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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1920

Page

5

French Commander Gouraud Demands Syrian Rail Control

London July 19 General Gouraud the French commander in Syria has sent an ultimatum to Emir Feisal demanding French troops control the Rayak to Aleppo railway and occupy stations from Hamas to Aleppo He also demands Syrians accept French currency and acknowledge the French mandate A French physician invented a glass stopper for bottle necks to keep it clean.

London Gouroud Syria Emir Feisal Rayak Aleppo Damascus Hamas Hara Gouraud

Ohio University star to lead Logan in key Thursday game

On Thursday Harry Newman, a three year standout at Ohio University, will bring Logan’s best county team to face Hocking county rivals. Logan adds players from New Straitsville era, while Barstow and Ed Finsterwald form Athens battery. Coach Frank Gullum’s OU summer school squad also prepares to play Athens Saturday with Stanley Dougan of major league fame slated to pitch for the student team alongside Oldfield.

Harry Newman Ohio University Logan Hocking County Harry New Straitsville Athens Stanley Dougan Cincinnati Reds Salt Lake Oldfield

Beaten to Death Found in New York Courtyard

The body of a well dressed girl, beaten to death, was found in a courtyard between Rutgers and Monroe streets. She appeared to have been dead about three hours and police suspect she was killed elsewhere before being dumped at the scene. No identification was found.

New York Rutgers Monroe

General Strike At Waterbury Ended

After about fifteen weeks the general strike in Waterbury Conn ended today as workers returned following a majority vote to discontinue the strike. Union men will continue in a technical fashion, limiting efforts to block union members from seeking Waterbury employment.

Waterbury, Conn Waterbury

Drowns In Pond Near His Home

Canton July 19 Grover C Kimmel 27 of East Greenville drowned Sunday afternoon after wading beyond his depth while bathing in a pond near his home Three companions could not save him Kimmel could not swim and his body was recovered four hours later by Massillon fire department

Canton Grover C. Kimmel East Greenville Kimmel Massillon

Two Fatalities in Cleveland Storm Hit

Cleveland July 19 Leroy McMahon 23 son of Municipal Judge Walter McMahon and Arthur Cowan one year old son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Cowan were killed in storm accidents yesterday. McMahon was struck by an interurban car about two miles from Lorain while adjusting curtains on his auto at death curve. The Cowan infant died from injuries after the auto carrying the Cowan family and friends overturned in the city.

Cleveland Leroy McMahon Walter McMahon Arthur Cowan Lewis Cowan McMahon Lorain Cowan

Two Men Shot in Steubenville During Italian Day Festivities

July 19 in Steubenville two men, Orlando Guinti, 25, and Joseph M. Manaturi, 36, were shot in two affrays during Italian day celebrations and were reported near death at Ohio Valley Hospital.

Steubenville Orlando Guinti Joseph M. Manaturi Ohio Valley Hospital

Bergdoll Capture Rumor Denied by Government Men

Philadelphia July 19 government agents in charge of Bergdoll search denied wide circulating reports that Grover C Bergdoll, the condemned tax evader who escaped from army officers on May 21, had been captured.

Bergdoll Philadelphia Grover C. Bergdoll Dodger

Athens Wins First Of Three From Sugar Creek 7 to 5

Athens trounces Sugar Creek 7 to 5 in a tenacious Saturday baseball game. Errors by Sugar Creek aided Athens as Oldfield and Foraker held the mound for a youthful Athens battery. Handley and Earnest Watkins starred with glove and bat. John Bradley homered into the left field grass as Athens capitalized on miscues.

Athens Sugar Creek Oldfield Foraker Handley Earnest Watkins John Bradley Pore R. Finsterwald White Grover Simpson Morgan Cf Mequard Hagley Sugar Creek Handley W. Bresnen HB. Watkins J. Bradley N. Bresnen Koons R. Bradley M. Watkins Russell E. Watkins M. Breener Bresner Bresener Serene, Morgan Wallis Beverage and Heavener

Reopening of Johnson Mine Near Hocking Progressing

Supt Kassler announced pumping at the Johnson mine is nearly finished after seventy days of water removal. Men can inspect the shaft, with extensive rebuilding ahead and substantial lumber and supplies already on site. Essex Company plans to push the project rapidly as conditions allow. In Athens county, land disposals led by General Putnam evoke early settlement history with names like Bingham and Snowden. Scoutmaster Dupler has equipment catalogs for Athens Troop Two.

