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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1922

Page

2

America Looking to Foreign Markets Says Lord Riddell in London

Lord Riddell, speaking at the American Lunch eon Club in London, says the United States is shifting from domestic to foreign trade. He cites China as a promising market and notes America’s growing association with Americans after his Washington trip. He praises Harding and other leaders and foresees friendly future US England ties.

International News Service London America Lord Riddell China Washington England Harding Hughes Root

Low Mark Guts the Number of New Germans

Washington data show only 12 622 Germans admitted since July 1 1921 under a 3 percent quota for the fiscal year ending June 30 1922 The depreciation of the mark hinders German emigration to the United States according to W W Husband commissioner general of immigration He notes many Germans here came with families leaving few relatives in the old country and officials say relatives abroad press to bring in more.

Harry Ward D. N Washington United States W. W. Husband Germany Bureau of Immigration Husband Heaven Earth Secretary of Labor Davis

New Rail Labor Board Hears Wage Arguments

The new rail labor board holds its first sessions in Chicago to hear arguments on wage schemes. Leaders of the rail brotherhoods met with board members as optimism runs high that disputes between rail workers and employers can be resolved without serious difficulties.

NEW Rail Labor Board Chicago

City Council approves repaving plans and street openings

The council authorized repaving Court Street from State to Union and Union Street from Court to High. West Union property owners facing higher costs contested 50 percent assessments while Maplewood Drive residents seek a direct East State opening via the Jane Carpenter lot. Additional ordinances cover Shannon Avenue paving steps, Fast Side storm sewer, Fern Street grading, and a $45 000 storm sewer bond. A survey for East Union street paving and route cost was ordered.

Court Street Union Union Street Court High West Union High West Highwest Maplewood Drive East State Street Jane Carpenter East State Maplewood Altho Shannon Avenue Daltonhurst Fern Street East Union Street

Indianapolis Man With Thirteen Wives Sentenced

Isaiah Moore, dubbed the ace of bigamists, was sentenced by Judge Collins in criminal court to five years in prison for bigamy. He also drew 2 to 14 years for embezzlement tied to his matrimonial schemes.

Indianapolis Ind Isaiah Moore Collins Ace of Bigamists

Shipping board offers settlement on wooden ship builder claims

The Shipping Board proposed a settlement for under one million dollars regarding claims from wooden ship builders, which total about six million dollars. The announcement came in Washington on April 3.

Washington International News Service The Shipping Board Today

One of Fashion's Favorites coat dress pattern

A conservative stylish coat dress design suitable for all seasons. It features simple lines, uses kasha cloth with wool embroidery trims, and is offered in sizes 16 18 and 20 years. The 18 year size requires 4 yards of 44 inch material. pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Embargo Halts Coal Exports From Niagara River Border

Midnight yesterday saw an embargo on all coal shipments into Canada with no bituminous coal crossing the Niagara River. The note of world peace and love as a jab closes with a wry finish about making the world go square.

Buffalo N.Y Canada Niagara River

Publicity to Disarm Fake Stock Sellers

The Treasury Department plans a broad editorial campaign to expose worthless stock salesmen. It will urge editors and foreign language publications to warn the public and protect foreign born residents from investor swindles, noting over a billion dollars lost annually to valueless stocks.

International News Service Washington, D. C Treasury Department United States

Special grand jury urges removal of Brooke sheriff

In Wellsburg Brooke county special grand jury headed by President Goodnight of Bethany college finishes a two week probe. They urge Sheriff H H Duval be removed and allege in 22 specifications that he demanded arrests without warrants and took $12,329 in immunity money for liquor violations.

Wellsburg W. Va Brooke County Goodnight Bethany College H. H. Duval

Ohio finds tuberculosis death rate lower than nation

Ohio State University rural sociology professor C E Lively reports Ohio's tuberculosis death rate is 106 per 100 000 for city and country, below the national registration area average of 147, with most Ohio counties under the average and only five of 80 cities exceeding the national city rate. In Hong Kong many Chinese residents refuse census papers over a rumor the government will bury children for a bridge, hampering records.

Ohio C. E. Lively Ohio State University United States Lively International News Service London Hong Kong J. P. Lloyd Public Works Department Lloyd's Kowloon

Altitude records eyed by aviator Macready at 55,000 feet

Lieutenant John A. Macready of McCook Field plans a new high altitude flight after reaching 40,800 feet in September. He hopes a more powerful supercharger will lift him to 55,000 feet, contending the flight risks include engine failure, craft collapse, or bodily disintegration.

International News Service Dayton John A. Macready McCook Field Macready Fedieen Washington

Rumor About Forcible School Entry Quelled by Press

Report notes widespread rumor that a forceful entry occurred at a school while children were confined indoors for fans. The newspapers dismissed the claim, stating the rumor was untrue and no incidents happened.

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Five Indicted Over Knickerbocker Theatre Collapse

Five men were indicted by a grand jury in Washington on charges of involuntary manslaughter for the January 28 Knickerbocker Theatre collapse that killed 98 people.

Washington Day International News Service Knickerbocker Theatre

Tricked Wife and Slew Her in Rochester Case

Irene J. Bott, 22, mother of two, was found shot to death in a Home Acres vestibule. Her husband John J. Bott was charged with murder after a confession by Fred Trombley, who said Bott arranged a date, concealed him in a car, and guided the killing after the wife fled. Bott denies involvement. his mother supports him.

Rochester N. Y International News Service Irene J. Bott Home Acres Here John J. Bott Fred Trombley Bott F. J. Wilkes Trombley Bett

Firing by Oles to Start in Youngstown

Mayor George H. Oles said he may dismiss workers after the city council authorized him to operate within the budget. The council adopted the motion unanimously to empower the mayor to decide and publish the layoff list.

Oles Youngstown

Topeka Working Girls Dispute $87.55 Yearly Wages Claim

In Topeka hearings on minimum wage, a visiting worker testified that $87.55 could cover a year's clothing and essentials, prompting 300 girls to march stores demanding to see how such items could be afforded. The demonstration clashed with Walmartstyle prices and contrasting views from welfare officials and industry representatives.

International News Service Topeka Kan Gopher Prairie Kansas Lport of Industrial Relations Mary McFarland

Miner Shot During Indiana Coal Strike Violence

In Clinton Indiana police seek a negro shooter who critically wounded miner Elmer Williams near Miami mine No 8 as he attempted to stop a man firing into mine buildings. Williams is expected to live, motive unclear with no workers present.

Clinton Ind Indiana Elmer Williams Williams Miami

Teacher Missing Near Zanesville in Despondent Suspicion

ZANESVILLE OH April 4 A 25 year old teacher Reward Hamilton of the Parkinson school Wayne township is missing. Friends and relatives fear he may have committed suicide amid domestic trouble as no one has seen him since Friday night.

Zanesville Hamilton Parkinson Wayne Township

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