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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1923

Page

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Modernist Denial Rift Splits Episcopal Church Ranks

In New York and across the United States a dispute over the virgin birth of Christ widens as clergymen pledge to seek ecclesiastical trials. Rev Dr Karl Reiland and Rev Dr Alexander G Cummins rally Modern Churchmen's Union members while Rev Dr Lee Heaton faces return to Texas for trial. Archdiocese leaders and Unitarians weigh in with stern positions as bishops stay silent.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church United States Churchmen’s Union Karl Reiland St. George’s Episcopal Church Alexander G. Cummins The Union Poughkeepsie N. Y Lee Heaton Fort Worth Texas House of Bishops Episcopal Church Dr. Heaton Reiland William Lawrence Massachusetts Percy Stickney Grant Walter Russell Bowie Leighton Parks Heaton William T. Manning Episcopal Diocese of Patrick J. Hayes Catholic Church Herod Nero Julian Christ Bethlehem

Senator Owen Seeks End to Secret Diplomacy in Europe

Senator Robert L. Owen, in his first Senate foreign relations speech this session, urged wiping out secret diplomacy intrigue and the bayonet from Europe. He stressed the need for liberty and justice and cited his recent overseas trip. He called for Europe’s financial economic and political restoration as key to American interests but did not specify how the U S should aid.

Washington Europe Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Senate Owen America United States

Hostilities Begin in Athens Demonstrations Break Out

Hostile demonstrations against the royal family erupted in Athens with soldiers and sailors taking part. The clashes began today as crowds gathered in the city to protest the monarchy and royal authorities.

Athens

Telegraph Wires Into Mexico Delayed At Western Union

Western Union announced that all messages intended for Mexico City face delays of at least 40 hours reflecting worsened internal conditions in Mexico. The notice comes amid growing concern over telegraph reliability during the period.

New York Mexico Western Union Mexico City

Quiet Role of Democratic Leaders Emerges in OCR Notes

Fragmentary OCR reads about Democratic leaders in today noting quiet entries or actions. The text is garbled but suggests a subdued or restrained stance within the party. No clear events, names, or dates are discernible.

Prominent Tiffin Residents Indicted in Liquor Ring Case

Mayor Adolph Unger and twenty other prominent residents of Tiffin Ohio appeared before Judge J M Killite after being named in a federal grand jury indictment last week on charges of conspiracy connected with an alleged million dollar liquor ring.

Oledo Adolph Unger Tiffin J. M. Killite

Railroad Man to Speak at Lungh Luncheon in Athens

S C Covert industrial agent of the Hocking Valley railroad will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce noonday luncheon in the Security building chamber rooms. The topic is Means of Industrial Development for Smaller Cities.

S. C. Covert Hocking Valley Railroad Athens ‘Chamber of Commerce

McAdoo Declares Presidential Candidacy for Democrats

William Gibbs McAdoo former treasury secretary and war time railroad director and son in law to Woodrow Wilson publicly declares his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. He sent a telegram to W W Hoos South Dakota party chair confirming acceptance of the convention platform and his intent to campaign for South Dakota’s progressive principles.

South Dakota

West Virginia Sails for Brooklyn Navy Yard Christmas Planned

The battleship West Virginia under Captain Thomas J. Senn left Virginia Capes today en route to the Brooklyn navy yard. A large Christmas celebration is planned aboard the ship, described as the greatest warship ever constructed and a symbol of the American navy.

Norfolk West Virginia Thomas J. Senn Virginia Capes Brooklyn Navy Yard

Johnson campaign manager arrives in Cleveland

Frank H Hitchcock, national campaign manager for Senator Hiram Johnson, registered at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland as Johnson supporters plan an intensive Ohio campaign for the states 51 delegates. State Senator George H Bender says fights will be waged in every congressional district and for the seven delegates at large.

Cleveland Hoke Donithen Marion Coolidge Ohio Frank H. Hitchcock Hiram Johnson Hollenden Hotel Johnson George H. Bender

Athens council learns of Williams departure January first

Athens Service Director R D Williams announced he will resign after January 1 to return to law practice after nine years in the post. Council expressed regret and passed a resolution praising his service to the city.

Athens R. D. Williams Wiliams Williams East Side G. H. Maxwell H. A. Junod Pr. B. Lawrence South High Street Washington Union Streets Highland Street East Union Street Stewart Street Watt Campbell W. S. Blackwood F. Beverage Loring G. Connett Ralph A. Dafton Ed F. Stockfein Sam Warren Jr Blackwood Fred Fenzel C. M. Gill Tom Roush

Greece leaders call for King George to leave the country

Premier Gounatas and Colonel Plastiras sign a letter urging King George to depart Greece until a new cabinet is formed. Venizelos, in Paris after Lausanne, is urged to return to participate in the political process as Athens reports the move through a Foreign Office dispatch.

