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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1921

Page

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Best Men Will Be Picked for Big State Jobs in Ohio

Columbus April 13 The governor announced that the eight state departments created by the re organization bill will be headed by the very best men from Ohio. Appointments will be announced after clarifying changes pass the senate. Rumors named Boyd Waite as a possible head for commerce or finance and others include Percy Tetlow for industrial relations E R haw Akron health health Dr A W man and L C Herrick for highways with L J Ker or George Stauffer linked to agriculture.

Columbus Ohio Davis House Senate Boyd Waite Department of Commerce Nance Department of Industrial Rations Percy Tetlow Columbina County Mine Workers of America Department of Welfare E.&. Haw Akron Department of Health A. W. Man State Health Missioner Department of Highways L. C. Herrick York Department of Agriculture L. J. Ker Barnesville Ohio State Grange George Stauffer Ottawa

Estabrook to Head Combined Agriculture Markets Bureau

Leon M. Estabrook, long time chief of the bureau of crop estimates, will become associate chief of the new bureau of markets on July 1 as the bureau of estimates and bureau of markets merge by act of Congress. Estabrook has served seventeen years in the bureau of estimates.

Leon M. Estabrook Bureau of Department of Agriculture Congress Estabrook Bureau of Estimates

Baby is legally given to new parents in probate court

Cleveland April 13 three months old Doris Lembach becomes Clara Meredith as Mr and Mrs Sembach surrender custody after Judge Hadden signs over ownership to Mr and Mrs Meredith following unemployment and inability to care for the child. Merediths pay 3.50 court costs. Lembach couple depart for South Carolina with sorrow and hope.

Cleveland Doris Lembach Michael Sembach Hadden John Meredith Lembach Doris Merediths Meredith Clara Meredith

Harding Now Watching Congress For Reaction To His First Message

Police in Cleveland search all autos for the car believed to have carried the murdered Mrs. Margaret Cook to a Chester avenue hallway. Coroner Hammond says she was beaten to death and detectives examine vehicles for bloodstains and possible hit by a car. The body will be sent to Washington for burial. her daughter lives there.

Cleveland Margaret Cook Chester Avenue Hammond Cook Park Camden N. J Washington Panholzer

Harding weighs sending Versailles treaty to Senate with reservations

President Harding considers returning the Versailles treaty to the Senate with Lodge style reservations to limit the league covenant and protect American interests. A favorable Senate reception could push ratification with changes, while irreconcilable opposition would end hopes for U S ratification. The move follows talks with Secretary Hughes and Hoover's stance against full rejection.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Harding Congress Senate United States Tie Germany Hughes Hoover

Knox offers resolution to end war with Germany

Senator Knox introduced a simple declaratory resolution in Washington to terminate the war with Germany. The measure omits the policy declaration Harding urged and drops the old call to fix a termination date and to push treaties of amity and commerce.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Knox Pennsylvania Germany Harding Austria

Paris Midi Reacts to Congressional Message

In a Paris report dated April 13, Midi notes the absence of a son for triumph or alarm, interpreting the French stance on a congressional message as a mid road declaration amid political tensions.

Paris Midi Declaran Ing Congress

Ohio Legion Auxiliary Adopts Constitution at Final Session

In Columbus on April 13 the women's auxiliary of the American Legion of Ohio completed its final session, handling constitution and other organization business.

Columbus Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion of Ohio

Rain Expected Across Eastern U S on Thursday

The weather forecast calls for general showers Thursday in the eastern half of the United States, excluding New England. Michigan may see snow, and rain is predicted in the southern region tonight.

United States New England Weather Bureau Michigan

Humane Week Observed Aims at Kindness to Animals

National Humane week is observed across the United States with programs in schools theaters and churches. Public messages urge kindness to animals as a reflection of character and cruelty is discussed as a moral issue.

