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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1920

Page

7

Larceny Suspect Pleads Guilty in County Court

James Brandenberry of near Cutler appeared before Justice Helwig on a larceny charge. He pled guilty, received a $25 fine plus costs and ten days in jail, with the sentence suspended if the fine is paid. Items stolen from Walter Morris were recovered. Brandenberry’s case was treated leniently due to concerns about his mental state.

James Brandenberry Cutler Helwig Brandenberry Mariner James Earich West State Street Walter Morris

Will Reorganize National Guard Bureau

Major General McCarter, chief of the militia bureau, will oversee the reorganization of the bureau under a recent act of congress. The bureau will be entirely reorganized January 1, 192. The president may appoint as chief an officer of the national guard with ten or more years of commissioned service.

McCarter Militia Bureau War Department National Guard

Britain urges Poles to seek peace with Soviet Russia

London reports Britain advised the Polish government to ask Soviet Russia for an armistice. Finland Latvia and Lithuania declined a London peace conference. The Soviet reply was not public yet pending further talks. A cabinet note described the Soviet position as ambiguous but hopeful of a solution to the Russian Polish issue. Red armies near the old Polish boundary.

London Great Britain Russia House of Commons Finland Latvia Lithuania Wrangel Moscow

Water main break shuts Cincinnati supply. downtown water cut

A 48 inch water main broke early today in Cincinnati, halting water to downtown. Restaurant patrons lacked coffee at breakfast and hundreds of residents went to work unwashed as many factories closed.

Cincinnati

Three Soldiers Wounded in Ballybourney Ambush

Three soldiers were wounded when armed men ambushed a military lorry near Ballybourney on July 21. The incident occurred as the convoy passed through the area, reflecting ongoing violence in the region.

Cork Ballybourney

Notice to Electors in Murray Village School District

Notice is hereby given that at the election to be held in 1920 a proposition to levy three additional mills for school purposes within Murray Village School District will be submitted to electors. The election place remains the regular voting place within Murray Village, Hocking County, Ohio. D. Higgins, Clerk, Board of Education.

Murray Village Hocking County State of Ohio D. Higgins

Steptoe Law Slated to Burden Ohio Gas Consumers

In Columbus on July 21 testimony warned that more than 4 million Ohio natural gas customers would lose 100 to 150 dollars each under West Virginia Steptoe Act enforcement. Ohio Fuel Supply Co vice president L B Denning said curtailment would force costly remodeling of gas fixtures and appliances, with some town distributions left junk value.

Columbus Ohio L. B. Denning Pittsburg Ohio Fuel Supply Company Pennsylvania West Virginia Denning

Coal Fields Face Runaway Strike As Aid Sought

July 21 Chicago Illinois Coal fields face a threatened runaway strike by shift men in the bituminous fields. A committee of the Illinois Coal Operators Association leaves for Washington to secure aid. Frank Farrington president of the Illinois United Mine Workers says officials cannot stop the strike. The men seek a $2 a day raise. operators admit wages lack a living wage but cannot break the contract.

Chicago Illinois Illinois Coal Operators Association Washington Frank Farrington Illinois United Mine Workers Farrington

Membership Drive To Be Arranged In Athens County

An Athens County Farm Bureau executive committee meeting is set for July 24 at 10 30 A M in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room on the Athens National Bank building fifth floor. Township leaders will join to finalize next month’s membership campaign with a representative from the Ohio farm bureau federation. A second special meeting for all farmers will follow at 1 PM in the same location.

Athens County Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce Athens National Bank Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Greek King’s Wife Lacked Royal Blood, Lives in Paris

The bride of King Alexander of Greece cannot sit beside him on the throne as she is not of royal blood. She lives in Paris away from Greece where her husband frequently visits, born from a Greek army officer in Athens.

Alexander Greece Paris Herusband Athens

Kilbane to clash with Root in odd hometown bout

Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion signs for a highly unusual fight against fellow Cleveland rival Root. The bout pits two locals against each other with Kilbane facing a foe he had not yet met, amid city tension and strong crowd interest.

