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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1920

Page

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Recognition of Soviet Russia by United States near

Senate leaders predicted rapid recognition of the Soviet government as Russia moves toward a republic. Senators Hitchcock Reed Borah and France discuss alliances with democracies, trade opportunities, and the need for a swift policy decision while Congress debates a resolution to extend friendly recognition.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Russia United States Senate Hitchcock Administration Reed League of Nations iHichcock Germany Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee France Europe Non

Italy and Jugoslavia seek American help in Adriatic settlement

The Franco Sena premiers reply to Wilson states they need U S input before resolving the Adriatic dispute with Jugoslavia. They endorse a mutually agreeable settlement and note the London secret pact caused past concessions. Prime ministers plan two-part work with expert advisers as talks extend.

ED. L. Keen Don Franco Sena Adriatic Italy Jugo-Slavia United States Wilson Jugoslavia Council of Premiere London Ital Aise

Ohio archaeological and historical society board re appointed

Governor Cox announced the re appointment of former Governor James D B Campbell B F Prince of Springfield and W P Palmer of Cleveland as trustees of the Ohio archaeological and historical society Claude Meeker of Columbus was appointed to succeed Yate E O Randall on the same board

Columbus Cox James DB. Campbell B. F. Prince Springfield W. P. Palmer Cleveland The Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society Claude Meeker Yate E. O. Randall

Premiers vow concerted action over Armenian massacre

The council of premiers met in London and decided on concerted action in response to the massacres of Armenians in Asiatic Turkey. Military experts attended the session to advise on the response.

London Council of Premiers Asiatic Turkey Council

Master Nan of Bond Will Surrender in New York

Jules W. Arnstein known as the master mind in a $5,000,000 bond theft will surrender to local authorities in time for a Monday court appearance. Attorney Wm J Fallon said bail of $100,000 was arranged and Arnstein would be represented by Fallon and McGee. They were to meet bankruptcy officials in a separate filing brought by the National Piety Company.

New York Jules W Nicky” Arnstein Wall Street Wm. J. Fallon Arnstein Fallon Dolling Fallon and McGee United States Bankruptcy Gilchrist National Piety Company

Street paving is stolen for fuel in Lorain

Lorain Ohio February 38 one block long street linking Broadway and Reid Avenue main thoroughfare paved with wooden blocks removed overnight to be burned as firewood. Police say picks used to tear out frozen blocks from between streetcar tracks and along the curb in the coal shortage era.

Lorain, O Lorain Broadway Reid Avenue

Weather forecast for the week across regions

Weekly forecasts for February 29 in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee predict generally fair conditions with a rain period around Thursday and below average temperatures. The Great Lakes region expects frequent light snow and overall below normal temperatures with fluctuations.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee Great Lakes

Railroad Bill Ready for Wilson Signature

Washington February 28 bearing the ok of Walker D Hines director general of railroads the railroad bill was expected to be laid before President Wilson today for signature or veto Attorney General Palmer already has pronounced the bill constitutional

Washington Walker D. Hines Wilson Palmer

Labor wage rise capped. cooperation urged to cut living costs

Howard E. Figg assistant attorney general told a New York conference with Federal Food Administrator Williams that labor has its maximum wage increase and could help by cutting living costs. He predicted prices would fall in the near future.

New York Howard E. Figg Williams

Ohio primaries map shows Harding Wood Cox Cox race

Ohio voters face presidential preferential primaries in April with Republicans Harding and Wood as likely choices for president and Cox clear on the Democratic side. Garfield and Campbell may withdraw to aid Wood and Cox, while two vice presidential hopefuls enter Ohio ballots. Jazz candidates Monroe and Baird may be dropped for incomplete declarations.

Columbus Candvass Ohio Harding Leonard Wood James R. Garfield Cox Campbell Garfield Wood Herrick and Willis Galvin Cincinnati Harry M. Daugherty F. D. Patterson Colored Greenfield Edward C. Turner William AH. Boyd Cleveland Pomerone Harmon Ebu H. Moore Youngstown William Grant Webster New York Ellwood Washington Hammond Indiana Smith James O. Monroe Maywood Illinois Louis A. Baird St. Louis

European inflating lifeboat ready in three minutes

A European invention introduces a pneumatic lifeboat capable of supporting 50 persons. It can be inflated and prepared for use within three minutes, offering rapid deployment in maritime emergencies.

Unconscious Flyer Survives Five Mile Altitude Fall

Major R. W. Schroeder test pilot at McCook field Dayton Ohio fell five miles after breaking altitude records. He revived in the air and landed safely. He credited oxygen failure and exhaust gas for the crisis. He vowed to attempt 40 000 feet again and praised American aviators.

Dayton. O R. W. Schroeder McCook Schroeder McCook Field Post Hopital Area Club of America Casale Plane Wilbur W T Field McCookfield Richmond Ind Dayton

Kellogg accuses Hitchcock of allying with Borah to defeat peace treaty

Senator Kellogg of Minnesota charged in the senate that Senator Hitchcock Democratic leader formed an alliance with Republican Senator Borah to defeat the peace treaty. He claimed Hitchcock would amend the treaty via domestic reservations and seeks votes to kill it. Kellogg cited Adriatic issues and self determination as the basis of settlement.

