30 Aug 1922
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
1
Rescue crews delve at the Kennedy mine, 3600 feet deep, as explosions hinder progress to 45 miners trapped below burning timbers. Fourhour shifts, gas canaries, and 50 000 gallon water pours mark a fight to reach the imprisoned men likely without hope of survival.
W H Nigh president of the Nigh Lumber Co Ironton was fatally hurt when struck by N & W passenger train No 33 at 654 this morning while driving a closed car over the tracks to reach his business.
Washington reports a Michigan sized cold wave looming over six northwestern states. Donal D. Conn, head of the governors' committee, warns coal bins are empty in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas and Montana. He urges immediate coal shipments to Great Lakes ports for Lake Superior distribution to avert mass freezing.
Four month search for a fortune worth about 2.5 million ends when William Sample, living in Siam, is found aboard a Bangkok harbor steamship ready to sail to America. Cape Girardeau investigator George Pinch led the effort, saying the heir bears a neck scar used to identify him. The finder of Sample’s whereabouts received a $5000 reward for locating the rightful heir as diamonds from a South African mine are part of the estate.
In Cincinnati a pamphlet circulated among striking shoe workers, said to quote Rev. Delehanty of St. Mary's Bay City Mich, describing strikebreaking as one of four sins crying to heaven. Judge Roettinger ordered its circulation halted, while not punishing union officials and upholding the injunction against interference with shoe companies.
Reports from Constantinople say Turkish nationalists advance along a 12 mile front in the Bilejik sector. Greek evacuation of Karahissai cuts northern Anatolia, with Broussa base under threat as Turkish forces deploy cavalry and heavy artillery. American destroyer warned away.
Five rebel prisoners in Maryborough prison were wounded when guards opened fire after a tunnel escape attempt and a bedding fire. The incident followed a mutiny as guards regained control of the powder yard. In related violence, Lieutenant Cullen of the Free State army was killed near Tullamore and Patrick Nealis of Collooney was shot after being abducted by armed men.
Dance night shifts to Wednesday at the country club with a weekly event. Tonight features live music and refreshments as attendees adjust from prior Thursday plans.
Winners in the boys and girls pig growing clubs were announced after the county fair. Judge R W Gardner of Somerset presided. Top in Pig Production went to Paul Mansfield Athens R D 4 with 91.2 and a trip to Columbus. Other placers include Donald Harkinson 87.3, Clarence Birley 93.5, Walter Birley 91.4, Fritz Robinson 98.7, Wayne McAfee 85.4, Fred Elliott 83.9, Garrett Trout 83.4. Pig Breeding saw Nellie Halbirt 98.3 with a Columbus trip. Edna Halbirt 94.8. Paul E Dorr 98. Elwynn E Dorr 2.2. Ned Jacoby 92. Harold Howell 89. Vernon Shaw 85.6. Clarence Shaw 3.6. Leslie Thomas 81.8.
The secret conference of chiefs from the big five railroad brotherhoods in Cleveland closed without a decision to issue 30 days notice of termination of contracts. No further meetings were planned at once.
United States Senator Hiram W. Johnson surges to renomination in a fierce California primary race. With about half the state reporting, Johnson leads challenger Charles C. Moore by roughly 25 000 votes and organizers anticipate the margin widening as totals come in. Moore takes Los Angeles city and county by at least 2000. A surprise result sees Friend W C Richardson narrowing the governor’s race against incumbent D Stephens, possibly needing an official recount.
Pittsburg Coal Co with 64 mines and 1200 miners signed with District No 5 United Mine Workers to accept the Cleveland agreement including the check off. The move ends the western Pennsylvania soft coal strike as 45900 miners are set to work by week’s end in the field.
Heavy rains and high waters last Friday caused extensive damage to bridges culverts and roads across Athens County. Brushed by floods Mc Dougal Lathrop Big Run and Happy Hollow suffered washed out bridges while numerous smaller structures were affected. The county commissioners vow to push repairs despite the setbacks.
Utah Democrat Senator King declared strict enforcement of the law forbidding use of sane or defective equipment will quickly end the shop men's strike.
Chicago police raid on a friendly poker game leads to six arrests but Judge Joseph Schulman approves the activity as harmless. Five dollars seized from the raid is donated to the police court poor fund.
Washington reports the soldiers' bonus passage appears probable as the Simmons amendment would use interest from foreign debt to compensate ex service men. Supporters say Great Britain may pay debt interest early and Lloyd George pledged further obligations, boosting the bill. A McNary land reclamation provision would allow veterans to acquire farms on reclaimed arid and swamp lands, reducing veto risk.
Rapid progress reported on the East Side storm sewer project led by Contractor Bart Davidson of Athens. Excavation extends from the B and O railroad culvert to Hudson and Lincoln streets, with brick sewer work to begin this week and a 42 square foot opening at the largest section.
The Winslow bill would extend federal power to control coal distribution and prices through the Interstate Commerce Commission. Democratic members in the House derided the measure during debate ahead of the vote.
Washington Aug 30 The anthracite coal strike not settled yet but optimism grows after late night talks among Senators Pepper Reed and labor officials. Pepper proposes a purely contractual wage basis, sidelining arbitration, while Warriner and John J. Lewis review the idea. no decision reached by morning.
In Washington and Columbia reports, Cole Blease appears poised to lead his chief opponent in the Democratic gubernatorial nomination as early returns from the state primary filter in. The veteran politician who once kept South Carolina in the headlines is making a political comeback in the party contest.
Honolulu undertaker H Hosoi was arrested after authorities alleged he used okolehale native liquor as embalming fluid. The bootlegger had been distilling and selling the liquor throughout the territory, according to the report.
The Ohio division of the Association Against Prohibition announces plans to file mandamus actions against Secretary of State Harvey Smith to require placing a proposed state constitutional amendment on November ballots. Benedict Crowell chairs the group, arguing the measure to legalize beverages up to 2 percent alcohol should appear despite Smith’s view it conflicts with the federal eighteenth amendment.
A 9 year old named Owen Hunter of Newport Kentucky died after being struck by a car in the street near his home. He died on the way to the hospital with no visible injuries or marks on his body.
Nearly 1900 women attended the Messenger's Cooking School on its first day at the Armory. Lectures by Dr. R. B. Shives and Miss Rose L. Weisenman offered practical guidance on housewifery and food arts. A new staff member, Miss Grace Griswold of Lima, joined Everyday Products Company. Cake Day next Thursday features multiple cakes and demonstrations with tastings.
In Slater Missouri the Chicago and Alton strike at the division point ended after a lengthy conference between striking firemen and road officials. Traffic halted for five days resumed this morning. Strikers left Friday protesting armed guards and equipment conditions.
Alexander Hamilton admitted in Durham county court that he is the father of one of the twins born to an unmarried mother. The court ordered him to pay three dollars weekly for the maintenance of both twins.
C A Roe buck, bereft of employment and deserted by his sweetheart, drowned in the Maumee river in Toledo early this morning, police report.
An advertisement offers a free booklet describing the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. Readers are urged to mail the coupon with two cents for return postage to obtain a copy and learn more about U.S. history and government.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.