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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

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Ohio Republican governor race narrows with Davis lead

Official returns from Ohio 3 28 precincts show Davis leading Cole for the Republican nomination for governor by 9 236 votes. Cole claims rural gains may swing the result about 2 000 in his favor. Willis wins easily for U S Senate with Brown and Wanamaker also nominated.

Columbus Ohio Davis Cole McCulloch Harry L. Davis Cleveland Ralph D. Cole Findlay Willis Frank B. Willis United State Walter Brown Toledo R. M. Wanamaker Akron Clarence J

Countywide Republican vote totals in Athens county race notes

Unofficial afternoon results show Governor Cole leading in Athens county with about a 500 to 600 advantage, while Willis dominates for United States senator. Early tallies put Brown and LeFever strong in lieutenant governor and state senate races respectively, with county commissioners led by A L Johnson as votes tallied across ten candidates.

Athens County Cole Davis McCulloch Wood Brown Kimball Hurst Hildebrandt Harvey Smith Harry C. Smith Fullington Stillwell Tracy United _States Willis Frank Minner Owen Beebe Woodworth LeFever Washington Hocking Ralph Cole Frank B. Willis United States Roscoe McCulloch Clarence J. Brown Harvey C. Smith Joe Tracy Rudy Archer Benson Hough Supreme Court United State EH. C.woodworth E. LeFever Sam Johnson A. L. Johnson Athens Andrew Murphy Fred Hawk Trimble John Hawk Lodi Foster Hatch Morgan Parker

Ohio Political Ticket Fragments Surface in Early Lists

A scanned roster shows both Republican and Democratic state tickets with multiple names and offices. Key figures include Governor candidate Harry L. Davis for Cleveland and Senator Frank B. Willis for Delaware, plus court and supreme court judges across several counties.

Ben W. Hough Delaware Supreme Court C. Homer Durand Coshocton Frank W. Gieger Springfield

Ohio Party Nominating Contests Highlight Statewide Races

Renominated candidates include Secretary of State fight between W. D. Kton and Guy Wine in Columbus with Cleveland’s Howell Wright indicated. Donahey leads Democratic ticket for governor with Orwig and Nichols named for treasurer and chief justice. McGhee tops the Republican slate, Cole and Davis lead the dry counties clash, Davis winning major cities while Columbus shows tight margins. Willis leads Brown by an estimated 40,000 ballots.

Ralph D.cole Findlay L. Davis Davis Hamilton Cuyahoga Cose McCulloch Boon Cole Brown Clarence J. Brown Frank B Willis Walter F. Brown Loledo Willis UT Ll Zanesville Repuelican Frank W. Geiger Sperone R W. Archer Harry S.day Fremont Archer Julian W. A. Julian Cincinnati A. F. O'Neil Akron Fulton Newark Ahea Guy R. Winegarner Sviilens H. Hoover E. M. Fullington Marysville Joseph Tracy Columbus Stephen Stillwell Lebanon Daniel Butler Toledo John E. Harper A. B. Peckinpaugh Harry L. Davis Cleveland United States Frank B. Willis Delaware Clar— J. Ae Blanchester Harvey C. Smith Zanesvill Surerudolph Archer Joseph T. T Cold Neval John G. Pries Supreme Court Springfield Thomas A. Jones Jackson Edward M. Mathias van Wert Ben W. Haigh Vic Donahey New Philadelphia Ww. A. Julian Earl D. Bloom Bowling Green Guy Winegarner Dan E. Butler Joseph McGhee Hugh L. Nichols Batavia Dan B. Culla Kent W. Hughes Limaee Coleman Avery Howell Wright W. D. Kton Daniel E. Butler A. D. Peckinpaugh Donahey David C. Parker Upper Sandusky Charles B. Orwig Mansfield BR. Cal Lima Supreme Euchard Colemans Aviery

Athens En Chosen Athens En Chosen

The three Republican nominees for Athens county commissioner are A. L. Johnson of Athens Andrew Murphey of Athens and John W Hawk of Lodi township. With two precincts left Johnson leads Murphey and Hawk in the race. Major Samuel M Johnson secures the Republican probate judge nomination by a large margin with three precincts outstanding.

Athens County A. L. Johnson Athens Andrew Murphey John W. Hawk Lodi Township Johnson Murphey John Hawk Owen Beebe Ed Burdette Fed Hawk Samuel M. Johnson Wilson

On Your Vacation Jor the Messenger Follow You

An advertisement promises flexible mail handling during vacations. It offers to change the address as often as desired and suggests consistent message forwarding services.

Jor

Turks Sign Treaty Amid Serbia's Objection

Paris Aug 11 Turkish delegates signed the peace treaty at 4 50 o clock Tuesday Serbia refused to sign arguing the pact imposes Turkish debt on territories assigned to Serbia Nine small powers signed after the Turks The Greek and Italian delegates also signed an agreement to divide the Dedecanezus territory.

Paris Serbia Dedecanezus

Cox Reaches Capitol in Columbus for Luncheon

Governor Cox arrived in Columbus shortly after one this afternoon and went to the executive mansion for luncheon. He was accompanied by Mrs. Cox and baby Anna.

