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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
1
Dr. Charles McDougall of Athens testified as defense expert in the James E. Miller murder trial in Pomeroy. He said a raincoat showed one bullet entered from the front, countering prosecution claims all shots were from the rear.
Cross country flyer arrives in Ohio on schedule. Officials note strong performance and planned events continue as scheduled.
Pomeroy July 19 Bulletin states Dr. Miller, a leading figure in the Miller trial, was attacked and shot Tuesday evening. A Holzer Hospital bulletin at Gaipolis reports he remains alive at 8 am. Surgeons will attempt an abdominal operation to remove the bullet after an planned X ray at 10 am.
Nelson Serries aged 24 and Robert Harris 22 escaped from the Ohio state fair grounds where they worked as trustees. Both inmates were serving one to fifteen years for robbery and had arrived at the prison in July 1921.
James C. L. Huber a promoter for New York and London filed a circuit court suit in St. Louis claiming injuries from an attack by M. C. Martin a London capitalist have seriously impaired his earning capacity seeking 15 012 750 dollars in damages.
Clyde McCargish of near Chauncey attacked Officer Nash with a bottle of whiskey during a raid by Nash and Justice Helwig for liquor. The officer struck back, bruising McCargish, and arrested him in Athens. A copper boiler yeast carton clamps and an oil stove were found in the house. Charges likely include possessing whiskey manufacturing apparatus and interference with an officer.
Lieut. Russell E. Maughan, 30, of Mineola, N Y, attempts a dayflight from New York to San Francisco between daylight and dark. He is a seven year Army Air Service veteran with World War I service overseas and five German planes to his credit. He is married with two sons, living in Logan Utah, and holds a record speed of 239 miles an hour in short tests.
Four Nelsonville business leaders visit Athens offering Athens merchants a chance to buy the remaining 29 900 dollars of preferred stock for the Nelsonville McGovern Shoe Co. The Nelsonville plant will create 100 jobs first year and 200 second, with 55 percent of workers to be women, and a three story 200 by 250 foot facility to be built within 30 days of stock sale.
London reports on July 19 that cabinet changes are imminent with Austen Chamberlain again said to enter the ministry, as the Daily Mail hints at a reshuffle.
Lieutenant Russell L. Maughan continued his cross country flight from dawn to dusk. He left at 4:08 a.m. eastern time and landed at 11:28 a.m. central time after a 12:05 p.m. takeoff from LT. Joseph Missouri. He reported the plane performing excellently and remained confident of reaching the west coast as planned.
Lieut. Russell Maughan flew his speedy aircraft over Indianapolis at 8 34 p m CST covering 111 miles from Dayton in 39 minutes He was 40 minutes earlier than his July 9 crossing a notable quick dash for the era highlighting his aviation record attempt.
Lieut. Russell L. Maughan lands at McCook Field Dayton Ohio in the Curtiss pursuit craft Silver Streak after a sunlit cross country run from New York to San Francisco. The arrival marks the first leg of an aerial journey aimed to complete the coast to coast trip in 16 hours or less.
Lieut. Maughan of the army air service took to the air for a second attempt from New York to San Francisco at 4 08 am EST. He planned a 570 mile hop to McCook Field Dayton first with a rest and refuel. The route includes Rosenecrans St Joseph Cheyenne Salduro and Crissy Field with precise arrival times.
Columbus reports that R L Dollings Co and subsidiaries are solvent for creditor payments but liquidation would likely cost stockholders. Williams notes possible similar actions in Indianapolis and Philadelphia and says such procedures are contemplated.
Por e July 19 Dr J A Miller Meigs county health officer was fatally shot outside his office. McKinley Folmer coal operator 27, a former patient of Miller, shot the physician then killed himself. Folmer died on the sidewalk. Miller survived briefly before hospital care. The motive remains uncertain with theories centered on treatment, alleged immorality cases, or dope requests. Miller had testified for the state in the James Miller mining murder case.
Manila dispatch reports the Philippine independence commission selected Manuel Quezon president of the senate to travel to the United States and present their protest to President Harding. Quezon led the cabinet and council in resignation and has headed the non cooperation movement against Governor General Wood.
Berlin July 19 the German government issued a formal statement warning the public that any attempt to overthrow the government would be put down ruthlessly and with force no matter whether it came from the left or the right indicating ongoing fears of civil conflict.
Acute alcoholism claimed another victim in Athens county when Ed McNeill died while being removed to Sheltering Arms hospital after two days at the Circle Hill dance hall. Deputies found 13 prisoners in the jail. McNeill died at about 9 09 A M Thursday en route to the hospital. Coroner and Sheriff seek relatives to verify identity as details remain uncertain.
Secretary Weeks and Harding officials endorse Governor General Leonard Wood in the Philippines crisis. They state Wood has full confidence and authority to handle disturbances in Manila without new orders, and a policy statement would affirm support if cabinet resignations escalate.
The Britannia becomes the first steamship to span the Atlantic on July 4, 1840, marking a milestone in transatlantic navigation and steam propulsion.
Special officers halted a planned distillery operation at the Palos mine forge above Gieuster. Harvey North and Bob Lunsford were caught in the act running a whiskey still with a mash and corn liquor. They pled guilty and were bound over to the grand jury under $3500 bonds each.
London dispatch says France may adopt an invisible occupation of the Ruhr after German passive resistance ends while delaying evacuation of Posen until the first German annuity is paid. Britain seeks a precise reparations forecast and may revise its note. French moderation could allow neutral powers to inspect France’s position.
At the bi monthly gathering of the Athens County Ministerial Association in the Presbyterian church, Prof. Raymond H. Coon of Ohio University gave an engaging address. The association now has about 25 active members and represents the Athens county council of churches. Officers elected include Rev. C. L. Johnson president, Rev. Daniel McGurk vice president, and Rev. C. M. Bond secretary.
Rear Admiral Dwight Sigsbee U S Navy, famed for his Maine command, died of heart failure at his New York home. He had served over four decades in the service and was widely honored for his wartime leadership.
A Belfast site claims to house the world’s largest fog works, drawing attention to its scale and production capacity. Local engineers describe innovative spray methods and dense mist generation as key features, aiming to advance industrial fogging for cooling and humidity control.
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