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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1921

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Eva Kaber Murder Trial Hears Insanity Plea

In Cleveland Ohio on July 15 Eva Catherine Kaber, wife of the wealthy Dan Kaber, pleads insanity as the murder trial nears verdict. Prosecutor Stanton presents closing arguments while defense may call sur rebuttal witnesses. Jury deliberations likely tonight with possible death sentence considerations.

Cleveland, CO Catherine Eva Kaber Dan Kaber Cleveland Eva Catherine Kaber Stanton Daniel F. Kaber Lakewood Bennon

Confectionery Dealers Ordered to Pay War Taxes

In Akron Ohio on July 15 thirty five confectionery dealers were ordered to pay war taxes in a roundup by internal revenue officers. Most businesses affected are small confectionery stores on the city outskirts.

Akron. C Internal Revenue

Panama Canal Map Promoted By National Geographic Society

The Panama Canal map, four color, 7 by 12 inches, shows its global impact by shortening sea routes. The National Geographic Society directed the map’s creation and it will be mailed free to readers who return a coupon with two cents for postage.

Chili Peru New York California Australia England Panama Canal National Geographic Society Panama Fredertor Ashole Haskin Informatic Washington, D. C

American Legion to Press Fight for Soldier Bonus

In Indianapolis July 15 the American Legion vows to press for adjusted compensation and oppose current bonus legislation. National Commander John G. Emery and officers urge McCumber to block the Penrose bill. In Washington Senator Kenyon offers an amendment to force a new bonus bill report by January.

Indianapolis American Legion Harding Congress John G. Emery The Legion McCumber Washington Penrose Washngton Senate Finance Committee Kenyon Iowa Lodge Curtis

Back Stairs Evidence Aims To Show Domestic Calm In Stillman Case

Defense in the Stillman divorce suit plans to introduce testimony about frequent quarrels between James A. Stillman and Mrs. Florence Lawlor Leeds to portray a domestic, congenial relationship. Witness H Phelps Clawson was set for cross examination after testimony on Stillman’s affection toward his wife prior to the birth of Guy Stillman.

Stillman Dale van Every United Press Poughkeepsie N. Y James A. Stillman Florence Lawlor Leeds Daniel J. Gleason H. Phelps Clawson Buffalo Guy Stillman Mrs. Stillman

Revolution Threatens Mexico Near Tampico

Reports from Mexico City state a revolutionary movement led by General Daniel Martinez Herrera has arisen in the Huesta district southwest of Tampico. He is said to be allied with General Alejandro Chao and another officer, with 50 to 100 troops and $25,000 gathered from Governor Carlos Green of Tabasco, who is under arrest and ordered confined for 30 days, with a potential appeal to the supreme court.

Mexico City Daniel Martinez Herrera Huesta Tampico Herrera Tampico Old Fields Alejandero Chao Carlos Green Tabasco War Department Supreme

Borah urged as American disarmament envoy

Influential friends of Senator Borah push to name him to the American disarmament commission. They argue his pioneering work on disarmament justifies a seat and believe he can influence the Senate, given its treaty making role. Supporters also seek a treaty form for any disarmament agreement.

Washington Borah American Commission Senate

Final Action on Bonus Bill Comes Today

Senate action on the soldier bonus bill will be taken late today. Republican leaders say the motion to send the bill back to committee will prevail. It is likely that instructions to the Senate finance committee on future action will be adopted. The opposition to recommitment is expected to force a vote on a motion to recommit with instructions to report back to the Senate.

Washington Senate Senate Finance Committee

Excursion trips fall from favor among Ohio rail riders

Columbus agents report a shift in travel habits with fewer scenic day trips. Traveling salesmen now dominate excursion specials as passengers favor cheap fares and home visits, making Kenova West Virginia the top choice while Cleveland Sandusky and other resort stops lag in popularity.

Columbus Kenova W. Va Cleveland Sandusky Take Points

Young Widow Tells How She Made Killing

Clarksburg West Virginia July 15 Mary Consasso a 17 year old widow viewing the bodies of her husband and lover in a morgue described the night of the tragedy. She said the husband was killed by the lover who then shot himself after realizing the deed. Christofus Consesso and Mary were married two years. Tomich the disappointed lover had continued his suit until the husband intervened.