London Gonatas Plastiras Revolutionary Committee King George Greece Athens George Eleutherios Venizelos Paris Lausanne The For Foreign Office

Will Graham Hotwistles a Grasshopper on Court Street

Will Graham, a longtime Ath resident, enjoys a whimsical moment as a grasshopper hops along Court Street in an overcoat during a Christmas window shopping scene. The odd sight adds cheer amid winter snake stories and local curiosities.

Messenger Will Graham Ath

Whiskey shipment seized at Cincinnati with two men arrested

Federal agents captured two barrels of Scotch whiskey and five barrels of alcohol shipped as cotton seed from New York near Cincinnati. Albert George 23 Richmond, Atice Hamilton and Earl David Eddie Stanley 19 were arrested and held on ten thousand dollar bonds each for trial December 30. The car arrived Friday night after a 76 hour government stakeout.

Cincinnati New York Albert George Richmond Atice Hamilton Earl David Eddie” Stanley

Rebels Advance as Tampico Feels Oil Belt Threat

Reports from Tampico indicate rebels gain momentum in the civil struggle as gunboats reportedly side with insurgents near Veracruz. Troop movements surge across the petroleum region while volunteers are armed for defense and fears rise of a Tampico strike on federal forces.

Tampico Mexico Mexico City George T. Summerlin United States Fielals Ve Cruz Apizaco Obregon Fedargers Republic

Local Drivers Arrested on Speeding Charges Sunday

Two motorists were arrested by local police Sunday for speeding. Robert W. Beebe was stopped on South Court street by Patrolman Maple and fined five dollars plus costs at arraignment before Mayor C M Gill. Chief Parker arrested Emmett Sherwood on East State street and he also paid five dollars and costs.

Robert W. Beebe South Court Street Maple C. M. Gill Parker Emmett Sherwood East State Street Gill

Defense rests in Fox murder trial in Atlanta

The defense in the Phil E. Fox Ku Klux Klan editor murder trial rested after six days of testimony focused on proving the defendant insane. Coburn, an attorney, was murdered on November 6.

Atlanta Phil E. Fox W. 8 Coburn Philip E. Fox Fulton County Court Fox W. 8. Coburn

Robbers Hold Clerk in $3000 Acme Sav ings Heist

Cleveland, Dec 18. One bandit kept Miss Clara Pinkara at gunpoint while a partner grabbed about $3000 from the Acme Savings & Loan, then both escaped in an automobile.

Cleveland, CO Clara Pinkara Acme Savings & Loan Company

Charleston Industrial leaders face verdict in prohibition trial

In Charleston West Virginia H G Scott and J C Hutsin Pilter officials of the Charleston Industrial corporation a major civic group were to learn their fate by night in a trial begun anew this morning on alleged violation of the prohibition laws. The packed federal courtroom heard testimony after a request for a continuance was overruled and Lieut Colonel Charles Loring of the judge advocate general's department testified as a guest at the Scott home during liquor alleged service.

Charleston W. Va H. G. Scott J. C. Hutsinpilter Charleston Industrial Corporation Charles Loring Judge Advocate General's Department Scott

House Ways and Means weighs bonus versus tax cuts

The Ways and Means Committee weighed whether to advance the soldiers bonus bill or Mellons tax reduction plan. Supporters say lawmakers have enough votes to pass the bonus despite a presidential veto, aiming to decide cash payments before tax cuts. Public hearings are planned, with the panel to meet over Christmas and possibly report by January 3.

Congress House Ways and Means Coolidge Treasury Mellon Harding Legion Gertailn American Legion Capitol Bonum Senate Ways and Means Committee

Pair Bound Over After West Washington Street Cutting

Sam McGee, colored, is bound over to the grand jury on a charge of cutting with intent to kill after a late Saturday night incident on West Washington street in front of the Lockahart establishment. McKinney Hayes, also colored, is recovering from knife wounds. Hayes' injuries are non life threatening. McGee was arrested by Chief Parker and pleaded not guilty at arraignment. he could not post $300 bond and remains in jail.

West Washington Street Sam McGee Grand Jury McKinney Hayes McGee Lockahart Hayes Parker Helwig

Education Department in Cabinet Proposed in Senate

Senator Sterling of South Dakota introduced four bills in the senate proposing a cabinet level department of education. The plan aims to elevate schooling policy and administration to federal cabinet status.

Education Department Washington Department of Education Senate Sterling South Dakota

Rebel Army Starts a Fight in Mountains

Rebel forces under General Villareal and General Maycotto begin a grand assault against federals in the mountains between Barron Escadon Baquedano near Vera Cruz Mexico. Advices from the front today confirm the operation has started.

Vera Cruz Mexico Villareal Maycotto Barron Escadon Baquedano

Wool Price Report Shows Mixed Domestic Rates

Wool prices steady with varied domestic fleece quotes. Ohio fleecy wool at 66 cents, pull ed and scoured basis 64 cents. Texas scoured at $1.20 and 31.30. territory scoured at 85 cents and $1.35.

