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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1921

Page

8

Watson Probe Details Include Alleged Offenses by Major Copley

Akron Ohio records quote Henry L. Scott describing alleged outrages by Major Copley of the 116th Infantry in France. Scott asserts Copley shot two Americans, a runner and another soldier, in the Argonne Forest during bombardment as the runner carried a message. His testimony will be added to evidence linked to Senator Watson in Washington.

Akron, CO Henry Ll. Scott Kenmore France Scott Senator Watson Washington Copley 116Th Infantry Argonne Forest

Desperate Bandit Slauchter Evades Arkansas Pen

Cincinnati detectives identify Tom Slauchter as a desperate character after his escape from the Little Rock Arkansas state penitentiary. Investigators are pursuing clues to his whereabouts and possible actions. Authorities urge the public to report any sightings of the escaped prisoner.

Cincinnati, CO Tom Slauchter Little Rock Arkansas Cincinnati

Prune Juice Explosion Damages New York Tenement

A homemade whiskey blast on the fifth floor of a East Side tenement sent residents fleeing from their supper tables. Prune juice smeared walls, copper fragments riddled woodwork, ceilings were perforated, and windows shattered but no injuries were reported. Police awaited the owner of the still.

New York

Governor Davis to Attend Green County Sports Dinner in Xenia

Governor Davis accepted an invitation to be guest of honor at the Green County Sportsman Association dinner in Xenia on December 14. The event will draw about eight hundred sportsmen and guests.

Columbus Davis Green County Sportsman Association Xenia

Ohio auto association sees disarmament lift for industry

Officials of the Ohio State Automobile Association view bright prospects from Washington conference disarmament talks. They argue reduced armaments could free steel experts to build stronger car structures and better highways, promoting universal car use and industry growth. The association already supported disarmament in a telegram to President Harding.

Columbus Washington Ohio State Automobile Association State Association Harding Association

Inventor Builds Shoulder-Launched Gun Claiming 110 Yard Reach

An inventor reports creating a gun from which a stout line can be shot from the shoulder to a distance of about 110 yards. The claim emphasizes the device's propulsion and line delivery capabilities.

Liberty bonds market quotes in New York report

Liberty 3428 bonds closed at 95.66 with second 48 at 97.00 and first 44s at 97.34. Second 4148 traded at 97.19, third 4s at 97.54, fourth 4m at 97.40. Victory 3e at 99.98 and Victory 4s at 99.98.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Victory

Stocks in New York Exchange Spotlight Mixed Holdings

A dense list shows varied percentages for firms like American H and S, General Motors, Baldwin, Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific. Notable entries include New York Central at 78%, Norfolk & Western 97%, and Texas Co. at 46% with broader mentions of American Sugar and Western Union as part of the trading page.

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Grain and Produce Prices in Toledo Market

Grain and produce prices listed for Toledo on December 9 with cash and futures quotes. Wheat at 1.20 dollars cash and 1.20 Dec, 1.27 May. corn No.3 yellow 56 to 57 cents. oats 38 4% cents. rye 88 cents. barley 68 cents. clover seed 12.75 to 12.80. timothy various months 3.20 to 8.2 to 13.8. alsike 10.95 to 11.22. butter 47 to 48 cents. eggs 7 cents. hay 1.00.

Toledo Timothy Alsike

Chicago produce price report with varied dairy and poultry rates

Chicago market notes on December 9 listing butter at 45 cents creamery 38 for standards 32 48 cents firsts 32 34 cents eggs ordinary 45 six hundred fifty cents firsts 54 56 cents cheese Twins 20 20 percent c Young Americas 20 20 percent live poultry 14 18 cents.

Chicago Young Americas

Cleveland Produce Market Prices Report

Cleveland market prices list butter and poultry items with varied grades and weights. Butter ranges from extra to seconds with values around 49 to 51 cents per pound, while poultry shows live heavy fowls at 23 cents per pound and other stock details.

Cleveland

Hog and cattle prices rise at Chicago Union Stock Yards

Receipts total about 28 000 hogs with a lift of 25 to 30 cents, top at 87. Bulk sales range 6.80 to 7.85 for heavy and light weights. Cattle receipts around 5 000 with higher quotes from 9.25 to 11.25 for prime grades and lower for common cattle. Sheep receipts about 17 000 with steady market and lambs 10.50 to 11.75, wethers 7.25 to 9.75, ewes 3.25 to 6.00.

