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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
2
Sixteen state promoters meet in New York to form the National Boxing Association with aims to set uniform rules for the sport. Founders include M. J. Hinkel of Cleveland and other key figures, seeking lasting organization for fans fighters and promoters.
Readings and attitudes toward Ohio University professors shape student chatter. The campus laments favoritism and workload while advisors prepare Saturday guidance on next semester choices as students draft tentative schedules.
Senator Jones charged at the National Merchant Marine Association convention that a United States Shipping Board agent blocked a Newark based American ship line to protect British lines from New York. He alleged British interests led campaigns against the American merchant marine and quoted ties between International Merchant Marine and the British Admiralty. Admiral Benson spoke as Shipping Board chairman amid the accusations.
Cleveland health director Rockwood announced an investigation into sleeping sickness now in several cities with multiple fatalities. The first local death was Ralph Heidt, 30, after a 10 day coma. Four deaths each reported in Columbus and Cincinnati, two in Toledo, plus others state wide. Over twenty ill, condition serious. official note the disease is not communicable. Local physicians have been consulted.
Norwegian engineer M Hiorth proposes a forty mile tunnel to carry Mediterranean water to the Dead Sea with a large power station to generate electricity and irrigate hundreds of thousands of acres. The plan includes canals beside the Jordan, salt works, fish nurseries, and irrigation from Lake Gennezareth, linked to biblical prophecies about Jerusalem and the End Times.
Day Charles condemned for murder had his execution delayed by a two week reprieve from Governor T F Kilby. Upon hearing the news Charles knelt and prayed after bidding relatives farewell.
Tomorrow at the O U gym the Pomeroy boys meet John Hancock in a fast contest after Hancock improves from a slow start. The Pomeroy girls face Hancock in the preliminary game with first whistle at 7 30.
The Chamberlain Cartridge and Target Company plant resumed operations today after a shutdown since October, with a 20 percent wage reduction effective.
Miss Lida Linere, fourteen, once famed as a right eye rifle shot, lost her right eye and adapted to left handed shooting. Her comeback drew notable attention at Pinehurst North Carolina.
A heavy fog in Omaha delays the planned early start for Mrs. H. H. Wheeler and Mrs. Draper Smith who were to fly to Washington in an airship to deliver Nebraska's electoral vote. The fog is lifting and a start is expected later.
Donors in Akron contributed over 700 to support Mr and Mrs Harvey Jackson after their two children were burned to death in a fire that leveled their home. Fellow employees of Jackson gave 500 of the total.
The Messenger Watch Dog reports Athens residents applauded a showing of General Pershing’s picture, roaring like when the Kaiser fled. A barber notes no oil on his shears for weeks, while vaseline keeps college hair in place. A noted businessman on a strict diet attended a Chamber luncheon hoping for a good meal, but his doctor joined him at the table. Cruel world.
A collection of famous last words and tongue in cheek cautions spans moments of danger, humor, and bravado. Notable quotes include a wary gun owner contemplating the barrel, a mule handler’s blunt tactic, a showdown with a drink, a self rebuke about a homemade creation, and a man hoping his wife is safe as he struggles to remove his shoes.
Athens residents aging eighty enjoyFlorida trip plans while noting a bottle of sea water souvenir may be repurposed, hinting at practical jokes or other uses during their journey.
Cleveland January 20 The average citizen is of little help in fighting crime says Police Chief Smith He notes citizen volunteers rush in with enthusiasm then disappear the next night He calls for more police and harsher penalties to curb crime and favors stricter law interpretation and less parole support
Jesse Frum denies beating or cursing Stella Frum in a common pleas court answer. Stella cites April 1 1920 as the date of threats and disappearance of household goods. They married August 1911 have one child Cathaleen 8. Frum seeks custody of the child.
Hebbardsville residents Mrs Clara Penrod and son John visit Sam Howard with Mrs Will Howard of Trimble. Mrs Susan Bennett of Athens stays with relatives. Frank Keller of Nelsonville visits Mrs C L D Masure. Hiram Frost eye trouble noted. Charles O Neal and family visit his parents at McDougal. John Frost of Athens visits Hiram Frost. A W Hudwell shows eye injury improvement. Everett Pauley hosts Mr Mon and Mrs Blackburn of Ath oor. W E Pauley of West Virginia visits parents. Elmer Mills visits grandparents at Froggy. Leonard and Helen Davis are ill at home.
Palm Beach's winter social scene previews next summer fashion, with shorter skirts, sheer stockings, silk ribbon hats, and pointed shoes. The report notes bold colors, collarless necks, and striking gowns including a pale pink crepe de chine sport outfit and extensive beading on tangerine silk evening wear.
In Columbus on January 27 promoter Al Hart brings William Demieras of Chicago and George Kotsonaros of New York to a finish match for the light heavyweight Greek championship. The winner will challenge Jim Londas, the current title holder, with both contenders around 190 pounds. Demetral, a former Greek champion, is famed for a deadly toe hold.
Norway announces plans to establish a museum dedicated to the whaling industry to preserve its history. The project aims to showcase the sector's cultural and economic impact and will involve regional partners and archival displays.
O W Page, Santa Fe train master, sues Harley H Sauders for 20000 damages claiming Sauders stole his wife Bessie. Page says a feminine phone call led him to a local theater where news reels showed his wife with another man after New Year.
Athens High hosts Huntington at the armory in a home contest after last week’s thriller. Athens seeks to extend a five game home streak while Huntington, boasting the year’s biggest local lineup, aims for revenge and heightens the clash with Wise Battin Barnes Sharp Bolin leading the charge. Muir out with a leg injury.
Four sleeping sickness deaths since October reported in Columbus health officials say situation hardly alarming as most victims had influenza and were already ill. One death occurred this week.
Columbus Ohio January 20 The search and seizure clause of the Miller prohibition bill creating a state law enforcement department faced renewed debate in the senate temperance committee today.
Leading stocks were generally higher at the opening of the stock market today in New York with gains across several major issues and investors watching early price moves.
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