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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1921

Page

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Ireland to become dominion with full powers under new settlement

Dublin reports say De Valera and his cabinet accepted a broad Britain offer making Ireland a republic in effect with Ulster allowed a subordinate parliament until new terms are set. Art O Bri en returned from London carrying a communication from Lloyd George. Expected release and ratification of the Dail precede formal notice.

Dublin de Valera Great Britain Ireland Ulster Art O’brien London Lloyd George Dail Eirann Canada Loyd George Sinn Fein de Valera Wiill Goubiic

Dayton appoints Eichelberger city manager

Fred O. Eichelberger becomes Dayton city manager succeeding William C. Barber who resigned. Eichelberger will earn 8500 dollars a year, compared with Barbers 12000 dollars. In seven years under the commission form three managers have left, with Barber citing politics and streetcar strike as factors.

Dayton, O Fred 0. Eichelberger Dayton William C. Barber Joliet Ill Eichelberger Barber J. E. Barlow Barlow

Ohio Power moves to lower rates across 44 communities

Ohio Power Company filed with the public utilities commission a plan for rate cuts materially lower than current charges affecting 44 municipalities and rural areas in 19 counties. The company noted cost limits preventing an immediate cut but pledged to help lower living costs. Cities listed include Baltimore Canton Carrollton East Liverpool Fremont Fostoria Mt Vernon Newark New Philadelphia Steubenville and Tiffin. Rural areas span Sandusky Wood Seneca Hancock Wyandot and others.

Columbus Ohio Power Company Ohio Public Utilities Commission Baltimore Canton Carrollton East Liverpool Fremont Fostoria Mt Vernon Newark New Lexington Steubenville Tiffin Sandusky Wood Seneca Hancock Wyandot Awford Richland Ashland Mort Knox Licking Fairfield Hock Morgan Muskingum Belmont Efferson and Harrison

Ohio's rail rate case opens before commission tomorrow

The Ohio commission will hear protests from rail carriers on freight rate cuts aligning with neighboring states. Detroit, Toledo & Ironton officials, among others, may explain wage changes and the impact on material costs like sand, gravel, and coal. The docket centers on rate reductions and possible joint defenses.

Columbus Ohio Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Henry Ford Detroit, Toledo & Ironton L. C. Herrick Public Works W. H. Phipps Commerce Commission

Separate Peace With Huns Now Seems Certain

On the seventh anniversary of World War I, Secretary Hughes works with other powers to set a date for the world disarmament conference. Ellis Loring Diesel holds talks with German officials on a separate peace with Germany, likely using portions of the Versailles pact. A presidential peace proclamation, possibly from Lancaster New Hampshire, may precede the treaty.

A. L. Bradford United Press Washington Hughes Ellis Loring Diesel Berlin Germany Diesel Certan Harding Lancaster N. H

Hatfield and Deputy Die in Welch Court Yard Shootout

Sid Hatfield of Matewan fame and Ed Chambers were shot dead by detective C. E. Lively in the courthouse yard at Welch. Lively and four others were arrested on murder charges after the fatal confrontation as Hatfield and Chambers headed into the courthouse for a trial on prior shooting charges.

Welch W. Va Sid Hatfield Matewan Es Odey Hatfield Ed Chambers Court House C. E. Lively Lively Chambers Matewan Anse” Hatfield Cumberland Mountain Anse Hatfield

Candy Prices Cut 50 Percent In Chain Stores

New York reports candy prices slashed by half as Benjamin Miller, chain candy store operator, announces the reduction. He says candy had been selling at a 300 percent profit prior to the price cut.

New York Benjamin Miller

Market speculation cautions on predicting price moves

Analysts warn that appearances mislead when judging market direction as price jumps depend on unseen factors. Experts urge investors to focus on fundamentals and risk controls rather than chart impressions.

Depositors Safe in Michigan Avenue Trust Bank Loot Case

Chicago authorities say Michigan Avenue Trust Company depositors will not lose any funds. Bank directors, reeling from a looting by President Warren Spurgin who has been missing 11 days, estimate a shortage up to 1.5 million dollars. Directors defend the bank’s ability to operate as the search for Spurgin continues.

Chicago Michigan Avenue Trust Company Warren Spurgin Spurgin

Evangelist Rev. E. E. Shelhamer to Preach in Athens

Special service announced with Evangelist Rev. E. E. Shelhamer of Pennsylvania to preach at the International Holiness Church in Athens on Wednesday evening August 3. Shelhamer is noted for his prominence in the evangelistic field.

