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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

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Nomination of Former Cleveland Mayor Seen As Assured

Unofficial primary returns centered on Davis leading Cole by about 15 000 votes for the Republican governor nomination with rural counties narrowing the gap and Davis virtually assured. O Neil leads Julian for Democratic senator with votes tight and likely decided by official count. Brown dominates lieutenant governor Republican race as various state offices show heavy early leads amid a flood of precinct tallies from Ohio counties.

Cleveland Columbus Davis Cole Mcculloch O'Neil Julian Secrtary of State O’neil Secretary of State A. F. O'Neil Akron W. A. Julian Cincinnati United States Ooo Weil Bedry Harry ‘L. Davis Findlay Repub Frank Willis W. F. Brown Toledo ONEIL Justice Frank W. Geiger C. T. Marshall Zanesville E. M. Fullington Marysville Joseph T. Tracy Daniel BH. Butler Brown Clarence J. Brown Howell Wright Earl D. Blume Bowling Green Harvey Smith Charlies Q. Hildebrandt Wilmington Harry Clay Smith Wm. D. Fulton Newark Wm. H. Hoover Harry.a. Bell Steubenville R. W. Archer Harry Day Fremont Charles B. Orwig Mansfield

LeFever and Archer Named in Ohio District Race

There were strong indications that Dr. E LeFever of Glouster and Senator M B Archer of Noble county have secured the nominations for senator from the 44th district in Ohio at the day primary. The vote was very close and an official count is expected in Athens county where results are tallied.

Ious Dr. LeFever BE. C. Woodworth Silbaugh Leeper Dutton Washington

Feeling Runs High Against KidnAPPER in Norristown

Citizens confront Augusto Pasquale, confessed ac complice in the kidnapping of a missing child. Norristown police urge calm as Pasquale awaits grand jury action. A Philadelphia detective bureau captain appeals for peace and restraint amid tense crowds outside Mrs. Harry Foster’s Atlantic City area home where the suspect was identified.

Norristown Augusto Pasquale Acplice Ly Coughlin Asquelé Souder Philadelphia Detective Bureau Pasquale Eastpennes Blakely Egg Harbor N. J Rusheres Place Harry Foster Atlantic’ City Norris

Zion colony overseer bans love scenes in films

Wilbur Glenn Volivia, overseer of the Zion colony, decreed that all love scenes shall be cut from movie shows there. The decision reflects strict moral oversight within the community and governs local screenings and public perception.

Chicago Wilbur Glenn Volivia Zion Colony

Harding declines to speak at national title tournament

Governor Cox was touring Marion when Harding issued a statement declining an invitation to speak at Camp Perry. He praised rifle tournament training as a key guarantee of national security and lauded the thorough preparation at Camp Perry, Quantico, and similar grounds for America’s war effort in Europe.

Marion Cox Camp Perry Harding Seagart Quantico Europe

Premiers to Meet Boulogne Sunday

London dispatch says Premier Millerand and Prime Minister Lloyd George will meet at Boulogne on Sunday to discuss France recognizing General Wrangel and the anti Bolshevik government, a move viewed as needing British consent.

Boulogne London Millerand Lloyd George Evening Standard France Geenral Wrangels

Tennessee Suffrage Fight Intensifies in Legislature

In Nashville on August 12, lawmakers debated ratification of the Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment. A deferral resolution failed without a record vote as supporters predicted Senate gains and a favorable House outcome. Committees will hear one hour and a half each on the issue before a likely special order of business for final ratification.

Nashville Senn Todd Senate House Fitty Riddick Memphis

Ponzi Case Sparks Receiver Petition in Federal Court

Near Million Boston Aug 12 A petition seeks a receiver for Charles Ponzi in federal court after F Fernald claims Ponzi owes him hundreds of dollars Attorney General Yen pegs Ponzi liabilities in the millions as state officials report debts well over 500000 A Massachusetts municipal court issues a larceny under false pretenses warrant likely awaiting federal action before service Washington says the federal case will be disclosed by the post office department once the warrant is served

Boston Charles Po United States D Trist F. Fernald Ponzi Yen Commonwealth of Massachusetts Washington Post Office Department

Twelve Year Old Girl Admits Check Forgery

Athens police warn merchants to cash checks only to trusted customers. A twelve year old girl recently forged and passed six or more bad checks, accepted by several Athens firms. Officers tracked her down and she confessed. No arrests were made as victims declined to prosecute.

Athens

New United Press Head W W Hawkins Elected President

W. W. Hawkins, named President of the United Press Associations, is a 37 year old Missouri native who began in Springfield Missouri and later worked in Louisville and Cincinnati. He rose through Publisher's Press, United Press Coast Division, and led bureaus before becoming president after a career spanning news and business roles.

W. W. Hawkins United Press Associations Ostive Missouri Caberan Springfeld Louieville Courier—Journey Col Henry Watterson New York Publisher's Press New United Press News Business Ager

Ponzi Surrenders to Federal Authorities in Houston Today

In Houston on August 12 Charles Ponzi the famed bushel basket millionaire surrendered to United States Marshal Duane under orders from state authorities. He faces a larceny charge as officials seize his Hanover Trust Company assets totaling 400000 dollars. Bond set at 25000 dollars, Ponzi released for a year pending further proceedings.

