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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1919

Page

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Arrogant Hun Spirit Not Crushed Says American After Hunland Tour

New York correspondent Lieut. Charlies H. 117, from Lieut. Duell of a New York law firm, reports on his tour of Germany. He warns Germany seeks another war in thirty years, notes pride in a rising generation, and says the armistice was signed too soon while German industry remains strong.

New York America Germany Charlies H. 117 Duell Eemabar United States Navy France Saar Valley Rhine Valley Sint SF Ludendorf Hindenburg

Paeacial influenza flare ups in Ohio towns

Ohio health officials report renewed influenza activity in several Paeasaltians centers including Youngstown Niles Warren New Philadelphia Chardon Wellston and Dever. The statewide trend shows a general decrease with outbreaks likely to recur through winter urging caution in crowded poorly ventilated places and for anyone with symptoms.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Health Youngstown Niles Warren New Philadelphia Chardon Wellston Dever

Scouts Fall To East Side In Armory Basketball Night

Chillicothe Scouts drop a 6 to 4 decision to East Side in a lively 12 minute half game at the armory. Sweeney and Guthrie lead East Side with three and one baskets respectively while Dup ler and Stricker score for the Scouts. Referee Collins oversees the second matchup with 15 minute halves.

Chillicothe Armory Liggett Rupp Troop Two East Side School East Siders Sweeney Guthrie Dupler Stricker Collins

Legislature to Keep File Open at Chamber of Commerce

Courtesy of Representative Hatch a complete file of both house and senate records of the Ohio legislature will be available in Chamber of Commerce rooms. The files are open for inspection by anyone wishing to review them.

Representative Hatch House Senate Ohio Chamber of Commerce Chembe Ber Comsaan Hatch

Ohio University Seeks Bids for Erected Structure Removal

Officials call for bids to remove a recently erected campus structure. The building must be removed within sixty days after award to the successful bidder.

Ohio University Ohio Universitare Reak

British Admiral Beatty to Visit America After Demobilization

London dispatch reports Admiral Beatty, commander in chief of the British navy, will visit America after the grand pageant to demobilize ends. He is expected to travel with a party including several types of British war ships and officers.

London Admiral Beatty America We London Times

New York's beauty Edith Hyde wins city title at ball

Edith Hyde, 22, a debutante described as the most beautiful woman in New York, was crowned at the Chu Chin Chow costume ball attended by city leaders. Judges Christy Flagg Fisher and Stanlaws praised her from the judging that lasted hours. The scene featured lavish costumes and exotic pageantry as Hyde accepted the honor and a likely prize.

New York United States Ae de Edith Hyde Mies Hyde Manhattan Howard Chandler Christy James Montgomery Flagg Harrison Fisher Penry Hyde Christy Flagg Stanlaws

Peace Delegates Endorse Wilson Peace Plan

Paris reports the peace delegates have accepted President Wilson's program to prevent new wars. The Matin notes the plan was approved with the endorsement of his disposition of German colonies while Echo de Paris cautions ratification will be difficult across Party and London parliaments and Washington Congress.

Paris Wilson Echo ‘de Paris London Washington

Expect Wilson to Take a Stand for Immigrants

Opponents of Burnett four year immigrant restriction bill rely on President Wilson. They cite his prior vetoes of stricter immigration limits and argue his internationalism may align with their view. If House rules favor the bill, allies plan to press for a presidential statement or veto upon his return.

Washington Burnett Wilson Seigel Sabath Ident’atien Europe House Rule Committee

Benny Buck Drives Army Horse Purchase at Camp Sherman

Benny Buck, renowned horse buyer, with his father, bought 105 animals at Camp Sherman government sale. He plans to return February 12 to acquire more army horses and mules, shipping 73 head to Richmond for cotton and tobacco planters. The Hewitt-Boden Parquetry Flooring Co. of Athens plans to reopen after over a year idle, resuming operations within two weeks with about twenty workers. its output serves top buildings nationwide and halted due to the war.

Benny Buck Haseen Camp Sherman Mr. Buck Richmond South Hewitt-Boden Parquetry Athens Nolad

Irish Leader to Tour the States

Sir Horace Plunkett, Irish leader, began a United States tour to gain firsthand information on various matters. He arrived aboard the White Star liner Adriatic and said he did not come to agitate the Irish question, noting that the situation is understood by all.

New York Sir Horace Plunkett United States Horace

Shot and killed by officer after arrest in Pennsylvania

Edward Egger s, a Pennsylvania railroad fireman, was shot and killed last night by a policeman after attempting to dash away following his arrest. The incident occurred in Kil ed by Officer Olumbus with a gun involved.