E. E. Shelhamer Pennsylvania International Holiness Church Athens Shelhamer

Robbers Lock Florist Owner in Ice Box

Robbers invaded the flour store of F. H. Mallo in New York on August 1. The owner remained calm and was locked inside the ice box during the robbery.

New York F. H. Mallo

Trustees Delay War Hero Burial At Westlawn Cemetery

In Canton on August 1 Corporal Walker Griffith lay in state under canvas with guard and comrades aloft. The burial of a World War I victim from the Battle of the Marne followed twenty hours later, delayed by cemetery trustees who refused Sunday burials despite American Legion protests. The watch rotated in three hour shifts without notable disturbance.

Canton Walker Griffith Westlawn Cemetery Marne Westlawn American Legion

Farm Relief Bill Set for Quick Senate Action

Senate Republican leaders planned to fix a time to dispose of the Harding farm relief bill this week. Passage would clear the way for the railroad relief bill as part of the administration program.

Washington Senate

Airplane flight cuts fuel cost record from Washington

The Fokker Half Moon reportedly set an economy record by flying from Washington with fuel cost of 5.80 dollars, signaling cheaper flying.

New York Fokker Half Moon Washington

Van derlip Says Germany Indemnity Endangers England

Frank A. Van derlip, American financier, tells United Press that Germany paying indemnity claims will gravely threaten England's economy. He argues Germany must sell labor to pay debts, risking German labor flood as France can feed itself. Rathenau backs payment via German industry orders, not cash, while World food supply and Versailles distribution suffer.

Clyde Beals United Press London Frank A. Vanderlip Germany England Vanderlip France Walter Rathenau Rathenau World Europe

Congress Lines Up Budget and Bill Debates

Senate Finance panel keeps hearings while Military weighs officers promotions and Judiciary handles routine duties. Interstate Commerce plans a railroad bill date set. farmer relief debate to resume. House Ways and Means presses tax bill drafting as Immigration mulls Hawaiian labor and Appropriations reviews Shipping Board funding.

United Press Senate Finance Committee Judiciary Committee Interstate Commerce Committee HOUSE Ways and Means Immigration Appropriations Shipping Board

Traction Line Manager Arrest Sparks Bridgeport Riot

Streetcars operated normally in Martins Ferry today after yesterday's pause due to switch points removal in Bridgeport following Saturday night demonstrations. C P Billings Wheeling Traction Co. VP was arrested amid riot charges after a punch left him with a black eye. Bus drivers were seized in Wheeling and buses halted until fare hikes resumed trolley service.

Martins Ferry Bridgeport C. P. Billings Wheeling Traction Company Billings Ohio Wheeling

Keel-Boat Line Established and Ohio News Milestones

The record notes key Ohio events: keel-boats first linked Cincinnati and Marietta. 1877 state Republican convention in Cleveland nominates William H. West of Logan County for governor. An aerolite of 90 pounds fell near Sandusky in 1886. In 1920 J Frank Manley former Indiana governor and Dr and Mrs C M Baker of Kilgore died in a car crash near Dennison.

Cincinnati Marietta Cleveland William H. West Logan County Sandusky J. Frank Manley Indiana C. M. Baker Kilgore Dennison

Ten-Hour Day Rule Enforced by State Inspectors

In Columbus on August 1 state inspectors from the division of workshops and factories were directed by Percy Tetlow to investigate complaints that highway contractors are employing workers ten hours daily. The law requires an eight hour day on state work and prosecutions for violations are pending.

Columbus, CO Percy Tetlow Tetlow Enus

Kidman Named Australian Knight Largest Empire Landowner

Sir Sidney Kidman is hailed as the new Australian knight and the greatest landholder in the British empire. His estates exceed 32,000,000 acres with about 250,000 cattle and thousands of horses under his control.

British Empire Sidney Kidman

Naval War Heroes of Athens County named

A list from the Adjutant General's Department in Columbus shows the Navy Heroes and U S Marines from Athens County who died in World War I. Names include John Anderson Figgins Marine died July 19 1918 Dale Everett Russell Navy died October 1918 and Wilford Reeve Stiers Navy died October 31 1918 with hometowns in Nelsonville and Cooksville Ohio.

