Reparations talks and U S invitation to join
Reports from Washington and London discuss American influence on German reparations talks. The United States may join the Allied Reparations Commission. Berlin awaits Washington’s precise stance. Ostensibly no new German offer is found. German cabinet and Reichstag await Allied ultimatum. Ohio deputy election supervisors named include Elmer B. Garner and Marie Dickson, first woman on the Jefferson County board.
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Ashinetan
A. P.J
United States
Germany
der- Swassean
Contei
Wilson
Sparations Commission
Council of Ambassadors
Harding
Cierenbach
Berlin
Reichstag
State’ Department
Simons
Af the Sabbet
Hughes
Mclear
Rman
Arding
Washington
Elmer E. Garner
Misa Marie Dickson
Cemocrat
Jefferson County
Ohio
Smith
Columbus
Garner Ia
Rit. Tonville
Republican Executive Committee
Miss Dickson
County Board of Elections
Edn. Dickson
Nil Yetige
Democratic Party
Garner
Abe Mercer
Mt. Pleasant
James Ward
A. B
Harvey C. Smith
Marie Dickson
Elmer B. Garner
New State Officers Elected at Knights of Columbus Convention
The Knights of Columbus session in Steubenville concluded with new state officers elected. Daniel Butler of Toledo was reappointed State Deputy, Daniel Cunningham of Findley State Secretary, L. W. Hanley of Lima Treasurer, Rev. J. Finn of Cincinnati Chaplain, Alfred T. Gessler of Cincinnati State Advocate, and Williane Snyder of Chillicothe State Warden. Delegates to the National Convention in San Francisco were chosen, with Ohio Valley councils securing two seats. The meeting praised Steubenville for hospitality and concluded amid a dancing party and mid‑week luncheon, marking the event as a record and successful gathering.
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Knights of Columbus of
Glin
Lima
State Council
Daniel Butler
Toledo
Daniel Cunningham
Findley
L. W. Hanley
Rey
J. S. Finn
Cincinnati
Alfred T. Gessler
Williane Snyder
Chillicathe
John F. Nolan
Freemont
Walter Meehan
Middletown
Charles Mayne
Trenton
William Sweeney
Cleveland
Nantel Butler
Howare Ragland
Clere
Steubenville Council
Chamber of Commerce
WPL
Wrights
Columbus
Ohio
Congress
John G. Price
Columbia
Father Carney
Lancaster
J. A. Odwyer
Survivors of Jap Ship Disaster Reach Seattle Hospitals
Forty three of sixty five survivors of the Japanese freighter Tokuya Maru burned off the Oregon coast arrived in Seattle hospitals today in shock and exposure after eight lives were lost. Survivors said the ship was aboard the United States army transport Buford, famed as the Soviet Ark, which carried notable deported figures to Russia.
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Seattle
Wash
A. P.1
Oregon
United States Army
Buford
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
Russia
Steel wage cut won’t affect independent steel firms
Youngstown Ohio May 4 The Steel wage cut announced yesterday will not change the wage policy of independent steel companies in the area. Wages and prices for independents and the steel corporation are now on the same level. Independents cut wages 20 percent three months ago and have since raised prices to the same level the corporation cut to a few days earlier.
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Youngstown, O
A. P
Steel Corporation
Pendleton and Ware Die in McCook Field Plane Crash
Payton May 4 Arthur G Pendleton 25 a civilian employee of McCook Field was killed when a McCook Field plane crashed in view of hundreds at the Community country club. Lieut James Ware was seriously injured and expected to die. The crash occurred in the rear of the daure hall.
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Payton
Arthur G. Pendleton
McCook Field
Howell Must Die In Chair In Ohio Death Row
The Supreme Court ordered Warden Thomas at Ohio State Penitentiary to electrocute Dick Howell Canton and Charles Redfield in a first degree murder case. Howell killed Anthony Skotnicky, a Canton plain clothes policeman, on November 29, 1919, with sentence upheld. Redfield faced execution. Shelton's death sentence was remanded for a new trial. other cases involved mercy and insanity issues, with potential pardons for Frank Iotto.
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Columbus
Supreme Court Today
Thomas
Ohie
Dick Howell
Stark County
Eause
Howell
Anthony Skotnicky
Canton
Chas. Redfield
Sanctuaky
Pedfield
Hoace A. Benson
Norwalk
Hamilton
Shelton
Willian
H. Dieters
Cinecinnati
Frank Ifotto
Clevelam
Mansfield Reformatory
Davis
Clevelance
Murce
Reformatory
War Hero's Body Due at Toronto Friday
The body of Private Harry Heckathorne formerly of Wellsville and killed in action November 1, 1918, will arrive in Toronto Friday. He enlisted May 24, 1917, served in Company FE, 135th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-Seventh Division, and died near the Lys river in France. St Michel Post of the American Legion will coordinate military honors upon arrival.
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Harry Heckathorne
Wellsville
Julia Heckathorne
Toronto
Prigate Heckathorne
Old Tenth Ohio
East Liverpool
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Thirty
Moros Band Wiped Out in Philippines by Troops
A fanatical Moros leader and about ninety followers were killed in the Philippines. In Steubenville, council discussed redistricting under the 1920 census, planning a special session to finalize adding wards. Talks on a city curfew were dropped amid doubts on enforcement. Community support for playgrounds and tag day was urged. Continued on Page 2.
