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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
1
Berlin April 26 Germany’s latest reparations proposal runs to 200000000 gold marks in annuities, about 47500000000 dollars. Officials said the sum equates to 50000000000 marks with interest over a long payment period.
London officials doubt the German offer will be accepted in full even if relayed through the United States. British and French leaders oppose third party mediation and doubt President Harding’s role. In Washington, U S officials indicate Germany’s new proposals may point toward a final settlement, though no formal comment was issued.
Paris reports Premier Briand declared in the chamber of deputies that France will strike May 1 to force Germany to observe the treaty. He said preparations are complete and the note from the United States is inadequate, fueling plans to advance into German territory to seize coal and industrial assets. Supporters cheered the high stakes warning.
In Columbus the McCoy anti rent profiting bill fell to a viva voce vote by the house cities committee executive session. Rep Weygant of Cleveland was the sole member voting against the measure as Taft Davis and Boylan argued the bill is unworkable and rent profiteering fuels discontent.
Representative McCoy will press two amendments to the anti rent profiteering bill during house hearings. One lowers the maximum rental charge from fifteen to twelve percent of property value. The other adds grounds for tenants to sue in court and would include provisions from a New York code upheld by the US Supreme Court.
Premier Briand submits plans to Allies proposing May 1 occupation of the Ruhr valley and possibly the entire industrial district. Target cities include Essen, Elberfeld Barmen, Dortmund, and Witten, with the region likened to Pittsburg for Germany.
Athens launches a spring cleaning drive led by the board of health and civic groups. May 3 sets the cleanup day. property owners are urged to place rubbish curbside for city crews to haul away. Mayor T B Roush signs the notice.
Athens officials restrict service to destroying rubbish during the first week of May. Service director R D Williams says only trash that can be destroyed will be hauled, with affidavits to follow for violators. He notes merchants on Court Street and others who sweep or cut grass into the streets violate ordinances and will face enforcement.
In Huntington W V April 26 gold silver and paper money totaling about 6000 were found concealed in J B Grover 73 who died days earlier of ptomaine poisoning after eating corn. Money stowed in old clothes mattresses carpets and bundles. house secured and county court to appoint an administrator for a full estate examination amid neighbors noting Grover distrusted banks.
Nicholas Hoffman a federal postal inspector was elected president of the Athens county board of associate directors of The Robert C. Byers Company. Attorney M. D. Hughes was chosen secretary and Justice Pearl W. Helwig treasurer. H. S. Butler spoke at the meeting. The board will approve all stocks and bonds before sale locally.
William H. Searles, 84, famed for designing the first tunnel through the Rocky Mountains, has died in Elyria. He earned recognition as a pioneering engineer and contributed to major tunnel projects.
Secretary of State Hughes has told Japanese ambassador Baron Shidehara that the United States will reopen negotiations on California anti alien land laws. He has not yet taken up the issue due to other duties and seeks full understanding of all aspects before resuming parleys. The earlier talks under Wilson were terminated by an agreement between Rolland Morris and Shidehara.
Thirteen mills of the Canton Sheet Steel Company resume work on a hundred per cent basis. A student production of the threeact play O Rosalie by the Chrestomathian Literary Society at Ohio University in Ewing hall drew a large crowd Monday evening. Silhouette programs were sold to attendees.
Illinois students pledged $700,000 in 15 minutes to fund a new stadium in Champaign. The project aims to be the largest bowl in the United States. Princess Tirhata Kiram of Sulu, a student, donated $1,000, with other foreign students contributing about $30,000.
Chicago April 26 Authorities prepared to arrest the Black Sox players and alleged gamblers indicted in the 1919 World Series scandal. Hal Chase was reported in California and seeking a habeas corpus challenge to his indictment while Chick Gandil was said to be en route to Chicago. The crackdown aimed to begin the trial promptly.
The 8 o'clock concert by French baritone Louis Graveure will be staged under the Woman's Music Club auspieces. Churchgoers are urged to attend promptly.
Ohio sales of government savings securities topped 2 million dollars in the first three months, more than 24 percent of national totals. P J Wood, state director, says Ohio’s gains continue from last year and that the nationwide campaign will persist with no pause. He cites safety as a key investor appeal and notes no losses from Ohio's 136 million dollars invested.
G D Ridenour of Nelsonville files forgery against W H McClain of Stewart in Justice Helwig's court. Ridenour says McClain forged the name Carrol Hayes on a $19 check after buying corn from Hayes. McClain was arrested in Stewart by Constable Edgar Mariner and arraigned Tuesday.
Paris reports Marshal Foch with Briand approval outlines immediate occupation of the Ruhr if the Reichsbank metal reserve surrender is not met by Friday. Cabinet members in Paris and London expect Germany to reject latest reparations proposals, with Briand meeting Lloyd George planned and US stance under watch.