Cox Capitol Columbus Columbus Executive Mansion Anna

Finance King Served Term For Forgery

Boston report says Charles Ponzi, famed for international postal reply coupons, is the same Ponzi who served a Montreal penitentiary term for forgery. Attorney General Alien disclosed he holds Ponzi’s Canadian arrest and prison records. Bank Commissioner Allen also said he seized and closed the Hanover Trust Company where Ponzi was a major stockholder amid an unsafe business pattern.

Boston Charles Ponzi Montreal Allen Ponzi Canada J. C. Allen Hanrover Trust Company Charles Bianci St. Vincent de Paul

British cabinet backs Minsk armistice terms to Poland

London reports confirm British Premier Lloyd George disclosed terms demanded by the Bolsheviks for Poland at Minsk. Demobilization of Polish forces to 10,000, shutdown of shipments, Russia access to the Baltic, and territorial handovers are among conditions. London watchers note the frontiers may shift. Labor delegates plan Friday meetings to defend workers against a potential nationwide strike if Minsk stalls.

Webb Miller United’+Press London Poland Minsk Lloyd George House of Commons Kem Russia Baltic Tonce Italy Moscow Kemeneff Remier Lenine

Tennessee Debates Ratification of Federal Suffrage Amendment

In Nashville August 11 suffragists push for ratification with second readings planned in both houses. The vote fate hinges on committee referrals and public hearings as factions within parties clash over strategy and possible nonpartisan coalitions.

Nashville Tennessee House of Representatives Tenn Judiciary Committees Bue White Woman's Party Goveberts Cox Carrie Chap Catt Peneeene Senate House United Action Candler Ead

Stark County Returns Narrow Forecast in Gubernatorial Race

With 156 of 164 Stark precincts in, Roscoe Mc Culloch leads Gov Harry L. Davis 9 080 to 1 109 for the GOP nomination. Cole has 317 votes. Himes trails Ake in the 16th district race in Stark with 4 198 to 3 648. Democratic congressional tally favors Krrchbaum 1 137 to Thom 1 024.

Canton Stark County Roscoe McCulloch Harry L. Davis Cole J. H. Himes H. Ross Ake Ake Judge Krrchbaum William Thom

Nominees for Congress from several Ohio districts

A list of congressional candidates by district names and party. Republicans include Nick Longworth Cincinnati A. E. Stephens Cincinnati R G Fitzgerald Dayton John L Cable Lima C J Thompson Defiance R D Fess Yellow Springs R Clint Cole Findlay W W Chamber Toledo Minor Foster Athens H D McArthur. Democrats include John Allen Cincinnati T H Morrow Cincinnati G Pickerel Dayton S H Dye Urbana Cleon Searles Batavia Freddy Guthrie Marion George N. ng Cirleville J Speaks Columbus A P ve Colum nd tea Weuster Sandusky Jarvey C Gaha Cleveland Robert Crosser Cleveland Theodore Burton Cleveland MB ll Cleveland.

Nicholas Longworth Cincinnati John Allen A. E.B. Stephens T. H. Morrow R. G. . Fitzerald Dayton G. Pickerel Ohn L. Cable Lima BH. F. Welty Firth C. J Thompson Defiance John 8. Snook I. M. Foster Athens Ben F. Reynolds McArthur Wleventh Logan George H. Ng Cirleville John C. Speaks Columbus A. P Sandusky Tea Weuster C. L. Knight Akron Davey A . James HM. Timby Blican Cleveland A. a.Mone Jarvey C. Gaha Robert Crosser Democrat Theodore 8. Burton Erat

Fall of War Looms Near as Reds Press Warsaw

Aug 11 report from London notes Minsk talks failing to halt fighting as Bolsheviks push toward Warsaw. Russian forces claim rapid advances on all fronts with Sokoloff taken and Narew river crossed. Polish leadership shakeup follows Lemisnowski resignation as Red cavalry patrols threaten Polish retreat and material dumps line roads. An English inventor patents auto doorway lighting.

London Thaaw Fetisu Minsk Enna Essages Berlin Red Moscow Sokoloff Narew Warsaw Lemisnowski Subowski War Office Kronstadt Red Army Petrograd

Poland to Receive U S Aid Under War Department Credit

Washington Aug 11 President Wilson pledges to use all available means to aid Poland amid fighting with Soviet Russia. The War Department plans to supply Poland with surplus war materials and credit already extended totals about 70 million dollars, with immediate delivery possible without new legislation.

Wilson Poland Washington United States Omiraki Sta Baker Vantage Antag van van c Peedebert Congress War Department Soviet Russia

Private home hard cider allowed under new ruling

State Prohibition Director Shearer announces private home production of hard cider and fruit juices is permitted for water consumption as long as no artificial spike is added and sales beyond one half of one percent alcohol are prohibited. Offenders face enforcement.

Columbus Shearer

Russians Close to Warsaw Near Frontline Push

A dispatch to the Berlin Fereral Anzeiger reports Russian forces are about 25 miles from Warsaw with the northern army wing exhausted after heavy fighting.

Warsaw Berlin

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