Clarksburg W. Va Mary Consasso Mary John Tomich Christofus Consesso Tomich

Lorain Evening Journal debuts United Press wire report

The Lorain Evening Journal in Lorain Ohio began running a full United Press wire service report today marking its expansion in the afternoon newspaper market. The move places the paper in closer competition with established dailies through added national and international coverage.

Cleveland Lorain

Representative Engle to Install Wire at Athens

G. G. Engle of Athens U. P. will oversee a new wire installation at the site and plans to depart Saturday.

G. G. Engle Athens U. P Mr. Engle iSaturday

Buv rno rs As They Favor Disarmament

Three strong reasons cited by Republican and Democratic state leaders for supporting disarmament. The article notes unity across party lines, urging policy shifts, and highlights concerns over safety and international posture.

Harding disarmament conference gains early acceptances

United Press reports Britain France Italy and China have unqualifiedly accepted the disarmament proposal. Japan accepts in a vague communication. A tentative November 11 conference date is set as Secretary Hughes plans formal invitations to elicit a clear Japanese position.

Washington United Press Harding Great Britain France Italy China Japan Hughes

Governors Back Harding Disarmament Plan Across States

Governors from sixteen states representing over 20 million people endorsed President Harding's disarmament conference. Republican and Democratic leaders urged world disarmament to prevent war and ease taxation while improving the global economy, with strong quotes from Baxter and Davis on leadership and peace.

United Press New York Harding Percival D. Raster Maine Davis Gare Arkansas Colorado Florida Idaho Georgia Iowa Louisianna Montana North Dakota Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Utah West Virginia Baxter America T. C. McRae Hssh Oliver Oup Cary A. Hardee Democrat Thomas W. Hardwick N. E. Kendall E. F. Morgan

Cooler and Showers Forecast Across Regions

Weather bureau forecast cooler weather tonight for New England mid Atlantic lower lakes and Ohio valley. Thunderstorms expected in the same areas this afternoon or tonight and tonight or tomorrow in the south Atlantic and east gulf states. Fair conditions in the Great Lakes region.

Washington New England Middle Atlantic Lower Lake Region Ohio Valley Weather Bureau South Atlantic East Gulf States Great Lakes

Irish Leader Seeks Unity in Peace Talks

London July 15 The De Valera Lloyd George talks begin with hope for progress toward a single Irish parliament. Ulster premier Sir James Craig may be summoned as negotiations continue with both South and North Ireland represented.

Eamon de Valera Lloyd George Downing Street de Valera Sinn Fein Aginaires Sgites Lloyd

Ulster to Join Irish Peace Talks as Lloyd George Plans Meeting

London reports Ulster will be represented in Irish peace negotiations this week for the first time. After two talks with Hamon De Valera Sinn Fein leaders, Prime Minister Lloyd George prepared to meet Sir James Craig at 10 Downing Street. No more talks with De Valera were scheduled, signaling progress hinges on the Craig encounter.

London Ulster Hamon de Valera Sinn Fein Lloyd George James Craig Downing Street de Valera Claraig

Mellon Seeks Expanded Power to Settle U S Debt

Secretary Mellon urged Congress to authorize broader powers to settle allied debt to the United States. A plan to refinance war debts was presented by Representative Luce with Alfred D. Chandler from Brookline, proposing serial bonds and long maturities to replace the sinking fund.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Mellon Congress United States Senate Penrose House Rep. Luce Mass Alfred D. Chandler Brookline Secretary of the Treasury

Champ Now Leading Golf's Tournament

Evans led after 18 holes at West Moreland Country Club in Evanston NL in a Western tournament, two up over Knepper. Hartman led Marge by six holes while Howie Johnson faced a difficult match against an opponent not clearly readable.

West Moreland Country Club Evanston Ira Couch Evans Knepper Tweddy Hartman Marge Johnson

Dempsey Denies Engagement Rumor With Sylvia Jocelyn

Rumors swirl that boxing champion Jack Dempsey plans a new contract while speculation ties him to Sylvia Jocelyn as a fiancée. Both deny any engagement as recent photos show them together on the Pacific coast during a movie shoot.

Jack Dempsey Eee Sylvia Jocelyn Ned Dempsey Jocelyn Dem Pacific Coast Jack Dem Jack

Ohio postmasters plan postal training in schools

A committee of Ohio postmasters and Vernon M. Reigie approved a plan to add a postal training course to school curricula. A pamphlet on postal operations is being prepared for use in the September term to educate the public and reduce government losses from claims, postmaster S. A. Kinnear said.

