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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1922

Page

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Harding arrives for Grant Centenary in Point Pleasant

President Harding reaches Cincinnati on the Cayuga amid a harbor salute and crowds. He heads to Point Pleasant for the Grant centennial program, with plans for a 2 PM appearance and a dinner at Charles Taft's home.

Cincinnati International News Service Union Central Harding Point Pleasant Warding Cayuga U.S. Grant Morning Star St. Louis America Homer Smith Tie Jess Grant Grant Homestead Grant Charles P. Taft Washington Florence Kling Harding Girl Scouts of America Taft Republic United States Ohio Karding Altho Grant Appomattox

Quote on armament and peace after surrender of independence

A passage discusses arming for peace and notes that surrender did not give up independence or nationality. It asserts that safeguards and assurances of peace were advanced, reflecting a viewpoint that wartime measures can coexist with national dignity.

Germany May Aid the Reds Officers for Soviet Army and Navy

London reports semi official information that Germany will furnish officers for the soviet army and navy. The claim heights anxiety in Whitehall and is linked to Lloyd George's Genoa speech.

International News Service London Britain Germany Whitehall Lloyd George Genoa

League of Women Voters Convenes Amid Wilson Debate

In Baltimore on April 27 delegates clash over Woodrow Wilson's legacy as Republicans accuse Democrats of injecting politics into the league. A proposed resolution would endorse an association of nations echoing Wilsonian ideas, with a reception at the Wilson home slated as a potential propaganda moment. A stormy session is anticipated.

Wilson League of Nations League of Women Voters Association of Nations

Rich editor plans world tour on 47 country honey moon

Lisbon April 27 R J Jeffries editor of the Columbiana Letter and Miss Pauline L Mayo of Omaha Nebraska have applied for passports to visit 47 countries on an automobile honeymoon tour of the world.

Lisbon R. J. Jeffries The Columbiana Lectter Pauline L. Mayo Omaha Neb

Must Iron Out Own Troubles

London officials announced the British government will not intervene in the latest breach between North and South Ireland. Both regions have established governments and must settle their own differences.

London North South Ireland Colonial Office

County Clerk Raises Deposit Fee to Fifteen Dollars

Elyria april 27 county clerk cooper m williams raises the deposit fee to fifteen dollars from ten dollars citing increased court costs making the old retainer inadequate.

Elyria Co. M. Williams

Trial to Begin in Blizzard Treason Case at Charleston

State land defense pressed into court in Charleston as William Blizzard faces treason charges linked to the Logan border miners army. An amended bill of particulars on unions financing arms will be filed before Judge Wood to move the case forward. Jury venire drawn yesterday may be questioned today as the defense reviews venue and weighs peremptory challenges against opponents of union labor.

Charleston Treatson William Blizzard Miner's Army Logan Wood

Electrician Killed at Steubenville YMCA Transformer

William Henry Fell, 32, an electrician, was instantly killed when working on a transformer inside the YMCA building in Steubenville. The accident occurred late last night and authorities are investigating the cause.

Steubenville Willam Henry Fell

Gunmen in Police Uniforms Terrorize Family in Ottawa Hills

Two armed men dressed as police invaded the home of Dr. A. T. Barnum in Ottawa Hills late last night and terrorized the family, demanding entry and valuables as Police were notified today.

Toledo Ottawa Hills Colony A. T. Barnum

President Harding on Train Passes Ohio Visit to Grant Memorial

President Harding, traveling on a special train en route to Point Pleasant Ohio, shows high spirits after a night through the Cumberland mountains. He plans to deliver a memorial address for General Ulysses S. Grant and greets crowds at Martinsburg and Cumberland during brief stops.

A. N Harding PT Pleasant Cumberlands Ohio Marion Chillicothe Point Pleasant Ulysses S. Grant Washington Martinsburg W. Va Cumberland

Marines Arrive in Peking to Guard Legation as Tourists Depart

One hundred seventy American Marines from the flagship Huron arrive in Peking to defend the American legation. The British guard is increased. Seven hundred fifty tourists depart for Tokio, the largest exodus of foreigners in Peking's history as mediation efforts continue amid unrest.