In Columbus Ohio chiropractors lost their Supreme Court challenge to a statute requiring state board compliance with state regulations before licensing to practice. The ruling upholds regulation as a licensing prerequisite.
A C Baxter reports farmers in Ohio lease lands to the state fish and game bureau for refuges at no cost. Leases halt hunting and trespass but do not affect ownership. Refuges are restocked from state funds and overflow supports surrounding areas. Plans target one refuge per county within years aided by anglers license fees. Knox county may soon gain a refuge ideal for wild turkeys and pheasants.
Columbus April 26 State penitentiary officials expect Joseph Abrams to return after conversion in Parkersburg West Virginia. Abrams confessed he was a fugitive and agreed to surrender when funds were provided. He was sentenced from Scioto county in August 1918 and escaped November 1919 for pocket picking.
In Washington on April 26 Senators Johnson and Wadsworth indicate a senate inquiry into 204 American patents granted to Germany since July. A White House letter from Secretary of War Weeks prompted concerns and possible legislation to cancel the patents. The effort aims to uncover wartime munition production linked to Krupp and assess treaty limits on large scale artillery manufacture at Messen or Metz.
Modern Woodmen unit calls all members to a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 PM. Be sure to be there. T A Cotton, Clerk.
Senate finance committee members say the two year outlay will be under 91 million dollars after trimming the school levy by 36.5 million. Increased funds were added for operation and improvement of state institutions as the administration reorganization bill changes the bill.
The Columbus gas rate agreement faces reapproval after discovery that the phrase per thousand was omitted in the section defining rates. Attorneys say the clause now implies a maximum charge of 1.65 dollars per month for any amount used.
Cincinnati April 26 Peter F Wing 76 former judge of the Ohio supreme court of appeals died here last night He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware and served in the 9th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War He served on the bench from February 9 1885 to February 9 1915 retiring to Milford Ohio
Judge Ben W. Hough of the Ohio supreme court may be appointed brigadier general in the officers reserve corps. Friends urge President Harding and Secretary Weeks to approve. Hough would be placed on the inactive list and available for emergencies if named.
Secretary of Labor Davis proposes reorganizing the Bureau of Mediation and Conciliation into ten industry special mediators, each earning 10 000 dollars a year, plus about 25 general mediators at 3000 to 4000 dollars. He aims to settle disputes in textiles clothing and mining and other major industries to curb strikes and lockouts.
Columbus April 26 Governor Davis signed the Dunn state reorganization bill at 11 o clock in the presence of house and senate committees. The measure carries an emergency clause making it effective immediately.
In Columbus the senate committees on factors and commerce debated a minimum wage bill for women and children after a long campaign by women voters. Governor Davis supported the measure and urged progress as delegates from across the state observed the committee session led by Senator Fred L. Emmert.
In Cincinnati on April 26 six thousand bottles of home brew were poured into Mill Creek after police moved them to headquarters. Police and others spent the day opening bottles and dealing with spillovers from disturbed containers following a prior raid that confiscated eight thousand bottles from a social club.
Louis Schmidt died from bullet wounds suffered in a duel with bandits two years ago in Columbus. The case ends with his death noted in local records.
Rep. Volstead introduced a bill in Washington to bar doctors from prescribing beer as medicine. The measure tightens rules on wine as medicine, tightens import and manufacture limits for non beverage liquors, and extends restrictions on tonics and other alcohol containing preparations.
The United States sees its largest private financing as Northern Pacific Great Northern offer 15 year 6 percent convertible gold bonds amounting to 230 million dollars. Secured by Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad stock.
Regular meeting of the B P O E is set for tonight at 7. Exalted rulers Alex M. Moore and L. Hossington are listed in the notice.
Columbus April 26 Leaders in the general assembly began a plan to adjourn ten days at week’s end. Both Senate and House expect a brief recess followed by quick processing of measures including the general appropriation bill. Taxation remains a key order for tomorrow as Sen Gardner of Cincinnati seeks to push a streetcar fare reduction for school children. The House approved spending $6,000 to buy farm land near Pleasant Clermont County linked to A B Grant birthplace and move the cabin to the original site. The chamber tabled Emery fishing license bill pending return for minor amendments. Senator Deweese’s bid to permit a telephone company merger cleared the House under a mandate to preserve state insurance funds from litigation. The national guard and state commissions faced attention amid safety device requirements.
A fragment notes an aim to open a self run shop in Elyria amid a shift by contractors to form an organization and operate independently. The text hints at a 20 percent acceptance or margin and a move toward owning the enterprise locally.
The complete text of the German note was received by the State Department and Secretary Hughes brought it to President Harding during a cabinet meeting. Officials said the communication, arriving in fragments late last night, could not be made public at this time.
Babe Ruth hit his fifth homer of the season against Walter Johnson and Washington on Monday in New York. Ruth connected in the first inning, driving the ball out of the yard as the crowd watched.
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