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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1922

Page

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Prohibition Gains Seen Cutting US Revenues Loss

News reports in Hington outline that prohibition reduced saloon closures and saved billions in revenue losses. Officials note smuggling persists along coasts and borders while Canada and Mexico routes shrink with enforcement. Bonded warehousing withdrawals plummet from 28 million gallons to 116 in the second year, and government revenue rebounds to 665 million over two dry years.

Wa. K. Hutchinson Hington Nationsibirion United States Jounda Coast Line State Ofersey Chicago Florida New Coast Bahama Islands Michigan Rafie Canada International Borve Mexico Vssioner Haynes Haynes Govert Jumes Haynes

Raids Target Two West Union and Story Street Establishments

Sheriff Parker and deputies raided Kirons restaurant on West Union and Stevensons on Story Street Saturday night amid reports of gambling and liquor. A crowd gathered upstairs at Stevensons. officers found no direct evidence of alcohol but did recover a double barreled shotgun near Jenson who sat on a bunk.

Kiron West Union Street Stevenson Story Street Parker Inley Graham Offisady Jenson Lands Lliron Gene Gh

Eagles to Hold Largest Athens County Meeting

The Eagles gather in Athens for a major event Tuesday with Judge O'Donnell of Columbus to speak at 8 15 p m. An audience is expected, a parade from the line depot to the opera house will form, and bands will perform. Delegations from Nelsonville Murray City Glouster and other points will attend.

Athens County Judge O'Donnell Ing © Donnell Eagles Fens Eagles Tal On Line Nelsonville Tel Murray City Glouster Boints

Saved from Death in Cleveland Fire Rescue

Mrs Mildred Tyler and her three children aged three years and under were rescued from a bedroom fire this morning as flames cut off their escape, firemen carrying them to safety.

Cleveland Mildred Tyler

Brokerage Firm E. D. Dier & Co Enteres Bankruptcy

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court against E D Dier & Co a major brokerage house Judge Mack appointed Manfred W Ehrick as receiver to manage the firm.

Washington United States District Court E. D. Dier & Co Mack Manfred W. Ehrick

Hocking Coal Report Highlights Quality and Misconduct

Chamber of Commerce directors received a preliminary report from James Ginnan on Hocking coal market conditions. The study notes both high quality coal and troubling incidents including misloaded refuse and a threatened mine shutdown.

Chamber of Commerce James Ginnan Ginnan Columbus Detroit Chicago Northwest Glouster Nelsonville Hocking Pocahontas

Emigration officials take charge of local woman

Emigration officials came from Cleveland and took charge of Gladys Sharon formerly Gladys Wall of Elyria. It was announced she will be returned to her husband and baby in Canada, whom she is alleged to have deserted.

Elyria Cleveland Gladys Sharon Gladys Wall Canada

Newport police to aid troops in mill strike

Police and deputies of Newport will cooperate with troops already in the city to maintain order during the Newport rolling mill strike after two militia companies were not sent yesterday.

Newport

Man hunt for ambush shooters after state troopers shot

In Kanawha County West Virginia a large posse scours Cabin Creek hills seeking gunmen who ambushed and wounded State Troopers Lane H. Black and Z W Taylor. Black is hospitalized with critical wounds and physicians forecast possible death, while Taylor faces loss of an arm. Bertha Trent witnessed the attack and aided the injured men.

Charleston W. Va Taylor Henry Alford Capeas Logan County Bertha Trent

Tragedy in Little Ferry as Husband Kills Wife and Son Fears

Police report Pete Pepe shot and killed his wife in their home in Little Ferry New Jersey early today then wounded his 20 year old daughter Mary before taking his own life leaving police to investigate the double murder suicide scene at the residence.

Hackensack N. J Pete Pepe Mary Little Ferry

Great Copper Mines Reopen in Butte District

Butte Montana January 16 miners resume operations as copper mines and reduction plants restart in the Butter Great Falls and Anaconda districts. A 50 cent shift wage cut goes into effect and curtailment since 1919 ends with men returning as they apply for work.

