Sinn Feiners Demand Own Way In Irish Conference
Ireland presses self determination at Dublin talks with De Valera demanding a London conference with Lloyd George and dominion premiers. Ulster’s Craig opposes joint talks while Smuts faces uncertain Dublin visit as talks resume Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinn
Iited
London
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
Irish Republic
Dublin
de Valera
Oyd George
Dominion
de Va
Arthur Ifith
Ulster
Arthur Jameson
Mamieckerill
Robert Woods
Middleton
United States
Lloyd Orge
American Troops to Leave Rhine in Weeks
Washington July 5 Representative Anthony in charge of army appropriations said American forces in Germany will be withdrawn within a few weeks after the peace resolution is enacted. He warned current army funds are so limited the war department must return the troops within a month or risk violating the Borah amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
Washington
Germany
Representa
Itive Anthony
Kansay
House
Department
Army
Railroads claim wartime efficiency justifies claim dispute
Rail directors and attorneys defend a 150 million dollar railroad claim against the government arguing maintenance was underfunded by 1.25 million during federal control. They assert wartime labor efficiency exceeded peacetime and officials of rail unions back the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Coucs
Washington
Ading Sells To Roach At W A Ding Grocery
Announcement to patrons that the W A Ding Grocery Store is sold to Herbert Roach who took over the store on the first. Creditors are asked to settle accounts by July 15 after which unpaid balances will be turned over to a collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ading
Roach
W. A.ding
Herbert
Col
Arrests and timber losses dominate Easley City report
Easley City New Jersey on July 6 discusses the proposed arrest of Jack Dempsey on a charge of assault against Georges Ventier at a meeting of International Reform Bureau leaders and their attorney Herbert Gilson. West fires in Pennsylvania destroyed over a million dollars worth of timber last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easey City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Georges Ventier
International Reform Bureau
Herbert Gilson
Pennsylvania
Deserters List From Fifth Corps Area Names Athens Men
A list of Athens county men labeled as deserters from World War draft was received from Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Signed by Major General G W Read it notes military civil arrest authority with expenses up to 50 for apprehending deserters. The list includes Edwin Abrams Ad Ne ville Murray H H Boesenberg George ell Nelsonville Geo Edward Harden George EP 335 FE St Clair St Cleveland Alex Kook Hook Howard Hunter Adena Luther E Jones Charles Lunsford Charles Herbert McMinn Howard Ward West Columbus Nelsonville hur Monroe West Athens William Irvin White Frederick Wilson Steve Ziasko and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Fifth Corps
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
G. W. Read
Edwin Abrams
Ad Neville
Harry Davison
Elle
Murray, CO
H. H. Boesenberg
Myres House
Nelsonville
George . Ell
Del
Charleston
W. Va
Geo
Edward Harden
G. E
George
St. Clair St
Cleveland
Alex Kook
Hook
Glouster
Howard Hunter Poplar
O. Adena
Luther E. Jones
Charles R. Lunsford
Charles Lunsford
Charles Herbert McMinn
Susquehanna St
Pittsburg
Joseph McMahon
Portsmouth
N. Congress
Athens
Frederick Wilson
R. D
Steve Ziasko
Ziaske
Jacksonville
Toll for the Day in Cleveland Fourth of July Strife
A Cleveland Fourth of July celebration left one dead and twelve injured. Nine people were arrested for violations of the safe Fourth regulations during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Fourth Passed Quietly in the County
Sheriff Herb Parker and Chief of Police Graham reported no trouble over the Fourth with no arrests. A prior booze raid destroyed a large quantity of liquor believed held for Fourth of July parties. Mayor Roush urged safety and the day was unusually calm with fireworks unseen but giant crackers audible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Parker
Graham
Parker
Roush
Athens
Court Street
Wall Street
Industrial accidents claim over twenty two thousand US lives yearly
Industrial accidents kill more than twenty two thousand people in the United States each year, highlighting ongoing safety gaps across workplaces and industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Notable Ohio Figures and Events From 1846 to 1920
A brief chronology notes Joseph B. Foraker, born in Highland County and later Ohio governor and U S senator, died in Cincinnati in 1917. It also marks 1865 birth of Benjamin Fink el a mathematician in Fairfield County, 1883 William H. Elder taking Cincinnati's Roman Catholic see, and 1920 James M. Cox, Ohio governor, nominated for president on the Democratic National Convention 44th ballot in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Foraker
Ohio
United States
Highland County
Cincinnati
Benjamin F. Finkel
Fairfield County
William H. Elder
James M. Cox
San Francisco
Haywood Urges Union Propaganda and Action
London July 5 Big Bill Haywood IW W leader says propaganda and agitation among craft unions is essential to advance the working class in the United States. He faults the AFL and calls for action inside the Industrial Workers of the World and Mine Workers. He plans to return to serve his espionage act sentence after skipping bail in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Moscow
American Federation of Labor
Ini‘ed
Mine Workers of America
