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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1921
Page
1
Prince Albert of Monaco arrives in the United States to accept the Agassia medal for his scientific research. This marks his fourth visit to the country and reinforces Monaco's ties with American science circles.
Fifty coal mines have been destroyed by flooding signaling broader industrial collapse amid the miners strike. Rail schedules cut by half, express trains halted, lighting curfew planned, daylight saving to extend, and reliance on imported coal rising.
Dayon flooded with thousands of leaflets urging workers to strike and overturn the United States government. Police and federal authorities work to trace the circulation of the propaganda as two bands of reds operate in the city.
Walter H. Liginger, president of the National Boxing Association, launches a campaign to curb soaring seat prices for the Dempsey Sarpentier bout in Milwaukee. A pilot burned after a mail plane crash near Cleveland's central viaduct. Police seek red literature distributors in Bellaire.
Dover announces a milk price reduction effective May 1 to 12 cents per quart, a drop of one cent since April 1. The move lowers consumer costs at retailers across the area.
A Cincinnati paper spotlights James DeForest Murch Jr., two, dubbed Boy Preacher, who delivered a seven word sermon at Richmond Street Christian Church. He imitated Billy Sunday saying Somebody needs your love in the church, praised by Rev. Abernethy as a standout line.
Cherry Lawrence designs hats in Chicago and marries Edward Randell in Wellsburg. Family opposition strains their union, leading Cherry to leave, start a millinery shop in Chicago, then reunite with Edward. The serial begins next Monday in the Messenger.
The Ohio House passed a bill requiring daily reading of at least ten Bible verses in all schools, sending it to the Senate. Rep Gorrell of Carroll County led the measure with Taft of Cincinnati opposing. 85 in favor, 17 against. Rain delays racing at Chagrin Falls, with officials noting parimutuel betting is not legal, and 100 special deputy marshals sworn in to enforce anti betting laws.
Representative Foster of Athens disclosed an inflammatory May Day circular urging miners in southern Ohio to rise against the U S government. Signed by the United Communist Party of America the document calls for a workers government and revolution. Foster urged Justice Department action to curb pamphlets distributed secretly to workers.
Chicago April 30 United Press reports court and attorney costs rising so high they discourage divorce. A new Illinois Bar Association plan suggests a $135 minimum fee to end a marriage, plus per diem and court costs, making total costs often around $200 per case.
Five members of the Relief lightship crew near Cape Flattery were reported lost after an all night coast guard search from Angeles Washington. No trace had been found by April 30.
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company announced in Akron that every one of its several thousand employees has become a stockholder reflecting a broader shift toward thrift and investment among American workers.
Police believe a long standing feud prompted the killing of Big Jim Falconi who died after being shot in front of his cafe in Youngstown. Falconi owned two hotels and a large New York home.
The Senate concurred with House amendments to the Archer resolution re arranging state senatorial districts. The proposals go to voters next fall for approval or rejection.
The Massillon Bricklayers' Union accepts a wage reduction from $1.37 to $1.15 per hour, effective May 1, reflecting broader cost pressures and labor adjustments.
April 30 1921 brought a rare late snow in Athens County with flakes mingling with cold rain and a biting wind. Gardeners rushed to cover plants while residents noted the unseasonable delight and delays in garden work due to the sudden cold and moisture.
The United States submarine 0-10 ran aground at Montauk Point early today while returning to base with seven other U boats after the Hampton Roads fleet review by President Harding. Thirty men aboard. coast guard Acushnet and torpedo boat Lykens ordered to assist as fog limits visibility.
A meeting of the subscribers to the Athens Country Club will be held in the Chamber Commerce rooms on Tuesday evening in May at 7 o'clock. The purpose is to adopt a constitution and by laws and elect directors. Full attendance is desired by the Executive Committee. 4-27-4.
Sterling rose to 3.95144 dollars at the market open, up half a cent, marking the year's high and the strongest level since July 2, 1920.
April 30 Columbus reports the 84th general assembly recess to May 12. House members plan to concur with Senate amendments limiting business to taxation and the appropriation bill after vacation. Senator Miller attacks the Supreme Court salary bill but amendments fail. taxation issues sent to joint conference.
European conditions and Ohio's industrial slump drive hundreds of foreigners to leave. War between Greeks and Turks spurs departures as families seek aid or return home. Edward Crawford of the Columbus internal revenue bureau notes most departures come from southern Europe.
Paris reports Germany protests the allied demand for Reichsbank gold reserves and cites alternative proposals under discussion with President Harding. London notes Berlin resumes talks with the allies as a final bid to avert Ruhr occupation. A supreme council meeting is seen as pivotal in deciding a tougher reparations move. Paris also reports plans to mobilize 1919 military conscripts and a German binder made from oil gas byproduct for fuel briquets.
Chicago police found John Mahoney an informer dead with bullets in the Bloody Nineteenth ward. He had supplied the police with details of political assassinations in the precinct and recently visited the state's attorney. Authorities suspect involvement in bootlegging.
Beginning May 1 and continuing until further notice no evening meal will be served on Sundays at Hotel Berry run by C Berry proprietor.
Ohio moves into the 100 million expenditure class as the general appropriation bill advances in the senate. It totals 54.18 million for two years with highway and welfare funding among major allocations and specific departmental budgets listed. Senator Atwood wins passage of a stolen automobile bill while a resolution to move Grants Cabin is rejected 25 7.
A truck carrying 3700 dollars worth of whiskey collided with B&O train No 6 at Schenke's Crossing Butler County. Passengers overran the wreck and plundered bottle by bottle under pistol threats, claiming the whiskey was top quality from a Frankfort distillery.
New Philadelphia reports the Robinson Clay Product Company factory at Midvale, the largest sewer pipe works in the world, is delivering record daily shipments.
Thomas Parker of Monroeville was fined five dollars and disqualified from driving for six months after a drunken driving conviction.
Finance offices in Columbus report progress on creating a new Ohio telephone company through the consolidation of the Ohio State and Bell Telephone systems within the state.
Hail fell in such quantities in St. Clairsville Ohio on Friday night that residents had to sweep it from sidewalks. The fall occurred late Friday in this East Ohio town, prompting cleanup efforts.
Since the government launched reforestation efforts, 70 731 acres have been planted, with most being added in the last 15 years.
President Harding will not meet with seamen union head Andrew Furseth and engineers leader William Brown in the White House. He instead referred the threatened strike dispute to Secretary Hoover and Secretary Davis for settlement while conducting a cautious inquiry into the matter to assess possible intervention.
County Engineer Fred R. left today to supervise limestone surfacing on the Oakdale Glouster road. The county gravel pit at The Plains will provide material for resurfacing roads as reconstruction continues. Work is busy with many men on site and progress on Dorr Run bridge and curbing in Nelsonville. Oak Engineer Baker says the project should finish by mid July, possibly sooner.
Dr James B Campbell of Columbus will preach at the Pacific Theatre on Sunday May 1 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Campbell, a former Trimble boy and son of the late James A Campbell, former Athens county commissioner, is described as an able preacher and engaging speaker.
A novel device adapted from ordinary pliers can grasp and hold a nut, enabling precise tightening. The invention repurposes 7S components to stabilize fasteners in restricted spaces.
The United States Department of Agriculture funds a study on standard and non standard chicken varieties. Readers are urged to request a free 6 page booklet from the Washington Information Bureau by sending two cents for postage and the encloser name and address.
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