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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1921

Page

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World Credit From States the Solution

Hoover tells the House Agriculture Committee that extending credit to starving European nations is the only solution to the global economic slump. He says the United States has a vast food surplus while Europe endures generations worst living standards amid debates to curb grain hedging manipulation.

Washington United States Europe Herbert Hoover House Agriculture Committee Hoover

Human Screen Devised Amid Dublin Attacks

Eight injured in three bombings targeting police as military officials implement a human screen. Proclamations threaten rebels with lorry patrols in Dublin and Meath Galway notices display De Valera caricatures with warnings of property punishment.

Dublin Meats County de Valera Crown County Galway

Lincoln grandmother carries Nebraska electoral vote to Washington

Mrs. H Wheeler of Lincoln Nebraska travels by air to deliver the state's electoral vote. The departure from Lincoln aviation field was delayed by fog and low clouds but she urged Pilot Holcomb to take off for the first leg of the journey.

Lincoln, Neb H. . Wheeler Lincoln Neb Washington Lincoln Aviation

Ohio University seniors prepare in caps and gowns

Ohio University seniors will parade into chapel in caps and gowns rented from a Chicago firm. The regalia arrives in cold austere but scholarly form and will be worn in chapel and at state events.

Ohio University Chicago

Hungry Men Are Hurt in Toledo Ship Yard Disaster

Ten work men were seriously hurt and several badly bruised at the Toledo Ship Building Company yard when a platform collapsed as they rushed toward the dock during a noon whistle. Most injuries were broken arms or legs. no fatalities reported.

Toledo, O Toledo Ship Building Company

Agriculture would suffer from property reappraisal plan

Dr. P. S. Light of New Philadelphia told the state tax commission in Columbus on January 20 that reappraisal of property across sixty-one Ohio counties would seriously discourage agriculture. He urged careful study as protests continued.

Columbus New Philadelphia State Tax Commission

Ohio consider quietus on fat jobs plans unveiled

Organizer George Frazer of Chicago says he discussed with Governor Davis and state lawmakers changes in Ohio government departments. Frazer, who reorganized Illinois under Gov Lowden, arrived in Columbus after an invitation from Davis to outline reform plans.

Columbus George Frazer Chicago Davis Ohio Azer Illinois Frank O. Lowden

Nine indicted in lynching case in Alabama guardsmen row

Nine members of Company M Alabama National Guard were indicted at Jasper on a murder charge linked to the lynching of William Baird a union coal miner who killed a guardsman. They are to be arraigned Friday or Saturday.

Birmingham Ala Company M Alabama National Guard Jasper William Baird Union

Poultry Show Winners Announced in Tenth Annual Event

Judges named winners as the tenth annual poultry show wrapped up in the Sloane building on North Court street. Welsh and Eberle of Nelsonville led with Barred Plymouth Rocks. J. F. Gulley of Athens won best White Wyandottes and Dr. Charles E. Howe earned best Partridge Wyandotte. Thor Olson claimed the finest Silver Laced pullet. Secretary A. Graham reported numerous top placements across breeds including Rose Comb Reds, White Rocks, Colored Wyandottes, and Barred Rocks with champions from Ghent to Athens. The show runs through the week.

Sloane Building North Court Street Welsh Eberle Nelsonville Plymouth Rocks J. F. Gulley Athens Charles E. Howe Thor Olson George Whipple Rhode Island A. Graham N. B. Baker George Holden G. E. Whipple Evan Griffith A. B. Cochran White Rocks Frank Moler Harry Atkinson Colored Wyandottes John Sprague White Wyandottes Berrett Young L. G. Cary Welch and Eberly Welch and Eberly F. R. Rhoades B. W. Buck W. H. Brown Wyandottes George Holdren

Western Ohio Lumber Company Cuts Building Material 30 to 50 Percent

Cold Water Ohio January 20 The Western Ohio Lumber Company announced a cut of 30 to 50 percent in all lines of building material. It is one of the largest lumber concerns in the region.

Cold Water, O Western Ohio Lumber Company Today

Icy City Streets Cause Fatal Accidents

Icy streets in Cleveland led to two deaths and many crashes. Wilbur Fitzgerald, 12, was crushed after stepping into a car path. Raymond F. Hubbard of Hartford, Connecticut, died when he slipped and fell under a Belt Line train.