Washington Kellogg Minnesota Hitchcock Borah Senate Wilson Saar Valley Shantung

Fragmentary User Note From Emergency Scene

A witness recounts lifting goggles during an emergency after taking unknown items and suspecting something was wrong, prompting a response. The fragment ends with the speaker describing the action of raising goggles.

Athens County Plans April 27 Presidential Preference Primaries

Athens County Board of Elections completed plans for the April 27 presidential preference primaries. H. T. Phillips, probate judge, qualified as a delegate candidate with General Leonard Wood as first choice and James R. Garfield as second. Jess Finsterwald filed as alternate for the Democratic national convention and lists of delegates and alternates for Republican and Democratic state conventions were recorded. Ballot contracts went to The Athens Printery and poll books to Johnson & Watson of Dayton for totals of 656.60 and 318 respectively.

Athens County Athens Johnson & Watson Dayton

Roper Resigns as Internal Revenue Commissioner

Daniel C. Roper, head of the Internal Revenue Service and prohibition enforcement, has decided to resign his post though no formal submission has been made. The treasury department indicated the move, noting his responsibility for tax collection and enforcement. A second item notes Senator Kenyon of Iowa introducing a Senate resolution on U S negotiations with Great Britain to acquire Bermuda Islands.

Washington Daniel C. Roper Internal Revenue Treasury Department Roper Internal Revenue Bureau Great Britain United States Bermuda Islands Senate Kenyon Iowa

Iron River Prohibition Action Vindicated in Rum Rebellion

Iron River Michigan reports state attorney Martin McDonough acted properly when he seized liquor seized by federal officer Leon Grove who lacked credentials. Investigators F R Cummerow and J E Converse reviewed the affair and reportedly found no fault. Converse traveled to Chicago to question A V Dalrymple who led the armed action against Iron River Valley during the incident.

Iron River Mich Martin McDonough Iron County F. R. Cummerow Department of Justice J. E. Converse Michigan McDonough Leon Grove Grove Converse Chicago A. V. Dalrymple Iron River Valley

Oklahoma Ratifies Woman Suffrage Amendment

Oklahoma City February 28 legislature quickly ratifies the woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution. The measure takes effect immediately with emergency clause restored by the house before final passage.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla House of Representatives

Kidnapped Boy Returns Home Safe in Mapimi

A boy abducted by Mexican bandits was returned to his Mapimi home on February 24 and arrived there safe and well. Local authorities confirmed the rescue and the boy’s safe custody. He is reported in good condition and reunited with family.

Mapimi

Columbus Council Sets Daylight Saving Measure

The Columbus council approves a daylight saving plan for this summer. The dates when it becomes effective will be set on May 1 and October 1.

Agagi Columbus

Tranger Suffers Serious Fall At City Post Office

Wisener, 21, a Baltimore resident, fell on stairs inside the postoffice building during the afternoon. He was found unconscious, treated by Dr. Biddle, and later revived. he reports a prior Army enlistment attempt and a misdirected train journey ending near Athens.

Wisener Baltimore Postoffice Biddle West Virginia Camp Taylor Louisville Parkersburg Athens Post Office

Two Personal Crisis Reports Spark In Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio on February 28 two personal crisis reports emerged. Chris Mundloch 31 hanged himself after placing medicine within reach of his wife who was seriously ill and despondent. His sister in law told police he believed she was dying. Ella Aldrich 41 shot herself three times and was found at the foot of a mirror after a long illness described as causing the act.

Cleveland Chris Mundloch Ella Aldrich

Actress Julia Marlowe Abandons Blackstone Over Dog Rule

Chicago reports that Julia Marlowe and her husband E. H. Southern moved to a different hotel after the Blackstone Hotel refused to allow their dog in the room. The hotel management stated the policy prompted the relocation.

Chicago Julia Marlowe Blackstone Hotel E. H. Southern

States to oppose Rhode Island in drylight

Governor Milliken announced a coalition of 26 states that will cooperate to oppose Rhode Island’s move to have the national prohibition amendment declared unconstitutional. The group plans joint legal and political action to challenge the amendment across the states.

Rhode Island Augusta Milliken

Federal warning on 3 1 2 percent beer sales

Washington February 28 Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper warned that persons found guilty of manufacturing or selling 3 1 2 per cent beer violate federal statute and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The statement followed questions about New Jersey’s proposed 3 1 2 per cent beer measure.

Washington Internal Revenue Roper New Jersey

Akron Judge Dayton A. Doyle Dies at 53

Akron obituaries announce Judge Dayton A. Doyle age 53 died in Akron. He was born there and served two terms as city solicitor, two terms as referee in bankruptcy and two terms as judge of the common pleas court.

Akron. O Dayton A. Doyle Akron Common Pleas Court

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