Butte Mont Great Falls Anaconda

Change of venue sought for 75 miners in insurrection case

Logan West Virginia January 16 union attorneys demanded a change of venue for seventy five men charged with complicity in last Augusts miners insurrection. Among the prisoners are Frank Keeney Fred Mooney and William Blizzard of the United Mine Workers of America. Charges include pistol tot ing first degree murder insurrection and treason. A possible transfer to Greenbrier county is mentioned as a remedy for a fair trial.

Logan W. VA Frank Keeney Fred Mooney United Mine Workers of America William Blizzard Greenbrier

Delaware Quench Denatured Alcohol Sales Postponed

Columbus January 16 After protests against the Wednt act restricting denatured alcohol sales the state board of pharmacy will not enforce until due public notice is given. The board may delay until late spring before ordering cessation of sales of radiator alcohol from garages gas stations and hardware stores.

Columbus State Board of Pharmacy

Elimination of Waste Topic at AGC Construction Conference

January 16 opening remarks highlight waste reduction in industry as a principal topic at the Associated General Contractors of America conference starting here and running through the week.

Associated General Contractors of America

Donahey Is Sure to Be Candidate

In Columbus on January 16 public interest grew that Vic Donahey, once state adviser and 1920 Democratic rival of Governor Davis, will again seek the gubernatorial nomination. Donahey delayed formal announcement to confer with a few trusted friends, including former Governor Harmon who is ill.

Columbus Vic Donahey Davis Donahey Harmon

Rumored Chinese Uprising Threatens Pekin Regime

Canton China January 16 A new revolution across China looms larger than any in 11 years as civil war rages between the northern and southern republics. Yu Pei Fu demands Premier Liang Shi resign with his cabinet, threatening to march on Pekin with his forces if refused.

Canton China Pekin Yu Pei Fu Hunan Heph Provinces Liang Shi Wu Pei Fu

British viceroy relinquishes powers to Irish provisional government

Lord Fitzalan, the British viceroy for Ireland, formally handed over authority to the Irish provisional government at Dublin Castle, ending seven centuries of British rule as the historic transfer occurred today.

Old Castle Dublin Dublin Castle Ireland Lord Fitzalan

Jury arraigns row of defendants before Judge Worstell

Lucy Auflick of Nelsonville faced arraignment for shooting Hazel Burch with a .25 caliber automatic. Two bullets struck Burch. Auflick pleads not guilty and is free on $1000 bond. Other defendants include Barney Pierson for second degree murder and four men facing charges of theft, gambling, and receiving stolen goods with various bonds. Robert Lafollette pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined. Leslie O Wells and Rene Haybron pleaded guilty to burglary and stealing and received penitentiary terms.

L. G. Worstell Lucy Auflick Nelsonville Hazel Burch Vint McClain Robert Lafollette Worstell Leslie O. Wells Ohio Penitentiary Rene Haybron Bert Knopp Hary Taylor Charles Dugan Frank Lewis

Supreme Court Holds Final Memorial for Chief Justice White

The United States supreme court conducted final memorial exercises for the late Chief Justice Edward Douglas White on Monday in the court chamber.

Washington United States Supreme Court Edward Douglas White

Mau ray Reappointed Spanish Premier by King Alfonso

London report says Senor Maura was reappointed premier of Spain by King Alfonso and asked to form a new ministry, per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Madrid.

London Senor Mauray Spain Alfonso Madrid

Arbuckle Manslaughter Trial Enters Second Week With Incomplete Jury

San Francisco January 16 The second Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter trial enters its second week with a jury still incomplete. Attorneys seek to finish the panel before adjournment to begin testimony tomorrow. The defense may call new witnesses including Betty Campbell while the state plans to attack credibility of defense witnesses. Detectives have reviewed statements from the first trial as DA Brady hints at surprises.