Ohio Texas

Mother's Hand will Not Fill Kiddies' Xmas Stockings

Dorothy May 12 Doris Muriel 9 and John McWethy Jr 7 will receive gifts from others after their mother Mra May McWethy of Maple Heights died in Cleveland when her Ford coupe collided with a street car at a blind crossing. Gifts picked earlier by the mother were saved by the grandfather C. V. Bovis.

Cleveland Dorothy May Doris Muriel John McWethy, Jr Mother Mra May McWethy Maple Heights Ford

Tangier Treaty Near Signing by Great Powers

Paris December 19 The Tangier treaty granting neutrality and equal commercial rights at Tangier was ready for signing today. England and France were to sign at three oclock while the Spanish delegate, lacking full instructions, was expected to sign later.

Paris Tangier Foreign Office England France

Cleveland Moves to Take Over Street Railways Under Taylor Grant

In Cleveland the city plans to assume control of street railways under the Taylor grant. Councilman Salzmann sponsors the measure aiming for municipal ownership supported by city leaders A. K. Matton and Peter Witt. The city may buy stock at 110 a share, costing about 33.09 million compared with market prices near 90.

Cleveland John M. Salzmann A. KR. Matton Peter Witt Street Railway Company

Heart Attack Fatal Near Lloydsville

C Kelley of Shadyside died of heart disease as ruled by the coroner after collapsing during a hunt near Lloydsville when his dog flushed a rabbit. The death followed excitement from the chase.

Bridgeport C. Kelley Shadyside Lloydsville Kelly

Dollings Head Telling Story in Court

Dwight Harrison resumed his defense on the sixteenth day of his trial in Columbus Ohio. As former general manager of the defunct R L Dollings company he faces charges of making false statements in the sale of stock of the Phoenix Port land Cement Company. The proceedings centered on his chronological account of negotiations beginning September 22 1922 and his prior denials of two indictment charges alleging he authorized advertising and instructed salesmen at the subsidiary in Nazareth P.

Columbus Dwight Harrison Common Pleas Duncan Harrison R. L. Dollings Company Ohio Phoenix Portland Cement Company Dollings Ohio Phoc Company Dollings Company Nazareth

County OKs 75 000 Bonds For Glouster Burr Oak Brick Highway

County commissioners approved a preliminary resolution to issue 75 000 in bonds for the Glouster to Burr Oak brick highway project. The 146 000 total cost favors brick, with the county paying over half to accelerate construction in Trimble township toward the Perry county line.

Glouster Burr Oak Court House Trimble Township Perry Iit Murphy

Bicycle Collision Leaves Oberlin Youth Bruised

Oberlin 0 Lewellen Wood worth aged 16 suffered severe bruises and shock when his bicycle collided with a car. He was dragged under the automobile for about a block before being freed.

Oberlin

Former Bishop O'Reilly Dies in Dublin

The Very Rev. Dr. O'Reilly, former Roman Catholic Bishop of Peoria and Philadelphia, died in Dublin today.

Belfast O'Reilly Peoria Philadelphia Dublin

Dances Favor Stability Keeping Carpets From Wearing

A comment praises dances for staying in one place long enough to avoid excessive carpet wear, noting their stationary nature as a virtue. The remark implies dances are steady social events less taxing on indoor flooring.

Senate Battle Over Plum Leads to Senate Ruling Battle

Washington dispatch reports a House deadlock stalls legis­lative work as Senators seek a compromise. A bid to name James Couzens of Michigan as chair of the Interstate Commerce Committee gains support from administration faction and insurgent Republicans. Trial of seniority rules blocks a fast settlement.

William K. Hutchinson I. N Washington House of Representatives Ccefe Atate Wes James Republican Michigan Interstate Merce Committee Cousens Repub Ars

Tiger Refuses to Surrender to Fate in Car Attack

Georges aban u, a would-be assassin, lured in and shot during an automobile ecoldat Sunday. Despite his 22 years and a bullet lodged in his chest, he was pulled through tedgay by Parib Bes and Tate in a bid to survive.

PARIB Bes Tate Egret Georges Aban U

Mrs Groff Injured In Auto Crash At Grade Crossing

Mrs A L Groff of New Lexington, a former resident of Mem Stralteville, is dieing after her car was struck by a New York Central train at a grade crossing in New Lexington. The impact hurled the car down an embankment, wrecking the vehicle and causing head cuts and likely internal injuries. She is the wife of A L Groff, prominent coal miner.

New Lexington A. L. Groff New Laxington Mem Stralteville New York Central

Ric elected president of the Kimanis Club

Elyria Ohio report states George Ric has attended every meet for five years and was named president of the organization for next year. J H B was named vice president Elmgg M Rice treasurer and Mayor R Jones district trustee.

Elyria George Ric Kimanis Club Orization Elmgg M. Rice R. Jones

Concrete Around the Home booklet offer

A brief notice promotes a free booklet on using concrete in home and farm projects. It claims simple instructions let a novice build concrete features like floors porches steps and flower boxes. Respondents are asked to mail a coupon with two cents for return postage to the Washington Information Bureau.

Washington Information Bureau Tog Crete

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