Athens County Navy Marines Al’s Department Columbus U. S John Anderson Figgins U. 8. Marine Alonzo P. Figgins Meyers St Nelsonville Dale Everett Russell U. 8. Navy Dallas H. Russell Cookville Wilford Reeve Stiers Edith Louis Stiers Fayette St

Harding Lays Pilgrim Tercentenary Stand on Democracy

President Harding delivers a Plymouth speech marking the Pilgrim Tercentenary. He praises three centuries of American development from seeds of representative government to democracy. He cites the English middle class founding republican institutions and notes divine guidance in national progress.

Plymouth Rock Mass Harding Virginia Burgheres

Calaboose Holds Booze Fighters After Bailey Run Brawl

Sheriff Parker and Deputy McKinley dispersed a drunken melee on Bailey Run involving four men from the Modocnd Millfield district. One required a doctor. Martin Wallace pleaded guilty to plain drunk and trespassing and was fined five dollars plus costs, plus ten dollars for obscene language. Chas Coster and Mike Newsad also pleaded guilty to drunkenness with five dollar fines and costs.

Bailey Run Sheriff Parker McKinley Modocnd Millfield Weer Helwig Martin Wallace Chas, Coster Mike Newsad

Four penitentiary trusties walk away from Columbus prison

On Walkaway Columbus Four penitentiary trusties absconded over the weekend. Thomas Spencer from Allen county, serving burglary time, fled from the state school for the blind after two years as a trusty. William M. Smedly from Richland county was caught after leaving the prison farm at London. Charles Stanfield and John Smith, both colored, from Summit and Butler counties respectively, left their posts at quarry and physician Kramer residence.

Columbus Thomas Thomas Spencer Allen County State School For the Spencer William M. Smedly Richland County London Charles Stanfield Summit County John Smith Butler County Kramer

Illinois Governor's road tour amid embezzlement charges

Governor Len B. Small planned to continue his Illinois road inspection tour despite an indictment for embezzlement of state funds. He spent Sunday with family in Kankakee and prepared to visit three counties this week while Sheriff Mester waits in Springfield for the governor's next move.

Kankakeee Ills Len B. Small Illinois Mester Springfield Small Springsfield

Northcliffe Interview Denial Stirs Press Reactions

London papers reject Northcliffe interview claims as false. The Times and Daily Mail note editor H Wickham Steed denied the interaction attributed by American papers. Irish edition circulation carried the telegram, despite suppression efforts amid journalistic caution. The Morning Post questions the delay in denial and the growing mystery.

London Lord Northcliffe Today Northcliffe King George Lloyd George Times Daily Mail H. Wickham Steed The New York Times Mail Steed New York

Drownings Reported In Lake Erie Beach Incident

William M Landis aged 28 and his niece Alice Landis aged 17 drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming off the outer beach of the peninsula in Erie Pennsylvania. They waded into deep water and disappeared. An unknown bather attempted a rescue and was pulled out by a woman bather. Miss Landis body was recovered half a mile from the scene. coast guards suspended the search due to heavy seas and will resume today.

Erie William M., Landis Alice Landis Miss Landis Coast Guards Landis

Masons Set August Meeting for Masters Degree Work

The Amesville Lodge announces a special meeting on Tuesday August 2 at 6 PM. Masonry work will be conducted in the Masters degree with Amesville Lodge assisting. Names McKay Palmer listed as officers.

Amesville Lodge F. M. McKay W. M

Harding Attends Plymouth Rock 300th Anniversary

President Harding joined ceremonies in Plymouth Massachusetts for the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing. He arrived from the Mayflower vicinity aboard a gig and a submarine chaser, greeted by Governor Cox and a large reception committee.

Plymouth Mass Harding Plymouth Rock America Cape Cod Canal Governor Cox Mase Sherman Whipple Boston Marsh F. Day Girl Scouts Weeks Gillett Frelinghuysen Hale Phipps Walsh Sawyer Christian Massassau John Alden Priscilla Priscilla Alden Bridgeport New England Miles Standish Mayflower Company Senator Lodge New Bedford

B P O S Regular Meeting Notice

The B P O S announces a regular meeting on Tuesday evening at 7:30. Alex M. Moore, secretary.

Alex M. Moore

Gas Bills Payable At Edw Ministers Store

In Chauncey Ohio all gas bills are payable at Edw Ministers Store in the Post Office beginning the first of Ares with details readable only in the fragment.

Chauncey Ohio Ministers

Bandits Rob Couple Then Steal Car in Chicago

Four masked bandits stopped a couple, Bessie Merwin and Earl H. Perkins, while riding in a car in Chicago. The thieves forced Bessie to return home before driving off with the vehicle.

Chicago Bessie Merwin Earl H. Perkins Bessie

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