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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
President Harding's influence is used by Republican senators to delay passage of the jet bonus bill. Leaders report Harding agrees with Secretary Mellon and counsels delaying the tax solution issue, while preparing other means to set aside the measure.
National Red Cross approves a 1500 appropriation for Sharpsburg and Lathrop flood sufferers. Attorney M D Hughes notes aid will extend beyond money to clothing and furniture as Miss Sara E Coates returns as field representative. Local committee chaired by Judge L G Worstell coordinates rapid relief.
July 7 reports a large frog invasion stopped Allentown water for hours. The city logged filters and mains and later restored supply as residents ate frog legs for supper.
Washington July 7 The ease resolution shows no threat to restoration of ex enemy property state claims the alien property bureau director George P Williams asserts the courts will not reverse the policy and that the government remains confident in its approach.
Rome July 7 Enrico Caruso formed the United Press today denying rumors that his voice was urgently needed by recent events. the singer said the claims were without foundation.
Superintendent Garvin of Harding High School in Marion will arrive with the Chautauqua troupe in Butler on Friday morning at 7 17 am. The tents and crew are expected on the same train.
Harry G. Crossen of New Orleans Louisiana formerly of Hebbardsville died at his home in July. He is noted as brother of Mrs. A. L. Vans of Hebbardsville. A substitute for absorbent cotton is being derived from pine cells.
Public utilities commissioners in Columbus on July 7 reviewed Ohio North Public Service Company requests for rate cuts in Bowling Green and nearby areas. They anticipated further applications for additional reductions. The company proposed lowering electric light and power rates to about percent.
Columbus July 7 Ap pointments in the new state departments slumped today with directors indicating no announcements would be made until Governor Davis returned.
In Chicago on July 7 both sides pushed to hasten jury selection for the former White Sox stars and alleged gamblers charged with conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series.
In Muncie Indiana on July 7 Mrs Harry Stall age 12 was killed and her son Harold aged 4 suffered burns to the face and body when a gasoline torch Stall was lighting at his tin shop exploded engulfing both in flames.
Washington officials clash over Cuban scientists turning sugar into a non alcoholic drink with an iron like punch. Roy Haynes says Volstead bans all intoxicants. George Washworth sees potential if no alcohol remains. Others ponder possible deception or selling sugar. Experiments stem from a government sugar college project to reduce surplus.
At the world convention session in the 71st Regiment Armory, leaders denounced immodest dress immoral dancing prize fights and other modern evils as threats to youth and society. The remarks framed a call for virtue and reform during the July 7 meeting in New York.
Mayor Louis E. Hill demanded the resignations of 12 Lakewood police including the chief amid a probe into bootlegging and drinking tied to the Can adian yacht Tranquillo seizure on June 13. The inquiry centers on the disappearance of about 50 cases of contraband whiskey from the Tranquillo. Prohibition agent Fred Counts says over 100 cases were aboard, with 47 reported as captured.
On the 71st day of a heat wave Cincinnati faced a fresh ice shortage as temperatures remained high. City residents and businesses scrambled for ice supplies amid continued heat.
Dover July 7 Gov. Denney telegraphs to General T Coleman Dupont in Denver to appoint him United States senator.
Washington reports say disarmament hinges on renewal of the Anglo Japanese alliance. Officials contend the pact blocks U S moves toward a disarmament agreement with Britain and Japan. The United States seeks explicit exemption if the alliance is renewed before deciding on disarmament.
Weather outlook for the next 36 hours shows no relief from heat in territory east of the Mississippi. Unsettled conditions with local showers are forecast across the Great Lakes region and along the South Atlantic and east Gulf states.
Baltimore July 7 skippers heading to sea watched for a reported phantom ship. Captain Giles of the Munson liner Munalbro said a darkly lit vessel with great speed approached then left his ship near Philadelphia and vanished. Authorities planned a full navigation department investigation amid rumors of pirate or Soviet cruiser activity.
Columbus Ohio July 7 the state supreme court ruled admissions to practice law in Ohio will be limited to US citizens native born or students the decision follows a June exam when a Cleveland law student with only first citizenship papers was barred after the court learned he was denied naturalization because he had evaded military service as an alien enemy
Two cars were reported stolen in Nelsonville around 2 am. Sheriff Herb Parker was asked to watch for them. A 1918 yellow Ford coupe owned by Carl Pettit of 425 Chestnut St had license 435696. A second vehicle, a 1921 Ford touring car with cord tires and shock absorbers owned by Will Taylor had license 120339. Only descriptions were provided to the sheriff.
Senate agricultural committee ordered a favorable report on the Capper Tindher anti grain gambling bill. The measure aims to end grain gambling on boards of trade by heavily taxing speculative transactions.
Catherine Eva Kaber asked a self styled mind reader Mary J. Wade to testify that she hired Daniel F. Kaber’s murder to collect a $50,000 life policy and marry a college professor. The trial began in Cleveland Ohio on July 7.
Columbus authorities charged Jesse Rush of Athens with planning an attempted inmate breakout at the workhouse. Police halted the plan after a warning. Rush, serving a two sentence for illegal liquor manufacture, allegedly aimed to overpower a guard, lock him in a cell, and use his keys and revolver to free fellow inmates.
A river movie theatre boat is under construction in Clarington for E B Potts of Wheeling West Virginia. It will seat 600 and merge tug and theatre on a single craft built for summer Ohio travel and winter Mississippi tours. Potts, a former show boat operator, plans to stop at river towns lacking picture houses with an eight man crew.
A heated argument in Dayton over a $54 debt owed by Oliver Ringo to Harry Purvis ended with Ringo’s murder and Purvis fleeing. The incident occurred last night in Franklin and has drawn police attention as investigators pursue Purvis.
