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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1920

Page

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Tariff change doomed unless lawmakers find exit

Washington December 21 Emergency tariff legislation faces doom as Republican leaders struggle to resolve a tangle over an embargo relief bill for farmers. President Wilson signals possible veto if the measure remains in its current form amid opposition from producers, manufacturers, and both parties in Congress.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Congress House Senate Wilson Manuf

Massive Sinn Fein battle reported at Mullinahone in Tipperary

Dublin dispatches say the Mullinahone clash last Sunday night was the biggest seen in the Sinn Fein uprising. Reports vary on casualties with at least ten Sinn Feiners killed and about 30 wounded or captured, while British losses range from eight dead to lighter hits. Civilians also died at Clonbally after defying a sentry.

Dublin Sinn Fein Mullinahone Sinn Tipperary

Desperate Labor Clash Over Anti-Strike Bill

Chicago scene as labor and Sinn Fein tensions surface amid a judge’s 24 hour pause. Judge Landis postpones sentences after pardoning James A. Dorsey the Elgin cattleman, criticizing the pardon and delaying other sentences for 24 hours.

Chicago K. M. Landis James A. Dorsey Elgin Leavenworth Landis Dorsey

Curfew Trial Nabs Suspects in New York City

A modified curfew order under Commissioner Enright stopped pedestrians on unfrequented streets between midnight and delight. Uniformed police searched for weapons and required explanations. Thirty seven men were detained on weapon and assault charges, while minor robberies and safes were reported in the metropolitan district.

New York Enright Frank Woodward Wallace Gordon Gouverneur N. Y Harlem James Catel Big Heart Oklahoma Hotel Astor

Rail freight bulletin outlines car supply and shortages

Superintendent C P Torrey reports surplus box cars and steady shipments to homeward connections. Gondola cars remain scarce though Hocking Valley accounts for 82 percent of supply this week and December averages 90 percent. Flat cars stocked, single deck stock cars available but double deckers short. connections being made. Refrigerator cars orders being fulfilled.

C. P. Torrey J. H. Gross Hocking Valley Railroad Hocking Valley

Forced by Court to Pay Child Support

Ralph Armitage a 25 year old brakeman previously of this city was brought before Justice Pearl Helwig for failing to pay monthly support to his ex wife Margret Armitage for their 3 year old daughter Margaret. After discussion Armitage paid the overdue installments.

Ralph Armitage Margret Armitage W. State Street Justice of Peace Pearl Helwig Margaret Armitage

Japan's rice crop tops three hundred million bushels

Japan's rice crop for the year is estimated at more than 325 million bushels, about 12 percent above normal, reflecting favorable growing conditions.

Japan

What's the Matter With the Darn Thing Now

The gas engine stop problem irritates thousands of Americans and the government issues a free practical booklet on care of this 20th century device. It helps operators and may aid mechanics, with plain guidance. Distribution is through the Washington Information Bureau.

United States Washington Information Bureau

Citizens Stop Gang of Bank Robbers in Milltown NJ

In Milltown New Jersey on December 21 a citizen posse captured two bandits after they attempted to rob the First National Bank. A watchman alerted locals who gathered with rifles pistols shotguns axes and pitchforks. The bandits fled by a rear window. two surrendered identifying themselves as Clifford Jackson of New York and Frank Vorhees of New Brunswick. The others escaped.

Milltown N. J First National Bank Clifford Jackson New York Frank Vorhees New Brunswick

Mills urged to care for idle workers in Kansas ruling

The Kansas court of industrial relations ruled that flour mills curtailing production must protect faithful and skilled workers so they can support their families. The decision said mills faced market conditions beyond their control and were not operating on a scale endangering the public, but employers must still provide for loyal staff.

Topeka Kas Kansas Kansas Court of Industrial Relations

No Lunch Wednesday Open By Chamber Amid Holiday Rush

The chamber announced there will be no lunch event this Wednesday due to the holiday rush. Organizers said operations resume the following day.

Chamber of Commerce

Knights Templar Conclave Meeting Noted for Athens

Athens Commandery No. 60 K T. calls a stated conclave for Wednesday at 7 PM. Full attendance desired. Cha s E Cameron com James A Palmer sec. 12-21-2

Athens Commandery No. 60 K. T Chas. E. Cameron James A. Palmer

Masons Notice for Amesville Lodge December Meeting

Masons Ames ville lodge No. 278 announces regular communication on Saturday December 25 at 1 pm with work in E A F C and M M degrees. Oysters served 5 30 to 7 pm. Signed H H Henry and R V King. 12-18-3e0d

Masons Amesville Lodge No E. A F. C M. M H. H. Henry M. M. R. V. King

Conferees at Marion Urge Harding on Labor Bill

Round of muttered disappointment filters from labor ranks after the Republican senate passes the Poindexter anti strike bill without a roll call. Harding influence hoped to block further action as Poindexter eyes scrapping the league of nations and the world court. Governor Morrow convenes a political conference likely to touch on mine field labor disputes in Kentucky and West Virginia.

