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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1921

Page

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Prison farm milk fed wards amid probe at London

London prison farm employee testified before a special house committee on tubercular milk for state wards. Guthrie defended innocence and denied knowledge of corn prices while Crabbe pressed records. Shaw and McIntyre denied related tuberculosis test or cattle purchase knowledge.

Columbus London Special House Committee S. Guthrie State Board of Administration Co. C. Crabbe Guthrie Crabbe Norman E. Shaw Shaw Charles McIntyre The Board of Administration McIntyre

Woodmen awarded 10500 in Cincinnati streetcar case

After nine years in court W. G. Woodmen received a verdict of 10500 against the street car company for injuries suffered in an accident nine years ago. The case dragged through the courts for nearly a decade.

Cincinnati W. G. Woodmen

Plumbing Bills Should Be Less This Spring

TOLEDO January 27. Plumbing costs for a new house are projected to be about 25 percent lower this spring than in 1920. Soil pipe drops about 30 percent per ton, enameled ware baths bowls down 20 percent, brass fixtures down 15 percent.

Toledo F. W. Terwilliger American Plumbers Supply Company

Husband Seeks Divorce and Restraining Order in Property Dispute

Edward Sickles seeks divorce from Dessie Sickles and asks a restraining order to prevent destruction of his property near his home. He alleges threats of property damage and improper relations with a man named William McDonald. The couple married in 1910 and have a nine-year-old child named Hazel.

Edward Sickles Dessie Sickles William McDonald Sickles Hazel

Mayor Says Policemen Won’t Patrol Shimmy Halls

Lorain mayor Grall declares police will not be assigned to dance halls where the shimmy is allowed. He calls the dance a moral threat and says it harms public morals.

Lorain Grall

Seek to Break Wage Scale of Railroad Men

General W. W. Atterbury, vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, travels from Philadelphia to Chicago as chair of the labor committee. He plans to oppose renewing the national wage agreement that governs railroad workers and warns of wage cuts, board hearings, and potential railway paralysis and bankruptcy if renewed.

Philadelphia W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Association of Railroad Executive William G. McAdoo Atterbury Federal Board

Barnard Student Blanches Spellman Runs From Exams

Benjamin F. Spellman, father of Blanche E Adele Spellman a Barnard student, left New York for Montreal after receiving a letter that she had run away from Barnard exams to enter the University of Montreal.

New York Benjamin F. Spellman Blanche E. Adele Spellman Barnard Montreal Spellman University of Montreal

Okey’s Fine Reduced and Release in Liquor Case

Prosecuting Attorney W. B. Bartels prompted Justice of the Peace Helwig to cut J. Okey Hall’s $800 fine and costs in half and release him. A $400 balance will be held over as an object of good behavior. Hall was found guilty of possessing and transporting intoxicating liquor unlawfully and given ten days to produce the $400, which he claimed he could not do.

Okey W. B. Bartels Justice of the Peace Helwig J. Okey Hall Hall

Make Play Safe for Kiddies in Cleveland

Leads from women’s civic groups and residents push to protect children this winter as many kids are injured while playing in the streets. Advocated remedies include winter playgrounds in city parks toboggans where possible and roping off certain side streets as playgrounds.

Cleveland

Young boy released on bail in murder case at La Porte

In La Porte Indiana on January 27 an 11 year old Cecil Burkett was freed on $10,000 bail after being indicted for first degree murder. The state was aided by leading county citizens who posted bail. The boy’s playmate Benny Slavin age 9 was killed on Thanksgiving Day in an incident Cecil says involved an accidental discharge of a loaded gun. The trial is scheduled for the March term of Starke County Circuit Court.

LA Porte Ind Cecil Burkett Starke County Benny Slavin Cecil

Dance at K of P Hall Chauncey Saturday Night

Dance at K of P Hall Chauncey Saturday night January 29 with music by Glouster orchestra. Good order lunch served. 1-27-2.

K. of P. Hall Chauncey Glouster

Highway department probe urged in state legislative resolution

A joint resolution introduced in the Ohio Senate by Senator Hopley calls for a legislative probe into the state highway department. The measure, backed by Governor Davis and Senate leaders, accuses bidders of collusion and cites force account road construction and contracts exceeding market value. A three senate and three representative committee would have power to summon witnesses with a $1,500 appropriation requested.

