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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
A New York January scene depicts a city reeling from a mass prohibition shift. Revelers faced heavy crowds and empty reservations while hotels and cabarets admitted few guests amid a flood of bootleg liquor on the first day of the year. A Michigan inquiry also surfaces as citizens demand action on a local crime.
The graduated automobile tax bill passed by the Ohio legislature became law today without Governor Cox's signature. Cox issued a statement urging immediate amendment to strike the provision naming the state instead of the treasurer as custodian of revenues, which are estimated around $175,000.
New York reports record 1919 activity on the Stock Exchange with total stock dealings about 315,983,000 shares and bond sales reaching 3,788,866,000 dollars. The year also saw record balances and exchanges, with figures surpassing 1918 and 1917.
Dr Cott, 42, is bound over to a grand jury after the shooting death of Elizabeth Ford Griffith, 17, his office attendant. Bail set at 8,000 dollars. Police say Griffith admitted intense hatred toward him and suspected him of crimes before the fatal 1:30 to 3:00 p m shooting on January 24. Witnesses testified at preliminary hearing.
London reports say anti Bolshevik forces are collapsing on multiple fronts. Irkutsk is lost to Kolchak's armies as Denikin retreats toward the Sea of Azov and headlines hint at a peace move with Russia. Esthonians and Bolsheviks sever peace talks while Litvinoff's Copenhagen interview fuels hopes of an accord.
President Wilson is expected to disclose his plans about a possible third term next week. A message to Democratic National Committee chair Homer Cummings will be read at the Jackson Day banquet on January 8, with officials split on whether he will run. The piece notes party leaders remain cautious and anticipate varied reactions as the 1920 race shapes up.
In Baltimore a group fired from a running car wounded four teen girls leaving Mian Lil man 19 Fannie Rosenthal 19 Miss Wiele 17 Noonburg 17 and Joseph Crocker 16. A pursuing police car followed the attackers but details remain unclear.
An 1919 New Year in Athens brought little celebration as shops closed and the town appeared idle. A lone drunk man, a Master 1920 entrant, and orderly scenes defined the night while churches held watch services and youth groups aided in observances. Despite festive motifs, few arrests or revelries occurred and snow limited activity.
Thousands will receive prizes as Philadelphia hosts the New Year carnival. The annual Mummers parade features twenty five associations in a costume pageant with seventy five prizes valued at over fifteen thousand dollars.
The stern of a schooner named A. W. Allan Providence R I drifted ashore at Harborville near Kentville N S last night. Shipping men say a large three masted schooner foundered in recent Atlantic storms. Wreckage including a trunk of women's clothing has drifted ashore near Harborville for several days.
Charles Bower of Richland avenue discovered a large black skunk in his chicken coop on New Year's morning. He retrieved a gun at home and killed the animal, hoping to sell it, after noting the skunk had been visiting the fowls as if a regular caller.
Five Republicans and two Democrats officially enter the U S presidential race. Ballot order lists Miles Poindexter Leonard Wood Frank O Lowden Hiram Johnson Abbie C Whistler for Republicans and James Gerard James O Monroe for Democrats. Wilson and Frazier receive no declarations and Lucy Page Gaston misses filing deadline. Whistler hoax noted and Monroe previously worked in Illinois secretary of state office.
Soprano Mme Amelita Galli Curci files for divorce from Lal-7urei with allegations of infidelity and heavy expenses. Depositions name Melissa Brown and a Tulsa maid as witnesses, and Homer Samuels as the accompanist. Disputes at the Galli Curci home are described with departures following tensions.
A frozen egg can be thawed and restored to usefulness by placing it in ice cold water. This method leverages gradual cooling to avoid damage from rapid temperature changes and can help recover the egg for safe use after thawing.
London January 1 1920 labor troubles begin with three pending strikes. Twelve thousand saloon workers walk out and a fire brigade strike is planned today. Grocers' assistants announce potential strikes as well.
A search of army records discloses Privates Minon and Jobe Russsky from Arden Pennsylvania as killed in action.
January 1, 1920 at 1 yaa Royal and Select Masts.
An incomplete report describes a man and his wife, Stewart and Wharff, involved in a shooting near Sharps Run, Youngstown West Virginia area, with details partially read. The fragment notes a shotgun incident at a house and possible consequences for a vacation and family search, but many names and specifics are obscured.
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