Fire destroys Columbus business district injuring six firemen
A January Columbus fire gutted high street bullrings, endangering the business district and causing around 1 060 000 in losses. Six firemen were hurt by falls, one seriously, as crews fought flames for over six hours amid icy hydrants and freezing conditions. The blaze began behind the Dobbin store wall. cause undetermined.
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Columbus
Carl Schneider
Beind
Andrew Dobbin
Orfehouse Martens Company
Copylow
Dobbie
Anto
Morehouse Elyria Fire Victim Remembered in Columbus
Max Morehouse, owner of a large central Ohio dry goods business, died after a fire damaged five company buildings in Elyria and nearby areas. He had recently traveled from Columbus and was widely known for his role in the local retail sector. The central fire department responded late at night, saving some structures but resulting in significant losses to the firm.
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Max Morehouse
Wilbaeere
Moretreuse
Columbus
Max Morenouse
Hamiin
Hamiin On Fourth Street
Roclerk
Marx Straus
Elf
Despondent Emperor Says He Won't Return to Germany
German news services publish a letter from Emperor Wilhelm II to a personal ad in which Count Hohenzollern pleads his absolute discouragement and states he does not want ever to return to Germany. He says his return would worsen factional strife.
Denikine Flees Russia with Staff to Refuge at Constantinople
A Zurich dispatch reports Gen Veniking and affiliated staff taking refuge aboard a vessel at Constantinople after fleeing Russia. Details are sparse and place names may reflect translation variants. The note confirms movement to safety outside Russia with authorities in Zurich noting the development.
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Veniking
Aff
Constantinople
Zurich
A de Faris
German Note to Paris Reiterates Article 24 Threat
January 27 report states Germany sent a note to Paris urging Allies to enforce Article 24 of the peace treaty. It concerns punishment for individuals accused of violating wartime laws and customs. The communication aims to compel action by the Allied powers.
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Seyapreer
Paris
Artilce
Tnde
Minor Flu Cases Reported in City by Health Officer
Health Officer Dr. French reports no severe flu cases so far in the city, though several mild cases exist. He notes the disease is less dangerous than last winter's epidemic, with many pneumonia and severe cold cases. The city remains free from contagious diseases except measles, which persists but is not yet stamped out.
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French
Measley
Canadian Money Discontinued in City
A disrupted notice reports banks will not accept Canadian money without a 20 percent discount. The move aims to halt the practice of bringing Canadian currency into the United States for exchange and trade. Naturalized chatter in the text references Librian banks and cross border transactions.
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Loibal
Queney
Camida
S. Isanes
Livrian Banus
United States
Mrs Bainbridge badly burned in kitchen stove explosion
Mrs A P Daintridge of the West Riser ranch was badly burned Sunday evening when a kitchen stove capscded. She suffered burns to the throat face and hands but is expected to recover.
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F. P. Bainbridge
A.P. Daintridge
West Riser Ranch
Senator Newberrys Trial Begins in Michigan Federal Court
Grand Rapids Mich Jan 27 United States Senator Truman H Newberry and several Michigan political figures faced a federal trial charged with conspiracy fraud and corruption in the 1918 senatorial contest The high profile case drew a gathering of legal talent signaling a landmark litigation in state legal history
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Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Truman HF. Newberry
Michigan
House panel backs removing tar on Canadian print paper
Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee urged eliminating all tar duties on Canadian print paper but made no move to act. They argued duties distort supply and raise prices, while contracts already settle costs. Senator Smoot urged Senate review of paper savings and costs.
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Washington
House
Mmeana
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Flooded Basement Damages Lorain Home After Intake Tape Left Open
Lorain January 27 report cites an intake tape left open to the heating system causing 560 damage in a flooded basement. In related items Harold Bishop is fined 10 and jailed twenty days for stealing a clothes suit from Arthur Alexander, who befriended him. Jake Razolla and Nick Vora fined 190 each for illegal keening of a bike. A new Knight company, Dramatic Order of Knights of Pythias, is instituted with 225 members.
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Lorain
Lorain Block
ROKS
Torain
Harold Bishop
Arthur Alexander
Lorain, O
Jake Razolla
Nick Vora
Lorain, Jr
Dramatic Order of Knighta of Pythias
Illinois to Honor 105-Year-Old Mrs Potter of Dwight
Mrs Mary Ann Potter of Dwight Illinois will celebrate her 105th birthday on February 23. A large celebration is planned. She moved to Illinois as a child and has resided there ever since. She still owns the family farm started by her parents.
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Mary Ann Potter
Dwight, Til
Illinois
Cartoonist at M. E. Church entertains Wednesday evening
The fourth AMlab entertainment features cartoonist Packard at the M. E. Church. He is regarded as a leader in his field and will deliver entertaining talk while drawing cartoons. Doors open at 7 30 and tickets may be purchased at the venue.
