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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1920

Page

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Atlantic Coast Storm Strikes Coastal Cities

A severe winter gale from New England to Virginia cripples New York and Boston suburbs, halts surface and elevated transit, and threatens coal shortages. The liner Princess Anne ran ashore on Long Island with 104 aboard. property damage along the Jersey coast exceeds 1 million dollars as high tides rise and more snow is forecast tonight.

Atlantic New England Virginia New York Boston Old Dominion Princess Anne Long Island Jersey Weather Bureau Railroad Administration Washington

Twelve jurors picked for I W W murder trial in Montesano

The twelve men who will try the eleven alleged I W W on murder charges were in the jury box as court opened. Attorneys continued the questioning but two alternate jurors were to be chosen.

Montesano Wash

West High Champs of Columbus Arrive for Athens Game

West High of Columbus, last season’s basketball champions and fall football champions, arrive in Athens this afternoon for a seven o'clock armory contest with Athens High. Coach Mackie’s lineup faces injuries as Wise, Conner, and Captain Littler are limited, while Athens plans a shifted lineup but expects to win.

West Columbus Athens Athens Hi Armory Mackie Wise Conner Littler West Hi

Morris Estate Sold to W B Lawrence in Athens

The Charles Morris brick residence and a frame office on West Washington street were purchased by W B Lawrence. He plans to build an office on the old doctor’s frame building site and remodel the two story brick house into a modern dwelling. Lawrence also bought the DeMolet and Cornwell building, used by the Athens Electric Company, owned by E E Jacobs.

Charles Morris Washington Street W. B. Lawrence

Ohio Debaters Prepare For Triangular Meet At Wooster

The Ohio University debating team readies for a triangular meet with Wooster and Denison on March 19. The teams will debate the proposition that Congress should not authorize a price and distribution commission for articles with profiteering.

Ohio University Wooster Denison Congress Ohio W. H. Cooper Denison and

Expert Says America Must Help Europe in Recovery

Vanderlip urges U S aid to Europe saying a billion dollars spent on food and raw materials can revive Europe and the exchange rate, with minimal U S unemployment. He warns against large financial rehab efforts and stresses the need for intimate American European ties to prevent further declines.

America Europe Senate United Press Vanderlip United Press Today National City Bank of New York

Europe confronts hunger and unrest threaten global markets

The piece warns European economic collapse and famine risk spreading radicalism and instability to America. It questions continued credits to Europe, urging investment from private funds as banks reach credit limits while Austria and central nations face starvation and disorganization.

Trade fears loom as export decline weighs on nation

The piece warns that falling exchange rates threaten exports and may trigger a sharp halt in shipments to Europe. It notes last year’s eight billion dollar export value with a four billion surplus, compares prewar surplus levels, and suggests halted exports could disrupt cotton and agricultural goods momentum.

Europe

Ohio General Assembly Closes After Lengthy Session

The 83rd Ohio general assembly adjourned sine die after a 13 month session. Bills passed include a wage rise for state administrators, thrift education in schools, and a canal project linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River. A municipal street railway bill failed in the senate.

Columbus 83Rd Ohio General Assembly Senate Federman State Board of Administration Freeman Ohio Lake Erie Ohio River Archer

Messenger Faces Flu Outbreak and Paper Shortage

The Messenger reports five staffers with flu while the rest work to keep the paper at standard. Print paper shortage forces eight page issues instead of ten, raising concerns in the business office about buying newsprint at over $3200 a car. Paper costs jump 116 percent from December to January.

Messenger

Eastern Blizzard May End Saturday

The eastern blizzard, gripping the region from the Potomac to New England, is forecast to end by Saturday night with warm Atlantic conditions expected Sunday. No records have been set yet as heavy snow and wind disrupt travel. thousands walk to work in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington while trains run late and freight traffic slows.

Washington Weather Bureau Atlantic East New England Potomac Ohio New York Philadelphia Boston

Rubien Proposes Trials For Olympic Trainers and Members

New York February 6 Freder ick W Rubien secretary of the A A U suggests trials not only for Olympic aspirants but also for trainers to select and prepare a team for the games.

New York Frederick W. Rubien

No Cure Found in Patent Medicines for Europe

The article argues there is no remedy inside patent medicines. It contends Europe must boost production to afford its needs and sustain political priorities amid a broader economic debate.

Europe

Domestic Promises and Railroads Amid Foreign Markets

The text argues for boosting domestic promotions and railroad rehabilitation while aiding Europe. It suggests expanding lending through economy and curbing extravagance. It notes investors prefer high returns from domestic securities and lack experience with foreign ones, citing some unhappy abroad investments.

Europe

Financial plan to aid Europe through banker consortium credits

The proposal favors a banker consortium from surplus countries to finance Europe via credits for food and raw materials. They would back noon-European factories with secured US investments, backed by government guarantees, aiming to restart industries and prevent famine. Russia cannot assist due to lack of materials and transport limits.

