Railroad Men Protest Today Over Wage Reductions
Chicago february excerpts describe the railroad labor board hearing on abrogating national wage agreements. W. W. Atterbury urged economy amid fears of bankruptcy while D. M. Jewell prepared a rebuttal for the railway employes. A telegram to President Wilson argued no economic justification for wage cuts and that living costs do not hinge on worker pay.
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Banquet Speakers Set for Sixth National Tractor Show
Prominent bankers, farmers and manufacturers from Ohio Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania receive invitations for a banquet during the Sixth National Tractor Show in Columbus February 7 to 12. Speakers Melvin A. Taylor Frank J. Mann and Finley P Mount will discuss financing and advancing power farming.
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Chicago
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Battleships remain bedrock of U S naval power says navy board
The Navy General Board in a report to Secretary Daniels argues battleships remain the chief unit of the fleet and that equal armed strength among nations should guide policy. It stresses no international arms race and no swift war danger if power is balanced. The document, signed by Rear Admiral Badger, was sent to the Senate Naval Committee for information amid disarmament considerations.
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House votes down army bill amendment on officers
Washington February 3 The House voted 86 to 29 to strike an amendment from the army appropriation bill proposing cutting officers from 14 000 to 8 500. The vote reflects opposition to reducing military leadership.
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Farrell Dry Goods Co Devastated by Major Farrell Fire
A large two story Farrell Dry Goods Co building was destroyed by a major blaze in Farrell Pennsylvania. The fire caused an estimated rise in damage around 400000 dollars and early reports indicate extensive property loss. Fire crews battled the flames through the night with no confirmed injuries.
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Ross County Receives Valued Painting of General Taylor
A cherished Civil War era painting of General Zachary Taylor at Buena Vista was donated to Ross County by Mrs. W. W. Lawrence through her son Herbert. The canvas, a five by six foot banner with a gold fringed blue background, features Taylor beside his charger and Jefferson Davis among his staff. Painted by Bayard of Cincinnati, it has long been cherished by the Lawrence and Whig Club families, and will be preserved by the county after turning down offers and a request from the Columbus Historical Society to place it in the capitol relic room.
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Camp Sherman Costs Jump as December Expenditures Reported
CHILLICOTHE O Feb 8 The Associated Press reports Camp Sherman spent 286063 to operate in December with an average 95 per man The total exceeds nondivisional camp averages though Sherman houses about double the typical troop count The average cost per man in the typical camp was 112
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Withdrawal of Liquor Withdrawals Ends by Sweeping Order
Washington reports a nationwide halt on liquor withdrawals as Prohibition Commissioner Kramer orders indefinite suspension of distillery and warehouse removals except for small sacramental or industrial uses. Attorney General Palmer and Internal Revenue officials press a broad interpretation of the Volstead Act, extending the ban to most states including New York and New Jersey while allowing limited retail withdrawals.
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Davis to sign Miller prohibition bill aims to appoint commissioner
Columbus Feb 8 Governor Davis announced he would sign the Miller prohibition bill once delivered and appoint a prohibition commissioner when suitable candidates are found. He plans to remove local enforcement officers who do not enforce the prohibition and will not authorize the maximum 20 inspectors provided in the bill.
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Committee plans remodel with Eagle Mill owner on West Vine
The chamber of commerce committee met Thursday at Knox Savings and Yeam to discuss remodeling Eagle Mill on West Vine Street. They work with Mr. Banging to fit Rich Sampliner Knitting Company's branch factory conditions, but progress remains slow.
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Nations Invited to a World Disarmament Conference
The house foreign affairs committee reported a resolution authorizing the president to invite nations to a conference on disarmament. The proposed meeting would occur in Washington, with the president deciding when to call it.
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Governor Opposes Move to Abolish Direct Primary
Columbus February 3 Governor Davis today spoke against a movement by Republican politicians to abolish the direct primary in favor of a convention system. He declared he would fight attempts to revert to old political control of nominating machinery and affirmed belief in party sponsorship while preserving the people’s right to choose their public officials.
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Davin
Robberies Hit Cleveland Hotel Salesman Item
John A. Bevers, a New York jewelry firm salesman, was robbed of gems valued at 35000 in a downtown Cleveland hotel room while absent. The incident occurred last night as thieves gained entry to his room.
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New York
One Room School Still In Existence
A report from Ohio state education records shows the one room country school remains dominant in rural districts with 5871 one room schools versus 310 centralized and 599 consolidated ones. Belmont county has 148 one room schools and Jackson county many remain with few consolidations.
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Belmont County
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Jjckson
Seeds Get Senile In Their Old Age
Seeds lose vitality with age per Ohio Experiment Station Wooster bulletin Tests on 25 grains show seed corn from 1905 oats and wheat from 1915 also low in vitality Read by The Banner from Associated Press Columbus Feb 2
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Dawes Attacks Partisan War Hype and Praises Pershing
Gen Charles G Dawes told a congressional committee the war effort was harmed by partisan politics and graft not by Republicans or Democrats. He urged centralizing authority and cutting government waste while defending General Pershing and the doughboys.
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Robbers blow Largo bank safe. steal $20,000
Robbers blew the safe of the State Bank at Largo near St Petersburg early today and escaped with $20,000. The cashier, who lived above the bank, was held by two bandits. All telephone and telegraph wires from the town were cut.
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Unemployed Parade Draws 43000 Through Copenhagen Crowd
A procession of about 43,000 unemployed left City Hall Square at 1 p m marching toward the parliament building and the king's palace demanding work and relief amid a brisk winter afternoon in Copenhagen.
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