Johnny Kilbane Root Clevela Kilbane Dines Cuttin Anniene Matt Broe Broe Nally Reek Bane

Cincinnati Markets Report Prices on Eggs Poultry Cattle Hogs

Markets across Cincinnati and Union Stock Yards Ohio show eggs at 45c a dozen for extra firsts and 43c for firsts. Hogs trade around 16.00 to 17.60 with multiple weights. Cattle and veal move mixed with receipts light to heavy and prices from 13.00 to 18.50 for calves. Sheep and lambs vary with wethers near 10.00 to 10.26 and ewes around 11.00. Cattle at Cincinnati market weak to steady with steers 13.00 to 15.50 and calves 16.50 to 17.00. Sheep and lambs, markets steady to higher for lambs up to 17.50.

Union Ill Cincinnati

Toledo Grain Market Report and Prices

Toledo July 21 close: Wheat 2.81. Corn No 2 1.61. Oats No 2 1.03 1.04. Rye 2.17. Barley 1.38. Clover seed 24.00 Oct 23.90 Dec 23.80. Timothy various futures up to 5.77. Alsike 23.00 Oct 23.50 Dec. Butter 0.63. Eggs and hay prices listed. Chicago dairy quotes for butter creamery and cheese. Liberty bonds noted at 34 1/2.

Toledo Timothy

Fragmented sports lines hint at 4s and 3s scoring

OCR yields unclear notes about four point plays and three point shots with repeated mentions of victory and losses. Despite garbled text the fragment suggests a basketball context with scoring references and team outcomes, though specific teams dates and details are unreadable.

Fisher Beats Syracuse Boxer in Thrilling Title Bout

July 21 192? Young Fisher of Syracuse defeats John Wi in a middleweight championship fight. Fisher dominates from start to finish with cleaner blows and aggression. Crowd hails Fisher as champion, while chants of cheese champion erupt near the end.

Syracuse Fisher Antes John Wi Boston

Baseball Scores and Miscues Fill Yesterday’s Lineup

Yesterday’s box scores show the White Sox edged by the Browns 7 to 6 in the second game, the Browns winning 6 to 4. The Cubs won their game and the series as Claude Hendrix held Boston after Jacobson and others contributed key hits. Dodgers beat Reds 8 to 2 on a Wheat catch turning a potential run into an out. Giants beat Pirates 6 to 2 as Frisch scored on a sacrifice fly. Cleveland nipped Boston 8 to 7 in extras, and a mining accident in Albany injured Charles Wood, a former sheriff candidate.

Babe Swat King Red Faber Yasin Spuh Evan Teetage Genk Te Anks White Sox George Sisaler Browns Athletics Jacobson Frisch Giants Pirates Walters Cleveland Red Sox

Ordinance Authorizes Street Drainage and Curb Works

Ordinance No 256 authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter contracts with the lowest bidder for labor and materials to improve Ard Street from cometary Aimens to Smith Street in the city. Work includes raining and brick or block paving per plans on file. Bid opening announced, authority dated December 12, 1920.

Puble Rereies Ard Cometary Airens Smith Street Ena Carbine Onis Frns Director of Public Service Cancay Counecil C. Ole Harris Annona Joy i Bain

Athens City School District Tax Levy Election Notice

Notice to electors of the Athens City School District announces a special five year property tax levy to be submitted at the regular election, detailing the district’s plan, polling places, and the designated board of elections in Athens County for the vote.

Athens City

Notice to Electors of Happy Hollow School District

Vague OCR text indicates a public notice to electors in the Happy Hollow School District about district consolidation or tax measures. Readable elements mention election action and district branding, but specifics are garbled.

Happy Hollow

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WM M Leeper reports a local transit note with partial details about an event or schedule. The readable text hints at a date and names but the fragmentary OCR obscures full facts.

Local Gazette Item Amid Stated Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR note references local issue numbers and place names. Content is unclear but indicates a public or official notice from a local source. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or concrete actions are readable.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Offering 6% Loans

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co announces 6% on time deposits and offers mail business. It emphasizes safe securities and growth, with deposits used for loans on homes and farms. The notice mentions location in Columbus and promises prompt service.

Buckeye State Loan Co Gay &T Columbus

Notice of Sealed Bids for Nelsonville Water Works Improvements

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Public City of Nelsonville until 12 o elec day the 7th day of uguse 1923 for water works improvement including furnishing materials for wells and water system, steam compressors, and related equipment. Bids must be marked with the proposal number and unit prices and accompanied by security. The notice and plans are available for inspection at the city offices.

Nelsonville Bellats Uguse Ity Aus Pau Corfins Ville A. D

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