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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1921
Page
1
A series of blasts at the Sinclair Oil plant in Memphis Tennessee this morning killed twenty five people and destroyed homes nearby. Police believe a workman’s chisel sparked the tank explosion and that suspect may have been blown to pieces.
Police of Point Pleasant West Virginia search the Ohio River for Ira Roush a 22 year old from Antiquity Ohio who was robbed of 2000 and murdered by an unknown man who bought his motor boat. The suspect is believed to have taken the boat to Portsmouth.
Regular monthly meeting of Local Union 592 set for Tuesday January 25 at noon at the company store Hocking. If weather permits the Pittsburg 10 mine location is alternative. Secretary Mike Krivisti notes possible change.
Norlina N C January 24 calm returned as War Renton company of reserve militia took over duties after race troubles last night and today. Two negroes were killed and a white man and a negro fatally injured with four whites and two negroes injured. A mob of masked men detained prisoners outside the jail and shot two negroes near the building before dispersing.
Paris dispatch reports the allied supreme council opening talks on German disarmament and the Russian situation. President Wilson’s note calling for guarantees that the Soviets will not be attacked is a central issue for the council, with debates on German reparations Bolshevism in the Near East the Austrian crisis and Greece also on the agenda.
J. E. Semple, a West Virginia farmer, stood before Coshocton mayor Mayor Tisch for intoxication. He admitted to a $600 down payment on another farm and was fined with a line about adding $10 and costs. He carried $4,150 in cash at the time.
Fremont Ohio January 24 The National Carbon Company plant here reopened today after a Christmas shutdown with about 600 workers back on the job Other local plants are gradually boosting their forces as demand for material rises.
The court was asked to hear February 28 arguments on whether the interstate commerce commission can override state railroad commissions and order fare increases within states under the Esch Cummins act.
In Washington Ohio January 24 a blaze destroyed the Adkins home killing six members of James Adkins family including his wife their three week old infant and three other children along with Walter Bennett seventy. Adkins suffered serious burns and was burned from head to toe as the kerosene stove explosion tore through the room. He rushed to summon help and found the house burned to ashes with his family dead.
Twenty four mountaineers on trial for first degree murder in Williamson and Charleston will receive full support from the United Mine Workers of America Wamu announces through William Green national secretary treasurer.
Miss Blanche Phillips principal of Jacksonville high school and sister of Probate Judge Phillips was injured Friday in an accident at Jacksonville. She stepped from a train that did not stop at the platform, fell, and fractured an ankle with a serious sprain. She remains bedridden at home on Stimpson Avenue and will miss days of work.
General George W. Goethals urged halting planned reorganizations of the state highway department in Columbus. His report to Governor Davis called for policy changes over new personnel, proposing state highway construction and maintenance by the state while county road work remains with counties.
Montreal January 24 American skaters began arriving for the Canadian national speed championships set to start Friday. Next week Canadians will host a return meet with the Americans at Saranac Lake.
Police hunted two masked suspects after they shot and robbed Peter Szuperak, 32, of $572 and jewelry during a nighttime hold up. Szuperak was wounded in the arm as the pair fled.
Harlan Ky January 24 jury selection for the trial of Dr H C Winnes former Kentucky state veterinarian charged with the murder of Miss Laura Parsons moved toward completion with eight veniremen already seated most are mountaineers. Famous Kentucky criminal attorneys lead opposing sides as townsmen from miles around gather for the latest effort to solve the Parsons murder along Pine Mountain trail where she was attacked and killed. Winnes rode a donkey that day and voluntarily returned to Harlan after being suspected. He faced a grand jury but was not indicted until a new inquiry reopened. He later posted 10000 bond and secured counsel as the new grand jury indicted him.
Mike Kosh 48 confessed today to the murder of his wife in Lorain. Police linked the confession to a Polish obituary allegedly written by Kosh which also hinted at a plan to kill another man. The wife died in the arms of their 11 year old son. eight children survive.
East Side school district seeks parent calls to Miss Bridgman this week to gauge how many six year olds will be ready for first grade before April. The effort targets reducing crowding in first and second grades ahead of the January 31 second semester start and to determine registration numbers.
Speaker Rupert Beecham of the Ohio House rejects any move to bypass the Smith one per cent tax law without a public vote. He voices strong opposition to Taft bill proposals that would permit breaking the Smith law and calls for a strict debt limitation to address city financial troubles, with voter participation.
A workman’s spark ignited a tank holding 15,000 gallons of gasoline in Memphis on January 24, causing a massive blast that killed workers and wrecked property. No trace of the laborer was found.