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Packard
Tk Nee
Japan seeks talks with China on Shantung settlement
Toyo January 2 report says Japan, claiming German rights in Shantung via peace terms, instructs its Peking minister to open negotiations with China. It requests retrocession of Kiaochow Bay and related measures and outlines withdrawal of troops along the Shantung railway, with Chinese railway police to be organized at once if needed.
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Toyo
Pan
Shantung
Japan
Peking
Kian Chow Bay
Shantung Railway
China
Wage Increase Granted to New York Garment Workers
A 25 percent wage increase was awarded yesterday to garment workers by a commission appointed by Governor Smith. The action affects workers in New York State and was announced in the early part of January.
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New York
Garment
Assion
Smith
Meredith Named AG Secretary to Succeed Houston
Edwin P. Meredith of Iowa editor of Successful Farming was named Secretary of Agriculture to replace Henry M. Houston who becomes Secretary of the Treasury. Meredith, 52, of Des Moines, had been a candidate for U.S. Senate in 1914 and Iowa Governor in 1916. President Wilson was to send the nominations to the Senate.
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Nn Aumociated Press
Washington
Edwin P. Meredith
Iowa
Agriculture
Houston
Meredith
Senate
Glass
Oberlin Professor to Speak at Local Club Tonight
Professor J R Moore of Oberlin College will address the Young Men's Business Club this evening on Korea. The talk will be at 6 at the Andwor Hotel, replacing the Y M C A venue. President and rotary officials expect a good turnout.
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Frofessor J. R. Moore
Oberlin College
Young Men’s Business Club
Korea
Andwur
Y. M CG
Totary
Penitentiary Terms for Crinke and Gallo in Concealed Weapons Case
In a courtroom, Steve Crinke changed his plea to guilty on carrying concealed weapons after being charged with shooting to kill. Judge Redington sentenced him to a penitentiary term. Joe Gallo also pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and received a penitentiary sentence, later paroled for good behavior.
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Steve Crinkc
Lorain
Redington
Joe Gallo
Find
Stark clarifies letter reference in public notice
George Stark states he is not the Stark mentioned in a letter to the editor signed by Min He was at the meeting but did not speak and has received many phone calls demanding explanations. he contemplates removing his telephone number to avoid further inquiries.
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Canrci
Nan George Stark
Stark
Ohio Employees to Receive Wage Increase
The Associated Press reports that state employees earning under $2400 yearly would gain $20 monthly, and those in state institutions earning their full amount would get $10 monthly. The Joint Legislative Committee on State Minaries proposed these raises in a partial report, while lawmakers oppose revenue measures needed to fund the pay hikes. the committee also proposed several revenue measures estimated to raise 6.282 million.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Prpogal
Legislar
Supreme Court upholds Cleveland grand jury law
Columbus law case upheld by the State Supreme Court in a test of the attorney general Price led special grand jury investigation. Doerfler of Cushoga County was plaintiff in the suit. New York reports Governor Pergdoll of Philadelphia to be moved to Governor's Island where the draft dodger trial resumes Friday morning.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Price
Cleveland
State Supreme Court
Doerfler
Cushoga County
New York
C Pergdoll
Philadelphia
Governor's Island
Hitchcock To Continue His Treaty Fight In Senate
Washington Jan 27 Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska signaled he would push to take the peace treaty to the Senate floor unless compromise negotiations on the League covenant continued. The Democratic Compromise committee replied to Republican refusal on Article Ten. A bipartisan committee agreed to meet again Thursday, though Hitchcock said he would refrain from action for now.
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Askuersted Press
Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Administration
Democratic Compromise Committee
Allen M'Curdy Outlines Plans for New Party
Allan M'Curdy, leader of the committee of forty-eight, outlined a new party to organize opposition on issues. He spoke before a pacific group at a college gathering of students and professors. He argued there is no difference in goals between Republicans and Democrats and urged forming a third party to force reform, saying 9 percent of voters have no chance at the ballot box. He warned of a revolution and noted public distrust in Wall Street and Congress.
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Oberlin
Allan Mi Curdy
New Policie Party
College
MerSe Rt Sturges
Surdy
Mae Iurdy
Ol Mirties
Tie
Apeiker
Kaneral
Senate
Albany
America
Wall Street
Congress
THIS WOMAN RECORD WEEKEND MARRIAGE MYSTERY
Miss Ida Henton Hottman married William Ho Hoffman after answering a wife seeking ad in Canton. By Monday she could not locate him, says she will work if found, while hotel staff report an unpaid two day bill. Hoffman sought inheritance of forty five thousand dollars.
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Canton
Ida Henton Hottman
Wiliam Ho Hottman
Miss Henton
Opposed Amendment to Ohio Workmen's Compensation Act
Columbus Ohio employers oppose shifting the cost of administering the workmen's compensation fund from the state to employers to relieve the general revenue fund. Malcolm Jennings of the Ohio Manufacturers Association told the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Matters that this is simply passing the buck and will not solve the taxation problem.
