17 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports renewed urging to intervene in Russia with large scale military action against the bolsheviks. Churchill’s plan, not yet public, favors declaring a state of war if needed. American stance remains opposed to a military policy.
Paris dispatch reports the Russian situation again leads the peace conference agenda as the supreme war council weighs Churchill's proposed hands off policy with economic aid to other Russian governments. Indemnities debate splits between paying war costs and sticking to fourteen points. Labor and women issues gain new prominence with commissions to advise female leaders.
In Beaver Falls Pennsylvania C M Frank of Woodlawn gave a friend a swallow from his half pint of life saver to ward off flu threats. Police uncovered the act and he paid a $300 fine and received a temperance measure from the court.
Lisbon February 16 The republic is fully reestablished in Porto with official announcements. Insurrectionist monarchy members have been arrested and their troops dispersed or captured.
Four hundred delegates gather for the twenty second annual Federated Zionist Societies convention in Chicago. At three mass meetings speeches by Dr. Benzion Mossinson of Joppa Palestine stress establishing a Hebrew University in Jerusalem as the cultural center. Norman Hapgood to deliver the closing banquet address.
In a playful report from New York dated February 17 references to women’s fashion spark a joking mystery. Eyewitnesses say the bore of secretive headlines is solved as wind reveals bloomers instead of petticoats in a lighthearted corner item.
France will abide by the peace conference decision on the league of nations whether it favors or opposes the league. Senator Bourgeois argues for proportionate world navy and instant military action machinery as part of the league, but France will support the league even if such provisions fail.
Maulene W McMillan rises from salesman to sales manager at a large Ohio firm, asserting women can do anything if given opportunity. She notes Milwaukee area as home base and highlights progress of women in sales.
President Wilson studied American reaction to the League of Nations by wireless and on the record. He focused on approval or disapproval from Washington and said the American people will be informed by him on all matters related to the League. He will clarify how the League applies to the Monroe Doctrine.
Professor Eli Dunkle aged 63 died this morning at his family home in Athens after hemorrhages following surgery. Born January 31 1856 in McArthur Ohio he rose from Ohio University graduate to head of the preparatory department and Greek professor. He leaves wife Anna L. Dunkle and son Herbert B. Dunkle. Burial likely in McArthur Thursday.
Labor councils from movers, teamsters, book binders and milk wagon drivers back a general labor holiday on April 1 municipal election day. The aim is to allow union men to picket for John Fitzpatrick, mayoral candidate, and running mates. Johnson calls it a unique day with tools laid down for one day and to be picked up next. about 200000 workers expected to work that day.
The fragment hints at a safety razor concept applied to a desk knife with a new blade, suggesting an experimental design. Details are unclear, but the wording implies a reassessment of page safety and blade integration.
Ex President Taft’s endorsement of the league covenant is seen as likely to carry weight with Republican senators. The key concern is whether the covenant surrenders some of America's sovereignty, though few openly criticize the proposal.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Lacher believed her son Harry dead when he vanished after sailing with the 84th division to France last August. He walked in alive, ending her fright and mystery of his fate.
Three American officers and 38 crew of the U S S Scorpion, interned by Germans at Constantinople, arrive on the Dante Alighieri from Marseilles. The transit includes 1 550 men of the fifty first regiment coast artillery corps and 2700 more on the Rotterdam. Among them are units of the 867th infantry and related detachments with Brigadier General James B Irwin.
Supt Morgan of Athens public schools is invited to speak at the National Education Association convention in Chicago starting February 26. He will address the superintendents department on Boy Scouting and the Public Schools, with a noted panel including James E Russell and James H W West among others. Four Athens Scouts accompanying him are James K E Basom Seth Lewis Abbott and Kenneth Wilcox.
For America's Dead New York reports Dr. Lyman Abbott urged the Roosevelt National Committee to establish a cemetery in France as a first tribute to the late ex president. The proposal aims to honor American dead and symbolize national memory.
Reports say the Ebert government forces in Germany are prepared to halt a rumored Reds revolt after an earlier failed attempt. Loyal troops with machine guns reportedly repelled rioters and restored order in Berlin.
Washington reports the casualty list for the American coal mining army for 1918, detailing the workers who perished while supplying coal during the war. Secretary Lane notes coal’s pivotal wartime role and praises miners for their sacrifice and productivity amid influenza and conscription pressures.
An unidentified about 45 year old woman was arrested near the court house corner for intoxication and jailed. She provoked excitement inside the county jail by loud insults and disruptive behavior, giving Chauncey and Circle Hill as possible addresses after arriving by taxi from the car line.
In Poughkeepsie two boys and a girl allegedly robbed Bessie's father's office Saturday night. Bessie is back home, released on 3300 bail. two boys jailed after failing to post 5000 bail. Affidavits say she loved William Johnston and claimed marriage for two months. Grandfather blames Bessie, noting recovered money as proof of his grandson's innocence. A fur coat and new outfit were bought from the proceeds.
Dublin reports Prof Edward De Valera Sinn Fein leader recently escaped from an English prison is said to be in the United States. He reportedly boarded a British liner in an English port and plans to see President Wilson in disguise. Earlier reports place him in Paris for peace conference talks.
The Washi weather note calls for rain or snow Tuesday or Wednesday, then generally fair conditions afterward. Temperatures remain near seasonal norms with a gradual improvement expected through the rest of the week.
Dispatches from Copenhagen report Spartacan outbreaks in several German towns. In Dresden rioters interrupted church services and Belgian troops occupied Duisburg in the Rhine district where Spartacans began demonstrations.
Ruth Fisher is buried as illness takes a fourth family member in seven days. Her mother, father, and an uncle died in the prior days while pneumonia and meningitis are cited as causes. Local residents mourn multiple losses in a short span.
In Columbus Ohio on February 17 the Y M C A announces a state conference at Camp Sherman from February 24 to 28 to plan programs aiding returned soldiers' needs. Township delegates will stage county meetings to extend the program to each community.
Thieves stole between 10000 and 15000 dollars worth of jewelry from Burr Patterson and Company offices. Safe crackers pried open the vault with crowbars, and authorities investigated the break in today.
Members of four church neighborhood units of Centenary Methodist Church schedule meetings this week and next. Unit No 19 meets February 17 at 7 PM at Frank J Elmwood Place. Unit No 9 meets February 8 at 7 PM at John Truipp 71 Grosvenor St. Unit No 15 meets February 9 at 7 PM at Carl Beasley 123 Morris Ave. Unit No 13 meets February 21 at 7 PM at 126 Franklin Ave. Dr Strecker will attend.
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