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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1919

Page

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Wilson Holds Only Peace of People Can Endure

Paris April 25 United Press reports that President Wilson will sign no peace conflicting with the fourteen points. He relies on world public opinion to enforce a just peace including Fiume and Shantung. The president’s stance is seen as broader than the Italian case and aims to shape the final settlement with Allied support.

Carl D. Groat United Press Paris America Wilson Fiume Japan Shantung Peninsula

America Cheer With Denunciation Of Wilson Across Italian Cities

Hundreds of thousands joined anti Wilson protests across Italy with crowds in Turin Genoa Bologna and Milan cheering America while denouncing the U S president. Demonstrations urged Italy not to concede on Fiume and Dalmatia and denounced Wilson as speakers faced storms of approval. A reception was planned for Premier Orlando after news of his departure from Paris.

Camillo Cainfarra United Press Rome Italy America Turin Genoa Bologna Milan Wilson Fiume Dalmatia Orlando Paris

Italian Deputies Demand Fiume and Islands in League Stance

A group of deputies passed a resolution urging Italy refuse joining the League of Nations unless awarded Fiume Sara and the Dardanelles Islands. Epoca mocks Wilson claiming his opposition is personal while noting American sympathy with Italian aims and that Illinois New York and Wilson advisers favor Italy's minimum program.

Amillo Cianfarra United Press Rome Italy Leage of Nations Fiume Sara Dalematian Islands Wilson Epoca Illinois New York State

Victory loan notes draw buyers at high 4 3 4 percent rate

Treasury officials report eighty percent of Victory loan buyers prefer notes at 4 3 4 percent, while 3 3 4 percent notes attract few purchasers. Higher rate notes show wide distribution, though overall subscriptions are down versus previous loans. Louis B. Franklin calls 3 3 4 percent notes rich-man bonds due to tax considerations and large purchase thresholds.

Washington Treasury Federal Reserve Louis B. Franklin War Loan Organization

Cold snap damages Athens county crops but losses limited

Reports from Timesville Hockingport Frost and New Marshfield through noon credit last night's severe cold with limited damage in Athens county. Fruit and wheat damage varies by location Amesville records 26.5 degrees with some fruit loss. Hockingport Frost report light fruit change. New Marshfield no wheat damage but uncertain fruit loss. Continuous cold may threaten unprotected garden crops tonight.

Timesville Hockingport Frost New Marshfield DeLashnntt Athens County Columbus Lake Erie Ohio Ohio Valley Amesville Athens

Ohio Opens Year Against Strong Opponent in Conference

Ohio faces a tough start as Coach Gullum's O. Va. team meets Witenberg College in the first Ohio conference game. The Lutherans boast one of the fastest nines in the league and Ohio’s wrecking crew is expected to provide a fierce test. Dr. Ellis will pitch, Captain Chapman will frame, with a lineup from Newman, Bradbury, Chapman, Trone, Senft, Stockdale, White, Grover, Fuller, Andrews, Marshman, Wyman, Kennard, and Kincaid, as coal deposits are reported in the Belgian Kongo.

Gullum O. VA Ohio Witenberg College Ellis Chapman Newman Bradbury Trone Senft Stockdale White Smith Grover Fuller Andrews Marshman Wyman Kennard Kincaid

Ohio fruit crop losses from heavy frost hit state wide

Ohio fruit growers faced about 500000 dollars in losses after a killing frost Thursday night. Cherries peaches plums and pears suffered most as temperatures dropped to 28 degrees, with apples less affected. Wheat partly escaped. heaters failed to save blossoms. Weather may reveal full damage in days ahead.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Experiment Station Wooster State Department of Agriculture

Butter in Cold Storage Dips from Last Year

Washington report shows butter in storage on April 15 totaled 9,906,743 pounds, down almost 20 percent from the previous year. Eggs in storage reached 1,455,898 pounds, a slight rise over last April 15.

