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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1919

Page

2

Kingsville Notes on Local Social Visits and Farming

Kingsville residents report visits among families including Mrs Cyrus James Alvin Cyrus James and George Bolin with H D, Edward Brooks, Paul Robinson, and Albany guests. Farmers idle hauling fodder and coal while others attended a play in Albany Friday evening.

Cyrus James Alvin Columbus Sandusky Woodyard Virginia Mike Brooks Edward George Bolin H. D Edward W. Brooks Pleasant Paul Robinson Albany

Interstate rail rate revisions for Memphis Southwest

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sweeping rate revisions on railroads in the southwest and along the Mississippi today in the Memphis Southwest case. The decision prescribes reasonable class and commodity rates affecting Memphis St. Louis Monroe Shreveport and points in Arkansas Missouri and Oklahoma.

Washington Southwest Missiissipp River Interstate Commerce Commission Memphis St. Louis Monroe Shreveport Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma

Irish Press Attacks Lloyd George Home Rule Plan

Dublin reports across the political spectrum condemn Lloyd George's Irish home rule plan as impracticable and unworkable predicting nonenforcement. Newspapers accuse the scheme of misleading world opinion and foresee renewed repressive measures if accepted. Sinn Fein and Unionists alike reject half measures amid fears of civil conflict as Dublin braces for Martin Savage funeral demonstrations.

George McDonough United Press Dublin Lloyd George Ireland House of Commons America Independent Lord French Irish Times Sinn Fein Martin Savage Savage

Prevention of Colds with Duffee Remedies

Prevent colds by early use of Duffee's Cough Syrup with Duffee's Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxative. This reliable duo claims to overcome worst colds and ease distressing coughs, sparing you and others from suffering. Have them supplied by your druggist or grocer today.

Duffee

Confession Secured From Mother Of Girl

Mrs. Sarah Tabor confessed that her daughter Maude Tabor died in 1916 from an illegal operation she alleged was performed by Maude's husband Joseph Virgo. Authorities said previous overdose claims of chloroform were false.

Paw Paw Mich Sarah Tabor Maude Tabor Maude Joseph Virgo

Christmas Dinner Costs Climb in Canton

Canton shoppers face higher festive meals as turkey jumps from 55 to 70 cents a pound overnight. Ducks and geese gain 10 cents per pound, while chickens rise 5 cents. Town grocers report broad price increases ahead of Christmas.

Canton Turkey

Bromoc Quinine Laxative Tonic Tablet Sold at 36¢

A vintage health ad promotes Bromo Quinine tablets described as germ destroying tonic and laxative. The Grove’s brand on the box is noted and the price listed as 36 cents.

Grove

Mutiny Charges Filed Against Michaels Crew

Sixteen crew members of the British freighter Michaels faced disorderly conduct hearings in Brooklyn court and were to present cases to the British consul. Captain Aspinall said the mutiny claim rests on crew disobedience over bad food and shore-leave violations during the voyage from South American ports.

New York Michaels Booth Line David Shanks Hoboken America Brest

Judge Rules Federal Judge Salaries Taxable

In Cincinnati on December 23 Judge John W. Peck decided that federal judge salaries are not exempt from federal income tax. The ruling was sent to Louisville after Judge Evans sought to recover $2.0 paid on income taxes in the Wettcn case.

Cincinnati Louisville John W. Peck Wettcn Evans

Charity Donation From National Horse Show Leader

Charles S. Smith secretary of the national horse show turned over a 70000 dollar check to the Salvation Army. The article recalls 36000 dollars donated to the Red Cross in 1917 and 50000 dollars given to the United War Workers campaign last year.

New York Salvation Army Charles S. Smith Red Cross United War Workers Campaign

Hunter John Lewis Found Dead in Woods

John Lewis, 50, a hunter and trapper who lived as a recluse, had been missing since Friday and was found dead in the woods. Authorities believe exposure to cold contributed to his death.

Waverly John Lewis

Riot Not Serious at New York Government Barge Office

Officials dismissed reports of a riot at the barge office where about 150 red sympathizers were said to be involved. Asa Mitchell called it hysterical exaggeration after Clara Brook attacked the ticket office window during a pass denial and received a 48 hour disorderly conduct sentence.

New York Government Barge Office Asa Mitchell Clara Brook Ellis Island

Trans port Buford to land Reds in Finland

The transport Buford known as the soviet ark carrying Reds back to Europe will land at Helsingfors or Hangο Finland from which they will be taken by train to the Russian border, authorities said based on unofficial sources.

Finland Washington Buford Europe Iether Helsingfors Hango

Mother of murdered quadruplets identified in Clyde

County authorities believe the mother of four newborns found murdered Sunday night in Clyde lives there. A pasteboard box used to discard the bodies along the Erie canal was traced to Oscar Wadley of the American Railway Express, though he could not identify the recipient. Coroner Winchell reports the babies, three boys and a girl, were born alive and killed by throat slitting and blunt force, sharing identical features and weights.

Clyde Erie Canal Oscar Wadley American Railway Express Winchell

Mrs Michner and children burned in coal oil explosion

Xenia report says Mrs Richard Michner and three children were burned when a coal oil can used to kindle a fire exploded. The mother was in danger from injuries.

Xenia Richard Michner

Woman in Columbus Fire Scene Committed to State Hospital

In Columbus on December 23 a fire forced Mrs. Clara Charity, a Black woman, to stand before her home with smoke billowing from the windows. Police extinguished the blaze and she was committed to a state hospital.

Columbus Clara Charity State Hospital

Cardinals balk at Hornsby trade offer from Giants

Louis December 23 A trade proposition valued at 70 000 dollars and four players for Roger Hornsby was reportedly presented by Branch Rickey. President Rickey said the offer was not acceptable and the Giants were the likely suitors.

Louis Cardinals Roger Hornsby Branch Rickey Giants Rickey

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