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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
7
Edwards Captured in Auto Theft Case Near Mansfield
Sheriff Herb Parker traveled to Mansfield after a communication stated that Earl Edwards of this city, who took a Buick roadster from Moser's garage under false pretenses, was captured and held in Mansfield. Ed wards allegedly sold the car to a Mansfield party who resold it to a garage, tracing Edwards. This marks Parker’s second pursuit after Edwards, the first to Columbus yielding a false lead. The recovered vehicle description matches the stolen Moler car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Parker
Mansfield
Earl Edwards
Moser
Edwards
Parker
Columbus
Moler
Alabama Joe Captured After Five Hour Standoff
A black assailant dubbed Alabama Joe gunned at 250 policemen for five hours in Philadelphia. Armed with two pistols, he wounded three officers, one seriously, before fumes from burning sulfur were blown into the building, forcing his surrender with firemen aiding the gas attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The Plain Quaker Originated in the Seventeenth Century
The plain Quaker movement began in the seventeenth century with early adherents seeking simple dress speech and worship. It spread across England and the American colonies influencing religious practice and social reform movements for generations.
Dean Voigt Calls for Modest Dress Among Ohio University Coeds
Dean Irma Voigt at Ohio University urged coeds to curb extreme fashions. She warned dress choices reflect on a student’s character, encouraged semi uniform styles, and blamed both students and families for the current dress storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Voigt
Ohio University
Paris
America
Danube Navigable Close to 1500 Miles from Mouth
The Danube remains navigable for nearly fifteen hundred miles from its mouth, indicating extensive waterway access and potential for trade and transport along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danube
Hynicka Told to Leave Ohio Republican Politics
War ren G Harding and Harry M Daugherty pressed Bud K Hynicka to quit Ohio Republican politics in Hamilton county He announced he would not seek re election as chairman of the Republican city committee resign as national committeeman on February 12 and retire from county and advisory posts. The move followed clashes over Harding at Chicago and Daughertys convention fate. Senator Frank B Willis reportedly supported his withdrawal amid Hamilton countrys role in his gubernatorial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Warren G. Harding
Harry M. Daugherty
Harding
Bud K. Hynicka
Hamilton County
Ohio
Hynicka
August Herrmann
Republican City Committee
Republican County Committee
Republican Advisory Committee
Chicago
Daugherty
United States
Frank B. Willis
Proud of Record of Jefferson Men
Dr C 8 McDougall praises the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia for its war record. The Therapeutic Gazette notes 1435 graduates served in World War I, with living graduates totaling 5000 and classes from 1862 through 1918 represented. The account highlights remarkable service by Jefferson physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDougall
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Therapeutic Gazette
John Chalmer da Costa
Jefferson
Jefferson Medical College
Ex servicemen first in line for Cincinnati jobs
The industrial division of the Cincinnati chamber of commerce announced ex service men will have the first call on jobs here. Employers are asked to give first choice to ex service men second to Cincinnati residents of one year third to wage earners with families and fourth to property holding wage earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Davis Spars With Ohio Legislature Over Reform Credit
In Columbus on February 10, Governor Davis angered lawmakers by proposing voter registration changes and by appointing a nine member committee to study tax reform. Legislators rushed the Silver tax amendment to the constitutional ballot to block perceived gubernatorial interference and to deny him credit for reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davis
General Assembly
Elections Committee
Hold Up Man of These Days No Gentleman
Al Jennings says modern bandits are no gentlemen after a purse snatching in New York left him with $84 and a Roosevelt pardon. He, 57, was robbed by a middle aged foreign robber who pistol whipped him and yelled curses, remarking the wild city makes him uneasy during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Jacobs
United Press
New York
al Jennings
Jennings
Roosevelt
United Press Today
Fish nets Made From Sea Grass Strong and Cheap
Fisherfolk discover sea grass nets provide robust durability at low cost. The craft communities note easy sourcing of fibers and potential for durable fishing gear in coastal economies.
Ohio to Face Capital on Foreign Floor Tomorrow
Ohio University departs for Columbus to meet Capital University after a prior 88 to 8 win at home. The team, riding eleven straight wins, drills for Denison and Wittenberg as Davis King Van Sickle Myers and Farick pace a strong lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Columbus
Capital University
Ohio
Capital Here
Otterbein
Finsterwald
Denison
Wittenberg
Davis
King
van Sickle
Myers
Farick
Denison and
Soldiers Will Put On a Drive for a State Bonus
Cleveland, February 10. The American Legion will stage a large demonstration to push the soldier bonus. Bonus Day is set for February 26 with a drive to win votes statewide for a proposed 25 million dollar bond issue to fund a ten dollar monthly bonus for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Legion
Legion
Senate
Orders for steel better filled in United States Steel
Unfilled tonnage of United States Steel Corporation fell by 574,958. January 31 unfilled tonnage stood at 7,673,164, down from 18,148,122 on December 19 and 9,285,441 in January, with figures showing improved filling of orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Borah Foresees Peace Move If Britain Embraces Seas Freedom
Senator Borah predicts world peace advances hinge on Great Britain accepting freedom of the seas. He cites London reports that the British ambassador to the United States may urge a disarmament conference and cites Wilsonian principles from Versailles as essential to lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Borah
Great Britain
London
Auckland Geddes
America
Britain
Wilson
Versailles
Polish Polish South Silesia plebiscite risks and trials
Beuthen Upper Silesia report by Carl D Groat describes tensions between Poles and Germans amid a looming March plebiscite to determine control of the coal rich region. Polish leader Korfanty predicts a Polish win, while German claims of unrest and smuggling frame the area amid warnings of armed groups and violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Upper Silesia
United Press
Carl D. Groat
Berlin
Carl D
Groat
Beuthen
Korfanty
Reichstag
Poland
Giermany
Germany
Mae
Arrest Fragments Highlight German Names In Murky List
Fragmentary police notes reference multiple arrests with German surnames. The report notes imperfect details and mentions suspects presented to authorities, but few specifics are preserved.
Eggs Prices Plunge to 25 Cents in Local Sale
Wholesale firm reports eggs down 27 cents in two weeks with retail dealers offering 40 cents today. Cincinnati Morning News cites a 1913 low but notes continued gains in supply from a milder winter. Farmers report better laying than last year and ample fresh eggs on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Wholesale Company
Cincinnati
Mrs Mary Gray of New Marsh Passes in Ohio
Mrs Mary Gray aged about who resided with her son in law and daughter at New Marsh died recently. Funeral services will be held at 10 o clock at Dabritz residence burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gray
New Marsh
George Scott
Scott
New Marshfield
Transportation Key To Building Problem After War
The article argues postwar housing and industry lag due to high costs and transportation limits. It cites US Geological Survey data showing a shortage of 450,000 to 1,000,000 homes and notes abundant raw materials but tight labor, financing, and freight capacity. Freight priorities could boost activity, prioritizing building materials to address essential needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Forest Service
Gemand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Edwrds
Reed
Peage
England
L. C. Martin
Vie
United States Geological Survey
Maine
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