Retail Food Prices Advance In August
Retail food prices rose in August while wholesale and producer prices fell. Across fifteen cities ham sirloin steak butter eggs potatoes and pork chops saw modest retail increases. wholesale prices for butter eggs and potatoes declined in several markets.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Statistical Bureau of the Labor Department
American Agricultural Association
Bureau of Markets
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Labor Department
Birmingham
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Buffalo
New Orleans
Seattle
Johnson Tour Sparks Large St. Louis Rally Over Peace Treaty
Senator Hiram Johnson drew about 12,000 supporters in St. Louis as he condemned the peace treaty and league covenant calling it an infamous war trust. The crowd cheered for 15 minutes before settling after the Star Spangled Banner, with both sides arguing whether the rally was spontaneous or organized by pro Wilson factions.
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Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
ST. Louis
Hiram Johnson
Kansas City
Johnson
Coliseum
Wilson
Kiel
New Heights
John H. Simon
Boston Police Return to Duty After Labor Meeting
Boston officials say police may resume duty individually after talks with Governor Coolidge and labor leaders, following a noon shooting at Boylston and Tremont. Raymond Gast, 37, was killed by a state gunman. Mrs. Mary Jacques, 42, injured by the same bullet as she left a subway entrance.
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Boston
Mass
Gast
Athens Honors Six Army Men on Homeward Stop
Army officers expressed pleasure at the Athens welcome for six men from the city now serving at Camp Meade Maryland. Clark E Williams sent a letter to Miss Clara Atkinson describing the September 6 reception as the head of the Red Cross serving committee. The group was en route from Camp Sherman to Camp Meade and stopped at the Union Depot where relatives gathered.
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Athens
Camp Meade Md
Clara Atkinson
Red Cross
Clark E. Williams
Army Field
Camp Sherman
Camp Meade
Union Depot
National union of employers organized in Chicago
The union of employers formed in Chicago with Charles Pies of Link Belt company as chairman. Fifteen employers nationwide are represented. The group aims to present managers' views at Washington on labor legislation and trade policy.
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Chicago, Ills
Charles Pies
Link Belt Company
Washington
Piez
Borah Seeks Wrecking Changes in Covenant Mission
Senator Borah arrived in Omaha to rally crowds against the League of Nations. He attacked President Wilson and England, accusing them of drafting the treaty to secure compliance. He claimed England is building more ships and an expanded army, while Secretary Baker opposed universal training until the treaty appeared. Borah planned a Fort Dodge speech tonight.
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Omaha
Neb
Borah
Wilson
England
Baker
Fort Dodge
Miners and Transport Workers Weigh Alliance at Cleveland
Jenn E. Plumb, author of the Plumb plan for rail nationalization, was to address the United Mine Workers of America convention in Cleveland to garner support for his proposal. Delegates rally behind a possible alliance among miners transport workers and freight handlers as resolutions oppose militarism and endorse a national labor party.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jenn E. Plumb
United Mine Workers of America
Plumb
John L. Lewis
United States
National Labor Party
Portland Woman Boosts Husband Business Card Check Shield
Mrs Mamie Good of Portland is jailed on a charge of tampering with a check tied to her husband who sells a check protecting device. The case centers on alleged fraud involving his product and the couple’s business operations.
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Portland, Obe
Mamie Good
Lansing Secretary Warned on Treaty Defeat Says Bullitt
Wm C Bullitt testifies before the senate foreign relations committee recounting a 1919 conversation with Secretary Lansing. He quotes Lansing fearing opposition from the American people and notes Knox and Lodge responses. Bullitt also displays Wilson league of nations draft originals and recalls his Russia trip for Lenine declaration.
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Wm. C. Bullitt
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
Knox
Lodge
Bullett
United States Peace Commission
Commission
Wilson
League of Nations
Russia
Lenine
Doctor Merwin Denies Move to New York City
Dr. J. T. Merwin rebutted circulating reports that he planned to move to New York City for hospital work. He said such a plan had never entered his head and could not imagine its origin.