United States

Free Corn Meal Booklet Promises Kitchen Wisdom

The government offers a free booklet from the Washington Information Bureau detailing corn meal recipes such as corn pone corn dodger and spoon bread plus dishes like polenta and Boston brown bread. It highlights corn meal as a nation’s staple and invites readers to send name and two cents for postage to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington, D C.

Department of Agriculture Washington

Four killed as switch engine strikes car in Covington

Four persons died and five others were injured when a switch engine struck a car at the Pike street and Russell avenue crossing in Covington Kentucky near Cincinnati. Victims were Virginia Murray Florence Kemper Dr James Heavers and Charles Mile Jr. others hospitalized and injured. Police investigate why safety gates were not lowered at the busy crossing.

Cincinnati Pike Street Russell Avenue Covington Virginia Murray Florence Kemper James Heavers Newport Charles Mile Jr S. Elizabeth Hospital Dixie Highway Ben Schariman C. & O. Crossing Covington and

Delta Tau Delta Dinner Planned at Chapter House

Athens alumni of Delta Tau Delta will hold a dinner Thursday at 5 30 P M at the chapter house.

Athens Delta Tau Delta

Cuba to tap $20 million loan to back sugar crop

Havana April 13 A huge loan possibly up to 20 million dollars is expected to be arranged in New York to tide Cuba through its financial crisis. The funds will back Cuba’s sugar marketing with large shipments of sugar sent to the United States as security as warehouse certificates lose value here.

Havana Cuba New York United States

Sam McGee Detained After Late Night Telephoned Complaint

Police officers respond to a late night call and pick up Sam McGee, described as colored, who was found drunk on the side porch of Sam Stevenson's house. Officer Cady and Chief Graham report the incident after a telephoned complaint.

Sam McGee Cady Graham McGee Sam Stevenson

Britain unsettled by Harding peace plan on reparations

London dispatch reports Britain disturbed by President Harding's peace recommendations with the central powers. Officials reassure, yet belief grows that Germany may evade reparations. Definite rejection of the League of Nations fuels view that America will let Europe settle with Germany.

United Press London Great Britain Harding Germany League of Nations America

Husband Partly Paid for Wife's Affections Suit

In Moundsville West Virginia on April 13 a sensational alienation of a wife's affection suit between Cameron and Otis Gallantine ended with a verdict of 3000 dollars in favor of Wylie W Hinerman. The court overruled a motion for new trial and hinted the case would go to the state supreme court.

Moundsville W. Va Cameron Wylie W. Hinerman Otis Gallantine State Supreme Court

Odd Fellows Hold Major Meeting to Initiate Class

Athens Encampment I. O. C. F. No. 175 held a special communication Saturday afternoon with work in all three degrees by special dispensation of the Grand Chief Patriarch. A class of twelve candidates from Glouster New Marshfield Stewart and Athens. dinner served by Rebekahs. degree work resumed and finished by eleven.

Athens I. 0 C. F. No Glouster New Marshfield Stewart Ladies of the Rebekahs Order of the Odd Fellows

Trials Delayed to July in Matewan Murder Case

Sid Hatfield and 23 charged with murder of seven Baldwin Felts detectives in Matewan had their trial postponed to the July term by mutual agreement. David Stokes remains home sick, prompting the postponement as all defendants renew bonds and return home after court session.

Rescue Hopes Fading for Colonel Bowie Crew

Port Arthur Texas April 13 The search for 19 crewmen aboard the steamship Colonel Bowie, reported sunk yesterday, faded as a radio message from Port Avis said no deck officers were saved to provide location details for rescue ships.

Port Arthur Tex Colonel Bowie Port Avis

Farm Help Easier to Get This Season

Washington reports farm labor is plentiful and cheaper this season with shortages only in isolated spots. Illinois Ohio and other states note workers hold out for high wages, but nationwide labor supply exceeds demand.

