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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

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Democratic National Convention Opens in San Francisco

The Democratic national convention began at 10 37 a m in San Francisco with a packed auditorium as delegates, reporters and spectators heard speeches on the platform including a strong push for the league of nations. Chairman Robinson and Senator Glass led the reading of the platform amid loud cheers and a suffrage demonstration following the woman suffrage plank.

Bryan Robinson Committee On Senator Glass Glass Wilson League of Nations Republican Party Resolutions Committee New Jersey Louisiana Tennessee

One H C Smith remains in Ohio Republican secretary race

In Columbus on July 2 the Ohio Republican primary for secretary of state narrows to Harvey C. Smith who seeks re nomination. Harry Clay Smith of Cleveland and Harold C. Smith of Elyria are ruled out after protests alleging collusion and conspiracy. Charles Q. Hildebrand aided the nomination process.

Columbus H. C. Smith Harvey C. Smith Harry Clay Smith Cleveland State Smith Thomas A. Good Harold C. Smith Elyria Smith

Three Leaders Divide Votes in Race for Federal Nominee

San Francisco July 2 With no candidate clear of unassisted support the best McAdoo can target is about 600 delegates, Palmer near 600, and Cox around 400. Analysts foresee a potential deadlock as second choices from rivals could swing blocs and prolong a drawn out contest among McAdoo Palmer Cox Davis and Maddox.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press San Francisco William G. McAdoo A. Mitchell Palmer Cox McAdoo Palmer Hack

Democratic Platform Features Silent on Prohibition and Irish Stance

The platform submitted by Senator Carter Glass outlines three key planks: no stance on wet and dry issues, strong support for the League of Nations covenant with prompt ratification and possible reservations, and sympathy for Irish aspirations without endorsing American recognition of an Irish republic. The document notes the resolutions committee chairmanship and signals cautious reforms.

L. C. Martin United Press San Ffancisco Carter Glass Virginia League of Nation Irish Republic

Platform aligns with Wilson on most points

The platform supports veterans farming schemes and farm homes without a cash bonus, urges labor and agricultural policy, and backs women’s interests and suffrage. It praises the league of nations covenant but criticizes Republican positions, highlighting two exceptions Armenia and the league issue.

United States Armenia Wilson League of Nations

Colored youth fined for drunken car theft in University Terrace wreck

Lewis Washington, a colored youth, was arraigned before Mayor Roush after stealing Ed C. Berry’s touring car and wrecking it in the heating system ditch on University Terrace. He pleaded guilty to operating an automobile while intoxicated, received a $100 fine plus costs, and was ordered jailed until paid. The other youth was released. Police noted old elderberry wine in a gallon jug found with them. the car suffered major damage but no injuries occurred.

Lewis Washington Ed C. Berry University Terrace Roush Washington Altho

Dance at Amesville at Fleming Hall July 3

Fleming Hall hosts a Saturday night dance in Amesville with square dances only. Come and enjoy the evening.

Amesville Fleming Hall

Ultimatum on Irish independence plank at Democratic convention

Delegates favoring an Irish independence plank prepare an ultimatum to be served on the resolutions committee of the Democratic national convention. A 13-member floor fight committee is appointed to push the issue, headed by Fitzgerald of Rhode Island with P Walsh acting as counsel for the organization.

San Francisco Fitzgerald Rhode Islandions Committee P. Walsh

Three Killed in Plane Crash at Frisco Field

An airplane carrying David Lane, Paul Lane aged 10, and a third man crashed at Maring Flying Field after hitting a high voltage wire. Lane, an overseas veteran, was piloting. Paul Lane was his nephew and Harvard civil engineering graduate.

Frisco San Francisco Maring Flying Field David Lane Paul Lane Lanei L. Tucker Harvard University

Reception for Ohio University students postponed

The reception for summer school students at Ohio University tonight is postponed to Wednesday July 7 at 7 PM. The event will run from 7 to 9 30 PM due to today’s rain.

Ohio University

Big Dance at Lockharts Hall Opens Weekends

A social dance event titled Big Dance will be held at Lockharts Hall in Guysville starting Monday night July 5 and continuing each Saturday night. Organizers invite residents to attend for music dancing and companionship.

Lockharts Hall Guysville

Correction on Arrest Name in Berry Auto Theft Case

The Messenger corrects an error naming Jimmy Hale instead of James Paul in the Ed C. Berry car theft matter. Paul was released after a hearing before Mayor Roush late Thursday.

the Messenger Jimmy Hale Ed. C. Berry James Paul Paul Roush

Entero Meet Sends Rifle Team to Camp Perry

Fifteen members of Company L national guards depart Monday morning for Camp Perry to stay ten days for the state rifle match. Second Lieutenant Wheeler Dew leads as captain while Lieut. Walsh becomes captain after Captain Stinchcomb resigns. The group includes Sergeants Barnes Matheny Woodworth and Corporal Wilson with other listed privates. They meet at the armory at seven with equipment for the trip and five days of school after the shoot.