At the Grange hall in Albany C July 8 a social ice cream supper will be held. Everyone is invited and a banner crowd is expected as proceeds aid the grange.
Work on the new Byard street under Contractors Mariner and Sams progresses well. Excavation at the turn near Smith street is nearly finished and the grading plan takes shape. The Cemetery street end is ready for the concrete base with storm sewer completed, and curb work soon to start. The six inch concrete base on sandy soil provides drainage and expansion space to prevent holes.
A. H. Brown moved into a new house in Evanston Illinois and misread the doorway as soon as he entered. Neighbors report he is doing nicely after the mishap.
Chauncey stores will close Thursday afternoons from July 14 to September 8, with exceptions where pay day falls on Thursday. Chauncey Retail Merchants announce the seasonal schedule for all local shops.
William H. Anderson, state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of New York, reports on the recent wet parade in New York City. He notes counts by an audit firm, cites 24 policemen and 13,976 others, and argues the display shows limited public support for liquor and stronger backing for dry recreation venues.
Labor groups nationwide watch Dayton where six street car lines halted work. Workers seek union recognition, willing to accept a 17 cent per hour wage cut, while companies insist on individual contracts. City Manager Barber predicts cars back in 48 hours.
Thomas E. Kirk superintendent at the Progressive Tool and Engineering Co. was held up by a negro bandit late last night in Dayton Ohio and robbed of 13 dollars. He was slashed several times according to reports.
Paramathia lodge No 25 F and A M schedules a special communication on Friday July 8 at 6 PM with work in the Masters degree. Worshipful Master Fred M McKay presides. A separate police report notes Mike Strike was arrested on a warrant for striking his wife Mary Strike and will face a hearing next week.
Democrats on the house ways and means committee assailed the Republican tariff bill as loaded with favors to business interests that gave large campaign contributions last year. The report criticizes the measure for benefiting donors and party financiers amid ongoing tariff debate.
New York July 7 an unidentified sailor leapt into the East River from the Brooklyn Bridge and his body has not been recovered. Authorities searched the river for hours with no result.
Four Newport men were jailed on $15 000 bonds after a Covington whiskey caravan holdup. About 126 cases valued at $15 000 were recovered shortly after the robbery on a road south of Covington. A flight by Covington police led to the suspects’ capture in Newport, and an empty truck linked to the theft was found moments later. A similar quantity of whiskey remains at large.
Cleveland Ohio July 7 police search for F J Utterback nurse to Daniel F Kaber who was stabbed to death in Lakewood two years ago Utterback was to be a key state witness in the trial of Mrs Katherine Eva Kaber for murder He vanished after offering to testify and may be found at the Exchange Hotel Pittsburg Testimony resumes today with doctors expected to testify about Kaber illness Moses Kaber father of the publisher was recalled as a state witness yesterday
A farmer in Pigpens and Idols Essex postulates the three idols of the British public reside in his pigsties bearing the names Mary Pickford Lloyd George and Gladys Cooper. He claims Mary embodies the world’s sweetheart Gladys Cooper the flappers’ idol and Lloyd George the man who sees the country through strikes and muddles.
Henry Williams filed a case with Justice Helwig after Robert Nelson and A. B. Shutes of Mineral were arraigned on operating their canines without proper licenses. They pleaded guilty and were released after paying a fine of five cart wheels and costs.
Dr. J. H. Todd of Wooster aged 84, a physician and archeology collector, has assembled about 50 000 exhibits over 60 years. He recently shipped nearly 25 000 specimens to the Ohio Archeological Society museum at Ohio State University Columbus. His gifts also went to the Wooster public library and University of Colorado museums. The items cover war and peace implements and religious ceremonial objects from Ohio sites between Mansfield Mount Vernon and Massillon New Philadelphia, plus specimens collected worldwide.
Mme De Guise-Hite, an American self styled duchess, and her son George Harbrough, 24, are near death in Paris after a veronal poisoning suicide pact. The incident, disclosed after a Tuesday night attempt, stemmed from financial difficulties. Mme De Guise-Hite briefly recovered and asked about a cable from her ex husband, George Harbrough, now a California millionaire.
One new state bank was authorized in June. Five banks increased capital stock, two were discontinued and three branches approved, per the June monthly report by H. E. Scott state bank superintendent.
Researchers trace currents in the North Sea by releasing sealed bottles and tracking their drift. The method maps water movement and helps predict dispersion of substances and marine patterns across the region.
Snow continuing to fall on Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs has accumulated to several inches, with fresh accumulation reported after days of ongoing snowfall.
King George and Prime Minister Smuts discussed the Irish situation at Buckingham Palace. Smuts, held as intermediary in negotiations, met the King for about thirty minutes to convey the outcomes of talks with republicans and unionists and the prospects for an early peace.
London reports that tomorrow's Dublin conference will shape peace in Ireland. Eamon De Valera will resume talks with unionist representatives, while Jan Smuts of South Africa may attend to relay outcomes of his discussions with Britain. If proposals gain approval, the London conference remains the principal objective of the efforts.
In Sandy Hook a small county jail crowd awaits moonshine trials after a 30 year pursuit. Sheriff J N Greene and deputies pursue 150 alleged bootleggers amid safety fears as Kentucky guardsmen Patrol the town. Circuit Judge A M Frisco and local officials face threats while home brewing clashes persist. Hugh Sparks, state witness and brother of Van Sparks killed in the war on bootleggers, arrives to testify.
The Agriculture Department issues a booklet with rice cooking instructions and many recipes. A free copy is available by sending two cents for return postage to Frederic J. Haskin, Director, The Athens Messenger Information Bureau, Washington DC.
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