, director.
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Washingtonnformation Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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