Peking International News Service Legation Tokio

Ten Charges of Misconduct in Office Against County Surveyor

A petition filed in the Athens county common pleas court Friday accuses Fred R. Baker, county surveyor, of ten misconduct charges including neglect of duties and wasteful county expenditures. Petitioner William Hier, backed by the Good Roads Federation, seeks Baker’s removal. the case cites orders for slag, alleged threats to misuse funds, and use of unsuitable materials on the Canaanville Stewart road.

Fred R. Baker Athens County Athens County Common Pleas Court Baker William Hier Canaanville Good Roads Federation Troy Rome Carthage Troy Townships John J. Woolley A. B. Wells Board of County Commissioners Kimberly Road Canaanville- Stewart Guysville Stewart Surveyors Office

Open Drive Toward Peking Under Wu Pei Fu Action

General Wu Pei Fu opens a northern campaign directing 30 000 troops moving from Liu Li Ho toward Chang Shen Tien south of Peking. His forces threaten General Chang Tso Lin’s lines as Madame Wu Pei Fu tours Paoting Fu engaging local residents.

Epna Lee Booker Pao Ting FU China Wu Pei Fu Peking Liu Li Ho Chang Shen Tien Chang Tso-Lin Chang Madame Wu Pei Fu

Fire fighting aid rushed to Canal Winchester from Columbus

In response to an aid appeal, Columbus firefighting equipment was sent to Canal Winchester, a village near Columbus. A telephone report said barn fires threaten to wipe out the village’s business district.

Columbus International News Service Canal Winchester Here

New Oil Negotiations Shift Field Exploration Focus

Mexico City April 27 news says major American producers and Obregon officials clarified talks. The talks center on exploiting new oil fields by American interests, amid fears of exhausting existing fields in 10 to 20 years.

Obregon Dow Bemitoriga

Athletic head at University of Alabama named to Ohio University

Lo Announced athletic head at University of Alabama had accepted President Bryan's offer to lead the physical education department at Ohio University in Athens. Bird's role will be supervisory with no changes to coaches or trainers. Former Oberlin and Ohio State athlete hailed as qualified and a boost to Ohio University's program.

Oo. C. Bird University of Alabama Columbus F. B. Dryan Ohio University Bryan Bird Finsterwald Grover Thor Olson Bid Oberlin Ohio State University Ht. A. Miller Columbus Sport Athens Ohio Universit

Funeral service notice for Amesville Masonic lodge members

All members of Amesville lodge Vv. & A. M. are requested to meet at lodge room promptly at 12 o'clock Friday to attend the funeral of C. BL McCune W. L. Heston W. M. R. V. King See

Amesville Lodge Vv A. M C. BL McCune W. L. Heston W. M. R. V. King

Treasury chief denies bond flood rumor in Congress inquiry

Secretary Mellon rejected reports that counterfeit bonds flood the market but announced a new investigation in response to congressional charges. The action aims to verify the extent of any spurious securities and protect public finances.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Today Congress

United States Extends Egypt Recognition With Safeguards

The United States extends recognition to Egypt’s new government, conditioned on maintaining American rights in Egypt. The State Department also warns Cuba to straighten its economic affairs or face financial intervention by the United States.

Washington United States Egypt State Department Cuba

France weighs Genoa conference attendance decision

Paris reports a cabinet session debating France's potential refusal to attend the Genoa conference of Versailles treaty signatories. The discussion centers on France’s stance and possible diplomatic steps if attendance is declined.

Paris France Genoa

Senate aims to push tariff and soldiers bonus bills

Washington April 27. Senator Lodge and Republican leaders say the tariff and soldiers bonus bills are "nicely oiled and running smoothly" and expect quick senate passage. They plan to displace the tariff bill temporarily to clear the bonus legislation, with June end as a probable target and strong Republican support from the agricultural tariff bloc.

J. Bart Campbell 1. N Washington Senate Senator Lodge Republlican Lodge

Chauncey va Jacksonville Ford car giveaway at Salt Park

Chauncey plans a Sunday event in Jacksonville on April 30 offering a Ford car as a prize at Salt Park with parking space for all attendees. The notice mentions a 427-3 reference.

