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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
1
British cabinet mobilizes as strike widens. Lloyd George meets triple alliance while air forces prepare to support transport, and miners face widespread disruption. Violence and mine closures intensify Scotland’s coal shortage. thousands out of work.
Washington April 9 Japan plans to send a delegation from the diet to the United States to strengthen American Japanese relations. The mission will include speeches in multiple cities and a White House call on President Harding. Officials anticipate further pronouncements on the subject before departure, amid rising race tensions and jingoism between the two nations.
John S. Williams was found guilty of the murder of a Black enslaved person on his Jasper county plantation. The jury, after deliberating since 3:51 PM, recommended mercy, but the judge sentenced Williams to life imprisonment. Mrs. Williams sobbed as the proceedings concluded.
New Jersey will host the heavyweight world title fight between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. Tex Rickard announced the match date as July 2 and stated venues include Jersey City Newark or Atlantic City with final site to be determined in a few days after negotiations with the commission.
The J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Company plans full production in May with nine new Ray-Glo models, boosting from two last year. The firm partners with about eighty stockholders and aims to expand Athens industrial presence as demand grows nationwide for the efficient gas fire.
In Coblenz General Alien issues directive prohibiting factory shutdowns without American authorization in the postwar occupation zone. The order targets owners of all factories and enforces continuation of operations under Allied oversight.
Fred McClelland of Glouster and Flossie M. Hipscher of Glouster obtained licenses. Rev. James A. Miller of Crooksville performed the ceremony for Elmer Poland, a Crooksville miner, and Sarah Jane Davis of Deanville at home.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held the first institute of the year at Amesville on April 7 1921 led by Mrs Vinnie Howard and Mrs Frances McDaniel president of the local union. About 35 members attended and the program included music department reports and readings with refreshments served afterward.
Chauncey schools observed Arbor Day by planting two memorial trees on the school grounds to honor Louis M. Wilson and Eiza Cunningham, Chauncey boys who lost their lives on the world war battlefield.
In Warren Ohio on April 9 Mrs. Alta Kohler on trial for killing her two babies recounted a night visitor, her 17 year old lover Harry Coller, who had earlier claimed he was drawn by a house fire. Coller testified he shot her after she refused to give money, threatening to kill if she named him. Coroner Henshaw described finding the charred children and a lead fragment matching a 38 caliber revolver.
London April 9 United Press reports Ramsay MacDonald says a general strike could paralyze British industry within a week if not halted. He argues labor sees itself in a decisive showdown against capital and a government seen as a tool of owners. Miners seek a living wage while other workers prepare to join a wider stoppage.
Elyria contractors declare a lockout against union building trades council aiming to cut wages by about 20 percent as labor talks stall.
In Columbus on April 9 the Standard Oil Company announced a one cent per gallon reduction in the price of gasoline effective locally.
United Press report from Washington notes the dollar’s value rose to 63.2 cents from 45.6 cents since June, lifting real purchasing power for about nine million teachers widows stenographers and many male white collar workers. The change equates to roughly a 37 percent pay increase across many professions including ministers clerks professors and others.
Ohio wheat crop for 1921 is expected to exceed average with a yield estimated above 40 million bushels. State condition on April 1 stands at 87 percent of normal, vs national 91 percent, ten year April 1 average 84 percent. Rye at 93 percent, farm labor supply up 16 percent and farm demand down 12 percent from last April.
Wells divorce case brings nation attention to Wells and As tasia Wells in Warren Ohio. Closing testimony cites infidelity and drunkenness allegations. Judge Cole will rule after adjournment, with defense revealing Mrs Owens as key witness amid denials of improper relations.
Two Pomeroy Express men had a startling experience when an armed intruder tried to force open the express office on lower Main street at nine last night. The robber fired through the door and window. Camp was welted by a bullet through his cap while both men armed themselves. The assailant escaped in a waiting auto, leaving no trace of accomplices, and is believed to have targeted the Great Lakes pay chest though it had not yet arrived.
The Republican caucus in the House advanced Congressman I. M. Foster of Athens from the rivers and harbors committee to the judiciary committee. The judiciary panel is the third ranking committee in the lower house and marks an honor for a second term congressman.
A meeting is set for Tuesday evening April 12 at 7 30 in the Hebbardsville school house to discuss forming a Jersey Calf Club for boys. Mr. O Croy assistant state leader of Boys and Girls Club work of Columbus Ohio will present the proposition and local speakers will attend.
The rough draft to Congress highlights foreign trade tax repeal milder relief and a budget push. It alludes to Dawes Committee reforms for veteran relief and calls for tariff action and a stronger merchant marine. Alaska good roads and railroad concerns appear in outline form.
Ellis Searles of the Mine Workers Journal notes that during the 1919 American strike pumpers stayed at work to prevent mine flooding, while British miners call out pumpers. He says the British government urges pumpers to follow suit, contrasting with UMWA indictments.
Roy Harris, linked to the murder of New York clubman Joseph R. Elw, tells United Press he fears prison and hopes police shift him to New York for interrogation. Detective Sergeant Oswald says Harris may be taken to New York. Harris claims a bogus confession serves his needs and that his conscience forces truth. He laments forgery sentence and says he sleeps only after confessing.
The message invites adults to join a class and asks them to inform their acquaintances. It mentions a contact or reception but provides few concrete details or specifics.
Representative Kal of California, head of military affairs committees, announced plans to introduce a resolution Monday calling for a full investigation of Bergdoll affair. He urged Bergdoll's return from Germany and condemned the alleged double standard for millionaires versus the poor.
The American Library Association lists books about all kinds of business. A free pamphlet, “800 Useful Books,” helps readers find the right titles through the Information Service in Washington. Send two cents for postage and enclose a return address to Frederic J. Haskin, Director, The Athens Messenger.
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