Cooler Weather Arrives in Atlantic States as Heat Persists East
The Weather Bureau reports cooler conditions may reach parts of the Atlantic states while the region east of the Mississippi continues to endure hot weather. An extensive North Atlantic heat wave has broken, though several western cities recorded temperatures above 100 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic States
Mississippi
North Atlantic States
Weather Bureau
Japan rejects idea alliance aimed at United States
The Japanese foreign office issued a long statement denying that the Anglo Japanese alliance is directed against America. It said the alliance was never intended as hostility or defense against the United States and that Japan remains committed to good understanding with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
America
Japanese Foreign Office
United States
Japan
Nothi
Pythians Hold County-Wide Picnic in Athens
Over five thousand people attended the Fourth of July celebration at the Athens Fair Grounds under the Athens Knights of Pythias. Spectators arrived early and enjoyed a picnic style day with events in the afternoon including a main match Olson vs Ray Carpenter. Olson won two of three falls, first about twenty five minutes, second about two minutes, and third about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Fair Grounds
Athens
Sacks
Knights of Pythias
Chautauqua to Open Saturday in Athens
Citizens backing the Redpath Chautauqua express enthusiasm for a Saturday opening in Athens. The program offers vocal and instrumental music, lectures, and entertaining events, with tickets available from about 60 backers and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath Chautauqua
Athens
The
Chautauqua
Coe’s Shoe _ store
Mc.Kee’s
Cline’s
the Berry
Finsterwald’s
Lostro’s
McCune’s
Ludlow Couple Visiting Hacke Family at University Terrace
Mr and Mrs John Clark and Miss Thelma Bishop of Ludlow Massachusetts visit Rev and Mrs A Hacke at 74 University Terrace. Mrs Clark and Mrs Hacke are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Thelma Bishop
Ludlow, Mass
A. ©. Hacke
Senate agriculture bloc fights congressional recess plans
The senate agriculture bloc vows to block a sixty day recess as Lodge pushes for a vacation. Farmers urge using the interim before the tariff bill to pass relief measures. Borah backs toll relief for American ships and may ally with the bloc. Lodge reportedly has enough votes to force a recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier Edwards
United Press
Washington
Senate
Agriculture Bloc
Lodge
House
Borah
Idaho
tTl
Panama Canal
Worth the trouble big battle gate receipts tallied
Tex Rickard estimates the gross gate receipts of the big battle at 1,623,380 dollars. He will not know the net proceeds for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
Yorkshire laborer stores 31 000 items of general knowledge
A Yorkshire laborer is credited with extraordinary memory having memorized about 31 000 items of general information. He can recall facts on demand and displays rapid mental retrieval across a wide range of topics.
New Ohio University President Bryan Arrives in Athens
Dr. Elmer B. Bryan, newly appointed president, arrived in Athens with Mrs. Bryan to assume duties. He will study conditions for two months and issue a full policy report after the fall term opens. He plans to address summer students at chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer B. Bryan
Ohio University
Athens
Bryan
Berry
Congress Street
Ellis
Alston Ellis
President Street
Dr. Bryan
Hamilton
N. Y
Colgate University
Civil Service Tests Set for Postmaster Vacancies
Washington reports that postmasters in Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia will be filled via civil service exams about 30 days before vacancies occur. Local notices and ads will announce exam places and dates. Applicants obtain blanks from agencies or the federal civil service commission and are supervised during testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Federal Civil Service Kcy Mission
Federal Civil Service Commission
Watson Home at Torch Scene of Happy Gathering
The Watson home near Torch hosted an all day party Sunday with a chicken dinner on the lawn and a plate supper for departing guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Edgell and Glenn Stewart of Marion. Mrs. T. J. Hartley and Ruth Hartley of Parkersburg. G. C. Cain of Akron. Delmar P. Watson and Alden. Mrs. M. Gilless of Belpre. Ed Carleton of Coolville. Emma Posey and William Watson. William Bingman. A. K. Starr of Athens. Mrs. P. Mickle and Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson of Torch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maples
Arthur Watson
William Edgell
Gleen ‘Stewart
Marion
T. J. Hartley
Ruth
Parkersburg
G. C. Cain
Akron
Delmar P. Watson
Alden
M. ©. Cilless
Belpre
Ed Carleton
Coolville
Emma Posey
William Watson
William Bingman
A. K. Starr
Athens
P. Mickle
A. ©. Watson
Torch
Four Die in Detroit Fourth Celebration
Four persons died in Detroit on Independence Day as an accidental result of festive activities. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Pleasant Fourth of July Picnic at Athens State Hospital
The Athens State hospital held its annual Fourth of July picnic for about a thousand patients and onlookers on the grounds Monday forenoon. Races for inmate teams, prizes, refreshments, and a well run program marked a wholesome celebration funded by patient earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens State Hospital
Man in Jail Says Two Days Not Fit for Work