Columbus State Highway Department Senate Hopley Bucyrus Davis Geither Highway Department Ivobe

Vessels Aid Distressed S.S. Cannonier Off Atlantic

Report says several vessels have rushed to assist the Lloyd Royal Belge steamer Cannonier about 150 miles from New York. The exact nature of the freighter's trouble was not disclosed as rescue efforts continue.

New York Lloyd Royal Belge Cannonier

Aviator Albert L. Johnson Marries Peggy Marsh in Spotlight Union

Albert L. Johnson of New York and Cleveland, wartime aviation instructor now in insurance, marries English actress Peggy Marsh mother of Henry J. Marsh. Johnson dismisses reports of vast wealth as Fantastic.

Continents Peggy Marsh Henry J. Marsh Henry Field II Albert L. Johnson New York Cleveland

Special Services at Hebbardsville Church Plans Two More

Special service Sunday night at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. James Miller at 7. A follow up service is set two weeks later and a third two weeks later with "George Washington" as the subject.

Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church James &. Miller George Washington

Error Is Alleged in Latest Appeal

Petitions in error were filed in common pleas court today by John Katzer and Joe Hreha who were recently fined by Justice Helwig for assault and battery upon Joe Koski at the Hartman saloon in Modoc. They pleaded guilty before Justice Helwig but the plea was not entered on the docket until four days later. The petitions ask that Justice Helwig’s judgment be set aside.

Common Pleas Court John Katzer Joe Hreha Justice Helwig Joe Koski Modoc

Skeleton find shocks Cleveland city hospital site

Cleveland officials investigated after more than twenty human skeletons were found in an excavation for a new city hospital. Police suspected the area had been used as a burying ground by a city infirmary about 15 years ago.

Cleveland New City Hospital City Infirmary

Tenes Time at Hand in Trial

Williamson W Va January 27 trial resumed for 23 defendants charged with murder in Matewan killings last May Judge R D Bailey to rule on motion to quash indictments defense claims grand jury not all state residents at time of offense Prosecuting attorney alleges a defendant displayed a loaded revolver in court prompting a door search of entrants.

Harding plan envisions patient Mexico policy via Victoria talks

United Press reports President elect Harding will seek to guide Mexico toward reform through talks with Senator Fall and Henry Fletcher aboard the houseboat Victoria. If Obregon fails to pacify the country or a new revolution arises, intervention would be considered. A revised treaty replacing the 1847 Mexican War agreement is expected as the first step.

Raymond Clapper United Press Palm Beach Fla Mexico Harding Victoria Fall New Mexico Henry P. Fletcher Obregon United States Fletcher Senator Fall Carranza

Were All Wrong Garden City

Sergeant Cy Young was covered with spots. Doctors declared smallpox and German measles as the cause and said vaccination was proceeding for 500 soldiers and civilians. Shrimp salad was mentioned by Young in the garbled report.

Garden City N. Y Cy Young Young

Health nurses work hard in Athens county

Miss Munn led a chamber of commerce talk on public health efforts in Athens county. Red Cross nurses have expanded since the war, with five nurses currently in the county and a new nurse slated for Glouster district February 1. Since last September nurses visited schools, examined 3,034 children and found 4,627 defects, with 2,005 underweight.

Athens County Chamber of Commerce Miss Munn Red Cross Glouster

Langley Honored Ship Deck Plans Unveiled

The project will rename the vessel the Lander to honor Prof. Samuel Pierpont Langley famed for early flight experiments. A level flying deck runs fifty eight feet above water, with a five foot wide land area.

Lander Samuel Pierpont Langley

Ford Lim Change in 1918 Michigan Senate Recount

In Wayne county Detroit recount shows Ford gaining, reducing Newberry’s margin from 7500 to 4900 votes. To overturn, Ford would need about 5000 more votes from 91 precincts, though pace is not evident. Analysts say even if Ford leads, he would not gain a seat without further action.

Washington Wayne County Detroit Senate Michigan Truman H. Newberry Henry Ford Ford Newberry Treeill Supreme Court

Mexican expedition aimed at Arietas revolt in Durango

Mexico City reports a military force sent to quell a revolt led by the twelve Arieta brothers in Durango. The Arietas reportedly attacked a mining camp at Tepehuanes with Americans present. Additional troops stood by to follow if initial reports were unfavorable.

