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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1922
Page
1
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, said miners in West Virginia will fight to maintain the present wage scale and seek government cooperation to uphold it as many operators push to reopen on a reduced pay basis amid suspensions in mining communities.
Senate leaders and progressives spar over Truman H. Newberry’s 1918 Michigan campaign funds. The dispute centers on whether Newberry benefited from nearly 200,000 dollars tied to supporters and if he bears responsibility for the nomination. Borah and others push for a vote on Newberry’s right to refuse public scrutiny.
Heliome L. Opie of Staunton Virginia testified before a senate investigating committee denying charges that he shot two soldiers during the Argonne Forest action in World War I. Lemuel C. Smith, a shell shock patient in a Virginia hospital, claims Opie entered a dugout, shot a soldier dead, and ordered the body removed.
Preparations for the annual Athens County Red Chapter event in the Chamber of Free Rooms begin at noon today with Coates of the Lake Division supervising. The audience will hear Dr. Agne speak on community organization. he serves with the American Red Cross and has ties to Syria and New York City's settlement work.
A Pennsylvania freight train collided with a school bus carrying children about ten miles east of West Virginia State line. Several youngsters died or were severely injured as the bus was struck at a crossing in foggy conditions. The driver reportedly proceeded after a signal indicated the track clear.
W J Harahan head of the C and O reports local shops are running at less than half force but expect full capacity by February. He notes notable gains on the C and O lines, especially in West Virginia coal fields, calling coal the thermometer of American industry.
Paris January 10. L Echo the new paper edited by Andre Tardieu former French high commissioner in the United States advocates strict enforcement of all Versailles treaty clauses and makes its first public appearance today.
A concise chronology notes the Miami Exporting Company failure in 1842 as Ohio’s first bank, Nancy Cooley’s 108th birthday death in 1868, Massillon opera house dedication in 1870, Rutherford B. Hayes’ 1876 gubernatorial inauguration, Atlee Pomerene’s 1911 U S Senate election, and Frank B. Willis’s 1921 appointment to fill Harding’s unexpired term.
New York January 10 quick trial was planned for Luther Buddy paroled negro captured in Philadelphia yesterday charged with murder of two New York detectives four days ago. District attorney Jacob Banton announced he would likely try the case himself and seek immediate calendar placement.
Senator Borah and fellow progressive Republicans challenge Newberry's seat claiming the 1918 Michigan primary was tainted by the corrupt use of money. They reject his claim of no personal responsibility for about 195000 dollars spent by his family and friends to secure the nomination.
Youngstown Ohio mayor Oles said floors may be torn up to expose fraud in the Raven high school and municipal hospital projects run by the Mahoning labor council. He cited alleged substitutions of milled iron fittings for brass and cheaper materials boosting contractor profits.
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 10 a local egg market faced a sharp slide as prices fell ten cents per dozen in a week. Dealers report losses up to three dollars per case due to winter supply contracted at old figures. Fresh eggs now cost 55 cents a dozen as the mild winter drives the slump.
In Newark Ohio on January 10 the retail price of milk fell by one cent bringing pint price to six cents and quart price to ten cents. This marks a continued softening in dairy costs for local shoppers.
President Harding and his cabinet discussed the invitation from European powers for the United States to attend the Genoa economic conference in March. The briefing covered diplomatic implications and potential participation decisions.
Factory employment in the automotive sector continues to show gains with sustained hiring across plants and suppliers. Analysts note steady demand and production ramps supporting ongoing job growth in the industry.
Night bus departs Glouster at and 9 with service to Athens at 7 30 and 12, reflecting local transit times.
Night Officer J M Cady was struck on the head with a blackjack in darkness while patrolling near Congress and Union streets. He survived the assault, went to his home, and Sheriff Parker searched for clues with no immediate suspect identified.
In Youngstown Ohio a bursting electric light bulb ignited a gas tank as Ernest Olson aged 44 drained it, leaving him fatally burned. The incident occurred January 10 and is noted as a peculiar accident with Olson the only named person.
John Kendrick Bangs, noted author and lecturer, has recovered after a hospital stay for intestinal trouble following an operation. Doctors announced today that his life had been despaired of but is now improving.
Governor Davis plans a sweeping survey of all Ohio state departments to remove needless positions and cut costs. He asks George E. Frazer of Chicago to lead the study, which follows the Dunn act reforms and will be reviewed with the cabinet.
Washington January 10 plans to sail delayed as difficulties in adjusting the five power naval treaty grow. British delegate Sir Arthur Balfour stays in Washington for at least ten more days while final provisions face bartering and possible amendments. The pact would limit ships and guns through 1938 with a fifteen year life and a ten year building holiday.
Tests in Delaware Warren Preble and Lucas counties show picric acid used for farm blasting. Officials say 80 valuable for blasting and another shipment of two carloals will likely be ordered from the government.
The Finland government announced the breaking of diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia, confirmed by a Helsingfors dispatch dated January 9. The move follows tensions between the two nations and ends formal communications.
In Santa Rosa California Luther Burbank introduces a white hulless oat that threshes like wheat and weighs about sixty pounds per bushel. Other novelties include mammoth crimson flowering artichoke, large round rose-like globes, a orange sunberry with blueberry flavor, a Brazilian tomato-like fruit, a Peruvian winter grass for forage, a super sweet corn, a yellow flowering hibiscus, a prickly poppy, and an armanthus called molten fire for its color.
Washington on January 10 reports that bonus legislation will be held up by the House Ways and Means Committee until the Senate and House Republican leaders reach a decision. The delay centers on the foreign debt funding bill and its impact on stalled action.
High school inter class tournament opens Wednesday at 3 30 PM in the Armory with four games two boys and two girls teams. The finals are set for next week. Red and Black trains for Friday's clash with London High. Hughes returns from illness and is ready to play. London High enters undefeated aiming for central Ohio title coached by Bill Lange of Wittenberg.
Geo Harvey the American ambassador to England and U S observer at the supreme council meeting was hurt yesterday in an automobile accident near Cannest France. He is resting easily today with back and head injuries reported minor.
Antonio Vresticiacconte perished from gas fumes while working in a Broad Street sewer. His body was recovered after an hour of searching near the Scioto river bank at the sewer mouth. He is the second fatal sewer gas case in four months in the same area.
General chairmen of federated shop crafts unions meet in secret in Chicago to decide on wage cuts and working rules issued by the railway labor board. The June vote to strike was held in abeyance pending the board's rulings, and a new strike authorization is likely before adjournment.
Ohio University seeks former students who did not complete courses to join the alumni association. Officials request addresses to mail publications including the Alumni Bulletin and Messenger. Readers with knowledge are asked to notify the Alumni Office by mail or by phone.
Arthur Griffith formally elected president by Dail Eireann succeeding Eamon De Valera who resigned after the peace treaty ratification. Dail ready to authorize Griffith to summon a South Ireland parliament next week. Pope Benedict congratulates Dail on ratification.
Cliff Cornell announces that bonus blanks have arrived in Athens and will be distributed at the Zenner store beginning Wednesday January 11 at 9 am. Men eligible must bring discharge papers. Blank distribution will also occur in Nelsonville and Glouster via Legion Posts.
Columbus January 10 announcement of C. C. Crabbe London floor leader and author of the Crabbe prohibition enforcement act seeking the Republican nomination for Ohio attorney general. He pledges a relentless fight against bootleggers and other law violators if nominated and elected.
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