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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
A German delegation agrees to meet Allied demands for coal deliveries of 1.7 to 2.0 million tons monthly in return for 50 francs of food per ton. Allies plan to discuss terms at 3:30 P M as a Ruhr occupation ultimatum looms if rejected.
A strike by 350 electrical workers halted Chicago streetcar lines at 4 am. The tie up caused citywide traffic jams, crowded elevated stations, and overwhelmed suburban trains. An unidentified girl was killed and seven others injured in related crashes as officials promised precautions.
In Columbus and Chicago reports a push for progressive support. Cox plans to reel in Bull Moose veterans like Colby and Murdock with Colby and Murdock urged into Democratic fold. Christensen wins surprise nomination for president at Labor party convention.
Germany agreed to monthly coal deliveries of 2,000,000 tons, avoiding Ruhr occupation. Bonn informed Lloyd George that Berlin would protest and present counter proposals. Allies warned of invasion Friday if terms were refused, with French British Belgian and Italian forces prepared to enforce the ultimatum.
In New York on July 15 sentiment favored the Shamrock to win the first race as bettors in Wall Street favored the Shamrock over Resolute. Odds stood 2 to 1 on Shamrock with Resolute still the favorite. Some gamblers offered 2 to 1 that Shamrock would win, but overall wagering was light and described as the lightest in years.
The Resolute capsized to the loss of her halyards and withdrew after a gear fault left Shamrock IV in the lead near the 15 mile mark. Lipton’s Shamrock pressed on despite squalls and mist while Resolute towed in by her tender, with finish expected before the six hour limit.
Miss Helen Taft daughter of ex president William Howard Taft married Frederick Johnson Manning a Yale history professor in Taft's hometown Quebéc on July 15 Manning, former Bryn Mawr president, had the ceremony with Taft giving away the bride.
The Cox Roosevelt Club plans a gathering Thursday at 7 30 in the Old Bell Telephone offices opposite the Court House. All members are urged to attend.
Indianapolis July 15 reports from the United Mine Workers of America say railroads are hoarding coal cars and reselling coal at high profits. Ellis Searles cites mines with contracts receiving nearly all cars, while noncontracted mines face scarce supply and rising consumer prices. He questions who is conspiring to keep coal prices high.
In Hartford a parrot's shouted Fire alerted neighbors and firefighters when a blaze began inside a local bird shop. No injuries reported as crews contained the flames and evacuated the area.
Marion July 15 Senator Harding defends his party on suffrage as Vermont balks at a special session. Campaign aims to show 29 Republican states ratified the amendment while six Democratic states did not. Harding seeks to limit suffragist activity and stay close to Marion. He plans to stay in seclusion and delay travel after July 22.
In Zanesville on July 15 a small group of Civil War veterans who answered Lincoln's 1861 call gathered at Moxahala park for the thirty fourth annual reunion of the Association of Comrades of the First Call. Captain George H. Playford welcomed attendees and planned camp fire entertainment plus war reminiscences. Dinner and supper were to be served.
A dance will be held at the riverside platform Circle Hill tonight and Saturday night with round and square dancing and music. Refreshments are served. All are invited to attend.
Four Athens boys Robert Jones Roland Jones William Moler and John Kelly have entered the naval summer school at Hampton Roads Va With expanded capacity in the Parkersburg district the quota is open unlimited until July 28 for eligible boys aged 16 to 20 They will receive railroad fare meals and payload while in the program and will be released September 1 with pay during training Forty five youths have already been accepted and departed for the school further details are available at the U S Navy Recruiting Station 424 Market Street Parkersburg W Va
The Athens County Home Telephone Company will issue the second 1920 directory for Athens and affected exchanges. Management asks patrons for better treatment of operators and patience from users. It notes postwar burdens on utilities, heavy long distance demand, and urges cooperation to improve service and morale. About 25,000 calls daily pass through the Athens exchange.
Berlin July 15 The Russian Soviet government will reject the British armistice proposal and will not order Red armies to halt their advance until a Bolshevik is established according to a Moscow dispatch citing Pravda
War ministry in Mexico City says Irineo Villareal led a rebel uprising at Monterey with about 200 men but was defeated by government troops. Gonzales allies threaten flight from the capital as unrest grows. Rail lines Monterey to Laredo and Monterey to Tampico are in rebel hands while Tampico workers reportedly return to work. General Pelaez maintains order in Monterrey. In Nuevo Laredo rebels under Ricardo Gonzales attack the border city across the Rio Grande.
Mrs Florence De Cordova wife of a New York broker was slain by her chauffeur Bernard Geisler near New London Conn authorities said she was brutally attacked and choked until unconscious before she died. Geisler's widow later claimed his body and said she learned of a quarrel with him over Mrs De Cordova and found a lock of hair and two pictures of her.
An official Moscow wireless dispatch reports Polish forces wrecked Bobruisk on the Beresina after Bolshebik forces drove them out. It says the red advance continues, while Poles evacuate Lithuania and withdraw to the Vizla river amid mounting Bolshevik pressure.
Wall Street bookmakers quoted odds of 7 to 5 that Governor Cox would carry Ohio in November. Harding odds were 21 to 2 in favor a short time ago, and were adjusted to 2 to 1.
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