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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
2
Martins Ferry Ohio theatre managers abandon plan to show films on Sunday after strong local opposition. The initiative sparked debate but halted before any screenings occurred this April.
The Supreme Court opens today to hand down opinions, possibly delivering the final judgment on the validity of constitutional prohibition.
President Ellis unveils a full commencement plan for Ohio University with speakers and events from June 13 to 17. Baccalaureate by Dr. John Duncan Spaeth at Princeton honors, and commencement address by Hon. I. M. Foster, U.S. Representative from the Tenth Ohio District.
Labor recruiter and railroad inspector Harry Vandenberg of Toledo says after three weeks on Tanlac he improved from a lifelong run down condition. He suffered nervous indigestion, headaches, rheumatism, and weight loss, but now sleeps well, has steadier health, and gained eight pounds while planning to keep a bottle. Tanlac sold in Athens, Coolville, and Amesville by local pharmacies.
Ninth grade history by Marie Davis and tenth grade poems and prophecies presented by Irene Gabriel and Victor Howard marked the high school program. Supt Pearley Gaskill gave the address, J A Hines delivered the charter closing, with Agnes Davis at piano accompanying, under Miss Edith Brohard’s direction. The event Saturday evening at the high school auditorium featured an orchestra and strong community participation.
The Plains closes its school with a Sunday evening baccalaureate at the M. E. Church for the graduating class. Principal J. A. Hines delivered a well regarded address to a large crowd. Crimson and white decorations and a church choir provided music.
The junior high day exercises were held in the high school auditorium. All younger pupils were asked to miss to make room for high school students and adults. The program included songs and readings led by Edwin Burdette and Mildred Poling with a prophecy.
Washington reports GOP leaders discuss a possible compromise candidate if the Chicago fight broadens. Senator Philander Knox of Pennsylvania, former attorney general and secretary of state, gains support for experience, party standing, and a reputation as a conservative favoring steady government action.
Margary Wail, 16, of Cuyahoga Falls, attempted suicide Sunday night after a quarrel with her 17-year-old lover. She drank a solution of ecarbolic acid but a doctor’s early arrival prevented the fatal outcome.
In New York April 26 1930 a six state primary schedule looms with 146 Republican and 112 Democratic delegates at stake across New Jersey Ohio Massachusetts Washington and Idaho Wood Johnson Hoover and Harding vie for influence in key east and west contests while Rhode Island and others shape delegate strategies.
Dublin dispatch reports two policemen were fatally shot when a patrol of three was fired on near Innis-Shannon south of Cork on Saturday night. The third officer returned fire and drove the attackers off.
Washington April 26 plans were made to move the body of Representative C. A. Nichols of Detroit, who died of heart disease last night.
Chicago railroads report more workers returning while traffic improves after a third attempt to end the strike failed. Strikers refused to return without wage increases and official recognition of their demands.
Warren police-chief says Olive Thompson 16 found dead in her home may have died by her own action though a suspect is kept in custody awaiting coroner inquest. A light rifle lay three feet from the body and burns on her sweater support self inflicted shot.
In New York on April 26 nine local unions of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen faced revocation of charters for joining the outlaw strike. About 2,000 members affected as leaders pressed the Railroad Labor Board to restore jobs with full security rights. Officials report service improving with Lackawanna and Erie lines showing partial operation and no widespread walkouts.
The remedy helps loosen the cough and ease expectoration by liquifying mucus. It reduces coughing fits and has been used in many epidemics with good results and contains no codeine.
A description of a water lifting device from England features a pump using an endless chain wrapped by a spiral coil. Water is held by capillary action against the spiral as the chain moves to raise water.
Harry J. James died after a guns battle with police following a siege at a district station. He had robbed more than $100,000 and hid loot in a private warehouse basement chamber. Police recovered seven hundred names and addresses of wealthy Chicago victims and found clothing bearing Senator Lorimer marks.
Mr and Mrs Frank Shumway thank friends neighbors and Rev Mann and the singers for help during Ruths illness and death and for the floral offerings.
In Cincinnati on April 26 the Empress theatre orchestra members wore overalls to cope with a shortage of money for new suits, reflecting performers’ financial strain amid the theater scene.
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