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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
1
Sinn Fein snipers fire explosive bullets from windows and rooftops in Belfast as Orangemen and Sinn Feiners clash. Three more die in hospitals, bringing total dead to 17 and over 350 wounded. Reports mention mobilized volunteers and large crowd violence around a nunner y.
B and O freight department asks Chambers of Commerce along its line to urge communities to release freight cars promptly. Delays at sidings push demurrage. unloading on Saturdays could move cars Sunday instead of Tuesday. Executives say they will push all resources, and cooperation from consignors and consignees could save two to four days per car. Athens Chamber will involve local shippers for faster loading and unloading.
The basalt monolith near Sundance Wyoming rises about 1300 feet with steep precipitous sides and has been set aside as a national monument by the federal government.
Marion July 24 An extra session of Congress to be called promptly after March 4 inauguration if Harding wins the presidency. Key tasks include declaring peace with Germany and repealing war measures, with other vetoed measures possibly up for debate.
Widespread chaos grips Irish districts as ambulances are pelted with stones and shops close. Fires rage through buildings while Unionists and Sinn Feiners clash, troops intervene only amid gunfire. Griffiths cites 200000 Sinn Fein troops ready for defense or counter attack.
Isaiah Fountain colored hanged in Easton jail after failed suicide attempt as mob violence loomed. He had twice been convicted of criminally assaulting Bertha Simpson aged 14, with a massive search, martial law, troops and a $5000 reward for his capture.
Rome township school board failed to receive bids for the new high school building estimated at $39,000. The project will be re advertised and bids will be opened August 18 with several contractors expected to bid. Helen Morris was hired as a high school teacher and a domestic science teacher was also added.
Chicago July 24 union leaders in cities urged rank and file to accept the United States Railroad Labor Board award with a prompt vote. outlaw switchmen confers rejected the award citing no seniority rights for April strikers while federal subpoenas target Grunau and other leaders. Wage board hearings for railroad expressmen push for higher pay with company backing the increase.
Washington Pennsylvania July 24 Local authorities declare the body found in a New York trunk is Katherine Dan 20 who vanished in June from Canonsburg with Alfonso Talliafrone Detectives from Washington County who arrested Talliafrone in Detroit say the dress she wore was found in the Harper Street room linked to the suspect They plan to travel to Detroit to aid investigations and clear up the girl s disappearance Ida Dan Katherine s sister is also under arrest but police have received no information from either sister or Talliafrone about the case
Fred Hempel introduced himself to his brother Herman in Milwaukee today after being away 37 years. The long separated siblings, once living in the same city, resumed contact during an unexpected reunion.
Illinois coal operators predict a total shutdown as authorized strikes close 90 percent of mines. Miners in other areas likely to abstain after today, with fears of spread to bituminous fields. Federal conciliators expected. Wilson pressed for aid amid wage demands and limited operator power under last year’s award. State President Farrington admits limited control amid personal-difference accusations with UMWA head John Lewis, which were denied.
New York July 24 Babe Ruth extended his single season home run record to 33 as Morton added a run in the sixth inning and Ruth lofted another ball into the upper right field box for the Yankees fourth run in yesterday's game.
Four earthquake shocks rattled dishes in the Fall River valley eighty miles northwest of Redding during the 24 hours ending at 8 a m today. The shocks were strong enough to jitter cups and dishes and may be linked to the nearby Mount Lassen volcano activity.
State examiners report a nearly $20,000 cash shortage at the Dollar Savings Bank of Niles. Tellers Karl R. Welsh and Charles A Nicholas are dismissed after six years of service. Officials say a full audit is needed to confirm the total. both men plan to repay the deficit and no arrests are planned.
Detroit police said the 37 100 in bonds stolen from Benjamin and David Davis of Toledo were part of a 100 000 loot from a May 24 bank robbery at the First National Bank of Finleyville Pennsylvania.
