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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

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Jay and Enacting D Mrs. Last Day Move

A fragmented notice notes the final day for a move related to the Jay and Enacting D matter. Details are unreadable but indicate a deadline or action occurring on the last day specified.

Street fighting resumes in Belfast between Sinn Feiners and Unionists

Reports from Belfast on July 23 describe renewed street battles with snipers on monastery roofs and machine gun fire. Official tallies show 11 or more killed and dozens wounded, hospitals overwhelmed, rail service disrupted, and arrests rising as clashes spread across suburbs and coast guard stations.

Belfast Ifty-Ten Sinn Newtowards Falls Road Ballina Coun Fayo Armstrong Coast Guard Ebot

Governor Cox Sends Envoys for Suffrage Ratification

Governor Cox told suffrage leaders he has dispatched personal representatives to Tennessee for the August 9 special session on ratification. The move follows a plan by Democratic leaders to mobilize speakers at Chautauquas while accusing Republicans of costly campaigning.

Poles to seek immediate armistice with Moscow

Warsaw announces the Polish council of national defense will ask Moscow for an immediate armistice along the lines urged by the Allies. The move follows the council's decision and was officially disclosed today in the Polish capital.

Warsaw Polish Council of National Defense Moscow Unea

Resolute Seizes Lead in Fourth America’s Cup Race

Resolute crossed the finish first in the fourth race as Shamrock IV failed to overtake. Wind at fifteen knots powered the duel on a triangular course with Resolute building a lead of up to two minutes early, then extending to about a mile at the second mark prior to the final stretch. The defender maintained speed above 12 knots as the race progressed.

Goldsborough Resolute Shamrock IV Adams Shamrock Shamung

Representations Made To U S Officials On Poland Aid

Informal representations have been made to the state department to learn if the United States government could be relied on to aid Poland against the Russian Bolsheviks. The representations have been vague and carried no specific request.

Washington State Department United States Poland

Strike In Protest of Wage Increase

About 50 Chicago Burlington and Quincy switchmen were on strike today in protest against the railroad labor board wage award. A number failed to report for midnight shift and others to start at 8 A M remained away. Other lines entering Denver were not affected.

Denver Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Labor Board Chicago Railroad Labor Wage Board Labor Board Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Yoel Freer Major Leroy Department of Ju Bh 16 Hoods Semmeee Porta Humes Satere Spleee

Bolshevik Northern Army Near German Frontier

Berlin July 23 Bolshevik forces push toward Germany with the main body 54 miles from the border and the advance guard within 11 miles. Germany braces frontier defenses though officials doubt a Soviet invasion. Reports said four Reichswehr brigades head toward East Prussia but not confirmed.

Berlin Germany Reichswehr East Prussia

Senator Harding Urges Tennessee Republicans to Ratify Suffrage

Marion July 23 A Republican Tennessee legislator Senator Harding mnate John C Heuk urges Tennessee Republicans to vote for ratification of the woman suffrage amendment. He says it is his earnest hope the legislature acts on solemn conviction and that the party platform supports suffrage. Harding notes 29 states have ratified and travels to Mansfield to golf with senators Frelinghuysen Hale and Elkins. LaPayette Young in Des Moines sends praise.

Marion Harding Mnate John C. Heuk Tennessee Harding Legas Mansfield Fretinghuysen New Jerseys Hale Maine Elkins

Prohibition party plans bold bid for Watkins presidency

Prohibition leaders outlined an aggressive campaign to elect Aaron S Watkins of Germantown Ohio as president after he was chosen on the second ballot at the national convention. D E B Leigh Colvin of New York City was named vice president. Robert H Patton of Springfield Illinois and Daniel O Polling were also put forward. Bryan declined the nomination citing other reforms and said he could not commit to the party for now.

Lincoln Neb Prohibition Party Aaron Watkins Germantown Ohio William J. Bryan D. EB Leigh Colvin New York City Robert H. Patton Springfield Ills Daniel O. Polling

Mobilization Ordered in Hungary Up to 39 Years

Paris July 23 reported Hungary has ordered mobilization of all classes up to 39 years old. The dispatch says Budapest also offered military aid to the Allies against the Bolsheviks.

Paris Budapest Hungary

French Soldiers Clash With German Civilians in Berlin

In Berlin on July 23 French soldiers clashed with German civilians in front of the Kaiserhaus hotel. Shots were exchanged but no injuries were reported.

Berlin Kaiserhaus Hotel Nore

Discredit Story of Missing Boy in Cleveland Case

Captain Matowitz discredited Walter Griffin of East Liverpool Ohio and his claim that Billy Danzy was hidden near Cleveland by a woman. After hours of questioning, Matowitz said the man is mistaken about the abduction timeline and location. Griffin testified he saw the woman with the child in East Liverpool on May 8 1919, months before Danzy vanished.

Cleveland Matowitz Walter Griffin East Liverpool Ohio Billy Danzy Hammonton N. J Griffin Maitz

Cleveland Labor Endorses Davis for Governor

The Cleveland Federation of Labor endorsed Harry L. Davis for governor on the Republican ticket last night. The resolution also urged local delegates to inform the state federation in Columbus of the Cleveland organization's action.

Cleveland Harry L. Davis Cleveland Federation of Labor Columbus Cleveland Organization

Wilcox Delivers Final Summer Term Sermon

Dr. Wilcox will give his last service for Summer Term students on Sunday morning. The sermon title is In the Day of Social Rebuilding.