Supt Kassler Olf Johnson Hocking the Essex Company College Athens Alexander Townships Athens County General Putnam Marietta Anthony” ‘Wayne New England Ohio Alvan and Gailas Bingham Isaac Barker William Harper John Wilkins Robert Lindsay Edmund William Barak Dorr John Chandler Jonathan Watkins Solomon Tue Christopher Stevens John and Moses Hewitt Cornelius Moore Joseph Snowder John Simonton Robert Ross Y Dupler Nina Putnam

Billy and Stubby join a marching regiment adventure

A tale where Billy Byen and Stubby dog follow a Japanese regiment during a wartime parade. They bond with the soldiers, become mascots, and earn the nickname Black Goat and Yellow Regiment. The story ends with a note on education and preparation for success.

Stubby Billy Mg Regiment Stibby Billy Land

A Visit to the Beauty Parlor From a Whimsical Muse

A lighthearted diary note recounts a visit to a beauty parlor between assignments. The narrator endures scalp treatment, face massage, and a drastic eyebrow plucking that leaves her looking puzzled and bald yet defiant, with a playful nod to glamour and ambition.

Dear Mrs Thompson Letters Solve Youth Advice Dilemmas

A reader asks where to contact actors via a movie magazine and how a girl with talent can succeed. Mrs Thompson advises target addresses, send a photo, and return postage. A second letter discusses parental control of earnings and budgeting for a telephonist, plus a young boy seeking work while finishing high school.

Mrs. Thompson

Markets Pittsburg Livestock Receipts and Rates

Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice 15.25 to 16.00, prime 14.25 to 15.00, veal calves 16.50 to 17.26, common 14 to 18. Sheep and lambs receipts 17, market higher for sheep and lower for lambs, prime wethers 10.00 to 10.26, good 8.00 to 9.00, good mixed 8.00, 265 doubles, prime heavy 16.26 to 16.50, mediums 17.30 to 17.85, heavy yorkers 17.20 to 17.35, eight yorkers 16.00 to 16.25, roughs 12.00 to 18.50, stags 38.50 and 9.00.

Pitteburg

Cincinnati Market Report Cattle and Produce Prices

Market notes show cattle receipts around 76 000 with steady tones and beeves at 10.75 to 11.00 while butchers run 6.25 to 12.25 and canners 4.26 to 7.40. Sheep receipts slow but steady with wool lambs 87.50 to 16.50 and ewes at 3.00 to 9.00. Cincinnati cattle market tops at 13.00 to 16.50 for good choice and 16.00 to 16.50 extra. Produce prices list butter steady and eggs around 4 to 7 cents. live poultry mainly 0.80 to 0.90 with higher fowls at 0.40 to 0.45 for smaller birds.

Cincinnati Cincincati

Plane Crash Kills Two Near Tulba Calabora

Two men died when a small plane plunged to the earth near Tulba Calabora on a Sunday. Albert W. Newsome of Toit Senrets and R. FF. Moe ure of Sinots perished instantly in the crash near Madame Schumannevnk.

Tulba Calabora Albert W. Newsome Toit Senrets R. FF. Moeure Sinots Madame Schumannevnk

Buckeye State Policy Promises Continued Growth

Fragmentary text outlines a policy pledge describing public finance aims. It emphasizes timely money deposits, safety of funds limited to real estate and farms, and a commitment to securities, growth, and ongoing prosperity under Buckeye State governance.

Sret Mienggages Buckeye

Battlefield shrine in Chateau Thierry ceremony honors French allies

Americans join French and Legion of Honor officials in consecrating a battlefield shrine at Chateau Thierry. The event marked a historic gesture of Franco American ties and commemorated past battles near the town.

Chateau Thierry Presentatin of Legion of Honor Thierry

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