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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1921

Page

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Train bandits use wild west tactics in midwest robbery

Bandits robbed the Chicago and Alton flyer near Pleasant Hill Illinois early today. They took four registered mail packages valued at about ten dollars during a water haul. Several important registered mail packages had been transferred from the train earlier in Missouri, suggesting advance knowledge of the shipments.

Middle West Bloomington Pleasant Hill Ill U. S. Davis Davis Missouri

Four-armed gang robs mail train near East Quincy Illinois

Four men with rifles stopped the Hummer, crack Chicago and Aston flyer after crossing the Mississippi and looted two mail cars. Postal officials estimate losses at 125000 dollars with potential for higher, as the train went from Kansas City to Chicago. Witnesses recall the crew being forced to uncouple cars and the robbers disappearing into the night after the theft.

Quincy Ilis Chicago Mississippi River Donahu Donahue Kansas City W. A. Longwell Lousiana Louisiana Missouri A. D. Sizemore

Hoover and Harding Agree On Commerce Department Role

President elect Harding and Herbert Hoover align on department of commerce functions. Hoover will reorganize the department, take charge of foreign commerce and shipping policy, and cut red tape while directing the American relief administration until Washington duties begin.

New York Harding Herbert Hoover Department of Commerce Florida Washington American Relief Administration Hoover Department United States Shipping Board

Union No. 592 Meets at Mine No. 10 Monday

Local union No. 592 schedules a meeting at Mine No. 10 at one o'clock on Monday. Secretary Mike Krivusti issues the notice.

Mine No. 10 Mike Krivusti

Wreck Claims Engineer George Pearson and Fireman Leo Hillis

New Lexington reports a freight train flange failure near town early today. Engineer George Pearson aged about 36 of Corning and Fireman Leo Hillis about 25 of Moxahala died as the rear engine and two cars overturned on a sharp curve. No other crew injured. T and O C detoured via Crooksville all day.

New Lexington George Pearson Corning Leo Hillis Moxohala Crooksville

Seventeen Die of Sleeping Disease in Cleveland

The seventeenth death from sleeping sickness in Cleveland since January 1 occurred today. Miss Sarah Singer, ill for several weeks, is the deceased. Health board officials report 22 current cases and 39 total cases in the city since the year began.

Cleveland Sarah Singer Health Board

Jackson Underwear Co Returns to Production in Sandusky

In Sandusky Ohio on February 25 the Jackson Underwear Company resumed operations after a six week idle period and officials expect full production to resume in a few weeks. Other local plants expanding are Maibohm Motors and Farrell Cheek Foundry with more workers and higher output.

Sandusky, O Jackson Underwear Company Maibohm Motors Company Farrell-Cheek Foundry

Denton Cy Young to Coach Newcomerstown High

Former American League star Cy Young will return to baseball as coach of Newcomerstown High School. The 0Q, February 25 report states his next appearance on the diamond will be in this coaching role for the local team.

Newcomerstown Denton Cy” Young

Springfield high school brick laying class leads in nation

A brick laying class with over twenty students becomes a regular part of Springfield High School industrial department making history as the first such program in the United States.

Springfield Springfield High School Industrial Department United States

Sea horse Owns Unique Phehinsile Tail Among Fish

A sea horse is described as the only fish with a phehinsile tail, highlighting its distinctive anatomy.

Hoover to Take Cabinet Place

President elect Harding announces Herbert Hoover named Secretary of Commerce and Henry Wallace named Secretary of Agriculture in his cabinet. Hoover confirms he was invited to join the cabinet and will continue directing European relief policies.

Hoover ST. Augustine Fla Harding Herbert Hoover Commerce Henry Wallace Agriculture New York California

Steel unions push for nationwide reorganization plan

Washington February 25 Leaders of the American Federation of Labor in session consider a national campaign to reorganize steel industry unions. The executive council supports a committee that followed the 1919 steel workers strike. A summer drive to add members is planned. a new strike is deemed unlikely for now, but a conflict is viewed as inevitable.

Washington American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Executive Council Steel Workers

Harding Aims for Cooperative Ties with Congress

Harry M. Daugherty, Harding's chief lieutenant, says cooperation with Congress will be the hallmark of the administration. He plans to resume talks with leading Republican senators after returning to Washington, stressing a government that shares power and avoids one man rule.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Harding Harry M. Daugherty Daugherty Columbus Ohio Senate

New Damon Oil Company Incorporation in Columbus

New incorporation announced for the Damon Oil Company of Logan with capital of 16006 dollars. Directors listed include E. W. Davis L. P. Mooney and Vance Webb in Columbus on February 25.

NEW Oil Company Columbus Damon Oil Company Logan E. W. Davis L. P. Mooney Vance Webb

Ohio Senate Adjourns. Harding Inauguration Cited

In Columbus Ohio on February 25 the Senate adjourned until March 8 and the House will reconvene next Tuesday for a short session before recess to attend the Harding inauguration. The big reorganization plan bill will be introduced next week. Senator Jones of Meigs proposed a bill exempting World War I veterans from state school tuition.

