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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1921

Page

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Irish Leaders Open Peace Talks in London Session

Sinn Fein leaders call the first peace negotiation session satisfactory as De Valera and Lloyd George prep a settlement plan at Downing Street. Officials deny any US deal while De Valera expresses confidence the talks will lead to a just, lasting peace.

London Sinn Fein Chas. M. McCann United Press Britain Ireland Famnon DeValera Irish Republic Lloyd Eorge de Valera Lloyd George Irland Great Britain Arthur O’brien Richard Barton United States Lloydeorge Eamon de Valera

Blue haze shrouds capital as Sunday bill urged

Noah W. Cooper of Nashville, head of the Southern Sabbatarian crusade, lays before President Harding a bill to shut national activity on Sunday. He travels with delegates to press Congress for support. The plan would halt interstate and federal work, railroad and post office activity, and newspaper publication entering the mails.

Peay Corenge W. Walker Pss Shington

Baby talk may be sped by university clinic opening

Chicago July 14 United Press notes six months old infants often utter goo goo and da da yet may learn to form words sooner. Dr W B Swift of Northwestern announces a campus clinic to teach early speech by imitation and parental prompting. The piece playfully imagines a baby rebuking a parent for prying coins from a bank.

United Press Saiff Chicago W. B. Swift Northwestern University Swift

Council Sees Home Life as Root of Immoral Conditions

Lima leaders of the federation of Christian churches condemn public venues and fashion as less influential than home life in creating what they call flagrant immoral conditions. The council unanimous opinion points to domestic influence as the core issue.

Lima, O Lima

Regular Meeting at Sereno Lodge No 479

Sereno Lodge No 479 holds a regular meeting Friday at 7 30 PM with installation of officers. Refreshments will be served and a large attendance is desired. GEO MINNEMEYER N G 13 3

Sereno Lodge Geo. Minnemeyer N. G

Take a Look at Your Own Panama Canal

The Panama Canal cuts the highway of the seas and shrinks the world in distance, boosting American production and trade. A four color National Geographic map, 74 by 12 inches, shows the canal under expert direction. Free copies are offered by The Messenger with a coupon and two cents for postage.

Panama Canal Chili Peru New York California Australia England National Geographic Society

Rainbow Division veterans hold second annual Cleveland convention

In Cleveland Ohio the Rainbow Division conducts its second annual gathering with over 3000 veterans present through July 16. Twenty five wounded veterans, sourced from New York City Washington D C Lakewood Perryville Denver and Palo Alto, attend in hospitals. Charles D Burton organized travel funds and contributed proceeds from A Buck on Leave to the wounded fund.

Cleveland Veterans of the Rainbow Division New York City Washington, D. C Lakewood N. J Perryville Denver Colo Palo Alto Cal

Europe seethes over Harding disarmament plan

London dispatch reports Europe shows keen interest in President Harding's disarmament conference. Britain argues whether Lloyd George will lead the delegation to Washington amid criticism from Viscount Northcliffe. Italy favors disarmament to ease taxes while the Vatican reportedly backs Harding. France doubts gains and seeks guarantees from the United States through the League of Nations.

United Press London Europe Harding Great Britain Lloyd George Washington France Italy Viscount Northcliffe Daily News Foreign Office Northcliffe Lord Curzon Rome Vatican Paris Echo Dé Paris Wilson United States League of Nations Briand America

European munitions makers refuse to join disarmament panel

In Paris on July 14 the League of Nations disarmament committee faced insistence by big European munitions producers to avoid permanent seats. With manufacturers declining, the league appointed three representatives: Hodez of Prague, Langkjaeiver of Copenhagen, and Thomas Findley of Massey Harris in Toronto.

Paris Europé League of Nations Committee of Disarmament League Hodez Federation of Czecho-Slovakian Industrials of Prague Langkjaeiverforeng Copenhagen Thomas Findley Massey Harris Company of Toronto

War trusts shift to peace production for munitions makers

British munition houses led by Vickers Ltd. say they remain largely unaffected by armament limits set by Washington. Officials report most factories built for wartime munitions are now kept running for peaceful manufacturing.