Chauncey Va Jacksonville Chauncey New Salt Park

Bethel Bates Trampled by Horse in Oxford Incident

Bethel Bates a 70 year old retired Noble county farmer escaped serious injury after being trampled by a horse he attempted to mount in Cambridge on April 27. The incident involved Bates seeking to mount a horse at a local property. Bates sustained only minor injuries and received medical attention at the scene.

Cambridge Bethel Bates Noble County

Attorney Metcalf Returns Home After Sea Voyage

Elyria Ohio April 27 Attorney G A Metcalf forced ashore at Halifax due to seasickness while returning from Holy Land voyage He recuperated in Halifax hospital before traveling by rail to Elyria He has practiced law in Elyria for 50 years.

Elyria G. A. Metcalf Ioly Land Halifax

Petitions by Truck Deliver Signatures for Soldiers Bonus

A motor truck carrying more than a million signatures to the soldiers' bonus tax petition left New York and was sent toward Washington by Mayor Hylan, circulating nationwide via Hearst papers.

International News Service New York Hearst Papers Washington Hylan

Blind and Deaf Girl Amazes Medical Men in Chicago

Willem Huggins a 17 year old inmate at the Wisconsin School for the Mind in Janesville demonstrates telepathic like abilities. She reads via touch and scent reading headlines with her fingertips and senses paper money colors hats and photo compositions. Physicians at the Chicago Medical Society meeting affirm the demonstration as remarkable and genuine.

Chicago International News Willem Hugging Wisconsin School For the Mind Janesville Chicago Medical Society

Mullingar Night Battle Yields Casualties and Prisons

Free State troops clash with mutineers in Mullingar for over two hours. Two killed and seven wounded in the night action. Sixty five prisoners taken and rifles and German type ammunition captured as residents flee and houses are commandeered.

London International News Service Mullingar Free State

Prewar B&O Adds Wheeling to Chicago Train

Old Time Service in Bellaire notes Baltimore and Ohio to run an extra Wheeling to Chicago passenger train next Sunday. The service expansion marks an enhancement of prewar schedules according to local railway observers.

Bellaire Baltimore & Ohio

Farewell Sermon in The Plains District

Rev. Loveless of the Nazarene church will preach at The Plains M E church on Saturday evening April 29. He is leaving this circuit and his sermons Saturday and Sunday will be his last appearances in the district.

the Plains Loveless The Nazarene Church Plains M. E

Carnes Couple Rewed in Crestline Ceremony

Mrs Eugeania Carnes and Wilbert Carnes both of Crestline were remarried in Bucyrus. The groom works as a machinist in Crestline's Pennsylvania shops. They first wed in 1918 and later separated. Farmers Supply company stockholders meet Saturday April 29 at 1 PM in the company warehouse.

Bucyrus Eugeania Carnes Wilbert Carnes Crestline Pennsylvania Alt Crestline Farmers’ Supply Company F. P. Linscott

Debts and Peace Meet at Genoa Conference

Lloyd George seeks a ten year anti aggression pact as France demands sanctions. Russia’s warlike moves and Russo Polish friction loom over Genoa. Britain weighs open sessions to reveal responsibility for obstruction while France pushes for backed alliances.

D. Weyer Ft. N Genoa Lloyd George France Russia Poland Riga Europe Ruhr Poincare Rhin International

Athens banks close Thursdays noon May to Sept end

Banks in Athens will close at noon each Thursday from May 4 until September 28, with operations resuming afterward. The notice cites city branches including The Athens National Bank and The Bank of Athens as affected institutions.

Banks of Athens Athens Nat'l the See Bank of Athenss

Start Buying In the Kitchen Meat Economy Guide

An article promotes economical meat buying and proper selection of cuts. It highlights the value of pricier cuts for better nutrition and outlines a free government Meat Booklet from the Washington Information Bureau. Readers may request by mailing stamps and the coupon provided, addressed to Frederic J. Haskin, Director.

Department Agriculture Washington Information Bureau

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