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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1921

Page

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Britain Faces General Election Threat Amid Coal Strike

London reports a vast mining and transport strike crippling industry. Admiralty orders sailors back from leave as fear grows of government coping with rail and fuel shortages. Miners propose socialistic policies and demand maintained wages, signaling possible June election.

London Britain Sheffield ED. L Keen United Press Great Britain Labor NATO

Ohio University Classes to Start Early After Welcome Rush

Ath en s overflows with students arriving for the new term as trains unload a wave of coeds and travelers. Students begin classes at Ohio University at 7 30 Tuesday morning amid a festive campus welcome and busy taxis in the city.

Athens Ohio University

Henderson Calls for General Election Over Lloyd George Clash

Arthur Henderson, prominent British labor leader, says Labour may overthrow Lloyd George's government in a future vote. He accuses the premier of insincerity and alignment with privilege, pledging a Labour program of social justice and sweeping economic reforms. He warns of revolutionary changes affecting Irish, international matters, while denying Bolshevik aims.

London Arthur Henderson Great Britain Lloyd George United Kingdom Henderson United Press Hendersson Labor Party Labor Loydernment Coalition Laborites

Rail Workers Meeting With Bond Owners Opens Private Talks

In New York on April 4 a private conference brought together rail workers union leaders and bond owners to seek common ground on wage issues. Labor reps included Stone Carter Cease Manion and Johnson. Securities representatives included Fiske Kindsley Pulleyn Dryden Brock.

New York National Association of Owners of Railway Securities Davies Warfield Securities Owners Organization Warren 8. Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers W. 8. Carter Firea D. L. Cease E. J. Manion Wm. Johnson Halley Fiske Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Darwin P. Kindsley The New York Life Insurance John J. Pulleyn Emigrant

Athens Public Schools Return To Classes After Easter Break

Athens public schools resumed sessions at 8 20 a m Monday after an Easter vacation extending from March 25. During the break, the schools were given a thorough cleaning and many teachers visited friends out of town.

Athens

Ohio 37th Division History to Be Written by Col. Cole

Columbus April 4 history of Ohio s 37th division to be written under Ralph D Cole a former colonel who served with the Rainbow Division and who has spent three years gathering data Members of the division association met and laid plans W C Howes named assistant historian to write under Cole s supervision The 166th infantry Rainbow Division formerly the Fourth Ohio will receive a section of the history

Columbus

State tax commission to value private utilities

Columbus April 4 The state tax commission will begin a three month process to fix valuations of privately owned public utilities. Utilities will receive hearings after tentative values are set.

Columbus State ‘Tax Commission

Worth While Hens Wellington

Ten hens owned by Mrs J B Jordan laid 64 eggs in seven days. The report notes steady productivity and suggests the flock’s efficient laying pattern for every week.

Wellington Jordan

Lake freighters tie up for winter on coal laden season delay

In Lorain lake freighters are tied up for winter and nearly all are loaded with coal. They do not expect to start the season until May 1.

Lorain

Anglers to Fish Without License Until July 1

Ohio anglers may fish this spring without a license if the legislature passes the bill and the governor signs it. The law becomes effective 90 days after signing, setting July 1 as the earliest date a license is required. Fishermen were active in Athens County streams this spring.

Ohio House Senate Athens County Margarets Creek

Ohio to distribute state aid for school districts in 29 counties

State Auditor Tracy will allocate one seventh of a total $785,596.50 in state aid to 29 counties, supplementing local taxes for school districts. Counties listed include Athens $100,204.70, Hocking $13,291.07, Meigs $53,400.08, Morgan $18,511.25, Perry $53,005.03, Vinton $24,364.09, and Washington $6,212.95. Athens receives one seventh of the total.

Tracy Ohio Athens County Hocking County Meigs County Morgan County Perry County Vinton County Washington

Germany's bid for U S support met with refusal in formal exchange

Washington reports expose German foreign minister Simons proposing to rehabilitate France with German labor and an international loan. Secretary Hughes replies the United States backs the allies and holds Germany responsible for war reparations, opposing assumption of allied debts. Fresh negotiations are hoped to yield a settlement.

Washington Germany United States Simons Hughes France

Attention Masons Special Meeting Notice

No. 25 F. and A. M. holds a Master Mason degree at 6 30 p m on Tuesday April 5. W M F M McKay and Secretary J A Palmer announce the event for members and attendees.