Columbus Senate Harding House Jones Meigs

Bishops Triumph Over Kenyon 48 to 19 in Delaware

Ohio Wesleyan’s basketball quintet rolled to a 48 to 19 victory over Kenyon in Delaware Ohio on February 25. TheOWU offense dominated the game as Kenyon struggled to score throughout.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Kenyon

K P Banquet Set for Thursday March 3

The annual K of P lodge banquet will be held Thursday evening March 3. Members are urged to purchase tickets by Monday evening.

K. OF P K. of P. Lodge

Revival Services At Plains M E Church This Sunday

Revival services begin Sunday evening at The Plains M E Church led by Rev V Ahlbrand with assistance from other M E pastors and workers. Millfield M E church will hold preaching services Sunday morning.

the Plains M. E V. Ahlbrand M. E Millfield M. E

Illinois Senate to Legalize Horse Racing with Pair Mutual Machines

A bill in the Illinois Senate by Senator John Denvir would legalize horse racing under state commission regulation. The measure would permit the use of pair mutual betting machines.

Springfield Ill Illinois Senate John Denvir Chicago

Ten rookies head to Shreveport for Yankee camp

Ten rookies for places on the New York Yankee team left New York for Shreveport Louisiana to open activities. The trip signals the start of spring training as the club begins evaluating potential roster additions and preparing for the season.

Bluebirds New York New York Yankee Shreveport Louisiana

Beers explode at West Side police station

Cleveland police report three bottles of homemade beer exploded inside the West Side station. A sergeant fired a riot gun after the blasts shattered the quiet. No injuries reported.

Cleveland West Side

Athena plans Rosebud photo feature of five coeds

Ohio University Athena staff will hold an election next week to choose five prettiest and most popular girls in college events. Full page photographs of the five coeds will form the introductory Rosebud section of the Athena, expected to be a popular annual addition.

Athena Ohio University

Actress Attaches Bishop's Accounts Seeks Freedom

Mrs. William Darius Bishop known as Bianca files for separation and seeks control of about $600,000 across fourteen banks and holdings in public service firms. The former star of Paid in Full confronts matrimonial issues as she seeks name change and removal from her husband’s affairs in New Haven.

William Darius Bishop Bianca Et Jane Doe Herusband New Haven

Patrolman Slana Charged With Theft in Cleveland Suburb

Cleveland suburb Bretenahl patrolman John Slana was arrested for stealing a telephone cash box and its contents from a local garage on February 25. The case involves the loss of cash and the box during a reported break in.

Cleveland, CO John Slana Bretenahl Cleveland

Greece Warns of Fight Over Sevres Treaty Revisions

London reports Premier Lloyd George moves to involve German delegates in talks on reparations. The Near East issue is to be delayed as Turkish and Greek delegations arrive to discuss the Sevres treaty. Greece vows to resist any changes and defend Asia Minor, pledging to fight if needed.

ED L. Keen London Allied Supreme Council Lloyd George Near East Sevres Thrace Smyrna Turkey Greece Asia Minor Serres

Ohio Senate Keeps Inaugural Session Busy In Columbus

The Ohio Senate conducted today while the House adjourned to await the Harding inaugural. The Wenner physical education bill failed in the House for lack of a constitutional majority. The Senate advanced several bills to the House, including a legislative probe of gas production and distribution. Governor Davis considers signature on multiple measures including extending electric lines, changing hunting season dates, and harsher penalties for felonious assault on a female under 14.

Columbus Senate House Harding Wenner Don V. Parker Ashtabula Bender Ohio Atwood General County Fund Davis

Communists Win 30 Seats in Prussian Diet

Berlin February 24 The German communists polled 1.2 million votes in Sundays ballot for the Prussian landtag their first official appearance capturing 30 seats. They join the independent socialists with 28 deputies to form the Far Left opposition wing of the chamber.

Berlin Landtag Diet Chamber

Man's Body Found In Cincinnati Office

Berhard G. Moormann a 42 year old building contractor was found with a bullet wound in his head in his Cincinnati office last night His father found him after he failed to return home Police reported no weapon was located in the room Coroner D C Handley investigates whether death was murder or self inflicted Moormann had been ill for months

Cincinnati D. C. Handley Berhard G. Moormann Moormann

Sinn Fein provocation blamed for soldier deaths in Ireland

General McReady told troops Sinn Fein acts would not be indulged by savages in Central Africa and urged discipline. He reported five unarmed soldiers killed this week three at Woodford and two at Bandon, saying the killings were deliberate attempts to provoke reprisals and fuel propaganda at home and abroad.

