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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
United Mine Workers officials report a change from sixty percent wage increase and six hour day to forty percent and seven hours a day. John L. Lewis says the modification aims for harmony while keeping cards on the table for the coal commission's ruling.
Schenectady Mayor George R. Lunn, twice elected on the socialist ticket, is called to testify as prosecutors press a case against five suspended New York socialist assemblymen. They argue the party seeks to overthrow the government and admit any related documents or speeches as evidence. The day opens with a challenge to expunge a letter and certain New York speeches from records.
Chauncey Ohio January 29 burglars entered the post office by knocking out a door panel and escaped through a window with about 200 dollars and several money orders. Bloodhounds trailed a faint lead through town but no arrest yet. Investigators suspect the same burglars who hit a Circle Hill restaurant slot machine Tuesday night.
Paris January 29 The Hungarian government requests more time to February 27 to answer the Allied terms of peace. A separate short item reports thieves breaking into a garage at Salineville and stealing two cars but abandoning them as pursued.
London dispatch reports Horatio Bottomley of John Bull condemns U S inaction at the start of World War I. He accuses America of neutrality and profit at allies' expense, urges frank speak on Anglo American relations, and shifts blame to Washington for delaying aid until German submarine warfare.
J F Rinn denounces Sir Oliver Lodge and Professor Hyslop as blocking proof of spiritual contact. He offers 5000 dollars for incontrovertible tests and says he would double the stake, ready to duplicate any claimed supernatural stunt.
In Montesano Washington eleven men stand accused of killing Warren Grimm during an Armistice Day parade. An official jury of five men and one woman is seated. unofficial juries from labor and the American Legion may be formed but their verdicts will not affect the trial.
Valuable certificates will be presented to relatives of men who died in France under the Stars and Stripes. The certificates will be given on a Washington Birthday observance arranged at a K. T. Crossen Post meeting Tuesday night. Relatives should write Major S. M. Johnson or Dr. Rhodes Nelsonville with the soldier’s name and death details. a French certificate will be issued if information arrives in time.
Federal officers in San Francisco opened an inquiry into Jack Dempsey war record letters sought by his former wife Mrs Maxine Dempsey. The investigation targets alleged letters and Dempsey and his manager welcomed a full review with W C Thomas named to lead the case after a DOJ report was submitted by E M Blanchard.
Dr Wilcox addressed modern history classes at the high school yesterday on Religion's Movement. He praised John Wesley as a pioneer in the movement and outlined its significance for today.
Troop One Boy Scouts will meet as usual this evening at 6 30 o clock.
United Press bureau reported in Washington that a national budget act will be written this session. Senator McCormick, author of a budget measure and committee chair, said the House has passed a bill and a Senate plan is under way. Conflicts over details are expected but leaders aim to act before June.
Paris January 29 Premier Miller and a new repopulation cabinet begin steps to replenish wartime losses. President Poincare issues a decree creating a supreme council of nationality of the ministry of health to devise methods to increase births. East Lansing Post Office must relocate as Michigan Agricultural College blocks site.
An Ohio Electric Traction car skidded on icy rails near the eastern Richmond limits and overturned, plunging forty feet across the road. About fifty-one passengers were aboard with a score injured though none fatally. All injured were Ohio residents traveling between Dayton and Richmond. Ten were taken to Reidhos hospital. others returned home or to work. Canton divorce suit follows.
Washington January 29 charges of extensive profiteering in potatoes have been raised as an investigation proceeds. Consumers pay 3.20 per bushel while farmers receive about 1.57, with middlemen and retailers taking the rest amid a nationwide potato shortage. Large stocks of the 1919 crop total about 128 million bushels.
Nine jurors have been secured in the United States district court fraud case in Grand Rapids as voir dire continues. Eight jurors were tentatively accepted by both sides while prosecutors and defense seek to finish jury selection this week and start opening arguments.
Important meeting announced for Friday night January 30 at Eats. H. V. Porter named as/N. G. on 1-28-32.
In Atlantic City New Jersey on January 29 Jesse Steelman a wealthy local farmer died after a grindstone attached to his car exploded as he sharpened his axe pieces struck his neck resulting in instant beheading in his garage.
The Department of Labor will launch a six week survey in 31 major cities to assess costs of clothing rent and other necessities while food prices are excluded. Investigators will pose as consumers to record prices from baby shoes to theater tickets and report to Dr Charles Baldwin.
Bi partisan treaty conference met to keep the compromise alive amid Republican opposition and Lodge’s stance on Article X and the Monroe Doctrine. Senetor Hitchcock announced a ten days notice to take up the treaty in open senate for debate.
Mayor Roush announces a city health board to address Athens health conditions. Appointees include Dr. F. P. McVay for five years, Prof. C. L. Mercer for four, Prof. N. Hoover for three, B. M. for two, and Attorney L. A. Koons for one year.
At a Chamber of Commerce lunch in Athens the need for a Y M C A was debated. Frank Roach spoke on Pittsburgh progress and Athens potential while Chief Carl Porter urged feasibility and city support for a Y M C A. Attendees showed steady interest despite a small crowd.
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