Columbus Ohio Vernon M. Reigie Public Instruction A. Kinnear

Man Killed In Fall From Hugh Trestle

John R. Ley, 58, supervisor of way on the river division, was killed when he fell from a trestle south of Addison. He died after being found unconscious, about 12:45 to 2:30 p.m., after a 50 foot fall. The Haley family resided on West Hunter Street. Ley had lived in the city eight or nine years since moving from Pomeroy. He leaves a widow and a son, John Robert Jr., about 14. Funeral plans not announced.

John R.ley River Division Addison Haleys W. Hunter Street Haley Fargo

Senate to vote on tax free securities ban amendment

Senator Smoot of Utah introduces a constitutional amendment in the Senate aimed at preventing any further issuance of tax free securities in the United States. The measure seeks to curb tax advantaged funding and reshape municipal and corporate finance discussions at the national level.

Washington United States Senate Smoot Utah

Ohio Prohibition Fine Revenues Reported by Auditor

Columbus July 15 The state's half of fines from the Crabbe prohibition act for the year ending June 30 totalled 170 787 93. From November 1920 to June 30, 17 counties contributed while Ashland Auglaize Champaign Darke Defiance Fulton Gallia Highland Holmes Lawrence Logan Monroe Morrow Noble Sandusky Union sent nothing. Stark county led in bootlegger fines with 25 450 Summit followed at 23 642 14. Clermont and Pike were at the bottom with 50 each.

Columbus Tracey Tracy Stark County Summit County Clermont Pike Ashland Auglaize Champaign Darke Defiance Fulton Gallia Highland Holmes Lawrence Logan Monroe Morrow Noble Sandusky Union

Meanest Men On Patrol Near Dayton In Counterfeit Plot

Dayton police pursue two men who passed counterfeit half dollars on Manuel Shirey a 74 year old blind newspaper vender in Dayton Ohio this morning.

Dayton, CO Dayton Ohio Manuel Shirey

Sereno Lodge 479 Regular Meeting Friday Evening

Regular meeting of Sereno Lodge No. 479 Friday at 7 30 with installation of officers. Refreshments will be served. A large attendance desired. GEO Minnemeyer N G

O. F Sereno Lodge Geo. Minnemeyer N. G

Grand Ball at Lamborn's Pavilion Glouster

Saturday July 16 invites crowds to a Grand Ball at Lamborn's Pavilion in Glouster with LeFavors five piece orchestra and a call to bring friends.

Lamborn Glouster LeFavors

Japan’s reply on disarmament talks sails into doubt

United Press dispatch from Washington notes Japan gives vague responses to a U S proposal for a Far Eastern talks conference. Officials cite time seeking explanations while plans for a conference proceed, with Tokyo split over participation and publicity.

United Press Washington Japan S. Ee

Japs Say They Do Not Seek Domination in Far East

New York July 15 United Press says Japan does not seek a dominating position in the Far East. At a press interview, founder and president of Dempo Tushin Sha stated Japan wishes to walk hand in hand with leading Western powers as a fixed policy. He claimed Japan does not dream of being absolute in the region.

J. H. Furay United Press Foreignee New York Far East Japan Ashio M N Dempo Tsushin Sha

Duty on Hides First Amendment to Fordney Tariff

Washington July 15 United Press reports the House will debate a fifteen percent ad valorem duty on hides as the first amendment to the Fordney tariff bill. The current bill places hides on the free list and Rep Chandler Oklahoma Republican proposed the amendment for four hours of debate.

Washington United Press Rep.Chandler Oklahoma

Education officials meet on compulsory education bill

Columbus July 15. School attendance officers of the state met with Vernon M. Reigel state director of education to discuss the Bing compulsory education bill passed by the last legislature. Changes in the old statutes were explained.

Hooky Columbus Vernon M. Reigel Reigel

Installation of officers at Thomas Lodge No 739 IOOF

OOD fellows attend as Jacksonville hosts installation of officers at 7 30 Saturday evening at Thomas Lodge No 739 IOOF with refreshments provided by Jesse McHenry Sew 7-13-2

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Eva Kaber Nat Emery Mexico Harold D. Jacobs Ireland Charles M. McCann U.S Champ Willibach Post As Pui Public Ianstruction Hugh Trestle Logan Man A. L. Bradford Ie Oe
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