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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1919

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Reservations In Treaty Handed Wilson Today

Washington July 25 As Senate debates the peace treaty reservations President Wilson discusses five proposed reservations with Senator Spencer at the White House. Spencer also presents China’s protest text over Shantung and 1915 Japan treaty concerns. Wilson plans a coastal tour with a San Francisco stop aimed for mid August.

Washington Senate Spencer Missouri Wilson White House League China Paris Shantung Japan Congress

Long Flights Continue As Army Plane Circles Nation

Lt. Col. R. S. Hartz and four crew landed in Augusta Maine at 1 05 PM completing the second leg of a United States tour in a Martin bombing plane. The craft departed Mineola New York at 8 25 AM for Augusta and arrived without mishap. A Portland Maine report notes the plane flew high and fast as it passed over midafternoon on its course from Mineola to Augusta.

Augusta Maine United Press Col R. S. Hartz United States Mineola New York Portland Martin N. Y

Sugar on Hand Promises Record Crop for War Time Prices

Athens merchants report a record sugar crop this year and ample supply at stores now. Housewives worried about shortages during canning season can expect steady availability and wartime pricing.

Athens

Riot Troops Kept On Duty In Washington

Troops brought to Washington to quell rioting will remain on duty at least through Saturday, city officials said. Police fear a possible new outbreak could overwhelm the limited force after two quiet nights.

Washington

Pork Grazing Protest at Dallas Cemetery Sparks Tension

In Dallas Texas protesters gathered as police commissioner McGee seized pigs found grazing in a Jewish cemetery amid tensions over the incident and local religious sensitivities.

Dallas Texas McGee

Republicans Plan Thorough Investigation Of High Food Prices

The Senate Committee on the District of Columbia plans a sub committee inquiry into the high cost of living in Washington with scope to illuminate national conditions. Senator Ball of Delaware chairs the panel and the probe may prompt legislation and stronger enforcement to curb profiteering including meat prices and hoarded coffee.

Washington Senate Committee On District of Columbia Ball Delaware Congress Senate United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce

Aviators Strike Begins In New York Mail Run

July 25 report says none of the aerial mail pilots showed up at Belmont park to carry Washington and Chicago mails. Cleveland air mail force meanwhile continued operations, with Sept. Jordan stating their pilots have no grievances and will not be influenced by the New York strike.

New York Belmont Park L. I Washington Chicago Cleveland Ohio Civeland Air Mail Force Jordan

Congress urged 1.5 million dollars to fight influenza

Washington July 25 Congress urged immediate appropriation of 1 500 000 to combat influenza with expected recurrences. Rep Fess and Sen Harding introduced measures backing the plan. American Medical Association data warned deaths in past epidemics reached 100 000 and economic losses near 4 000 000 000. Public health service would direct the research amid hopes of cures and preventing severe after effects.

Washington Congress Fess House Harding American Medical Association Public Health Service Otto P. Geier Geier

Socialists Convicted for Draft HIndering in Cincinnati

Thomas Hammerschmidt and Misa Loita Burke, socialistic candidates for mayor and school board in 1917, along with eleven others, were convicted in U S district court of attempting to defeat the draft law. The jury urged mercy after finding them guilty of distributing anti draft circulars in June 1917.

Cincinnati Thomas Hammerschmidt Misa Loita Burke Board of Education United States District Court

Poison traces found in murdered publisher Kaber body

Arsenic suspected after Daniel Kaber death in Cleveland. Police intensify hunt for the culprit as coroner plans to reopen the inquest Monday. Investigators report that Kaber’s medicines did not contain arsenic.

Cleveland Daniel Kaber Byrne Kaber

Fate of League in Hands of Those Demanding Reservations

Senator Pittman in a Senate speech stated that the treaty’s fate rests with those seeking reservations and interpretations. He argued reservations may be approved by two thirds of the Senate and urged that any amendments by other governments require Senate approval to avoid renegotiation.

Washington Senate Pittman Nevada League of Nations League

Hayes to Enter Race for Head of Next State

Friends of Chairman Will H. Hayes of the Republican National Committee affirm reports that Hayes will seek the Indiana gubernatorial nomination before the state convention. A formal announcement is planned at Magnesia Springs during a Republican rally with Indiana editors. Hayes will spend the week with his family in Petoskey Michigan.

Indianapolis Ind Friends of Will H. Hayes Republican National Committee Today Hays Indiana Magnesia Springs Petoskey Mich

Savage Family Surprise Birthday Gathering at Home

Mr and Mrs W S Savage welcomed 45 relatives including children and grandchildren to their home on Sunday morning for a large picnic gathering. The event featured baskets of various foods and numerous gifts for the hosts.

Poston W. S. Savage

Freak Calf with Dog Head Draws Crowds Near Kenton

A calf born on John Flowers farm west of Kenton astonishes visitors as its head and part of the body resemble a dog. The calf appears healthy and draws hundreds to see the odd animal and its unusual physique.

