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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1920

Page

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Britain and Italy plan immediate resumption of Russia trade

Reported accord between Lloyd George and Nitti calls for restarting commercial relations with the Soviet government while excluding diplomatic ties. Paris and London circulated details as premiers prepare a major council session to address Turkish, Hungarian, and Adriatic issues alongside Russia.

London Lloyd George Nitti Russia Council of Premiers Millerand France Great Brain Italy Belgium Hungary Turkey Greece Jugo-Slavia Vittorio Sscialoia Paris Scialoia Alexander Vaida-Voeved Roumania Romania Poland Vaida-Voeved Ferdinand Transylvania Rumania Smyrna Gallipoli Asia Minor Miter Concene

Ohio Tops Nation in War Savings Stamp Sales 1919

Final treasury tabulations show Ohio leading all states with vast war stamp sales totaling 18.38 million dollars in 1919 and a per capita of 3.46 cents, far ahead of New York Illinois and Pennsylvania. Ohio’s two year total reaches about 125 million, 59 percent above its quota. The District of Columbia follows in per capita rankings with 2.33. Rhode Island reports 2.15 per capita.

Columbus, CO Treasury Department Washington Ohio United States New York State Ilinois District of Columbia Rhode Fae

Memorial certificates honor 54 Athens County World War dead

France praises the soldiers as memorial certificates from the French Republic are presented Sunday in Ewing Hall to living relatives of the dead. Judge E D Sayre and Major Johnson speak on heroism, unity, and the legion’s future, with names read and salutes fired. Some certificates missing will be sought, including for James Gabriel of Carbondale.

France Athens County French Republic Ewing Hall Crossen American Legion Jacob Glenn Eli Roush H. A. South William Roberts W. H. Southerton College Miss Allen Wilcox E. D. Sayre Washington Sayre United States England Germany America Major Johnson E. D. Murch Johnson James Gabriel Carbondale 16Th Infantry

Fifth Week Begins in Michigan Election Trial

Grand Rapids report says the fifth week of the Michigan election trial opened with the prosecution promising key testimony in the next days. The government aims to finish its case by Saturday as defense plans to call minor defendants and many character witnesses. Main testimony will come from grand jury members who issued the indictments.

Grand Rapids Mich Michigan Grand Jury

Canaanville Mine Workers Double Holiday For Washington

In Canaanville Colorado on February 23, mine workers at Canaan Coal Company initially took Saturday off to honor George Washington. After reflection they decided to observe the holiday again, despite twenty two flats being above the tipple before work today.

Canaanville, CO Canaan Coal Company G. Washington Father George

Wilson prepares Adriatic reply amid Fiume tension

Washington reports President Wilson may send a final reply to the allied Adriatic settlement note via cables tonight. A draft will go to the president for approval, with officials hoping D Annunzio’s removal from Fiume soon follows a possible final Italy Yugoslavia adjustment.

Washington Wilson Adriatic Whitehouse Polk Gabriele D’annunzio Fiume Italy Jugo-Slavia D’annunzio Nitti United States

Buford Returns to Hoboken After Red Exile Voyage

United States army transport Buford arrives at Hoboken completing a round trip to Hango Finland where the ship had earlier disembarked the first large group of expelled Reds from America.

New York United Press Hango Finland America United States Army Buford Noark Hoboken Toay

When Does Hubby Ride

Oklahoma City district judge George W. Clark rules in a divorce case that Mrs. J. J. Lehman is entitled to use of the automobile one half the time during the divorce proceedings.

Oklahoma City Okla George W. Clark J. J. Lehman

Fairbanks Enters Governor Race as Hays Urges GOP Victory

In Columbus Ohio on February 23 Republican officials spotlighted Warren G Harding while N H Fairbanks of Springfield announced his bid for governor joining five others. Will Hays urged party unity and emphasized tax cuts budget discipline and labor capacity. He predicted a Republican win, crediting Congress for saving nearly 1 billion dollars.

Prohibition clash over wine seizure in Iron River

Major A V Dalrymple and Michigan officers planned to raid an Iron County store and seized eleven barrels of wine. A confrontation with Iron River officials followed with Dalrymple’s party claiming overpowered and bartered credentials, while Iron County officials deny a revolt and call for full investigation.

