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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
1
Governor Cox presses for immediate ratification of the woman suffrage amendment by Louisiana's legislature as the race for the presidency unfolds. The Ohio contest with Senator Harding grows intense with campaign plans and expected visits from party leaders.
Chicago July 7 The League of Nations was called the paramount issue of the 1920 presidential race as Will Hays and Republican leaders outlined Harding's fight plan. Senators Medill McCormick Sherman and New Willis Cooke of South Dakota and John T. Adams of Iowa joined Hays in agreeing to push the league question while avoiding personal attacks. Democratic strategy may make the middle west a key battleground with Governor Cox as possible nominee. Hays planned further talks with Daugherty Hert Mulvane and Caswell on campaign strategy.
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Marie Franklin, reporter for the Chillicothe Gazette, drowned while swimming with companions in Paint Creek near Chillicothe on July 7.
Dayton workers return to service after 15 day halt with wage terms 58 60 and 62 cents per hour for initial three months six months and one year. City commission plans ordinance granting seven cent cash fare or eight tickets for fifty cents and opponents threaten a referendum.
Progressive elements meet in Chicago to form a third party with the national labor party. A W Ricker says amalgamation for presidential and vice presidential tickets is practically certain. possible standard bearers include Senator La Follette Senator Walsh Glen Plumb Henry Ford and Governor Frazier.
Authorities say Herman and Irvin Arthur brothers were burned to death after a mob stormed the jail to avenge the Hodges murders. An alleged confession claimed the captives refused to work, prompting the confrontations that led to their execution at a wood pile by a flagpole.
The county commissioners met in Athens for the first July session. They approved routine bills and later toured the county infirmary. In the afternoon they inspected the Strouds Run to Courtney road route beyond Lancaster street with no delegations present.
Spa Belgium July 7. Allied leaders pressed Germany to begin disarmament immediately or face discontinuation of negotiations. Lloyd George warned Germany must produce a definite plan. Fehrenbach urged delay while Gessler hinted at resignation if terms remain unfavored. Negotiations focus on manpower and weapon limits, with both sides citing treaty obligations.
Authorities continue river dragging near a children’s home for 9 year old Edwin Biggs lost Monday afternoon in the Hocking River. Clothing found along the embankment suggests he drowned with companions who fled leaving his garments behind.
Chas. E. Gaumer, field manager of The Commonwealth Petroleum Co., will visit the W. A. Moorhead investment office Thursday to discuss oil operations in eastern Kentucky. He will be in town for one day only and invites interested persons to call for appointments. Information will be given free.
In Columbus on July 7 the state medical board reported 161 graduates sat exams for medical licenses with 155 passing. Among other licenses 169 nurses 18 chiropractors 6 osteopaths 6 midwives and 4 masseurs qualified. Matthew T. Donahue of Ludlow Kentucky led the group as top student. Clarence J. Britt of Mingo Junction Ohio and C. J. Streahley of Cincinnati University followed in rank.
Mayor Roush issues a morning order forbidding muffler cut-outs on all vehicles within city limits to curb nuisance complaints. Police enforcement will back fines already provided by the ordinance, with East End violators noted as especially disruptive during late hours.
Enterprise Mississippi July 7. James Spencer a black postal clerk who stabbed Otho Parker a white postal clerk on the New Orleans and Northeastern mail car Friday was taken from officers en route to Quitman for trial and lynched by a mob.
Weatherly, a Justice Department economist, predicts about 9.6 billion dollars added to 1947 living costs starting September due to interstate freight-rate increases. He cites a 2 billion dollar rate rise, 1 billion in appeals, and a further 1 billion from wage raises for 2 million workers. He explains magnified price effects across cattle, hides, tanning, shoes, and retailers, totaling roughly a 96 dollar annual tax per person. A decision from the Interstate Commerce Commission is pending.
The Ladies Aid of The Plains M. E. Church will meet with Mrs. C. M. Bryson Thursday afternoon at 12 30. All members should come prepared to begin work on another quilt.
The Columbus Oil Company nears completion of a wholesale gas and oil distribution station on the Kircher lot between Ath ens Lumber Co. and Ath ens Foundry. Charles P Kircher and Davey install the equipment. Capacity 36000 gallons gasoline and 16000 gallons oil. Three tanks on foundations for three delivery trucks. Local manager will be J W Johnson, formerly with the Standard.
Three rigs are to begin operations within weeks in a district south and southwest of Athens to test for oil. The Niggemeyer farm at White Hall hosts a gas well now producing about 1,000,000 feet. a second hole is planned 700 feet southeast on the same farm once head driller Fred Gunther returns from illness. Frank R. Gross will drill near the Niggemeyer site, on leases near John Cox and Charles Beasley farm areas, with Pure Oil Company involved on Cox’s leases from the Baker Settlement west to the Bowers farm.
Campaigns opened after the Democratic convention adjourned with James M Cox for president and Franklin D Roosevelt for vice president. Locals plan to target women voters and rally broad support including Attorney General Palmer and William G McAdoo as potential running mates or supporters.
Hukriede, of Warrenton Missouri, testified to a senate committee on campaign expenditures that he spent 2050 of Lowden funds. He claimed the money came from E L Morse of Excelsior and Missouri and said the funds supported the Lowden primary effort and also other campaigns.
Paris reports a split among French circles over Governor Cox for president. Liberals back his nomination and favor League of Nations ideas, though they know little of Cox personally. They expect him to pursue Wilson era policies to a limited extent.
Washington officials expect a conference between President Wilson and Governor James M. Cox soon. They said arrangements are not finalized but a meeting at the White House is probable. Officials deny any friction within the White House circle.
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