Europe America England Belgium United States Russia

Freshman Player Injured In Practice Game At Ohio University

Amos Kincaid of Ohio University fractured the small bone in his left ankle during a freshman versus varsity practice game in the gymnasium. The injury occurred when he jumped for the ball, fell, and a teammate landed on him. The fracture was reduced and he is a member of the Phi Kappa Tau house. He will not need to return home to Crooksville.

Amos Kincaid Ohio University Kincaid Phi Kappa Tau House Crooksville

Palmer Claims Hi Kost Has Been Stemmed

In Chicago on February 6 Attorney General Palmer said he is in the hands of his friends as a presidential candidate. His Chicago supporters plan an earnest campaign after his announcement. He added he is willing to let Republicans lead the field while his friends prepare. Palmer also said the high cost of living has been stemmed before leaving for Kansas City.

Chicago Palmer Kansas City

Kentucky bill requires four day wedding license ads

Cincinnati area readers learn Covington and Newport Ky may stop serving as Gretna Greens for Ohioans as Kentucky’s legislature passes a bill mandating all wedding licenses be advertised four days before ceremonies.

Cincinnati Covington Newport

Republican state platform to be formed at June convention

The Republican state platform will be formed and presidential electors nominated at a convention in Memorial Hall on June 29. The meeting will include 957 delegates and an equal number of alternates, one for each 500 votes and fraction thereof of 250 cast for Willis for governor in 1915. Nominations papers must be filed by February 20.

Columbus Memorial Hall Tee Willis County Board of Elections

Hines Revises Answer to Rail Unions

Washington February 6 Rail Director Hines revises his final word on wage demands and plans to present it to workers' representatives late today after unions found the original plan unsatisfactory. Union leaders prepare a cost of living study to bolster negotiations.

Washington Hines

Morgan to Survey Work of College in Columbia U

Superintendent Morgan travels to New York to survey the work of Teachers College at Columbia University. He will report his findings at the annual dinner of Teachers College alumni in Cleveland on February 25 during the NEA session. Columbia covers all expenses for the survey.

Morgan New York Teachers’ College Columbia University Cleveland Teachers College Bulletin

We can save Europe by ending extravagances and aiding neighbors

The speaker argues that a year ago conditions showed the peace treaty ignored economic data. Industrial Europe now faces population growth beyond agricultural capacity. Yet, by reducing waste and aiding neighbors, Europe can be saved and the world will respond with gratitude.

Europe

CUMMINGS SAYS PEOPLE MADE HUGE MISTAKE

Cummings criticizes the elected Republican congress for failing to resolve postwar industrial financial and social problems. He argues the nation paid a heavy price for that Congress and contrasts it with President Wilson’s potential if a Democratic congress led the treaty effort.

Cummings New York America Wilson Democratic Congress

Allied Exchange Develops Strength On Market Today

New York February 6 Allied Exchange which slumped in value in recent days opened stronger in the money market and recovered quickly. The British pound sterling rose from 3.34 to 3.39 dollars, a 20 centim jump from its Wednesday low. French francs quoted at 14.32 per dollar up 48 cents and Italian lire at 18.32 up 40 centimes. The German mark remained weak at 0.0106 dollars.

New York Allied Exchange

Chile Encourages Domestic Rearing of Chinchillas

The Chilean government promotes domestic chinchilla farming, previously limited to wild populations, as part of a policy to develop local animal farming and boost agricultural industry.

Chile

300000 Shopmen May Strike Soon

Detroit reports growing push toward an unauthorized walkout by 300,000 members of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railway Shop Laborers. Leaders say they will strike if Washington delays a decision on wage demands, with a conference ongoing to pressure Rail Director Hines for roughly a forty percent increase.

Detroit Mich United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Washington Brotherhood Hines

Eighteen Die in Paris Express Collision

Eighteen people were killed and sixty injured when the Dijon express telescoped a freight train near Paris today. Rescue teams worked through debris as authorities investigated the cause of the collision.

Paris WRECA Dijon

Woe to dates together in certain bat talions and companies

A fragment notes caution about pairing dates with battalions and companies suggesting unrest or fatal consequences in a historical military unit.

Germany Accepts Resignation of Kurt Von Lersner

Berlin confirms the acceptance of Kurt Von Lersner’s resignation as head of the German delegation in Paris. The dispatch notes the resignation was telegraphed from Paris and reported from Berlin.

Germany Kurt von Lersner London Paris Berlin

First Ohio Violator of Census Law Is Fined

Akron man Bernard C. Raach becomes the first Ohioan fined for violating census law by refusing to answer a census enumerator's questions. The federal judge assessed a $25 penalty.

Ohio Cleveland Bernard C. Raach Akron Milihe

Bern Ames calf club draw grows to forty one members

Organizing efforts in the Bern Ames district attract forty one boys and girls to join the calf club movement. A committee led by H H Henry will negotiate with prospective members while Prof Spahr and County Farm Agent DeLashmutt discuss stock raising in the area.

Bern-Ames H. H. Henry W. R. Goddard C. D. Henry E. C. Glass W. R. Wells Ollie Lovell A. R. Linscott F. B. Glasier Ora Woolley Frank Moore Spahr Ohio State Agricultural Extension Department DeLashmutt

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