San Francisco Roscoe Fatty” Arbuckle Betty Campbell Chicago Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Brady

Lloyd George pledges Cannes pact stable after Briand step down

London January 16 Premier Lloyd George told cabinet members he believes the Cannes allied policy remains intact despite Briand’s resignation and Poincare’s appointment. He attributes Briand’s fall to his Washington conference record and Near East policy, not a move to alter Cannes decisions.

David M. Church London Lloyd George Cannes M. Briand Raymond Poincaire Washington Near East Supreme Council

United States to Loan 5 Million to Cuba

The state department announced a private American banking loan of 5,000,000 dollars to the Cuban government. The decision followed talks with Major General Enoch Crowder, who returned from Havana after reviewing Cuba's finances.

International News Service Washington United States State Department Carlos de Cespedes Enoch Crowder Havana Cuba

Seaplane New York Returns After Bimini Search

The seaplane Seagull returned to Miami at 10 25 AM after a flight to Bimini to verify a report that the New York with five passengers had landed there. The New York is confirmed safe at Bimini in the British Bahamas.

Miami Fia New York Bimini British Bahamas

De Valera Rejects Peace Treaty as Barrier to Ireland’s Independence

Eamonn De Valera, former president of the Irish republic, declares the Anglo Irish peace treaty not a stepping stone but a barrier to complete independence. In his first authorized interview since peace talks opened he appears healthier and more optimistic after the Dail Eireann power struggle with Arthur Griffith.

Dublin Eamonn de Valera Irish Republic Ireland de Valera Dail Eireann Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein Aas United States

Bryske pleads for children as wife fined for liquor sale

In Elyria Ohio on January 16 Walter Bryske returned with his five children aged nine months to seven years after his wife was fined 600 dollars for liquor sales. He urged jail for his wife and for the children to be cared for, but Mayor Jones refused to detain or orphan the city jail. Police said Bryske owns two houses and several vacant lots and can pay the fine if he chooses.

Elyria Walter Bryske Bryske Jones

Germany Atta France Peril in New Stand

Berlin report says Dr Brauns labor minister warns isolation of France from rising French chauvinism. He urges patience and moderation and cautions against anti Russian campaigns by Ludendorff as Germany braces for shifts after Briand’s fall and Poincaire’s rise.

S&s Germany Dr. Brauns France Europe Ludendorff

Shortage of public health nurses in Ohio noted

Dr. H. H. Snively state director of public health told the General Practitioners Medical Society at the Chittenden Hotel that Ohio has 10 000 public health nurses while a crying need exists for 50 000.

Columbus Ohio H. H. Snively General Practitioners’ Medical Society Chittenden Hotel

Meeting Date Change at Presbyterian Church

The minister Dr Wilcox urged all who wish to unite in new church work to meet Sunday morning at the church. A second meeting was scheduled for Tuesday at seven in the church parlors to accommodate more attendees and discuss the change in timing.

Presbyterian Church Wilcox

Ford to Sign Muscle Shoals Contract This Week

Secretary Weeks said Henry Ford will have a formal contract for taking over the nitrate plants and water power project at Muscle Shoals ready this week and sent to Ford for signature. It may be delayed until next week before Congress sees any of the three offers. Weeks would not comment on Ford’s Saturday accusation that the government is using the offer for political football.

Washington Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Ala Ford War Weeks Weeks Congress Detroit

Bank Robbery Ends With Quick Capture in Canton

An masked man forced his way into the Dime Savings Bank in Canton on January 16, grabbing $1800 from the teller. He was soon captured in the lobby by bank staff and handed over to police. He identified himself as Manual Rodriquiz of Youngstown and said something was wrong with his head.

Canton Dime Savings Bank Manual Rodriquiz Youngstown

Historical notes from Miami County region milestones

Timeline items include the 1807 formation of Miami County from Montgomery County and the 1882 dedication of a Celina opera house. Also noted are the 1844 birth of Samuel D. Horton in Pompey and his death in Washington in 1896, and 1886 Cleveland water famine with bishop commentary attached.