Dublin Central Africa Sinn Fein McReady Ireland Woodford Bandon

Ohio Senate considers anti bribery bill for baseball players

The Ohio senate reviews a house passed bill making it a felony to bribe a professional baseball player or to solicit bribes to throw a game. Penalties: up to 10,000 fine and 1 to 5 years imprisonment. Rep Harding of Warren county was the only dissent.

Columbus Ohio State Senate House Harding Warren County

Dead Soldier Returns to Find Wife Remarried

Mrs Grace Robertson of Lafayette Georgia sobs as she learns a "dead" husband Fred Williams, reported dead in France in 1918, has landed and will return home. She had remarried and collected war risk insurance on Williams, her first husband, and now must face the new situation.

Lafayette Grace Robertson Fred Williams France War Department Aquitania Williams Robertson

New Trial Sought in Eaton Chloroform Case

Craig B. Gilmore 26 seeks a new trial after being found guilty of mistreating Miss Amy Von Kamel 26 a domestic science teacher in Eaton. Attorneys filed the motion citing alleged unlawful acts including climbing a ladder entering the boarding house bedroom and using chloroform.

Eaton, O Craig B. Gilmore Amy von Kamel Eaton Gilmore Miss von Kamel

Fritzmiller Claims Alienation of Affections in Divorce

Bruno Fritzmiller testifies in his wife’s divorce suit that the onija board caused the alienation of her affections. The case centers on alleged improper influence and the breakdown of the marriage amid claims of diverted loyalties.

Chicago Bruno Fritzmiller Onija Board

Dance event at Junior Hall this Saturday

Public dance announced for Saturday evening February 26 at Junior Hall. Gents admission 75 cents and ladies 25 cents.

Odd Fellows Meeting Notice in Third Degree

If you're an Odd Fellow be at the hall at 7 p m tonight. Work in third degree. Geo Minnemyer N G.

Geo. Minnemyer, N. G

Presenting Babes Seem to Run in the South Family

Mrs Eva May Swain of Jacksonville Florida has followed in the footsteps of her mother in bearing children. Her husband Willis H Swain learns five of the ten babies are not his, and she does not acknowledge the acts. Two of the five children are fathered elsewhere.

Babes Eva May Swain Willis H. Swain Jacksonville Fla Swain

Ohio University basketball tournament opens with multiple matchups

Southeast Ohio high schools gather for the Ohio University tournament with games scheduled from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. including Athens, Hamilton Township, Canal Winchester, Lancaster, Crooksville and others. George Little of Miami University officiates. Ohio University hosts a game against Little’s five at 7 p.m. results show Athens 22, Thornville 25, Hamden 12, with Canal Winchester 20, Columbus Aquinas 15.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Hamden Thornville Athens Hamilton Township John Hancock Newport Sciotiville Nelsonville Lancaster Glenford Rutland Crookaville McConnelaville Corning Crooksville George Little Miami University Little Mornacores Battin K. Sharp Ines Wise Ed Sharp Canal Winchester Columbus Aquinas Bremen Shawnee Gelnford Ashville McArthur Rutland Va

Planters to cut world cotton output next season

United Press reports major producers plan significant curtailment of cotton. World average output could fall about fifty percent if plans hold, with American acreage down 20 to 25 percent, Egypt down 66 percent, and East Indies cuts noted as prices stay near floor.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press New York East Indies Theodore H. Price Commerce and Finance United Press Today

Trial testimony links Felts to Matewan evictions case

Williamson West Virginia felt. Thomas L Felts brother of ten Matewan victims testified in the Albert C Felts trial. He presented pages photographs and records to aid his testimony and offered a list of valuables the Felts brothers likely owned. He denied charging defendants with taking specific items though questioned about a pawned ring and a revolver holster. The state pressed on alleging evictions aimed at ousting miners from homes to force a return to work ending the strike. Felts struggled to recall certain details as the court pressed for lines of association.

Ry J. F. Beaman United Press Williamson W. Va Thomas L. Felts Matewan Albert C. Felts Felts Striki Bert J. J. Condiff Ced Sid Hatfield Hatfield Condiff Artrol

Attack on Mrs Kearney in Newport street

Emma Baliman was examined after an assault on Mrs Kearney on a Newport street. Miss Baliman pulled a knife, slashing Mrs Kearney's arm. the attacker said she had never seen the victim before.

Newport Emma Baliman Elcieta

Attention special Paramathia notice at 6 P M

A terse public notice announces a 6 PM session on Paramathia work in a specified degree. The fragmentary text provides minimal details beyond the time and subject, lacking clear dates or organizers.

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Edward White United States Supreme Court Smashup Perry County Federation of Labor Congress Ouldierg Tom Jones Bianca West Parker Gwendolyn Swain Swain Peeten Tom Felts Fred M. McKay W. M J. A. Palmer Secy Frederic J. Haskin Athens Information Bureau Agrom National Canner's
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