Masons F. M. McKay W. M J. A. Palmer

Will Honor Veterans at Red Men's Hall Evening

The W R C to give support for Civil War veterans this day at 5 30 oclock at the Red Men s hall on West Washington street Lorene

Red Men's Hall West Washington Lparene

Aged Woman Falls Fractures Hip in Home

Mrs. Susan McKee mother of W. H. McKee aged 82 fell Friday evening at her home 60 North Congress street after catching her foot in a rug. She fractured her left hip and is resting very easy this morning despite intense pain.

Susan McKee W.H. McKee North Congress Street

Attorney Arrested Over Property Sale Misappropriation

Kept part of money in a Morgantown case surfaces as R A Lohr of Mercertown is arrested on charges from James A Ashburn of Morgantown. He allegedly sold a house and lot in Parkersburg and failed to remit all money, with an amount short between 300 and 400 dollars.

Parkersburg W. Va R. A. Lohr James A. Ashburn Morgantown Ashburn

ITAEL MAN Phadco AWAY RICH IN YEARS

Al G. Fields, dean of minstrels, died after a yearlong illness of brights disease in Columbus at age 72. He began in Virginia, shaped the minstrel act, and helped train many blackface stars. Burial is planned for tomorrow. his show business name suited his life, though his birth name Hatfield was rarely used.

Columbus United Press al G. Fields Minstrels Fields Virginia Ness the Minstrels Hatfield Wet The Elks Seusacaeey Stern

Senate in session aims to clear key measures this week

The Senate stays in session to clear appropriation and reorganization bills this week. House recessed to April 18 with conference work expected to finish by late April. Reports claim the session favors business and labor, with the Burns bill on workmen compensation under scrutiny and cost-saving aims in state operations.

Columbus Arp Senate House of Representatives

Coal Oil Lets Go Cleveland Home Damaged By Blaze

Explosion of coal oil on an oil stove caused a fire that badly damaged the home of Charles Mauck in Cleveland. Firefighters battled the blaze, and damage was extensive though injuries were not reported.

Cleveland Charles Mauck

Prince of Wales to Open Ulster Parliament Under Home Rule

According to Grecian London the Prince of Wales is to open a new Ulster parliament to be inaugurated under the home rule bill. The ceremony is expected to be followed by a trip.

London Prince of Wales m Ulster Bill

Georgia trial brings deputies to Covington for Williams case

Deputies sworn in Covington to guard the trial of John Williams proprietor of the death farm. A escort of Williams and accuser Clyde Manning was planned to Atlanta but state troops were not used. jail protection was tightened and court order严格 maintained.

Edward A. Schellnutt United Press Covington John 8 Williame Atlanta Williams Clyde Manning Newton

Carl Agrees To Leave Hungar Child Trial Delay

An 11 year old Cecil Burkett may finish the spring term at a rural country school before his murder trial for Benny Slavin is held. The delay was discussed with attorney James Dills and hinges on whether the case is called within two weeks. if not, the trial likely won’t occur until June. The incident occurred while the boys were playing in Cecil’s backyard last Thanksgiving.

Ora Ind United Press Cecil Burkett Whtele Benny ‘Slavin James Dills Pentecomt Gircult Ee Gous Cecil

Marshall Team Takes Second Game in Weekend Match

Huntington Ohio University loses Friday's ball game 21 to 3 after Barstow Loomis starts and notes of pitcher usage. Allen drives deep right center for three bases while King and Knox contribute. Ohio tallies seven hits to Marshall eight.

Huntington Ohie’ University Labor Barstow Loomis Sec Priday Marshall Tee Ogo Bob” White Allen King Ohio Knox Marshall

PTA meeting rescheduled to April 13 in Chauncey Ohio

In Chauncey Ohio on April 4 the Parent-Teacher Association announces its next regular meeting is moved from April 6 to Wednesday April 13.

Chauncey Parent- Teacher Association

Skeleton found buried in Hemlock road cellar

Deputy sheriffs and city detectives probed a baffling murder in Cleveland as a skeleton buried in quicklime was uncovered in a Hemlock Road cellar. The fragments of bones suggested the burial occurred at least three months ago, and the discovery was made by a homemaker preparing to move into the house.

Cleveland, CO South Park Hemlock Road Are Whitmer Bee Hammond

Amesville Women to Hold Social at Presbyterian Church

The Amesville Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a social in the Presbyterian church at 1 o clock on Sunday. An interesting program is planned with refreshments served. All ages from nearby communities are invited to attend the event.

Presbyterian Church

Free Garden Book Offer From Athens Messenger Bureau

Deric J. Haskin of the Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington urges early garden planning. He notes gardening requires knowledge and effort and offers a free garden book by sending two stamps for return.

Deric J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C Washington Nation

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