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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
8
The Hotel Berry opened modestly in Athens, endured the 1893 panic, and faced bank refusals, scarce supplies, and merchants’ resistance. Props of resilience included a work basket in rooms, seasonal fruit stands, and Berry’s temperance stance guiding guest comfort and steady business.
A letter from A. X. Milliron of the U S Marines stationed in Germany describes the Second Division composed of the 5th and 6th Marines and the 9th and 22nd infantry. He recalls intense combat in France Belgium and the enduring resolve of his unit amid heavy bombardment and losses.
The article notes Mr. G Hog saw his shadow on Sunday February 2 signaling six weeks of bad weather. It predicts cold days today and tomorrow but looks for warmer spring ahead with Washington weather weekly forecast predicting snow or rain Monday Thursday or Friday and otherwise fair, near normal temperatures.
The airplane squadron, after flying from San Diego to New York, resumes the westward leg today using map data from the original flight. Officials expect to substantially reduce the 66 hour total flying time on the journey.
President Wilson began urgent efforts to win Senate approval for the League of Nations program before week’s end. He rested a day after speaking to the chamber and headed to Hotel Crillon for talks with the special committee on the league’s outline and constitutional frame.
Reports from the United States indicate a need to explain details of problems being worked out as mis understanding is evident. Debates risk misapprehension by delegates. When Wilson arrives in three weeks, he is scheduled to sail. Colonel House is recovering to take a full part this week.
New York on February 3 a case details Daniel B. Wolfe an insurance broker who showered Mrs. Annie Miller of Columbus with expensive gifts and then billed her for them. Miller sues to recover 11891 dollars she says she gave him to invest.
In Philadelphia on February 3 Edward Harris was overcome while attempting to remove a gas meter from a building. Fire and police investigated the incident as a risky emergency scene.
Detroit reports divorce petitions more than doubling since soldiers started returning home. The wave accompanies the postwar homecoming era and reflects social strains as couples adjust after the front.
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