Raymond Clapper United Press Marion Senate Harding Poindexter League of Nations Association of Nations Shields Morrow Kentucky West Virginia

Sproul Mentioned as Possible Harding Cabinet Pick

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on December 21 Governor Sproul was discussed as a possible member of President-elect Harding's cabinet. Speculation centered on a potential secretary of the treasury role after a Marion conference. Sproul favors federal tax reduction and returning taxed fields to states.

Harrisburg Sproul Harding Marion Yesteray Pennsylvania Treasury

Army pilots attempt world endurance flight at Mitchel Field

Lieutenant Ross C Kirkpatrick and mechanic Max Goodnow launched a ten seat Curtis Eagle from Mitchel Field at 7 30 AM to set a new endurance record of 35 hours. The 1914 English record stands at 24 hours 10 minutes with dual control flying and midair alternation to keep an average altitude near 2000 feet. When needed urges to 5000 feet planned, with glides to ground for quick repairs.

Mineola N. Y Mitchel Field Ross C. Kirkpatrick Max Goodnow Army Amen Curtis Eagle England

Harding to Visit Florida for January Vacation

President elect and Mrs. Harding plan a January vacation in Florida. They will stay aboard Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey's houseboat and are reported by Harding friends as guests on the trip.

Florida Washington Harding Frelinghuysen New Jersey

Retail stores in Athens stay open Christmas Eve

Shoppers should find Athens retailers open the night before Christmas as the Retail Merchants Association and Major M. Johnson announce a compromise to keep stores open just that evening, while avoiding longer weeklong hours.

Athens Major M. Johnson The Retail Merchants Association Retailers Association

1921 Telephone Directory Hiring In January Printing

The 1921 Athens County Telephone Directory is being arranged for printing and will be issued in the first week of January. Submit suggestions corrections or changes to the Directory Clerk at once for the Athens County Home Tel Co.

Athens County Home Tel, Co

One Christmas Day Mail Delivery Planned by Post Office

A single Christmas Day mail delivery will be made in the morning as is customary nationwide. The service handles small gift packages and letters of greeting that reflect the public’s holiday spirit toward the postal system.

United States

Stolen Willys Knight Car Found Abandoned in Athens

Sheriff Herb Parker and Deputy McKinley located a Willys Knight seven passenger car abandoned in front of William H Hyde's home at 13 Lancaster Street near State in Athens. The license matched to Dugan of Nelsonville who said the car was in his private garage and that he did not know how it arrived in Athens. Local authorities suspect theft from Nelsonville and abandonment after fear of pursuit.

Herb Parker McKinley Willys Knight William H. Hyde Lancaster Stret State Dugan Nelsonville Athens

Short Trial In Ohio Murder Case Ends With No Defense Witnesses

In Ohio versus Robert Sharp the second degree murder case closed after the state rested following three witnesses. The defense then rested without calling any witnesses. Sharp shot Frank Courtney at close range near Paddy Lyons pool room in Deanville after a confrontation. Police and coroner testimony followed as the jury prepared to hear pleas.

Ohio Robert Sharp Deanville Sharp Frank Courtney Courtney Paddy Lyons Onne Jack Pierson Nelsonville Elmer Yates Undertaker Stout Johnson James Perry Jky Frank Guthrie Carthage William Clark Ames James Walsh Charles Winner Rome L. H. Blackwood Lodi Will Phillips George Hybron Bern J. A. Mulligan Athens George L. Hill Alexander Homer Graves Clyde Easler James Day

Christmas Tree Event at Hebbardsville School

The Hebbardsville school will host a Christmas entertainment at the school house next Friday evening. A Christmas tree will be provided, and all who wish to bring presents are welcome to attend.

Hebbardsville

Coal Association Paid Government Analysts Under Probe

Senate reconstruction and production committee chief Senator Calder says the National Coal Association paid Geological Survey employees about 500 dollars monthly to compile weekly coal production statistics. The payments continued for two years before Congress halted funding last July.

United Press Washington National Coal Association Senate Committee On Reconstruction and Production William M. Calder New York Calder Geological Survey Congress Coal Association The

Yeuell Proves Worth of Calling at Athens Preaching

The evangelistic meetings of Dr. Herbert Yeuell near completion draw hundreds of attendees. Athens business and professional leaders at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon praised his broad vision and inclusive preaching beyond any single church.

Herbert Yeuell Athens Chamber of Commerce Yeuell

County and Railroad Clash Over Road Land Claim

In Zanesville and Western railroad vs Athens county board of commissioners the road beside the track west of Red Town is claimed to be railroad land. The county had repaired and elevated it, asserting it was a county road for over twenty-one years. The railroad contends encroachment on its later acquired land. Court suggested railroad title appears favored. settlement likely out of court.

