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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
1
An Ohio University graduate, Judge Thomas of Marietta, returns as President of the Alumni Association to preside over Founders Day observances. He represents the broad wave of Ohio men serving worldwide and achieving success.
London reports reveal a first draft of the note to President Wilson on Adriatic issues, with last minute changes aimed at a conciliatory tone. The Morning Post cites input from Davis and influence from Lord Cecil to avoid antagonizing allies and preserve U.S. cooperation.
Four more counties Greene Seneca Henry and Williams and Dayton's fourth ward republican club with 2000 members endorsed Ralph D. Cole for governor. Cole now has endorsements from central or executive committees of thirty five counties. Cole is recovering at home in Findlay from an attack of grip and has canceled speaking engagements this week.
Elva Francis Burley a B and O freight conductor died after being struck by his train near Hamden five hours after celebrating his 39th birthday with a family dinner in Chillicothe He suffered critical injuries including the loss of his right leg and crushed left hip He died at 1 15 in the morning in a Chillicothe hospital He leaves a wife and two sons born in New Marshfield raised in Athens He had earlier worked as a foreman for the Athens Lumber Co Funeral is planned for Chillicothe Thursday at two o clock
Regular communication of Athens Chapter No 15 is announced for this Wednesday evening. Gurney E. Weller and T. I. M. James A. Palmer, Sec., provide the details for members.
Three college presidents spoke at Ohio University Founders Day in Wing Hall. Judge David H. Thomas presided as alumni, students, and friends gathered for the morning program featuring Dr. W Htt of Columbus and ex-president Scott as reminiscence speakers. Dr. Edward Parsons of Marietta College gave the Founders Day address, highlighting Manasseh Cutler and Rufus Putnam’s role in Ohio University’s founding and early history. An illustrated lecture by Prof. Martzolff on OU life closed the afternoon, with evening student events to follow.
Marietta High defeated Parkersburg 34 to 27 after a 26 to 26 tie at regulation. In the overtime period Marietta tallied eight points to five for Parkersburg, securing the victory.
The state department awaited the allied reply to President Wilson on the Adriatic issue. Officials predicted the message would yield to Wilson’s stance on Fiume and delay the plan's execution. The note, described as conciliatory, will be decoded and sent to the White House after department review.
The court of appeals sustained the new graduated auto tax law based on horsepower. The measure, passed by the legislature and challenged by the Ohio State Automobile Association, may be carried to the state supreme court.
The Public Utilities Commission granted permission for the New York Central lines to issue nearly 25 billion in six percent equipment notes to reimburse the federal government for rolling stock purchased during its control. Notes include New York Central lines 14.85 million, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie 658 thousand, Toledo and Ohio Central 2.84 million, Big Four 5.65 million, Kanawha and Michigan 1.16 million.
Sen at foreign relations committee members said sensational disclosures on Soviet agents in the United States will come from the probe. The eye has barely been scratched in Lud C. A. Martens hearings as Wade Dills leads the investigation. Martens compared U S prohibition and emancipation to confiscation of private property by Soviet Russia.
Spain has developed about a fifth of its coal lands, with an area nearly twice that of France and only one third less than England. The statement highlights Spain’s abundant coal resources and limited exploitation relative to its European peers.
Mrs Margaret Anne Koons died yesterday at her home on Lower Plains at age 61. Funeral services will be held Thursday at The Plains M E Church at ten in the morning with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Mrs Flegal of The Plains.
The Senate debated the peace treaty with waning hopes of ratification as President Wilson warned allies of possible withdrawal if the Adriatic settlement is enforced. Lodge suggested France and Britain would yield to Wilson, else a separate treaty or war-ending resolution might be pursued.
Mrs May McClain died yesterday at her Sugar Creek home from pneumonia aged 34. Her husband, two daughters and a son survive. Short services will be held Thursday at 2:30 PM at the residence and interment follows at Augustine Cemetery.
Columbus Ohio February 18 Governor Cox allowed the Gardner bill to become law without his signature. He said it should have been vetoed and urged a special session to correct what he called deplorable legislative conditions. The bill allows political sub divisions by a majority vote to disregard the Smith one percent tax limit law and seeks to ease Ohio city finances.
A fine mesh screen wire is attached to a new automobile windshield to exclude insects while admitting air when the shield is open. The device aims to combine ventilation with bug protection in driving conditions.
Prof Martzolff was scheduled to speak at the midweek Chamber lunch but visitors linked to Founders Day, former Athens residents and Ohio University alumni, filled the time. Notables included Rev Dr Scott, Judge Thomas, Mr Aker, Rev Hawk, Prof Andrews, and Ralston Wells. A sympathy resolution for Mrs Sam Sommer was passed.
The note from the allies to President Wilson was delivered to Ambassador Davis in London after Millerand approved it. A postscript warned of possible American withdrawal if the Adriatic dispute between Jugoslavia and Italy is not settled. French officials called Wilson's actions an obstinate refusal to compromise.
Raymond Poincare today transferred the presidential powers of France to Paul Deschanel in a ceremony at the Elysee Palace. Deschanel, elected January 17, was to assume duties after Poincare’s farewell message. The former president cited the need to pursue peace with Turkey in his remarks.
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