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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

2

Anuric Tablets and Dr Pierce Medicines Endorsements

Ohio readers report relief from back pain kidney issues and rheumatism after using Anuric Tablets and other Dr Pierce medicines. Testimonials praise Anurie for kidney ailments bladder weakness and the Pleasant Pellets for sluggish liver and constipation. House ad style claims include free diagnosis at Dr Pierce's hotel and mail order offers.

Minerva Ohio Dr. Pierce’s Invalids Dr. Pierce Harry E. Sutton Anuric

Annie-So Jack Engaged and Mabel as Bride-To-Be

Annie-So Jack is reportedly engaged with plans publicized by local society. Fanny-No is described as the unwary contestant in a playful matchmaking narrative.

Annie Jack Mabel Fanny

Rejection of Offer Forecast in Bipartisan Talks

Washington report shows two modified Article X drafts offered by Senator Hitchcock were rejected by Republican leaders. Democratic promise of 400 votes depended on Republicans' pick, with no optimism for acceptance. Hitchcock's written proposition carried signatures of 28 Democrats. more support expected.

Washington Gilbert M. Hitchcock Hitchcock Wilson Taft Henry C. Lodge Capitol

Silk theft drives rail freight changes after February 20

Washington reports thefts of silk from railroad cars push amendments to rate classification. Freight in less than carload lots will be prohibited for silk, citing high loss and claim payments. Protests rise as small communities rely on express shipments for silk, now classified with currency and jewelry due to high value.

Washington Railroad Administration

Polk To Be Secretary Ad Interim In Wilson Administration

Washington Franklin L Polk Under Secretary of State will be secretary ad interim to act until President Wilson appoints a successor to Robert Lansing. Several names surfaced but officials have no definite information on the President’s choice. Polk was suggested though his friends doubt he will accept.

Washington Frank L. Polk Wilson Robert Lansing Mr. Polk

Price Official Resigns Over Profiteering Protest

Baltimore Maryland William M Killian Federal Fair Price Commissioner for Maryland resigned sending his letter to Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer after United States District Attorney Samuel K Dennis refused to press charges of profiteering against Police Commissioner Edward F Burke proprietor of sew groceries in the city He said he could not justify more time to a hopeless endeavor.

Baltimore William M. Killian Maryland A. Mitchell Palmer United States Samuel K. Dennis Edward F. Burke

Will Appeal To Holland On Extradition Of Former Emperor William

London reports a new allied note to Holland on extradition of former Emperor William. The Evening Standard says the note will urge the Dutch Government not to create greater difficulties in Europe by insisting on asylum for the man regarded as the author of today’s troubles.

London Holland William Evening Standard Europe Ved

Virginia House Defeats Woman Suffrage Amendment

In Richmond Virginia the House of Delegates voted 62 to 22 against the Susan B Anthony amendment to the federal constitution, reversing prior Senate approval which had passed 24 to 10. The Leedy resolution rejects the federal change, ending the effort in Virginia.

Richmond Virginia House of Delegates Senate

Aged Smoker Burns to Death in Columbus Home Incident

87 year old Christian Muechle was killed when he set ore to his clothing while smoking in bed at his Columbus residence. The fatal fire occurred at his home, with authorities reporting a self inflected blaze related to smoking.

Columbus Christian Muechle

Lansing Ends Career as Secretary of State

Washington reports Robert Lansing resigned as Secretary of State after President Wilson accused him of usurping presidential authority by calling Cabinet meetings during the latter's illness. Lansing defended the action as proper for urgent matters and said he would have acted loyally. The President accepted the resignation, inviting a replacement more aligned with his views.

Washington Robert Lansing Wilson Lansing Republic

German Cotton Needs Proposal Faces German Trade Crises

Government trade agencies learn of a plan by the German textile industry to obtain cotton from American firms. Under trade receipts, U S firms would ship the cotton to Germany retaining title as it is manufactured and sold, aiming to ease Germany’s desperate shortages and avert internal trouble.

Washington Germany

Definite Steps Toward Repatriation of War Dead

Secretary Baker appointed Colonel Henry Rothers head of the Graves Registration Service In Europe and Colona Bentley Mott military attache in Paris as American members of the Franco American Commission. The appointments follow a 1918 agreement with the French Government.