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J. T. Merwin
New York City
Fire destroys Lohse home and injures resident
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lohse on Vore Ridge near Athens burned in the early morning blaze. Mrs. Lohse woke to smoke, and Mr. Lohse suffered severe burns while attempting to escape. A defective kitchen flue is blamed. no insurance was held.
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John Lohse
Vore Ridge
Athens
Presbyterian and Methodist Share Sunday Worship
At the invitation of Dr. Strecker and the First Methodist Church the Presbyterian congregation will join in Sunday morning worship. Rev. Wilcox of the Presbyterian church will preach on The Samaritan Woman in Strecker's absence at conference. Members are urged to attend in large numbers.
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Strecker
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Wilcox
Presbyterian Church
Laundry owner pleads ignorance on underage workers
W. S. Southerton said at his arraignment before Justice Helwig that he believed the two girls he employed in his laundry were over sixteen. The statement followed charges accusing him of employing girls below the age of sixteen.
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W. S. Southerton
Justice Helwig
Canton Suspect Nick Stancut Tied to Bordash Safe Robbery
Canton police hold Nick Stancut on suspicion of complicity in the Bordash safe robbery. Authorities pursue additional leads as the investigation continues.
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Canton
Nick Stancut
Mohicans Class Marks Fifth Anniversary as Members Grow
The Mohicans Class celebrates its fifth anniversary on September 13 with fifty active members and a history of 150. Former members have pursued college and business paths, including Lawrence Conrath who was killed in France. A planned celebration is postponed due to Presbyterian church work, with open membership for boys aged thirteen and up.
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Mohicans
Lawrence Conrath
France
Presbyterian Church
British raids on Sinn Fein leaders across southern Ireland
British forces raided Sinn Fein sites and homes in Cork and other cities as Dublin bans the Dail Eireann. Leaders warn of renewed disturbances while Arthur Griffith announces a 1.25 million loan drive with US help and notes a 200000-strong garrison. Prisoner transports arrive amid clashes as troops remain deployed with bayonets fixed.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Cork
David Kent
Dail Eireann
Arthur Griffith
Eamon de Valera
United States
Griffith
Frank P. Walsh
Edward F. Dunne
Michael Ryan
Missouri Judge Revisits Boyhood Scenes in Missouri
Judge Roderick F. Harper, born near Hamley Run in Athens county, now living near Butler, Bates county, Mo., visits his boyhood landscapes with a granddaughter. He attended the G A R National encampment in Columbus and traced past fortunes from Pike's Peak to the Civil War. He farms 276 acres in Bates county, is eighty, widowed, and serving a second term as county judge.
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Roderick F. Harper
Athens County
Hamley Run
Butler
Bates County
Columbus
Pike’s Peak
Co. East Colorado Cavalry
John Young
Waterloo
Harper
Ohio worker compensation law changes announced
Representative H A Hatch announced修改 changes to Ohio workmen's compensation. Maximum death payment remains 5000 but payout period shortens. Death benefits rise to 15 per week from 12. Injury awards range 12 to 15 per week. Two thirds for 100 weeks for partial vision loss. Fingers stiffness treated as amputation. All minors receive full compensation. Employer expenses covered when care occurs outside the employee’s city. Death benefits payable up to two years after injury.
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H. A. Hatch
Ohio
Veteran husband cites wedlock battle in court
Albert Faber told the court he cannot live with his wife claiming he is a war veteran while she is a veteran on the field of wedlock. The exchange framed his request or defense in the domestic matter.