Rail Strike Probe Targets Outlaw Actions in Chicago

Sixty railroad union heads and railroad officials were subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in Chicago regarding outlaw rail strikes that began last March. John Grunau, head of the Chicago yardmen's association, and several others were arrested and held for the jury as authorities press the inquiry amid reports his followers may have spurred further disruption.

Chicago John Grunau Chicago Yardmen’s Association Grunau

Harding Speech Garners Bipartisan Praise Across Party Lines

Congratulatory messages pour in from Warren G. Harding's supporters and critics alike. Raymond Robins says the speech insures a united party and backing from key senators. Walter Brown calls it the finest campaign opening.

Wilson Seeks Mediation in Illinois Coal Strike

President Wilson asked Hugh L. Kerwin head of the Labor Department Bureau of Conciliation to offer mediation in the Illinois coal fields after a White House conference with Secretary Tumulty and Illinois coal operators.

Washington Wilson Hugh L. Kerwin Bureau of Conciliation Labor Department Illinois Tumulty White House

Sunstroke Fatally Strikes Carpenter in New Philadelphia

New Philadelphia reports William M. Thompson a 50 year old carpenter died after a fall from a second story while overcome by heat. He suffered a brain concussion after plunging into a basement and was fatally affected by sunstroke.

New Philadelphia William M. Thompson Carpenter

Spellacy Named Assistant Secretary of Navy

Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford Connecticut is understood to have been picked to succeed Franklin D. Roosevelt as assistant secretary of the navy when Roosevelt retires around August 9 to pursue the Democratic vice presidential nomination.

Spellacy Roosevelt Washington Thomas J. Spellacy Hartford Conn Franklin D. Roosevelt

Railroads Seek Higher Rates to Cover Wage Award

Railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission request for higher passenger freight baggage and Pullman rates to meet the 600 million wage award to workers. Opponents plan to argue the increases are unnecessary and that existing freight rate hikes suffice. Union leaders warn of thousands of layoffs and cost-cutting if raises proceed.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Ratiyond John Scott Railway Department American Federation of Labor

Cox Will Begin Acceptance Speech At Trails End

James M. Cox plans to write his acceptance speech from data gathered since nomination. He will work at Trails End near Dayton, leaving Columbus this afternoon. Key topics include prohibition, League of Nations, taxes, cost of living, farming, and a critique of Republican drift.

Columbus James M. Cox Trails End Dayton Richmond Pearson Hobson Anti- Saloon League Cox League of Nations Republican Harding White House Washington

Alderman Returns Home After Appendicitis Operation

Mr. F L Alderman has returned from a Columbus hospital after a successful appendicitis operation. He appears well and is able to resume duties as cashier of the Athens National Bank.

F. L. Alderman Columbus Athens National Bank

Death Talks in Vanderbilt Family Leaves Fortune Vast

Paris dispatch reports the funeral of W K Vanderbilt set for 11 AM Monday at the American Church of the Holy Trinity with interment in the Vanderbilt mausoleum on Staten Island. Estate values are estimated at 50 to 100 million, part of a larger family fortune of 300 million split among seven siblings. Vanderbilt's life as a European sportsman and social figure is outlined along with his 1849 Staten Island birth and early career.

Paris W. K. Vanderbilt United States Vanderbilt Staten Island William K. Vanderbilt Mar Europe Staten Ieland America New York Central Alva Smith Mobile Ala

Justice probes coal traders for Lever Act profiteering

Columbus July 23 agents of the department of justice are inspecting books and accounts of local brokers and producers of coal to uncover alleged profiteering in violation of the Lever Act District Attorney William Ford said today.

Columbus Department of Justice William Ford

Poland seeks armistice with Moscow via Grodno talks

Paris reports the French foreign office says Poland asked Moscow for an armistice and will send a delegate to Grodno. The Polish cabinet reportedly resigned, replaced by a coalition with Wiles as president and Dasvinski as vice president. Warsaw notes the national council of defense sent a formal request for a common armistice to Moscow and the Soviets.

Paris Poland Moscow Grodno Wiles Dasvinski Warsaw Warsaw National Council of Defense Soviets Comediats Armistica

Body of Woman Found in a Trunk in New York

Police report says a woman about 30 was found murdered in a trunk shipped from Detroit to New York. Dr. Charles Norris noted missing lungs and organs with evidence of dismemberment but limbs intact. investigators pursue two residents who disappeared after sending trunks.

New York Wank Wader Ry James DeMarest American Express James A. A. Tieturn Detroit Mich Spector Cray Charles Norris Norris Harper Avenue Lottie Brooks

Prohibition Officer John Whitehead Involved in Soft Drink Owner Shooting

In Huron on July 23 John Whitehead head of Toledo prohibition enforcement was questioned after the probable fatal wounding of Jacob Hare a local soft drink proprietor Whitehead claimed self defense in the shooting and ensuing inquiry by police

Huron John Whitehead Toledo Jacob Hare Whitehead Hare

Wrecked Coe Village in Galway Reprisal Attacks

In Galway Ireland on July 23, unrest spread as police and military were targeted in reprisal for soldiers and constables shooting. The village of Coe near Galway was wrecked and Sinn Fein headquarters were burned.

Galway Ireland Coe Here

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