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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

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French Troops Massed Along Rhine for Poland Aid

London and Berlin report French forces moving toward Bavaria to assist Poland against the Bolshevik advance. Lloyd George urges Russia to grant immediate armistice with fair terms. Russian troops claim new gains northeast of Warsaw as unrest spreads across Europe.

Rhine Poland Berlin Bavaria Jed London Warsaw Lloyd George House of Commons Russia M. Krassin M. Kemenoff Mosco House Commons

41 Outlaw Leaders Will Be Arrested

Federal grand jury returned indictments charging 41 leaders of last spring s outlaw strike with violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act and Lever Act. Indictments sealed, names withheld until warrants are served. investigation into an alleged leak continues. about sixteen indicted were Chicago men.

Chicago Federal Grand Jury Alschuler

Railroads to issue up to 400 million in securities for new equipment

Railroads expect about 400 million dollars in securities offered to the public in the next three to four months with at least seven percent interest. Proceeds will fund more than 610 million in equipment needs over the coming year, partly from the ICC revolving fund, as brokers arrange quick sales amid rate adjustments.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington Bureau of Railroad Economics Interstate Commerce Commission Parmelee

Ironton Figures Promote State Central Committeeman Candidacy

Messrs Arthur J. Hannan and A W Abele of Ironton traveled by motor car to Athens to campaign for the State Central Committeeman tenth district seat. They planned meetings with Republicans in populous district centers. John Cornes of Ironton is also a candidate for committeeman.

Messrs Arthur J. Hannan A. W. Abele Ironton Athens John Cornes

Wisconsin to Cut Potatoes Prices for Holiday Market

Madison officials predict Wisconsin will harvest a record potato crop with no holdbacks as most of the yield will be on the market or en route by Christmas. Dry rot losses last year taught a lesson and prices are expected to drop to half their former level.

Madison Wis Division of Markets State Agricultural Department Wisconsin L.st

Britain withdraws from cable dispute over Miami line

The British vessel Colonia ceases laying the Western Union cable to Miami and will cut off its charter after Britain’s embassy instructed it to avoid participation. The move follows the State Department rejecting Western Union’s land claim, leaving the dispute to U S authorities and Western Union.

Washington Colonia Western Union Telegraph Company Miami Western Union Company State Department M. D. Peterson Secon Britain Great Britain United States Western Union Navy Department Western Telegraph Company Rio Barbadoes France Japan

Ex Governor Willis to Visit Athens and Nelsonville

Ex Governor Frank B. Willis arrives in Athens county tomorrow and will speak in Nelsonville at 3 pm and in Athens at 7 pm from the courthouse steps. He seeks the Republican U S Senate seat and is praised for a Chicago convention address.

Frank B. Willis Athens County Athens Nelsonville Willis United States Warren G. Harding Court House Chicago

Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders Meet August 7

The Athens County Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders Association will meet at 1 o'clock on August 7 at the county farm agent's office.

Athens County Duroc-Jersey Swine Breeders Association

Love Suit Highlights Triangles In New Jersey

Charles B. Chisholm filed a $100,000 suit in Trenton alleging alienation of affections involving his wife and William C. Parker of Morristown. Chisholm recounts a conference and a settlement offer, Parker’s denial, and multiple broken pledges amid the already married defendant with two sons. A separate note mentions a raw silk Chinese textile can endure burial for a year.

Trenton N. J Charles B. Chisholm Newark William C. Parker Morristown Chisholm Parker Chisolm Angin

Notable crowds expected for Cox notification day parade

A 60 000 to 70 000 crowd is forecast for the party notification day in Dayton with 20 000 Sox boosters in the parade. J Sprigg McMahon heads arrangements as special trains bring visitors from Ohio Indiana and distant states. Cox aims for concise stump speeches focusing on accessible ideas.