Mexico City Durango Tepehuanes

Flour fog escape saves grocer from gunman

Harry Dunsman a Cleveland grocer escaped a gunman after using a scoop of flour as cover and fled with $750. The incident occurred amid dense fog as he dodged the thief and disappeared into the night.

Cleveland Harry Dunsman

Grapes Turn Into Wine. Prohibition Enforcers Watch

New York report says Jerry Fiegello sought to return stolen goods but lawmen monitor the case as what began as grapes becomes wine under prohibition.

New York Jerry Fiegello Prohibition

Flu danger seems over says Cleveland health chief

Cleveland health commissioner Rockwood states the influenza epidemic has run its course. He reports ten new cases today, contrasting with 1467 cases at the same time last year, and notes people know how to protect themselves.

Cleveland, O Rockwood

Allies Likely Order Germany to Cut Armies by Two Thirds

Paris reports the allied supreme council expects Germany to disband about two thirds of its armed forces within a month. Marshal Foch and General Wilson are to report on the German situation. Lloyd George and Briand reportedly compromised. reparations remain undecided with France seeking 200 billion marks over thirty years. Letvia and Estonia recognized as sovereign states.

John DE Gandt United Press Paris Allied Supreme Council Germany Marshal Foch Wilson Council Lloyd George Briana France Letvia Esthenia Sir Auckland Geddes United States Europe

Ohio University Students Await Final Examinations

Anxiety fades as exams conclude Friday evening after a week that began Tuesday morning. Most professors hold tests this term, and campus relief is expected once the last paper is turned in.

Ohio University

Soldier bonus bill moves forward after attorney general ruling

The Day soldier bonus bill gains momentum in Columbus as Attorney General Price rules its provisions constitutional. Senate committees on taxation, military affairs favor reporting the proposal with minor changes requested by Price. The measure awaits passage through the next stages.

Columbus Price Senate Committee On Taxation Picer Senate

Paper Owners Oppose Shorter Work Week

Columbus January 26. The Associated Publishers Association condemns typographical unions efforts for a shorter work week and limits on apprentices in labor contracts. Resolutions passed with one dissenting vote.

Columbus Ansoerat Organization of Pro- Publishers

Armory Fire In Cleveland Traced to Radicals

In Cleveland on January 27 authorities investigated a $300,000 Grays Armory fire. Federal and state officials questioned more than twenty witnesses as Captain H. H. Shoupe, armory trustees' leader, declared he believed radicals caused the blaze amid reports of break in attempts at the armory.

Cleveland, O Grays Armory Thomas Doreen H. H. Shoupe

Ohio Dailies elect G W C Perry president

At the mid winter session in Columbus G W C Perry of Chillicothe was re elected president of the Associated Ohio Dailies. Fred W Bush of Athens Egbert H Mack of Sandusky were chosen vice presidents Louis H Brush of Salem was re elected secretary and Alfred Haswell of Bowling Green was named treasurer.

Sush

American Red Cross Officer Tells Of Capture By The Red Army

Captain Emmett Kilpatrick of the American Red Cross recounts his capture near Novo Alexevo and confiscation of belongings by Budenny Cavalry after leaving Thedesia. He describes being stripped, searched, and guarded, then taken to a peasant’s cottage while the group debated his fate. He served in World War I with an Alabama unit.

Red Cross Red Army Emmett Kilpatrick Budenny Cavalry Russia General Wrangel Irene Knrajevitch Constantinople Kilpatrick Moscow Alabama Wilson American Red Cross United Press Thedesia Koutepoff Rickavo Cragonsy Rogacheck Rickova Novo-Alexevka Pirontan Budenny

Ulster Home Rule Fears Grow as Sinn Fein Moves

Belfast dispatch reports Ulster fears of chaos if home rule advances. Sinn Fein campaign to block Irish self government and Sinn Fein plans to elect deputies to a northern parliament. Unionists seek a formal response while Sir Edward Carson declines to lead, signaling deep political tension ahead of a December deadline.

Charles M. McCan United Press Belfast Disto Ireland Chrim Sinn Ulster Sir Edward Carson

Southern Tariff Talks Formed in 1920 Session Report Planned

An official session report will be prepared. The Southern Tariff alliance formed in 1920 at New Orleans with John Fort Worth Texas named president. An attempt to establish permanent headquarters in Atlanta or Washington is expected.

Southland Washington New Orleans Johnby Fort Worth Texas Atlanta Washington D

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