Lloyd Allen United Press London Washington Harding Famous Vickers Ltd Vickers

Labor Wage Reduced at Ohio Plant

Notices posted by Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Trumbull Steel announce wage cuts effective July 16 lowering day labor to 30 cents an hour with proportional reductions in other rates. The move follows actions by several regional firms and lowers district rates about 19 percent, while U S Steel in the district pays 37 cents an hour.

Youngstown, CO Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Trumbull Steel Company Brier Hill Steel Company Sharon Steel Hoop Company Republican Iron and Steel Company United States Steel Corporation

Grand Ball at Lamborn's Pavilion Glouster

Grand Ball at Lamborn's Pavilion Glouster features LeFavors five piece orchestra on Saturday July 16. Bring friends for a night of music and dancing.

Lamborn Glouster LeFavors

War rekindles her dead love in wartime remarriage

After a divorce the couple renewed their vows amid World War II news. Captain and Mrs Hugh Ronalds have remarried in Pertand and arrived in New York. Iain French tours with the army. Mrs Ronalds is the daughter of Robert J Wynne, a former general under Roosevelt and once named the most beautiful woman in San Francisco.

Hugh Ronalds Pertand York Iain French Baplich Robert J. Wynne Veges Roosevelt Ot Ward

Japan Accepts Invitation to Conference on Disarmament

Washington reports Japan has accepted the invitation to a disarmament conference but omits Pacific problem references. China agrees to participate. Belgium and the Netherlands may join Pacific discussions. no formal requests yet from other nations.

A. L. Bradford United Press Washington State Department Japan Pacific Sathya Lllinpenhnet Peanut China United States Belgium Netherlands East

Foster Letter Promises Red Cross Action on Sharpsburg Losses

Congressman I M Foster, secretary of the Athens County Red Cross Chapter, reports from Washington that the Sharpsburg disaster prompted immediate Red Cross review. He cites his talk with Mr McCandress at national headquarters and notes attention to the district's losses.

I. M. Foster Washington Sharpsburg Foster Athens Athens County Red Cross McCandress

Odd Fellows Install Officers at Jacksonville Lodge

Charles Thomas Lodge No. 739.1. 0. O. F. Jacksonville plans installation of officers on Saturday evening at 7 30 with refreshments to follow. Jesse McHenry serves as secretary.

ODD Fellows Charles Thomas Lodge O. F Jacksonville Jesse McHenry

Mrs Kabers Fate Hangs In Balance In Cleveland Trial

Mrs Catherine Eva Kaber, deemed insane by alienists, lies in a county jail cell in a semi consciousness stupor amid her murder trial for killing husband Dan Kaber. Physicians report no physical cause, while defense and state seek her testimony to prove insanity and avoid a death sentence. Her daughter Marian McArdle, also charged, witnesses the turmoil as doctors monitor her condition and prepare sealed insanity reports for the prosecutor.

Cleveland, O Catherine Eva Kaber Brenon Dan Kaber Marian McArdle

Kaber Murder Trial Hears Insanity Claim

Mrs. Catherine Kaber on trial for murdering wealthy Daniel Kaber is said to have been insane since birth, per testimony from Dr. M. at Fair Oaks Villa head Dr. Hassell, in response to a defense line.

Cleveland Catherine Kaber Daniel Kaber Hassell Fair Oaks Villa Cuyahoga Falls

Trial Proceedings Hinge On Catherine Kaber Slump

Mrs. Catherine Eva Kaber, frail and exhausted, collapsed twice during her trial yesterday in Cleveland Q, as witnesses testified and jurors weighed the case.

Cleveland, Q United Press Catherine Eva Kaber

Reject Two Bids On Proposed Road To Cut Out Crossings

County commissioners rejected both bids for a new Reed Street stretch to remove two grade crossings near Canaanville. The project will proceed under a law section enabling a 25 percent assessment on residents. A nearby Trimble township road was viewed, with final hearing set for July 18. Bids for a Sharpsburg bridge were to be opened again next Monday.

Reed Canaanville Jerseyville Trimble Township Sunday Creek Sharpsburg

Huge Amount Spent By Powers For Arms

Budget statements filed with the federal reserve board show nations at the disarmament conference led by President Harding spend over ten billion dollars annually on military purposes. England, France, Italy, the United States and Japan allocate large shares of revenue to war costs, with England about sixty percent and France around ninety percent of revenue directed to war or debt service.