Washington America France Baker Henry Rothers Graves Registration Service Europe Colona Bentley Mott Paris

Lexington Grand Jury to Probe Riot Actions in Martial Law

A special grand jury will investigate those who resisted authorities and attempted to take Will Lockett from custody amid martial law in Lexington and Fayette county. Brigadier General Francis C. Marshall orders the inquiry. Governor Morrow and Marshall discussed timing. An inquest into six deaths before the courthouse is set by Coroner John Anglin. Captain Shelby Armstrong remains under suspension. four loyalists’ families receive $200 checks from Benjamin Carrier and others. The Lexington Rotary Club commends General Marshall for his handling of the crisis.

Lexington Will Lockett Geneva Hardman Charles Kerr Francis C. Marshall United States Fayette County Marshall Edwin P. Morrow General Marshall Court House John Anglin Shelby Armstrong South Limestone Street Thomas ©. Bradley Luther Stivers Benjamin F. Carrier Jas. Maségengale John Thomas William H. Ethrington Lexington Rotary Club

DA Swann to present sedition evidence to grand jury

New York District Attorney Swann and Bronx DA Martin order their assistants to consult with Assembly Judiciary Committee counsel and prepare evidence of sedition or criminal anarchy against five suspended Socialist Assemblymen. Rorke of New York County DA's office will assist if committee visits. The move follows a committee brief alleging the Assemblymen’ pledges and speeches violate the espionage act.

Handa Swann New York Martin Bronx County William F. Quigley Assembly Judiciary Committee New York County Rorke Judiciary Committee Albany

Marconi Praises U S Lead In Wireless Voice Aims

An article by Guglielmo Marconi in Rome contends the United States tops nations in wireless voice transmission invention. He notes Western Europe lags in wireless telephones while China already uses wireless phones between cities and rural areas. Marconi predicts wireless phones will replace current lines within the year, cutting costs and reducing weather related interruptions.

Rome Guglielmo Marconi United States Europe China Signor Marconi

Rail Unions Suspend Pay Increase Decision

Rail labor negotiations paused as unions await final submissions to President Wilson. Officials would not reveal contents of the president’s statement or the unions reply, and White House aides kept silent after six hours of talks.

Washington Union Railroad Wilson White House

Coal car supply changes urged to boost production during strike

A committee of coal operators asked the Railroad Administration to alter coal car supply methods adopted during the strike emergency. They conferred with Director General Hines and Central Coal Committee members and Attorney General Palmer to discuss payment for diverted coal and ways to increase output.

Washington Railroad Administration Hines Central Coal Committee Palmer

Florida to skip presidential primary this year

In Florida the Democratic State Committee made no provision for a presidential reference primary while the Republicans have already named delegates to the Chicago convention. The Republicans are not instructed.

Tampa Fla Florida Democratic State Committee Chicago

Turks Slay Armenians in Asia Minor Attacks

The Armenian national delegation reports a Constantinople message stating that nationalist forces in Marash and Alntab killed about 2000 Armenian civilians in cold blood during renewed attacks.

London Constantinople Marash Alntab Asia Minor Aintab

Sentiment Divided on Consolidated Railroad Offices

Washington reports a consolidated ticket office system formed during federal railroad operation should stay in use in most large cities after private control resumes. Railroads endorsed the efficiency and cost savings of grouped sales forces. New York is likely to keep the plan while Chicago may abandon it.

Washington Railroad Administration New York Chicago

Armenian civilians killed in Aintab attacks report

The Armenian national delegation says about 2,000 Armenian civilians were murdered during recent attacks in Aintab Asia Minor.

House Reduces Agricultural Appropriation by Seven Million

After a week of debate the House completed work on the regular Agricultural Appropriation bill carrying 80,500,000 dollars, seven million one hundred thousand less than the prior year's Congress grant. Formal passage of the message was postponed.

Washington House Congress

Chicago Teachers Win Retroactive Pay Increases

The Chicago Board of Education granted elementary teachers a $450 annual raise and high school teachers a $400 raise retroactive to January 5, confirming the compensation boost as part of the new contract.

Chicago Board of Education

Call For Nurses Mobilizes Red Cross in South

Atlanta issued mobilization of all Southern division Red Cross nurses to combat infilenna spread. Director of Nursing Misa Jane Van Der Vrede ordered the call to action across the region.

Atlanta Red Cross Misa Jane van der Vrede

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