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Iesa
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Gen Ral Assembly
Malcolm Jennings
Ohio Manufacturers ‘Association
Joint Legislative Committee On
Britain’s K-22 Submarine to Tour World Under Power
Britain plans to send the K-22 the greatest submarine to circle the globe. It will travel above water at twenty to thirty knots and underwater at fifteen to twenty knots, powered by steam and electricity. The vessel carries two three inch guns a depth charge projector and eight torpedo tubes.
Lakewood to Battle Gas Co in rate dispute
Lakewood council will hold a special meeting to decide on East Ohio Gas Company’s demand for a sixty cent maximum gas rate starting February 1921. The current thirty five cent rate expires then and the company argues the hike will conserve supply. A reply is expected a week later.
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Lakewood
East Ohio Gas Company
Worst Storm Hits New York City
New York January 27 transport disrupted as sleet storm cripples electric trains and elevated lines. Streets glare with ice and many workers are late. Weatherman Shirp calls it the worst storm of its kind since lyue Lorain.
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New York
Omlyak
Shirp
Lyue
Joffre’s Chief Elected Deputy in Paris Front Line
Colonel Fabry, famed head of staff to Marshal Joffre known as the Blue Devils, was elected deputy in the front sector of Paris. He is now serving as managing editor of Intransigeant.
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Joffre
Blue Devils
Fabry
Famor
Forme
Marshal Joffa
Theront
Paris
Reds From Ark Are Greeted by Bolshevik Army
Moscow reports a reception for American Reds in a scene of wartime spectacle. A Bolshevik guard and cheering crowds lined the shore as rifles faced Finn troops, with bands playing the Internationale and a mass celebration marking the arrival of allied forces in the context of a tense border display.
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Ark
London
Moscow
Biveu
United States
Vinland
States Army
Ranspeart
Butler
Wellington Decorated for Big Occasion
Wellington awaits a major event honoring National A R Commander Daniel Hall a former Wellington resident. The reception organized by local citizens features state officials from GA Ky and Lt Col Ralph Cole a Republican gubernatorial candidate will speak. General James C MacWermott presides as parade and activities promise a historic day.
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Jones
Lyton
A. R
Daniel Hall
Wellington
Afr
Hall
Lavam
Brishton
GA Ky
Mattindale
Cleveland
Ralf
Hewett Trial Underway In Dance Hall Incident
The trial of Frank Hewett, an Oberlin College freshman and janitor, for assaulting George McCarthy unfolds in courtroom No. 2. McCarthy, who attended a Halcyon club dance on Oct 40 with an invitation, says Hewett ordered him away and later knocked him unconscious after returning with two companions. Hewett claims he had orders to stop loitering in the coat room and that McCarthy caused the disturbance with a rough house after being refused entry.
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Frank Hewett
George McCarthy
Oberlin College
McCarthy
Halcyon Club
Hewett
Staks
Hewet
Jugo Slavs Will Accept Allied Ultimatum
Belgrade dispatch reports the Jugo Slav government has decided to accept the allied ultimatum regarding settlement of the Adriatic controversy. The decision was announced from Neme Switzerland on January 27.
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Jugo Slavs
Neme
Switzerland
Belgrade
Jugo Slav
Berlin braced as troops guard government buildings at night
Heavy patrols and barricades filled Berlin streets after rumors of monarchist uprisings on Former Emperor William’s birthday. Authorities denied plans and moved to forestall action by imperial supporters while Erzberger faced backlash after an assassination attempt.
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Berlin
Will
Gustav Noske
Mathias Erzberger
Herr Erzberger
Fla
Erzberger
Ebert
Wenner to address Republicans at McKinley banquet
W. E. Wenner of Ashtabula will speak at the McKinley banquet at the Elks hall this evening. The event is open to all Republicans. tickets are available at Tacmis book store or from committee members, with reservations urged for proper seating.
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McKinley
Elks' Hall
Spether
W. E. Wenner
Ashtabula
Auction of Lavenders Lord at Southern Cattlemen’s Meet
Montgomery Alabama January 27 lodge in the bridal suite of a local hotel. Laverders Lord a purebred Shorthorn steer formerly owned by President Wilson is ready for auction tomorrow as part of the annual Southern Cattlemen’s association convention. The animal brought 310000 at a Red Crags question in Birmingham in 1918.
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Montgomery
Alt
Laverders Lord
Wilson
Southern Cattleven's Association
Birmingham
Hospital Notes And Local Corrections In Lorain
Hospital notes list admissions including Aloeet Patton and John E B Ray with several named residents. mentions Mrs L J Liewllyn recovering from illness. Lorain date January records show George Witt fined $40 for a charge related to accounts. Smaller notices include Mits Awae and Cleveland area references amid a chaotic mix of street names and events.
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