Governor Edwin P. Morrow ordered an immediate investigation into night rider activity in Bath and Fleming counties. Masked riders warned tobacco growers to stop sending leaf to Flemingsburg and Carlisle warehouses and to plant no barley tobacco, with threats of violence if disobeyed. Wires were cut to hide the actions from authorities while market declines drive withholding.
Columbus Jan 24 Measures to improve Ohio education are ready for introduction as houses convene. A compulsory half hour daily physical education bill by Vernon M Reigel requires training in all schools and institutes. A diploma factory bill by the department mandates state charters for colleges and high standards to grant degrees.
A freckled 12 year old boy threatened Mrs. Albert Ruff with a gun near her Chicago home early today. She warned him to go away and he obeyed the demand. The incident ended without injury and police were not called.
Cleveland dispatch reports a regional economic revival as factories reopen or boost output after year end shutdowns. Wages fall about 20 percent, a lumber firm cuts prices with resumed production, and steel plants see strong demand with auto plants restarting, drawing back workers in Cleveland Youngstown Canton and Steubenville.
A new electrically powered tap ping machine enables threading cuts in metal at any desired angle, expanding precision for complex work. Research and development highlights potential industrial applications and improved adaptability for general machining tasks.
Chicago report describes the James King club a luxurious mansion for former riches now paupers. Judge Jesse Baldwin ruled the late James King will of 5 million dollars funds maintenance and the club opens to invited wealthy exiles. Members run the house with private apartments top chefs and strict visitor rules.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Bayley says all individuals who filed income tax forms for 1919 will soon receive a blank by mail. The forms were released today, January 24, in a move to prompt completed returns.
Dance notice announces a public event at Junior Hall on Wednesday evening January 26. Gents admission is 75 cents and ladies 25 cents.
Safety Director Rafael Johnson Mayor Roush and Chief Graham set new parking rules after a trial on Court street. Front wheel curbs on Court from Carpenter to Mulberry and on specific sides of East and West Union Washington State Mill Carpenter streets. Carpenter requires lengthwise parking due to narrowness. Parking on other streets remains allowed on either side. The system aims to reduce blocked traffic.
Dow Jones dispatch from Boston reports bankers weighing whether to fund an estimated 75 million dollar Ford Motor Company loan. It is believed Henry Ford will provide part of the money, but he is shopping nationwide to avoid onerous terms from eastern lenders.
In Cincinnati on January 22 Manru Spiegel fined Grieman of Sharonville and associates for selling watered milk. He called adulteration of milk a grave offense, noting citizens expect pure and wholesome dairy for babies.
Washington reports from government experts predict a global low in industrial mood is passing. Over six million workers idle in the US Britain and Europe may see unemployment fall by April as factories run full time and foreign trade improves. A commercial revival is underway with plants reopening and retail buying rising, while textile mills in New England and the South begin to see orders rise. Government economists expect higher production and stabilized or lower prices.
George Laughlin William Nelson and Sam Rosser testified against Okey Hall who was found guilty of transporting booze and fined 800 dollars by Justice Helwig. Sheriff Parker arrested Hall near Chauncey after a tip about a returning party from Glouster with four quarts of whiskey and a bottle testing 46 percent alcohol.
Weather forecast for Jan 23 to Jan 29 covers the Ohio Valley Tennessee and Great Lakes regions with normal or above normal temperatures, considerable cloudiness and occasional rain. The report notes the period will be unsettled and damp with variable conditions.
James White the superintendent argues that a private home remains safe from search and seizure under Senate bill 17. He says bootleggers would misuse homes as liquor storage and production sites, while crabbe act limits searches to unlawful sales.
Researchers report a new glue source from salted seal flippers yielding thousands of pounds annually. The discovery could supply industrial adhesives and prompts further study of seal byproducts and processing methods.
Columbus January 24 organized conference of executive committees from Ohio farm groups discussed a holding company capitalized at 2 million dollars. Plans call for it to take over farm financing marketing and purchasing with two directors from each organization guiding the venture. Represented groups include Ohio bureau federation Ohio state grange home protection league Ohio grain dealers association and Ohio livestock association.
Residents of Ohio’s eighth district face a proposed redistricting by Senator M B to align the senate map with the latest census. The plan would redraw lines to add Athens and Gallia counties along with Vinton and Es, asserting the act is essential to adjust representation by ratio.
In a Net League player exchange the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire QoEs from Boston Braves. The deal terms include multiple players and standard consideration without further details on the exact assets or compensation.
Frederic J. Haskin directs The Athens Messenger in a notice about a request form for a free copy of The School Health. Respondents are asked to include name and address and return postage with two stamps. The message requests the return postage and encloses a stamp for mailing.
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