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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1923

Page

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Donaheyis Inauguration as Ohio Governor in Simple Ceremony

Ohios 50th governor A V Donahey and 3 other state officials were sworn in at noon on the west steps of the State House in Columbus. The ceremony featured a brief inaugural address, a 17 gun salute, and no parade. The event followed Donaheys wish for a frugal program with no state expense.

Columbus A. V. Donahey New Philadelphia Ohio Karl D. Bloom Bowling Green Thad Brown C. C. Crabbe London Harry SS. Day Fremont Donahey C.T. Marshall State Supreme Court State House 166Th Infantry State Cavalry Claude Meeker Colurmibus Columbus Chamber of Commerce Committee Broad Street Trinity Church Common Pleas Daniel H. Sowers O. I. Lindenbolt Lindenbolt Shepard M. Ie. Church Harry GL. Davis Buckeye 184Th Field Artillery National Guard

English Judge Ignorance Feats Highlight Court Gaffs

A Totten ham magistrate asked who Mary Pickford is and a case brought in court the ace of spades. Judge Wills once admitted never using a telephone never riding in a subway never gambled never borrowed money never run in debt, illustrating unfamiliarity with ordinary experiences.

London England Tottenham Mary Pickford Rt. Wallace K. C Wills

Governor Donahey Vows Strong Law Enforcement and Reform

The governor promises faithful enforcement of all laws and appointing honest capable officials. He warns against pardoning abuses and civic laxity, pledges to appoint able judges not mere politicians, vows to use veto power when needed, and aims to be a true spokesman for the people.

Ohio United States Governo Donahey General Assembly

France moves troops toward the Rhine in new push

France shifts reinforcements toward the Rhine as reparations talks continue. Essen may be seized first if Paris proceeds step by step, with Epinal and Melun units en route and engineers dispatched to Ruhr zones. Washington hints at international mediation to avert occupation.

Frank FE. Mason Ai. N Paris France Rhine Inter-Allied Preparations Commission Germany Reparations Commission Ruhr Essen Krupp 124Th Infantry 62Nd Field Artillery Epinal Rhineland 138Th Dragoons Melun 20Th Army Corps Nancy Public Works Engineers Toulon Dusseldorf Coblenz Washington Hughes International Commission of Experts State Department

Great Actress Bernhardt in Straits Despite Wealth

Paris report notes Madame Sarah Bernhardt, though beloved worldwide and having earned vast sums, faces severe financial hardship. Debts largely stem from her son Maurice's ill advised investments, prompting a return to the stage to clear obligations. Sacha Guitry contemplates benefit performances in the United States and England to raise 1,900,000 francs for her debts.

Paris Madame Sarah Bernhardt Sarah Mme. Beinhardt Maurice Sacha i Guitry Bernhardt United States England

Carman Freed in Jewel Robbery Case in New York

Actor dancer Frank Barrett Carman, questioned in the $500,000 jewel robbery involving Mrs. P. Schoellkopf of Buffalo, was discharged by Magistrate McQuade in New York on January 8. The case centers on a high value theft linked to the capital region social circle.

New York Frank Barrett Carman P. Schoellkopf Buffalo McQuade

Morristown Mourns Ellis McMillen Funeral After Indiana Crash

The body of Ellis McMillen aged 28 was brought to Morristown for funeral services after an interurban struck the auto he was driving in Fort Wayne Indiana. The death followed a crash that devastated his family and community.

Morristown Jan. S Ellis McMillen

Britain vows full debt repayment to U S on fair terms

British chancellor of the exchequer Stanley Baldwin told the American debt funding commission in Washington that Great Britain will repay every cent of the five billion dollar debt to the United States. He said Britain seeks settlement minimizing disruption to trade and does not ask for special favors.

Washington Stanley Baldwin the Excequer American Debt Funding Commission Great Britain United States Baldwin America

Denver Hit by Severe Windstorm Sets City Record

A Denver windstorm with gusts estimated at 65 to 70 miles an hour battered the city last night. Debris and collapsing chimneys, poles, and large signs caused widespread danger, with communications to nearby towns cut off and about 300 motorists stranded between Denver and Golden. No fatalities reported though property damage runs to hundreds of thousands of dollars as fire and police units respond.

Denver Cole Feroc Golden

Electric train crashes into stalled truck near Fremont

A Lake Shore electric train collided with a stalled motor truck five miles east of Fremont Ohio injuring about 60 people with three in critical condition and several fatally. The truck driver Henry Field of Detroit escaped on the running board after the truck was hit and thrown 200 feet.