Cleveland Wilbur Fitzgerald Raymond F. Hubbard Hartford

Rise of new mail pouch robbers alarm post office

Chicago reports a new generation of pouch robbers blamed on unrest. Adolph Germer, acting postal inspector, says thieves aim for large sums but most loot ends as cancelled checks. He notes pouch robberies are publicized and attract amateurs, though some schemes yield big cash.

Chicago al Jennings Ames Brothers Diamond Dick United States Adolph Germer Germer

Rich Man Puts Cleaner on Pair of Ohio Thugs

Canton Ohio January 20 Two hold up men confronted Arthur Keim 37 a Louisville millionaire at his garage door after they took his watch and keys he fought back and a bullet grazed his neck before he subdued the assailants in a dramatic self defense incident reported from Canton.

Ohio Canton Arthur Keim Louisville Keim Reim

Push of Actual Need in Coal Mines Floods Market

Chicago January 20 delegates at the coal associations of America warned that full operation of the nations coal mines for six weeks would cause over production. Mining facilities expanded during high price periods mean normal transport could flood the market at any time. Proposals to protect retail dealers from over production were discussed and a further coal price drop was not forecast.

Chicago The Coal Associations of America

Bryan wing to reorganize Democratic party nationwide

Charles W. Bryan, associate editor of The Commoner and brother of William Jennings Bryan, says the party will undergo intensive work in every political division from the counties upward to complete reorganization.

Lincoln Neb Democratic Party Bryan Charles W. Bryan William Jennings Bryan The Commoner

Ohio Senate Debates Prohibition Enforcement Bill

In Columbus on January 20 the senate temperance committee reported the Miller bill to create a state prohibition enforcement department and endorsed its passage with an emergency clause. The measure aims to block a referendum next November and has backing from dry leaders. The same filing notes a show down over an anti trust exemption for marketing organizations and other welfare bills in the general assembly.

Columbus The Senate Temperance Committee Senate Davis Farmers of Ohio General Assembly Brand Champaign County Shafer van Wert State Commission For Blind Butler Hulbert Sandusky

Round-up at Sinn Fein Centers in London Seizes Documents

In a broad raid across Sinn Fein centers in London, police seized important documents but found no arms or ammunition. Scotland Yard said no arrests were made and the operation followed rumors of a planned widespread property destruction, marking one of the most extensive searches in months.

London Sinn Fein Scotland Yard

Lenin in danger as poison plot rumors swirl in Riga

Nicolai Lenin's life is reported in serious danger with conflicting conditions and rumors of a poison plot. Guards allegedly mirror czarist methods, inspecting foods before serving. servants implicated in alleged conspiracy. authorities monitor all meals for poison traces.

Riga Nicolai Lenin Moscow Lenin

Claypool Dies in Columbus Former Congressman

Horatio Claypool aged 61 of Chillicothe died in Columbus last night from uraemic poisoning. He was a former congressman and prominent public figure. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Prohibition Agents Seize Liquor From Wealthy Citizen

In Cincinnati Ohio on January 20 three prohibition agents hunted for confiscating a stock of liquor from Larz Anderson a wealthy society man. The agents displayed badges and demanded the drinks Anderson directed them to his cellar and they loaded a limousine with 20 quarts of ice and gin.

Cincinnati Larz Anderson Anderson

Harding plans cabinet picks after Florida trip

President-elect Harding will travel to St. Augustine, Florida for private talks with advisors as he shapes an administration. He says no cabinet is set yet and decisions will wait until a complete organizational plan is ready. He aims for a Republican cabinet based on best service, not party obligation.

Raymond Clapper United Press Marion Best Minds St. Augustine Fla Harding Florida Charles B. Hughes Elihu Root State Treasury

Widow Bride of Aviator Sparks Estate Suit Plan

Peggy Marsh English chorus girl and mother of four-year-old son claims the child is of the late Henry Field Chicago millionaire. She marries Albert L. Johnson former army aviator a nephew of the late Tom Johnson former mayor of Cleveland. The suit against the Field estate was reportedly settled out of court while Marsh recovers from appendicitis.

New York Peggy Marsh Henry Field Chicago Albert L. Johnson Johnson Tom Johnson Cleveland Miss Marsh America England Field

Governor to name new state highway commissioner

Senate confirms Swisher as civil service member and Poor as utilities commissioner while the governor in Columbus announces a pending appointment to succeed A. R. Taylor as state highway commissioner. Potential candidates in executive circles include Bookwalter Small and Herrick.