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Philippines
Steubenville
Ta Belle View
Pleasant Heights
Criss
Mcfilroy
Sehafer
McRirny
Melville
Ely
Elvie
Womans Club
Smith
Potley
Langport
Dewinchland
White
Wilhelm
Builders and unions ready for struggle in Mereland
Mereland Ohio May 4 A P reports the building trades employing and the building trades council plan a thirty day struggle in a strike involving between twenty thousand and twenty five thousand building mechanics. Printers and allied trades strike unchanged with a fund of 1 600 000 to sustain the fight.
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Mereland, O
A. P
Building Trades Employers
Building Trades Counceil
Charles B. Smith
Jeooncil
Moros in Sulu Engagement Reported Wiped Out
Ninety Moros including religious leader Ma harjah Untong were killed Sunday near Taglipit on the Sulu island chain after a clash with Philippine constabulary detachments from Mindanao. The Moros seized rifles after killing Lieut Velasquez and three troopers, then fled before being overrun. One constabulary trooper was wounded.
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Department of Mindanan
Tatiihi
Proposed Chapter of Local DAR Organizes Steubenville Daughters
The meeting at Mrs D J Sinclair’s home organized the Steubenville Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution. Fifty five members attended as Mrs Stelatr led the session with prayers by Myra Donaldson, followed by a talk from State organizer William McGee Wilson. He described DAR goals, wartime patriotism, and rapid membership growth with thousands of applications since World War I. Continued on Page Ten.
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Loral
D. J. Sinclair
Steubenville
Daughters of the Revolution
Lal
Myra
Donaldson
Sincl
LaBelle Iron Works Elects Directors in Wheeling
Stockholders of LaBelle Iron Works met in Wheeling for annual reports and elected directors: Alex, Glass, J. M. Scott, A. H. Woodward, A. C. Whitaker, J. Hubbard, J. J. Helloway, W. H. Abbott, H. D. Westfall, Andrew Glass, E. C. Ewing, G. B. LeVan, and P. D. Burr. The board organized with D. A. Durt as President and H. P. Beswick as SecretaryTreasurer. I. M. Scott named chairman of Wheeling Steels and Iron. John Nunan named president. Andrew Class named president of WhitakerGlessner Company.
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Wheeling Steal Corporation
Wheeling
LaBelle Iron Works
Messrs. Alex, Glass
J. M. Scott
A. H. Woodward
A. C. Whitaker
R. Hubbard
J. J. Helloway
W. H. Abbott
H.D. Westfall
Andrew Glass
E. C. Ewing
G. 3B. LeVan
PD. A. Burr
D. A. Durt
D Westfall
G. J. Levan
H. P. Beswiclk
J. L. Fisher
Wheeling Stees and Iron
I. M. Scott
John Nunean
Andrew Class
Whitaker-Glessner Company
Arbitration Agreed In Wheeling Traction Wage Dispute
Officials and employees of Wheeling Traction have agreed to arbitrate wage scale differences. Until arbitrators settle, street car service will continue. J M Jennison represents the company and Thomas Cady represents the car workers union. they will choose a third to complete the board. The company seeks a ten percent wage cut on all issues including Steubenville WV Mn es and Steubenville Brilliant, which workers reject as costs have not fallen. The union wants the current scale for another year. A settlement is expected shortly.
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Wheeling Traction
Street Car Ser
Wil
J. M. Jennison
Dim Grove
Thomas Cady
MceMechen
Car Workers Union
Wheeling
Steubenville-West Virginia
Mnes
Steubenville-Brilliant
Mayor Enjoined In Race Track Case In Cleveland Q May 4
A Camron Pleas court injunction restricts betting on two events at Cho Crin Falls race track. Mayor George J. Turton plans to convene a village council meeting at noon to seek authority for special police to prevent bets today. Dispute over track betting drew prominent lawyers on both sides amid a frost and weather note. American Railway Express notifies 80,000 employees of a June 7 wage revision.
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Cleveland
A. Poe
Camron Pleas Court
Chocrin Falls
George J. Turton
Westfall honored by Chamber forum in Wheeling tribute
The Forum Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in Wheeling dedicated a noon session to Harry D. Westfall former forum chairman and ex-Chamber president. Speakers lauded his leadership at La Belle, his civic and military service, and the strong ties between the La Belle plant and Steubenville residents. The Knights of Columbus held a successful convention here, expressing gratitude for Steubenville hospitality and Wheeling’s welcome. Continued on Page Ten.
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Forum
Chamber of Commerce
Harry D. West Fall
Chamber
Wheeling
Westfall
la Belle Company
la Mele
Steubensle
Steubenville
Stenbenville
Knights of Columbus
Eplone
Thong
Porrible
Hla
Ohio
Meek Tout Frealy
Thrilling Days When U-Boats Raided United States Coast
Former Navy secretary Fongrant faced a flood of inquiries as U boats attacked the New Jersey coast and along the east shore. In June 1918, the Navy explained it could not reveal ship movements while vowing to keep the coast open and protect troop transports.
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United States
RenNemen
Department
Washington
Ces- Sat
Ing 2
France
Agat
Navy Department
Germany
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Terest
Witing
America
Supreme Council
Hat
Supreme Court
War Hero
MOROS
WILL
Dorses
LaBelle
West Parliah
New York
American Railway Express Company
Frank M. Work
Josephus Daniels
Navy
John BF
Dille
Wright
National Nowspaper Ven
Canada
Funday
New Jersey
Larmlydy Vorb
Ayunk
Europe
SRD
Cape Cod
Cape
Sable
Courag
Patel
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