Houston Charles Ponzi Bushel-Basket Milllionaire Ponzi Armistrong Police Afien United States Marshal Duane Daniel Gallagher Marshall Duane J. C. Allen Hanover Trust Company Federal Building Gallagher Post Office

Gole Leads In County By Count Of 1

The Athens county election board filed unofficial August primary results late Wednesday with several precincts missing. Key Republican tallies include Governor Cole 1523, Davis 910, McCulloch 798, Wood 357. Lt. Governor Brown 1792, Hurst 533, Kimball 729. Secretary Hildebrandt 916, Smith 1612, Harry Smith 650.

Athens County Election Board Athens County Cole Davis McCulloch Wood Brown Hurst Kimball Hildebrandt Harvey C. Smith Harry Clay Smith Fullington Stillwell Tracy Archer Day Supreme Court

Miners Resume Work in Kansas Strike Fallout

Miners in Pittsburg Kansas say they will return to work immediately after a two month strike over the five day week penalty imposed by coal operators. Union district president Alexander Howat states workers will act on their own accord. Local resolutions condemn President J L Lewis for interference and pledge support to district leaders.

Pittsburg Kas Kansas Alexander Howat

Women Front Warsaw in Last Stand Against Invaders

Columns of armed women patrolled Warsaw streets vowing to fight Russians to the death. Some carried revolvers while others bore rifles and sabers. Old men and youths moved to defense lines near the city awaiting the clash. Trotsky reportedly arrived at Bialstok ready to join the final push on Warsaw.

Warsaw Leon Trotsky Bialstok

Cox to Open Nationwide Campaign Tour in Columbus Speech

Governor James M. Cox, Democratic nominee, prepared for his first nationwide stump speech in Columbus today as part of an almost continuous tour leading up to election day. His remarks were to address several hundred steelworkers and mark the start of a sustained series of appearances across the nation.

Herbert W. Walker United Presses Columbus James MM. Cox Todsey Wheeling Colersant Reece

French speaking bird seeks homing in Chicago tale

In Chicago a man named LeBeet notes a gin appearing yesterday. The bird speaks only French and he fears it cannot inquire its way home. The quirky item adds a dash of travel mystery to the city scene.

Chicago-—-R LeBeet

Woman Pays Fifty Dollar Fine Over Art Tea Scene

Read as a fragmented report, a woman faced a fifty dollar penalty after a disagreement about an art event described as a colorfully themed scenario. The piece notes rising costs and a criticized attempt at expression.

United States Will Not Intervene in Britain France Rift

Washington reports the United States will refrain for the present from intervening in the rift between Great Britain and France over Russia. Officials say the issue jeopardizes Allied unity regarding Poland and Russia, with a note to Italy cited as the U.S. position. President Wilson proposed a joint Allies statement to reassure the Russian people. Diplomatic circles await broader replies.

Washington United States Eides Great Britain France Russia State Department Poland England Wilson Entente

Prohibition Law Satisfactory, Officials Report

Columbus reports the first six months of prohibition enforcement are highly satisfactory. Supervising Prohibition Agent Stone, overseeing Ohio West Virginia and Maryland, met with District Attorney Ford Ghee and Assistant Attorney Reysold for a conference on the current situation.

Columbus Prohibition Ohio West Virginia Maryland Ford Ghee Reysold Ao Renee Penneyvania

AEDS Prepare For Decisive Engagement

Fragmentary notes indicate AEDS preparing for a decisive engagement in London with unclear context and broken OCR text. Names, dates, and specifics are unreadable.

AEDS

Car Collision Injures Mrs Vore Near Cabeen Home

Mrs Vere Vore, of Avon, was struck and knocked unconscious when the Stout vehicle collided with a coal pile on a dimly lit Athens street near the Tom Cabeen residence. The accident caused two fractured ribs and bruises, keeping her homebound for days. The Stout car, headlights dimmed, veered after striking the other machine and the steering was damaged. The other driver, a Stout son of ae Ba Fisher, was driving toward Athens and near the Cabeen home when the crash occurred. Mr Vore works at Beaspy mill and had arrived moments before.

Arthur Richland Avon Shaneen Stout Vore Beas Athens

Dance at Chauncey K of P Hall Friday Night

Dance event noted for Friday August 13 at Chauncey K of P Hall with music by the Glouster Orchestra. Admission listed as 10 dollars and 8 cents. Best of order and decorum expected.

Chauncey K. of P. Hall Glouster Orchestra

Summit Grange Meeting Scheduled for Saturday

New Marshfield August 12 a notice states Summit Grange will meet Saturday August 14 at 1 30 PM in their hall to prepare for the August 23 initiation and an event of unusual importance.

Summit Grange New Marshfield

Alliance tensions deepen as Poland blamed for war start

Diplomatic friction grows between France and Britain over the Russia Poland conflict. George tells the House of Commons Poland started the war on French advice, while France announces recognition of Wrang. Officials say a Minsk conference sought ceasefire progress, and a Hythe agreement guided allied action in the region. France pledges continued aid as diplomatic exchanges intensify.

Ani Bolenov T Minsk Poland France Britain George House of C Russia Sir George Miller Lloyd George Hythe Cmail Polan Wrang England House of Commons Echo de Paris

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Ofcial E Coughlin New United Press UniTEC. Pa#SS Ponz l Eee Ionatiees Allen Ponsi Gole Jones Mathias Hersh Durand Roscoe J. Mauck Gallipolis Court of Appeals Walcutt Walser Wanamaker Iutton LeFever Jlee E. Gustain LaChenz America Milleran Wranggel
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