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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
1
President Harding moves to keep mail service running as federal troops ready. The first arbitration offer in the coal strike gains initial acceptance from anthracite operators, signaling potential progress toward a peaceful settlement.
Washington senators endorsed President Harding’s proclamation against interference with interstate commerce and the mails in the shopmen's strike. Senator Lodge said Congress would back any action to prevent disruption of the mails and safeguard life and property.
Washington reports orders sent to federal troops to be on standby at strategic points to enforce President Harding's proclamation during the rail strike crisis. Officials hope troops won't be required, but readiness is emphasized to preserve mail deliveries and interstate commerce.
Chicago July 12 definite announcement of a plan to end the strike is expected as conferences continue between union officials, the United States railway labor board, and carrier executives. Unofficial circles say the walkout could end within a week, though participants stress caution and noncommittal language.
Columbus July 12 Ben Ames Williams, noted author and son of former State Senator Daniel W Williams, returned to Ohio to manage publicity for his father Daniel W Williams in the Republican governor nomination campaign. He says voters care more about the living candidates than historic figures Lincoln and Jackson as August primaries approach.
In Cincinnati on July 12 officials of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad ordered an immediate halt to half of freight shipments to Kentucky. The curtailment follows the shopmen strike and affects carload freight only. In Covington, W. A Sparks was fined $100 and jailed 50 days for aiming a rifle at two strikers entering yards.
Chauncey Ohio July 12 William Bally Smith of Chauncey will travel to Waterford next week for the fortieth annual reunion of Company D 68rd Ohio regiment at the home of Mr and Mrs A S Bell on July 22 Smith the lone Athens County survivor among the unit attends this gathering in Waterford reflecting local history and memory.
Two motorists faced Justice Hedges on Wednesday for speeding on the Nelsonville road. Jesse Sands pleaded guilty for June 26 and paid 1 dollar plus costs totaling 37.28. L. O. Coates admitted speeding at 40 mph and were fined 5 dollars plus costs totaling 11.28.
Paris report says Germany asks Inter-allied Reparations Commission for a moratorium on indemnity payments for a period. Herr Fischer and Herr Schroeder stated Germany may be unable to pay the 50,000,000 gold marks due to the Allies on Saturday.
Witnesses reported a flaming cross about eight feet high atop North Hill behind the Athens armory Tuesday evening. Police and Messenger staff inspected the site Wednesday finding kerosene smell, charred rags, and a burnt wooden frame. The symbol was linked to the Ku Klux Klan with speculation of a local Klan presence and a call to members.
George E. Lockhart, Redpath Chautauqua superintendent and Kiwanian, urged that success rests on pep power and perseverance and called for cooperation over pure competition. The program will include M M Kerr on the Toronto Kiwanis convention and a father and son banquet planned for July 25 with plans to be announced. Visitors included Professor Mead of Delaware C P Kircher of Athens and several Athens church ministers.
In southern Ireland, republican irregulars strengthen resistance while Free State troops plan dispersal. Mollaway rail junction held by rebels. Dallydrophy flank threatened. Reinforcements from Dublin on the way as Austin Stack and Eamonn De Valera direct movements from Tipperary. Captain Browne wounded near Buncrana in a skirmish. Cork rebels reportedly proclaim a republic.
A French woman in her eighties who spent almost fifty years using her coffin as a dining table has been buried in that coffin, marking a peculiar final arrangement that drew attention in local coverage.
In Los Angeles 1920s era court proceedings reveal Gloria Swanson and her mother influenced Mathew P. Burns.Witnesses say Swanson wired Burns for funds and visited Burns Store with her mother while Burns planned marriage to Mrs. Adeline Lou Burns. The $100,000 will contested by Burns relatives claims improper influence.
Harry KE Dietrich of Athens enrolls at Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh for 1922 24 as an engineering student in Mechanical Engineering. He graduated from Ohio University Prep School class of June 1922.