Dayton Betwen J. Sprigg McMahon Democratic State Committee Sox Montgomery County Fair Grounds McMahon Ohio Indiana Massachusetts Louisiana Texas California Pacific Northwest Montana Eee Raot Aanvernor Co Goldsmith Maid W. J. Bryan Democratic Club Cox

Ruth belts 39th homer on first swing of day

Detroit Aug 5 Babe Ruth hit his 39th home run of the season on his first at bat in the second inning driving the ball out of the park.

Detroit Babe” Ruth

City seeks quarantine power sided by ancient European leper law

Chicago officials push for quarantine of typhoid carriers citing a centuries old European statute. The measure leverages a historic legal premise to justify public health action amid ongoing disease concerns.

Chicago Europe

Seized Plane Aimed at Aiding Rebels

An American built bombing plane intended for shipment into Lower California was seized by U S customs at the border. Lieutenant T C Payne an aviation instructor in Governor Cantu's rebel forces was denied a passport by immigration. Payne had been sent to Venice to buy the plane after the State Department refused an export license. Quiet remained in Mexicali across the border.

Calexico Calif California United States T. C. Payne Cantu Payne Venice American State Department Mexicali

Military Funeral For Noted Flyer

Fort Worth Texas August 5 A military funeral will be held here Saturday for Orme R Locklear a stunt aviator killed when his plane crashed at Los Angeles The services will be under the auspices of the American Legion Three airplanes will drop flowers the hearse enroute to the cemetery

Fort Worth Texas Orme R. Locklear Los Angeles American Legion

Harding backs Tennessee suffrage ratification drive

Warren G. Harding, Republican presidential candidate, sent two telegrams urging Tennessee Republicans to ratify the constitutional amendment. He asked for Republican member polls and endorsed continued support from Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt. He will attend the Ohio Fourth Volunteer infantry reunion at Lincoln Park and may greet visitors at his Marion, Ohio, porch.

Marion Warren G. Harding State Hawk Republicas State Committee Harding Mra Abbey Scott Baker National Woman's Party Tennessee Houk General Assembly of Tennessee Ohio Fourth Volunteer Infantry Lincoln Park Marion Star Ohio State University

Extend Time for Clerk's Answer

CHICAGO Aug 5 The Post Office Department in Washington extended from five to fifteen days the time allowed eleven postal clerks to answer charges of meddling in politics. The men face dismissal and are charged with newspaper ads hinting at political reprisal unless wages rise.

Chicago Post Office Washington

Statement of Nonownership and Nonresponsibility

I, William F. Patton, am not a partner of Robert Bircher Jr. of Deanville in any business and will not be responsible for transactions with said party. W. F. Patton Grocery Co, Nelsonville, Ohio.

William F. Patton Robert Bircher Jr Deanville W. F. Patton

Wheat Futures Jump As Eastern European War Reports Grow

Chicago reports show wheat futures surging as the war news from Eastern Europe deepens. December delivery rises to 2.44 and March to 2.46, signaling strong demand and market anxiety.

Chicago Europe

Poland Again Seeks Aid From America

Washington reports say thirty American refugees in Moscow are held by the Bolshevik government. State Department officials say the refugees were aided by the American Red Cross and that no action is planned. Prince Lubomirsk and Foreign Minister Lubomirsk discussed Poland’s peril, and there is debate over whether President Wilson should act to aid the new Polish Republic.

Washington Moscow Russia State Department Catia Columbus Ohio Acme Orpartment U States Soviet Russia Lu Polish Us States Tevie Lubomirsk Poland Pol Presid Wilson Republic of Poland

Tumulty to Attend Con Notification in Washington

Aug 5 report from Washington says President Wilson dispatched Mary Tumulty to Dayton Ohio as his representative for Cox notification ceremonies to be held Saturday. Observers view the move as an indication of Wilson’s intent to stay active in the campaign and maintain close contact with the Democratic nominee.

Washington Wilson Mary Tumulty Dayton Ohio George Democratic Nationa Varus Cos League

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