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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
1
Harding signals potential foreign policy overhaul if elected. He states no continuation of current policies and expects a broad Republican shift. He confirms a tour and conference with party leaders to map engagements and notes no promises on Poland policy.
Fragmentary text mentions a prize and an award related to ankles, with garbled names and unclear context. The readable parts reference a person awarded a prize after an event and a mention of Gothan.
In Nashville on August 17 the House of Representatives adjourned without acting on the suffrage amendment. The vote stood 62 to 45 with anti-ratificationists leading the move. Some friendly members backed adjournment, pro-ratificationists called the result insignificant. Separately in Grand Rapids Michigan Carl Jager 27 of Plainwell died from a skull fracture after being struck by a baseball in Kalamazoo.
In Lindhurst New Jersey Mary Volito 19 reigning beauty of the Italian colony was shot and killed by a rejected suitor said to be from Syracuse New York a citizen’s posse formed to hunt the slayer Police know the name of the man Lake Forest Illinois Miss Marion Clow opens a charge account with the police department arrested fined two dollars for speeding and promises to pay later.
Foreign office dispatches from Warsaw report Russian forces advancing quickly toward Grandenez to sever Warsaw and Danzig communications. Polish Foreign Minister Prince Sapieha stays in Warsaw while other ministers and the French and British unions head to Posen.
In Raleigh on August 15 the North Carolina Senate began debate on ratifying the Federal Suffrage Amendment. Suffragists predicted a close vote with a slight edge. anti-suffragists claimed a ten vote house majority.
Pearl Kline of Logan pleaded guilty before Justice Helwig to non support of Florence 12 and Murray 9. The affidavit cited failure to provide from August 1. Kline earlier pleaded not guilty but changed after evidence from his wife Norah. He was ordered to pay 25 monthly with 60 days in the workhouse suspended for compliance. custody fight possible.
At Memorial Hall in Columbus the Ohio Democrats pledged renewed allegiance to Governor Cox for president and to other national and state ticket candidates. Governor Cox Secretary Baker Senator Pomerene and Vic Donahey spoke as the party adopted its campaign platform.
Cleveland police report shows Henry Koch, a business agent for the paint era union, was shot in the leg today by friends who mistook him for a burglar. No arrests were made.
Vig Donahey, Democratic candidate for governor, accepts the Republican challenge and makes taxation and state expenditures the chief issue. He accuses Republicans of breaking faith on the Smith one per cent tax law, criticizes the Garden bill, and calls for debt limits and equal taxation. He vows to summon a special session weekly if the assembly dodges the issue.
The 30 Polish crisis is expected to dominate the weekly meeting of President Wilson and his cabinet. Secretary Colby will likely raise discussions on food and supplies for Poland.
Seven people were killed in a riot in Siena, Italy, after socialists attacked a religious procession. The clash erupted in the street and cathedral, and a monk was slain on the church steps.
Mexican authorities capture bandit Ricar do Gonzales in Las Negras region and announce he will be tried on rebellion charges.
A Washington dispatch reports Bolsheviks twelve miles from Warsaw with lines suggesting an imminent entry into the city. The message notes Polish resistance and a retreating Polish force allegedly pillaging Jewish villages while Bolshevik hospital conditions are described as appalling. Polish conscripts and cowards are cited as being executed, and armistice talks at Minsk lack direct word.
Thieves cracked a safe at Oliver C. Hughes wholesale meat offices in Cleveland and escaped with 15000 dollars early today. Currency made up half the haul with the rest in checks.
A South Shore electric car overturned at Lydick Indiana killing several persons. Nurses and doctors have been dispatched from Michigan City and South Bend to assist, according to a report received in Chicago.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses Japan’s intentions toward Siberia with unclear wording and potential annexation references. The text hints at examining Russian territories or resources but remains incoherent and inconclusive.
Ohio congressman Israel Foster testifies at Payne Commission hearing that freight rate hikes will force mine closures in Ohio and the South. He argues the rate structure favors Ohio mines over others and would hurt thousands of miners.
AFL officials expect United States government support for aiding Poland against Bolshevik Russia. The AFL convention at Montreal urged no action aiding the Soviet government, while a radical wing favored recognition and a general strike for Mooney’s release, opposed by Gompers. A stray note mentions a three-legged match box converting small plates into ash trays.
Summit Grange will exemplify the third and fourth degrees of the Patrons of Husbandry on Saturday August 21 at NEW MARSHFIELD. Twenty seven candidates will participate and after the initiation ceremonies refreshments and a social hour will follow. A large attendance is expected.
Peter Swaro a miner from Buckingham Ohio was arraigned on non support of his illegitimate child by his sister in law Ida Sykes. Swaro previously served thirteen months in the Ohio penitentiary for a rape with consent charge against Ida Sykes. The case was settled in the justice of the peace office by Pearl Helwig and Humane Officer A C Roach. Swaro is an American born Hungarian and his wife is living.
The Athens city board of education plans major additions to industrial and domestic science courses, manual training, and chemistry funded by a five year extra tax. New equipment for the essential programs includes a full iron and wood shop beneath the old brick building, and free kindergartens are proposed for the East and Central schools.
Boston August 17 Judge Morton in United States district court considers appointment of a receiver for Charles Ponzi as creditors press claims. About 1500 Ponzi victims, totaling roughly 3 million dollars, file notes with attorney Allen as Ponzi remains jailed and no release expected today.
Secretary of War Baker told the Democratic convention in Columbus that the United States must join the league or else arm and strengthen the navy. He criticized Harding and signaled plans to enter the national campaign on the league issue and to address American voters ahead of fall decisions. Greece adopts 2 hour time by royal decree for general use.
A Warsaw battle report notes claims of victory fading as Russian and Polish forces clash near Radzymin ten miles from the capital. Russian communiqués say Dunieff and approaches to Warsaw are secured, while Polish lines defend positions around Radzymin and the Bug river.
Governor James M. Cox spoke at the Democratic state convention in Columbus on August 17 urging progressive forces to end international anarchy. He attacked Senator Harding and reactionary groups, drawing contrasts with Harding’s Ohio stance and prompting cheers from delegates.
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