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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

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WATER WALKER LATEST FAD FOR SUMMER BATHERS

In London the April 14 conference between Premier Lloyd George and triple alliance chiefs failed to avert a great strike set for tomorrow. J. H. Thomas warned of no settlement while labor leaders warned wages would drop across trades if miners lose. Troop movements and counter measures followed as the walkout loomed. In San Francisco a new beach novelty called Water Walker, a device with boots, an auto wire and a rubber skirt and bodice, is touted for entertainment.

ED. L. Keen United Press London J. H. Thomasder Lloyd Eorge Triple Alliance Britain Downing Street Lloyd George United Kingdom San Francisco

New Program for Dealing with the Allied Powers Taking Shape

Bootleggers yielded an estimated nine hundred million to one billion dollars in profits last year as 30 million gallons of liquor left bonded warehouses. Tax records show no profits reported by bootleggers, while officials weigh methods to levy taxes and enforce Volstead law. Prohibition Chief Kramer favors tax collection to aid enforcement. critics doubt feasibility.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau of Internal Revenue Prohibition Kramer

Queen Receives Degree Amid Cap and Gown Traditions

Britain's Queen, in full academic regalia, attends a ceremony at Oxford University where she is conferred a degree. The event highlights royal honors and the theater connection during her appearance in cap and gown.

Britain Xford University Tontend Queen Mary

Middle men levy 3 percent toll on foods nationwide

Price data from Labor Secretary Davis shows middle men taking about 3 percent toll on food and essentials across the United States. Davis notes consumer prices run roughly 58 percent above 1913 levels for items like meat and coffee while wholesale prices rise about 50 percent and farmers see around 29 percent higher. A full report will be prepared for Congress addressing price discrepancies.

Washington United Davis Davis’ Department Harding Congress Cone

London Women to Help as Strike Hits Britain

London reports show a mass miners' strike expanding to transport workers and other unions. Government mobilization grows with soldiers and sailors in industrial centers as women and volunteers prepare to fill labor gaps and support the effort.

London Thousads Britain Triple Alliance

Dr Treadley to Speak at Brotherhood Dinner

The final 1920 1921 Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting is tomorrow evening. Mrs G I Putnam’s division serves dinner at six. Dr Treadley of Ohio University will deliver the address.

Public Dance at Junior Hall Saturday Evening

Public dance announced for Saturday evening April 16 at Junior Hall. Organizers invite community members to attend.

Dempsey Arpentier Fight Tickets Go Quick in New York

Mail orders for tickets to the Dempsey Arpentier bout on July 2 at a New Jersey venue flooded Madison Square Garden. J W Vance, longtime manager of Cornell Jewelry in Nelsonville, purchased tickets and thanks patrons while inviting continued support and the public to visit the store.

New York Dempsey Arpentier New Jersey Madison Square Garden J. W. Vance Cornell Nelsonville

Signs of business decline easing at Baltimore and Ohio

Baltimore and Ohio officials see a turning tide in the business slump based on rising order intake in February and March rather than revenue figures. The veterans association and President William Howard Taft era mentions aside, traffic officials plan mass meetings to bolster commerce as they extend a business-getting campaign.

Baltimore Ohio Veterans Association of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Willard Baltimore Lodge Archibald Fries

Defiance Man Bets On Rare Ancient Coin

Cromley of Defiance claims one of the era’s most valuable private coins. The obverse shows I Caeser A D Augustus for Tiberius Caesar Augustus, son of the defied August, while the reverse reads Imp. VII Tr. Pot. XVI and the date A. D. 14.

Defiance Cromley I. Caeser Augustus Tiberus Caeser Augustus

Railroad costs key to freight rate cuts says White House

Washington reports that reducing railroad operating expenses could enable lower freight rates. President Harding was informed on Wednesday by T Dewitt Cuyler head of the association of railway executives and Wilfred H Thom, the group’s general counsel.

Washington Harding T. Dewitt Cuyler The Association of Railway Executives Wilfred H. Thom

Belmont to host memorial day ceremony and cornerstone

E C Ver Millon state Americanization director accepted an invitation to lay the cornerstone of a new school building and deliver a Memorial Day address at Lafferty Belmont County on May 30.

Columbus E. C. Vermillion Lafferty Belmont County

Cotton consumption drops from March last year to this year

The census bureau reports March cotton consumption excluding linters at 437,933 bales, down from 575,789 bales in March of the previous year, reflecting a sharp decline in demand.

Washington Census Bureau

Women Voters set agenda for future program

Cleveland D April 14 The National League of Women Voters convention will vote on committee resolutions and aim to craft a program guiding women's political activities for the coming year. Proposals include public health education funding wage laws eight hour day night work ban and constitutional disability removals. A mass meeting discussed disarmament with speaker Will A Irwin warning that the next war would end civilization. Washington April 14 The Senate received nomination papers for Colonel George Harvey to be ambassador to Great Britain and Myron T Herrick as ambassador to France.

Cleveland National League of Women Voters Leagues Seven Congress League Will A. Irwin Irwin Washington George Harvey New Jersey Great Britain Senate Harding Myron T. Herrick France

Open shop movement framed as response to closed unionism

G W Sisson Jr of the American Pulp and Paper Association in New York argues the open shop arises from American demand for security and opportunity. He warns belt tightening requires both employers and workers to share deflation by lower wages while aligning cuts to the cost of living to prevent harm to industry.

