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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
1
Scarcity of coal cars continues to hamper local mine work. For a local coal company, 14 of 26 possible working days were used in the last month. In the final eight days, only three were work days, with two days idle. Wages show leaders around eighty dollars for half of January, cutters near one hundred, and day men about forty three dollars for the period.
Eight passengers were cut and bruised when a Northern Ohio Traction limited bound for Cleveland collided head on with a baggage car at Uniontown at 7 25 last night. Motorman spared as lights from a passing car blinded him. Injured listed include John Kulacki Akron Robert O Hara Canton 21 Beaver Street Pittsburgh Jacob Lape McKeesport Pa W H Leavering Syracuse N Y W G Gravely Massillon John Campbell Detroit B F Week Wade Park Canton and B Sala Canton All but four were treated at City hospital Akron for cuts and bruises others released after injuries.
The state board of clemency parolees sixty prisoners from the Ohio penitentiary on February 3. Among the names listed are McKinley Harris of Muskingum County for robbery James Washington of Belmont County for pocket picking James Mack of Stark County for pocket picking W. C. Hood of Tuscarawas County for forgery.
The treasury department announced that U S gold bullion held by the treasury on January 30 amounted to 1 726 664 149 59 dollars. Gold coin totalled 515 851 764 14 dollars.
Senator Gronna of North Dakota introduced a bill to abolish the grain corporation and government buying and selling of wheat and to terminate the wheat price guarantee. He argued such interference has cost farmers about 2 billion dollars and urged the agriculture committee to act immediately.
Balil Director Hines told railway employes' unions representatives that the government would present a final answer to wage demands. Officials indicated one proposal proposed a coal commission style panel to study the claims. Talks with union leaders W. S. Stone W. G. Lee Timothy Shea and B. M. Jewell adjourned for lunch with no agreement reached.
A dispatch from London reports serious rioting last night in Limerick Ireland between troops and civilians. Troops fired on civilians and one person was injured according to the Star.
Dr. Taylor will give a public lecture at 6 30 p m in the University Music Hall on the story behind Polypheme. The talk outlines Homer Theocritus and Ovid versions and analyzes how the French dramatist adapts the tale for the modern stage amid the Parisian players’ university auditorium performance next Monday.
Chicago February 3 Four years ago Germany produced and exhibited 30 percent of Americas novelty goods. The manufacturers and importers association opened an exhibit here of 50 000 articles locally and nationwide from five cents to 500 dollars all American made. William Bromberg secretary said German made goods won’t be considered for many years. Fifteen hundred merchants from coast to coast attended the exhibit staged by one hundred national novelty manufacturers.
Canton teachers asking a 25 percent raise to reach 377 signatures presented to the board of education last night with statistics arguing wages are not a living amount. The board deferred action, noting favorable approval hinges on the school relief bill becoming law.
Leaders of four railroad brotherhoods and ten unions met with Director General Hines in Washington to seek higher wages and better conditions. They planned to present data arguing government price controls failed to curb living costs, while Hines signaled no likely wage increases and the workers warned they could take drastic action if denied before March 1 settlement of issues before road return to private ownership.
A resolution introduced by Senator Tom W Jones expresses sympathy for the family of J L Carpenter of Meigs County a former state representative 1878 81 and senator 1890 93 1898 99. The senate votes to forward an engrossed copy and recesses in his honor with a signed memorial copy to the family.
W A Julian shoe manufacturer will announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States senator on his return from California. Democratic leaders said Cox is seeking the presidential nomination and Julian will have the support of the Hamilton County Democratic organization.
A proverb-like item notes that sticking to familiar routes spares you from briar scrapes yet robs you of fruit. It contrasts safety with reward, urging choose between ease and yield.
United Press reports British officials downplay American reluctance to ratify the peace treaty and the Versailles pact, urging Europe to work and rely on economic laws. Officials say Britain’s position remains stronger than prewar, while bolshevism fears fade and private capital seeks securities for funds.
Logan Natural Gas Company official J F Olmstead visits Athens to urge economical gas use. He notes many wasteful burners and urges upgrading to blue flame and properly elevated burners to conserve gas and extend service life. The public and company share mutual interest in efficient consumption.
A rogue's wide circle of friends aids his schemes and reinforces his ability to deceive others. The social network surrounding him makes locating and stopping his misdeeds more complex.
An admirer from Carbon dale writes to the Messenger urging J M Foster to enter the vice presidential race. The writer claims Foster could carry every state and rescue the nation from four more years of Democratic misrule and extravagance.
Mr. W E Moler sells his East State street residence to W W Coe and buys the L F Carpenter home at West Washington and High streets built by C F McBee. Possession is set for April 1 with moves to Logan for the Carpenter family. Carpenter manages Carpenter hardware store in Logan.
Fred Counts chief prohibition agent urged use of raisin jack not as a drink but as a liniment valuing its properties. Cleveland Ohio February 3. Counts emphasized its potential practical applications.
Eight Ohio citizens were appointed by the legislature to represent the state at the port of debarkation and escort the bodies of Ohio boys who fell in the war. Members include Major General E F Glenn Colonel Ben Hough Colonel W F Galbraith Jr and Senator Tom W Jones Meigs county chairs military affairs in the Ohio House.
In Chicago on February 3, master bakers report profits of 20 to 22 dollars per barrel on flour, amid a campaign by the Bakers and Confectioners Federation of Labor over a one cent per loaf price increase that took effect yesterday. Some bakers argue against the raise and insist on their rights as real bakers.
Former Treasury Secretary and new Senator pledges economy in public expenditures, tax law revision, and a national budget system in Congress. He linked the push to rising living costs and urged action to curb expenses and boost revenue.
Washington reports that Secretary of War Baker refused to allow additional Army officers to testify to the Johnson sub committee about army medal awards. He said Congress is already examining the matter, and officers should wait. Johnson accused Baker of blocking inquiry and hiding behind Congress as the panel pressed the veteran award question.
In New York on February 3 the British pound sterling opened four cents lower at a record $3.39 in the money market. Demand for sterling exchange had already opened in London at the same level, marking a new low for the currency.
Aire saloonkeeper Sam Conrow and Socialist ideologue S0 cialist have spent thirty years trying to convert Brewery Guich. Ben Horton born in slavery says he is ready to judge his peers. The 325 defendants are said to be worth a total of a quarter billion dollars.
Lieuts. L. M. Wolf and G. L. Usher descended in Mexico after misreading the line near Nacozari. They are not under arrest and are free in the mining town where American mining men aid their welfare. Army officers expect release within about 34 hours after technical arrest by Mexican agents.
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