Wilson Invades Forts of Enemy at Kansas City
President Wilson travels toward Kansas City to address Reed supporters and push ratification of the league of nations. He aims to humanize the treaty and warn that rejection could mean higher costs, war, and a stronger military. He interacts briefly with crowds, declining to speak in St. Louis, while flowers and public interest continue.
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Wilson
Kansas City
Hugh Baillie
United Press
Reed
League of Nations
America
St. Louis
Woody
Gompers
Senate Agrees on Slaughter of Light Beer
Washington reports the senate approved a prohibition enforcement bill aimed at wartime and constitutional prohibition. The bill targets 2.75 percent beer and other light beverages and heads to conference with the house before a possible presidential signature. The Panama Canal Zone will be dry under the measure. an attempt to remove the wartime enforcement section failed.
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Washington
Senate
Conference
House
Panama Canal Zone
Shields, Tennesee
Wilson Defends Treaty In Kansas City Speech
President Wilson urged opposition to present a better alternative to the League of Nations and warned that those who oppose for political reasons will face a reckoning. He argued the treaty would end autocracy, aid the Philippines’ independence, and promote world peace with the covenant of the League. The crowd's response ranged from silence to applause as he defended the pact.
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Kansas City
Wilson
League of Nations
Phillippine Island
League
Phillippine
United States
Senate
Russia
Donahey Visits Southeast Ohio Land Disputes
Auditor A W Donahey toured southeastern Ohio and met 25 squatters in Ross county near Adelphia to settle boundary disputes over school lands T16. He criticized local education access noting families with seven children had never attended school and could not read or write.
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A. W. Donahey
Ohio
Athens
W. E. Peters
Messenger
United States
Ross County
Adelphia
Mr. Donahey
Kentucky
Virginia
Huge Lake Vessel Ashore with the Record Coal Load
In Toledo Ohio on September 6 the steamer D C Kerr carrying 15940 tons the largest fresh water coal cargo ever sailed ran aground under the New York Central Railway bridge in Toledo harbor. Wind may keep her stuck for days and eight trains faced two hour delays while the 20th Century Limited passed minutes before grounding. The Kerr owned by Pittsburg Steamship Company Cleveland captain H C Harbottle aimed to beat the McGonagle record of 15541 tons.
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Toledo
Ohio
D. ¢. Kerr
Cleveland
H. C. Harbottle
New York Central Railway
20Th Century Limited
D. C. Kerr
Pittsburg Steamship Company of
McGonagle
Five deaf occupants injured as car strikes auto in Lima
In Lima, five deaf passengers in an automobile were severely injured when an Ohio electric car hit their vehicle. Named injured are Alvie Cowder of Akron and Mrs. Clyde Zedmire, plus three unidentified children.
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Lima
Ohio Electric
Alvie Cowder
Akron
Clyde Zedmire
Reverend conducts wedding from his bed in Canton
In Canton Ohio on September 6 Rev C W Recard pastor of the First Congregational Church married Fred L Brady and Oliver Smith after neighbors arranged the ceremony at the parsonage with the license in hand. The bridegroom tie the nuptial knot despite the preacher’s illness.
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Canton
Ohio
C. W. Recard
First Congregational Church
Fred L. Brady
Oliver Smith
Dr. Recard
Ohio Home Rule Association cites ban on beer and recipes
The Ohio Home Rule Association attacked the Crabbe prohibitional enforcement bill as a trickery measure. It argues drastic provisions could declare malt beverages intoxicating and yeast for bread outlawed, threatening cookbooks and wine recipes. The group also opposed federal prohibition amendment ratification and favored 2.75 beer with the old license system.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Home Rule Association
League
Car Service Resumes After Strike in Columbus
Ohio capital car service returns to normal this afternoon after Carmen strike voting to end walkout. Workers had been on strike since Wednesday morning while arbitration on working conditions proceeds.
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Columbus
Ohio
Carmen
Extra Traction Car For Athens Patrons To Nelsonville
An extra trolley will depart Athens at 6 30 PM on Monday to serve patrons for the Thomas Murray Concert in Nelsonville and will be held there after the performance.
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Athens
Thomas Murray
Nelsonville
Union Service Set for Christian Church Sunday
Rev Murch of First Christian invites First Presbyterian congregation to a union service at the Christian Church Sunday morning Dr Wilcox of the Presbyterian church to preach due to repairs at the Presbyterian church arrangements followed regular announcements.
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Murch
First Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Wilcox
Presbyterian Church
County Examiners Named For Athens Board
Supt. B L Pilcher was named to head the Athens county board of examiners. Miss Lucy Evans principal of Amesville high school was chosen as vice president and County Superintendent Alex Root was selected as clerk of the board.