Timothy Monahan, jailed, argued there are two days when a man should not work March 17 and July 4. He confessed pulling Henry Rittersvich from a ladder after finding him painting his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy Monahan
Henry Rittersvich
Rooms for the Fall Needed Here
The Y M C A office seeks rooms for the fall semester. They need single rooms and rooms for light housekeeping for men or married couples. Call Mr. Hacke at the Y M C A office, telephone 5941, to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ior
Hacke
Robbers Hold Up Verdi Then Reappear on Shortcut
In Salt Lake City on July 5, Peter Verdi was robbed of 1500 dollars by three bandits who told him to leave. He later encountered the same assailants on a shortcut home and received another blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Peter Verdi
Birdy
Verdi
Bank Call On National Bank Health Issued
Washington July 26 The controller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Women jurors on Kaber murder trial could reach Supreme Court
In Cleveland on July 5 the jury for Catherine Kaber’s murder trial includes four women among nine tentative jurors and ten more in a second venue. If one woman remains on the panel, the case may prompt a U S Supreme Court ruling on whether women can serve on juries nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Catherine Kaber
Daniel F. Kaber
Lakewood
United States Supreme Court
United States
Pope Benedict Warns Workers Against False Prophets
Rome July 5 Catholic workers were warned by Pope Benedict against false prophets using propaganda to discredit and lure workers toward immorality and atheism. About 8,000 Italian workers attended the mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Benedict
Maas
Dempsey and Carpentier Plan Postfight Rests in New York
United Press reports Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier are in a six week fansup period. Dempsey plans to stay in New York for the rest of the week but may head west to unwind. Carpentier’s plans hinge on his wife Marie and whether she travels from France for sightseeing or whether Georges returns to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Dempsey
Carpentier
Mmne
United States
Georges
France
Richard
Canadian accused over Yankee flag incident in Hamilton
Hamilton Ont. July 8 An American consul reports to Mayor Coppice that a youth on King Street West ripped a flag on Dominion Day, a student of a Montreal government official being eyed as the likely offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ont
D'Olveras
Ray City
Coppic Ey
Citzens
Montreal
King Street West
Differences on Method to Achieve Peace With Germany
Washington reports differ on approach to peace with Germany after final passage of the peace resolution. The divergence emerged from President Harding's earlier message to Congress and subsequent legislative action, reflecting competing strategies among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Harding
Congress
Brothers Die in Fulton County Picnic Shootout
Two brothers John and Buford Gorum were killed and farmer John Bowling was arrested after a July Fourth picnic brawl in Georgiana Alabama. The double fatality followed a late night shooting at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana, Ala
John and
Buford Gorum
John Bowling
Near Here
Fray
Dayton Boy Confesses to Murder After New Witnesses
William Stevenson, a 9 year old from Dayton, has confessed to killing his playmate Henry Blevins after two younger boys George Bingham and Vincent Hall confirmed details of the crime. The body was found in the river with signs of violence including a broken neck and missing clothing, overturning earlier drowning theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
William Stevenson
Henry Blevins
George Bingham
Vincent Hall
Stevenson
Blevins
Kimmel
Two Ball Teams Jump River After Game in Haslem
After a heated game in New York the players from two teams jumped into the Haslem river without bathing suits. Life savers at a nearby dance objected to the commotion. Five players were taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Haslem River
Local men fined in raid ordered to await arraignment
InGlouster two raiders were fined 300 to 400 dollars each on Saturday. Fines went to Stanley soda Frarg Oris Joenke and Leo Rabbit. Joe Roebucs and Tom Yankoski were jailed by Mayor Wallace and held for arraignment in Columbus. Efforts are underway to raise the fines to avoid the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Soda
Frarg
Oris
Joenke
Leo Rabbit
Joe Roebucs
Tom Yankoski
Ta Glouster
Wallace
Opening at North Randall Draws Twenty Thousand
July 6 crowd of twenty thousand fills Olen Land for POPULARs grand circuit opener at North Randall. Edwards stake serves as day’s feature with Prince Loree winning in straight heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Land
North Randall
Prince Loree
Weather Outlook Shows Showers Then Fair Week
Washington bureau forecasts showers early in the week followed by generally fair conditions. A brief setup in the beat for the week’s end hints at improving weather for most readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Free Bulletin on The Use of Concrete
A bulletin promotes concrete use for paths floors foundations and fences. It urges simple practical projects and offers the information bureau at Athens Messenger and Frederic J. Haskin as director for free guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Caahlton Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ritish
USY
By ED L. Keen
Rhine
Uncle Sam
Aaywood
Pythians
Gity
University
MVIL
Watson
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Tero
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!