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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1921
Page
1
Mayor Fitzgerald led the inquiry into the Masonic Temple Building collapse in Cleveland. Two men died Nathan U. Soglovitz and Fred Speder and two others were injured as debris fell from the third floor during razing work.
President Wilson has sent a note to the League of Nations council in Paris protesting how the mandates taken from the Central Powers are to be distributed by the principal Allied powers. Undersecretary Norman H. Davis said the note states the U S position on mandate territories.
A traditional Afghan law bars any man with a physical disability from holding public office. The rule targets honor and profit roles, limiting political participation based on physical affliction.
Turkey today voiced defiance to the allies with Bekir Samibey, nationalist representative, declaring the right of survival as a nation or a war to the death. He denied any alliance with the Russian Soviets and called relations simply those of friendly nations.
Hamilton Alabama February 22 The cases against Sergeant Glenn L Stephens and eight other Alabama militia men accused of lynching William Baird a union miner were withdrawn pressed here today on a motion by Judge Wilkinson special prosecutor. The men were immediately re arrested on warrants sworn out by L B Baird brother of the murdered man One militiaman already has been acquitted in connection with the lynching of Baird.
A statement from Herbert Hoover's office says he has no desire for political office and believes he can render better public service outside the cabinet. The note concerns the secretary of commerce position in the Harding administration.
Washington's birthday is observed nationwide with schools and cities honoring George Washington born February 22, 1732 at Pope's Creek Virginia. Reports note Mt. Vernon burial plot may be closed briefly to the public prompting regret among Americans. The Washington tomb sits beside the Mt. Vernon home overlooking the Potomac.
Geo Steptoe Washington, traveling from Maywood to Riverton New Jersey, seeks to remove the Conrads from the George Washington tomb monument in Mt. Vernon burial plot. He notes the family reserves the right to seal the space, inter remaining members, and keep the site off view from the public.
Ohio bank regulators collected inspection and other annual fees as if needed, though the surplus after expenses covered the next year. State Examiner J. E. Brick states the fees have funded the general revenue rather than the Banking Department, with annual assessments continuing regardless of surplus.
Announcement notes no meeting tonight due to Ellis' dance. Signed by Alex M. Moore, secretary.
A Viennese prodigy Erika Morini, age sixteen, is praised by critics and likened to Fritz Kreisler Heifetz and Elman. She studied under Sevcik and debuted at ten with the Berlin orchestra conducted by Arthur Nikisch.
Logan Clay Product Company plans a rapid rebuild in Logan after a blaze. Jacob Pfeiffer of Akron announced the decision, with stockholders meeting called. Construction will use steel and cement, start immediately, and reopen by June 1 with double capacity. Losses are pegged at 200000 dollars.
John Brinihard aged 33 drowned at a new shaft being sunk at a United States Gypsum Co. mine in Port Clinton Ohio after falling to the shaft bottom. The incident occurred February 21 and authorities reported the accident.
Williamstown WV February 22 United Press witnesses in the Matewan murder trial debated if Albert Felts could have fired with either hand as Dr W F Hill acknowledged a possible shot. State witnesses described gunfire aimed at the hardware store and Deputy Ferguson’s death amid testimony about Sid Hatfield and others in the doorway.
Lieut. William Coney attempting a coast to coast 24 hour flight from San Diego to Dallas landed 200 miles west of Dallas after a forced landing for repairs. He was last heard from at 1 30 p m El Paso and investigators at Love Field held hopeful but cautious prospects amid low clouds over Texas plains.
The Messenger reports Ralph Gutherie was the man arrested in the Tinkham Sylvia bootleg case, but the name Bullet Guthrie was used in error, causing confusion and anger. The correction ties Bullet Guthrie to Ralph Gutherie’s arrest.
In Torio on February 22 the Japanese war office announced the sentry who killed Lieutenant W. H. Langdon of the U S N had been found not guilty, saying the shot was in good faith due to training failures. General NishiHere? suspended. other officers to be punished.
In Poughkeepsie New York Helen Osborne trudged through snow in bedraggled skirts and riding breeches to reach her high school. She was sent home to change into proper attire, highlighting wartime era school dress strictness and weather hardship.
The Athens encampment 175 of C O F will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 7 PM with refreshments provided. Pearly Droz serves as C T Protem. February 21, 2.
The latest photograph shows President Wilson presiding at a cabinet meeting for the first time since his breakdown two years ago. The image captures him in a moment of regained activity amid questions about his health and term.
London reports say Sinn Fein raids and attacks in England bolster the government. Sir Hamar Greenwood used seized documents from Saturday raids on republican army HQ to sharpen his critique of critics including former premier Asquith. A key paper outlined a 60 000 pound abroad operation with 20 000 pounds traced to Irish Americans.
After a brief morning session the Ohio legislature planned patriotic services for Washington's Birthday in both chambers. Senate leaders prepared to confirm two Democrats for the state board of administration, Dr. Isaac B. Harris of Columbus and Dr. Edmund Baehr of Cincinnati, and possibly E A. Tinker of Chillicothe for the public utilities commission. No other action was expected. Senator Archer and Representative Dunn were set to speak on George Washington, followed by a campus tour of Ohio State University for legislators and alumni guests.
Ernest Tapp, messenger for the Memphis Federal Reserve Bank, was robbed of about $3,900 by a bandit in a soldier's uniform. The thief pressed a gun to Tapp and escaped amid hundreds of bystanders.
William Delmar testified his wife hurled a chair and teaket tle at him after an argument over a match. The divorce court untied the marriage knot.
Miss Mitzi Kalla, seeking to end her life, jumped from a Chicago pier into Lake Michigan. She told police the water was too cold as they answered her calls for help.
A period article notes yak calf flesh as far superior to ordinary veal, highlighting its flavor and tenderness and suggesting it could redefine standard veal quality in markets and kitchens.
Athens County citizens met in the courthouse to elect officers and form an executive committee to enforce bone dry laws. Notables including Thomas Hare and local officials discussed evidence standards, officer duties, and a citizen-backed network to report bootlegging while safeguarding informants.
New York reports show only 4.1 percent of girls deemed really beautiful. Fashion Revue judges chose 42 blondes 22 blonds and 20 brunettes from 3000 applications as meeting the beauty standard of face and form.
New York police report Orrin Lane an 18 year old robbed the apartment of Mrs Wilhelmina Murphy a 65 year old woman She chased him several blocks subdued him and led him to a police station.
Loyal Young and Esthers are invited to a Tuesday evening social at the Christian church, February 22 at 7 30. The program includes music and refreshments.
A public dance is planned at Junior Hall for Wednesday evening February 23. The program will feature round dances only with no quadrilles.
Paris feb 22. The league nations army is halted by foreign minister tchitcherin wireless orders. The plebiscite for vilna to decide if it shall be fish or lithuanian is delayed as radicals press to block army passage. Other nations face similar pressure and the council weighs action to compel passage.
Akron Ohio February 22 a 38 year old laborer Ermengilbo threw himself in the path of a streetcar train here late yesterday and was instantly killed. Trainmen said they saw the man leap onto the rails and could not stop the car.
Fire in Wheeling, West Virginia uncovered a still and mash as officers seized a plate still. Joe Bam was arrested on a charge under the Volstead act after firefighters tackled the blaze at the building.
Scottish Rite Masons of West Virginia gather in Wheeling for a four reunion start with over a hundred attendees. Local officials welcome participants as the event underway.
A Washington information notice invites readers to request the Pan American Union booklet on Latin American republics. The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offers to send a free copy for two cents to cover return postage.
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