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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
1
United States labor leaders gather in Washington as the Esch Cummins railroad bill clears both houses. They expect President Wilson to veto, citing broken promises of a square deal and hopes a veto could prevail in Congress.
The council of premiers urged the League of Nations to send a commission to Russia to study conditions there and report on the food shortage and Bolshevik regime. They stated no diplomatic relations with the Soviets until past experiences are overcome and Bolshevik horrors are addressed.
Ohio University hosts Marietta College in a Wednesday 7 30 p m girls basketball clash. Athens seeks revenge after a prior win as Marietta aims to flip the series. Athens players listed include Bee Golf Hegley Henderson Olson Arnold King and Flynn.
Washington reports say nearly twenty Democrats favor joining Republican reservations to end the treaty dispute. Senator Hitchcock returns to Washington to discuss a party conference and final Democratic stance. Some seek ratification with reservations and press President Wilson on accepting it as framed.
The Wednesday paper lists a church lunch menu for Wednesday and Thursday offering meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church hall. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
A Knox Rubber Company advertisement on Page Five highlights tire and rubber goods, inviting readers to visit the store for deals, repairs, and replacements. The layout emphasizes durability, economy, and neighborhood service.
New York February 24. Nuzia Butero a 12 year old girl died today from morphine poisoning after eating snow near Bellevue hospital. Police suspect a drug addict tossed away the narcotics on the way to treatment as many addicts are treated at the institution.
The justice department signals evidence against meat retailers across the country as 50,000 investigators including fair price workers join the drive. Palmer, en route to Washington, is kept informed. Retail dealers accused of profiteering after wholesale meat prices fell while some stores held or raised prices. Consumers urged to report suspected profiteering to district attorneys.
In Cleveland on February 24 the National Education Association heard calls blaming the federal government and taxpayers for defects in 16,000,000 public school children and the shortage of teachers. Leaders urged universal compulsory health care and higher teacher salaries to attract workers back to education.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a noon lunch on Wednesday at Ohio University. Prof. Martzolff will deliver an illustrated history of the university, featuring old buildings and campus views and stepping back about a century.
London reports a historic diplomatic struggle among Lloyd George Millerand and other premiers to influence post chaos Russia. Diplomats see Russia as pivotal in European politics and note shifts in Turkey policy as Britain backs open peace with the Soviet government while France pursues balance of power. Lenine aims to ride the chess game and Russia bets on favorable outcomes whichever ally prevails.
Police vow to crack down on men harassing women near college dormitories. Several bystanders were stopped for questioning but released. no charges yet. If the real suspect Thomas is found, he will be made hard to catch.
Paris officials say France will not back Soviet recognition or military intervention. They doubt Russian export supplies and caution against allied transportation use without recognition. Reports claim Japan and Italy may press for recognition during Millerand’s absence.
Troop Three, Boy Scouts, met in regular weekly session last night. Inspectors found Scouts in good shape with neat uniforms hair combed and shoes shined. Navy blue neckerchiefs have been ordered and new candidates were admitted. A committee was named to arrange a cat event at the next meeting. Vacancies remain and interested boys should contact Scoutmaster Porter.
Delegates at the national education association convention in Cleveland press for less autocratic rule and more teacher input. Stillman rebukes Prussian models and presidentialism, urging generous tenure and teacher voice, while Strayer calls for self development and agency in school governance.
In Columbus Ohio on February 24 Republicans praised the statewide rally as evidence that political fervor remains strong and that women will engage seriously. Will Hays called the event significant for Ohio ahead of the election and Harding urged delegates to be chosen with Ohio’s wishes guiding him toward possible presidential consideration.
Government sleuths in Columbus and vicinity found 26 barrels of corn whiskey and 108 cases of raisins on the west side last Wednesday, the find revealed today.
Public Utilities Commission grants permission for Hocking Valley Railroad Company to issue 2,989,600 in six percent equipment notes to reimburse the federal government for purchased rolling stock.
In Cleveland Ohio on February 24 police chief Smith ordered intensified actions after an unidentified murdered man was found rolled from a steep embankment. Investigators suspect beating and stabbing, with the victim about 45, amid a spate of recent Italian community killings and a shooting of Vincent Digeogi.
The United States Grain Corporation awaits congressional authorization to ship ten million barrels of flour to Austria Hungary Poland Bohemia and Armenia after an appeal by the American relief administration. Flour is on the Atlantic seaboard with most bought on the Pacific coast all on credit at 10.75 a barrel and total cost between 125 million and 150 million. A last year wheat crop left a surplus of about sixty million barrels in the United States.
E. Hyatt of the state agricultural board is in town to check Athens county feed men for compliance with the new feed law. Dealers must obtain a state license to sell feed, and the state conducts investigations to protect buyers and licensees.
In Chicago the health department and experts argued that bacterial infection is ancient. Dr. Arthur I. Kendall testified traces exist in Egyptian mummies and that tubercular bacilli afflicted dinosaurs, as the case of Mra George A Barmore proceeds.
W arrants for the arrest of Martin McDonough, prosecutor for fon DN Socals alleged of prohibition 4 were refused today by U S commissioner H B Hatch. Major A V Dalrymple called for warrants and said he would wait till 2 PM for arrival of warrants. If they do not arrive, Dalrymple will proceed with deputies to Iron River for arrests. Hatch said he would issue warrants but follows instructions.
Residents set up token surrender symbols and cached home made liquor as Iron county capitulates. Major Dalrymple and his troops expected tonight while County Attorney McDonough says no trouble will occur and contends prohibition officer Grove acted without proper credentials.
NEGAUNEE Mich Feb 24 The rum crushing forces of Major A V Dalrymple will fall upon the mining district as operations resume. The dispatch notes the planned confrontation and its implications for local industry and labor.
Senate moves toward a final showdown on the peace treaty as Senator Lodge announces plans to call the treaty up on Thursday and keep it before the Senate without interruption until a decision is reached.
Kenton Ohio aims to recruit 50 farmers as members in an April chamber of commerce drive. The plan targets local agricultural participation and broader business support for the chamber.
A Knights Templar conclave is scheduled in Athens on Wednesday at seven o'clock. Members are urged to participate in Red Cross and Malta work.
Fragment shows a regular meeting notice with unclear details including a time cue and initials. The readable portion mentions a meeting agenda for a local body and a notice may appear in a public notices section. No concrete names or dates are readable.
A glee club performance at Prairie University drew a crowd to a Crystal Room venue for an hour of song. The program, part of university musical columns, delighted attendees with selections noted as popular in the era. Further details on the event will be announced later.
Ohio Owife enters a key week with games against Heidelberg and Western Reserve, aiming to boost its conference standing. Raymond Davis and Angus King headline a capable lineup with Newman Van Sickle and Sim Earick supporting strong guard and center play.
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