New York G. W. Sisson, Jr American Pulp and Paper Association Sisson

McGannon and three others indicted for perjury and witness intimidation

Cleveland April 14 William H McGannon former chief justice of the municipal court is indicted for perjury tied to his trial for murder of Harold Kagy Miss Mary Neely the key witness changes story in a second trial also faces perjury charges Edward Allen reporter and Charle Burke former reporter are indicted on charges of intimidating a witness The cases follow sworn statements obtained from Neely and Burke Burke turned state evidence saying he received 1000 of a 3000 promised by McGannon Prosecutor Stanton led the grand jury proceedings

McGannon Cleveland William H. McGannon Municipal Court Harold Kagy Mary Neely Edward Allen Charle Burke Allen Burke Miss Neely Franklin C. Farasey Stanton

Balance restoration urged in farm trade balance

Harold F. McCormick of International Harvester calls for restore balance between agriculture and other industries. He notes a 10 percent cut in steel based farm machinery and says raising farmer’s sale prices and lowering purchase costs could rebalance the economy, though not a complete panacea.

United Press Chicago Harold F. McCormick International Harvester Company Harvester Company United States

Skit Show at Ohio University Sells Out Fast

Tickets vanished as the annual Skit Show sold out this morning prompting a possible second performance. Dean Voigt will meet with Ohio University girls today or Friday to decide if a repeat show will occur Monday evening and notify on the meeting's outcome.

Dean Voigt Ohio University

Armenian orphans in Armenia need school slates appeal

April 14 report from Cleveland notes Near East Relief in Armenia seeks slates for thousands of orphans under care. Dr Charles F Thwing of Western Reserve University receives the appeal from Miss Mildred McIntyre superintendent of schools for Near East in Marash.

Cleveland Near East Armenia Charles F. Thwiling Western Reserve University Mildred McIntyre Marask

Ratner Edges Lewis In 15 Round Ring Clash

Augie Ratner won a judges decision over Ted Lewis after a 15 round bout in New York. Ratner carried 8.5 pounds more than Lewis and took 14 of the 15 rounds in the contest.

Lewis New York Augie Ratner Ted Lewis Ratner

Meal to placate unemployed crowds in St Johns

In St Johns Newfoundland on April 14, a large crowd of unemployed forced the legislative assembly to adjourn after loud applause for Sir Michael Cassin who blamed government fisheries policy for the poor business mood. Cassin invited all unemployed to dine at his expense, easing tensions as demonstrators departed peacefully.

ST. Johns N. F Legislative Assembly Michael Cassin Cassin

Athens Commandery Special Meeting Friday Evening

Athens Commandery calls a special meeting Friday April 15 at 6 pm. Members assist Red Cross and Malta work under Com Chas E Cameron with Palmer secretary.

Athens Commandery Red Cross Malta Chas E. Cameron Com. Palmer

Acceptance of Hughes Principle Seen In Senate Talks

United States officials signal acceptance of Hughes principle as a condition for cooperation with allies. A miniature peace conference between Secretary Hughes and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has begun in Washington. France reportedly accepts the American demand for an equal voice in postwar settlements, though it blocks the German cable issue.

Hughed Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Unitedtates Hughes France New York Brest

Deputies Hunt Moonshine Stills in Mountain Homes

Deputy Sheriff Pete McKinley Patrolman Jake Cady and Chief Graham spent Wednesday afternoon checking three reported moonshine stills across mountain farms. They searched 100 acres at the first site found no liquor. a woman at the second claimed her son did not manufacture liquor. the third site yielded nothing. The trio searched ravines cliffs and crevices but found no evidence. They spoke of scent clues but detected only ordinary farm odors.

Pete McKinley Jake” Cady Graham McKinley Cady Jake Jaye

Senate and House clash over tariff and sales tax bills

Washington Apr 14 The Senate finance committee plans sales tax reform hearings while the House debates the Young emergency tariff bill with a Friday passage target. Democratic leaders clash with Republican naysayers over the bill’s effects on farmers trusts and foreign trade as Smoot projects a $1.5 million annual revenue.

Clarence Dubois Washington Senate Finance Committee House Dell Wyoming Hiot Kitchin North Carolina Penrose Smoot

Wheat May Have Entirely Escaped Fruit

Ohio weather and crop notes show early week warmth boosting plowing seeding and bloom in fruit trees while wheat, pastures and meadows grew well. A strong Friday cold wave brought snow and killing frosts over the weekend and largely destroyed stone fruits with heavy apple damage, while wheat sustained little injury.

Ohio

Community Day road meeting at Canaanville high school

The Ca naanville township parent-teacher association hosts a road meeting at Canaanville high school starting at 10 o clock. County road officials from Washington county and Athens county workers will attend. A state highway department talk is planned as a key feature and attendees aim to plan mutual road support.

Canaanville, O Canaanville High School Canaanville Township Parent-Teacher Association Canaan Rome Carthage State Highway Department Washington County Athens County Road Club

Free Corn Meal Cookbook Promises Practical Kitchen Help

The Athens Messenger reports a free booklet from the Department of Agriculture sharing corn meal recipes and health notes. It claims corn meal aids digestion and supports economy as the nation’s largest crop, with dishes like corn meal fish balls and Boston brown bread.

Department of Agriculture Washington Information Bureau

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Mildred Daly San Francisc Sam Paper Makers Harvester J. L. O'Sullivan Cal Newfoundland A. L. Bradford America Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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