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New York
Albert Faber
Court
Treaty Debate Heats Over Bullitt Testimony Before Senate
William C Bullitt testified before the foreign relations committee and drew intense interest as senators prepared to discuss his statements when the treaty debate resumes next week. A second potential witness in Paris at the time of the peace conference was hinted. Lodge said every Republican senator is sound on deploying American troops only with congressional authorization under Article Ten.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
William C. Bullitt
Foreign Relations Committee
Bullitt
Paris
Lodge
Eight Ohioans on Committees at Miners' Meeting
The Sixth Ohio district of United Mine Workers appointed eight officers to committees at the Cleveland convention. Joseph Richards of Glouster joins the appeals and grievances panel. John Moore heads scale with Lee Hall on rules and business. Jack Moore chairs the constitution committee. Edward Thomas serves on officers reports. G W Savage handles resolutions and transportation. James R McCormick and Thomas Paskell serve as messengers. Athens and Meigs counties are in the sixth district.
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Ohio
United Mine Workers
Cleveland
Athens
Meigs
Joseph Richards
Glouster
John Moore
Lee Hall
Jack’ Moore
Edward Thomas
G. W. Savage
James R. McCormick
Thomas Paskell
Court of Honor of Boy Scouts Meeting Notice
Many Scouts have qualified for merit badges prompting a Court of Honor meeting on Tuesday at 7 pm. Credits for summer work require in person attendance. Members include Prof. L J Addicott W V Daggett Dr A Y Wilcox Roy L Dupler and Coach Russel Rupp.
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Court of Honor
L. J. Addicott
W. V. Daggett
A. Y. Wilcox
Roy L. Dupler
Russel Rupp
Fire at Standard Oil Brooklyn Plant Burns. Five Alarms
A fire at the Standard Oil Company plant in Brooklyn prompted five alarms this afternoon. Fire crews battled the flames as responders arrived from multiple districts to control the blaze. No injuries are reported at this time.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Brooklyn
Messenger carriers achieve perfect week in Athens
The Athens post announces that the Messenger carriers Earl Strickland Clinton Chadwick Darrell Herron Patrick Griffin Theodore Moorhead Verle Kenney and Max Lewis recorded full efficiency for the past week reflecting outstanding service and reliability.
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Athens
Earl Strickland
Clinton Chadwick
Darrell Herron
Patrick Griffin Theodore Moorhead
Verle Kenney
Max Lewis
Athens County Boy Returns From War Voyage With Pershing
An Athens County man recounts returning from overseas service aboard a steamer with General Pershing. He notes better food and ship conditions than the prior trip, describes a one week sea crossing, mentions inflation during the landing, and says he may be home by month’s end after a parade with the 10th Washington. He writes to his mother Mrs. E. Mallard of Jacksonville.
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Dudley
Windhell
States
General Pershing
Ggh
Peking
Scientist Here on Special Work in Athens
Dr. G. R. Wieland of the Carnegie Institution and Yale paleobotany lecturer is in Athens researching a cited fossil forest. He is accompanied by Martzolff at The Messenger office while tracing a location referenced by Prof La Rue. Wieland’s work includes fossil forests in the Black Hills and other U S sites.
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G. R. Wieland
Carnegie Institution of Was
Y University
New Haven
Conn
Athens
la Rue
Martzolff
Wieland
Fossil Forest of the Black
United State
Wilson Ready to Talk in Tacoma
United Press reports President Wilson arrived in Tacoma at 8 55 A M for a coast to coast push to ratify the peace treaty. A large crowd gathered around the station as he began an automobile tour of the city with a speech planned at the school stadium and another at the armory. The train also drew spectators in the Tacoma suburbs.
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United Press
Tacoma
Wash
Wilson
Armory
Elks Keep Strong Stand in Seasonal Turf Battles
The Elks head into a Sunday game with Millfield after a 2-1 set. Millfield has won two of three, and a Sunday Elks win would force a neutral-site playoff. Manager Schimf announced the .762 team percentage from 16 wins in 21 games with Barstow Whitlatch starting and Millfield listing Barick Simpson and Corbin.
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Elks
Millfield
Schimf
Zanesville
Barstow
Whitlatch
Barick
Simpson
Corbin
Record of Wheat Purchases by U S Grain Corp
The United States Grain Corporation bought 235,135 barrels of wheat flour in the week ending September 9. Prices ranged from 9.50 to 10.25 dollars per barrel.
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New York
United States Grain Corporation
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