Cleveland doctors report 38 women seriously ill and about 60 more mildly ill after a luncheon hosted by a Lakewood society leader. While symptoms resemble typhoid fever, Health Commissioner Dr. H L Rockwood notes uncertainty and has ordered food samples from the caterer for testing.
Will W. Coe says the Athens Chautauqua guarantors report over 299 dollars on the books with more due from stand privileges, promising a total well over 390 dollars after expenses. A guarantors meeting will be held soon to plan future steps.
Traffic experts forecast benefits from a nationwide unloading drive of railroad cars. In Athens, locals have been unusually prompt unloading, and the Chamber of Commerce will partner with railroads in the coming months. B and O officials will tour the system to inspect empty cars and determine why cars are not in steady use.
Dayton July 24 Governor Cox, back from political talks in Washington and Columbus, will interrupt speechwriting to meet Democratic leaders and launch a vigorous attack on Senator Harding. An August 1 reply extension is hinted in editorials across Cox papers. Cox meets James W. Gerard Edward Hurley and Senator Beckham. Pomerene may join. Cox arrives in Dayton dusty after a three hour drive with Mrs. Cox and reporters.
The Nelsonville Greys travel to Kimberly for a game rescheduled after rain delayed earlier play. The contest is set for 2 30 P M at Kimberly with the teams meeting on Sunday July 25.
French will ad Paris July 24 Premier Miller told the senate that the government has decided to do both the possible and the impossible to aid Poland.
Thirty members of the Athens Company of the First Regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias leave Athens Sunday for Cleveland to attend a weeklong camp beginning July 25. The regiment includes companies from Columbus Newark Zanesville Washington D H Lancaster Fredericktown Nelsonville Mt. Vernon Ironton and Athens under Colonel A J Sheeman. The Ohio brigade numbering about 3600 will be led by General T W Minshall from Cleveland. Camp activities will be at Edgewater Park with full city amenities and lighting.
Governor Cox in a conference with Senator King Utah agreed to address audiences in Salt Lake City and Ogden shortly after September 1 as part of his stump campaign.
The fifth and deciding race of the international yachting series was postponed due to heavy weather. Both yachts waited at the starting point as the regatta committee canceled today’s race for safety. Monday will see the next attempt amid strong winds feared for the frail racing boats.
An injunction blocking a proposed vote on ordinances for municipal ownership of the Toledo street transportation system was granted in federal court by Judge John M. Killits. The Toledo Traction Light and Power Company sought the injunction, preventing the Lucas County board of elections from submitting the ordinances at the polls. The court held the city charter had not been complied with in presenting the ordinances for a vote.
Washington July 24 The census bureau will announce at 9 p m the 1920 population of Hocking county, the latest official count expected to refine local demographics.
William M. Thompson a 50 year old carpenter fell from a second story while razing a house in New Philadelphia. He suffered a brain concussion and the sunstroke is believed to be the cause of the fatal accident.
United Press dispatch from Washington cites military observers: Soviet forces total about 806000 to 1,000000 along northern and southern Russo Polish fronts, versus Polish 240000 on the north and 160000 on the south. Poland's total under arms ~815000 enlisted and 30000 officers. Soviet Russia reportedly up to 2 million. U.S. aid discussions weigh on whether to supply surplus war materiel to Poland amid potential rapid shifts in the frontier.
Frank C. D. Roosevelt, Democratic vice presidential candidate, submitted his resignation as assistant secretary of the navy, effective August 9, signaling a political shift in the running mate position and government leadership.
Arnold Love, 21, confessed on a Grey county revival stage to killing his mother seven years ago. The murder left Mrs. Henry Love found with a throat wound in the cellar of the family farmhouse. His father was hanged on circumstantial evidence for the same crime. Arnold recalled the motive and method, saying he struck her during breakfast, moved the body to the cellar, then returned to school. He is in custody in Owen Sound awaiting murder charges.
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