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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1922

Page

3

Futon Moves the Trade Raises German Drive in Russia

London reports detail Germany's push to revive trade with Russia through new organizations and concessions. Berlin partnerships with Hamburg America, Stinnes, and others seek control of Baltic ports and Petrograd, eyeing rail and mining deals while seeking American finance and Russian concessions.

David M. Church I. N.S London Germany K. Muller Konisberg East Prussia Moscow Berlin Baltic Hamburg America Stinnes Group Arms Long Petrograd Russia Great Britain Ted States

Britton Labor Flares Over Arms Conference Critique

Nottingham England April 15 The Washington Conference was scrutinized by the independent labor party in its thirtieth annual convention. A Kirkintilloch faction resolution denounces the Washington talks as a sham, arguing true disarmament is impossible under capitalism and urges support for socialism. Other measures praise Ireland’s free state, and back similar government for India and Egypt. Restoration of trade with Central Europe and Russia is on the agenda.

Nottingham Eng Washington Independent Labor Party Kirkintiloch Ireland Free State India Egypt Treland Europe Russia

Bond posted on perjury charge in livestock dispute

R F Watkins faced perjury accusations after swearing he delivered half a hog to the Males brothers at the forks near McDougall. Freed on a $500 bond, he will appear before the grand jury next term. The Males men are charged with hog theft and had Watkins testify to support their claim.

R. F. Watkins Forks of the Road McDougall Watkins

Postmaster Sought in Ohio Defalcation Case

Federal and county officials are searching for William Larkins assistant postmaster at Sebring near Canton Ohio to explain a $3500 shortage in postal funds. The new postmaster took office last week and Larkins disappeared. Bond will be demanded.

Canton William Larkins Sebring Here Larkins Larkins Tely

Weather outlook for next week in Ohio valley

The weather bureau forecasts unsettled mild and showery conditions to begin the week and again Friday or Saturday. Otherwise expect fair skies with normal temperatures across the Ohio valley.

Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Valley

Impeachment Talk Lands on Two Federal Judges

Washington April 15 Impeachment may be started in Congress against Federal Judge Charles P Orr of Pittsburg and George W McClintic of Cheries ton W Va over rulings affecting striking coal miners Orr denied citizenship papers to miners and Mc Clintic ordered tents in Mingo County WV abolished Chairman Nolan of the house committee said the actions show partisanship and unfairness and he would introduce a resolution for impeachment if reports are correct

International News Service Washington Congress Charles P. Orr Pittsburg George W. McClintic Cherieston W. Va Nolan House Committee Orr McClintic Mingo County Labor Committee House

Big Navy Vote Expected in Town Final Debate

At a house session with about 75 percent present, leaders planned to vote at 5 p.m. on the navy size. Vare proposed 86,000 ships, McArthur sought higher pay, and observers expected the big navy faction to prevail by a small margin.

McArthur Oregon

Social News From Athens and Surroundings

Buchtel Raymond Andrews visits Athens on Wednesday. Mrs. George Worthington in Logan on Saturday. K of P lodge dance with King's Orchestra Monday night. Ruth Spurgeon ill with appendicitis. Miss Mary Richardson in Nelsonville guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Oakley. William Brown returned from Glouster. Mrs. Charles King shopping in Nelsonville. Joseph Shesky ill with pneumonia. Parker Shirley and Albert Corwin hosted a gathering at the Corwins with ice cream and cake, games and music. Kenneth Kinneer visited Columbus over the weekend. Gladys Shesky back to work Friday. Nurse Lena Shesky from Columbus caring for Joe. Beatrice Crabtree returned to school Tuesday. Virgie Alloway and Florence Dixon visiting home in Bliss College and Columbus respectively. Notables listed among guests and hosts.

Raymond Andrews Athens George Worthington Logan K. of ”. Lodge King’s Orchestra Ruth Spurgeon Mary Richardson Nelsonville William Oakley William Brown Glouster Charles King Joseph Shesky Parker Shirley Albert Corwin Harry Corwin Cletus Shesky Sylvia Glover Nellie Richardson Bernard Miller Clancy Daugherty Richard Russell Helen Brown Laura Grimm Viola Culp Sarah Eva Pierce Mary Evelyn Desman Ralph Wright Albert Shesky Walter Glover Harry Taylor Marion Bruce Kenneth Kinneer Columbus Gladys Shesky Lena Shesky Joe Shesky Beatrice Crabtree Virgie Alloway Bliss College George Alloway Florence Dixon George Dixon

Peasant belief links paper third needle to luck in France

The belief among French peasant women holds that drawing the paper's third needle brings luck. The custom is noted as a common charm when opening a paper in various rural regions of France.

France

Floods Hit Indiana Rivers And Wisconsin Mississippi

Indiana streams surged with cloudburst rains as White river rises threaten Muncie Anderson and Noblesville farmland. Four deaths linked to recent storms reported across the state. In Wisconsin, La Crosse merchants move goods as Mississippi reaches 13.4 feet. eight blocks flooded in North La Crosse with crest not expected for two days.

International News Service Indianapolis White River White Muncie Anderson Noblesville Indiana LA Crosse Wis Mississippi North Lacrosse

Obituary of Mary Trainer Pioneer Resident of Guernsey County

Mary Trainer daughter of James and Mary Patterson Trainer born in Pennsylvania October 2 1831 died at sunset on the 67th anniversary of her marriage to Asa Cline. She lived most of life in this community and joined Temple MFE church over fifty years ago. She leaves nine children Isabel Kayser Amanda Ralston Marion John Mary McCarley Mattie Minnie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. One sister Mrs Mellisa Howe survives a large pioneer family with fourteen children. She lived 90 years six months nineteen days in this community and kept a life above reproach.

