League of Free Nations Seen Essential by Wilson
President Wilson declared the league of free nations a practical necessity in presenting the peace treaty with Germany. He argued the covenant would guide the new world order and that isolation is ended, urging American participation and leadership in postwar international affairs. The address preceded the treaty’s formal Senate submission amid broad support from lawmakers and spectators.
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Heroes will be at Columbus Saturday
Gold medal honors to Sergt. Alvin G. York and Commander A. H. Reed will be presented at the Method ist centenary exposition in Columbus on Saturday. York and Reed will speak in the coliseum about their wartime exploits and leadership.
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Columbus
Alvin G. York
A. H. Reed
York
Reed
Army Construction Work Discontinued Under Baker Orders
Secretary Baker orders the cessation of all army construction and the purchase of real estate for aviation fields and air service schools while awaiting the president's signature. Camp Sherman, Ohio, is excluded from the order with a sole exception.
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Bannery Washington
Baker
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Loyal American League arrests in Cleveland raid
In a first raid under a new crime law, Loyal American League members and detectives arrested C. G. Ruther burg, secretary of the Socialist party, at headquarters and seized literature and pamphlets barred during the war. Carl Hacker was also arrested. They face up to five thousand dollars fine and ten years in prison if convicted.
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Bannery
Cleveland
American League
C. G. Rutherburg
Socialist Party
Carl Hacker
Youth Must Die in Chair October 17
Jacob Edinger, 25, convicted of murder in the first degree for killing William This, a wealthy baker, was sentenced to die in the electric chair on October 17 by Common Pleas Judge John A Caldwell. Edward Ness was sentenced to die October 16 and four men face indictments for helping in the murder.
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Jacob Edinger
William
Baker
Common Pleas
John A. Caldwell
Edward Ness
Phie White
Borah Renews Demand for Bliss Letter on Shantung
Senator Borah of Idaho introduces a resolution asking President Wilson to send the Senate a copy of a letter said to be written by General Bliss protesting the peace conference decision on Shantung. The measure also seeks details on an alleged Japanese pressure attempt against Chinese delegates and moves to the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Idaho
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Senate
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Lansing
Henry White
Shantung
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
British dirigible R-34 nears Scotland on return flight
The British airship R-34 reported by radio 345 miles east of New York on its return from Roosevelt Field to Scotland. Earlier, the craft had covered about 630 miles in twelve hours, with Commander Scott reporting all well as of the afternoon.
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England
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Sheriff Bairley Ousted for Prohibition Violations
Governor Lansing ordered the removal from office of Sheriff Joseph J. Bairley of Monroe County Michigan for failing to enforce state prohibition laws and for allowing confiscated liquor to be mishandled. The action followed testimony before the governor weeks earlier by Braty Food and Drug Commissioner Woodworth. A second item reports a serious motorcycle collision injuring three in Youngstown last night.
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Joseph J. Bairley
Monroe County
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Bairley
Braty Food and Drug
Woodworth
Ohio Briefs Compact From Newark To Youngstown
Newark reports a dog saved two children by attacking a copperhead. Elyria notes Theodore Kendrick age 3 drowned after falling into a horse trough. Sandusky mentions beer dumped into the bay to dodge revenue. Port Clinton reports three prisoners escaped with a $50 reward offered. Tiffin shows a sugar shortage with rationing. Cedar Point hosts 75th Ohio Loan Association convention. Sandusky fatal elevator accident claims Augusta Miscky. Mahoning County awarded a captured German cannon for Liberty Loan work.
McCormick Heard in the Ford Libel Trial
Associated Press reports Colonel T. R. McCormick, president of the Tribune Company, testifies in the Ford libel suit. Ford and Edsel expected to testify next. The publisher shows memory and calm demeanor. notes include Tribune salaries to staff who went to militia camps and the Mexican border in 1916.
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Clemens
T. R. McCormick
Tribune Company of
Chicago
Henry Ford
Jon
Ford
Edsel
William Licking
Ford Counsel
Joseph Medill Patterson
Tribune
Cms
Tucking
President Ebert Signs Peace Treaty Ratification
President Ebert signed the bill ratifying the peace treaty and it now goes to Versailles. The signing occurred at 8 o clock last night and was reported by Associated Press.
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Aralin
Versailles
Wilson Gravely Satisfied By German Peace Ratification
President Wilson told reporters at the White House he was gratified the peace treaty was ratified quickly by the German assembly. He urged prompt resumption of trade with Germany and allied nations to meet reparations while keeping American troops on the Rhine until Germany delivers military material. The president said demobilization depends on Germany's compliance and urged a generous but credit based European reconstruction.
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White House
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Germany
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Rhine
Versailles
Bulgaria
United States
London
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Croatia
Italy
Wiisoff
Europe
Traction Line Ordered to Quit Canton Massillon Route
Stark county commissioners order the Northern Ohio Traction Company to discontinue operations on the Canton Massillon road within ten days and remove tracks within 30 days. The resolution claims no legal right to operate there and that the full road width is needed for vehicles and pedestrians. The prosecuting attorney may file an ouster suit in the state supreme court if the company does not vacate.
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Canton
Northern Ohio Traction Company
Canton- Massillon
Stark County Commissioners
State Supreme Court
British House committee backs alien employment restriction
In London a House of Commons committee approved the alien bill restricting employment of aliens by a 15 to 12 vote despite government opposition. Separately in Findlay, 75 striking Central Union Telephone workers returned after ten days idle as the company granted 42 percent wage increase and agreed to arbitrate the rest.
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Hannors
London
House of Commons
Great Britain
Central Union Telephone Company
Ratification of German Peace Treaty Submitted in Versailles
Official notification confirms the ratification of the peace treaty by the German National Assembly. Delegates in Versailles receive formal word of the action, with details released to the press and international observers.
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Associated Press
Versailles
German National Assembly
Nation's War Bill Estimated at 30.2 Billion Dollars
Secretary Glass reports the United States spent 30.177 billion dollars on the war through June 30, 1919, after deducting peacetime costs. Revenue from taxes and other sources covered about 9.344 billion, with the rest from Liberty Bonds Victory Notes and savings stamps. He says new bond issues won’t be needed before victory notes mature and treasury certificates plus short-term notes will cover current debts. Alliance ice cream dealers raise price from 4 to 50 cents per four quart.
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Banner
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