Washington Department of Agriculture

A Lawn Party Revue at the Opera House Tonight

Tonight at 8 15 PM the Opera House hosts A Lawn Party Revue described as the showiest of the season. More than a hundred seats remain available and hurry is urged.

Opera House

Wau Ton Lee Detained Over Hidden Loot In Chicago

In Chicago on April 25 Wau Ton Lee aimed to become a real American but left 200 pounds concealed in his shoe tip. He parted from his footwear with a bootblack who discovered the money.

Chicago

Dinner Honors William Brown War Hero

In Philadelphia a dinner was held for William Brown decorated for bravery and rendered deaf and dumb by shell shock. He became elated and forgot his affliction delivering a thank you speech before outdistancing his pursuers.

Philadelphia William Brown William

Victory Medal Program for World War I Service

Lieutenant Colonel Connelly announced in Ath ens that Victory medals will be issued to all men who served fifteen days in the U S army between April 1917 and November 11 1918. Discharges may be mailed or presented in person at the local recruiting office to receive medals and Battle Clasps for thirteen major offensives.

Connelly U. S. Army Recruiting Service Athens United States Army France Germany Chapin Jacksonville Glouster Harold M. Henry Stewart

Freeze Destroys Blair County Fruit Crop

Blair County suffered total crop loss as temperatures dropped below freezing last night. Early vegetation was killed, and the fruit crop was wiped out across the area around Altoona.

Altoona Blair County

Springfield bill targets judge attire in court robes

In Springfield on April 25 a bill by Representative Shearer proposes a fifty dollar fine for a judge who wears a robe, with supreme court justices excluded from the penalty.

Springfield Ill Representative Shearer Supreme Court

Sisters Meet Tonight to Plan Sale Proceeds

All sisters of men of the 37th division are invited to a 6 30 PM business meeting in Dean Voigt's waiting room Central Building. The group will decide how to use funds raised from the recent sale.

Sisters of Men Dean Voigt

Italians Seek Aid From Japan in Fiume Crisis

Paris dispatch reports Ambassador Mat sui of Japan called to Italian headquarters as Rome and Tokyo coordinate on Fiume and Shantung disputes. Japanese anger over Chinese territory gains and the League of Nations amendment prompts strong feeling. Sonnino delays return as Italian leaders depart amid cheers from officers and civilians.

United Press Paris Matsui France Fiume Shantung Penisula Germany League of Nations Japan Italy Sonnino Rome Salandra Diaz Orlando Signor Barzilai

British Not Alarmed by Italian Move in Paris Talks

British peace delegates say Italy’s withdrawal from the Paris conference is not permanent citing Italy’s weak economic and financial position. They reiterate the Pact of London stands but does not yield Fiume to Italy. Lloyd George Clemenceau suggested economic rather than territorial compromises. Orlando’s ally says Orlando sees little use in staying in Paris due to a gap with Wilson.

Lowell Mellett United Press Paris Italy London Fiume Lloyd George Clemenceau Orlando Wilson

Ohio Regimen Returns Home After Italian Front

The 332nd regiment arrived in Cleveland in two sections with the full unit following in waves. Officers rejected Congressman's charges that some soldiers and officers were mistreated and drank excessively, insisting the troops earned praise. Lieut. Col. William Everson pledged the men will refute the criticism and defend their honor.

Cleveland 332Nd Regiment Ohio 332D Italy Piave McCullough

Rockford Girls Form Postwar Social Club The Cooties

In Rockford Illinois on April 25 the girls formed a postwar social club named the Cooties. Their motto is We stick closer than a brother. The article notes the new group's formation and its stated motto.

Rockford, Ill Rockford The

Lawn Party Revue Performs Tonight in One Night Show

Tonight premieres Lawn Party Revue in a single performance described as a great big gorgeous show. The run is billed as the first and only presentation with high energy and audience appeal.