Mary Trainer James Mary Patterson Trainer Pennsylvania Guernsey County Wilkesville Asa Cline Temple M. FE Wallace Isabel Kayser Athens Amanda Ralston Near Vinton Marion Wales Mills John Mary McCarley Wellston Mattie Minnie

McCormack Remains Critically Ill Amid Updated Health Report

New York April 15 John McCormack the Irish tenor remains in serious condition after a night described as fairly comfortable by Dr. Harmon Smith who attends him. The doctor said McCormack is holding his own but not yet out of danger, despite earlier reports that he was entirely out of danger.

New York John McCormack Harmon Smith

Mine tipple wrecked at Mingo Junction

Terrific rains flood the Ohio river and collapse the Brettel Coal Company tipple at Mingo Junction. The wreck drags a garage, automobiles, and trucks, causing an estimated loss of fifty thousand dollars.

Mingo Junction Brettel Coal Company Ohio River

Night prowler shot by Columbus officer

Police identify a man found dead after being shot by Officer Cleve Ham during a prowling incident near 1404 Wesley Avenue. The intruder held a revolver and a screwdriver. a screw driver mark was found on a Schneider home window sill. The officer fired as the man did not comply with an order to raise his hands.

Columbus Cleve H.m C. R. Schneider Wesley Avenue Schneider Ham

Italian King to greet delegates in Genoa on warship

King Victor Emmanuel will arrive in Genoa aboard an Italian warship on April 21 to greet delegates at the International Economic conference and hold a reception. Russian attitude remains unyielding, but mediation by Lloyd George and Italy may push for conciliation. Lloyd George backs limits on land armaments and a pacific ten year treaty mirror to the Washington agreement.

Frank E. Mason SN. S Genoa King Victor Emmanuel Italy Lloyd George England Lloyd Georges Pacific

Three Youths Die in Fairfield Crash

Dayton April 15. A spring storm is believed to have caused a collision near Fairfield between an Ohio Electric car bound for Columbus and another auto. Three Fairfield high school male students, returning home after Easter vacation, were instantly killed in the crash.

Dayton Ohio Electric Columbus Fairfield Fairfield High School

Arbuckle Case Review Set by Ohio Censor Board

Ohio education director Riegel says no action on exhibition of Arbuckle films until the state advisory board of the motion picture censor bureau meets next week. The announcement came from Columbus today via International News Service.

Columbus International News Service Ohio Motion Picture Censor Bureau Riegel

Judge Bars Dividend Payment by Minneapolis Railroad

Judge Wilbur F. Booth in United States district court restrained the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad from paying a two percent dividend on both common and preferred stocks. The payouts were scheduled for today April 15.

Minneapolis Wilbur F. Booth United States District Court Today Minneapolis, St. Paul

Professor Loses Dismissal Suit Over Kiss Claim

London courts ruled against George Joseph Jones a junior chemistry professor at the University of London who was dismissed after allegedly taking pupil Margaret Hughes Brown to a dark room at a university dance and kissing her. The suit for wrongful dismissal failed.

International News Service London George Joseph Jones Junim University of London Board of Trustees Margaret Hughes Brown Jones

Radiophone Called Seventh Modern World Wonder

Gainesville Ga April 15 Dr H J Pearce president Brenau College for Women said the radiophone installed at Brenau is the first in a women's college and listed the seven modern wonders as the automobile aeroplane phonograph NX ray anaesthesia and radium He contrasted them with ancient wonders led by the Pyramids and argued the modern wonders are ether and air adjusted by intellect and are universal rather than nation bound.

International News Service Gainesville H. J. Pearce Brenau College For Women Pearce

Brown to seek Ohio senate seat in upcoming race

Toledo reports Walter F. Brown plans to run for United States senator from Ohio this fall. Local politicians say Brown would announce his candidacy within 48 hours.

Toledo International News Service Walter F. Brown United States Ohio Brown

Epiphany Church Announces Easter Services and Music

Nelsanville Church of the Epiphany led by Rev. A. H. Marshall schedules church school at 9 20 A.M. and an evening service with a sermon and special Easter music.

Church OF the Epiphany A. H. Marshall Rector Church

Mrs Warrington Hosts St Agnes Guild Social Night

Mrs John Warrington entertained the St Agnes Guild at her Walnut Street home Wednesday evening. After business a social hour followed with refreshments for Mesdames Barber Gibson Hall Evans Hall Lins ton Otis McCarty McKee Rodda Sayers Warner Wilds Tedrow McKee Bryant and daughters Mayme. Visitors included Mrs McCuley Colgrove Roy Sayers and Mrs Hitchings.

John Warrington St. Agnes Guild Walnut Street Mesdames Joe Barber Ted Gibson John Hall James Evans Fred Hall Charley Linston Harry Otis Charles McCarty James McKee Harry Rodda John Sayers Ike Warner Fred Wilds Mayme Tedrow Lillian McKee Fanny Bryant McCuley Far Colgrove Roy Sayers Hitcchings

Early Oats planted by April 7 sets state mark

Wellington reports T G Mcdonald claims the state record for early planting of oats with a crop in the ground by April 7.

Wellington T. G. Mcdonald

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