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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1921
Page
1
Premier Lloyd George wrestles with uniting Irish factions in talks with DeValera and Ulster leader James Craig. Despite cautious optimism, no clear headway on a general peace conference emerges while Irish violence eases in Belfast and Dublin under vigilant patrols.
Chicago court opens as Umpire Hugo Friend rules that States Attorney Gorman may not mention confessions by three of the seven former White Sox stars in his opening statement to the jury. The case centers on conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds with Eddie Cicotte Lefty Williams and Shoeless Joe Jackson named in confessions.
Riot at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh involved about 1000 inmates including 30 women. Fire and gunfire destroyed six buildings as prisoners clashed with guards. officials restored order as state troops and police guarded the walls.
In London on July 18 negotiations for Irish peace reopened with a planned conference between Prime Minister Lloyd George and Eamon de Valera. Debates centered on Ulster’s role, as de Valera seeks to represent all Ireland while Ulster’s Sir James Craig stayed in London handling cabinet meetings amid hopes for a 4:15 p.m. summit.
The American Legion plans a six week trip for 250 members to tour the old French war zone starting August 3 in New York. John G Emery will lead the party with U S Ambassador Myron Herrick. Individual members pay about 800 dollars, applications due before quotas fill.
The Panama Canal map, a four color 71 by 12 inch authoritative chart, shows how the canal halves the sea highway and brings distant lands closer. The National Geographic Society produced it and The Messenger will send a free copy to readers who return a coupon with two stamps.
The Athens Messenger corrected to say comments were requested for the Agricultural agency of Athens county not the Farm Bureau. The criticisms should be directed at the Agricultural agency of Athens county.
The Chauncey post office will close at 6 30 PM during the months of July and August. Edward Minister signs the notice.
House actions focus on Fordney Tariff issues with free list versus duty rates. Ways and Means panel to review Tariff Bill amendments. Joint agriculture committee maintains inquiry. Senate Finance committee questions Secretary Mellon on foreign loan settlements.
Alva Porter, 28, died at a Columbus hospital after a gasoline explosion in his Nelsonville garage at 300 Chestnut Street. He was rushed to Columbus and died Sunday morning. The garage and a Ford were destroyed. damage over $600. Porter served three years in the navy and joined the Methodist church last winter. Funeral at his mother's home Tuesday at 10 30 A.M. conducted by Rev. Kemper.
Copenhagen May 18 United Press enmity between Poland and Russia threatened to burst into open warfare. Both nations were reported mobilizing with Poland recalling classes 1885 to 1894 and Russia mobilizing seven classes. Reports said troops might be sent to the western frontier or Asia Minor to aid the Kemalists. Poland answered Russia’s ultimatum on suppressing anti Bolshevik leaders in Warsaw while preserving its right to political help.
County Surveyor Fred Baker announced a detour off the Athens Albany road near Hibbardsville at the Pauly farm. The road is closed pending completion of a new bridge which is to be completed as soon as possible, with a short detour to the east.
Cleveland July 18 Dr J H Thompson county jail physician said Eva Kaber serving life for killing her husband Daniel F Kaber may be force fed if she does not eat more in days ahead. Attendants report she sleeps poorly and stares at ceiling. Sheriff Stannard says transfer to Marysville reformatory may wait until end of week.
The American Legion band in Athens grows quickly with twenty members at the latest practice. Buss Stevenson pledges a strong band soon as government donated instruments, delayed but expected. The group was slated to perform all week at the Elks Funfest, marking early recognition.
A Dodge touring car driven by Dave McAtee of Jacksonville rammed up the curb and into the plate glass window of BE F Sheridan's Grocery and Meat Market on Court Street this morning. The vehicle sustained minor damage while a windshield break cut Mrs McAtee, though the injury was not serious.
Chicago trial opens as defense moves to suppress signed confessions from Eddie Cicotte Lefty Williams Shoeless Joe Jackson and others alleging immunity and lack of co defendant presence. State witnesses Bill Burns and Joe Gedeon expected to testify.
MARTINS FERRY O July 18 The river houseboat eases high rent for many families along the Oho river and grows popular as a cool summer home and club house. Most river towns have a houseboat organization with HQ aboard. Houseboats can be built for under 400 dollars.
Dayton faces a possible return to limited street car service as city officials warn operators to keep guns off cars. The city says arbitration has failed and urges companies to concede, while mayor Switzer notes authorities cannot coerce concessions and rests on the companies to resume reliable service.
John H. Patterson, 73, hailed as the father of the cash register industry, retires as president of National Cash Register Company in Dayton. Fred Beck Patterson succeeds him, with J. H. Baringer named general manager. Patterson heads to Battle Creek for rest. company policies remain unchanged.
J. W. Sander of Los Angeles was named American trade commissioner to Melbourne Australia. He succeeds A. W. Farrin who is en route from Melbourne, as announced by the commerce department in Washington.
County farm agent E. R. Raymond is on the program for the Farm Bureau meeting on Thursday July 21 at Wingett Chapel. The session begins at 7 30 p m.
In Chillicothe Ohio 1917 taxi shop owner E O Collins chased a $75 bill from Frank Motto a motorman who later faced execution for murder. Collins found Motto in the Ohio Penitentiary awaiting the electric chair and offered to collect the debt before Motto’s execution. Motto said his funds were exhausted except $2 to pay the bill and pleaded for time or mercy.
Weather to be cooler tonight in the upper lake region and tomorrow in the flower lake region and the Chiewae vale ley. Local thunder showers will sweep northern New England, northern New York, the south Atlantic states, and the Ohio Valley during the next 36 hours. Moderately warm in the Atlantic and east Gulf states.
President Harding sent to the Senate the nomination of Captain William A. Moffett to be chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics and dean of the Navy with the rank of rear admiral for a four year term.
Mrs. Anna Snyder, 30, is held without bail in Little Rock after she shot and killed Thomas Stoval, 12, who she says was caught stealing watermelons from her father’s patch. Police note he was among several youth raiders.
Three years ago today American troops initiated a counteroffensive that signaled the end for Germany. The First and Second divisions joined by the First Moroccan Division drove a seven kilometer wedge into German lines before nightfall.
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