Fremont Lake Snare William Hein Matilda Cizen Detroit Clarence A. DeGraf Tain Henry Field Michigan Cease Canton Timken Roller Bearing Co

Murdered Wife's House Burned as Suspect Flees

Dayton Ohio January 8 The home of Mrs Evelyn Szabo burned at 5 am as police seek her husband John Szabo 64 who escaped after being placed under arrest for the murder. Neighbor girl Gertrude Miller 14 had charged him. sheriffs call it Montgomery county's brutal crime. Szabo was later recaptured by Constable J I McClelland.

Dayton, O Evelyn Szabo John Szabo Montgomery County Szabo Gertrude Miller

Father collapses and dies after son's arrest shock

In Coshocton Ohio Abraham J L Carman, already frail, dies at home shortly after learning of son Frank Barrie Carman arrest in New York City over a jewel theft totaling about half a million dollars from Mrs. C P Hugo Schoellkopf. The family had kept the papers from him until Sunday morning when he read the Coshocton Tribune story.

Coshocton, O Frank “Barrie” Carman New York City Hugo Schoellkopf Abraham JL Carman Coskocton

Mayor Duff Honors Helpers From 1922 Service

Martins Ferry mayor Howard A. Duff sent letters of appreciation to individuals who aided the city government in 1922, recognizing their service and contributions to the community.

Martins Ferry Howard A. Duff

Fox Hunt Draws Crowd in Ashland Township

Large turnout exceeds one thousand as hunters pursue a fox through Orange township. The chase narrows during the hunt with a fox reportedly eluding capture and two making a quick exit.

FOX Hunt Ashland Orange Township

State expects break in Mer Rouge murders case

Four rival members of the hooded mob that killed Watt Daniel and Thomas F. Richards of Mer Rouge are identified by the justice department. Arrests are expected soon. One man may receive immunity for confession and prosecution cooperation. Prosecution will pursue evidence linking the Ku Klux Klan.

MER Rouge William K. Hutchinson Bastrop Watt Daniel Thomas IF. Richards Mer Louge Department of Justice Stree Ku Klux Klan

Oregon Flood Recedes After Week of Downpour

Oregon experiences its worst flood since 1890 as torrential rains raise rivers and wash out tracks. Lowlands flood, houses swept away, bridges toppled, and small towns halted. damage projected around 250000 dollars. The Willamette rises to 20.8 feet, five feet above flood stage.

Commonwealth Portland Ore Oregon Williamette

Viaduct Disaster and Ohio Governor Donahey Inaugural

Three killed and two seriously injured in a New York City area crash on Harvard Avenue viaduct after a car skidded on packed snow. The victims are Mrs Christiana Blaha 35 Mrs Ruth Uridil 22 and John Uridil 45. injured James Blaha 88 and Irene Blaha 6. In Columbus Ohio new governor A V Donahey vows nonpartisan, efficient government, discipline, and a strong judiciary while outlining duties from pardons to vetoes.

Cleveland, Q Harvard Avenue Eeast 26Th Street Newburg & South Shore Railroad Christiana Blaha Ruth Uridil John Uridil James Blaha Irene Hara American Steel & Wire So

Man Falls From Cliff Near Richland Furnace

McArthur Ohio January report states Anderson Skinner age 60 6 died instantly after accidentally slipping from a ten foot cliff near his Richland Furnace home. He was within a short distance of his house when the accident happened while looking at the horizon. He leaves a widow and several grown children.

McArthur Anderson Skinner Richland Furnace Mr. Skinner

Boy Sacrifices for Dog in Worcester Fire

Ten year old David Sessions and his brothers alerted the fire department as a blaze destroyed the home of Waldo E Sessions. David reentered to save his Airedale Tex but neither boy nor dog was found alive. The tragedy unfolded in Worcester Massachusetts on January 8.

Boy Dog Worcester Magss Waldo E. Sessions David Sessions David Tex

Woman held after killing Massapequa inn owner

Mrs May Wells 35, Pettit’s housekeeper, was arrested after Pettit owner of the Massapequa Inn was found with a gunshot wound in his hotel room. Wells fled the scene and claimed Pettit may have killed himself after inheriting $250000 two years ago and spending it all.

Massapequa N. Y May Wells James F. Pettit Massapequa Inn Pettit Wells

Weather Outlook For Ohio Valley And Tennessee

Weather outlooks for the period ending January 15 report much cloudiness with occasional ice or snow. Temperatures expected to be normal. Observers note potential for wintry precipitation across the Ohio Valley and Tennessee regions.

Washington, D. C Ohio Valley Tennessee

Mentor marsh murder grand jury probe opens in Lake County

Lake County grand jury began its inquiry into the Mentor marsh murder case as more than forty witnesses were summoned. Henry Burns, husband of the victim Mrs. Henry J. Burns of Cleve, was arrested and held on murder charges, proclaimed his innocence. Burns is a well to do Cleveland businessman.

Painesville, O Lake County Grand Jury Mentor Marsh Henry J. Burns Cle Henry Burns Cleveland

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