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Supt
B. L. Pilcher
Athens County Board of Examiners
Lucy Evans
Amesville High School
Alex Root
Elks Schedule Drafts Ahead for Busy Week
No game Sunday as Elks rest for Thursday afternoon match. Manager Schimpf plans to host Millfield in a later exhibition, though talks continue. A bid for an exhibition with Cincinnati Reds failed as the world champions are fully booked this fall.
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The
Elks
Schimpf
Millfield
Cincinnati Reds
Burglary at Hardware Office Ends With $300 Loss
A girl cashier at a Cincinnati hardware office observed a burglar enter and then exit with $300 stolen. Police investigate the break in and review security footage for clues.
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Cincinnati
Athens County Schools Face Shortage of Teachers
County Superintendent Root announced twelve teacher posts remain unfilled at the start of the school year as Athens county, opening Sept 8, anticipates a shortage after 25 applicants sat exams at Ellis Hall. Emergency certificates will be used to fill gaps.
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Root
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
Ellis Hall
Licking County
Perry
Floodwood Man Granted Divorce Then Seeks Marriage License
Aaron Lewis of Floodwood was granted a divorce in common pleas court on Thursday and soon after sought a marriage license for Lydia Carpenter. The probate judge, who was traveling too rapidly, refused to issue the necessary papers.
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Aaron Lewis
Floodwood
Common Pleas
Lydia Carpenter
Returned Soldiers Are Wedded Here Today
Two weddings occurred this morning at the First M E parsonage with Rev. Dr. C L Strecker officiating. Miss Hazel Goodman married John G Frazier of The Plains. Frazier is a Goodyear Rubber Co finisher and former 1386 Field Artillery cornetist. Edith Love of Glouster wed Virgil Davis of Hollister. Saparonis, a recently returned soldier, now teaches in Hollister schools.
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Hazel Goodman
John G. Frazier
the Plains
M. E. Parsonage
C. L. Strecker
1386
Field Artillery
Georgia Seay
Akron
Frazier
Goodyear Rubber Co
Edith Love
Glouster
Virgil Davis
Hollister
Anna Shaw
Hayer, Clara Stewart Wed in Toledo
George W. Hayer, 75, marries Clara Stewart, 23, in Toledo with family and friends witnessing the ceremony. The groom is described as a longtime resident. details of the wedding were announced in local notices.
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Toledo
George W. Hayer
Clara Stewart
Athens messengers post perfect week delivery record
The Messenger carriers in Athens achieved 100 percent efficiency in delivering newspapers last week. The carriers named are Earl Strickland Clinton Chadwick Darrell Herron Theodore Moorhead and Max Lewis.
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Athens
Earl Strickland
Clinton Chadwick
Darrell Herron
Theodore Moorhead
Max Lewis
Two Sons Die Trying to Save Father in Gas Fatality
In Chicago suburb of Steger Illinois near an abandoned 82 foot well Herman Jahn a farmer dies after descending to repair it. His sons Fred 15 and John 16 attempt to rescue him and both perish from gas fumes while the mother and sister call for help. Neighbors fail to hear the cries until police arrive and remove the bodies as the family mourns.
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Chicago
Ills
Herman Jahn
Steger
Tls
Fred
John
O’brien
Athens Scouts Camp Impresses Visitors With Ideal Quarters
Representative Mr. A Hatch reports Boy Scouts Troop 1 cottage at Buckeye Lake is large and comfortable with a cheery fireplace. Thirty boys reside there with many cats. Scout Master Morgan oversees entertainment and accompanies the boys constantly. Alonzo Ridgeway cooks well and bread is baked daily. Nine hours sleep is the rule. outings include Buckeye Lake park boat racing and horseshoe tournaments. Neighbors praise the well behaved Scouts amid general praise from cot tagers. Canton Common Pleas Judge schedules Friday for divorce cases.
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A. Hatch
Buckeye Lake
Boy Scouts
Morgan
Alonzo Ridgeway
Buckeye Lake Park
Troop
Miners March Toward Guyan Coal Fields Rally
Armed Logan County deputies pursue an army of miners marching from Jennys Creek toward Guyan coal fields to join Logan County trouble. Oak Grove delegation of 500 to 4,000 miners heads across mountains toward Racine and Coal River area with authorities warning of a serious clash. Governor Cornwell met them at Oak Grove seeking peace.
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Huntington
W. VA
Logan County
Logan
Jennys Creek
Guyan
Oak Grove
Marmet
Kanawha County
Coal River
Racine
Tion
Little Coal River
United Mine Workers
Cornwell
Candidates for Many Offices File Petitions
Athens County townships and municipalities prepare for November elections with three party tickets in place. In Athens city, Mayor E C Woodworth seeks continued law and order, while Tom Roush runs for Mayor on the Republican ticket after a five vote primary showing. Democratic ballots show F L Preston with Wilson briefly listed before Preston withdrew, leaving other city posts and township races to follow.