Aged Frost Man Dies at Toledo Funeral

Henry Patton 70 of Frost collapsed at a funeral in Athens for Mrs. Celinda Rowell of Toledo. He told friends he felt fine before turning to the grave and suddenly died, apoplexy suspected. Funeral plans were not announced.

Henry Patton Athens Celinda Rowell Toledo Patton

Spring cold grips nation with frost across large region

Washington reports a nationwide relapse to winter as freezing temperatures spread from the Ohio River southward. Light snow touches the Lake region and upper Ohio Valley while rains and snows push temperatures down in New England and the mid Atlantic.

Washington Rockies South Atlantic Gulf States Ohio River Kentucky Virginia Lake Ohio Valley New England Middle Atlantic Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Colorado

Federal plan targets fake stock sales in Chicago area

Federal Judge Landis and District Attorney Charles F. Clyne plan a department for criminal prosecution of hundreds of fake stock sellers. Warrants were issued for three Black Diamond Oil Company officials as the effort intensifies in Chicago.

Chicago Landis Charles F. Clyne Clyne

Ohio to organize two National Guard regiments by June 30

Word from Major Carter in Washington to Adjutant General Layton says Ohio is authorized to form two National Guard regiments before June 30. First access will be for members of the 37th and Rainbow divisions.

Columbus Layton Carter Washington Ohio 37Th Rainbow

Victory Loan subscriptions hit 6.5 million in Franklin County

Columbus April 25 subscriptions to the Victory Loan in Franklin County totaled $6,500,000 by noon today as crowds joined in the drive to support war financing.

Columbus Franklin County Victory

Harriett Huntington Denies Knowing Two Claimed Husbands

In Boston on April 25 Harriett Huntington said she did not remember the two of three husbands police say she has. The two husbands testified they married her, while she questioned their claims.

Boston Harriett Huntingtton

LIFT PART OF IT NEW YORK April 25

Police find a half bottle of champagne beside a looted case leading to arrests. The report notes copper is South Australia’s leading mineral product followed by salt and iron ore.

New York Bova South Australia

Allies Confidence Orlando Will Return Or Be Replaced

Paris April 25 Premier Orlando left Paris with Signor Barizilai as allied officials express confidence he will return or another Italian statesman will take his place. He left Gare de Lyon at 10 30 pm after a rallying ovation for his stand on Fiume. The big four met yesterday to discuss the Italian crisis and aim for a factory solution aided by parliament.

Fred Ferguson United Press Paris Orlando Signor Barizilai Gare de Lyon Sonnino Rome Fiume Edward VII Cit Supreme e@conomic Europe Italy Count Zuccini Baltic North Seas Germany Czecho- Slovakia Hamburg

Brewers face prosecution over wartime beer limits

Philadelphia April 25. Attorney General Palmer said brewers making beer containing 2.75 percent alcohol after May 1 will be prosecuted by the department of justice. Wholesale wartime prohibition enforcement will follow after May. Bottling beer falls under the revenue department, not the justice department.

Philadelphia Department of Justice Palmer Revenue Department

Two Firemen Die in Million Dollar Baltimore Fire

In Baltimore Maryland last night a spectacular blaze at St Marys Industrial School for Boys killed two firemen and injured fourteen. The damage is placed near one million dollars with about five hundred thousand dollars in insurance coverage.

Baltimore St. Marys

Rainbow outfits greet Leviathan arrival in New York Bay

Delegations from many states greet the big transport Leviathan as it docks at five o’clock with the Rainbow division troops. The liner sailed from Brest on April 18 carrying 12 050 men including the 168th infantry and several artillery, headquarters, and support units. Generals George W Read and Douglas MacArthur are aboard along with Major General Samuel D Sturgiss.

New York Rainbow Division Brest 168Th Infantry 117Th 149Th Field Artillery 250Th Field Artillery 84Th Infantry 166Th Infantry 42Nd Division Leviathap George W. Read 42Nd Er Douglas McArthur Sth Samuel D. Sturgiss

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