Zanesville and Western Railroad Athens County Board of Commissioners Red Town

Foster Com Hon I M Foster Returns From Washington

Foster arrived in town from Washington where he has been an examining member of the committee probing the shipping board amid graft allegations. He says the inquiry is crucial as Wilson appointed several officials for multi year terms. He will aid the defense in Harry Sharp’s murder trial today and return to Washington before Christmas.

I. M. Foster Washington Shipping Board Congressman Foster Wilson Senate Foster Harry Sharp Sharp

Look for Wilson to Veto Measure

Washington December 21 The war finance corporation revival resolution passed Congress with Senate amendments and was sent to the White House. President Wilson is expected to veto the measure on Treasury Secretary Houston's advice who opposed it.

Washington War Finance Corporation White House Congress Senate Wilson Treasury Houston

Yap Island Suffered Wide quake Typhoon Damage

A combined earthquake and typhoon devastated most buildings on Yap Island in the Caroline group, with limited reports reaching Tokio. Yap, in the Caroline Islands, was seized by Japan from Germany early in the war and had served as the German administration center.

Tokio Yap Carolines Germany Japan Caroline Islands

Rest for Kid Lewis Before Britton Title Fight in London

Ted Kid Lewis welterweight champion of England returns from London to New York for holidays after knocking out Johnny Basham. He plans rest through the second week of January before returning to London to challenge Jack Britton for the world title.

New York Ted “Kid” Lewis England Johnnny Basham London Jack Britton

Bold youths steal safe and contents in Toledo robbery

Police hunt seven youths who robbed an American Railway Express office in Toledo late yesterday, escaping with 16540 from a small safe prepared for shipment. The loot included funds for Farmers Bank Montpelier Tontogany F H Jennings Jennings White House First National Bank. Five company guards were tied up as the robbers fled in a truck with a shotgun aboard.

Toledo American Railway Express Company Express Company Ness District Farmers’ Bank Montpelier Tontogany Ohio F. H. Jennings Bank Jennings White Bank White House First National Bank Nait Hand & Ae

Blizzard Sweeps the Middle West

Chicago dispatch reports a major blizzard sweeping the central states from the Rockies to the Great Lakes with heavy snowfall. Temperature drops to about 20 degrees expected Wednesday followed by a plunge to 10 to 15 degrees by Thursday as more snow is forecast in the coming days.

Chicago Rocky Mountains Great Lakes Weather Department Weather Bureau Thursay

American traders free to trade with Russia at own risk

Washington officials say there are no restrictions on trade with the Soviet Union but no aid either. Americans suffering losses or confiscation of goods will receive no government help.

Washington Russia

Big Man Seen Fire Fatal Shot in McGannon Trial

Adrian Short, fisherman, testified for the prosecution in the McGannon murder case about seeing a tall heavyset man draw a revolver and fire the fatal shot that killed Harold Kagy last May in Cleveland. He could not identify the shooter but described him as about six feet and 250 pounds amid a street corner argument.

Cleveland Adrian Short William H. McGannon Harold Kagy Short

Ohio State Football Team Heads to Pasadena for New Year's Day Game

The Ohio State football squad left Denver for Pasadena after a Denver blizzard did not disrupt their signal practice. The squad meets California University in the Western Conference title game on New Year’s Day, while the Easterns conducted a secret practice in a blizzard on Broadway Park.

Denver Ohio States Pasadena Calif California University Broadway Park

Chicago Crime Wave Tied to Whiskey Shortage Says Police Chief

Chicago police chief Charles Fitzmorris links the crime wave to whiskey shortages as idlers turn to dope. He warns dope fiends trend toward criminal activity, with wealthy residents hiring private guards and a rise in robberies. Officer Timothy O Connor dies from wounds after eight bandits attack a storehouse guard for Marshall Field & Company. A $1000 reward is offered for the murder suspects. The latest method involves dragging victims into cars and robbing them before dumping them. Six male suspects, four students, tied to University of Chicago incidents.

Chicago Charles Fitsmorris University of Chicago

Tariff Bill Passes House Despite Democratic Opposition

Washington December 21 The emergency tariff bill cleared the house with a 205 to 76 vote. Most Democrats indicated they will oppose the measure despite the passage.

Washington House

Mrs. Elizabeth McGrath Confined by Illness at Home

Mrs. Elizabeth McGrath 58 West State street is confined to her home with illness caused by trouble in her left ear. She serves as clerk of the Athens county commissioners board.

Elizabeth McGrath West State Street McGrath Board of Athens County

Fellowship Lodge Special Communication This Evening

A Fellowcral Degree special communication will be held at Paramut Lodge this evening at 6 30 PM. W M Fred McKay and James A Palmer will oversee the event with See listed as a participant.

Masons Paramut Lodge Fred McKay W. M James A. Palmer

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