Company L National Guards Camp Perry Wheeler Dew Jud Stinchcomb Culver Military School Culver Ind William Walsh James Fri Thearre Shafer Dew Lieut Sgt Barnes Matheny Woodworth Mech Meighen Buglar Oxley Corp Wilson Shafer Bartlett Judd Carsey D. Bartlett C Bentz Cheadle F. Brown

Stores Close Monday for Holiday in Athens

All stores of the Athens Merchants Association will close all day Monday July 5. Since July 4 falls on Sunday local business men will observe the day after as a legal holiday.

Athens Retail Merchants Association Athens Tsiness

Ohio University team of horses plunges off embankment

A team of Ohio University horses hauling sand slipped over a high embankment near the heating plant on Thursday. The wagon and load dragged the animals over, pinning them beneath. Bystanders freed the horses after minutes of effort with no serious injuries reported.

Ohio University James Smith

Evangelistic Meetings Start in Murray City

The reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold evangelistic services at the New Town school house beginning July 10 at 7 o'clock. All are invited to hear the gospel as interpreted by church leaders.

Murray City Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints Mormons New Town School House

Scholarship Awarded to Athens Girl for College Study

Miss Margaret Aileen Archer daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Archer of New York formerly editor of the Athens Journal received a 600 scholarship at her high school commencement. She will attend the College of New Rochelle a premier Catholic college for women.

Margaret Aileen Archer William C. Archer New York The Athens Journal College of New Rochelle

Stolen autos linked to five youths found and traced

Five runaways stole a Ford coupe from the B. I. at Lancaster then abandoned it near Frost and Stewart. They later took a Buick from T. E. Fitch in Coolville, then escaped toward West Virginia after being locked in a freight car in Nelsonville and Athens, nearly suffocating before fleeing.

Lancaster Frost Stewart McKinley Coolville T. E. Fitch Fitch West Virginia Athens Hocking Valley Nelsonville Herrold Place

County Superintendent Alex Root To Leave City

County Superintendent Alex Root departs at noon for New York City to attend Columbia University's summer school. He will be away about six weeks, returning mid August. State high school inspector Dr A E Wagner covers consultations during his absence, while clerk F H Sands handles office work.

Alex Root New York City Columbia University City A. E. Wagner F. H. Sands Athens County Board of Education

Bryan Ready for Crucial Test

In San Francisco on July 2 the Democratic convention planned platform adoption and balloting for nominees. Bryan was expected to lead the drive for a bone dry plank, but was delayed by resolutions committee talks and did not speak last night. A large crowd left disappointed as proceedings adjourned after chaotic scenes and cries of Bryan.

Hugh Bailli United Press Ban Francisco W. J. Bryan Resolutions Committee Bryan Robinson Palmer McAdoo James Hamilton Lewis

Convention Schedule Highlights Presidential Nominee Balloting

Today’s program at the convention begins at 10 a.m. with call to order and a prayer. Members adopt the platform and resolutions report and proceed to balloting for presidential nominees followed by presentation and balloting for the vice presidential nomination.

Albany M E Church Announces Sunday Services

Albany July 2 Sunday school starts at 9:00 A M with classes and a welcome. Prof Treadley of Ohio University speaks at 10:00 A M and again at Hebbardsville at 2:30 P M. All are invited. Robt R Weed, Pastor.

Albany M. E E. H. Lasch Treadley Ohio University Hebbardsville Robt. R. Weed

Last Rockland Team Schedules Amesville and The Plains Games

The final Rockland squad will play at Amesville on July 4 and at The Plains club on July 5, outlining a short summer regional series.

Rockland Amesville Plains Club

William I Chamberlain Dies. Ex-State Agriculture Chief

William I. Chamberlain, 83, associate editor of the Ohio Farmer and former Ohio secretary of agriculture, died in Cleveland on Wednesday. He had long served in public agricultural roles and contributed to state farming journalism.

Cleveland William I. Chamberlain The Ohio Farmer State

Democrats and Republicans feud over ratification of federal woman suffrage amendment

United Press reports July 27 that the fight for credit in ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment heated between Democrats and Republicans. Senator Warren G Harding, the Republican candidate, toured Vermont as the party’s entry in the race and discussed a special legislative session to act on the suffrage measure. Democratic leaders pin hopes on Tennessee with a special session called, while Tenn representatives reported little progress in ratification amid regional hesitations.

Raymond Clapper United Press Correspon Washington Warren G. Harding Bay Vermont Clement Tennessee Representative Fisher Leiedtta

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