Union Stockyards Ill Chicago

Cincinnati cattle and hog market prices rise

Cincinnati cattle market reports receipts of 1000 with stronger prices as steers and calves advance to 6.50 to 8.50 and 11.50 to 12.50 respectively. Hogs see 7500 head pass through with steady to 0.15 higher bids around 7.50 for good to choice packers and butchers. Sheep and lambs also rise with sheep at about 8.50 to 9.50 and lambs from 11 to 11.50.

Cincinnati

Pittsburg Livestock Market Prices Report

Cattle receipts light and market steady with prime and choice ranges around 8. The sheep and lamb section shows light receipts with prime wethers about 5.50 to 6 and yearling lambs near 11 to 12. Hogs receipts numbered 25, market trending lower with prime heavies around 7.40 to 7.50 and various other hogs priced from 5 to 8.25.

Police officer shoots boy in Tulsa letting suspect flee

In Tulsa on December 9, four year old Robert Davis was killed when Police Officer Moncher fired at a fleeing man. The incident occurred as the officer pursued the suspect, resulting in the tragic death of the child.

Tulsa Okla Robert Davis Moncher

Moon and Stars Play Role in Cleveland Murder Case

Samuel Edwards faces a murder charge in Cleveland for the killing of Paul Winter. Fred Cline identified Edwards as the bandit. The defense called Weatherman Emery to argue night darkness obscured the slayer, noting the moon had set but stars shone clearly.

Cleveland Samuel Edwards Paul Winter Fred Cline Winters Edwards Emery Cline

Potter Horace Cole Receives Threatening Letters

Horace E. Cole, wealthy potter and coal operator from Midvale, Ohio, sent three threatening letters to federal authorities in Akron. The notes threaten Cole and his daughter Anne, 19, with death if a $7,000 payment is not made.

New Philadelphia Horace E. Cole Midvale Akron Cole Anne

Released prisoners on train attacked in Ireland

A gang unknown in identity attacked a special train carrying three hundred released Irish political prisoners near Katesbridge on Friday. The assailants pelted car windows with stones and fired four shots. Four of the prisoners were wounded.

Dublin Katesbridge

Families Recovered After Poisoning From Spoiled Cheese

TOLEDO O Dec 9 Members of two families were believed recovered today from poisoning caused by eating spoiled cheese. The incident prompted medical officials to trace the source and monitor nearby households for further illness.

Toledo

Advert for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

Consumer guidance for cold prevention recommending Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with the HP. W. Grove signature. Emphasizes choosing BROMO and notes 30c price.

HP. W. Grove

Marine in Action at Charleston Train Shooting

Serget. N. S. Bethers of the marine corps on a mail car for the Atlanta Coast Line train No. 80 from Jacksonville to New York fired five shots from a sawed off shotgun at three men who were tossing packages from a sealed express car ahead. Two of the assailants were described as negroes.

Charleston S. C Serget N. S. Bethers Marine Corps Atlanta Coast Line Jacksonville New York

Ireland to Assume Irish Republic Debts in U.S. Shock

The Irish Free State will assume U.S. obligations of the Irish Republic totaling about $6,000,000, stated Stephen M. O'Mara, mayor of Limerick and fiscal agent for the Irish government, on Thursday.

Washington Dec Irish Free State Stephen M. O'Mara Limerick

Officer Wheeler Bound Over in Governor Bradley Killing Case

Dayton Maryland December 9 Joseph Wheeler Baltimore and Ohio railroad detective was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of 2000 dollars in connection with the killing of Governor Bradley a 19 year old alleged negro coal thief.

Dayton, CO Joseph Wheeler Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Bradley

SUSTO Vitamine Tonic Food Promoted by Jefferson College

An ad promotes SUSTO a vitamin tonic food developed at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia by Dr Philip B Hawk. The product claims to prevent malnutrition in underweight men women and children and promises weight gain and strength with three to four daily doses for a month at about three dollars. The Athens McKee Drug Co store is named as the place to buy with a guaranteed benefit.

Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Philip B. Hawk America Philiadelphia Athens McKee Drug Co

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