Kenton John Flowers

National body backs anti trust bill campaign

A national marketing commission will press for Kenyon bill passage to regulate packers. Wm Kent, ex congressman and Tariff Commission member, says the drive will educate public opinion and promote standardization and better market systems across states. Other members include Florence Kelley Jackson H. Ralston and Gustafson.

Washington National Marketing Commission Wm. Kent California United States Tariff Commission Kent Federal Trade Commission Florence Kelly National Consumers League Jackson H. Ralston American Federation of Labor Gustafson Farmers National Committee On Packing Plants and Allied Industries

Two Women Caught With Bottled Liquor at Train Stop

Two Charleston women stepping from a train in Bucyrus were searched by Patrolman McIntosh after observers noted their fatigue. Police found 17 pints of liquor concealed in bed ticking life belts. Each woman posted a $500 bond for grand jury appearance.

Charleston W. Va McIntosh Fair Grand Jury

Lodge asks Wilson to present Franco American treaty

Senator Lodge of Massachusetts today urged President Wilson to lay the Franco American treaty before the senate in a resolution. Senator Robinson objected, blocking immediate action. The resolution notes the treaty has been before the French chamber and printed in U.S. newspapers, and that article four requires presenting it to the senate with the German treaty.

Washington Wilson Senate Lodge Massachusetts Robinson Lodges Chamber of Deputies United States

Big County Institute Opens in Athens August

The Athens County Teachers Institute will be held in Ewing Hall auditorium from August 18 to 23. Registration starts 7 A.M. Monday with morning exercises at 8:40. Daily sessions run 8 A.M. to noon and 12:45 P.M. to 4 P.M. An evening event by Mrs. Ferrol Strickland is planned for Wednesday at 8 P.M. The circuit covers Athens Hocking Fairfield Licking and Perry counties with speakers including El Ww W. V. OShay Bryan W. King and others. Drs. Williams and Jewell stay for the sessions.

Athens County Teachers Institute Ewing Hall Ferrol Strickland Chautauqua Methods Alex Root Institute Chautauqua Athens Hocking Fairfield Licking Perry el Ww W. V. O'Shay Bryan W. King Lee S. Driver M. P. Shocky Henry G. Williams J. R. Jewell University of

Reservations 10 Treaty Urged In Senate Today

Senate leaders say Taft reservations will not alter the treaty fight. Senator Hitchcock supports full endorsement of every word. Senator Pittman denounces reservations as dangerous. Wilson clashed over submitting the French treaty and answering senate resolutions. Foreign Relations Committee continues reading the peace treaty with completion aimed early next week.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Senate William H. Taft Hitchcock League of Nations Pittman Nevada Wilson

Sunday School Picnic at Ames Saturday in Amesville

Amesville July 24 A Sunday school picnic will be held Saturday July 26 at the school house grove. A basket dinner and speeches by Rev Strecker Rev Garrett and Rev Chapin. A ball game is scheduled for 3 o clock. Events on the grounds. Everyone welcome.

Amesville

Camouflage Overdone In San Francisco Opium Bust

An inspector found sausages shaped to resemble opium packets on an incoming shipment. The display concealed opium valued at $10,000.

San. Francisco Cal

Hollister Lad Accidentally Shot In Left Side

Andrew McLaughlin, nineteen, of near Goose Run Hollister, was accidentally shot in the left side with a 32 caliber revolver by Frank Waldie at about 6:30 last night. The bullet was lodged near the abdomen and medical staff moved him to Grant Hospital for X ray location. His father Henry and cousin Howard McLaughlin accompanied him. he is brother to Jessie McLaughlin the Glouster mail carrier.

Glouster Andrew McLaughlin Goose Run HollIster Frank Waldie Mo Laughlin Waldie Frank Gill McLaughlin Crawford Grant H Columbus Henry McLaughlin Howard McLaughlin Jessie McLaughlin Glouster R. D. 5

Two Year Service Man Re Turns From Duties Overseas

Corporal Frank L. Harvey arrived home from overseas after serving in the Motor Transport Company. He left Camp Sherman in 1917, was stationed at Fort Meyr, sailed March 29, reached Brest April 7, then St Nazaire for Reception Fork duty before returning aboard the Matsonia. He landed Newport News July 16 and received discharge July 23 at Camp Sherman. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Harvey of 111 Lancaster Street.

Frank L. Harvey Camp Sherman Fort Meyr Overseas Brest St. Nazaires Motor Transport Company Matsonia Newport News Corporal Harvey John Harvey Lancaster Street

Ice cream vendor pays war tax in pennies

Joseph Feldman of Chicago with a caddy paid the ice cream war tax in 9 800 pennies. He sells it by the wagon load.

Chicago Ills Joseph Feldman

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Taft San Francisco Gen. Smuts Ireland Jan Christian Smuts Smuts South Africa Russia Germany Upper Mississippi U. S St. Louis New Orleans Peerelieree Flotilla Hayes RAGE Bid National Body BIG County Institute IR Senate Ames Hollister Lad
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