Olumbus Edward Eggers Pennsylvania Railroad

George Stuart Made Ensign Navy News

A telegram from George Stuart states he has been commissioned an ensign after weeks in naval officers’ training. The Nelsonville native, an Ohio University attendee, stood near the top of his class and plans to return to Ohio early next week.

George Stuart Naval Officers’ Training Ohio Ensign Stuart Nelsonville Ohio University Navy

Sugar Plantation in Cuba Deploys Air Locomotive

A Cuban sugar estate has fitted a compressed air locomotive to its railway to reduce hazards from nearby parks. The move aims to improve safety for workers and operations on the plantation's rail line.

Cuba

Labor legislation takes up peace settlement in Paris

Paris February 1 The special committee handling labor provisions of the peace settlement opened sessions today at the French ministry of labor. The committee on ration and damages will meet Monday at the ministry of finance to finalize the program for presentation to the congress at its next session Tuesday afternoon.

Paris Ministry of Labor Ministry of Finance

California Texas Nevada Oregon and the next state in order

The list ranks the leading quicksilver producing states from the previous year, with California and Texas at the top followed by Nevada and Oregon. The final place is not specified in the available text.

California Texas Nevada Oregon

Demobilization Passes Million-Marker in U.S. Forces

Washington reports demobilization has surpassed one million. 952,411 servicemen and 61,237 officers discharged from American camps and overseas forces, with total men ordered for demobilization at 1,396,000. Overseas return totals 162,000. 33 officers granted honorable discharge. Casualty tallies and division losses listed, with caveats on incomplete figures and weather conditions at Brest.

Washington March United States National Guard Kansas-Missouri Brest

Textile strike in East Lawrence nears action

East Lawrence textile workers prepared for a Monday strike after a general committee meeting approved a walkout. About seven thousand workers would not report for work to push for a 48 hour week and 64 hour pay demands, despite a request to delay action until a representative arrived.

Lawrence, Marss Peneral Sion Iin Ation Cos Workers General Committee John Golden United Tex le Workers of A. Ka Lawrence American Woollen Company

Britain readies wartime import rules for all nations

London reports the board of trade clarifies new import regulations start March 1. R. E. Thoven says the policy is not discriminatory and will apply to every country, with rationed admittance for American goods such as boots and automobiles.

London United States United Press America R. E.thoven Department of Import Regulations Board of Trade

Steel plant closes over lack of orders in Bucyrus

The Ohio Steel Casting Company plant in Bucyrus shut down when the night shift quit at six this morning. Four hundred men were laid off as lack of contracts was cited as the reason.

Bucyrus Ohio Steel Casting Company

French Troops Behead Bismarck Statue Report

Fragmentary OCR describes French troops in Strasbourg beheading a statue of Bismarck. Text is garbled but indicates a dramatic act against the statue during occupation or protest.

Food prices rise after civil war era changes

Prices for staple foods are reported to be climbing in the region as postwar adjustments take hold. The move toward new cost levels affects households and local markets, with shifts noted in common staples.

Washington murders shock city as Chinese students slain

Washington police linked to a maniac murder mystery by the arrest of James Jackson who confessed to attacking three women. Separately Dr Theodore Wong director of the Chinese educational mission and two GWU students Ben Sen Wu and C Haile were found dead in northwest Washington with signs of struggle. Investigators seek motive and whether robbery or Oriental feud sparked the killings.

Washington James Jackson Jackson Theodore T. Wong China Ben Sen Wu C. Haile George Washington University Dr. Wong

Worthington Curfew Enforces Youth Ban After Mischief Wave

Columbus February 1 Mayor Sickell orders a night curfew in Worthington starting tonight for youths under 16 from 7 30 to curb a wave of mischief sweeping the village and keep streets clear after dark.

Columbus Worthington Sickell

Rickenbacker Considers National Tour For War Effort

In New York on February 1, Cag Rickenbacker pledged to devote time to aid the world’s needs. He discussed his experiences and hinted at offering his services for a reasonable period, weighing a possible national tour.

New York Rickenbacker

Church Service Program with Hymns and Addresses

The program lists an organ prelude and Hymn 208 I Love Thy Church with Scripture lesson Joshua 1:20. It includes anthems Ye That Stand in the House of the Lord and Hymn 638 The Kingdom Is Come. Four brief addresses discuss church aid to organizations and planning. Benediction follows Hymn 383.

House of Lord Pin

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