Chicago Ill A. V. Dalrymple Iron County Mich Dalrymple Washington Leo J. Grove Michigan Michigan Upper Peninsula Grove Iron River Scalcucci Brothers Steve Joseph John M. S. McDonough S. H. Semba Claude , Brown Jesse Allen McPotracd Nop Orth The McDonough S. McDonough Palmer Scalscucci

Ebbetts Heads Owen Tire Agency in Brooklyn

C K Ebbetts Jr, secretary of the Brooklyn Base Ball Club, announces a new company to deal in high grade automobiles tires and accessories. He closes an exclusive Brooklyn Long Island agency contract with Owen Tire and Rubber Co of Cleveland. Many Athens county residents are stockholders in Owen Tire and Rubber Co as capacity is tripled to meet rising demand for Owen Tires and Tubes.

Ebbetts Owen Tire Agency New York C. K. Ebbetts, Jr Brooklyn Owen Tire and Rubber Co Cleveland Long Island Athens County Owen

Cummins Defends Esch Cummins Rail Bill In Senate

Washington Feb 23 Senator Cummins urged passage of the Esch Cummins railroad bill defending the 6 percent return provision for railroad investors. He rebutted charges that watered stock is guaranteed by the clause and argued the labor provisions do not outlaw non union workers.

Washington Cummins Senate House Robinson

Ohio Republicans Rally in Columbus Touches Off 1920 Campaign

Thousands gather in Columbus for a statewide GOP rally centering on Senator Warren G Harding as national chairman Will Hays arrives. The program includes addresses by Harding Hays and other candidates and a noon luncheon series at the Elks Athletic Club and State Palace, with committee meetings and a concert by the Columbus Republican Glee Club.

Columbus Ohio Neil House N. H. Fairbanks Springfield Republican State Central Committee Neil Will H. Hays State Palace Harding Wilson Hays Republican Party Warren G. Harding Will Hays Repu New York Tiresier Die Cago Publican Central District Memorial Hall Cortries Apenhare Nebeduied Will Pletcher Dobyns Woman's Division Illinois Republican Committee Victor Heints Republican Central District Chicago Cole Roscoe C. McCulloch Canton Davis Thomas W. Latham Huron Brown Smith Price Archer Hayes M. Adams Sandusky E. M. Fullington Joseph T. Tracy Portsmouth Elks’ Club Athletic Club George H. Clark Republican State Advisory Committee Dobyns Columbus Republican Glee Club Thomas Women Voters’ League

Giraffe Topmost in Crisis at Central Park Zoo

New York reports the giraffe Topmost at the Central Park Zoo is ill with quinzy. A keeper describes bandaging the animal after feet got wet a week earlier and a day of worsening throat symptoms.

New York Central Park Zoo Topmost Hurton

Senator Penrose Rules Hoover Out for Presidential Run

Philadelphia February 23 Senator Penrose declared Hoover will never be a presidential possibility for the Republican national convention. He charged Hoover had insulted the Republican party.

Penrose Philadelphia Herbert Hoover Hoover Republican Party

Government seeks $1 billion tax dodger drive funds

Internal Revenue Commissioner asks Congress for a 1 billion dollar appropriation to finance a thorough audit of all tax returns. He told the House Appropriations Committee that the money could be funneled into the treasury if approved.

Washington Congress Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper House Appropriations Committee Treasury

Deans of Women Meet in Chicago Discuss College Progress

In Chicago on February 23 the Association of Deans of Women of State Universities held talks on constructive work for college women. Miss F Louise Nardin of Madison, Wisconsin noted that frank ideas on improving results would be presented.

Chicago Association of Deans of Women of State Universities F. Louise Nardin Madison Wis

Gogorza Concert Postponed Due to Illness

Concert postponed until March 25 due to illness. Reserved seats will be held. Refunds available by seeing Dr. A. S. Thompson at the University.

Gogorza A. S. Thompson University

Inventor Patents Boot Over Tube Patch for Flats

An inventor has patented a boot to be fastened over a punctured inner tube instead of around the outside of a tire. The device aims to stabilize a flat tire by binding the tube from within the wheel assembly.

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