Miami County Montgomery County Samuel D. Horton Pomeroy Washington, D. C Bishop Elder Purcell Cincinnati Celina Cleveland

Income Tax Forms 1040A Available January 18

The statement from Newton M. Miller, Collector of Internal Revenue, Columbus, announces that revised and simplified Forms 1040A for calendar year 1921 income under $5000 will be ready January 18 at the Columbus office and branch offices in Zanesville and Portsmouth. Returns must be filed on or before March 15, 1922. The form is reduced to four pages with two instruction pages to guide taxpayers.

Collector of Internal Revenue Columbus Ohio Zanesville Portsmouth

Ohio State Treasury Shows Higher Balance in December

The state treasurer reports a December 31 balance of 18,133,476, up from 15,157,748 a year earlier. Expenditures in the last six months totaled 33,850,223, vs 21,775,465 in the same period of 1920.

Ohio Columbus Archer

Runaway Halted by Police Chief

Chief of Police Lewis Graham halted a runaway milk wagon near Athens National Bank. The horse bolted up Court Street delaying deliveries from J. E. Bowles. Graham leaped aboard before it passed Bethel's grocery, stopping the wagon and preventing milk spillage.

Lewis Graham J. E. Bowles Athens National Bank Court Street Graham Bethel’s

Poincare Takes Over Foreign Affairs In France

Premier Raymond Poincare formally assumes both premier and foreign minister roles in the new cabinet. He meets British secretary Lord Curzon to discuss the Near East and the Franco Turkish treaty amid British objections. The cabinet plans a policy declaration to the chamber of deputies forthcoming.

Frank E. Mason I. N Paris Raymond Poincaire M. Briand M. Poincaire Foreign Office Marquis Curzon Near East Great Britain Chamber of Deputies Millerand

Milk Dumped As Ohio Dairy Crisis Deepens

A. Hull of the Ohio Farmers' Cooperative Milk Company says thousands of gallons of milk are being dumped in northern Ohio ditches because there is no market. Wholesale price at seventeen and one quarter cents per gallon fails to cover the rising costs of production, leaving farmers with no buyers and forced to discard surplus.

Percy Tetlow Tetlow Columbus Mr. Tetlow Ginnan Cleveland Ohio A. Hull Painesville Ohio Farmers’ Cooperative Milk Company Hull

Loyal League to Stamp Out Boot Legging in Ohio

In Cleveland on January 16 the Constitutional Loyalty League gathers at the Hotel Winton to combat bootlegging in bonded liquor and illicit spirits. Miss Mary Davey of Logan and state officials Don V. Parker and James A. White will speak. A reception honors Amy A. Koukonen of Fairport. The group aims to recruit 50,000 Cuyahoga residents.

Cleveland Ohio Constitutional Loyalty League Hotel Winton Mary Davey Logan Hocking County Don V. Parker Stae James A. White

Eastern Ohio miners union president to attend Columbus meeting

President Frank Ledvinke of the Eastern Ohio miners union travels to Columbus for the constitution committee meeting ahead of the state convention.

Breport Presi T Frank Ledvinke Eastern Ohio Miners” Union Columbus

Old Man Weds Summerfield Couple in Cambridge

Frederick Neiswonger aged 82 Civil War veteran and Mrs Belle King of Derwent wed in Cambridge on January 16.

Summerfield Frederick Neiswonger Belle King Derwent Cambridge

Fire safety booklet offer from The Athens Messenger

An appeal warns of high fire losses and urges readers to obtain a free Fire Booklet by mailing a coupon with two cents. Frederic J. Haskin, Director, invites residents to request information on protecting homes from carelessness and fire hazards with readable, plain address entries.

France England Holland Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Washington, D.C

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Ion Anatogel Agerg SA America Brokers Pudaco Great Copper Mines West Virginia Duenotice de Gwen Aes H. Martin U. N.S Briand Daniel O’connell the International News Court Sec Mr. Ford North Ohio Newton M. Miller Internal Revenue Poingaire Loyal League Miners Meeting
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