Washington Harding Federal Reserve Board England France Italy United States Japan

Harding nominates Harley Speilman for Treasury post

President Harding sent to the Senate on July 14 a nomination for Assistant Register of the Treasury Harley Speilman of Marietta. The announcement marks Speilman as the administration names for the federal financial bureau.

Washington Harding Senate Assistant Register of the Treasury Harley Speilman Marietta

Fulton builds farm residence in Shade area

Mr. Joseph Fulton of Shade arrived in Athens today after completing a two story frame dwelling for his son George on the family farm about half a mile from their Shade home. The residence is described as well built and will be occupied by George and his wife.

Joseph Fulton Shade Athens George

Myron Herrick Arrives as American Ambassador to France

Myron T. Herrick arrived in Paris to assume duties as American ambassador. Premier Briand and Jules Cambon greeted him at St. Lazare station as a large crowd cheered and presented bouquets. Herrick voiced thanks and pleasure at the warm reception.

Paris Myron T. Herrick France St. Lazar Briand Jules Cambon

Rainbow division convention backs general bonus principles

In Cleveland the Rainbow division convention favors the general principles of the pending bonus measure in the senate but many chapters oppose the cash clause. A. G. Brown says delegates expect a broad endorsement while business meetings address the bonus’s final form. The group plans to assemble service records for the war department and elect officers, with presidential candidates including Major William B. Connelly and Colonel William Donovan for the 165th New York infantry.

Cleveland Rainbow Division United States Senate A. G. Brown Harding Senate France War Department William B. Connelly William Donovan 165Th New York Infantry

Boy Murderers Admit Guilt in Juvenile Court

In juvenile court, Vincent Hall and Clarence Bayham admitted delinquency in the charged case surrounding the death of their companion Willie who fight led to his death by an iron bar. The trio allegedly assisted in removing clothing, tying a rock to the body, and sinking it in Blimms Pond where the body was later recovered. Willie reportedly confessed private talk of the neck injury.

Eannecevenson Whee Henry Willie

Wesleyan Looks for Many Pupils in New Term

Delaware Ohio July 14 Ohio Wesleyan University opens its 78th year with about 1600 students in the fall term. The school of business administration led by Dr Gilbert Barnes attracts many men nationwide. Three students have already arrived from India.

Man Dies as B&O Train Hits Auto at Crossin

At Creston Colorado on July 14 a B&O eastbound train struck an auto at Burbank street crossing. Forest Morgan 65 of Seville died. Two grandchildren aged 8 and 16 were seriously hurt. doctors say recovery unlikely.

Creston, CO Atto Burbank Street Forest Morgan Seville

Four Die In Modesto Plane Crash

Four men were killed when an airplane crashed in Modesto California today. The left wing crumpled at about 2600 feet as the plane caught fire and plummeted. It struck high voltage wires during the fall and was consumed by flames.

Modesto Calif

Showers Prevail Across East After July 14 Forecast

Thunder showers will prevail over most of the territory east of the Mississippi for the next 36 hours. Lower temperatures will follow tonight in the Upper Lake region and on Friday in the Ohio valley and lower lake region.

Washington Mississippi River Weather Bureau Upper Lake Region Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region

Big War Profit Makers Back Armament Limits

United Press notes munitions leaders and industrial heads including Irene Du Pont of Du Pont Nemours, H Talbott of Dayton Wright, and others urging limit on armaments. They argue disarmament aids humanitarian goals, lowers taxes, and curbs costly wars while allowing policing by major powers.

Obregon rescinds export tax on crude oil

President Obregon of Mexico ends the export tax on crude oil after an all night meeting with a Mexican congress committee. Dispatches say assurances from the United States against an oil import tax enabled reversal and prompt resumption of work in oil fields to aid employment.

Galveston Tex Obregon Mexico City Mexican Congress Obergon United States Obergen

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Teagh By Carl V. Little Church Council Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Rees All Europe By ED L. Keen Ohio Hugh Ronald French Mrs. Kabers Powers For Arms Myron Herrick Man Harold D. Jacobs Irene E. Dupont B. I. du Pont Nemours Company DuPont United States Corporation H. Talbott Jr Ae Wright Airplane Company Ing ¢Ut Automo Accessory Ng Airplane Miettrie 1 Boatpany Gary High Seas United Es H. E. Talbott Dayton-Wright Aeroplane Company
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