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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
1
The United States imposes explicit rules on manufacture and sale of alcohol and other alcohol-containing goods. Liquor held for commercial purposes must be reported to the Internal Revenue Bureau within ten days or face heavy fines. Authorities warn owners face mounting losses while Congress debates options.
The city federation will hold a meeting Monday at two in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Dr. Wiley T. Sprague will discuss his work and experiences in U S army camps. The public is invited and the talk is deemed worthwhile.
Fighters with good looks may have an edge in a boxing tournament Monday night for wounded soldiers of Fox Hills Hospital. Women judges will preside with referee Ray Smith of the 28th Infantry to decide the bouts.
In Youngstown Ohio on January 17 Waldek Zbyszko the Polish champion failed to throw Jim Londos the Greek champion within a 45 minute time limit in a featured wrestling match last night.
Chicago faces Wisconsin in a pivotal conference game as both teams seek the lead after similar margins over Iowa. Minnesota visits Urbana to play Illinois as part of the same schedule. Jimmy Burke has signed to return as manager of the St. Louis Browns in 1920.
In Cleveland Ohio an eighteen month old baby cried out waking Albert and Mrs Kargand. The gas from an improperly regulated furnace filled the home and the infant’s wails helped revive eight people including the grandparents and five siblings. Police and doctors treated the victims.
Washington January 17 John F Kramer federal prohibition commissioner says wholesale arrests of bootleggers may come soon as law takes effect at 12 01 am today with over one thousand agents plus aid from justice post office and revenue departments 25 000 officials prepared to enforce the ban on liquor wines beer and all intoxicating beverages even home brews under the Volstead act and constitutional prohibition.
In Buchtel Ohio January 17 fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Rife Sr. The couple elderly and ill both burned seriously. Grandson Russell 18 caused blaze by lighting a bank lamp in a clothes press. They were moved to daughter Mrs William Rife for care.
Admiral William S. Sims testified before the Senate committee on naval awards, recalling orders to confront Britain with as much resolve as fighting Germany. He urged a larger destroyer fleet and criticized submarine assumptions, citing missteps by the Navy Department and the need for decisive command during critical months of World War I.
Paris report says the supreme council announced the blockade on Russia would be lifted at once and cooperative societies would be given facilities to import and distribute merchandise cereals linseed oil and wood. Observers debate whether this signals policy shift or a tactical move to separate people from Bolshevik leadership.
Henry Kellner mayor of Jacksonville sustained critical injuries when his heavy coal truck went off an icy hill near Trimble on the Trimble Jacksonville road. He was crushed, removed to a nearby home, treated by Dr Von Scheele, then sent by train to Columbus hospital where doctors saw a possible chance of recovery. Kellner operates a coal business at the Hisylvania mine using a heavy truck for hauling.
In Cleveland Ohio on January 17 1920 the new prohibition pledge was celebrated as midnight struck. Crowds toasted with water not drinks and praised the enforcement law while advocates held a wake for J B who supported dry measures.
Mrs. Fuller, chief operator at the local telephone office, denies reports of scarlet fever among operators. She notes only sore throat and fever in the illness, with physicians saying there is no danger. Sanitary Officer Baker says only one recent case has been cleaned up as Athens remains not in danger.
In Cleveland on January 17, Timothy Shea acting president said the brotherhood of locomotive engineers and firemen will defer demands for a wage increase for a reasonable time until the railroad administration acts. He expects Director General Hines to decide by month end on the general wage request.
Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, expelled from the United States, intend to organize a society in Soviet Russia named The Russian Friends of American Liberty to promote social revolution in the United States. The 249 radicals aboard the Buford arrived at Hango with the destroyer Ballard and faced no incidents during the Kiel to Hango voyage. American officials will accompany them to the Russian border near Petrograd before returning to the Buford and Ballard. Possible entry denial by the Soviet government was noted as a contingency.
Governor Cox signed the Robison bill granting the state public utilities commission authority to suspend proposed rate increases. Telephone companies may not raise rates until after a hearing, with the measure having passed the legislature on December 12 and filed with the governor today.
Local railroad men were informed that effective Sunday January 18 passenger trains No. 1 and No. 6 will be reestablished on former schedules south of Athens. The trains had been halted south of Athens during the coal strike.
In Cincinnati a five story Newton Tea and Spice Co building fire killed three firefighters and injured fourteen. Dust explosion caused a wall collapse while crews fought flames from a bridge over the river. Loss estimated at 150000. Names and ages of the fallen and injured are listed. cause undetermined.
Portland reports General John J. Pershing will mobile tour key army posts with visits to Portland and Vancouver and a dinner hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The outing includes a meeting with the American Legion and a request to limit speeches per Pershing.
A Baltimore and Ohio yard report says a gondola car derailed or released its load at night, sending coal along the tracks for several yards. Section men worked through the night to clear the mess and restore normal rail operation.
New York on January 17 reports Broadway mourned John Bar Le Corn as liquor laws under Volstead and the eighteenth amendment shaped a sober night. Police and federal agents monitored violations while few restaurants held quiet services.
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