Washington Department of Agriculture Illinois Ohio

Food price toll hits consumers nationwide

Washington reports price data show middle men levy a 21 percent toll on food and meat staples across the United States. Secretary of Labor Davis cites failures in price drops for consumers versus materials, with consumer levels near 13 percent above wholesale costs due to re consignments and high freight. The Federal Trade Commission study cites open price fixing and re consignments as drivers of the gap between consumer and producer prices.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington United States Davis Davis’ Department Harding Congress Eee Ithe Prep Mae Federal Trade Commission Trade Commission

Students to Debate Philippine Independence Tonight

In Ewing Hall at Ohio University two teams from Professor Homer Cherrington's English class will debate the resolution That the Philippines should be given their independence immediately. The affirmative team is Leopold Dean Dorsey and Stansfield. The negative team is M Bush G Bush Sauer and Kesler. The public is invited.

Philippines Ewing Hall Homer Cherrington Ohio University Leopold Dean Dorsey Stansfield M. Bush G. Bush Sauer Kesler

Building Fine Home on West State Street

Mr Edward C Schloss has begun the erection of a new eight room two story residence on West State street on the lot adjoining and west of the old Zenner home. The lower part will be red brick and the upper part gray stucco.

Edward C. Schloss West State Street Zenner

Ohio contractor claims high state highway project failures

In Columbus on April 13 H P Streicher of Toledo testified before the legislative committee investigating the state highway department. He said eighty percent of contractors doing state highway work have gone broke, citing widespread financial distress among builders.

Columbus H. P. Streicher Toledo State Highway Department

Glass Prices Fall As American Makers Face Tariffs

A traveling salesman explains a 20 percent price cut on glass after years of 400 percent over prewar prices. He says American producers kept prices high by limiting supply, pushing imports down, and seeking tariff protection from President Harding, who notes a list of manufacturers deserving aid is lacking.

Washington Harding Mr. Harding

Prohibition Advocate Predicts Dry Victory in England

William (Pussyfoot) Johnson argues the labor strike is driven by alcohol and predicts a dry win in England's elections. He sails from New York for an eight month world tour to push prohibition in England Ireland Wales New Zealand and India while noting bootlegging thrives in the United States.

United Préne Geedent Westerville William Pussyfoot) Johnson England Windsor New York Ireland Wales New Zealand India United States Lloyd George

Canton chosen as Eastern Ohio Voca tional Training HQ

Canton selected as the Canton Federal board of vocational training for service men orients as the Eastern Ohio headquarters. The move designates Canton to oversee veteran training programs in the region.

Canton Federal Board of Vocational Training Eastern Ohio

Baby Injured When Car Hits Go-Cart in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, Mrs. Lottie Haas wheeling her 11 month old daughter Mary Louise Haas was knocked by a car at Gilbert and Lincoln avenues. The go-cart vanished then the car was raised off it. The child remained conscious with a fractured skull and was taken to General Hospital. Mrs. Haas suffered cuts and bruises.

Cincinnati Gilbert and Lincoln Avenues Lottie Haas Mary Louise Haas

Miners and Allies Set National Strike Across Britain

Britain faces a triple alliance strike as miners railway workers and transport staff pledge to stop work at 10 P M Friday. Negotiations with the government collapsed with ministers rejecting mine profits pooling and warning of armed protection for nonstrikers.

ED L. Keen London Britiel Transpore Effenve Triple Alliance Triple All Mit Lloyd George Ae George Pat Unés

Widow Receives Ohio Award for Husband's Death

In Columbus on April 13 Elizabeth Bishop was awarded 5.60 by the Ohio state industrial commission for the death of her husband Charles Bishop, a Dewitt & Boden employee who was killed at the Athens company mill near Carpenter in December. The award is designated for his widow.

Columbus Elizabeth Bishop Ohio State Industrial Commission Charles Bishop Dewitt & Boden Athens Bishop Dundas Carpeter Com

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Mrs. Meredith Mrs. Lembach South Carolina HUNTS Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Ashington, D. C Little Republic Sam By Lloyd Allen Odd Fellows William B. Leeds Princess Xenia OF Greece Teddy Mrs Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Onoung Col Pussyfoot Baby Auto Poe
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