Columbus Davis A. R. Taylor Findlay S. Bookwalter Dayton T. W. Small Ada L. C. Herrick Norwalk Rolin Swisher Civil Service Commission George T. Poor Cincinnati Utilities H. A. Dykean Elyria Senate

Street Car Fare Box Robbed in Pomeroy Incident

A Hobson Racine street car was robbed of its fare box last night in Pomeroy. The 50 to 60 dollar box contained receipts and tickets and was lifted while the car moved from Rutland street to Locust street. Conductor Henry Feiger and Motorman Homer Roush operated the car, and Superintendent Hennessy suspects a former employee due to knowledge of the box mechanism.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Hobson-Racine Hobson Homer Roush Henry Feiger Rutland Street Middleport Locust Street Hennessy

Bryan Urges Cleanup of 1921 Losers

William Jennings Bryan launches a drive to purge reactionaries from the Democratic party and make it progressive to compete with the Republicans. He outlines for the first time his plan for democracy’s Come Back to revival and unity.

Wm. Jennings Bryan Reactionariet

Bryan urges progressive reform for Democratic Party

William Jennings Bryan argues not for immediate party reorganization but for replacing reactionary national committee members with progressives who back permanent prohibition and oppose Wall Street exploitation. He says the party must court progressive Republicans and reflect true domestic sentiment to gain voter confidence.

William Jennings Bryan United Press Miami Fra Democratic Party National Committee Wall Street Republican Party Senate House

English Pocket Case Warns If Man Leaves Desk

A pocket case for fountain pens invented in England rings an alarm bell if a man departs his desk forgetting to take his pen.

England

Harding’s wardrobe shows a forty four size across coats

Chicago January reports Warren G. Harding the president elect is nicknamed a "forty four" by merchants tailors at a convention. Two coats sized 36 on display reveal wartime economy left him needing many suits. Tailors say he previously ordered a dozen suits at once due to war restrictions.

Chicago Warren G. Harding United States International Merchants Tailors and Designers Harding

Britain urges long term terms on war loan to US

A British exchequer official warned that demanding immediate payment of war loans to the United States could trigger national bankruptcies in America. He proposed converting the debt from demand to a 20 year period, noting Britain is willing to pay principal and interest but cannot meet a lump sum. He warned back interest disputes could push Britain to curtail imports for years.

Lloyd Allen United Press Yndon America Great Britain Britain United States

Italian Scientist Claims Colorful Wire Photos Possible

An Italian scientist asserts that pictures sent by wire can be transmitted in their natural colors. The claim highlights advances in color transmission technology.

Japs Proclaim Budget Rise Sparks Diet Debate

TOKIO January 20. Japan faces a national budget bill of 562000000 yen about 28000000 dollars. Half the sum funds army and navy. Cabinet says the amount is the lowest necessary for national defense as it submits the bill to the diet for discussion today.

Tokio Japan Diet

Child Dies in Huntington Sleeping Sickness Case

Mary Doss aged three died in Huntington West Virginia on January 20 after a three week illness described as sleeping sickness. The health department reported no other cases at this time.

Huntington W. Va Mary Doss Health Department

Dempsey Carpentier Title Bout May Be Solo Effort

New York January 20 the world championship match between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier may be staged by a single promoter. Retirement of William A Brady and George B Cochrane from promotion duties leaves Tex Rickard to carry through with the affair.

New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier William A. Brady George B. Cochrane Tex Rickard Afair

Britain weighs naval strength as disarmament talks loom

London reports indicate Britain plans to review its sea power while chasing disarmament. A special committee including Andrew Bonar Law and Winston Churchill contemplates laydown of limits and whether Britain can maintain naval parity with the United States amid German victories and public anxiety.

London Britain America Andrew Bonar Law Admiral Beatty Wi Churchill Lise

Officer Shot in Suffering Wounds During Dive Incident

Detective Shipe reports an armed double barreled shot aimed in the general direction, injuring an officer. The event details remain unclear as the suspect fled and authorities investigate the shooting and motive.

Small Shipe

Cross Faces Death Penalty Determination At State Prison

The article notes Cross awaiting execution at the state penitentiary after a conviction for the landlord case last October. It describes the moments before the scheduled chair sentence and the final legal proceedings surrounding the case.

Cross

Woman Charged with Murder After Fatal Firearm Incident

Maude Miller, 36, faced murder charges after she shot a man she believed was burglarizing her home early after midnight. Officers say the intruder knocked, then kicked a door. Miller fired, thinking it was her husband returning. The man died from the shooting.

Maude Miller Mrl. Ier Anar

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