The Ohio Fuel Supply Company finished a gas well on the Mowrer farm in Wayne township producing four million cubic feet of gas daily. The project marks a significant development for local energy supplies near Wooster.
Following several typhoid fever cases in Bucyrus Ohio health officers tested the water and condemned a semi public well in the business district to prevent further illness.
Children of Athens present Conquests of Peace in the afternoon pageant at the Redpath chautauqua with six episodes tracing US growth from William Penn to 1918 Armistice. Directed by Miss Vernietta Scott, features costumes, dances, and roles from Peace to John Dalton. Knight McGregor closes the day with a concert assisted by Alix Einert and Edna Wallace.
The international conference on reconstruction of Russia reached the verge of collapse. Officials said deliberations were of little use due to Litvinoff's principles and that the conference could break up within 24 hours unless a change occurs.
Deputy Sheriff McKinley and Deputy Marshall Nichol son pursued a band of about 50 gypsies in seven large touring cars after they refused to stop at Chauncey. Isaac Miller Marv Miller and James Miller were arrested at Hilltop garage in Athens. James Miller fined five dollars for reckless driving. his father fined five dollars for interfering with an officer. The gypsies headed toward Nelsonville and Logan after paying assessments.
Mrs Michael Tabler a colored resident of Big Run died Tuesday afternoon after a coal oil explosion at her Amesville home that fueled a fire in the cook stove.
The Belle-Vernon-Telling Company of Cleveland has reopened its Wellington plant, destroyed by fire during the Cleveland milk wagon drivers strike last November 11. The plant now processes about 40 000 pounds of milk daily from 190 dairymen into evaporated milk.
Police bar youths from swimming in an abandoned quarry hole fed by springs. The ice cold water poses danger and a body of a youth drowned there years ago remains unrecovered.
Ruby McPhillian, 11, is in serious condition in a Loudonville hospital after her brother James McPhillian, 14, fired a flobert rifle while rabbit hunting, striking her in the abdomen.
In Ardmore Pennsylvania on July 12 the old swimming hole near Darby Creek draws police interest. Chief Scanlin of Haverford township reports disturbing scenes as mixed parties have been observed by wary residents and site observers.
Analysis shows one fourth of Athens country brides are 18, two thirds wed 18 to 22, and most brides under 30. For grooms, most marry 21 to 26, with 37 percent of men aged 18 to 22. The oldest recorded groom is 60 and the youngest 18, while 19 percent of marriages feature the 21 age group.
Frederick C Heffken 21 miner Glouster w Berta Dalton 22 at home Glouster Rev M E Chatley. Wayne R Clelland 32 auto dealer London w Flora Mc Cafferty 33 at home Chauncey Rev McGurk. John F Morrison 22 miner Orbston w Sophia M Carsner 25 at home Orbiston Rev McGurk. Alexander Forarssy 21 miner Poston w Susan Varady 18 at home Poston Consent of father Steve Varady Pearl W Helwig.
A French inventor living in London introduces a new damp proof unbreakable mirror aimed at durable home use. The claim emphasizes resilience against moisture and impact for everyday spaces.
Miners will formally request interpretation of President Harding's coal strike plan. They seek assurances on arbitration scope including wage changes, union recognition, and collective bargaining rights, plus coverage for non union miners and neutrality of the five arbitration members. Operators need technical clarifications before replying.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the New York Central Railroad to extend its control of the Big Four line by purchasing more than 25 million dollars in common and preferred stock of the company.
Sun Yat Sen captures Macao forts two miles from Canton and secures forts with his fleet. Strong positions dominate the city as sympathy for Sun Yat Sen’s cause threatens a general strike in Canton.
Public notice urges housekeepers to begin canning to stock fruits vegetables and preserves for winter. It highlights health variety and waste reduction and promotes a free government booklet from the States Relations Service with two cents for postage. Frederic J. Haskin directs the Athens Messenger Information Bureau to send copies to readers.
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