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al K. Hall
Athens County
Athens
E. C. Woodworth
Tom Roush
F. L. Preston
Athens City Officials and Board of Education Roster
The Athens City list names President of Council C. M. Gill and council members E. F. Stocklein W 8 Blackwood Loring G. Connett H. M. Ruth with at large members M. P. Totman W. H. Herrold G. H. Maxwell J. C. Jennings Fred Fenzel R. M. Patteragn. Assessors W. W. Baird James H. Williams John G. Brooks John W. Moler Fred Rhodes. Solicitor ee Johnson Treasurer Herbert W. Brooks Auditor J. C. Edmundson Board of education George Whipple C. M. Copeland Pearly Gaskill.
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Athens City
C. M. Gill
E. F. Stocklein
W. 8. Blackwood
Loring G. Connett
H. M. Ruth
Nelsonville City Officials List by Party
A historical notice lists Nelsonville and nearby positions with party affiliation for mayor councilmembers and officials. Rep candidates dominate roles including mayor treasurer marshal clerk and trustees with Dems represented in assessor and some trustees.
Chauncey Elects City Officials In Recent Vote
Chauncey names C W Walker as mayor and Charles Speary as marshal with Clarence McCafferty as clerk and Edward Minister as treasurer. Council members are J G Drake E M Dougherty T J Blackford W S Harvey C A Hoskins T R Hamilton. Floyd Nye to board of education.
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Chauncey
C. W. Walker
Charles Speary
Clarence E. McCafferty
Edward Minister
J. G. Drake
E. M. Dougherty
T. J. Blackford
W. 8S. Harvey
C. A. Hoskins
T. R. Hamilton
Board of Education
Floyd Nye
Albany City Officials Listing
Albany mayor E. K. Carpenter and clerk John Lindley lead a slate including treasurer F. E. Bolton marshal P. D. Morse and a council with G. B. Spring C. O. Whit latch M. D. Zimmerman E. I. Stanley J. Howard Coe and Russell Goldsberry. Assessors include H. L. Brown.
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Albany
E. K. Carpenter
John Lindley
F. E. Bolton
P. D. Morse
G. B. Spring
C. O. Whitlatch
M. D. Zimmerman
E. I. Stanley
J. Howard Coe
Russell Goldsberry
H. L. Brown
Opposition 1 Tour Nations Fight On Treaty Debates
Senate leaders map next week to test voting strength as factions debate reservations to the League of Nations. Democrats split with about twenty voting yes on reservations and twenty-seven for unqualified ratification amid Lodge and McCumber plans and a cross country tour by Beason McCormick Johnson and others to rally support and press positions.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Lodge
League
Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations
United States
McCumber
Frm
Oitions
de Tea Tae A
Nomi
Beson and McCormick
Ching
Middle West
Johnson
Actors strike ends reopening of Broadway theatres
The Actors Equity and producers reached an agreement after talks that ended at 7 oclock. Broadway theatres will reopen tonight. Francis Wilson of Actors Equity called the settlement satisfactory to both sides. The move follows actions by stage hands and motion picture operators and musicians unions. Lee Shubert reported stage hands had walked out in about 100 Shubert theatres and unions warned 800 houses of Shubert bookings.
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New York
Actors
Actors Equity
Producers
Sion
Broadway
A Thomas
Francis Wilson
Actors’ Equity Association
Stage Hands
Mhesicians
Shubert Theatres
Lee Shubert
Shubert Tractions
Shuberts
Arrest Expected in Soldier's Slaying in Elyria
Elyria Ohio Sept 6 Police expected the arrest of the man who killed Arthur Schultz a former soldier last Monday. Authorities indicated they had full knowledge of the crime and the identity of the suspect. A key witness was a woman seen with Schultz in the park before the shooting. Prominent residents were hinted to figure in the case.
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Elyria
Arthur Scholts
Cers
Schultz
Hopkins jailed for selling liquor as bonds found on him
W D Hopkins, owner of a near beer saloon, surrendered at the county jail to begin a 60 day federal sentence for selling liquor. A search found Liberty Bonds totaling 10 750 and War Savings Stamps 200 plus 1 273 in WALBRIDGE on his person as the Sandusky United Brethren conference closes its eighty seventh annual session in Columbus.
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Columbus
W. D. Hopkins
Walbridge
Sandusky
United Brethren Church
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Charles A. Stever
Ray Linscott
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Chester F. Wallace
Hugh Comley
Elza B. Morris
Ira Andrews
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